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Audrey Sasso, of Woodmere, had dreamed of achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award since she was 5. She earned the award on June 17 with the completion of a sensory garden.
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Ever since she was a Girl Scout Daisy at the age of 5, Woodmere resident Audrey Sasso aspired to achieve the Gold Award — the highest honor earned in Girl Scouts of the USA. Sasso, now 19, turned that dream into reality on June 17 after completing her project, with the construction of a sensory garden, filled with a mix of plants and textured materials to mimic the five senses. The Gold Award is earned by eligible Girl Scouts in the ninth through the 12th grades after committing at least 80 hours address-
ing an important issue in the community and then leading a team to find a sustainable, measurable solution. Sasso was a member of Girl Scout Troop 737, which serves the Five Towns and Valley Stream — when she applied to receive the award in the summer of 2025, but missed the deadline. Sasso, who is now pursuing her bachelor’s degree in forensic science at the University of Central Florida, said she loves to do gardening and wanted to select a project that combines environmental and health awareness. “We have a little garden at my house,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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The Five Towns community is mourning the loss of Allison Rahmani, a Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway teacher and math coordinator who died Aug. 21 after the SUV she was driving crashed into an in-ground swimming pool at her Hewlett Bay Park home. Rahmani, 40, was driving a 2023 GMC in the driveway of a residence on Elinor Road at 9:29 a.m. when she lost control of the vehicle, according to Nassau County police. The SUV struck a tree and an unoccupied 2006 Honda before plunging into the backyard pool. Rahmani was removed from the vehicle before officers arrived. Responding officers performed lifesaving measures and she was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. She had been able to call for emergency assistance following the crash. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. Authorities have said foul play is not suspected and believe Rahmani may have suffered a sudden medical emergency before losing control of the vehicle. Rahmani, who turned 40 just days before her death, was known for her dedication to her students and her commitment to education. She was also a mother of four and the wife of Matthew Rahmani, president of the Irving Place Minyan in Woodmere.
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Allison Rahmani’s coffin was led out of Boulevard-Riverside Chapels in Hewlett after her funeral on Aug. 23. At Rahmani’s funeral at BoulevardRiverside Chapels in Hewlett on Aug. 23, her husband delivered an emotional tribute, reciting “Eshet Chayil,” the traditional Jewish “Woman of Valor” prayer often sung to a bride at a Jewish wedding. “I’m sorry I didn’t say that at her wedding,” Matthew said. “I can’t imagine more fitting words for the woman you were.” He described Rahmani as the person who stood beside him through every stage of their marriage, including the difficult early years when the couple was
building a life together. “You took me by the hand, you pulled me, you said it would be OK, that you believed in me, in us,” he said. Matthew said Rahmani was unwavering in her support and helped guide the family through every major decision. The couple had been preparing to leave for a romantic trip to Paris on the day of her funeral. He described the way she nurtured their kids “like delicate plants” and said he would continue raising their children while carrying on the love and values she had given them.
“I will pick up where you left off,” he said. Rahmani’s mother, Rachelle Rohde, also delivered a eulogy, speaking directly to her daughter and the family she left behind. “We are broken,” Rohde said. “We will never be the same.” She told her grandchildren — Nathan, Jake, Zachary and Chloe — that their grandmother’s love would remain with them. “To my beloved grandchildren — Nathan, Jake, Zachary and Princess Chlo Chlo — and of course to the one-of-a-kind, her beloved husband, Matthew, Mama loves you all more than you will ever know and will be with you day and night,” Rohde said. Speaking to her daughter, Rohde said she believed Allison was watching over her family. “I know you are watching, I know,” she said. “We won’t let you down.” Shayna Unger, a close friend and fellow teacher, recalled how Rahmani created a makeshift beauty salon in her classroom, complete with brushes, hair gel, barrettes, scrunchies and snacks, and did the girls’ hair each morning. “She wanted them to walk into school looking and feeling like every other girl,” Unger said. “She wanted their school days to feel as normal as possible.” HAFTR officials said the school community is grieving Rahmani’s death. “She loved her students,” Unger said.
Community members express themselves at HWPL By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com
Writing poetry starts with an idea that grows into something more, as if it were a garden. That’s what a dozen community members are exploring together in their poetry group, which met at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Aug. 20 for an Open Mike Poetry Night. The poets, ranging from people in their 20s to one who is 89, are part of poetry workshops that meet at the Hewlett-Woodmere, Rockville Centre and Long Beach Public Libraries. For Mindy Mangot, the group’s leader, the creative process is special. Mangot, who lives in Long Beach, taught in the English department at the New York Institute of Technology and retired after teaching for 17 nonconsecutive years in the New York City school system. She also works with the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC, helping people with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s with journaling. Mangot starts each session with a mentor poem, which might feature Shakespeare or contemporary poetry in a discussion-like format. She then gives participants a half-dozen prompts, with the last one allowing the poets to express themselves. “I don’t want anyone to feel they’re in a box,” Mangot said. “What they come out with is just extraordinary and sometimes better than the mentor poem.” Larry Oakner, 73, who frequents the poetry group meetings in Rockville Centre, has been writing poems since he was 13. A University of California Los Angeles graduate, the creative writer has three selfpublished poetry books and joined the group as a way of connecting with other writers. “Poetry has been a really important part of my life,” Oakner said. “I like to share what I’ve done and
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A dozen poets gathered at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library on Aug. 20 for an Open Mike Poetry Night, sharing intimacies with each other and their guests. the feelings I’ve had about an incident or a person.” When Oakner and his wife, Barbara Untracht, traveled to Nova Scotia, Canada, for three weeks, he thanked a tour guide for her hospitality by writing a poem about the greenery. “She had never had anybody thank her that way before,” Oakner said. “It warmed my heart to be able to share my gift of writing with somebody who might never read a poem in her life.” Oakner said the group’s diversity is spectacular, and regardless of each poet’s age, they all tell their
own unique stories through their poems. Mangot said the group loves and respects one another and creates an intimate space where poets can express themselves in their writing — without prying. “We have a woman who never wrote a poem in her life, and we all almost fell out of our chairs,” Mangot said, noting it was sensitive. “The next time she came, she wrote a poem to the group thanking us.” The poem’s name? “A Quiet Place,” a place where she felt safe.
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The Lawrence school district has completed a major renovation of the soccer field at Lawrence Middle School, on Aug. 8. The project, approved by the Board of Trustees on April 20, comes as frustration continues to grow among residents over the Lawrence High School football team’s lack of a home field. At the April 20 meeting, the board approved a $300,000 bid to renovate the middle school soccer field. The project was not included in the district’s 2025-26 school budget. “It’s going to completely redo the soccer field so our high school team should be able to start using it during the summer for practice,” Board of Trustees President Heshy Blachorsky said at the meeting. “This includes removing all the excess grass, repairing the sprinkler system and grading topsoil. Hopefully this will be able to get the soccer team off the ground and have a nice, brand new field to practice on.” The project ultimately cost about $570,000, including new bleachers, according to Superintendent Ann Pedersen. “The field was completely redone because we needed to make sure the drainage and irrigation were properly addressed,” Pedersen wrote in a text message. “There was a slight delay because of the irrigation work, but we wanted to make sure the field stays in good condition for years to come.” Planning for the project began last year, Pedersen said, followed by the required bidding process. There was a slight delay as the district worked through the irrigation portion of the project, but facilities staff and contractors completed the work in time for the start of the soccer season. “We are incredibly proud of our
teams and having a dedicated soccer field for these champions is important,” Pedersen wrote in a text message. “Having this field ready for our students and teams is something we are very proud of.” The field will also serve as the home field for Lawrence High School’s varsity soccer teams. Sod was installed with enough time to allow the grass to develop roots before the first games. The new bleachers, however, will not be ready for the beginning of the season. The concrete pad has been installed, and the district is encouraging fans to bring lawn chairs. Temporary seating also will be available. While the new soccer field has been welcomed by the district and soccer supporters, residents and football supporters have questioned why the high school football team remains without a home field. Mike DeRosa, a Lawrence High School alumnus and longtime supporter of the football team, said the situation has become particularly frustrating for players, families and fans. DeRosa said the football team will have to play all eight of its games away this season after the district was unable to secure a local field to serve as its home venue. The lack of a home field has raised questions about why the newly renovated middle school soccer field cannot also accommodate at least some football games. DeRosa noted that the soccer teams could potentially play 10 to 12 games on the new field during the season, including postseason games, while the football team would have only four home games if it were permitted to use the facility. “Why can’t this football team play a game there?” DeRosa asked. “Even have a homecoming game, to have something at home.”
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Hofstra University’s women’s soccer team encountered plenty of gridlock during last year’s 6-5-7 season that featured seven straight ties and is seeking a breakthrough fall that yields a deep postseason run. The Pride’s historic draw streak lasted a month from Aug. 28 to Sept. 28 as part of a frustrating campaign in which Hofstra finished 3-3-3 in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and qualified for the conference tournament with a 3-2 win at Stony Brook in the regularseason finale. The Seawolves ended Hofstra’s season four days later with a 2-1 overtime win in the CAA North Division quarterfinals created plenty of hunger for the Pride’s 14 returning players. “They were disappointed in the way it ended,” said 21st-year Hofstra head coach Simon Riddiough. “They have all worked very hard and had good energy in the preseason but we are very young with a lot of new players.” Hofstra will look for more wins with a largely new roster that includes 13 newcomers. The Pride lost nearly 80 percent of last year’s scoring. The top returning scorers are junior forward Hailey Moschitta and senior defender Alexia Des Croisselles, who each tallied two goals apiece. Riddiough said he hopes for a collective scoring effort this fall with a number of potential goal scorers in Maggie Peterson, Kendyl Peterson and Jadyn Hsu at the forward position along with freshman midfielder Mia Claro, an AllState player from Kellenberg. Veteran fifth-year midfielder Amy Meadows also could be a key offensive force and she tallied Hofstra’s lone goal in a season-opening 3-1 loss at St. Joseph’s on Aug. 15. Senior midfielder Alexia Bromfield, who came off bench to score a late tying goal in Hofstra’s 1-1 draw with Columbia on Aug. 21, adds to Hofstra’s offensive depth. “We’re going to be relying on a collective team effort,” Riddiough said. “Set pieces are going to be especially important.” The backline is anchored by senior fender Sasha McTiffin, a preseason AllCAA honorable mention selection. The defense also returns Des Croisselles, junior Emma Johnson and sophomore Jessica Martin. Senior Jill Conlon, a former two-time All-County player at Calhoun High School in North Merrick, adds depth to the defensive roster after missing last season with an injury. Freshman Ryann Zydor, who earned All-State honors at Oceanside High School, is another local product who could see playing time on
Hofstra’s defense is anchored by senior Sasha McTiffin, a preseason All-CAA honorable mention selection. the backline. The defense will be aided by the return of junior goalkeeper Lilly Bailey, a Perth, Australia native, who posted four shutouts and 52 saves last season. “She’s very good with her feet and is very athletic,” Riddiough said of Bailey. “She needs to become a bit more commanding with her communication, but outside of that I’m pretty content with how she is as a goalkeeper.” Hofstra will next host Fordham Aug.
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Goalkeeper Lilly Bailey posted four shutouts a year ago.
27 at 7 p.m. and then return home on Sept. 13 to face Ivy League power Brown for a Sunday matinee starting at 1 p.m. The Pride kickoff CAA play on Sept. 20 against Towson at 1 p.m. The Pride were picked to finish third in the CAA’s six-team North Division behind Stony Brook and Monmouth and ahead of Towson, Northeastern and Drexel. A top three standings finish would qualify Hofstra for a 10th straight CAA playoffs and 19th time in 21 years since Riddiough took com-
mand of the program with a chance to earn an automatic qualifier into the NCAA Tournament. “There’s going to be a lot of parity and hopefully by the time conference play starts we’ve got ourselves sorted and we can challenge people and get ourselves into the playoffs again,” Riddiough said. “We’re a young team and we’re going to learn and take our lumps early and hopefully by conference season we’ll be ready to get some results.”
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The Village of Cedarhurst’s expanded Washington Avenue Parking Field No. 10 is nearing completion, with the project expected to be substantially finished and ready for use in approximately two to three weeks, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen construction issues. The project marks a major expansion of one of the village’s smaller municipal parking fields, more than doubling its capacity and adding approximately 50 spaces. Once completed, the lot will have well over 100 parking spaces, providing additional parking for residents, shoppers, diners and visitors to Cedarhurst’s busy downtown. Village officials said the project is part of an ongoing effort to address parking demand while reducing congestion on surrounding streets. “Cedarhurst continues to attract shoppers and visitors, and the availability of convenient parking remains essential to preserving the Village’s character, supporting local commerce and ensuring that the business district remains accessible and welcoming,” Mayor Benjamin Weinstock wrote in a news release. “This project reflects the Village’s commitment to practical improvements that directly benefit residents, merchants and visitors. We are excited to see Parking Field #10 approaching completion and look forward to opening the additional spaces very
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Village of Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock, middle, Deputy Mayor Ari Brown, fourth from left, Trustee Israel Wasser, third from left, Trustee Daniel Plaut, third from right and representatives from Metro Paving at the Washington Avenue Parking Field #10 expansion site. soon.” The expanded parking field is expected to provide a safer and more efficient layout, with improvements to vehicle circulation and lighting. The project also includes a comprehensive drainage system designed to capture water runoff on the property, as well as landscaping and other aesthetic improvements. Village officials gathered recently at the Washington Avenue site to mark the
project’s progress. Weinstock was joined by Deputy Mayor and New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown, Trustees Daniel Plaut and Israel Wasser, Trustee Myrna Zisman, Cedarhurst neighbor and community supporter John Erbis, and members of the project team. The parking expansion comes as Cedarhurst continues to see significant activity in its downtown business district, which has approximately 200 stores and
few vacancies. Officials described the village’s commercial success as a “good problem,” while acknowledging that the popularity of the business district creates an ongoing demand for parking. Rather than allowing increased activity to contribute to additional congestion, the village has continued to invest in offstreet parking and infrastructure. The Washington Avenue expansion is intended to take more vehicles off nearby streets while making it easier for customers to access local businesses, including stores, restaurants and offices. “This project represents a meaningful investment in the Village’s infrastructure and in the long-term vitality of Cedarhurst’s commercial corridor,” village officials said. Construction has included months of planning and preparation, along with site work, drainage improvements, lighting coordination, parking layout revisions and paving. With the project now in its final phase, officials are thanking residents, businesses and visitors for their patience during construction. The village will provide additional information regarding the official opening of the expanded Parking Field No. 10 as the completion date approaches. The expansion is the latest effort by Cedarhurst to support its merchants, improve quality of life for residents and visitors, and maintain the village’s reputation as a destination for shopping, dining and business on Long Island.
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An EF-1 tornado hit the Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach just before 7 p.m. on Aug. 20, destroying 50 cabanas.
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accounted for. “Upon arrival, once they had a confirmation of a collapse, they transmitted [a] major emergency,” Green said. “So I brought in a number of large resources, fire department resources throughout the county.” The emergency response continued into the following day as club officials and debris-removal contractors began assessing the damage and clearing the property. Green said that seeing the destruction in daylight gave crews a different perspective from the initial response, which occurred quickly and as darkness fell. “Last night, everything was dark, and it all happened so fast,” he said. “But today, to just see it and take it all in, it’s incredible.” The storm was an extraordinary event for Atlantic Beach, where residents and beachgoers are accustomed to summer thunderstorms, but not tornadoes. Green said that the experience should serve as a reminder to take severe weather warnings seriously. “We’ve all gotten those weather alerts down here, and you kind of ignore them,” he said. “I would say now, let’s start taking those weather alerts a tad bit serious, because it’s not always just nonsense alerts.” For Sun and Surf members, the damage has meant an abrupt end to their normal summer routine. William Baumert, the club’s president, has worked there since 1969. He described the club as a second home, and said that seeing it damaged was heartbreaking, particularly for generations of families who spend their summers there.
“It’s depressing to see something that I love destroyed like this,” Baumert said. “I feel so much worse for the poor people that are involved. Their kids, and their kids, and their kids look forward to coming here.” For Baumert, the club represents much more than buildings and cabanas. “It’s a way of life for the members here,” he said. “They just love it, and I can understand why.” Nonetheless, he said, the most important thing was that no one was seriously hurt. “We’re lucky,” he said. “No one got hurt. That’s all you can ask for.” The club announced that it would remain closed while cleanup and repairs continue. As the Herald went to press on Tuesday, there was no timeline for reopening, although management said it remained hopeful that the club could reopen this season. “Safety must come first,” an emailed notice to members stated, adding that members should not attempt to access the property or interfere with cleanup and repair work. The club’s neighboring Silver Point Beach Club sustained little to no damage, and reopened last Saturday. Sun and Surf members were not permitted to enter through Silver Point’s main gate, and Silver Point members and guests were prohibited from entering the Sun and Surf property or beach areas. As crews worked to clear debris and assess the structural damage, Baumert said the club would do everything it could to welcome members back. “We want to make the membership whole,” he said. “Whatever happens here, there are customers, and we’re going to respond accordingly.”
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Audrey Sasso and her team constructed five 4-by-4-foot planters before lining them with soil and plants that could survive in partial sunlight in New York’s climate. said she drew inspiration from her senior Scouts, like Fratti’s daughter, Stella, now 20. “My troop was only three girls,” Sasso said. “I got to see Stella do her projects and all her accomplishments, and I wanted to do that too. I like helping people.” Fratti, who’s been troop leader since 2014, said the group began volunteering at the community garden in 2016. From that moment, Sasso and her fellow Scouts learned about gardening and the
differences between fruit and vegetable gardens and butterfly gardens. “Part of the projects was to educate the community about the importance of planting non-native species, planting gardens that attract pollinators, and help with the monarch butterfly population,” Fratti said. “She wanted to piggyback off that experience.” Aside from Sasso’s research, the project was challenging, Fratti said. Sasso was expected to meet deadlines and wait for warmer weather to allow the soil to
soften, while juggling her schoolwork at Kellenberg Memorial High School. “I’ve had a lot of experience with girls who have started the project,” Fratti said. “They get into their senior year of high school, say they’re too busy, and give up. Audrey and I had talked about this from when she was little, and even though Stella completed her Gold Award last year, I told Audrey I’d stick with (her) to the end.” During Sasso’s time with the troop, Fratti said she’s seen a lot of growth in her. When the group ran annual cookie sales, Sasso, who’s naturally shy, learned how to “put herself out there,” Fratti added. At the community garden, she showed children how to fertilize soil and maintain a garden. By the time Sasso put together her Gold Award project team, she already had the skills to lead. “It was her vision,” Fratti said. “She taught them how to build this sensory garden, how to use the tools and everything.” Sasso completed her project in the summer of 2025, before she left for college. Whether Sasso’s in the community or not, she said that just knowing the sensory garden exists is enough. “Even if no one is directly involved with it,” she said, referring to her team, “knowing that it should last long after I leave for school and start a job, it’s there for the community and the gates are open. Anyone can go and enjoy it.”
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she said. “But my grandma has a really cool garden that I like to help out with.” For her project, which she started in 2024, Sasso constructed a sensory garden — an outdoor space designed to engage the five senses — at the Hewlett-Woodmere Community Garden Learning Center, just behind the Hewlett House on East Rockaway Road, in Hewlett. Because the sensory garden receives partial sunlight due to trees, Sasso said she spent extensive time researching plants that could grow under those conditions, while also picking plants to help with “the declining pollinator population.” Her list included plants such as cornflowers, daffodils and lavender. She was guided by a 2025 study led by NatureServe, a non-profit organization that provides scientific data and tools to guide biodiversity conservation across North America. The study found that 22.6 percent of more than 1,500 species in the best-studied native pollinator groups assessed in mainland North America, north of Mexico, were at an elevated risk of extinction. “We were limited to the plants we could find and use,” Sasso said, acknowledging her team of a half-dozen people. “We had to try and cultivate the beans, and that’s much harder than just growing the plant.” Sasso said she often sought advice from her troop leader, Laura Fratti, who also has a love for gardening. Sasso also
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Sensei Richie, back middle, from Warren Levi Martial Arts talks to the children during the pre-show at the Village of Cedarhurst’s Concert in the Park, “Summer Hits Rewind”.
Cedarhurst rewinds to the sounds of summer The Village of Cedarhurst hosted its Concert in the Park, “Summer Hits Rewind,” on Aug. 18 at Andrew J. Parise Park. The evening began at 7 p.m. with a pre-show performance by Warren Levi Martial Arts, followed by Peat Moss & The Fertilizers at 8 p.m. The band entertained residents with classic summer favorites and feel-good hits. Families
and friends gathered with lawn chairs to enjoy the summer evening and live music. The event was sponsored by Rason Materials, Bolla Market, 202 Convenience Store, Liberty New York Water, SAIL, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, the Cedarhurst Business Improvement District and Bobby’s Blue Ribbon Market. — Melissa Berman
Village of Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock, left, Trustee Myrna Zisman, Trustee Daniel Plaut and Trustee Israel Wasser on Aug. 18 at Andrew J. Parise Park.
Peat Moss and the Fertilizers performed “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” during their concert.
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Congresswoman Laura Gillen announced that 11 faith-based institutions in New York’s 4th Congressional District, including several in the Five Towns, have been awarded more than $2 million in federal security funding to help protect houses of worship and community spaces. The funding comes through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and will provide each institution with nearly $200,000 for security improvements, including physical barriers, surveillance cameras and contracted security personnel. “Long Islanders deserve to gather and pray safely without fear of violence,” Gillen wrote in a news release. “I’m proud to have secured this federal funding for religious institutions in Nassau County through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.” Among the recipients are Young Israel of Woodmere, Hebrew Academy of Long Beach’s DRS Yeshiva High School and St. John’s Baptist Church of Inwood, providing new security resources to religious institutions throughout the Five Towns. “No American should feel threatened simply for practicing their religion,” Gillen wrote. “I will continue to work with all our houses of worship to bring more federal dollars back to Long Island and keep worshippers safe.” Young Israel of Woodmere will receive $190,000 through the program. “We are sincerely grateful to Congresswoman Laura Gillen for her advocacy and support in securing this $190,000 Nonprofit Security Grant for Young Israel of Woodmere,” Steven Myers, executive director of Young Israel of Woodmere wrote. “The safety and security of our congregants, children, staff, and visitors is our highest priority, and these funds will allow us to further strengthen the measures we have in place to protect our community.” Myers said the funding comes as houses of worship continue to face changing security concerns. “At a time when houses of worship continue to face evolving security challenges, the Nonprofit Security Grant Program is an invaluable resource,” he wrote. “We deeply
appreciate Congresswoman Gillen’s commitment to ensuring that we have access to the federal resources needed to provide safe and secure environments for everyone who walks through our doors. This investment is not only in our synagogue, but in the safety and resilience of the broader Long Island community.” HALB, which serves students in the Five Towns and surrounding communities, will also receive funding. “Security is a core cost that grows heavier every year, and the threats we plan for today didn’t exist just a few years ago,” Rabbi Adam Englander, head of school at HALB wrote. “We’re deeply grateful to Congresswoman Laura Gillen and everyone who fought to bring this federal Nonprofit Security Grant funding to HALB, helping us keep our students and faculty safe.” Rabbi Steven Saks of Congregation Sons of Israel also credited Gillen for her work securing security funding for houses of worship. “Congresswoman Gillen has been tremendously instrumental in ensuring that houses of worship get the funding we need for security purposes,” Saks wrote. “She is a strong supporter of Israel and the Jewish community. Her courage and leadership are truly appreciated.” St. John’s Baptist Church of Inwood will also receive funding. Dr. Ruth Stanislaus, the church’s first lady, said the grant will strengthen the institution’s ability to serve the community. “Receiving this Nonprofit Security Grant Award is both an honor and a responsibility,” Stanislaus wrote. “It strengthens St. John’s Inwood’s ability to provide a safe and welcoming place for worship, fellowship, and community services. We are truly grateful to Congresswoman Laura Gillen for her support and partnership.” The funding will be administered through the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. “This investment is not only in our church,” Stanislaus wrote. “It’s an investment in the people and community of Inwood that we are privileged to serve.”
EHS pediatrician shares back-to-school health tips s summer winds down and children prepare to return to classrooms, parents are checking school supply lists, adjusting schedules and making sure their children are ready for a healthy start to the school year. Dr. Cynthia Criss, chair of Pediatrics at Episcopal Health Services, said the weeks before school begins are a good time for families to address medical, developmental and emotional concerns. Criss has worked at EHS for more than 26 years. Criss encourages parents to schedule children’s annual wellness visits throughout the year rather than waiting until August, when pediatricians often see a rush of back-to-school appointments. “When kids come and think they’re well, it’s easier on pediatricians if parents try to keep their wellness visits throughout the year,” Criss said. Still, a pre-school physical can help parents and pediatricians identify concerns, update school health forms and make sure the school nurse has current information about allergies, medications and other medical needs.
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Cynthia Criss, chair of Pediatrics, Episcopal Health Services. “It’s always a good time to update allergies and sensitivities with the pediatrician,” Criss said. “You want to make sure the families have their medications for school.” She said parents should also use the visit to discuss anything that could interfere with a child’s ability to learn.
“It’s an excellent time to take care of any barriers that we might find for learning, like vision concerns or hearing concerns,” Criss added. “If the kid is having difficulty with attention, you maybe get them to the neurologist or the psychiatrist.” Academic struggles should also be addressed rather than ignored, she said. Parents can speak with pediatricians and school officials about appropriate support, including an Individualized Education Program or other educational plan. Criss said parents should avoid allowing children to get too far off their normal schedules during the summer, particularly teenagers who may stay up late into the night. “My best advice for this is try not to get kids off a routine to begin with,” she said. “It’s not a big deal if you have a kid being up an extra hour. But when you have teenagers staying up all night long and then trying to get them back on schedule, that’s a little bit rough.” For children who need to adjust their schedules, Criss recommends moving bedtime earlier by 10 to 15 minutes each night while gradually waking them earlier in the morning. “You really should be going to bed 10, 15 minutes earlier every night, and then getting them up earlier in the morning,” she said. “It can be very disruptive, kind of like when
there’s a time change.” Nutrition can also affect a child’s ability to concentrate during the school day. “If the kid all of a sudden crashes because they only had a doughnut or a Pop-Tart for breakfast, they’re going to have trouble concentrating until they get their lunch,” Criss said. She recommends a balanced breakfast that includes protein, whole grains and fruit. Easy options include oatmeal with fruit, wholegrain pancakes or waffles with nut butter, yogurt, cheese, turkey rollups and small sandwiches. Criss also advises parents to make sure children are up to date on recommended vaccinations and preventative care, including routine childhood and adolescent vaccines and an annual flu shot. Beyond physical health, Criss said parents should pay close attention to children’s mental and emotional well-being. “We screen for it every year,” she said, referring to mental health concerns. “But I think the parents need to see the signs.” Those signs can include headaches, reluctance to go to school and changes in behavior. “Don’t say, ‘You’ll be fine,’” she said. “Just try to keep that open communication with the children.”
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Barish educates Lakeview’s NAACP Youth Council By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
The Lakeview NAACP Youth Council welcomed representatives from Hewlett House at its Aug. 16 meeting, giving young members an opportunity to learn about cancer advocacy, health education and ways to support families in their communities. Geri Barish, a six-time cancer survivor and longtime cancer advocate, founded Hewlett House as a free resource center for cancer patients and their families. The organization originally focused on breast cancer before expanding to serve people affected by all types of cancer. Barish’s advocacy grew from personal loss. She lost her mother to breast cancer in 1974 and her son, Michael, to Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1986. Those experiences led her to become an advocate for patients’ rights, cancer education, prevention and access to health care. During the Youth Council meeting, Barish discussed the importance of young people learning about their family medical histories, understanding cancer risks and becoming advocates for themselves and others. She also highlighted the role students can play through volunteer work and community service. “I’m the person that fights for people’s rights,” Barish said. “It doesn’t matter who you are, what your faith is, what your color is or where you come from.” Hewlett House, on East Rockaway Road in Hewlett, operates from a historic property that Barish describes as 387 years old. The center has become a community resource where patients can find support, information and practical assistance at no cost. One of the center’s notable resources is its collection of wigs for cancer patients experiencing hair loss during treatment. Hewlett House has thousands of wigs organized by color and length, allowing patients to select one that works for them. The organization pro-
vides other resources and works with hospitals and local professionals to connect patients with assistance. Youth Council President Parker Leary interviewed Barish, asking about what inspired her to turn her personal experience with cancer into a lifelong career in advocacy and about her work supporting cancer patients and families. Community involvement is central to Hewlett House’s operations. Students from local schools and Key Clubs regularly volunteer, helping with projects and organizing supplies. The center also gives young people opportunities to complete community-service projects while learning about cancer, health and advocacy. Barish has also worked beyond Hewlett House, advocating for legislation and environmental protections related to cancer. Her work has included efforts to raise awareness of potentially harmful chemicals and pesticides and reduce financial and other barriers facing cancer patients. The presentation gave members a broader look at health advocacy while emphasizing the importance of community involvement. For the Youth Council, the meeting offered practical examples of how young people can contribute through volunteering, education and advocacy. Amanda Bailey of Healy also spoke to the Youth Council about the organization’s work helping New York Medicaid members access health-related social services. “Sometimes in school they don’t really talk about nutrition or things that affect our health, and maybe having mold in the house, proper ventilation,” Bailey said. “We’re working with community-based organizations, doctors’ offices, insurances to really encompass what it means to have great overall health.” The visit also reinforced Hewlett House’s longstanding mission of ensuring cancer patients and their families have a place to turn for support, information and resources without worrying about cost.
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Inwood Country Club welcomed more than 200 golfers on Aug. 17 as the Lynbrook Mayor’s Golf Outing returned with the largest turnout in the fundraiser’s history. The annual outing drew 334 golfers across two courses, with 222 playing at Inwood Country Club and another 112 at Seawane Club. About 260 people also registered for the dinner, according to outing chairman Jeffrey Greenfield. “This is the most successful golf outing going into the event in the history of the Mayor’s Golf Outing,” Greenfield said. “We have the highest number of golfers and dinner registrations.” Last year, about 200 golfers participated across the two courses. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser primarily benefit the Lynbrook Community Chest, which provides assistance to residents facing financial hardships. The outing also supports veterans organizations and scholarship funds in Lynbrook and Malverne. Greenfield said the committee will determine this year’s donation amounts once the event’s expenses are finalized. Donations have increased in each of the past three years. This year’s outing honored Bruce Levitt of Mur-Lee’s, Michael V. Paladino, co-founder and president of Malatesta Paladino, Inc., and Lynbrook High School teacher Dr. Ben Tieniber.
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Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach tees off during the annual Mayor’s Golf Outing at Inwood Country Club on Aug. 17. The record-breaking event drew 334 golfers across Inwood Country Club and Seawane Club. “This year is a tribute to the outstanding honorees and the business community and residents’ support,” Greenfield said. Planning for the outing began in January, with organizers coordinating activities at both courses. Golfers participated in several contests throughout
Rob Meier, left, Kevin Hoffman, Anthony Falsitta and Nick Gizzi share a lighthearted moment on the course during the Lynbrook Mayor’s Golf Outing at Inwood Country Club.
the day, including the returning “Beat the Junior” competition on par-3 holes and hole-in-one opportunities featuring donated cars. A new contest allowed golfers, for an additional contribution, to use an air cannon to launch their golf balls hun-
dreds of yards down the course before continuing play from where the ball landed. “We are very blessed with an outstanding and hardworking committee,” Greenfield said, “that we’ve been working with since we formed it in January, ensuring the success of the event.”
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or many, Al Jolson is forever embraced as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer,” and honoring his legacy has become an annual tradition. Celebrating him every year is an unmissable moment for so many. As Jolson himself once said, “A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.” Judging by the enduring enthusiasm for his music and legacy, there will be no shortage of that encouragement at this year’s celebration. Fans of legendary entertainer Al Jolson will travel from as far away as Kentucky, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New Jersey when the Long Island • Saturday, Sept. 26, Jolson Festival returns next 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • To purchase tickets and for month, on Sept. 26. The more information, call Jan annual celebration takes Hernstat at (516) 678-3524 on added significance as it • Lambrou’s Catering Hall, marks the 80th anniversary 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park of “The Jolson Story,” the beloved film that inspired generations of Jolson admirers and serves as the theme of this year’s event. With the 27th festival in a span of more than 32 years, the event has grown into a national gathering for devotees of Jolson’s music and legacy. Jan Hernstat, who has served as president of the Al Jolson Society for more than 24 of those years, expects visitors from to make the pilgrimage to Lambrou’s Catering Hall in Island Park with gusto. According to Hernstat this year’s milestone anniversary has inspired even more people to attend. “Because this is the 80th anniversary of ‘The Jolson Story,’ it’s really about the movie and the love for Al Jolson,” he enthusiastically says. For Hernstat, the connection is deeply personal. As a child home sick from school, he stumbled upon “The Million Dollar Movie” and repeated television broadcasts of “The Jolson Story,” and found himself captivated. “They used to play the same movie eight or nine times in a row,” he recalls. “I must have watched ‘The Jolson Story’ five or six times, and that was it. I was hooked.” He notes that while Jolson dominated Broadway from 1911 through the mid-1920s, few living fans remember those performances firsthand. Instead, it was the Academy Awardwinning film that introduced audiences to his remarkable story and unforgettable songs. “Nobody’s alive to say they saw him on Broadway,” Hernstat says. “Why are people alive who can say they are Jolson fans? Because they saw ‘The Jolson Story.’ That movie took this old guy who was no longer relevant and made him
a superstar all over again.” Courtesy Jan Hernstat This year’s Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” in 1936. It entertainment lineup has was his final lead role in a musical film. been carefully built around that cinematic celebration. Tony Babino, known as “The Heart of Al Jolson,” is back, performing the film’s signature hits, while Richard Halpern will sing the songs featured during Jolson’s childhood scenes in the movie. Music historian Ed Greenbaum will present rare outtakes and songs that were considered for “The Jolson Story” but never made the final cut, offering fans a glimpse into what might Courtesy Iris Wiener have been. The festival Tony B., joined by Society President Jan Hernstat, left, wows also features Brian Gari, the crowd with his lively take on Jolson standards. grandson of entertainer Eddie Cantor; Noah Diamond portraying Groucho Marx; Bob Greenberg performing as Lou Costello, Curly Howard, Ralph Kramden and Oliver Hardy; Angelo Capone as Jerry Lewis; and comedian Jeff Greenberg. Hernstat especially enjoys his own playful interaction with “Groucho Marx” throughout the annual auction portion of the day. The inclusion of Jerry Lewis is especially fitting. Lewis and Dean Martin were lifelong Jolson admirers, and Lewis famously said that meeting Jolson was the only time he had ever been speechless. Hernstat relates that Jolson’s influence stretched far beyond one generation of entertainers. “He was the first superstar before the phrase was even coined,” he says. “He had universal appeal. He was a star in Europe and all over because of ‘The Jazz Singer.’” Yet even after decades of studying Jolson’s career, Hernstat still finds new discoveries. “You would think I’ve heard every song he ever recorded, but I haven’t. I don’t rush to hear and see everything, because when I discover something new, it’s exciting.” Looking back over more than three decades of organizing the festival, Hernstat shares that the greatest reward has been the people. He treasures the opportunity to meet classic entertainers who have attended over the years, along with the friendships formed among fans who return annually. He has begun to appreciate the broader impact of his work. “I am doing something that is making people feel good and helping people,” he reflects “I never looked at it like that when I started doing it, but now I know that’s what it is.” As the lights go up on another Long Island Jolson Festival, the celebration honors more than an entertainer — it will celebrate the film that ensured his music, charisma, and remarkable story would live on. Eighty years after “The Jolson Story” rekindled America’s love affair with Al Jolson, fans continue to gather for the same reason Hernstat did as a child: to relive the movie that first made them believe they were witnessing the world’s greatest entertainer.
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,”she sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song on her 17th studio album. Her concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
Troy Ramey Troy Ramey is part troubadour, part crooner and all heart — an artist who blends emotional depth with timeless soul, captivating audiences with every note. With a voice that moves effortlessly between vulnerability and power, Troy doesn’t just perform — he shares pieces of his life, inviting listeners into the story with him. Raised in a music-filled household, Troy initially pursued athletics until the sudden loss of his father led him to discover the healing power of music. From singing at open mics in Boston to performing on national television as a Top 12 finalist on “The Voice,” Troy’s journey has been one of reinvention and resilience.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
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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
Long Island’s American Idols Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes Constantine Maroulis, Kevin Covais and Robbie Rosen, with special guests. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with Dancing Dream’s tribute to ABBA. This tribute act will take you back to the days when Swedish disco group ruled the music world with their great pop hits and memorable performances. The New York City-based ensemble was founded by two European singers in 2009 in hopes of transporting nostalgic audiences back to the happy and groovy times of the ‘70s. And they’ve since done just that. The seasoned musicians and talented lead singers (“Agnetha” and “Frida”) to take everyone on a nostalgic trip back to the glitz and glamour of the ‘70s with their beautiful harmonies, elaborate costumes and choreography.
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show arrives at the Paramount on The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour, bringing the complete Pink Floyd Experience with a stunning laser show, massive inflatables, and more! The Australian Pink Floyd Show will take the stage with a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans worldwide. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state-ofthe-art LED screen technology and other special effects. Featuring a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers. The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David Gilmour and Rick Wright. Covering music from every era of Pink Floyd’s evolution, this tour highlights TAPFS’s unwavering commitment to the legacy of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright, and Mason, delivering an authentic and heartfelt tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd productions. In addition and in true Pink Floyd tradition, • Where: The Paramount, 370 huge inflatables include a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo. Reproducing the New York Ave., Huntington complete Pink Floyd experience and bringing the music to new audiences, TAPFS inspired a whole new genre of acts. So much more than a tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: ticketmaster.com is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept into the worldwide arena circuit. or paramountny.com 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 then descend 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., also Aug. 30-31 • Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048
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Bring the family to Long Island Children’s Museum 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.
For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door
• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m., also Oct. 3 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
Bricknic Weekend Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to festive weekend to enjoy summer’s final days, inspired by Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects: Made with LEGO Bricks. Pack a picnic, explore the award-winning outdoor exhibition, then enjoy live music, LEGO-themed crafts, free-play building stations, lawn games and fun building challenges for all ages. It’s one of the last opportunities to experience the popular exhibition before it closes on Sept. 7. Included with admission. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m-5 p.m.; also Aug. 30 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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Cedarhurst welcomes all to their 11th annual summer car show series at Cedarhurst Park. Admission is free, and organizers expect more than 100 classic and collectible vehicles to line the park for a day of automotive history, family fun and community spirit. From vintage automobiles and muscle
cars to hot rods, trucks and exotic vehicles, the annual event has become a destination for enthusiasts and residents alike. • Where: 235 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: (516) 295-5770
Summer Concert/ Fireworks Show The Village of Lawrence welcomes all to the first Summer Concert & Fireworks Show at Lawrence Yacht & Country Club. This signature end-of-summer celebration brings together families and neighbors from across the Five Towns. With entertainment by Joey Newcomb and a complimentary Kosher barbecue for all attendees culminating in a grand fireworks display over the water. • Where: 101 Causeway, Lawrence • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 239-4600
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Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The Barbershop Harmony Society chapter 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 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. • Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • When: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 5214779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org
Summer tunes The Village of Cedarhurst concert series continues with the American Bombshell, presenting patriotic and American classics. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. • Where: 235 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 295-5770
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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes The Lords of 52nd Street, the legendary New York band known for backing up Billy Joel and classic hits. school district. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at
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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 Resolution Authorizing the District to Impose a Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Set Forth in General Municipal Law Section 3-c WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Hempstead, (the “District’s Board”) may be compelled to enact a Resolution authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit set forth in General Municipal Law Section 3-c, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on
September 3, 2026 where all persons for or against the Resolution were heard, and now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the following Resolution is hereby adopted: Resolution Be it enacted by the District’s Board as follows: 1. This Resolution shall allow the District to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2027 pursuant to Subdivision 5 of the General Municipal Law Section 3-c which expressly authorizes the District’s Board to override the property tax cap for the coming fiscal year by the adoption of this Resolution by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of the District’s Board. 2. This Resolution shall take effect upon filing with the Office of the New York State Comptroller.Notice of Public Hearing The Board of Commissioners of Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Hempstead, will hold a public hearing on September 3, 2026, commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the District’s Boardroom, 2 Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, N.Y. to determine whether or not to enact a Resolution, pursuant to Subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law Section 3-c, authorizing the District to impose a property tax levy for the coming fiscal year (1/1/27-12/31/27) in excess of the cap set forth in General Municipal Law Section 3-c. 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 Resolution in question. Dated: August 19, 2026 By Order of Board of Commissioners of Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Hempstead 161964
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of September 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the
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Hempstead Town Councilwoman Melissa Miller, second from right, visited The Special Children Center in Lawrence on Aug. 12.
Councilwoman Melissa “Missy” Miller visits The Special Children Center Hempstead Town Councilwoman Melissa Miller visited The Special Children Center in Lawrence on Aug. 12 to meet with staff and learn more about the center’s work serving children with special needs.
Miller, who has been an advocate for people with special needs, has supported efforts to promote services and resources for individuals and families throughout the Town of Hempstead. — Melissa Berman
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he last column I wrote was an obituary for my husband, Don, who died in July. This month I hoped to move on to my usual subjects like politics, or the life and times of my grandkids, or the weird and wonderful touchstones of our evolving culture. In 40 years of column writing, I’ve never been at a loss for words. But this loss is different. I discovered that I’m not myself anymore; more challenging, I’m not sure who I am. When you’re a partner in a 58-year-long marriage, identity becomes somewhat fluid. We were a “we” and now I’m an “I.” The reminders are constant, some profound, some silly. When would I ever buy one banana? How do I change the lightbulbs? I’d like to step out to dinner, but I’ve never sat across from an empty chair. I walk the dog and realize that no one would know if I fell into the bushes and spent the night alfresco.
I’m not feeling sorry for myself, just observing from an emotional distance how the scenery, the characters and the story have changed completely. And I’m not yet sure what part I’m playing. I explored not doing what I ordinarily do. I ate a sweet potato and a bowl of Haagen Dazs for dinner. No protein-starch-vegetable pyramid. I stayed up all night and slept all morning. I went to the mailbox in our building and realized I couldn’t reach it. That was Donnie’s job. Sometimes I find myself wondering where he could’ve gone. How is this possible? We have A.I. Why hasn’t someone figured this out? I see signs in nature and out of nature, like the perfect, long-stemmed red rose that came floating my way in the ocean. I’m a super-grounded person, yet I’m willing to let my thoughts take flight. Of course, I’m reading all the grief literature and, of course, on Facebook, thanks to its mind -reading algorithms, everything that has ever been published about grief is on my page. I’ve heard more from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
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in the past month than in my entire life, and she’s been dead for 22 years. “Uplifting” poetry and exotic mourning rituals fill my page. Strangest of all, I’ve heard from people out of the past — the way, way past. People I knew in college or my first job, people who heard from a friend of a friend and just wanted to say what a champ my Donnie was. How sweet that so many people stop for a moment and write down words that will land in my mailbox and lighten the weight of these days, even briefly. This is part of what I do now in these early days: I curate the memories of our life together. My kids and I try to figure out the unfathomable. We distract ourselves with activity and open books we never actually read. My other job is saying yes. According to the experts, I must say yes to every opportunity to see people, even though they may be irritating nudniks who were never part of my life. And I need to join widows’ groups, friends advise. But wait; I want to embrace my old friends. I like the cou-
’m told I need to join widows’ groups. But I prefer the couples we hung out with.
ples, the women and men with whom we dined and hung out. They, especially, share my memories. No friendship possibility need be exclusionary. The categorization of women whose partner has died is problematic. I have always had difficulty with the word “widow.” There is something about the word, which comes from Old English and meant “lonely,” “separate” and “divide.” And, of course, the spider. I don’t think we need to be identified by our marital status. Recently I was filling out a form, and it asked if I was married, single, widowed, divorced. And I thought, nobody’s damn business. My husband’s death should not change my official identity. Except maybe for Social Security. For my next column, I promise, I’ll stay anchored in the everyday world. Maybe back to politics. When I wrote Don’s obituary, I received dozens of supportive, loving notes from readers, and I thank you all. This has set a new standard for me. Ordinarily when I open an email, I’m expecting big-time political push back. This was a sweet, healing interlude, connecting with readers heart to heart. Let it be. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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ost of us want to recycle correctly. Yet how many of us have stood over a recycling bin holding a plastic takeout container or a bottle cap, wondering, does this actually go in here? I recently had the opportunity to see what happens after we make that decision. I toured the Sunset Park Materials Recovery Facility in Brooklyn, where much of New York City’s metal, glass and plastic recycling is processed and sorted. It’s an impressive operation. Magnets separate metals while optical scanners identify different plastics; air jets shoot materials onto their proper conveyor belts; and workers, artificial intelligence and robotic arms provide additional quality control. Yet my biggest takeaway was that even with all of that advanced technology, recycling is far more complicated than simply dropping an item with a chasing-arrows symbol into a bin. In fact, much of what I learned doesn’t
happen in localities across the state. Take the Town of Hempstead alone. Trash and recycling pickup is not handled by one office. It is divided among the town’s Sanitation Department, a number of sanitary districts and a patchwork of villages, each running its own program with its own rules. A resident of one block may follow completely different recycling instructions than someone a few streets over, simply because they fall in a different district or village. Multiply that across Long Island, and across the state, and it becomes clear why a recycling symbol can only tell you so much. It’s a hard truth to acknowledge, but the recycling symbol on a piece of packaging doesn’t guarantee that your local municipality can process it. That means a material residents believe is recyclable may actually be treated as regular trash. The single best thing residents can do is learn their local program’s specific rules rather than relying solely on the symbol. I learned a few practical lessons that clear up common misconceptions. For instance, avoiding “contamination”
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doesn’t mean that every container needs to be scrubbed spotless; a little residual peanut butter in a jar is manageable. The bigger issue is putting the wrong materials into the recycling stream altogether. Flexible materials like plastic bags act as “tanglers,” wrapping around sorting machinery and bringing operations to a halt. Even worse, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries pose a severe fire hazard at waste facilities, and should never be placed in household bins. Ultimately, the most important lesson from the tour was that better recycling can only take us so far. We often repeat the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle,” but public conversation tends to focus overwhelmingly on the last word. There’s a reason “reduce” and “reuse” come first. Even after sophisticated machinery successfully sorts our waste, those materials need a destination. Recycling is an economic market. Some recovered materials have significant value, while others have very little, and prices fluctuate dramatically. Just because a product is technically recyclable doesn’t mean that recycling it is practical or economical.
here’s a reason ‘reduce’ and ‘reuse’ come first in that wellknown phrase.
That means we must address waste before it ever reaches a processing facility. While consumers must recycle correctly and governments must offer clear guidance and infrastructure, responsibility cannot rest on their shoulders alone. It also must extend to the companies producing the waste. That is the foundation of Extended Producer Responsibility, a policy approach New York has been considering that would require manufacturers to take greater financial and logistical responsibility for the packaging they introduce into our communities. When companies are held accountable for what happens to their packaging at the end of its life, they have a powerful incentive to design products using less material and components that are easier to reuse or recycle. Touring the Sunset Park facility reinforced that there is no single silver bullet for our waste crisis. We need clearer public education and more robust recycling infrastructure across regions like Long Island, but we must also prioritize reduction and reuse. Recycling matters, and we should all strive to do it correctly. But the most effective way to manage waste will always be to create less of it in the first place. Michaelle Solages represents the 22nd Assembly District.
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nformation has never been easier to share — and somehow, it has never been easier to misunderstand. A text message can reach a dozen people in seconds. Emails can be forwarded with a click. Group chats keep families, friends and co-workers connected. Businesses communicate through websites, social media, apps and automated messages. Yet confusion remains remarkably common. Often, the problem isn’t that people disagree. It’s that they’re working with different information. One person thinks the family gathering starts at 2, while another was told 3. Two employees complete the same task because no one clearly assigned responsibility. A customer expects one thing, because that’s what a website says, only to hear something different from an employee. A plan changes, but the people affected never get the message. Then come the assumptions. People fill in gaps when information is missing. They guess what someone meant. They assume someone else handled a task. When things go wrong, frustration can quickly become anger or resentment. We should advocate for something simple but too often overlooked: better coordination and clearer communication. That doesn’t mean turning every decision into a meeting, copying everyone on every email or creating another group chat. It means being intentional. Who needs to know? What do they need to know? Who is responsible? Has
something changed? If it has, have the affected people been told? Consider your family. Planning a birthday party, a holiday gathering or a weekend outing can get complicated when several people make arrangements independently. Maybe someone buys food that someone else already bought. A guest is given one time, while everyone else has another. A few minutes spent making sure everyone has the same information can prevent hours of frustration. The same applies to friends and coworkers. When plans change, people need to know. When responsibilities are divided, everyone should understand who is doing what. When there’s uncertainty, asking a question is almost always better than making an assumption. Businesses and organizations have a responsibility, too. Customers shouldn’t have to navigate conflicting information depending on whether they visit a website, receive an email or speak with an employee. If hours change, services become unavailable or procedures are different, that information should be updated where customers are most likely to find it. Clear communication also means acknowledging when something has changed. Too often, people continue operating according to an outdated plan because no one made the extra call, sent the email or had the necessary conversation. A few minutes of communication can head off lots of unnecessary work. Communication is a two-way respon-
sibility. Sending information isn’t enough; sometimes we need to make sure it was understood. That can be as simple as asking, “Does everyone understand the plan?” or “Are we all on the same page?” Clarity builds trust. When people know what is expected, who is responsible and where things stand, they’re more likely to feel respected and confident. When information is unclear, people are left to guess — and guessing is where misunderstandings begin. There’s a broader lesson for our communities. Schools, municipalities, civic organizations, nonprofits and businesses are more likely to earn cooperation when people understand what is happening and why. Clear communication makes it easier for residents and customers to participate and understand decisions. The answer isn’t necessarily more emails, meetings or messages. It is better information delivered to the right people at the right time, with clear responsibility for what happens next. Before assuming someone else handled something or becoming frustrated because someone “should have known,” we should first ask whether they were actually told. In our families, friendships and workplaces and our dealings with businesses and organizations, we can all do a better job of making sure the right people have the right information. It takes little effort — and can save us a lot of time, frustration and aggravation.
letters How much did county residents pay for that presidential rally? To the Editor: Re President Trump’s rally at the Nassau County Police Department’s training facility on Aug. 14 (“A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit,” Aug. 20-26): The rally’s theme was public safety, and how Nassau County is the safest county in the U.S. The truth is that our county first achieved that accolade under the leadership of then County Executive Laura Curran. As I watched the rally on television, it sure looked like a campaign event, with everyone running for office on the Republican ticket invited up to the stage to receive the president’s endorsement. The backdrop for all of this was the hundreds of police officers and trainees who were cheering on the same president who pardoned the folks who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol. I wonder how much of our county funds, raised by residents’ taxes, were spent on salaries and overtime to have those police in the stands, provide protection for the president and close our streets
and highways for the convoy of vehicles through our county that day. Is that the wisest way to use our county tax dollars? How does this help our citizens
and communities? BILL YOUNGfERT Franklin Square
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he Peninsula Public Library is one of the most important public institutions serving the Lawrence-Cedarhurst-Atlantic Beach community. Despite its modest size, Peninsula has the highest circulation of any library in Nassau County. It serves a highly educated, reading-oriented community that has long valued literacy, learning and access to information. That’s why the library’s current condition should concern every resident. Unfortunately, the library has fallen under the control of a small group of mostly unelected people whose actions are not aligned with the best interests of the institution or its patrons. In recent years, the board amended its bylaws in ways that effectively allow trustees to avoid elections. Of the five current trustees, three were appointed to fill unexpired terms — appointments that appear inconsistent with New York education law, which requires that such vacancies be filled at the next annual election. The consequences of this governance breakdown are now painfully visible:
■ The library has been without a director since January 2026, despite more than five months of notice prior to her departure. The assistant director position is also vacant. Without professional leadership, book ordering and essential operations have stalled. I have heard from constituents about empty shelves, long waits for materials and overburdened staff. My own family, heavy library users, increasingly find ourselves relying on neighboring libraries.
Reducing Saturday access at a heavily used library is difficult to reconcile with the institution’s responsibility to serve the entire community. Finally, light attendance on Saturdays helps an overburdened staff catch up.
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■ Staffing has dropped from 22 employees to just 12, many of whom are demoralized and seeking other employment.
he board should be replaced by those who will honor the public trust.
■ The elevator was out of service for nearly a year, limiting access for patrons with disabilities and raising serious ADA compliance concerns. ■ Several board meetings have been held without proper public notice, restricting attendance and violating New York’s open-meetings law. ■ At a chaotic meeting on Aug. 13, the board announced — over strong public objection — that the library would close on Saturdays. This decision disproportionately harms working families, students and seniors who may only have Saturdays available to visit the library.
■ Efforts by previous boards to secure a new, modern facility — long recognized as essential due to Peninsula’s heavy usage — appear to have been abandoned. These are not merely technical questions. Public institutions work best when those who govern them are accountable to the public they serve. Some board members have attempted to justify their actions as cost-saving measures. This claim doesn’t withstand scrutiny. Library taxes represent only 1 to 2 percent of local property tax bills — typically just a few hundred dollars per year. Closing on Saturdays, failing to order books and reducing staff together
Letters A stronger grid for Long Island To the Editor: This month marked the 23rd anniversary of the Northeast blackout that left 50 million residents in the dark. The event is a stark reminder of what can happen when critical transmission infrastructure fails, and why projects like Propel NY are essential. Electric transmission is the backbone of our energy system, moving electricity long distances from where it’s generated to the communities that depend on it. While we have made progress since the 2003 blackout, the lesson from that historic event remains clear: Our grid is only as strong as its weakest link. The state’s grid operator, New York Independent System Operator, has been sounding the alarm about growing reliability challenges on Long Island and in the downstate region. Winter cold snaps and summer heat waves are putting enormous strain on the grid, requiring emergency procedures to keep the lights on. Without investment, the region faces increasing risk to energy reliability. Propel NY is a key solution to ensure that Long Island and the downstate region have the necessary infrastructure to deliver power for our growing needs. Put sim-
■ State and Nassau library officials have repeatedly warned the board to comply with state law and regulations. These warnings have gone largely unheeded, placing the library at risk of losing state funding and facing potential removal of the board by state authorities. This has already been threatened by the state.
ply, Propel is designed to avoid brownouts and blackouts while strengthening the local economy and lowering the cost of power. Our transmission network operates like a highway system, and it’s now experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic. Power that could serve the area can’t get here efficiently or economically due to bottlenecks on aging transmission lines. Picture the Throgs Neck and Whitestone bridges at rush hour, with dead-stopped traffic. Propel is the equivalent of adding three new “bridges” between Long Island and the statewide grid to create new pathways for power flows. It will reduce congestion, lower electricity costs and significantly reduce the risk of power interruptions. Propel doesn’t rely on one generation source — whatever power is available and less expensive can move on Propel. This provides the NYISO with more flexibility to power the region with modern underground cables, even under challenging circumstances. With growing power demand, extreme weather and grid congestion, investing in modern, resilient transmission systems isn’t optional. Every mile of upgraded line and every new substation bring us closer to a future where blackouts are history. JORIS VELDhOVEN President, NY Transco
produce negligible savings, while inflicting significant harm on the community. A new facility, financed over many years, remains a critical need. When I attempted to discuss these issues with Akiva Lubin, the current (unelected) board chair, he insisted that all actions were legal and appropriate. Even if they were legal — and I don’t believe they are — they are certainly not appropriate. I am working with Assemblyman Ari Brown and State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick to seek appropriate action and accountability. Ultimately, the people who fund and use Peninsula Public Library deserve a voice in how it is governed. The library belongs to the public. It deserves leadership that remembers that. I urge the board to step aside and allow the community to elect trustees who will honor the public trust rather than consolidate personal authority. If the board refuses, state officials have already indicated they may intervene. Public engagement will strengthen that effort. Please join me — along with Brown and Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick — in demanding immediate change. I welcome your comments at hkopel@nassaucountyny.gov, and will ensure that they reach the appropriate authorities. Howard Kopel represents Nassau County’s 7th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s presiding officer.
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