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Members of Scouts BSA Troop 20, of the Five Towns, constructed a gateway to their campsite for their weeklong stay at the Onteora Scout Reservation in Livingston Manor.

When Scouts BSA Troop 20, of the Five Towns, heads to the Onteora Scout Reservation in Livingston Manor each summer, it’s a chance for troop members to go beyond their comfort zone. From July 12 to 18, when the troop visited this year’s summer camp, in upstate Sullivan County, nine scouts completed the requirements for a total of 45 merit badges, ranging from swimming to automotive maintenance. There were also activities such as riflery and blacksmithing. In the evenings, the troop gathered at their campsite for card games and songs. “It was almost like something out of ‘Stranger Things,’” Eugene Corless, Troop 20’s scoutmaster said, referring to the Netflix series. “It’s always fun to see the kids unplugged because at camp, we have very little to no cellphone service. Just an awesome week of fantastic adventure.” COnTinued On pAge 9

State now involved in Peninsula Public Library dispute By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

The New York State Education Department has stepped into the ongoing controversy surrounding the Peninsula Public Library, after the Lawrence library’s board of trustees missed a July 31 state deadline to file paperwork to amend its charter. The state warned that trustees could face removal by the Board of Regents if they continue failing to comply with state laws on governance, elections and appointments, open meetings and transparency. “The New York State

Library is closely following the situation,” Jaclyn Keegan, public information officer for the Office of Cultural Education, wrote in an email. “Because the issue of how trustees are appointed is currently before the Commissioner on appeal, we cannot comment further at this time.” Akiva Lubin, library board president, said trustees initially discovered through the media that NYSED became involved in the issue and that the state agency had not reached out to the board directly. “We first learned through the media earlier this week that NYSED was interested in our

library,” Lubin wrote in an email to the Herald. “NYSED did not contact us directly. “We are, of course, willing to cooperate fully with any legitimate inquiry by NYSED or any other appropriate authority,” he wrote. “Our focus remains on ensuring that the library is properly governed and continues to serve our community.” NYSED’s involvement follows a May 28 letter sent to the library board from Caroline Ashby, director of the Nassau Library System, warning that concerns about the PPL’s governance and operations had reached local and state elected officials.

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Anthony Scotto di Clemente, left, and Daniel Vanefsky, right, were honored at the Village of Atlantic Beach’s monthly Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 10 for a lifesaving rescue on Aug. 9 by Chief Lifeguard Dan Majikas, second from left and Parks and Beach Commission Chairman Nat Etrog, second from right. lifeguards and staff, lifeguard chiefs, members of Atlantic Beach Rescue and the medical personnel involved in the response. “I would just like, if we could please take a moment to acknowledge the outstanding actions of these two young men who acted immediately, Daniel Vanefsky and Anthony Scotto di Clemente,” Majikas said. Parks and Beach Commission Chairman Nat Etrog also highlighted the important role lifeguards play, urging residents to support legislation that would recognize lifeguards as certified first responders. A similar resolution has passed in New

Jersey, Etrog said, providing lifeguards with some of the benefits available to other first responders. “Lifeguards really deserve this designation,” Etrog said, encouraging residents to contact their state and federal representatives to support similar legislation in New York. Etrog also reminded beachgoers to pay attention to water conditions. While Atlantic Beach benefits from its jetties, he said currents moving east and west have been prevalent this summer. “When the red flags are out, please

adhere to what the lifeguards are telling,” Etrog said. “Usually they say, waist deep, to be careful.” As the summer enters its final weeks, staffing has become another priority. Some young lifeguards and beach employees have already returned to college, while others will soon leave for school. Majikas said part-time employees have helped the village remain fully staffed as often as possible, and several new employees have recently been hired following swim tests and surf training. Beach Manager Michael Sorrentino said the village is on track to maintain staffing through the remainder of the season. The village recently hired seven additional employees for chair and beach attendance positions to help fill gaps created by college departures. “We’ve had a great summer so far,” Sorrentino said. “I’m happy to report the things that have been running smoothly, and then we’re on track for maintaining full staff, despite some of our workers, going away for college.” He reminded residents that the beach season will officially conclude on Labor Day, Sept. 7. Residents with chairs, umbrellas or beach houses were asked to remove their belongings before the final day of beach operations. Majikas also reminded residents to swim only at protected beaches when lifeguards are on duty, particularly as hurricane season brings the possibility of changing weather and dangerous surf.

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For the first time in New York, Orthodox Jewish families will have access through the state’s Women, Infants and Children nutrition program, WIC, to a Cholov Yisroel infant formula — dairy produced under Jewish supervision. The change could have particular significance in the Five Towns, where the UJA-Federation of New York’s 2023 Jewish Community Study estimates there are more than 40,000 Jewish families — 69 percent of whom identify as Orthodox Jews — including 15,000 Jewish children. Far Rockaway is another community noted for its Jewish population. While Cholov Yisroel formulas exist, the products considered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture were 0.1 milligrams below the federal iron requirement, keeping them from being covered by WIC. Cholov Yisroel baby formula brands cost between $33 and $43, according to Western Kosher. The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, a Jewish nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty, discovered the discrepancy in 2023 after one of its member agencies reported that WICeligible mothers were leaving stores without formula. The change was approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Health Com-

The WIC program, Women, infants and children, is a federal nutrition program that helps parents provide food for their families. WIC provides fully formula-fed infants ages 1 to 3 months with nine 12.5-ounce containers of powdered formula per month and 10 containers per month for infants ages 4 to 5 months, according to state WIC guidelines. — USDA Food and Nutrition Organization

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Gov. Kathy Hochul, left, and David G. Greenfield, chief executive officer of Met Council, spent most of the last three years working to get a Cholov Yisroel baby formula on the state’s WIC formulary. missioner James V. McDonald. “For years, mothers were told that WIC would help them buy formula for their babies,” David G. Greenfield, chief executive officer of Met Council, said in a news release. “Not a single approved product was Cholov Yisroel.” The Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry in Cedarhurst, is run by the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC. While

the pantry does not accept WIC, Stacey Feldman, the JCC’s executive director, said the decision is significant for families who keep Cholov Yisroel. “We are pleased that baby formula options have been expanded to include those that are Cholov Yisroel,” Feldman wrote in email. “Formula is an expensive item and now that it will be offered, it enables families

to spend what little resources they may have on other items they need for their children which may not be covered. Greenfield thanked Hochul, McDonald and the state Health Department for making the change, saying WIC “finally works for every New York family.” “No mother should have to choose between keeping Cholov Yisroel and feeding her baby,” Greenfield wrote. “For the families affected, it is life changing.” As of press time, the state health department did not reply for comment.

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President Trump used a visit to Nassau County last Friday to tout falling crime rates and to endorse County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for governor, while more than 100 protesters gathered nearby to criticize the administration’s policies on immigration, health care and affordability. Trump spoke at the Nassau County Police Department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, in Garden City, where he praised local law enforcement and repeatedly pointed to Nassau County as a model for public safety. “Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 one safest county in America,” Trump said, citing a 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. He also praised Blakeman, saying, “We’ll get Bruce in there. We’ll change it around,” as he urged New Yorkers to support the county executive’s gubernatorial campaign. Blakeman credited local and federal law enforcement cooperation for the county’s crime record. He also highlighted Nassay’s agreement with federal immigration authorities, saying the county had removed about 2,000 immigrants with criminal records in one year. He cited cases involving attempted murder, rape, robbery, carjacking and drug dealing as examples of the people he said had been removed. Trump’s remarks largely focused on crime, immigration and his administration’s support for law enforcement. He cited newly released FBI statistics that he said showed the largest reduction in violent crime in American history in 2025, along with additional declines in murders and robberies in 2026. He also criticized Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s criminal justice policies, particularly

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President Trump joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County P.D.’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City last Friday. Trump endorsed Blakeman’s campaign for governor. its bail laws and immigration policies, while praising Blakeman’s record. Outside the police training center, meanwhile, more than 100 protesters gathered at a designated protest area on Endo Boulevard. They included Nassau County Democratic Party officials, community leaders and residents. Civil rights attorney Fred Brewington led protesters in chants, including, “This is what America looks like today and we’re not going away.” Adrienne Adams, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, was among the speakers. She crit-

icized both Trump and Blakeman, saying that Blakeman was the president’s “biggest cheerleader” and urging voters to reject what she described as their extremism. “Keeping our community safe doesn’t stop at law enforcement,” Adams said, arguing that public safety also includes health care, dignity and the ability to afford essential care. Adams criticized Trump’s health care and food assistance policies, and said that Blakeman would take Medicaid cuts further. Sen. Siela Bynoe, county elected officials and community leaders also addressed the crowd, focusing on the cost of living, health care, immigration and ICE enforcement. For supporters who attended the Trump event, however, public safety remained the central message. Nikolai Glushkov, 23, founder of the Glen Cove Young Republicans, came to the rally to support congressional candidate Michael LiPetri Jr. as well as Trump and Blakeman. Glushkov, a lifelong Nassau County resident, said he was encouraged by what he heard about crime reductions. “I took away [President Trump’s] impact on the national level on keeping the crime safe in Nassau County, reducing that along with Blakeman,” he said. Glushkov said he believed that Nassau’s record under Blakeman could serve as a model for the rest of New York. “We are the safest county, and we got to make New York state the safest state this November,” he said. The rally and the nearby protest underscored the political divide surrounding Trump’s visit, with his supporters emphasizing crime and law enforcement while opponents argued that health care, affordability and reforms in immigration policy should be made higher priorities.

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Stacy Mizrahr, left, Joanne Piscione, Kathy O’Leary and Fran Rosenberg at the Village of Atlantic Beach’s 6th Annual Garlic Festival.

Sixth Annual Garlic Festival in Atlantic Beach The Village of Atlantic Beach celebrated its sixth annual Garlic Festival on Aug. 6 at the AB Village Garden, bringing residents, families and neighbors together for an evening of food, music and community spirit. The event featured several varieties of gardengrown organic garlic, onions and shallots, along with garden-made dried herbs and seasonings available for purchase. Attendees enjoyed complimentary tastings and live music with Sophie. The Village Garden, located on Plaza Boulevard across from Atlantic Beach Village Hall, is an all-organic demonstration and learning garden that grows a variety of vegetables. Produce from the garden is donated weekly to local soup kitchens and food pantries serving neighbors in need. The festival offered a chance for residents to support the garden while enjoying its harvest and celebrating Atlantic Beach’s community spirit. — Melissa Berman

Cathy Parisi, left, Dylan Candella and Linda Novack were part of the “Green Team” at the festival on Aug. 6.

phie & Joe performed while residents shopped and tasted varieties of garlic, onions and shallots.

Residents tasted garlic tomatoes samples while learning how the produce was grown.

Anita Mondo Geier, right, informed residents about the items for sale and how items from the garden are donated to local soup kitchens.

Library board working to address state concerns July 16. “Such conduct gives the appearance of a Board that is not carrying out its statutory duties faithfully,” Ashby wrote. She also noted that NYSED officials were aware that the library had not met its trustee training requirement in 2025, and that it was not meeting minimum standards for public and association libraries. “There are serious consequences for failure to comply, including forfeiture of state aid and the possibility of losing PPL’s registration,” Ashby wrote, adding that losing registration would prevent the library from collecting tax revenue from district residents. The board responded with a lengthy letter of its own, rejecting the allegations and arguing that they were based on unverified claims. Lubin wrote that trustees are willing to work with state officials, and viewed the scrutiny as an opportunity to strengthen the institution, pointing out that the board also has been working to improve as a governing body. “One of the biggest changes has been the level of engagement by the trustees,” Lubin wrote. “When I first joined the Board, my impression was that the trustees were not very involved in the library’s operations or oversight.”

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The members of the Peninsula Public Library board of trustees, from left above, Secretary Rochelle Genack, Trustee Miriam Statman, President Akiva Lubin and Trustee Joseph Lifschutz. “That has changed,” Lubin added. “Our trustees are now fully engaged in the operation and future direction of the library.” On the issue of staffing, trustees said they have been cautious about adding employees without a demonstrated operational need, adding that efforts to hire a director have been met with civil service and recruitment obstacles. Lubin said the library nevertheless

remains operational. “Thankfully, the library is fully functioning despite not currently having a formal director,” he wrote. “Our reason for remaining on the Board is straightforward: we want to ensure that our library properly and adequately serves our community.” Assemblyman Ari Brown said that he and State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick met with Lubin and Trustee Rochelle Genack after sending a letter

that Brown said went unanswered. “We’re trying to help you, because this isn’t gonna go well,” Brown said he told the trustees. “There’s nothing you’re doing that’s right, and you’re hurting the community.” Brown said his involvement stems from his support for local libraries, and is not an effort to undermine the library board. “I would say I love my libraries, and I’m like any other assemblyman in my generation in office,” Brown said, noting that he has provided funding for libraries in his district, including $12,000 annually to each of five libraries. Lubin disputed Brown’s claims that he was simply helping the board, saying trustees believe his involvement warrants questions about his motivations. “Given his apparent interest in these matters, it is reasonable to ask whether there may be some other underlying motivation, interest, or connection to the library or its staff that has not been made clear,” Lubin wrote. For Lubin, the dispute remains secondary to what he argued is the library board’s larger goal. “We are working very hard to move the library forward,” he wrote. “Our trustees are dedicated, engaged, and committed to improving the library for everyone in our community.”

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In order to get back into my routine at Hewlett High School, I always look through my rosters a few days in advance so I can get a sense of what my classroom community might look like. I also like to come up with new mathrelated icebreakers to help my students feel more comfortable, build their confidence and start the year with a positive mindset.

I take time to reflect on the past school year — celebrating what went well, recognizing my own growth and identifying where I can improve. I think about my students, their successes and needs, and set meaningful goals. I also recharge by researching best practices, reading books and articles, seeking new ideas that will help me grow as an educator and better support every learner. Courtesy Trici Broderick

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Nearly 300 women gathered at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville on Aug. 4 for the Long Island Herald’s fourth annual Women’s Executive Summit, a day focused on leadership, health, wealth and personal growth. This year’s “Own Your Power” theme brought leaders across industries to share insights on overcoming challenges, building confidence and seizing opportunities. The event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions designed to help attendees invest in themselves and their futures. The day began with a warm-up session, “Be the CEO of You,” led by Susan Gatti, founder of Disruptive Spark Group. Gatti encouraged attendees to reflect on their goals and identify what they hoped to gain from the summit. “We make an investment in ourselves when we come to an event like this, but what we really want is a change,” Gatti said. “The change won’t happen here. It will happen after.” Through a values-based activity, Gatti helped participants focus on their priorities and use those values as a guide for making decisions. Opening remarks were delivered by Stuart Richner and Amy Amato of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE, followed by remarks from Mistress of Ceremonies Kristin Thorne, a five-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter with the Law & Crime Network. “Owning your power means believing in yourself, even when someone else does not,” Amato said. “It means having the courage to launch the business, ask for the promotion, negotiate your salary, take care of your health, build your financial future, and become the leader you were meant to be.” Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island was honored by Richner Communications with the Community Impact award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering girls from across the region. Proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit. The first panel, “Own Your

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Hundreds of powerful executives and entrepreneurs attended the fourth annual Women’s Executuves Summit earlier this month.

Voice,” explored leadership and confidence. Moderated by Sharon Wyman, president and CEO of Discover Long Island, the discussion featured Lillian Paley, vice president of business development at Silver Lining Homecare Agency; Palmina Whelan, capital program director for The New Terminal One; Carina Tom, president of NU World Connect Title LLC; and Suzette Gordon, president and CEO of SCO Family of Services. Panelists shared personal stories about overcoming self-doubt, entering male-dominated industries and learning to advocate for themselves. Whelan reflected on being one of the only women in aviation construction meetings early in her career. “No one is going to speak for me, no one is going to promote me, no one is going to be my cheerleader,” she said. “I realized I had to own my voice.” The summit also featured two blocks of “Power Sessions” covering topics such as hospitality, selfcare, branding, productivity and personal development. During the “Own Your Health” panel, moderated by Kristyn Hodgdon, co-founder and chief creative officer of Rescripted, experts discussed the importance of women advocating for their health and understanding their bodies at every stage of life.

The panel included Dr. Helen Hsieh, founder and medical director of Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, founder of The Beauty Cellar NY; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, of Ideal Body Med Spa; and Dr. Meredith Vandegrift, board-certified plastic surgeon at Vandegrift Plastic Surgery. Speakers encouraged women to move beyond simply “feeling fine” and instead focus on achieving their best health. “Fine is not the same as feeling your optimal best,” Mashkabova said, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s body and seeking answers when something feels wrong. The “Own Your Wealth” panel focused on financial independence and preparation. Moderated by Elisa De Jesus, senior vice president and private client advisor at Bank of America, the discussion featured Kerri Winans Kaley of The Bristal Assisted Living, Michelle Moreira-Jodice of Valley Bank, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction and Christina Rosas of Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. Panelists stressed the importance of financial literacy, asking questions and staying engaged in financial decisions. “Financial confidence doesn’t come from knowing all the answers,” Moreira-Jodice said. “It comes from asking the right questions and building trusted relationships.”

The summit concluded with two keynote presentations. Carrie Skowronski, CEO of Leadology, delivered “Dare to Lead: Reimagine Leadership for the Modern Workplace,” discussing mindset, growth and stepping outside comfort zones. Skowronski encouraged attendees to embrace challenges and recognize their own strengths. “In order to own our power, we have to name our power,” she said. Renee Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, closed the event with “A Life Inspired by Passion & Purpose,” sharing her journey from storyteller and writer to community leader. Flagler encouraged women to recognize their talents and use them in service of others. “Passion is the vehicle that gets us to our purpose,” she said. “Take your gifts, indulge your passion, let it lead you to your purpose and serve your people.” Throughout the day, attendees were reminded that leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by confidence, resilience and the willingness to create meaningful change. For more photos, click here: https://richnerlive.com/richner-event/womens-executive-summit/ For more info on RichnerLive, click here: https://richnerlive. com/

Herald Publisher, Stuart Richner, left, and Executive Director, Amy Amato, surprised Executive Director, Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island with the Community Impact Award, event emcee Kristin Thorne at right.

Justine Del Prete, left, with ARC Excess & Surplus, Claudia Rodriguez of RichnerLive, Izabella Bobkiewicz and Agnieszka Supel representing Merrill Lynch Bank of America Corporation, Jenna Grasso of The Retreat, Catherine Fee of Empire Government Strategies, and Bridget Mantello with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.

The Own Your Voice panel: Moderator Sharon Wyman, left, CDME Discover Long Island, with panelists Suzette Gordon, of SCO Family of Services, Carina Tom, of NU World Connect Title, Lillian Paley with Silver Lining Homecare Agency, and Palmina Whelan of The New Terminal One.

Moderator Elisa De Jesus, left, of Bank of America led the Own Your Wealth Panel with panelists Kerri Winans Kaley, CSA, representing The Bristal Assisted Living, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction, Michelle Moreira-Jodice, of Valley Bank, and Christina M. Rosas, with Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC.

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Closing Keynote speaker Renee Daniel Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement Inc., left the crowd with a powerful message — A Life Inspired By Passion & Purpose.

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ummer hasn’t left us yet, so we surely want to keep firing up the grill. As August winds down, backyard gatherings, poolside get-togethers and easy weeknight meals continue to call for the smoky, flame-kissed flavors that make grilling a summertime favorite. But late summer is also a good time to move beyond the usual burgers and hot dogs. From grilled vegetables and seafood to perfectly seared steaks and creative takes on familiar favorites, a little variety can bring new life to the backyard menu. Whether you’re keeping things casual or adding a touch of elegance to an endof-summer soirée, the grill offers plenty of possibilities. So before summer slips away, turn up the heat and try something a little different.

Chicken Kebabs With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kebabs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh ﬂavors. • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place

chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down. Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad A quick and easy marinated grilled skirt steak will spice up any gathering. Pair it with a roasted corn salad that embodies the season’s fresh ﬂavors — a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil, and avocado. • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces • 1/3 cup Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 large garlic clove, crushed In a large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad. Corn Salad: • 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked • 2 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 small red onion, diced • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s on tour to celebrate. Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be.It became the ﬁrst streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full.

Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

• 2 tablespoons lime juice • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1/4 teaspoon salt To prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce to taste, and salt; toss to mix well.

Spiced Sweet Potatoes A simple spice rub makes a tasty complement to grilled sweet potatoes, adding some extra zest that gives potatoes some pizzas. • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise. Mix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes. Grill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve potatoes warm.

Celtic Festival and Highland Games The sounds of bagpipes, the rhythm of Irish step dancing and the spectacle of Highland Games return to Old Westbury Gardens. The refreshed edition of its annual summer festival celebrates the rich Scottish Irish and Welsh traditions woven into Long Island’s Celtic communities. The Highland Games remain a centerpiece, featuring centuries-old tests of strength including the caber toss, sheaf toss and stone put. Entertainment for all ages, including performances by songwriter-vocalist Andy Cooney, acclaimed as “Irish America’s favorite son,” and others; along with and tempting eats and a marketplace round out the day.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets at oldwestburygardens.org. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.

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Your Neighborhood Aug Open Mic Poetry Night

CALENDAR one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together.

Calling all poets! Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library welcomes all to bring your poems, prose, spoken word, lyrics, and songs up to the mic. All voices are welcome. Scatter your words, weathered by waves, at our free and open mike! Registration required.

• Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org

• Where: 1125 Broadway, Hewlett • Time: 7-8:30 p.m. • Contact: hwpl.org or (516) 374-1967

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‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption

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

Aug Glenn Miller Orchestra

“In The Mood” for swing music? Take a step back in time with the most popular and sought after big band of all time! The Glenn Miller Orchestra visits the Madison Theatre on their national tour. Hear all their greatest hits, including “In The Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “American Patrol,” “A String Of Pearls,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade.” The 15 member orchestra, their lead singers, and vocal group will perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. It is a show that continues to transport audiences back in time and is as nostalgic as it is exciting. Touring continuously

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Melissa Etheridge

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,” Melissa Etheridge sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song of the Academy Award- and Grammy Award-winning artist’s 17th studio album, “Rise.” She then takes a pause, the flurry of her guitar and her bandmates’ boisterous sounds fading out, before she practically shouts with unbridled joy: “God I love being alive!” The words say so much. But in that pause — just a few seconds long — it’s as if she’s reflecting on everything that has happened in her life since she last released an album of new material, 2019’s “The Medicine Show,” and all that is to come on this remarkable, emotional mosaic of songs. Etheridge is known for powerful rock vocals, emotional songwriting, and live shows that feel both personal and energetic. Her • Where: The Paramount, 370 concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, New York Ave., Huntington and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big • Time: 8 p.m. reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that • Contact: ticketmaster.com or same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material. paramountny.com

since 1956, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is featured in over 200 concerts and dances per year. Each performance includes the timeless classics that made them famous the world over in a show that has moved audiences for generations. • Where: Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Westbury House 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. Reservations required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: Noon-1 p.m., also Aug. 23-24 and Aug. 26-27 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Aug Christie Jones: Long Island Color Field Study

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to learn about current Artists’ Corner artist Christie Jones. Make art based on her work to take home at the drop-in program. For all ages. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m., also Aug. 29 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 2245800

Aug Salsa in the park

Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with a salsa orchestra.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

Aug Lawrence BOE meets

The Lawrence Board of Education holds their next meeting.

All are encouraged to attend to hear monthly updates, express issues/grievances and learn about what is going on in your school district.

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Seasonal Sprouts offers is a LEGO-themed adventure for young explorers. Children (ages 4–10) embark on a guided outdoor tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. Everyone discovers the wonders of nature in a fun and hands-on way. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in a LEGO free-play area. $22 per adult, $20 ages 62+, $12 child. Registration required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Movie time

• Where: 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 295-8000

The Village of Cedarhurst welcomes all to the summer movie at Cedarhurst Park. See Disney/Pixar’s animated sci-fi comedy “Hoppers.” Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy a family friendly movie night.

Aug Concert in the park

• Where: 235 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst • Time: 7:45 p.m. • Contact: (516) 295-5770

Cedarhurst’s summer concert in the park series at Cedarhurst Park continues. There will be no pre-show. Bring your own lawn chair and get ready to dance the night away. • Where: H235 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 295-5770

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Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The Barbershop Harmony Societychapter is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at local events. All are welcome to visit

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF STARWOOD MORTGAGE RESIDENTIAL TRUST 2020-1, Plaintiff, vs. JOHNSON PLACE HOLDINGS LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 17, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 30 Johnson Place, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Hamlet of Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 41, Block 101 and Lot 329 f/k/a Section 41, Block 101, and part of lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,101,512.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617161/2023. Gerard A. Geisweller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231781-1 161420 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE C. MARTINEZ, MARIA S. ALVARENGA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 28, 2023, and the Ex Parte Order Amending Judgement of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 14, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at

public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 102 Roger Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Inwood, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block 146, Lot 126-129. Approximate amount of judgment $824,643.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604014/2020. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000073 90438 161387 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006 SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-HE1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE1, Plaintiff, AGAINST AZEEM ALI, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 19, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM premises known as 541 11th Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. 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 0039, Block 00290-00 and Lot 00054.

Approximate amount of judgment $1,966,318.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #001877/2013. Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 161579 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2003-A, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-A, Plaintiff AGAINST Carolyn J. Orena; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 4, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 14, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 175 Granada Street, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at the unincorporated of Atlantic Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 58 Block 1 Lots 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. Approximate amount of judgment $1,402,026.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 618063/2024. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard

Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: June 30, 2026 161710

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District will conduct a Public Hearing at the office of the District, located at 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York, on September 3, 2026, 5:00 PM, for the purpose of adopting the 2027 Annual Budget for the District. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed budget will be available for inspection at the above offices of the District between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, except holidays. By Order of the Board of Commissioners The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District BY: Scott Mason, Chairman Arnold Geller, Chairman

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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 09/03/2026 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of M.I.M PROPERTIES INC. Premises: 340 ARGYLE RD Sec/Blk/Lot 39/337/86 Case # 2026-015 265-41 Side yards. A side yard is required along each side of a building. A. The side yards along the sides of a building used exclusively as a singlefamily dwelling shall have an aggregate width of no less than 16 feet. Neither side shall be less than seven feet in width, except on corner plots, the side yard shall be seven feet. 265-43 D. Permitted encroachments. Entrance and exit steps may encroach into the required front or rear yard. The platform for such steps may not exceed three feet in projection and six feet in width. A three-foot projection and six-foot width one-story open (not enclosed) roof overhang may encroach three feet into the required setback. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: 08/19/2026 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Jacob Plaut Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 161852 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the annual estimate of proposed expenditures and revenues of Sanitary District No. 1 Town of Hempstead for the period beginning January 1, 2027 and ending on December 31, 2027 will be held on September 3, 2026 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the offices of Sanitary District No. 1, 2 Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York 11559. A copy of the

proposed expenditures and revenues will be available for public inspection at the offices of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. commencing August 27, 2026 and up to the date of the hearing. The District reserves the right to limit the time made available to any person appearing at the hearing and wishing to present comment regarding the District’s proposed budget. Dated: August 17, 2026 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD. 161854 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 09/03/2026 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of DEMI & RIVKI ROSENWALD Premises: 370 WASHINGTON AVE Sec/Blk/Lot 39/316/218 Case # 2026-014 265-38 C. Building area. The total building area, including all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 30% of the lot area. 265-41 A. Side yards. A side yard is required along each side of a building. The side yards along the sides of a building used exclusively as a single-family dwelling shall have an aggregate width of no less than 16 feet. Neither side shall be less than seven feet in width. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: 08/19/2026 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Jacob Plaut Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 161853 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Atlantic Beach will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY to amend the Code of the Village of Atlantic Beach Chapter 250- to consolidate the penalties for zoning offenses. A copy of the text will be on file in the office of the Village Clerk. At such public hearing all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard. DATED: August 10, 2026 By Order of the Board of Trustees Emily Siniscalchi, Village Clerk 161849 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 09/02/2026 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 458/26. EAST ATLANTIC BEACH Daniel Bennardo, Variance, side yard, install a/c unit attached to dwelling., W/s Trenton Ave., 300’ S/W/o Park St., a/k/a 85 Trenton Ave. 459/26. INWOOD Realtors Empire Group LLC/Jeffry Samet, Use variance, maintain 2-family dwelling & garage converted to living space with insufficient access pursuant to NYS Town Law Sec. 280 A., N/s Davis Ave., 304.98’ E/o Sheridan Blvd., a/k/a 46 Davis Ave. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR

INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in East Atlantic Beach & Inwood within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 161806 LEGAL NOTICE New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 07/30/2026 Applicant: 1 SHERIDAN LLC 336 S SERVICE RD MELVILLE, NY 11747 Facility: IMT SHERIDAN 1 SHERIDAN BLVD INWOOD, NY 11096 Application ID: 1-2820-01433/00008 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 27 Title 7 Solid Waste Management Project is located: in HEMPSTEAD in NASSAU COUNTY Project Description: The applicant operates a full-service marine terminal that services the greater New York construction industry with the recycling of construction and demolition debris, distribution of several types of aggregate, and stevedoring of specialty cargo. The facility currently operates under the authority of a NYSDEC Part 360 Registration #30W39R. Pursuant to changes in 6 NYCRR Part 360 and 361-5, the applicant has applied to transition from a Part 360/361 registered facility to a Part 360/361 permitted facility. The applicant

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proposes to continue current operations with no proposed changes other than the following modification to storage restrictions: The facility will be authorized to have a maximum daily throughput capacity of 5,500 cubic yards per day (CYD), with a monthly average of 1,860 CYD. The registration that is being replaced had a peak daily throughput of 10,000 cubic yards (CY), and did not provide for a monthly averaging period. The facility has a total available storage limit of 18,035 CY for all materials, including those regulated under the proposed permit, as well as sand and stone aggregates. The facility’s registration dedicated up to 5,000 CY to regulated materials, whereas the permit will allow up to 12,100 CY dedicated to regulated materials. The applicant also proposes to implement additional dust controls at the site, including extending a perimeter wall by 125 linear feet. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 7(2) and Section 7(3) of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the Department has requested and received information regarding the project’s consistency with CLCPA. The proposed project is located at 1 Sheridan Blvd. in Inwood, Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, NCTM# 40-L-652. Availability of Application 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 Cultural

resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required. DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29) The proposed action is subject to CP-29. Availability For Public Comment Contact Person Comments on this project must be SHERRI I AICHER submitted in writing to the Contact NYSDEC Person no later than 09/18/2026 SUNY @ Stony Brook|50 Circle Rd or 30 days after the publication date Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409 of this notice, whichever is later. (631) 444-0403 161792 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT HEWLETT-WOODMERE PUBLIC LIBRARY HEWLETT, NEW YORK The Board of Trustees of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library (the “Library”) will receive sealed bids for a single general construction contract for the Roofing Replacement Project at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library building located at 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, New York 11557. The work generally consists of the removal and replacement of the existing roofing system(s) and related flashing, insulation, drainage and appurtenant work, all as more particularly described in the Contract Documents. Bids must be sealed with “Roofing Replacement Project” written on the outside of the envelope. Bids must be received by the Library no later than 2:00pm on September 10, 2026 at the Administration Office of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library, located at 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, New York 11557, at which time all bids will be opened and read publicly aloud. No electronic, fax or

emailed bids will be accepted. Bids received after the time fixed for opening will be returned unopened. Plans and specifications may be obtained beginning on August 20, 2026 at 12:00pm, as follows: Upon request, an electronic copy of the bid documents will be emailed to the requesting bidder. Contact the following person (via email) to obtain the Bid Package: John Tanzi, Project Architect John Tanzi Architects email: jtanzi@jtarchitects.net The request must specify project name, company name & person requesting the bid package, US mailing address, email address, and a telephone number for such requestor. Bid packages will be emailed to the requestor, within two (2) business days of the receipt of the written request. No telephone requests for bid packages will be accepted, as all requests must be in writing (via email). Bid security in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder in an amount equal to 5% (five percent) of the total amount of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. The surety issuing the bid bond shall have a minimum policyholder rating of “A-” as listed in AM Best’s Insurance Guide and be licensed to conduct business in the State of New York. Bid security shall remain in full force and effect throughout the 90 day period during which bids are irrevocable. A pre-bid conference/walk through to review the scope of work and visit the project site will be held at the HewlettWoodmere Public Library, located at 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, New York 11557 at 10:00am on September 1, 2026. Participants will meet outside the building’s main entrance. The project site visit is recommended for all bidders. All questions and requests for clarifications must be submitted in writing via e-mail and received no later than 5:00pm on September 3, 2026 to:

John Tanzi, Project Architect John Tanzi Architects email: jtanzi@jtarchitects.net Responses will be issued by written addendum to all plan holders of record no later than September 8, 2026. The contract will contain a provision, pursuant to NY Labor Law §220, that every laborer and workman employed on or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the rate of wages which are set forth in the prevailing wage rate schedule from the New York State Department of Labor for the locality in which the work is to be performed. The contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with all applicable requirements of Labor Law Article 8, including §§220, 220-a, and 220b, and shall submit certified payrolls as required thereunder. Each bid must be submitted on the official forms furnished in the bid package. All bids shall include noncollusive bidding certification or statement required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and shall also contain a nonsegregated facilities certificate which shall provide that the bidder does not maintain or provide for his employees facilities which are segregated on a basis of race, creed, color or national origin, whether such facilities are segregated by directive or on a de facto basis. It is the Board’s intention to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder in compliance with the specifications, providing the required security, who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. Each bid shall be firm for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for submission of bids. The Board of Trustees of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities/irregulariti es in any or all bids, except with respect to the time limitation for submission of bids, accept any bid in whole or in part, or to

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Campers at Hillel Day Camp participated in the much-anticipated “Purim in July” celebration and Bubble Party.

Celebrating Purim in July at Hillel Day Camp Hillel Day Camp campers continued making unforgettable summer memories during Week 5, which featured a packed schedule of adventures, special celebrations and handson activities. The week began with campers exploring and challenging themselves during trips to Empire Adventure Park, where they climbed, played and embraced new experiences. Others participated in Space Club, combining creativity and curiosity through hands-on activities and imaginative exploration. One of the week’s highlights was the much-anticipated “Purim in July” celebration and Bubble Party. Campers danced, laughed and celebrated with music, bubbles and plenty of excitement, bringing the spirit of Purim into the summer months. The adventures continued with trips to Pump It Up, where campers bounced, climbed and played with

friends. Older campers also enjoyed a special Late Night event, creating memories beyond the traditional camp day. The week concluded with Hillel’s annual Foam Party, a favorite summer tradition that had campers laughing and cooling off as they played through mountains of foam. Between the special events, campers participated in a variety of daily activities, including sports, swimming, art projects, STEM challenges, group games, board games and building activities. From creative projects and experiments to time spent with bunkmates, each day provided new opportunities for friendship, learning and fun. With smiles, laughter and new experiences around every corner, Week 5 proved to be another memorable chapter of the summer at Hillel Day Camp. — Melissa Berman

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advertise for new proposals, if, in the opinion of this Board of Trustees, the best interest of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library will thereby be promoted. This invitation is an offer to receive proposals for a contract and not an offer of a contract. Failure or refusal to execute a contract and deliver the required bonds and insurance certificates within ten (10) days after the date of notice of acceptance of the bid shall constitute a breach of the agreement and the Library, at its option, may proceed against the bid bond/security and take such other action as may be deemed in its best interest. By Order of the Board of Trustees

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the annual estimate of proposed expenditures and revenues of Sanitary District No. 14, Town of Hempstead for the period beginning January 1, 2027 and ending on December 31, 2027 will be held on September 3, 2026 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the offices of Sanitary District No. 14, 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York. A copy of the proposed expenditures and revenues will be

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s the final weeks of summer approach, I find myself looking back fondly on what has been an extraordinary season in the Town of Hempstead. Summer has always been a special time in our township. It’s when parks come alive, beaches and pools fill with families, and neighbors have an opportunity to spend more time together. This year has been no exception. All across America’s largest township, residents have gathered to enjoy everything our town has to offer. For me, some of the best moments of this summer were also the simplest: talking with families at a local park, seeing kids dancing at one of our children’s shows, meeting seniors enjoying the Senior Summer Beach Program, or watching generations of residents create a music-loving bond at one of our summer concerts. Those moments are what make the town such a special place. This summer, we worked hard to offer residents more opportunities to get outside, encouraging everyone to

take a “staycation,” to have some fun and to make memories without having to travel far from home. Our free Summer Concert Series brought live music directly into neighborhoods across the township, with performances nearly every night throughout July and August. At Town Park Point Lookout, thousands gathered for our Disco Summer Dance Party, featuring Sister Sledge, C+C Music Factory, Lime, Alisha, Tavares and France Joli, along with food trucks, family activities and a spectacular drone show. Our Traveling Summer Luau Series transformed local pools into tropical getaways, with music, games and activities for the entire family. Our children’s shows gave our youngest residents something to look forward to throughout their summer vacation, while programs for seniors offered opportunities to stay active, socialize and enjoy the best of this beautiful season. We truly hit the ground running this summer, and it has been all gas and no brakes. We kicked off the season by opening town pools and splash pads early. When extreme heat arrived, we

extended hours at our beaches and pools to ensure that people had plenty of ways to beat the heat. These facilities are about much more than entertainment; they’re about quality of life. Local government is at its best when it delivers the services residents depend on while also strengthening the communities they call home. That means maintaining our roads and infrastructure, keeping our neighborhoods clean, investing in our parks and recreational facilities, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. But it also means creating opportunities for neighbors to come together. Every packed concert, busy pool and crowded community event represents something bigger: people choosing to spend time together. As we all plunge deeper into the era of smartphones, tablets and social media, it’s extraordinary to see everyone connect offline and strengthen their communal roots in our township. The programs and events we offer are intended to provide residents with memorable experiences they can enjoy just minutes from their homes. I’m proud of what we accomplished this

rom our Concert Series to our Disco Dance Party to our Luau Series.

summer — but I’m even more excited about what comes next. We will continue to invest in our parks, beaches and recreational facilities. We will continue to improve our roads and infrastructure. We will continue to look for new ways to offer highquality services while respecting the hardworking taxpayers who fund them. And we will continue to find ways to bring people together and make our communities even stronger. There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy, including more neighborhood concerts and activities across the township. Come on down and celebrate the unofficial end of the season with our Endless Summer Concert at Town Park Point Lookout. Soon enough, the beach chairs will be packed away, children will head back to school and another Long Island summer will come to a close — but the work of building a better Town of Hempstead never stops. This summer gave us plenty to celebrate. Now we’ll carry that energy and sense of community into the months ahead as we continue to make the town the best place to live, work and raise a family. Thank you to every resident who joined us and made this a summer to remember. John Ferretti is supervisor of the Town of Hempstead.

Let’s give kids the mental health support they deserve

ental illness is an epidemic touching most Americans, whether directly or through a loved one. More than one in five adults suffers from mental illness. Even more concerning, one in every seven youth ages 6 to 17 suffers from a mental health disorder. As a mother of four children, I know that mental health is pivotal to a healthy society of people that can work and be financially independent. The pressures our young people face today are immense — the high cost of living, trouble finding employment, student loans. The increased pressures of schoolwork and outside influence of social media don’t help, either. We must ensure that they have the resources they need to navigate life. As the ranking member of the Senate Mental Health Committee, I have made protecting our residents’ mental health a priority, so that no one in our commu-

nity has to face these struggles alone. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 24, with rates growing significantly in recent years. This is just heartbreaking. Our schools need qualified mental health professionals to work with students and faculty to identify, report and address mental health concerns before they escalate. That’s why I introduced a bill to provide schools with funding. This state aid program would reimburse school districts outside New York City up to $50,000 when they hire these professionals and offset the burden on property taxes. Most students needing care go unnoticed, so schools need the right tools. A mental health services program coordinator could help identify troubling symptoms early, but that work is only as effective as the tools available to diagnose them. I’ve partnered with Assemblyman Ari Brown to introduce another bill that would direct the commissioners of education, health and mental health to jointly develop model mental health screenings and guidelines that school districts could choose to implement,

covering screening frequency, confidentiality, training standards and connecting students to further resources, made available to every district at no charge. Together, these two bills would ensure that schools are equipped to identify when students are struggling, and to know what to do next. I am also proud to cosponsor another bill that would direct the State Office of Mental Health to develop suicide-prevention materials and authorize schools to incorporate suicide prevention and depression education into their health curriculum. That would help students learn to recognize warning signs in themselves and their peers before a crisis occurs, and would cover topics such as cyberbullying and social media safety. While much of my efforts on mental wellness have been focused on reaching our youth, mental illnesses do not always remain invisible in adults. No doubt, many of us have seen public examples of the devastating impact of years or decades of mental health struggles, particularly among the homeless population. Some people end up on the

ost students who need help go unnoticed, so schools need the right tools.

wrong side of the criminal justice system, at least in part, because of their struggles with mental illness. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of mental health professionals in our jails and correctional facilities. Many of these people will one day be back in the community — whether or not any of their mental health issues were addressed. To incentivize more professionals to work in this challenging environment, I have introduced legislation with Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz to establish a loan-forgiveness program for mental health professionals in these facilities to ensure that they can get the assistance they need. Mental health, like so many challenges we face as a state, cannot be solved with a single bill or in a single legislative session. It requires continuous attention, and a willingness to keep strengthening the resources available to our children. I remain committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that no New Yorker, and especially no child in New York, has to face these struggles alone, and that every New Yorker has the tools and support they need to help them thrive. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th State Senate District.

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s children head back to school, parents naturally want to make sure their kids succeed — good grades, positive relationships with teachers and classmates, and a school year filled with opportunities. That instinct is understandable. Parents have an important role in their children’s education. They should know what their kids are learning, monitor attendance and academic progress, communicate with teachers and school officials, attend meetings when appropriate, and ask questions when something doesn’t seem right. When a problem arises, parents shouldn’t be afraid to address it. The key is to address problems with the school rather than automatically trying to solve every problem for the child. Children need opportunities to develop independence, responsibility and confidence. Those qualities develop when they are given the chance to navigate challenges themselves. No parent wants to see a child struggle with a difficult assignment, receive a disappointing grade, have a disagreement with a friend or feel frustrated by a teacher’s decision. The natural reaction can be to intervene immediately. Send the email. Make the phone call. Explain the situation. Fix the problem. Sometimes intervention is necessary. Parents should step in when a child is

letters Why are we talking about measles again? To the Editor: It happened a long time ago, but I still remember my childhood bout with measles. I was 7. Measles had been going around my elementary school for months. Many of my second-grade classmates had already been sick. With no vaccine available, everyone was at risk. Early that spring, it was my turn. I felt flushed and tired in school one afternoon, and by the next evening was running a fever and feeling achy. The days that followed were awful. I developed a hacking cough and a sensitivity to light. When my temperature hit 102 one night, my parents took turns bathing my arms, chest and forehead with cool washcloths. I remember the worried looks on their faces. After six rough days, I began to feel slightly better — still weak but

being bullied, facing discrimination, dealing with a serious safety concern or encountering a problem that requires adult assistance. But a forgotten assignment can be a lesson in organization. A poor grade can be a chance to understand what went wrong and develop a better approach. A disagreement with a classmate can teach a child how to communicate, compromise and resolve conflicts. A difficult interaction with a teacher can teach a student to respectfully advocate for him or herself. School is about far more than academics. It is also where children learn how to function in the world. They learn to meet deadlines, ask questions, accept constructive criticism, work with others, make decisions and live with the consequences. They won’t always get it right. And that’s OK. Mistakes aren’t necessarily signs that a child is failing. Often, they are evidence that a child is learning. The goal of parenting is not to eliminate every mistake, but to help children understand them and become better equipped to handle the next challenge. Teachers and schools have an obvious role in this partnership. Educators should communicate clearly with families, offer appropriate opportunities for parents to be involved and recognize that they know their children in ways

teachers cannot. At the same time, schools must give students space to develop their own relationships, voices and responsibilities. The partnership works best when everyone understands their roles. Parents provide support and guidance. Teachers provide instruction and expertise. And students, increasingly as they grow older, take responsibility for their own education. That balance may look different in kindergarten than it does in high school. A young child may need considerable parental assistance getting organized, completing routines and understanding expectations. An older student should gradually take more ownership — contacting a teacher, tracking assignments, preparing for a test or addressing a problem before a parent becomes involved. The ultimate goal is not to have children depend on their parents indefinitely. It is to prepare them to become capable adults who can make decisions, solve problems and recover when things don’t go according to plan. As a new school year begins, parents should remember that their children are not projects to be perfectly managed. They are young people learning how to become independent. The job is not to make sure students never stumble. It is to make sure they know how to get back up.

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he Herald has long understood what too many in Albany still refuse to accept: Long Island is not New york City. We have different priorities. We live differently. We raise our families differently. We work for a living. yet year after year, Albany treats us as an afterthought while pouring resources and political energy into the five boroughs. I have one guiding principle in the Assembly: Long Island comes first. Not Republican first. Not Democrat first. Long Island first. That philosophy is why voters in the 20th Assembly District, which has historically elected Democrats, continue to support me, and why the Conservative Party has given me a perfect 100 percent voting record. My constituents know I

don’t ask whether an idea is liberal or conservative. I ask whether it’s good for the people who actually live here, pay the taxes and keep this place running. People move to Long Island for safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, strong local government and towns where neighbors still know one another. They want to raise their children in communities from Inwood to Montauk and from Long Beach to Glen Cove, not under onesize-fits-all rules written for Manhattan and Brooklyn. Albany keeps forgetting that. The latest example is the push to force local governments outside New york City to move elections to odd-numbered years. If this is such good policy, why is New york City exempt? Why do the mandates always fall on us while the city gets the carve-outs? Now the pattern has reached a new low. Gov. Kathy Hochul just handed New york City Mayor Zohran Mamdani roughly $8 billion in state aid and

didn’t go to Albany to OK bailouts for mayors who treat the suburbs as an ATM.

Letters less feverish. The rash that had covered my body gradually disappeared. I coughed less as the days passed. Almost three weeks after getting sick, I returned to school. In 1963, when measles vaccines finally became available, my mother said that no one would ever suffer from this dreaded disease again. Though her optimism was a bit premature — measles didn’t vanish overnight — the number of cases nevertheless declined steadily as more children became vaccinated. By 2000, the World Health Organization declared the disease essentially eliminated in America. But now measles is back, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 2,400 confirmed cases in 2026 — more than all of last year. In fact, the number of reported cases in the past 20 months is greater than the previous 24 years combined. CDC data also indicates that most of those infected are young and unvaccinated. While U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles, he has had a long history of skepticism about vaccines, even push-

accounting maneuvers to bail out the city’s budget. Nearly $8 billion of taxpayer money, including money from Long Island families who work every day, to paper over City Hall’s fiscal mess. While our roads deteriorate, our property taxes remain crushing and our local governments struggle under Albany’s mandates, the state found billions for New york City. That money should have been invested in the communities that actually live within their means. Instead it went to rescue a city government that can’t control its spending. Mamdani’s record makes it worse. He has refused to clearly condemn “globalize the intifada,” associated with voices that minimize or excuse terrorism, and appointed a judiciary advisory committee with no Jewish members at a time of rising antisemitism. Sept. 11 families have made clear they do not want him at the 25th-anniversary ceremony. This

ing debunked connections between vaccines and autism. A chorus of antivaxxers share online conspiracy theories about the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. Now we have President Trump’s recent executive order calling for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to be administered to children in three separate doses rather than two, the standard practice. His order has dismayed and angered doctors and other health care professionals, who fear that more children will receive incomplete dosages or wind up completely unvaccinated. While a few thousand cases of measles may not strike some as serious, especially since most people recover from it, it’s astonishing that we’re even talking about a disease that was once practically eliminated. Shame on those who have stoked anxiety and confusion about MMR. And politics aside, there can be no excuse for putting any child at risk for such a miserable infection. Having the measles is no day at the beach. Trust me on that. RICHARD J. CONWAy Massapequa

isn’t leadership. It is a pattern that encourages division and hate. America is built on the rule of law and equal justice. Those values are not optional. Long Islanders of every background still largely live by traditional American values: We are neighbors before we are partisans. When a family needs help, politics usually takes a back seat. That’s the culture I was elected to protect. I didn’t go to Albany to serve as a junior partner to New york City, or to rubber-stamp bailouts for mayors who treat the suburbs as an ATM. I went to fight for the people of the 20th District, and for the suburban way of life that makes Long Island worth defending. I call on my Long Island colleagues on both sides of the aisle, Democrats and Republicans, to start working for Long Island and not for a party. Stop the bailouts. Stop the special treatment. Put Long Island first. That is the job. That is the promise. And that is what I will keep doing. Ari Brown represents the 20th Assembly District.

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