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survivor finds light after Oct. 7 Head of School Raz Levin said the event was intended to honor the victims of Oct. 7 Three years after the Oct. 7, while also reminding the Jew2023, Hamas terrorist attacks in ish community of the imporIsrael, the Lev Jewish Academy tance of unity and resilience. “Oct. 7 turned into one of in Lawrence brought its school community together for an eve- the worst days of the State of Israel,” Levin said, ning of remem“a day of an brance, reflection attempt for a genoand hope featuring cide in Israel.” a survivor of the He said the Nova Music Festiattacks affected val massacre. Jews not only in The academy, Israel, but around formerly known as the world. Brandeis Hebrew “Many of the Academy, hosted “A Jews in Israel and Conversation with all around the Chen Almog,” who world still think survived the about Oct. 7,” Levin attacks in which said. “Babies, kids, 1,200 people were young men and killed and 251 othwomen, soldiers, ers taken captive. CHEN ALMog elderly — so many Almog, who also Nova Music Festival victims.” served as a combat survivor Levin said the soldier in the Israel school has a Defense Forces’ artillery corps, shared her first- responsibility to remember hand account of the attack, her those who were killed while escape and the emotional jour- teaching students about the ney she has taken toward challenges facing the Jewish people. rebuilding her life. “We need to take an oath,” The evening featured presentations from students, parents he said. “For sure, our enemies and teachers before Almog are strong, but we need to be addressed the audience. COntinueD On Page 5

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Hewlett celebrated 100 years of football on Oct. 9 with a 23-20 victory over the Sewanhaka Ravens. Senior running back Dylan Parchment marched into the end zone with 1:08 left to play.

From Blue Jackets to Bulldogs, Hewlett celebrates 100 years By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

Whether you were a spectator, player or coach on Hewlett High School’s football field on Oct. 9, the Bulldogs’ 23-20 victory over the Sewanhaka Ravens was magical: a 34-yard completion from quarterback Preston Cusumano to wide receiver Aaron Pahl set up Dylan Parchment’s 2-yard game-winning touchdown run. As the Bulldogs celebrated their centennial anniversary, the win became another page in the program’s history. For student-athletes in Hewlett’s program, football is a year-round commitment. Players take part in offseason weightlifting programs, beginning in November, before

transitioning to summer conditioning — including weekly seven-on-seven noncontact scrimmages, in which skill-position players from different schools compete against one another. After nine months, in mid-August, players don their full gear and hit the gridiron for the 10-week season. If you asked a former player or coach, they might have trouble picking a favorite moment. “It’s really all the time spent around the team that I remember most,” Ryan May, a member of Hewlett’s class of 2020, wrote in a text message to the Herald.

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oday I want to keep building a life with room for joy, for love and for hope, because life is beautiful.

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Sun and Surf President ‘Mr. B’ leaves a lasting legacy at 86 By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

William “Bill” Baumert, the longtime president of Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach who devoted more than six decades to the area’s beachfront clubs and the people who belonged to them, died Oct. 1 from complications of a stroke, his family said. He was 86. Known affectionately as “Mr. B,” Baumert was a familiar and beloved figure at Sun & Surf, Silver Point and Breezy Point beach clubs, where he built lasting relationships with generations of members, families and employees. When a tornado tore through Sun & Surf in August, Baumert came to the damaged club and spoke with reporters amid the wreckage. He outlined plans to restore the beachfront club and was determined to see it return to its former glory. “He really cared,” his wife, Denise Baumert, of Atlantic Beach, said. “He cared about those beach clubs so much.” William A. Baumert was born in Brooklyn on May 25, 1940, and grew up in Breezy Point, Queens. He began working as a lifeguard at the Breezy Point Beach Club and eventually took on other roles there, launching a career that would span more than 60 years at the three beach clubs. Baumert also served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1965, continuing what his family described as a lifelong connection to the water. Denise Baumert remembered meeting her future husband at Sun & Surf about 50 years ago. He was working behind the bar when she asked him what he did during the winter. The two eventually married and were together for more than 40 years, blending their families.

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Longtime President of Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach William “Bill” Baumert died at 86 after complications from a stroke on Oct. 1. “He was a great person to be around,” Denise said. “He was the most caring person ever.” Christopher Cullinan, one of Denise Baumert’s children, said Baumert was deeply devoted to his family. “Nothing made him happier than when we were happy,” said Cullinan, who lives in Massachusetts.

Baumert had nine grandchildren, and spending time with them was one of his greatest joys, family members said. “Spending time with his grandkids was his life,” said Denise Maier, Denise Baumert’s daughter, of Atlantic Beach. “He wanted to give them the world.” In statements posted on social media following his death, Sun & Surf and Silver Point described Baumert as a beloved fixture of summers at the beach. The clubs were “as much a part of Mr. B’s life as he was of theirs,” the statements said, noting that he took great pride in the relationships he developed with members over the years. To his employees, the clubs said, Baumert was more than a boss. He was a “dedicated, loyal, and caring leader” who valued the people who worked alongside him. His death came just weeks after the Aug. 20 tornado damaged Sun & Surf, including dozens of cabanas. Baumert had remained focused on rebuilding the club and preserving the place that had been central to his life. For generations of beach club members, Baumert was more than an administrator. He was a constant presence who helped create summer memories and connections. His legacy, his family and the clubs said, will continue through the generations of members, families and employees whose lives he touched. In addition to his wife and stepchildren, Cullinan and Maier, Baumert is survived by his children, Vicky Coon and Christopher Baumert, both of Thornwood, Westchester County, and nine grandchildren. A funeral Mass was held Oct. 6 at St. Ignatius Martyr Church in Long Beach, followed by burial at St. John’s Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens.

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Chabad Five Towns CTeens marks Oct. 7 with service and solidarity By MELISSA BERMAN Students from Hewlett High School, Lawrence High School and Lynbrook High School gathered at Rabbi Meir and Hadassah Geisinsky’s home in Cedarhurst on Oct. 7 for a Chabad Five Towns CTeen community service program honoring the victims of the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel three years ago and supporting Israeli soldiers. The evening combined remembrance, prayer and action, with students decorating bedazzled claw clips and engraving keychains for Israel Defense Forces soldiers. They also heard from Yehonatan Asayag, 24, a former IDF special forces soldier and machine gunner who shared his experiences on Oct. 7, 2023, and his subsequent service fighting Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Organized by CTeen, a Jewish youth organization, the program encouraged students to honor those who were killed and taken hostage while showing support for the soldiers who continue to defend Israel. Romy Fruman and Harley Moritz, sophomores at Hewlett High School who helped lead the evening, opened with reflections on the attacks, in which more than 1,200 people were killed and hundreds were taken hostage. “Three years later, we still carry that with us, and we know so many of you do, too,” Fruman said. She spoke of the families, children, grandparents and babies whose lives were changed that morning, and of the responsibility to remember those who were killed and the families who waited for loved ones to return. Moritz said the students’ study of the Kindertransport, the rescue of about 10,000 Jewish children from Nazi-controlled Europe before World War II, had taught them that remembrance must be accompanied by action. “The lesson we learned from the survivors we inter-

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Hewlett High School Sophomores Harley Moritz, left, and Romy Fruman, right, helped organize an Oct. 7, 2023 community service evening where they heard from former IDF Special Forces Unit Soldier Yehonatan Asayag. viewed is that remembering is not enough,” she said. “Someone has to act.” Asayag, who was born and raised in Queens and grew up traveling between New York and Israel, said he began thinking about military service as a child. He remembered asking his mother why soldiers patrolled

Israeli streets but were not visible in the same way when he returned to New York. After graduating high school in 2019, he enlisted in the IDF, joining the Givati Brigade and earning a place in its special forces unit after a demanding selection process. His training prepared him for counterterrorism operations and dangerous missions in the West Bank. He said repeated raids and exposure to violence took a toll on his mental health after years of service. On Oct. 7, 2023, Asayag was in New York with his family for Shabbat dinner when he began receiving calls and messages about the attacks. Within two hours, members of his former unit were being called back to duty. Three days later, he was in Israel, reuniting with his teammates and preparing to enter Gaza. Asayag described the fear and uncertainty of entering the territory, the fighting he witnessed and the physical and emotional toll of combat. “I am a living testimony of what actually happened here,” he said. “I know what happened there. No one’s going to convince me otherwise.” Asayag urged the students not to be intimidated by accusations they may encounter in high school, college or online, encouraging them to seek reliable information and speak up for Israel. “Do not let them fool you, do not let them trick you,” he said, warning that social media can spread misleading claims about the war. He closed by encouraging the students to continue attending community gatherings, praying for soldiers and advocating for Israel, emphasizing that their support makes a difference to those serving. “Keep on doing the things that you’re doing,” Asayag said. “Keep on coming to events like this. Keep on advocating for Israel.”

Inwood, Lawrence-Cedarhurst fire departments, receive grant money By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

The Inwood Fire Department and the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department were awarded $293,333 in federal funding for protective grade and equipment upgrades. Both departments applied for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help fire departments obtain necessary equipment. Inwood received more than $220,476, which will help purchase a new ambulance. Chief of Department Josiyah Green said the department’s current ambulance is more than 15 years old. He said the average cost of an ambulance is between $220,000 and $300,000. Green, whose been with the department for 11 years, five as a chief, said some of the ambulance’s cost comes from its stretcher — a power-loading stretcher, which uses an automated loading system to lift and secure patients without straining the medical crew — an $80,000 investment. “You also have your equipment that you need to keep the ambulance state certified,” Green said. “A monitor is pretty expensive, AEDs [as well], so on top of just the cost of the ambulance itself, the equipment does add up.” Green said the department received 60 calls requiring an ambulance in Septmeber. From Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, he said, the department has had 15.

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Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department received more than $72,000 in grant money, which it will use the funding to replace turnout gear for its members — degraded, in part, by their many uses, including on Aug. 19, when a tanker overturned in North Lawrence. He credited the Inwood Fire District’s assistant district manager, Melissa Rivelli, for securing the funding. Lawrence-Cedarhurst received $72,857, which the department will use to replace and upgrade turnout gear. Ex-chief Michael Beilinson said the department will look to purchase at least 15 sets of

gear and estimated each would cost $7,000. The National Fire Protection Agency, Beilinson said, recommends replacing fire turnout gear after 10 years. There are variables to that, he said, such as how active a person is in the department and the nature of the call. An example, Beilinson said, was on Aug. 19, when a tanker

carrying gasoline overturned in North Lawrence. “Your boots absorb all that gasoline,” he said. “And the foam and stuff, that degrades the boots and turnout gear. Depending on what you encounter, that determines the lifespan of your turnout gear.”

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How will architects use A.I.? Ask The Architect

Q. There’s been a lot of controversy about A.I. lately, and I’m wondering what it has done for architects. Do you see a threat to your job, or has it been helpful? Will it lower the cost of architects? What do you see in the immediate future?

A. As Yogi Berra once said, the future ain’t what it used to be. It’s

getting closer all the time. Artificial intelligence is a way to solve problems faster using computers. I wish it were so, that A.I. saved time and money, especially for planning, drawing and building. The process of developing a project — a renovation, addition or new building — has many stages. First there’s what’s referred to as “scope of work,” that is, putting together an outline of the needs to be fulfilled, the onte eeper study of limitations, such as laws (building and zoning codes) and physical restrictions (weather, water and other influences), the process of getting all the spaces to flow together and be sized well, the material selections, structural analysis, the creation of the pretty picture to make the project look good, then the process of documenting everything into a set of construction plans showing how all the thousands of parts go together. There will come a time when the assembly part of the process, on screen and paper, will be faster, because the computer processing is faster, but because each stage also includes human emotion, unwritten local rules and owner decisions, unless humans just step aside, the computer can’t read minds, at least not yet, and the process will still need human guidance for a long time to come. I’ve been able to develop artistic renderings of what a project will look like in an hour (with multiple voice command edits) instead of a day, but the computer will assemble parts in ways that may be physically impossible if not closely monitored, such as balconies protruding from buildings with no way to get out onto them, handrails running into windows, floors too thin to be structurally sound — blunders that a human can catch but A.I. hasn’t perfected, yet. Each part of the process has tasks that A.I. is helpful with, such as researching the most applicable section of a building code to determine if a selected window opening, set of stairs or fire safety equipment is correct. But A.I. can also select the wrong version of a law, one that’s outdated, and A.I. won’t know the difference. If a human doesn’t realize the error, problems move forward and can cause delays instead of saving time. Another problem is described as “garbage in, garbage out,” a phrase known in the computer industry since its beginnings. If the input isn’t clear and concise, the output is open to failure. Humans will need to sharpen their skills, too!

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Hewlett Elementary School dedicates Buddy Bench for Warren Muchnick Hewlett Elementary School honored the memory and lasting impact of longtime volunteer Warren Muchnick with the dedication of a Buddy Bench on the school’s playground on Oct. 5. Muchnick, who died last year, volunteered at HES for 17 years. During that time, he regularly worked with second- and thirdgrade students in small groups, becoming a valued and beloved member of the school community. The Buddy Bench was donated in Muchnick’s memory through the efforts of retired HES third-grade teacher Celina Bialt, along with former and current HES staff members, as well as Warren’s family and friends. Bialt had Muchnick in her classroom throughout his years volunteering at the school. The bench serves a special purpose, providing students with a place to sit when they may not have someone to play with. It also signals to classmates that they can reach out, invite the student to join them and help ensure that everyone feels included. Monday’s dedication brought together Muchnick’s family and friends, current and former HES staff members and members of the school community. Among those in attendance was Sandra Pensak, a former Hewlett Elementary School principal who was part of the HES community during

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Celina Bialt, retired Hewlett Elementary School third-grade teacher left, Heather Sosnovsky, HES Principal and Sandra Pensak, former Hewlett Elementary School principal at the Warren Muchnick Buddy Bench dedication on Oct. 5. much of Muchnick’s time as a volunteer. Remarks were shared by HES Principal Sosnovsky, retired HES teacher Celina Bialt and Muchnick’s widow, Wendy Muchnick, who reflected on his connection to the school and the lasting impact he had on students and staff. The HES Fifth Grade Chorus also performed as part of the ceremony. The Buddy Bench will serve as a lasting tribute to Muchnick while carrying forward the kindness, friendship and sense of belonging that he demonstrated throughout his many years at Hewlett Elementary School. — Melissa Berman

Syd Mandelbaum honored by TOH

The Town of Hempstead Board recently honored Cedarhurst resident and Air Force veteran Syd Mandelbaum for his work helping people facing food insecurity. Councilwoman Melissa “Missy” Miller recognized Mandelbaum for his work through Rock and Wrap It Up!, a program he founded that has collected more than 1.4 billion pounds of food for impoverished and food-insecure people. “Syd is a true local hero,” Miller wrote in a statement. “Thank you to Syd for all he does in our community.” Mandelbaum said the food pantry is averaging more than 500 families each month since May. “I was humbled to be asked to accept this presentation,” Mandelbaum wrote in a statement. Mandelbaum also thanked the volun-

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The Town of Hempstead Board recently honored Cedarhurst resident and Air Force veteran Syd Mandelbaum for his work helping people facing food insecurity. teers who help operate the pantry. “So much thanks to our amazing volunteers whose hard work makes our pantry possible,” he said. Mandelbaum also thanked Miller for her support. — Melissa Berman

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From Nova to New York, Almog finds hope strong as well.” He also emphasized that Jewish unity must extend beyond differences in background, nationality or religious practice. “It doesn’t matter if somebody is Black, American, Egyptian,” Levin said. “These are the unifiers of the Jewish team for us. They are all Jews.” Levin said meeting Almog and hearing her story brought the events of Oct. 7 into a deeply personal perspective. “She happened to be a survivor of this terrible party, a group of young men and women who celebrated life,” he said. “Instead of celebrating life, they had to face that.” Dvir Vider, a student at Lev Jewish Academy, told the audience that the three-year anniversary was an opportunity to remember the magnitude of the attacks and their continuing impact. “We are gathering today to mark the third anniversary of the tragic events of Oct. 7, 2023,” she said. “Events that are indescribable in human terms, devastating, resulting in shock, grief and trauma among Israeli society and among Jews across the globe.” Dvir described the morning of Oct. 7 as a day when Israel experienced an unprecedented terrorist attack. “The events of that day have left an indelible mark on our people,” she said. “We gather today not only to remember

those who were lost, but to honor their lives and ensure that their stories are never forgotten.” Almog recalled arriving at the Nova festival with a friend at about 2 a.m. It was her first festival, and she remembered being struck by the music, stage and energy of the event. Festival-goers danced and enjoyed themselves until around 6:30 a.m., when the music suddenly stopped. “Suddenly, everything around us just became very chaotic,” Almog said. Rockets filled the sky as people tried to flee, Almog recalled, adding that she and her friend joined a massive line of cars attempting to leave the festival grounds. “We got out and then was when I began to hear the gunfire,” Almog said. At one point, Almog froze as her friend continued running. The two became separated, and Almog found herself alone. She eventually followed others into hiding and spent about three hours lying on the ground, afraid to raise her head. “Most of what I remember from this entire hiding is what I heard,” she said. “It’s people calling for help. It’s people screaming in pain.” Eventually, she emerged from hiding and found a friend. They located her car, which miraculously had sustained only minor damage, and managed to drive

away. Almog arrived home that afternoon but soon decided she wanted to return to her military unit. She served for about a month and a half before an army psychiatrist determined she was no longer fit for service. She described the months that followed as a period of anger, fear and confusion. “I would cry, I would scream, I’d laugh within a moment of each other,” she said. “I could not sleep. I pulled away from the people who tried to help me.” Almog eventually traveled to the United States, where she began to see beauty and hope once again. She later moved to New York and began therapy. “I really began to see light,” she said. Almog encouraged members of the Lev community who are struggling with trauma to seek help. “Please do not dismiss your pain,” she said. “Do not compare it to someone else’s and decide that yours does not deserve care.” She said recovery does not mean forgetting what happened. “There can be light ahead, even when you cannot see it yet,” Almog said. “Sometimes you feel pulled backward. I know that feeling, but that does not erase the progress you have made.” She ended her story with a message of hope.

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Chen Almog, a Nova Music Festival survivor and former combat soldier in the Israel Defense Forces’ artillery corps, shared her story with an audience at Lev Jewish Academy in Lawrence. “There was a time when I could not imagine life feeling good again,” Almog said. “Today I want to keep building a life with room for joy, for love and for hope, because life is beautiful. Even after everything, I do believe that.”

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JACKSON LANGEVIN OCEANSIDE Senior SOCCER TO SAY LANGEVIN has been on a tear this season would be an understatement. One of only two Nassau County boys soccer players to have double-digits in goals (12) and assists (11) entering this week’s action, he’s as big a reason as any Oceanside is close to securing the top seed in the Class AAA playoffs. The Sailors were undefeated through 13 games. Langevin’s top performance came Sept. 30 when he scored a hat trick in a 4-3 win over Syosset.

games to watch Friday, Oct. 16 Boys Volleyball: Lawrence at Hewlett...............4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer: Division at East Meadow............4:30 p.m. Girls Volleyball: Clarke at Lawrence ......................5 p.m. Girls Volleyball: Plainedge at V.S. North ................5 p.m. Football: Lynbrook at ERock/WHemp ..................6 p.m. Football: Mepham at Long Beach ........................6 p.m. Football: Plainedge at South Side .......................6 p.m. Football: Syosset at Farmingdale ....................6:30 p.m. Football: Port Wash at Oceanside. ..................6:30 p.m. Football: New Hyde Park at MacArthur.................7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17 Girls Soccer: Kellenberg at Oceanside ...............10 a.m. Girls Volleyball: Oceanside at Massapequa........10 a.m. Girls Volleyball: Lynbrook at V.S. South...............10 a.m. Girls Volleyball: Kennedy at Calhoun ..................10 a.m. Football: Bethpage at Wantagh.......................1:30 p.m. Football: Herricks at Uniondale ......................1:30 p.m. Football: Carey at Garden City ........................1:30 p.m. Football: Kennedy at Calhoun ........................1:30 p.m. Football: Roosevelt at Baldwin........................1:30 p.m. Football: Lawrence at North Shore..................1:30 p.m. Football: Massapequa at East Meadow ..........1:30 p.m. Football: Sewanhaka at Elmont ......................1:30 p.m. Football: Malverne at Seaford .............................2 p.m.

Late fourth-quarter heroics capped a special night for Hewlett’s football program as it celebrated its 100th season. The Bulldogs once led Sewanhaka by 14, but trailed by as many as six and were down by four with two minutes remaining after being gifted a safety in the Nassau Conference II matchup. “We have a tremendous backfield with Dylan [Parchment] and Sal [Castro] and I just want to do my part when my number is called,” Aaron Pahl said. And that he did. Pahl caught a fourth-and-6 pass from quarterback Preston Cusumano to keep the Bulldogs alive, then set up Parchment’s game-winning 2-yard touchdown run with 1:08 remaining with an acrobatic 34-yard reception as Hewlett stunned the Ravens, 20-14, last Friday evening. “I knew Preston was going to put the ball where it needed to be,” Pahl said. “I had a good beat on it. I knew there were a couple of defenders right there, but I wasn’t thinking about them. I was just thinking about how to come down with the ball.” Sewanhaka drove from its own 45 to the Hewlett 16 in the final minute looking to put a damper on the celebration, but ultimately dropped its fourth straight after winning the opener. The Bulldogs improved to 3-2. “Our motto this year is `Don’t flinch,’ and tonight was a perfect example,” Hewlett head coach John Palladino said. “Not only week v

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Wideout Aaron Pahl’s leaping 34-yard catch set up Dylan Parchment’s game-winning touchdown for the Bulldogs. to week, but play to play we don’t want to get too high or too low. Tonight was a roller coaster and the kids did a great job of sticking with it.” The Ravens scored three straight touchdowns in the second quarter, including a pair in 10 seconds, to turn a 14-point deficit into a 20-14

halftime lead they’d still hold with 2:05 left. Junior tailback Amari James starred for the visitors with all three scores as part of a 147-yard rushing performance. “It’s a really tough loss because of how hard the kids battled,” Sewanhaka head coach George Kasimatis said.

“Hewlett beat us on some big plays. The same thing happened to us here last year. We can’t dwell on it because we have a big one against Elmont next.” The Bulldogs struck first after senior Justin Poveda’s fumble recovery at the Sewanhaka 12 led to Castro’s 1-yard touchdown run two plays later. It was 6-0 with 5:21 left in the opening quarter. The offense was back in business again after senior Brody Apter recovered the ensuing wobbly kickoff. Cusumano completed a pair of fourth-down passes on a drive that culminated 46 seconds into the second quarter with his 7-yard touchdown toss to Apter. Castro’s 2-point conversion run made it 14-0. Then James, junior quarterback Peyton Saravia-Sims and a spirited defense sparked by Lance Williams Jr., Justin Moreau, Matthew Roper and Anthony Gutierrez brought the Ravens back. James scored on back-toback snaps, the latter from 37 yards was set up by a GleedArly Josma fumble recovery off a squib kick. It was suddenly tied at 14. James’ 2-yard touchdown run with 49 seconds to go in the half gave the visitors their first lead at 20-14. The score held until the waning moments. Pinned inside their own 5 with 2:10 left, the Ravens elected to take a safety and Hewlett began its final possession at its own 46 following the free kick. “Unbelieve atmosphere here tonight with the 100th celebration and we’re going to enjoy this one,” Palladino said.

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awrence High School students, faculty and administrators got into the homecoming spirit with a pep rally on Oct. 2, ahead of the varsity football team’s homecoming game against Island Trees on Oct. 3. The rally featured performances by the school’s band, varsity cheerleaders and dance department, bringing energy and school spirit to the celebration. Class of 2027 officers served as emcees for the event, including Secretary Matthew Arce, Vice President Joel Rodriguez, Treasurer Rosmel Escorcio and President Corey Shakur Jr. The homecoming court was also recognized during the ceremony, with Fatima Franco crowned Homecoming Queen and Carey Shakur crowned Homecoming King. Priscella Jimenez was named Senior Princess and Julien Toombs was named Senior Prince, as students and staff celebrated the start of homecoming weekend. — Melissa Berman

The Varsity Cheerleaders performed a spirited routine for the students, faculty and administration. Homecoming Queen Fatima Franco, left, Homecoming King Carey Shakur, Senior Princess Priscella Jimenez and Senior Prince Julien Toombs were crowned during the ceremony.

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Emcees for the Pep Rally included Class of 2027 Secretary Marrhew Arce, left, Vice President Joel Rodriguez, Treasurer Rosmel Escorcio and President Corey Shakur, Jr.

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Hewlett’s former nickname — played their games just down the street, at Hewlett Elementary School. Before the days of video, Hewlett football was marred by a lack of success, including 26 consecutive losses from 1944 to 1948. In the following 25 years, the program had some of its best moments. Teenage columnists like Toni Robin, a member of Hewlett’s class of 1977, captured weekly highlights for the Nassau Herald. She wrote about how Hewlett braved a torrential downpour to defeat Valley Stream South in a game dedicated to Drew Cascardi, for his efforts as a student-athlete. Cascardi died in 2019, of cancer. Robin highlighted the efforts of alumni Brian Foster and Ricky Lyons — who scored touchdowns that wet Saturday afternoon — and John Amitrano Sr., Steve Cohen, Kenny Rochler, Gene Marosy and Dave Simpson. “Around 4 o clock, if you happened to hear honking, it was the victory parade advertising the win,” Robin wrote. “That night was the victory party at ‘Amo’s’ house.” In the 1980s, Hewlett adopted the Bulldog name and had its fair share of highlights. After falling to the Great Neck South Rebels in an intra-league championship showdown on Nov. 6, 1982, the returning players went undefeated in 1983. That same year, the team presented a Hewlett superfan known as Lenny — a World War II veteran — with his own jersey.

A new age of Hewlett football Before the 1990 season, Hewlett hired Jay Iaquinta — one of the most decorated coaches in Nassau County over the past three and a half decades — as head coach. In 1992, the Bulldogs played their home games at Lynbrook’s Marion Street School while they awaited their brand-new home field at Hewlett High. The team didn’t surrender its first points of the season, a field goal, until mid-October. The Bulldogs went 6-2 in 1992 despite having no Homecoming game and playing five of their first six games on the road. Hewlett would fall to a dominant Garden City team in the Big Four Champions semifinal, 28-13 — Garden City’s 28th consecutive win. “We overcame a lot of obstacles and the kids bought in,” Iaquinta said of his early years. “They outworked a lot of their opponents, and that led to success.” The program saw many talented players. The Bulldogs’ 1994 team was headlined by Matt Margulies, a.k.a. “Air Margulies,” a 6-foot-4, 235-pound quarterback who drew comparisons to Miami Dolphins star Dan Marino. Margulies was recruited by dozens of colleges schools before suiting up at quarterback for Dartmouth. “He was a strong passer and was a leader,” Iaquinta said. From 1992 to 2014, The Bulldogs were county champions once and Big Four Champions — teams that win their quarterfinal matchup — 12 times. They won a county title in 1999, the first in

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Max and Ryan May, numbers 3 and 24, grew up playing football in Hewlett together. Their curiosity was sparked when they were water boys for the team in the early 2010s.

Hewlett football records since 1980 Touchdowns Game: Dylan Parchment, 2026, 5 Season: Mark Wohlstadter, 19991, 19 Career: Vinny Morello. 2016-2018, 35

Rushing Yards Game: Vinny Morello, 2018, 307 Season: Gerard Zappa, 1982, 1,482 Career: Gerard Zappa, 1980-1982, 3,347

Passing Yards Game: Mark Winkler, 2021, 279 Season: Matt Margulies, 1994, 1,220 Career: Matt Margulies, 1992-1994, 2,714

Passing Touchdowns Game: Stefano Borsellino, 2025, 2 Season: Jim Aberasturi, 1996, 15 Career: Jim Aberasturi, 1995-1997, 29

Receptions Game: Jonathan Hillsberg, 2025, 8 Season: Mark Wohlstadter, 1999, 37 Career: Larry LaManna, 1993-1995, 83

Receiving Yards Game: Evan Greenberg, 2021, 215 Season: Unknown Career: Unknown

Season: Jadon Margulies, 2022, 39 Career: Jadon Margulies. 2021-2022, 96

Tackles Game: Tredd Smith, 2014, 23 Season: Tredd Smith, 2014, 140 Career: Tredd Smith, 2012-2014, 341

Sacks Game: Nelson Pierre, 2013, 3 Season: Nelson Pierre, 2013, 8 Career: Tredd Smith, 2012-2014, 9

Interceptions Game: Jason Casanova, 2004 and Stefano Borsellino, 2024, 3 Season: Chris Casanova, 2001, 7 Career: Mark Wohlstadter, 1997-1999, 12

Longest Touchdown run: Daniel Hillsberg, 2015, 97 yards Touchdown pass: Zach Richman to Kevin Dehaney, 2012, 85 yards Field goal: Max Seibald, 2004, 48 yards Kick return: Jonathan Hillsberg, 2025, 95 yards Punt return: Max Seibald, 2004, 94 yards Interception return: Dante Sibbles, 2014, 85 yards

Pancake Blocks Game: Jadon Margulies, 2022, 11 school history, which Iaquinta said was his favorite moment at Hewlett. “The administration was good — I had great assistant coaches,” he recalled of his 26 years at the school. “The parents were real good to us, and obviously the kids were great, hardworking kids

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who wanted to be good. I have nothing but great memories about coaching at Hewlett, and I feel fortunate to have had the privilege to coach here.” Iaquinta has amassed more than 210 victories in his career, from stints at Lynbrook, Hewlett, Manhasset and now

as offensive coordinator at BellmoreJFK. He was named Nassau County’s Coach of the Year in 1986 and 2021.

‘I couldn’t wait to be one of them’ Along Hewlett’s sidelines between 2010 and 2012, you might have seen some boys, no older than 11, passing out water bottles to players. Two of them were Max and Ryan May. Ryan, now 24, said that watching the older players made him want to play football. He remembered being in Hewlett’s locker room before a playoff matchup with Lawrence when, he said, the players seemed to him like adults. “At the time, I couldn’t wait to be one of them,” he wrote in a text message. The May brothers began playing football in middle school. Playing in the fall from 2013 to 2019, Ryan said, kept him close with his friends, while he sharpened his skills. On the field, Ryan said, he could feel the energy from head coach John Palladino and the rest of the staff, Palladino constantly pushed Ryan and his teammates to improve. “I remember Coach Palladino always talking about the importance of ‘buying in,’” Ryan wrote. “It wasn’t until I started playing sports in college that I really understood what he meant.” The May brothers moved on to play lacrosse at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa. Max, a goalie, and Ryan, an attacker, had both played at Hewlett. Ryan now works in international tax services, and Max is in his third year of law school at Hofstra and will join Kirkland & Ellis, a firm in Manhattan, as a corporate associate next fall. “I’m really grateful for the role [the coaches] played in helping me develop into the person I am today,” Ryan wrote. “More than anything, I think my favorite part was the people.”

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Woodmere’s Judy Cohen preserves her father’s war story By MELISSA BERMAN After decades of writing stories of her own, longtime Woodmere resident Judy Cohen is turning her attention to a story she believes deserves to be told, her late father’s experiences as a Jewish American soldier captured by German forces during World War II. Cohen is working to publish “The Hidden Dog Tags: Frank Haratz’s Story of Survival,” based on a handwritten memoir her father left her about his wartime experiences. Haratz concealed his Jewish identity while imprisoned as a prisoner of war, knowing that discovery could have cost him his life. “I begged my father to write his memoirs about World War II,” Cohen said. Haratz wrote about his experiences as an 18-yearold Bronx teenager who had never traveled far from home before being drafted into the Army. While in captivity, he spoke French to establish that he was an American soldier while keeping his Jewish identity hidden. He also understood the German conversations around him. Cohen said her father rarely discussed his military service. When she once told him that his memoir lacked the sights, sounds and smells of his experiences, he made clear that revisiting those memories was too painful. “He said to me, ‘I can’t go back. I won’t go there again,’” she recalled. Cohen said she respected his reluctance to revisit the war. She held the handwritten account for 20 years before deciding to work on it herself, drawing on her experience as an author and conducting research to provide historical context. “I started to work on the memoir, and I’ve been

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Longtime Woodmere resident Judy Cohen is working to publish her late father’s memoir: “The Hidden Dog Tags: Frank Haratz’s Story of Survival.” doing it for months,” she said. She has researched locations her father mentioned in Europe and gathered photographs and background information to support his account. She also visited the Peninsula Public Library in Hewlett to seek resources about World War II and the soldiers who fought there. The project has also revealed details about her father’s experiences that she had misunderstood.

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Cohen had long believed he was wounded by a gunshot but learned that shrapnel from an explosion had injured him. After recovering, Haratz transferred from the infantry to artillery, a change he believed ultimately saved his life. “He said, ‘Getting hurt was the best thing that happened to me in my life,’” Cohen recalled. Now, Cohen hopes to preserve her father’s story for her children and grandchildren, as well as readers interested in Jewish American soldiers and World War II history. “He deserves to have it done,” she said. “I knew it was going to be a tremendous undertaking, but I’m glad I’m doing this for the grandkids.” Unlike her previous books, which she self-published, Cohen hopes to find a literary agent and traditional publishing house for the memoir. She has researched agents who represent Jewish writing, military accounts and memoirs and plans to begin contacting them. Cohen spent 27 years working for the Board of Education, predominantly teaching kindergarten and mentoring new teachers. Since retiring, she has continued writing, publishing more than 1,000 stories on Medium, an online platform where writers share their work. Her first book, “Standing at Heaven’s Doorstep,” is a collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories. She later published “Teaching Young Children to Write and Read,” inspired by her years in education, and “Devin and the Devil,” a fantasy romance. Writing remains a creative outlet, she said, and she enjoys connecting with fellow writers and exploring different genres. “I really love it,” Cohen said. “I can afford to enjoy my writing and be an editor and do what kind of what I want to do.”

Joshua Kugler takes the helm at Mount Sinai

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By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com Dr. Joshua Kugler has spent nearly 25 years caring for patients at Mount Sinai South Nassau. Now, he is taking on a new role at the Oceanside hospital, as it enters what he describes as one of the most consequential periods in its history. Kugler, 57, was recently named interim president of Mount Sinai South Nassau, succeeding Dr. Adhi Sharma, who retired earlier this summer after leading the hospital since 2021. Kugler, a longtime emergency medicine physician and former chair of the hospital’s Emergency Department, said his focus will be on continuing the hospital’s expansion while preserving the community-oriented culture that has kept him there for decades. “I am focused on the expansion of advanced services for our patients on the South Shore of Nassau County while ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff,” Kugler said. The hospital has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, including the opening of the Fennessy Family Emergency Department and a four-story Feil Family Pavilion for expanded critical care capacity. The campus is also in the midst of bringing new surgical capabilities to the South Shore. On Sept. 29, four of nine newly constructed operating rooms opened, including highly specialized rooms designed for cardiac and neurological procedures. “It gives you a lot of perspective,” Kugler said. “Everybody is part of a team.” The expansion is part of a roughly $500 million capital program that has included new parking lots for staff and patients, a new cafeteria, the new operating rooms, and the emergency room. “They’re beautiful critical care spaces, and that’s about touching people when they’re at their most vulnerable,” he said. “People are vulnerable, the families are vulnerable, and patients can be at great risk. Now, we have beautiful spaces for them.” For Kugler, the growth represents more than new buildings and equipment. It is part of a long-running effort to give South Shore residents access to increasingly advanced care closer to home. “I was never a big fan of transplanting people,” Kugler said, recalling his years in the emergency department. “It’s really humbling as an emergency room doctor to stabilize a patient in the emergency room, connect with the family, and then have to tell them, ‘I’m sorry, we can’t provide the level of care needed here.’” Kugler said the ability to provide more complex care locally can ease the burden on patients and their families, particularly when serious illness requires repeated hospital visits. His connection to the South Shore extends well beyond his role at the hospital, giving him a personal investment in the community he serves. Kugler was born in Brooklyn and grew up on Long Island. Before becoming a physician, he worked as a lifeguard at Jones

Beach and Robert Moses and became an EMT, experiences that helped shape his desire to work in medicine. “Even during that time of my life, I really loved saving lives,” Kugler said. “I’ve always found myself moved by the ability to take care of others and giving myself to others.” He attended Duke University, where he earned a degree in zoology and physics, then subsequently served in the U.S. Navy. The Navy supported his medical education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree in 1995 and continued his education at Harvard University, receiving a Master of Health Care Management. He later completed an emergency medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital, where he served as chief resident. Kugler joined Mount Sinai South Nassau in 2001 as an emergency medicine physician and became clinical chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine in 2004. He also served as chief medical officer from 2007 to 2009 before returning to lead the Emergency Department. He remained closely involved with the hospital through Superstorm Sandy, the aftermath and the closure of Long Beach Medical Center. After the storm devastated Long Beach, Kugler helped advocate for expanded emergency medical services on the barrier island. The effort eventually led to the development of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s emergency department in Long Beach, which he said was intended to ensure residents could receive care without having to cross the bridge to Oceanside. “They felt isolated by the superstorm.

People left, doctors left, offices closed. Urgent care was the most important thing,” Kugler explained. “They wanted to stay home, and they deserved to have the same access to care.” His involvement in Long Beach continued through his role as the city’s medical director. “I think the bottom line there is that you build trust with people,” Kugler said. “And in healthcare, now more than ever, we need to build trust.” That philosophy is also how he approaches his new position. “This hospital has always done amazing things for the community,” Kugler said. “But beyond that, we are part of that community.” As interim president, Kugler is particularly focused on the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff, as well as the challenges facing the healthcare workforce. He pointed to staffing pressures, an aging workforce and the increasing number of older patients requiring care as challenges facing hospitals nationwide. “Safety and wellbeing are my top priorities, but I worry about the burnout and the fact that society has so much pressure on it right now,” Kugler said. For Kugler, that growth and mission is closely tied to the hospital’s relationship with the larger Mount Sinai Health System. The combination of clinical care, research and medical education gives Mount Sinai South Nassau access to expertise and resources that can be brought to patients on Long Island. “The idea that ‘we find a way’ is really true here,” Kugler said. “We always find a way to take care of our patients and do it in a better, more meaningful, compassion-

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Dr. Joshua Kugler has been named interim president of Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital.

ate way.” As he takes over the hospital, Kugler said he hopes to maintain that culture while building on the foundation established by Sharma. His next chapter, he said, will be defined by continued growth, but also by maintaining personal connection that he believes distinguishes the hospital. “As long as you treat everyone with respect, something I have learned, very early on in my career, is that everybody is important, and everybody has a superpower,” Kugler said. “My job is to help everyone be successful in their own ways. I am honored to lead our team during this critical time.”

Kugler is taking the lead for MSSN amid its expansion, which includes nine new operating rooms.

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Lawrence Middle School teacher’s son honored for TBI recovery

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By Scott Brinton Special to the Herald

A Lawrence Middle School teacher’s son was honored for his courage and determination in recovering from a traumatic brain injury nearly a decade after a car crash left him unable to walk, speak or swallow. Yianni Hatzikontos, 32, was named the Brain Injury Association of New York State’s Long Island Honoree during the organization’s March On for Brain Injury event at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on Oct. 3. Before 200 people, Hatzikontos walked the length of a parking lot with a spotter, marking another milestone in his long recovery. Among those cheering him on were members of the Lawrence Middle School community, who came to support his mother, Maria Karvelas, a teacher of algebra and geometry at the school. “Look at me now,” Hatzikontos told the crowd, smiling. “We are truly blessed.” For Karvelas, watching her son reach that moment was a testament to the years of work, setbacks and determination that followed the crash. “We would take two steps forward and sometimes life would bring us back,” Karvelas said. “Keep fighting. We keep fighting, and we keep going.” Hatzikontos was 21 on July 16, 2016, when he was a passenger in a car traveling from Astoria, Queens, to Brooklyn on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. According to his brother, Dimitri, Hatzikontos did not

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Yianni Hatzikontos with, from left, his mother, Maria; Tina Getsios, regional rehabilitation director at Park Terrace Care Center; and Thomas Conelias. know that the driver was under the influence. The car crashed, leaving Hatzikontos with a traumatic brain injury. He was placed on life support, with his survival uncertain. His recovery would take years. Hatzikontos spent four years receiving inpatient rehabilitation at Park Terrace Care Center in Rego Park, Queens, where he slowly relearned skills that had been abruptly taken from him. He now lives at home in Astoria with his mother and continues to receive outpatient rehabilitation.

“He’s come a long way,” Karvelas said. Although he can now walk, Hatzikontos does so only for short periods and continues to use a wheelchair. He also speaks in short sentences. Tina Getsios, regional rehabilitation director at Park Terrace, oversaw Hatzikontos’s long-term care and credited Karvelas with playing a central role in his recovery. “His mother is a powerhouse,” Getsios said. “She’s the miracle behind this process.” Hatzikontos’s sister, Cindy, 35, said her

mother worked tirelessly to bring her son home. “My mom worked really hard to get him home,” she said. “I appreciate her and my family so much. We’ve accomplished so many of our goals because of her.” For Dimitri, 26, seeing his brother honored in front of family, friends and a large contingent of Lawrence Middle School teachers was a milestone for the family. “It’s a blessing to see a huge community” supporting Yianni, he said. “All three of us as siblings have gone through our own trials and triumphs but watching Yianni grow has been inspirational.” Team Achilles members joined his family at Eisenhower Park to celebrate his recognition. Cynthia Freeman, 47, a Queens chapter board member and athlete, said participants are encouraged to compete at their own pace. “He’s got such a sense of humor, so I love our conversations,” Freeman said. “I love standing there, sitting close and having a laugh with him.” The Eisenhower Park event was part of BIANYS’s March On for Brain Injury 2026 campaign, which has a $120,000 fundraising goal. After years of rehabilitation, setbacks and perseverance, her son was standing and walking in front of a crowd that came to celebrate him. “Four years of rehab — and now we are traveling the world,” Karvelas said. “We keep going.”

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he nights are getting longer, the pumpkins are glowing and Halloween is officially in the air. It’s time to embrace the spooky season. Let’s get started! Follow the glow: The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin patches have their moment. But a pumpkin trail? Now that’s a Halloween tradition worth following. This fall, the wooded grounds of Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights once again become a glowing autumn wonderland for The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns. The 4,200-foot loop winds through the property, surrounded by more than 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins and illuminated objects — 10,000 glowing elements in all — creating a dazzling nighttime spectacle that feels part art show, part Halloween celebration and part magical mystery tour. Now in its 13th season on Long Island, Rise has become a seasonal favorite for families, pumpkin enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a little October magic. Along the trail, pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and personalities light the way, joined by colorful inflatables and other illuminated creations. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, there’s even a spot to stop and show off your dance moves, complete with disco lights and music. Because what Halloween adventure would be complete without a little dancing? Longtime fans may remember Rise from its first eight seasons at Old Westbury Gardens. Its current home at Usdan offers something new: a longer trail that allows visitors to wander deeper into the woods and enjoy a more immersive experience. “We found this trail to be perfect,” says Mike Pollock, executive producer of Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns. “The entire trail is wooded, which allows us to deliver the most gorgeous show we’ve ever done. The trail is longer than in the past so your experience will be longer. This is the spookiest walk on Long Island.” Spooky, yes. Frightening, no. There are no creatures lurking in the shadows, no actors

jumping out along the path and no surprise scares. As Pollock puts it simply: “No scares.” Instead, the magic comes from the pumpkins themselves. A team of 100 handpicked artists carves each one individually, giving the jack o’lanterns an impressive range of personalities and expressions — from eerie and sinister to goofy and downright adorable. Taken together, the thousands of glowing creations turn the trail into an enormous outdoor gallery of Halloween art. The spectacle certainly has a following. About 40,000 visitors make their way through the trail each year, taking in the glowing pumpkins, snapping photos and soaking up the sights, sounds and spirit of the season. Walk at your own pace — it takes anywhere from 45 minutes to one hour and 15 minutes — to enjoy it all. “The artistry of these pumpkins is spectacular and you will not see anywhere else,” Pollock adds. So grab a sweater, gather the family and follow the glow. The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns is open weekends and select weeknights through Nov. 1. Tickets must be purchased online at jackolanterns. com; no tickets are available on site. The event is located at 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights. Ready for some slime? Who ya gonna call? Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, of course. The LIU Post campus gets a serious dose of supernatural fun when Ghostbusters in Concert arrives Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m., bringing the beloved 1984 comedy classic to the big screen — with a live orchestra, plenty of ’80s nostalgia and a whole lot of Halloween spirit. The film screening may be the highlight, but Families are encouraged to arrive at 4:30 p.m. for Halloween-themed festivities in the Goldsmith Atrium. Expect ’80s hits performed live, a costume contest judged by the Tilles Cabaret Company — made up of LIU musical theater students — plus prizes, photo opportunities, snacks and plenty of chances to get into the spirit before the ghosts take over. And yes, there will be an Ectomobile. An on-site replica of the Ghostbusters’ iconic vehicle will be on display, courtesy of Roger Browner, vice president of Hicksville-based AutoMat Custom & Restoration. It’s the perfect backdrop for a family photo before heading into the main event. Adding another special touch, guests can meet the Long Island Ghostbusters, a cosplay charity group appearing on behalf of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Bellmore resident and Ghostbusters actor Joe Cirillo will also be on hand. Cirillo, who spent 20 years as an NYPD officer before launching a second career in film, was originally scouted by director Mike Nichols. That eventually led to his role as the Police Captain in the original Ghostbusters — his on-screen debut. He went on to portray numerous police officers and authority figures on screen, operate film security companies and publish his autobiography. Then it’s time to cue the proton packs. The original “Ghostbusters” starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and the rest of the unforgettable crew, is presented on a large HD cinema screen, synchronized with a live performance of Academy Award-winning composer Elmer Bernstein’s score. The result promises to be a larger-than-life way to experience the comedy, ghosts and supernatural mayhem of the classic film. Costumes are not just welcome — they’re encouraged. Those hoping to compete in the costume contest should arrive and register by 5:30 p.m.; everyone else can simply come dressed for the occasion and enjoy the festivities. So grab your proton pack, perfect your best ’80s look and get ready for some supernatural fun. Visit tillescenter.org for tickets and more. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

Pianist Emanuel Ax joins the adventurous chamber orchestra for a spirited program of Mozart concertos and more, opening with the overture to Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges’s L’amant anonyme. From there, Ax takes center stage in Mozart’s Piano Concertos Nos. 17 and 25 — two contrasting works that showcase his melodic brilliance, expressive depth and wit. The Knights bring their signature sense of camaraderie and discovery to repertoire. Founded by violinist Colin Jacobsen and cellist Eric Jacobsen after late-night chambermusic sessions with friends, the ensemble has built a reputation for breaking down the barriers between performers and audiences.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m. Tickets available at tillescenter.org. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

Daughtry 20 Years Unplugged Experience Daughtry’s catalogue in a stripped-back acoustic setting, reframing the songs that have soundtracked arenas, rock radio milestones, and some of the most deﬁning moments of the band’s career. Their lastest tour follows the release of “Shock To The System,” the complete edition of Daughtry’s two-part project via Big Machine Rock. For an artist whose songs have always lived at the intersection of power and vulnerability, 20 Years Unplugged sees Daughtry strip down some of their biggest and most meaningful tracks, distilling them to their purest form and bringing fans closer to the songs and unmistakable voice that carried the band through two decades of connection, evolution, and success.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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Your Neighborhood OCT

Village of Lawrence Board of Trustees meet

CALENDAR Garden City • Time: 6-9 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Join the Village of Lawrence at their monthly meeting. Come hear updates about the village, important information, speak out about grievances and be more informed about your hometown.

Oct

The Hewlett Fire Department hosts an open house for the community. Bring the whole family as there will be equipment on display, live fire demonstrations, fire truck rides, live EMS demonstrations, apparatus tours, and CPR class information. Come enjoy snacks, crafts and more while you meet your local volunteer first responders.

• Where: 196 Central Ave., Lawrence • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 239-4600

OCT

40th Annual Rock Hall Country Fair

Rock Hall welcomes you to the annual Country Fair! Join us for a Revolutionary weekend of entertainment, shows and Fall fun! Visit with colonial historians. Harvest market, craft vendors and antique cars. Farm animals and pony rides. Children’s craft area, pumpkin patch, Make Your Own Scarecrow, and much more, including food. Free admission and parking. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Rock Hall. • Where: 199 Broadway., Lawrence • Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., also Oct. 18 • Contact: (516) 239-1157

‘Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch: The Vladuation’

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to share in the museum’s Halloween theatrical tradition. Uncle Vlad’s nephew Chad is getting ready to graduate from Boo-niversity, but needs to pass his final horror merit badge tests. Join Uncle Vlad, Gargamel the Rat, Great Aunt Margarine, Johnny Bones, and the whole spooky crew in a celebration of the pumpkin patch’s youngest bat. The Vlad team returns to the stage with another original production, now in its fifth year. Each year presents a different story with some familiar and some new kooky and creepy faces, making the shows a puppet-filled treat for anyone who likes some tricks! $5 with museum admission ($4 members), $10 theater only. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 11 a. m. and 1 p.m., also Oct. 18, Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

OCT

S.T.O.P. Collection

The Town of Hempstead encourages residents to clean their homes of hazardous materials. Dispose of such toxic items

Hewlett Fire Department Open House

• Where: 25 Franklin Ave., Hewlett • Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Contact: (516) 374-9801

OCT

Anthony Rodia

Trunk or Treat

Anthony Rodia is back with his “Insanely Funny” tour, an all-new stand-up showcase packed with sharp observations, spot-on impressions and plenty of larger-than-life characters. Building on the success of his previous outing last year, this is his biggest and most ambitious yet, on the Paramount stage for two performances. A first-generation Italian-American raised in Westchester, Rodia discovered his knack for comedy early on. After dabbling in open mics in his 20s, he took a detour into the automotive world as a finance manager at a luxury car dealership. Then, in 2019, he took the leap back to comedy, leaving his day job to pursue stand-up full time. Drawing on family life, Italian-American culture, parenting and the everyday absurdities of modern life, Rodia has a knack for turning the familiar into the hilarious. His observational humor, self-deprecating • Where: The Paramount, 370 wit and uncanny impressions have made him a rising star, while his viral social media New York Ave., Huntington videos — including his wildly popular Uncle Vinny character — have introduced his • Time: 7 p.m. comedy to millions of fans. The result is a style that feels less like a performance and more • Contact: ticketmaster.com like hanging out with your funniest friend. or paramountny.com as antifreeze, drain cleans, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, and oil-based paints at a S.T.O.P collection event. • Where: North Woodmere Park, Branch Blvd., North Woodmere • Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: hempsteadny.gov/235/ accepted-not-accepted items or call (516) 378-4210

OCT

Village of Atlantic Beach Board of Trustees meet

Join the Village of Atlantic beach at their monthly meeting. Come hear updates about the village, important information, speak out about grievances and be more informed about your hometown. • Where: 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 371-4600

OCT

‘Sweeney Todd’

Molloy University’s CAP21 Musical Theatre students stage the indisputable masterpiece by Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim. “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is a gripping musical thriller that will leave your heart pounding. Filled with razor-sharp wit, haunting melodies, and diabolical humor, it tells the chilling story of an exiled barber bent on revenge against the corrupt system that destroyed his family. Dark, daring, and deliciously macabre, this unforgettable score soars with intensity. Attend the tale, if you dare. • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m., also Oct. 24-25, varied times • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Lawrence BOE meets

The Lawrence Board of Education holds their next meeting. Come hear updates about the school district, important information, speak out about grievances and be more informed about your schools. • Where: 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 295-8000

OCT

Dog Days Weekend

Bring your pup to enjoy a relaxed autumn day at Old Westbury Gardens. Visitors are once again welcome to bring their leashed canine companions for a special opportunity to explore the grounds as the gardens take on their

fall color. Stroll winding tree-lined paths, take in the seasonal landscape, and enjoy the crisp air as you and your pup discover some of the most scenic corners of the estate. It’s a laid-back weekend designed for fresh air, fall foliage, and time well spent outdoors with the whole family — paws included. With costume parade on Sunday. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also Oct. 25 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Ghostly Gala

Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum’s annual Halloween celebration. Enjoy the holiday in a fun, safe and spooky (not scary) way! Show off your costumes and dance moves in a Monster Mash Dance Party. Visit the Spooky Studio and meet mysterious underwater creatures. Also make some cool and creepy crafts. Start off your spooky night by decorating a bewitching trick-or-treat bag, then collect ghostly goodies from the museum’s roaming staff. Also a special showing of “Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch: The Vladuation” in the LICM theater. $18, $16 members; show $5. • Where: Museum Row,

Get in the Halloween spirit at Trunk or Treat sponsored by Warrior Scholar Martial Arts, Saint Johns of Inwood and Gammy’s Pantry. Come decorate your car, attend in costume and bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun! • Where: 4 Henry St., Inwood • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: (516) 371-3408

NOV The 27th Annual Long Island Jolson Festival

Society President Jan Hernstat invites all to participate in the annual tribute to Al Jolson, rescheduled. With Ed Greenbaum’s unique outtakes from “The Jolson Story, Noah Diamond as Grouch Marx, comedian Jeff Greenberg, with Tony Babino’s “The Heart of Al Jolson, and more. Tickets are $54.95. • Where: Lambrou’s Catering Hall, 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Contact: Jan Hernstat at (516) 678-3524

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Nassau, Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee of MFRA Trust 2014-2, Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs-at-law of The Estate of Joseph J. Vilardi a/k/a Jospeh H. Vilardi, deceased, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 19, 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 November 6, 2026at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 442 Doughty Boulevard, Inwood, NY 11096. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Inwood, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block A and Lot 300. Approximate amount of judgment is $740,384.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607643/2018. Arza Rayches Feldman, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 180047-9 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that public hearing will be held as to the following matters: Agency:Board of Trustees, Village of Woodsburgh Date: November 9 Time:6:00 pm Place:Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York Subject:Proposed Bill WDS-2602 A local law to amend regulations relating to lot coverage requirements At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. Copies of the proposed

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n idea floated by our Center for Cost Effective Government would provide incentives for homeowners and businesses on Long Island to switch to lawns that require less watering and less fertilizer. We Long Islanders love our lawns. A wellwatered and manicured layer of sod in front of a single-family home always looks great. For many, these lawns are emblematic of the American dream, a piece of post-war suburban heaven. But lawns can be resource-intensive. They require extensive maintenance, which can include huge use of water. With rising water bills on Long Island, any opportunity to save money would be welcome. Then there is the environmental impact of the massive quantities of fertilizer we use to support our charming green lawns. Traditionally, Long Island-

ers tend to use Kentucky bluegrass, which is kelly-green, flush and pleasant to the eye, but it also requires a great deal of watering and fertilizer. Tall fescue grass, on the other hand, requires about 33 percent less nitrogen fertilizer than Kentucky bluegrass — roughly 2 to 3 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet annually, compared with higherinput lawns. Tall fescue generally requires 1 to 1½ inches of water per week, about 25 percent less than Kentucky bluegrass. It handles heavy use and wear much better than fine fescues or Kentucky blue. It grows well in various soil types found across the region, and tolerates moderate shade. The Berkshire Botanical Garden notes that alternative seeds such as creeping red, hard fescue and chewing fescue can reduce fertilizer and water needs by half. While the Kentucky grass has roots of 4 to 8 inches, fescue roots go much deeper — up to 2 to 3 feet, to tap water in the ground.

The North and South Rivers Watershed Association notes that watering a 1-acre lawn with just 1 inch of water consumes 26,000 gallons — more than it takes to fill a 16- by 32-foot swimming pool. So how do we change our culture on Long Island to begin a transition to more environmentally friendly grass seed? The answer is, the same way we promote change in other areas — by creating monetary incentives. The city of Redlands, Calif., does just that for more environmentally friendly lawns. Its Water Conservation turf rebate gives homeowners $1 per square foot of grass that is replaced with drought-tolerant or irrigationless landscaping, up to $1,000. The rebate comes back to them as a credit on their water bill. The program involves a preliminary inspection, and a post-replacement inspection confirms the work and releases the credit. Why not have a similar incentive put in place through the Suffolk Coun-

ow about rebates for trading grass for drought-tolerant or irrigationless landscaping?

ty Water Authority, or through the county’s sewer and cesspool program that was passed via a referendum in 2024? Communities that pool together and convert a certain percentage of their lawns to the new turf could become eligible for further credits, thereby spurring a we’re-all-in-it-together movement. And to start it all off, municipalities can serve as role models by taking the lead in transitioning to these more environmentally appropriate grasses. We realize this isn’t for everyone. Some people just love their Kentucky bluegrass. And that’s why it shouldn’t be a mandate. But incentives never hurt anyone. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is shortly going to hold hearings on ways to reduce fertilizers on Long Island. How about starting with this turf-friendly tax credit? Steve Levy is executive director of the Center for Cost Effective Government, a fiscally conservative think tank. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as an assemblyman and as host of the podcast “On the Right Side.”

We’re limiting legal refugees to white South Africans

urrent federal policy limits legal refugee admissions essentially to white South Africans, specifically Afrikaners. Congressional candidates, including incumbents, on Long Island and beyond need to state whether they support this policy, which has existed without sufficient Congressional or public attention. The public has a right to know. On Jan. 20, 2025, the first day of his second term, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program.” It imposed a ban on a program that has for decades — with longstanding bipartisan support — provided a legal way for refugees fleeing persecution in other countries to be vetted and, if approved, resettled in this country. On Oct. 30, the administration announced an exception to the ban: It would limit the number of refugees admitted to the United States to 7,500 — a dramatic decline from the target of 125,000 in 2024 — and they would mostly be white South Africans. As the Associ-

ated Press reported at the time, the federal notice “made no mention of any other specific groups to be admitted besides the white South Africans, known also as Afrikaners.” Afrikaners, it should be noted, have a long history of supporting and implementing white supremacy. It was Afrikaners who led the South African government after World War II, when it created a formal system of racial apartheid. As NPR Illinois reports, “In 1948, the Afrikaner-led government began to implement apartheid, a system of institutionalized racial segregation that benefited whites. Black people and other non-white South Africans were displaced and dispossessed. Apartheid ended in 1994 with the formation of a new, democratic government led by anti-apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela.” On May 26, the Trump administration announced that it would admit another 10,000 white South Africans as refugees, while essentially continuing to ban people from other countries. The State Department issued data on Aug. 5, revealing that the U.S. had accepted 10,258 refugees in the fiscal year, all but three of whom were South Africans.

On Sept. 25, Trump issued a Presidential Determination limiting refugee admissions in the new fiscal year, which started Oct. 1, to an additional 17,500, primarily Afrikaners from South Africa. No other country was mentioned. Afrikaners aren’t simply among those being admitted. They are virtually the only people being admitted. That’s clearly a statement of principle rather than a reflection of the state of the world. The president is only required to inform Congress, so Congress may avoid taking a position, but clearly the president can make changes during the new fiscal year, as he did previously. At a minimum, Congress should state how this policy reflects American values, and if members support or oppose it. By his actions, Trump is using the legal refugee admissions policy primarily to bring to the U.S. members of the Afrikaner community, which implemented white supremacy through apartheid in South Africa. By his actions he is publicly affirming that system. It’s important to keep in mind that the U.S. had its own systems of apartheid against Blacks: slavery and then Jim-Crow segregation. The president’s

rump’s actions are a clear signal to white supremacists in the U.S.

actions are a clear signal to white supremacists in the U.S. that he wants to extend that legacy. After all, from Day One of the Trump administration, the combination of the president’s executive orders, related Congressional actions and sought-after Supreme Court decisions have removed Blacks from federal jobs without cause, and stripped them of civil rights that ensured their right to vote and their right not to be denied housing due to discrimination based on race and other protected attributes. This Afrikaner resettlement in the U.S. is a stunning act by the president. It deserves to be discussed and debated by those seeking to serve in Congress. Candidates for Congress on Long Island, including incumbents, need to make clear whether they support this federal policy. The federal refugee admissions program was created by an act of Congress, the Refugee Act of 1980. How can Congress not care about how the program is used? The question — Do you support the current federal policy on refugee admissions? — is one that requires a simple yes or no answer. Yet that answer will speak volumes about each candidate. Elaine Gross is founder and president emerita of ERASE Racism, the regional civil rights organization based on Long Island.

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ast month, 50 Long Island small businesses gathered at Stony Brook University to finish something few of their owners would have imagined a year ago: six months of training in artificial intelligence. The LIA-AI Growth Academy was free to participants. It was run by the Long Island Association’s foundation, funded by Google.org and taught by Stony Brook’s technology and A.I. experts, along with advisers from the Long Island Small Business Development Center. It was open only to companies with 20 or fewer employees, and graduates received a $5,000 grant to put A.I. to work in their businesses. Long Island’s municipalities, chambers of commerce and educational institutions must find ways to replicate this terrific program. The stakes are high, because A.I. is the first technology in a long time that can favor the little guy. For most of the last century, size was destiny. A big company could afford an IT department, inhouse lawyers, a finance team and analysts poring over its data, and the corner store could not. A.I. erases much of that advantage. A contractor can turn handwritten notes into clean estimates and keep three job sites on schedule. A hardware store can spot the items that are gathering dust and the ones that keep selling out. A two-lawyer firm can summarize a 200page lease before lunch. Corporations spent millions of dollars on tools that now cost a small business a modest

letters Keep up the good work, Herald To the Editor: Re your editorial, “Celebrating newspapers and local reporting” (Oct. 1-7): Congratulations to the Herald on its excellent coverage of local news, and then some. I am a subscriber, a supporter and a believer in journalism — freedom of the press is essential, especially at this time in our country. With so much information and misinformation, I rely on the professionalism, honesty and thorough investigative reporting of newspapers across the country, and the Herald in particular. Thank you for covering Long Island and our neighborhoods. You keep us informed. May you and your journalists continue your important work. MARGUERITE WESTBROOk Lynbrook

monthly subscription. We know the objection, because we hear it from every owner we talk to: Who has the time? Small-business owners already work long weeks. They answer the phones, make payroll, chase invoices and sweep the floor. Adding “Learn A.I.” to that list sounds absurd. But few things a business owner can do will pay off more than a few hours spent learning these tools. The time invested comes back every week — in invoices sent faster, schedules built in minutes and paperwork that no longer eats the weekend. Owners don’t have to figure it out alone. The LIA should announce a second cohort, and we hope it’s much bigger. The Long Island SBDC at Stony Brook offers free one-on-one advising, and the state SBDC network now runs a dedicated A.I. program. In Nassau, Hofstra University’s Entrepreneurship Assistance Center has teamed up with the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce on a series of practical A.I. workshops for local business owners, a model every chamber on Long Island should copy. Hofstra’s ideaHUb incubator also connects young companies with mentors and student interns. Farmingdale State College has launched a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence that blends business and computer science, and Long Island University is building its own A.I. offerings. Nassau and Suffolk community colleges and our public libraries offer affordable continuingeducation and tech classes. Business

owners should use them. A.I.’s promise doesn’t mean we should be naïve about its dangers. The same tools that help a bakery balance its books can write a convincing scam email or clone a child’s voice to con a grandparent. Bad actors are already using A.I. for fraud, impersonation and deepfakes. Any A.I. training should also teach owners how to protect themselves from these scams. The bigger problems are not for the deli owner to solve. That job belongs to Albany and Washington. Lawmakers need to set clear rules: real penalties for A.I.enabled fraud and impersonation, disclosure when content is A.I.-generated, transparency from the companies building these systems. A.I. will likely eliminate jobs — especially the entry-level clerical, customer-service and bookkeeping work that has started countless Long Island careers — so government budgets must account for retraining workers whose jobs change or disappear. Embracing the technology and demanding guardrails are not contradictory. They are two halves of the same responsible approach. A.I. is coming to Long Island’s economy whether Main Street is ready or not. The LIA, Hofstra and other local institutions have shown what readiness looks like. But they can’t train 100,000 Long Island small businesses on their own. That will take every town hall, chamber, library and college on the Island pulling in the same direction, and it needs to start now.

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he Press Club of Long Island was among the press organizations that, along with newspapers and other media, voiced their opposition to the move by President Trump last month to ban journalists from three major media outlets from the White House. However, a U.S. District Court judge responding to a lawsuit brought by the three outlets — CNN, MS Now and Politico — issued a restraining order directing the White House to lift the prohibition. Judge Timothy Kelly, appointed by Trump in 2017, ruled that the media outlets had shown a “high likelihood of success” with their claim that their due-process rights had been violated. The PCLI issued a statement condemning Trump’s action, saying, “Press freedom is at the heart of our democracy and a constitutional right.” The statement continued: “The vital role of journalists cannot be overstated, Journalists inform the public and hold power to account. Restricting journalists from the White House undermines the pub-

lic’s right to factual and independent reporting and only serves to weaken the transparency upon which our democracy is dependent.” “We proudly stand with our fellow journalists and call for a reversal of this decision immediately,” the PCLI said. As the founding president of the press club in 1974, spurred in encouraging its formation by the jailing of a journalist for not divulging a confidential source, I am proud of its action. It is now one of the largest chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists, which describes itself as “the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism.” Trump said he was barring those media outlets’ access to the White House because, as he wrote on Truth Social, “Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America.” The Manhattan-based New York Press Club issued a statement saying, “Trump’s latest attack on the First Amendment in banning Politico, MS

nd groups like the 52-year-old Press Club of Long Island know better.

LeTTers Town should come clean on tax increases To the Editor: When is the Town of Hempstead going to stop using deceptive accounting practices to hide the fact that it’s raising our taxes? By removing Sanitation Department budgets from the town’s main budget and creating separate special district budgets, the town can raise taxes through those districts while claiming that it isn’t raising town taxes. The money and the tax burden doesn’t disappear; it’s simply moved out of the main budget, to where taxpayers are less likely to see it. What’s to stop those sanitation districts from raising taxes after Election Day? Another deceptive practice the town has used for decades is burying revenue labeled “miscellaneous” in its General Fund, which has now accumulated $50.2 million. The town should disclose how much of that revenue comes from the utility bills of Liberty Water, PSEG and National Grid customers. Liberty is seeking a 37 percent rate increase next year, in part because of the everincreasing taxes it pays to the town and county — taxes ultimately paid by Liberty customers on utility property that

Now and CNN from covering the White House is yet another slap in the face to freedom of the press in the United States.” It went on: “All media outlets, the Congress, Republicans, Democrats and independents, and the public should come together to denounce this breach of American democracy. The president continues to diminish the people’s right to be informed about the news of the day from the White House and limits the public’s right to know by restricting access and admitting only those in agreement with him.” The Washington, D.C.based Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, which describes itself as “the leading pro bono legal services organization for journalists and newsrooms in the U.S.,” filed a friend-of-thecourt brief accompanying the outlets’ lawsuit. Bruce D. Brown, its president, said, “Amid so many attacks from the Trump administration on journalists, this one has really struck a chord because the public can easily get its head around what has happened here. The president has kicked news organizations out of the White House because he does not like the news they report. That is a brazen violation of the First

should be tax-exempt. LI Clean Air Water & Soil has asked the town to put all tax revenue from Liberty Water into a separate fund to help finance the South Nassau Water Authority’s acquisition of the system. Had the Town done this decades ago, we could have had public water by now, like 95 percent of New Yorkers. Then there’s the sale of real property as a one-time gimmick to balance the budget, along with taking $30 million from reserves. Neither should be used to fund recurring expenses, practices that run contrary to sound government financial management. Joe Scianablo, the Democratic candidate for town supervisor, is right to shine a light on the town’s “miscellaneous” revenue. It may be time for State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to investigate the town’s finances and expose the deceptive practices being used to conceal tax increases. Perhaps Hempstead needs its own version of the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority to bring transparency and accountability to its finances. CLAUDIA BORECKY Co-director, LI Clean Air Water & Soil Ltd. and president, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club Merrick

Amendment that the courts should quickly reverse in order to protect the public interest.” Status, an online media review, said the “press ban comes amid a broader pattern of threats and attempts by Trump to muzzle the media during his second term.” It declared, “Suffice to say, such behavior is far more aligned with authoritarian leaders than the person who is supposed to be the leader of the free world. Trump, however, does not seem to mind. Asked by reporters what message his ban sends to countries like China that are ‘repressive’ against journalists, Trump disturbingly responded: ‘I think we’re repressive also.’” The founders of the United States, the framers of the U.S. Constitution, created a system of checks and balances among the three branches of the federal government — the administrative, legislative and judicial branches — and a free press to serve as a watchdog of them all. Said Thomas Jefferson: “Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” That system should be treasured and live on. Karl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

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