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Oceanside steps up to the plate
By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
Four years after the loss of Zachary “Zallen” Allen, the Oceanside community once again turned grief into generosity, gathering on softball fields to celebrate the life of a young man remembered for his infectious personality and love of the game.
The fourth annual Zachary “Zallen” Allen Classic Memorial Tournament took place July 11 at Oceanside High School and Oceanside Park and raised more than $10,000 to support the Zachary “Zallen” Allen Memorial Scholarship Fund at Oceanside High School.
Allen, 24, a 2017 graduate of Oceanside High School who went on to earn a degree in international business and trade at the University of Buffalo, died in a car accident on June 15, 2022. The tournament was founded the following year by his close friends Alex Ducorsky and Jake Manyin. What began as a way for friends to remember him has become a summer tradition that draws hundreds of players, spectators and volunteers from across Oceanside.
“Softball was something that Zach loved to do,” Ducorsky, 27, said. “We felt it was a good way not only to honor him, but to support the
family as well. It was just a fitting way to celebrate his life.”
This year’s event featured 12 teams and 150 players competing throughout the day. Registration fees, raffle ticket sales, T-shirt purchases and donations all contributed to the fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund. Scholarships are awarded each year to two graduating Oceanside High School seniors who have maintained a GPA of 90 or higher, demonstrated an enthusiastic spirit and plan to attend a four-year State University of New York college. This year’s recipients were Connor Greenberg and Samantha Kantrowitz.
Since the tournament began, organizers have been encouraged by the community’s unwavering support. “The participation has been off the charts since the first year,” Ducorsky said. “We always have 150 players every year, and when one team couldn’t participate this year, we immediately had three or four others asking if they could take its place.”
This year’s tournament also marked a milestone, with a new primary venue. While games continued at Oceanside Park, tournament headquarters moved to the high school, where newly renovated artificial-turf softball and baseball
Familiar face is set to lead St. Anthony’s
By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
When the parishioners of St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside officially welcome the Rev. Christopher Costigan as their new pastor on Aug. 1, they will also be embracing someone who already knows the community well.
Costigan, 46, an Oceanside resident, fourth-generation member of the Oceanside Fire Department and longtime volunteer firefighter, will become pastor of St. Anthony’s on Anchor Ave., following the departure of the Jesuit priests, who have led the parish for the past 50 years.
Ethat the Jesuits are leaving, having someone come in who isn’t coming in completely blank, but already has a good sense of the town, I think will be helpful.”
very generation receives the parish from the one before it. Our job is to build on it, be good stewards of it and hand it over better to the next generation.
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Incoming pastor, St. Anthony’s Church
For Costigan, the assignment is both a new chapter and a homecoming.
“I know a little bit about the town already,” he said. “As much as it is a shock for many
Ordained in 2008 for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Costigan previously served at St. Bernard’s in Levittown, St. Mary’s in Manhasset, St. Martha’s in East Norwich and, most recently, as pastor of St. Martin of Tours in Bethpage for the past seven years. His move to Oceanside came as his previous parish prepared for a leadership transition to a new religious order. Seeing an opportunity, Costigan approached Bishop John Barres of the Diocese of Rockville Centre about serving at St. Anthony’s and was appointed pastor. Although he officially Continued on page 15
Tim Baker/Herald team Homeys celebrated at home plate after winning the fourth annual Zachary “Zallen”
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I.P. goes prehistoric for a day of Dino Games
By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
The Island Park Public Library transformed its parking lot into a prehistoric playground on July 11 as dozens of families from Island Park and Long Beach gathered for the second annual Dino Games, a collaborative summer event designed to keep children active, engaged and excited about reading.
The free program, organized by the Island Park Public Library and Long Beach Public Library, welcomed about 50 families for a morning of dinosaur-themed games, crafts and outdoor activities tied to this year’s summer reading program.
“It’s just a really fun collaboration between the two towns and the two libraries,” said Teresa McCarthy, head of youth services at the Island Park Public Library.
The event began last summer after the Long Beach Public Library approached Island Park about partnering on an outdoor children’s program. While Long Beach offers many community programs, it lacks the outdoor space and parking lot available at the Island Park library, making the location an ideal gathering place for families from both communities.
McCarthy and Alexandra Blau, head of youth services at the Long Beach Public Library, coordinated the event, meeting in person and staying in regular contact to organize games, volunteers and supplies. Each library invited roughly 25 families to participate and recruited middle and
high school student volunteers to help run the activities.
Children rotated through a series of dinosaur-themed challenges, including Feed the T-Rex, a cornhole-style game; Dinosaur Ring Toss; Dinosaur Dig; Hungry Hungry Dinosaur, where teams raced to collect pompoms with dinosaur grabbers; Don’t Break the Dino Egg, a spoon-and-egg relay; and a Dinosaur Scooter Race. Families also enjoyed tie-dye and sand art stations, with the sand art created in dinosaur-shaped containers, along with sidewalk chalk, hula hoops and other outdoor games.
Beyond providing free summer entertainment, McCarthy said the event highlights the library’s role as a community gathering place.
“Families are always looking for entertainment,” she said. “We provide a lot of resources beyond books, and collaboration and camaraderie are part of that.”
The program also supports the libraries’ shared goal of promoting summer reading. McCarthy said events like Dino Games often inspire children to browse the shelves before heading home.
“We want families to know that the library is a fun, safe place,” she said. “It’s why we’re here. We encourage everybody to participate, and then, of course, we hope they stay and take home some books too. It’s so nice to see everyone get excited about reading as well.”
By combining outdoor fun with literacy, the two libraries hope the annual event continues to grow while strengthening connections between neighboring communities.
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Vulket Oearsib, 9, and her brother Jaden, 7, created colorful dinosaur-themed sand during the second annual Dino Games at the Island Park Public Library on July 11.
2-year-old Nikolas Jackson greeted the T-Rex at the family-friendly collaboration between the Island Park and Long Beach libraries.
Savannah Stoger, 5, and Ava Ripley, 4, searched for buried dinosaurs.
3-year-old Scarlett Gold took aim during the Dinosaur Ring Toss game.
John Wernert, 4, and his younger brother, Christopher, 2, were explorers during the Dino Games as they uncovered hidden treasures at a Dinosaur Dig activity.
Stephanie Yan and her sons, Nathaniel, 6, left, and Noah, 3, brought their creativity outdoors, decorating the pavement with colorful chalk drawings.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Herald is preparing a special commemorative section that will remember those we lost, honor those who served and examine the lasting impact of that day on our communities.
We want to hear your story.
Were you a commuter, teacher, student, first responder, health care worker, member of the clergy or resident who saw the events of that day unfold? Did you lose a loved one on Sept. 11, or in the years that followed because of illnesses linked to the toxins at ground zero? Were you a child who grew up without a parent, or are you someone whose life and career were inspired by the courage and sacrifice of that day?
Our reporters are also looking to tell the stories behind the local memorials, annual remembrance ceremonies, scholarship funds, charitable organizations and volunteer efforts that commemorate Sept. 11.
We are interested in how Long Island has changed over the past 25 years, from emergency preparedness and public safety to the lasting health effects experienced by first responders and survivors.
If you have a personal story, photos or memories, or know someone whose experience should be shared, we would be honored to hear from you. Your story can help preserve an important chapter
The Herald is looking for your stories. Above, former Rep. Peter King reflected on the courage of first responders at Seaford’s remembrance last year.
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Asset Protection is Inheritance Protection
Two overriding questions govern your choices in an elder law estate plan. First, what will happen to your assets when you pass away? Second, what will happen to your assets if you need long-term care? A comprehensive plan covers both issues. You must protect assets from going to long-term care costs so that the assets may transfer to your beneficiaries instead.
Plan A, and the best protection from long-term care costs, is long-term care insurance. Factors to consider include the daily benefit amount and an inflation rider that keeps pace with the increasing cost of nursing homes. Long-term care insurance also pays for home health aides, which allows you to “age in place,” rather than go to a facility.
If you don’t have, or cannot get, longterm care insurance, Plan B is the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT). Assets that have been in the MAPT for a minimum of five years are protected from nursing home costs and immediately for home care, for
Shark sighting prompts temporary closures
By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com
Around 11:30 a.m. on July 16, minutes after Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti announced an initiative to increase equipment for the town’s Shark Patrol, local beaches at Lido, Point Lookout, Malibu and Nickerson were shut down after a shark was seen off the coast. The beaches were closed for at least an hour after the confirmed sighting. No injuries were reported. The shark’s size and species could not be confirmed.
Eastern sections of Ocean Beach Park, located west of the incident, were temporarily closed. Lifeguards used Jet Skis to search the area and ensure security before eventually reopening access to the beach.
Town lifeguards spotted the shark and beachgoers were quickly pulled from the water, including an ongoing surf lesson with instructors and students from Camp ANCHOR. The Shark Patrol followed protocol, with a lifeguard patrolling the water in a Jet Ski while drone operator Andrew O’Brien, a town lifeguard since 1996, monitored the area from overhead. The shark was initially reported to be heading west but was not spotted again.
At the news conference earlier in the
Chris Colucci/Herald Local beaches at Lido, Point Lookout, Malibu and Nickerson were shut down after a shark was seen off the coast on July 16..
day, Ferretti said that Rockaway Beach, located roughly 10 miles west of Lido Beach, had reported 23 shark sightings in the past eight weeks — 16 of those sightings happening just this month. On July 2, a shark was spotted in Lido Beach, with a confirmed shark bite taking place at Jones Beach the following day.
“Every morning, before our beaches open to the public, town lifeguards sweep the waters with a drone equipped with thermal and infrared technology,” Ferretti explained. “Our lifeguards are among the best trained professionals anywhere in the country, and they remain alert through every minute of beach operations.”
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You may want to leave your assets to your children in their own Inheritance Protection Trusts, rather than as outright distributions. These trusts protect the inheritance from your children’s divorces, and, when the child passes away, the inheritance goes to your grandchildren, not to your son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
To sum up, an elder law estate plan (1) protects assets from the costs of long-term care, (2) passes assets to your heirs, with the least amount of taxes and legal fees possible, and (3) keeps assets in the bloodline for your grandchildren, and (4) protects the inheritance from your children’s divorces.
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General Alarms: 8
Unit Calls: 4
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 3
Carbon Monoxide Alarms: 3
Medical Emergencies: 26
Mutual Aid: 1
Special Calls: 5
Total: 50
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L.I. Ducks look different for second half
By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
The Long Island Ducks pitching staff has a much different look for the second half of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball season.
Both ace Trevor Bauer and standout closer Ramon Santos had their contracts purchased by Mexican League franchises, leaving Long Island without its most accomplished and impressive arms but not without optimism.
“We’re very happy for Trevor and Ramon,” Ducks manager Lew Ford said. “They were great for us and earned new opportunities. But we’re doing a lot of good things here. We led the league in homers and ERA in the first half, so we feel pretty good about where we’re at.”
Bauer became not only the face of the Ducks (37-26 in first half for second place in the North Division, including 21-12 at home) but the entire Atlantic League in his abbreviated stint. The former MLB star posted a 5-1 record with a 2.36 ERA and 66 strikeouts to just seven walks in 42 innings of work across seven starts.
“I want to thank the Long Island Ducks organization for giving me the opportunity to be part of the team,” said Bauer, who rejoined his 2024 club, Diablos Rojos, June 22. “I’d also like to thank my teammates, the coaching staff, the clubhouse staff, and everyone behind the scenes who made my time here so enjoyable,” he added. “The support from the fans and the Long Island community has been truly special. We had sold-out crowds at home, packed stadiums on the road, and fans traveling from all over the Northeast just to come watch me pitch.”
Highlighting his stay on Long Island, Bauer fired a no-hitter April 26 at Lancaster and followed with a franchise record 15 strikeouts in a May 12 outing versus Gastonia.
“Trevor exceeded every expectation during his time with the Ducks,” team president Michael Pfaff said. “From his dominance on the mound to his commitment to fans and support of our organization, he made a tremendous impact both on and off the field.”
Five days after Bauer’s departure, Santos was signed by Saraperos de Saltillo. Santos appeared in 18 games this season, totaling an Atlantic League best nine saves with 0.95 ERA and 42 strikeouts across 19 innings.
Ford said Rafael Kelly, who starred in late innings for Hagerstown last season, will take over the closer’s role. The starting rotation is young and talented with Ryan Cardona, Tanner Jacobson, Michael Dominguez and Julian Minaya.
In just the third start of his professional career July 3, Jacobson got the second half started with a buzz by tak-
The Ducks led the Atlantic League in run differential in the first half at plus-117.
ing a no-hitter into the ninth inning of an 8-0 victory over Hagerstown.
The Ducks had a league-best 4.82 ERA in the first half and a run differential of plus-117.
The offense blasted 96 homers, also tops in the league, led by 16 from Jacob Robson and 11 apiece from Jorge Bonafacio and Marcus Chiu. Those three along with Gavin Collins all drove in at least 40 runs in the first half as well. Alsander Womack banged out 75 hits after ranking third in the Atlantic League in 2025 with Charleston.
“This is my fourth season in independent ball and every year whatever team I’ve been on has lost good players,” said Robson, a first-year member of the organization who reached the majors in 2021 with the Detroit Tigers. “We have a great clubhouse here and I feel we have
a lot more in the tank,” he added.”
Ford is also counting on the return of key position players Chris Roller, who leads off, and Anthony Garcia from the injured list to make a difference in the second half as the Ducks chase a playoff berth.
The Ducks set a franchise record July 12 with a dozen stolen bases in a 4-3 win over Charleston. Long Island won eight of its first 11 games to begin the season’s second half on a heater.
“I’m always confident,” Ford said. “We’ve got a good team and we’re here to win.”
Former MLB star pitcher Trevor Bauer left his mark on Long Island with a 5-1 record, including a no-hitter.
Photos courtesy Long Island Ducks
Independence day readings celebrate 20 years
By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
Rain forced this year’s annual Independence Day Readings indoors, but it did little to dampen a twodecade tradition that celebrates the nation’s founding through history, literature and civic reflection.
The free community event, hosted by the Oceanside Library, moved from Schoolhouse Green to the library’s theater on July 6 after inclement weather. Although attendance was smaller than organizers had anticipated for the outdoor program, longtime organizer Tony Iovino, a former assistant library director and Oceanside resident, said the event remained a meaningful success.
“We still wanted to do it,” Iovino said. “It wasn’t the huge crowd we would have gotten outside, but it was nice, and we did some nice readings.”
The annual barbecue that typically accompanies the event was postponed and will instead be held Aug. 10 on Schoolhouse Green in partnership with the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association. The celebration will feature local poets alongside a tribute to Whitman.
The readings themselves opened, as they have every year since the tradition began 20 years ago, with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
“I think it’s one of the greatest documents ever written,” Iovino said. “The most important part is reading the names of the men who risked everything for us. I think that’s appropriate every year.”
From there, the program branched into a variety of historical and inspirational works tied together by a loose annual theme. This year’s selections reflected both the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary and the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup.
Participants read quotations from soccer star
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The program also included Walt Whitman’s poem “I Hear America Singing,” excerpts from Leaves of Grass, the Bill of Rights, quotations from Benjamin
Franklin and concluded with Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
Unlike many formal readings, community participation is at the heart of the event. Iovino divides each text into manageable sections, while longtime volunteer Judy Turk distributes the pages to audience members who wish to read aloud.
“It’s completely random,” Iovino said. “People volunteer, I call up the page numbers, and they come to the microphone and read.”
Although the Declaration is the only reading that appears every year, Iovino said he refreshes the remainder of the program annually by developing a subtle theme. Past years have focused on topics including women’s history, courage, civility and community.
“The goal is to present great words and great idea,” Iovino said.
As the nation marks the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, Iovino said the readings serve as both a celebration and a reminder of the country’s enduring ideals.
“I think it’s important for us to remember that the world didn’t start with YouTube,” he said with a laugh. “There are great words and great lessons that existed long before video.”
He also hopes the readings encourage people to appreciate the depth of America’s historical documents and speeches while recognizing that the nation has weathered difficult periods before.
“We’ve gone through tough times,” Iovino said. “We’ve gone through times when the country’s been divided, and it takes special people — leaders of men and women — to step forward and help correct the situation. We’ve had that happen in the past, and I like to celebrate that.”
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Growing the legacy at Maidenbaum & Madmon
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
After more than a year of planning, one of Nassau County’s best-known property tax law firms has officially entered a new era.
Maidenbaum & Sternberg LLP has been renamed Maidenbaum & Madmon LLP, recognizing Managing Partner Amy Madmon’s leadership while reaffirming the firm’s commitment to the clients it has served for decades.
The change became official this month after paperwork was filed with New York state. Firm leaders emphasized that while the name is changing, the attorneys, staff and client-focused approach remain the same.
“It’s exciting and nerve-racking at the same time,” Madmon said. “...We’re excited to officially move forward, but we also want our clients to know that their team is still their team.”
Madmon joined the firm in 2006, after spending two summers as a legal intern. She became managing partner six years ago, and oversees day-to-day operations for a staff of nearly 60 employees while helping guide tens of thousands of Nassau County homeowners through the property tax grievance process each year.
Madmon has spearheaded major technological improvements, including electronic client enrollment, online cli-
ent portals and modernized internal operations. She also developed a streamlined transition program for homebuyers and sellers that helps ensure that property tax savings are properly allocated during real estate transactions.
The firm’s founder, Shalom Maidenbaum, said the name change simply reflects the leadership role Madmon has already been fulfilling. “She’s been responsible for the transition, the growth, our entry into the digital age
and even the A.I. age,” Maidenbaum said. “Now it’s time to put her name on the banner.”
He stressed that the firm wants existing clients to feel reassured that the transition will be seamless. “Amy has already been running operations for the past several years,” Maidenbaum said. “We want our clients to know that nothing is changing in terms of the quality of representation they receive.”
Much of the planning over the past year focused on ensuring that clients
would understand that the firm’s attorneys and staff remain in place. As part of the transition, longtime Partner Ilyse Gellar Sternberg will remain actively involved with clients, particularly those in the firm’s commercial tax practice, while gradually transitioning internal leadership responsibilities.
“We wanted to make very clear that she’s still part of the firm,” Maidenbaum said of Gellar Sternberg. “She’s still working with clients every day.”
The firm, which has earned a reputation as a leader in Nassau County property tax reduction, has also been at the forefront of taxpayer advocacy through several significant legal victories protecting homeowners’ rights to challenge property tax assessments.
“Our goal is continuing to elevate the status quo,” Madmon said. “Our clients come first, and they should feel comfortable knowing the same attorneys, the same staff and the same commitment to service are here.”
For Maidenbaum, adding Madmon’s name to the firm’s masthead recognizes not only her two decades of dedication but also the future of the business.
“I sleep well at night knowing Amy is at the helm,” he said. “She is a consummate professional who will continue our tradition of aggressively representing taxpayers while maintaining the personal touch our clients have always expected.”
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Shalom Maidenbaum has renamed Maidenbaum & Sternberg LLP, which is now Maidenbaum & Madmon LLP, recognizing Managing Partner Amy Madmon.
GoStockUp brings global flavors to Oceanside
By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
When customers walk into GoStockUp in Oceanside, they are greeted with shelves stocked with specialty foods, international products and everyday essentials — all at affordable prices.
The new grocery store on Lawson Blvd., located next to the company’s warehouse, recently opened its doors to bring a wider selection of Eastern European and international foods to the community.
“We came up with the idea because Oceanside did not really have a store offering those types of products,” said Levon Ter, operations manager of GoStockUp. “There was only one Russian store over there, and then it closed down, and there were no actual Eastern European Russian products around here. But we do have kind of a population of that native group, so we opened up a store thinking to help the community and also expand our business.”
GoStockUp grew out of a wholesale distribution business that supplied European grocery products to stores throughout New York and other states. The distribution operation eventually moved to Oceanside, and the idea for a storefront developed after space became available next to the warehouse.
The company began as an online store in 2023 before expanding into a brick-
and-mortar location.
“It was about two years from the idea to opening,” Ter said. “Then it was a couple years of execution and operation.”
Opening the store came with challenges, including building inventory, installing refrigeration and transforming the space into a full-service grocery store.
“When we were only an online store, inventory was not much of an issue,” Ter said. “When we opened the store,
bringing all the produce, building the fridges inside, renovating this place and trying to manage it was the biggest challenge.”
Today, customers can find a mix of specialty items and familiar staples, including products that are difficult to find at traditional supermarkets.
“Convenience, low prices, exclusive products that you cannot find in most stores,” Ter said of what customers can
expect. “High-end products and cheap prices.”
The response from the community has been positive, Ter said, with customers from a variety of backgrounds stopping in to explore the selection.
“People love the prices, and they love the convenience,” Ter said. “A lot of people come in who are not from that ethnic group and ask questions. We gladly answer every single question. They leave happy and say they’re going to come back.”
The company’s owner, Ilya Zayrov, said GoStockUp was created from a passion for gourmet foods and a goal of making unique products more accessible. The store aims to offer customers a place to discover foods from around the world while providing a convenient shopping experience.
Looking ahead, Ter said success for GoStockUp means continuing to build relationships with customers and expanding the company’s reach.
“Happy customers, that’s number one for sure,” he said. “Because if our customers are happy, we have nothing to worry about.”
The company is also working to improve its logistics and open more stores in the future.
“We are looking to open new locations and open more doors,” Ter said. “Definitely keep an eye out for us.”
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GoStockUp, a new grocery store on Lawson Boulevard in Oceanside, has recently opened its doors to bring a wider selection of Eastern European and international foods to the community.
A day of celebration, love for Zachary Allen
fields hosted much of the action.
“It had always been my goal to hold it at Oceanside High School,” Ducorsky said. “That’s where the scholarship is given out every year, and with the new turf fields, it just felt like the right place.”
The high school served as the hub for the day’s activities, which included food trucks, raffles and the championship game. More than 20 raffle baskets, assembled with donations from local businesses and community members, as well as items purchased by organizers, helped drive the fundraising efforts.
“The businesses have been unbelievable,” Ducorsky said. “You can see how much the community has embraced this event through the donations we receive and the people who give their time.”
Community support extends beyond sponsors. The high school provided access to its athletic facilities, and local umpires volunteered to officiate games.
“A lot of the umpires actually request to work this event because of what it’s for,” Ducorsky said. “It’s one day a year where you really see everyone come together for the right reason.”
Although competition is part of the day, organizers say the tournament’s true purpose has never changed. “It’s not really about winning,” Ducorsky said. “Everybody knows what it’s for. It’s to honor Zach.”
For Ducorsky, the event is also deeply personal. He and Allen became close friends as 13-year-olds while playing together on the Oceanside Mariners travel baseball team, bonding during a memorable trip to Cooperstown Dreams Park in upstate Cooperstown, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
“That’s really where our friendship started,” Ducorsky said. “From then on, we were always best friends.”
Allen’s passion for sports — especially baseball and the New York Mets — inspired the tournament’s softball format. Friends say he was known for his humor, positive outlook and ability to brighten every room he entered.
That spirit is reflected in the scholarship recipients, whose letters of appreciation have become one of the most meaningful rewards for organizers.
“When we hand out the scholarships, we’ve gotten some really nice letters from the students,” Ducorsky said. “They tell us how honored they feel to receive it, and that means a lot.”
The tournament has developed traditions of its own. Before the 50-50 raffle drawing, Allen’s father, Bob Allen, addresses the crowd, thanking participants and reflecting on his son’s legacy. At the conclusion of the championship game, the winning team gathers on the pitcher’s mound for a photo before its captain writes the team’s name on the tournament bracket beneath the word “champion.”
This year’s title was claimed by Team Homeys, which emerged victorious from a field that included Team Bajdel, Team Buffalo, Team Judd, Team Mariners, Team Next Gen, Team OF Squad, Team Provvido, Team Rattlers, Team Steimel, Team Worm and Team Zuart.
Behind the scenes, dozens of volunteers made the event possible. Suzy Ducorsky, Halley Manyin and Lydia Camileri coordinated the raffles; Mike Nathen, Tom Lehman and Dr. Jerel Cokley assisted with permits and field logistics; Dennis Oehl and Rob Keane organized umpires; and Taylor Made Party Rentals provided canopies and tables.
Four years after Allen’s death, the tournament’s greatest accomplishment is measured not in dollars raised or games won, but in the community’s continued commitment to remembering a young man whose impact continues to be felt — one summer, one scholarship and one softball game at a time.
The Allen family, from left, Bob, Luke, Jeremy and Sondra, gathered at the fourth annual Zachary “Zallen” Allen Classic Memorial Tournament, which honors Zachary Allen’s memory while raising funds for an Oceanside High School scholarship fund in his name.
Bernie Diaz got set to swing at the Classic, where friendly competition helped raise more than $10,000 for Allen’s family and scholarship fund.
Fundraiser volunteers. from left, Suzy Ducorsky, Halley Manyin and Lydia Camileri with one of the scholarship recipients, Connor Greenberg.
Mike Ambrosechia at the plate, looking ready to swing for the fence.
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The final two teams, Team Judd, left, and Team Homeys battled it out on the field for the championship of this year’s softball tournament.
Feel-good show brought to Sparkle on Stage
By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com
The South Shore Theatricals, a local musical theater troupe, will be performing four shows at Freeport’s Sparkle on Stage entitled “Good Times Are Here to Stay.” Tickets are on sale on Sparkle on Stage’s website for the performances on July 18, 19, 25 and 26.
The cast of the South Shore Theatricals come from all across Long Island, with some participants from Queens. Oceanside resident Bruce Bider, the group’s founder and the show’s producer, has assembled a dedicated cast and crew of 29 people, both children and adults, that share his lifelong love of musical theater.
“My background in musical theater goes all the way back to when my parents used to take me to see shows at Jones Beach and (the) Westbury Music Fair,” Bider explained. “When I saw my first Broadway show at age 8, “No, No, Nanette,” I knew that was what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.”
While attending Hofstra University, Bider realized that he also had a passion for teaching music and working with youth, which eventually led to the formation of the South Shore Theatricals where he does exactly that.
Two of Bider’s talented cast members, fellow Oceanside residents Jordana Brewer and Marissa Auerbach, both 13, expressed that their love for musical theater also began when they were younger and have only grown since joining the South Shore Theatricals.
“I did the plays in my elementary school, and then when I was in sixth grade, I got one of the leads,” Brewer said. “So, then I became more interested in musical theater, and I decided to continue.”
“I started musical theater when I was really young, and I’ve done four
other plays, not including this one,” Auerbach told the Herald. “I’ve just really loved expressing myself emotionally and getting to become connected with all my teammates.”
This is the second year the South Shore Theatricals will be performing at Sparkle on Stage. Last year the group performed “Blame It on the Movies,” a musical revue that features a compilation of songs from various motion pictures. This year’s revue has an intentionally positive and uplifting theme across all of its music. Robyn Workman, the owner of Sparkle on Stage who is also coproducing “Good Times Are Here to Stay,” described the show’s values and theme as “what we need right now,” on Earth.
“The world’s a little on fire, and this (show) is bringing a feel good moment,” Workman said. All attendees will hopefully be uplifted by the show’s positivity.
Bider added, “When I see the cast up there, and even when we have numbers where the little kids are in, (or the) few seniors (we have) in the show, the age disappears, and they all become one unit. …It’s really quite wonderful to see.”
Tickets for all four shows are available online at sparkleonstage. org and will also be sold at the door the night of each performance.
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The producer of the South Shore Theatricals, Bruce Bider, alongside young actresses Jordana Brewer and Marissa Auerbach at Sparkle on Stage for a practice ahead of their performances later this month.
Propel NY finalizes routing, hires contractors
By JULIA CAPITELLI jcapitelli@liherald.com
The New York Power Authority and New York Transco, co-developers of Propel NY Energy, have finalized the proposed routing of their planned underground transmission lines and hired contractors for pre-construction activities. Residents in affected areas continue to oppose the roughly 90-mile project set to run across Nassau County into Westchester.
July 17 was the deadline for parties to file public comments with the New York State Public Service Commission for or against the project. The PSC must issue a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need and approve Environmental Management and Construction Plans before construction can begin.
According to Marykate Guilfoyle, strategic communications manager at Transco, adjustments in routing were made based on technical analysis, stakeholder input and evaluation of alternatives.
The Daly Boulevard culvert crossing, in Oceanside, was adjusted to “reduce schedule and construction risk,” Guilfoyle said. A segment in the Town of Hempstead was refined to “avoid conflicts” with the Hempstead Fire Department and to use wider roadways to mitigate traffic.
One segment in Glen Head was adjusted to “eliminate a complex trenchless Long Island Rail Road crossing.” Another altered the Glen Head Road-to-Glen Cove Avenue-to-Kissam Lane segment, addressing a “request for reduced magnetic field impacts along Glen Head Road.”
Hallen Integrated Construction Services, Haugland Group and BOND Civil & Utility Construction, Inc. were chosen for pre-construction planning and regula-
tory submissions.
“These expert contractors are a valuable addition to further the development of detailed construction plans,” Transco President Joris Veldhoven said in a news release. “Their proven expertise on complex projects and strong track records and relationships in the project communities will result in thorough plans for the upcoming construction phase.”
“Hallen Integrated Construction Services and Hallen Construction are excited to partner with NY Transco and NYPA on construction planning for Propel NY,” Shepard Poole, president and CEO of The Hallen Construction Co. Inc., said in the release. “This
project is highly important and greatly necessary for the region.”
Support for Propel’s joint proposal has come from state agencies, the City of New York, construction firms, trade unions and some residents. Other residents, school districts, municipalities and elected officials, however, have filed comments opposing the project, which was chosen by the New York Independent System Operator in 2023 as a solution to issues like increased demand and severe weather.
“It’s premature to advance Propel, as it lacks both federal and state approval,” said Christine Panzeca, a Glen Head resident and a lead opponent of the project. “This is especially concerning, given that NYISO is aware that the project is not cost-effective and was specifically advised not to pursue it. In addition, more than 70 percent of the parties have not signed the joint proposal, citing significant unresolved deficiencies in issues affecting health, safety, environmental integrity, route selection, and procedural fairness.”
The Potomac Economics Market Monitoring Unit wrote in a 2023 report that “if the NYISO determines that it must or should select a project, we recommend that it reconsider its recommendation of T051 since it does not appear to be the most cost-effective project.” T051 refers to Propel.
Other parties who have submitted comments in opposition include environmental groups; U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi; Nassau County Legislators Delia DeRiggiWhitton and Patrick Mullaney; the North Shore, Roslyn and Syosset school districts; the Village of Sea Cliff; and Supervisors John Ferretti, Joseph Saladino and Jennifer DeSena, of the towns of Hempstead, Oyster Bay and North Hempstead, respectively.
Additional reporting by Will Sheeline.
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Some of the proposed routes for the Propel NY project have been altered.
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begins Aug. 1, Costigan has already spent time at the parish, meeting with the outgoing pastor, the Rev. Patrick Donovan, and becoming familiar with its ministries and facilities.
Costigan’s main priority, he said, is not to make changes but to build relationships.
“My priority the first few months is pretty much to get to know the parish and the parishioners and the way things are there,” he said. “Certainly not to come in and make changes, but to get to know them.”
He also recognizes the emotional transition many parishioners are experiencing.
“The Jesuits have been there for 50 years,” he said. “It’s certainly a sense of shock for many and heartbreak for others that they’re leaving. That’s a transition that has to be handled with care and love.”
Outside the parish, Costigan has spent nearly three decades serving the community through the Oceanside Fire Department, joining the department in 1998 and serving as its chaplain since his ordination. He also served for years on the board of directors of the New York State
Association of Fire Chaplains before stepping away when he became a pastor because of the time commitment.
He said he has seen strong parallels between his two vocations.
“I think both have a sense of service,” he said. “You’re always putting others before yourself.”
Whether responding to a fire call or a parish emergency, Costigan said neither role follows a predictable schedule.
“A parish isn’t a business that’s Monday through Friday, 9 to 5,” he said. “People have needs 24/7, and different things happen, sometimes tragedies. You respond to them with that same sense of service.”
training,” he said. “In a parish, every day you’re getting phone calls, emails, people stopping in, things breaking. You have to have a sense of triage — what’s most important right now?”
His work with fire chaplains also heightened his awareness of the mental health challenges facing first responders, particularly stress, burnout and suicide prevention.
Years of emergency response have also shaped the way he approaches the ministry. Firefighters learn to remain calm under pressure and quickly determine priorities — skills Costigan said translate directly into parish leadership.
“When you’re dealing with an emergency, you go back to your
“A lot of our focus has been on mental health for first responders,” he said. “If you’re constantly responding to stressful situations, your body never really gets back to its baseline. That higher level of stress adds up over time.”
While those challenges are unique to emergency responders, Costigan said he believes many of the same principles — maintaining balance, strong relationships and spiritual support — benefit everyone.
Costigan traces his own calling to the priesthood back to his childhood at St. Christopher School in Bald -
win, where he was an altar server. After attending the University of Notre Dame, he spoke with a vocation director who lived just two doors away in his dormitory, setting him on the path to the priesthood.
Reflecting on nearly two decades of the ministry, Costigan said the greatest reward has been accompanying families through every stage of life.
“Celebrating the sacraments, being with people and being included in their lives,” he said. “Sometimes it’s baptisms and weddings, and sometimes it’s sad or tragic situations. It’s a privilege to be there for all of it.”
As St. Anthony’s prepares to celebrate its centennial next year, Costigan expressed hope that the milestone will help unite the parish during this period of transition.
He compared parish life to the construction of Europe’s great cathedrals, built over generations by people who never saw their completion.
“Every generation receives the parish from the one before it,” he said. “Our job is to build on it, be good stewards of it and hand it over better to the next generation.”
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STEPPING OUT
Carolyn Miller comes home Authentically country with a local flair
By Abbey Salvemini
In a genre built on authenticity, Carolyn Miller is the real deal. She’s carved her own path into country music, proving that heart, hustle and a powerful story transcends geography. Her sound fuses the honesty of country storytelling with the hooks and polish of mainstream pop, drawing in fans from Nashville to the Northeast and everywhere in between.
For those unfamiliar with Miller, it’s time to get to know the Massapequa native. She perfoms during Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park on Saturday, with her full band, just weeks before the release of her new self-titled EP. She’s steadling expanded her national following while working between Long Island and Nashville.
Miller’s journey into music began early. A former professional child actress, she worked in TV, film and theater; graduating from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music with a degree in Musical Theatre. But it was country music that gave her the space to tell her own story. With a voice made for big moments and a pen sharp enough to turn lived experience into lyric, she’s quickly established herself as one of the genre’s rising stars.
Appearing as part of this year’s Huntington Summer Arts Festival is about more than just a concert performance for Miller.
“I want it to just feel like a perfect summer night on the Island,” she says. “I hope families and kids pack a cooler, a picnic, bring lawn chairs and blankets. Kids [can] come dance in front of the stage, friends run into each other and reconnect. Everyone just enjoys a great night of live music together.”
“I think there’s something special about the free community concerts because they just bring together people of all ages,” she adds. “If people leave smiling and singing one of the songs in their heads on the drive home and just feeling a little more connected than when they arrived, then we’ve done our job.”
Her energetic, heartfelt shows paired with her down-to-earth, girl-next-door personality make her instantly relatable to audiences, especially suburban women navigating the beautiful chaos of love, motherhood and modern life.
After taking last year off to become a mother, Carolyn — now mom to a two year-old daughter — is stepping boldly into a new era. Her latest single “Fighting For You” (released May 2025) marks the first in a six-song series that chronicles this next chapter of her life. Balancing vulnerability and strength, it’s a reflection of the grit, grace, and growth that define her story today.
Saturday’s “hometown” performance, her second
‘…Wind on down the road
festival appearance, is a notable stop on her journey.
“Long Island’s always been home,” she reflects. “Career-wise, it’s taken me all over the country, but Long Island is where I’m raising my family and where my husband, my daughter and I live. I’m going to have all my family, lifelong friends and people who’ve been following my career for years and even people who have just only recently discovered my music online. Those moments you don’t take for granted and make all the hard work worth it.”
Saturday’s audience will be treated to an early look at Miller’s upcoming EP, a deeply personal collection of songs that marks her next creative chapter.
• Saturday, July 25, 8-9 p.m.
• Huntington Summer Arts Festival, Chapin Rainbow Stage, Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington • Visit huntingtonarts.org for more
“The EP is actually going to be self-titled because I just feel like it’s the most honest representation of who I am today. It’s not just who I am as an artist, but also as a wife and a mom and a songwriter.”
Her background in theater brings an added layer of energy and storytelling to this and every performance.
“I love mixing big sing-along moments and then having stories behind the songs and then some more emotional moments along the way. I like to think of it as just a production.”
Despite spending much of her professional life in Nashville, her musical identity has been shaped by her local roots.
“We didn’t really grow up with country music on Long Island. I always joke that if you don’t like country music, you’ll probably like mine, and if you do like country music, then you’ll hopefully like it too.”
As an independent artist, Miller has developd a following of more than 175,000 across social media while overseeing much of her own marketing and creative direction, between here and Nashville. Over the past year she’es performed at CMA Fest, and has shared the stage with the likes of Carrie Underwood, Lee Brice, Sam Hunt, Ashley McBryde, and Dustin Lynch.
Whether she’s behind a mic, on a stage, or in a writing room, Miller is redefining what it means to be a country artist in 2026: grounded, fearless and fully herself. As she prepares to return to Huntington, Miller urges concertgoers, whether longtime fans or first-time listeners, to simply enjoy an evening together.
“It’s free. It’s outdoors, family-friendly. Whether you’ve followed my music for years or you’re just discovering it now, we’d love to have you.”
Led Zeppelin fans, rejoice! Get The Led Out returns with “A Celebration of the Mighty Zep,” two electrifying nights of classic rock, running through June 28. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of Led Zeppelin and brought their music to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians, intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before! Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. Hailed for their powerful tribute to what many consider the greatest rock band of all time, the band always delivers Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
Patty Griffin
The singer-songwriter brings her powerful storytelling and unmistakable voice to the stage in support of her latest album “Crown of Roses.” A two-time Grammy winner and Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement honoree, Patty Griffin has spent more than two decades crafting emotionally resonant songs that blend folk, Americana and blues. She’s been praised for her ability to create vivid emotional portraits through music. Known for songs that linger long after the final note, Griffin continues to captivate audiences with intimate performances that celebrate both life’s hardships and its quiet moments of hope. She is joined by special guest Lucy Wainwright Roche.
Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m. $91, $79, $67. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.
Courtesy Carolyn Miller
The many sides of Carolyn Miller. She’s emerged as one of country-pop’s rising independent artists, blending blend heartfelt storytelling with her singular style.
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Summertime grooves
ZBTB returns to Eisenhower Park, with Guys With Guitars. Not only does ZBTB capture the sound and creativity of the Zac Brown Band but they bring a similar atmosphere of family to their shows while engaging the audience in a way that is all their own. From the Zac Brown Band’s 2008 breakout hit “Chicken Fried” to the recent sing-along anthem “Same Boat” and “Tie Up”, ZBTB plays all the hits any country fan knows and loves.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
The Madison Theatre’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” brings the beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to the stage, retelling the biblical story of Joseph, his colorful coat and his rise from slavery to Pharaoh’s trusted advisor. Told entirely through song, the family-friendly production features memorable numbers including “Any Dream Will Do,” “Close Every Door” and “One More Angel in Heaven,” blending musical styles from calypso to country-western. Suitable for audiences of all ages, the show continues to be one of the world’s most frequently performed musicals.
• Where: Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
• Time: Various dates and times, through Aug. 2
• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
Tunes with County Line
Dine at EGP Land & Sea and groove to County Line. Long Island-based County Line is known for their mix of country, classic, and southern rock, led by Jim Vafeas and Craig Pace.
• Where: 2 Pettit Place, Island Park
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 544-2879
JUL 25
Summer keeps on rockin’
Eisenhower Park’s Summer Concert Series welcomes a lively lineup of Jefferson Starship with Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall and Pure Prairie League..
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
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Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience
Comprising a group of exceptionally talented musicians and die-hard Foreigner fans, Double Vision has perfected the art of bringing to life the unforgettable hits that have defined generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. Drawing inspiration from Foreigner’s unmistakable sound and stage presence, Double Vision delivers a performance that pays homage to the band’s legacy while infusing their own charisma and enthusiasm. Their commitment to authenticity is matched only by their unwavering dedication to creating an electrifying experience for their audiences. With an impressive catalog of classics at their fingertips, Double Vision transports everyone to an era when arena rock ruled and Foreigner reigned supreme. Each concert is a testament to their musical prowess, transporting fans to a time when anthems were born and memories were made. Double Vision delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess to bring you all the hits from the band that you’ve come to love. With their recent signing to Frontiers Music the band has achieved a milestone as one of the first tribute to secure a record deal. Honoring Foreigner and its audience, they offer a show second to none.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: Movie begins at dusk
• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Citizen Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project
Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to be a citizen scientist and study monarch butterflies in the museum’s Milkweed Garden. By measuring plants, rainfall, and monarch eggs you will be collecting real data that scientists can analyze! Your data will help them understand butterfly migration and will help conserve this species. Each Wednesday, take a walk through this garden and see how the plants grow as habitat for visiting monarchs! To join, meet at the front desk. For ages 4+.
• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
• Time: 2-3 p.m., also Aug. 5
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Nature Connects
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
Tunes at Masone Beach
Captain Jack returns to the beach with their Billy Joel tribute. Bring a beach chair and some refreshments, and your Billy Joel dancing shoes!
• Where: Masone Beach, 1 Waterford Road, Island Park
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 431-0600
‘Grease’
Plaza Theatrical Productions welcomes all to Rydell High. Here’ the senior class of 1959: ducktailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys’ and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night” and “Alone at the Drive-In Movie,” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An
eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals, along with innumerable school and community productions, place Grease among the world’s most popular musicals.
• Where: Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont
• Time: 7:30 p.m.; also July 26 and July 29
• Contact: PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870
Family theater
Lance the Eagle welcomes families to “A Semi-Quincenten-EAGLE Birthday” on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage. In this original production, families are invited to celebrate his birthday. His message: As the national bird, this party will be happening throughout the whole month of July. Come to think of it, I did hear something about a birthday for the United States of America as well. Hmm...must be a coincidence! I’ll be throwing a parade through LICM’s galleries and a celebratory spectacle in the Theater. Come ready to party!” Keep an eye out 30 minutes before each show for a special interactive pre-show! For ages 3+. $5 with museum admission ($4 members), $10 theater only.
• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
• Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also July 29
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
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Concert at the library
Island Park Library parking lot is the stage for All Iz Well. This talented band performs R & B, funk, soul, and pop favorites that will have everyone up and dancing! Bring a chair.
• Where: 176 Long Beach Road, Island Park
• Time: 7-9 p.m.
• Contact: islandparklibrary.org or (516) 432-0122
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Family movie night
Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. See “Bad Guys 2,”the 2025 sequel to the animated crime comedy caper, loosely based on the children’s book series. The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do “one last job” by an all-female squad of criminals.
Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Seasonal Sprouts offers is a LEGO-themed adventure for young explorers. Children (ages 4–10) embark on a guided outdoor tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. Everyone discovers the wonders of nature in a fun and hands-on way. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in a LEGO free-play area. $22 per adult, $20 ages 62+, $12 child. Registration required.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m., also Aug. 5
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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Nassau County’s summer fun takes center stage
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Nassau County’s free summer entertainment series is returning with concerts, movie nights and international celebrations at Eisenhower Park and parks across the county.
The 2026 Nassau County Free Summer Fun Guide, presented by County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, features live music, family-friendly movies and cultural events throughout the summer. Most Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre concerts at Eisenhower Park begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
“Enjoy live music and familyfriendly movies under the stars at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre and parks across Nassau County,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman wrote. “Join us all summer long for unforgettable nights of entertainment.”
Some of the biggest names on the schedule include Cole Swindell on Friday, Aug. 7; Loud Luxury on Friday, Aug. 21; Flo Rida on Monday, Aug. 31; ZZ Top on Tuesday, Sept. 1; The Lords of 52nd Street on Thursday, Sept. 3; and Los Lobos on Friday, Sept. 4.
The Lakeside Theatre lineup also includes Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Blessid Union of Souls on Sunday, June 7; a freestyle and salsa night featuring Brenda K. Starr, Tito Puente Jr., TKA/K7, Joey Cruz, La Sonora 495 and Forever Freestyle Band on Saturday, June 27; and reg-
on stage during a previous show.
gae night with Inner Circle, Wayne Wonder and IRIEspect on Sunday, June 28.
Dozens of additional shows will take to the stage throughout the duration of the summer.
A Celebrate America fireworks and drone show is scheduled for
Thursday, July 2, at 5:30 p.m., with live music by Glenn Strange, Chicken Head and Let Freedom Rock. The rain date is Friday, July 3.
Families will have several options beyond concerts. Movie nights at Eisenhower Park include “Elio,” “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” “A Minecraft Movie,” “Bad Guys 2,” “Zootopia 2,” “Freakier Friday,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Wicked” and “Wicked for Good.” Movies begin at dusk.
International Nights at Lakeside will celebrate a range of cultures, including Ukrainian American, Indian American, Israeli American, Greek American, German American, Creole American, Italian American, Caribbean, Irish American, Bangladeshi American, Pakistan American, African American, Chinese American, Turkish American, Korean American and Latino American nights.
Neighborhood concerts and movie nights will also be held at Wantagh Park, Cedar Creek Park, Grant Park and North Woodmere Park. The county will also offer noontime concerts Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. at Eisenhower Park’s mobile stage near Field 1.
For updates, call Nassau County Parks at (516) 572-0200 or visit NassauCountyNY.gov/parks.
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The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park will host concerts and celebrations all summer long. Above, Don Felder
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CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2017-2, AS OWNER OF THE RELATED MORTGAGE LOAN Plaintiff, vs.
BENJAMIN MINELLI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BIAGIO MINELLI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BIAGIO MINELLI any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; LONG ISLAND INVESTMENTS LLC; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, “JOHN DOE #1”
through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.
Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Mortgaged Premises:
30 TRUXTON ROAD
A/K/A 32 TRUXTON ROAD, ISLAND PARK, NY 11558
Section: 43, Block: 027, Lot: 24-26 and 222
To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $285,750.00 and interest, recorded on January 23, 2006, in Liber M 29999 at Page 753, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York, covering premises known as 30 TRUXTON ROAD A/K/A 32
TRUXTON ROAD, ISLAND PARK, NY 11558. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: July 1st, 2026
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Suits on Soldiers drive.
Dressing veterans for brighter futures
By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com
What may have been an unused suit in one closet could soon help a veteran land a job interview.
Representatives from the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center visited Mount Sinai South Nassau to collect donations gathered through the hospital’s Suits on Soldiers clothing drive, which provided professional attire for veterans and other individuals seeking employment.
The donation effort encouraged community members to contribute new or gently used business attire to help military veterans dress professionally for job interviews and career opportunities. Donations were accepted throughout June at the hospital’s Security Office in Oceanside before being picked up by representatives from the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, including program director June Kirby.
The clothing will be distributed through Career Couture, a nonprofit clothing boutique Kirby founded in 2014 at the Suffolk County Department of Labor in Hauppauge. The organization provides free professional clothing to men and women preparing for interviews, attending job fairs or beginning new jobs.
“We provide business attire for both men and women, free of charge,” Kirby said. “People who are interviewing, job fairs, on-site recruitments, when they gain employment, they’re also welcome back.”
According to Kirby, the boutique was created to help remove one of the often-overlooked barriers to employment: access to professional clothing. Since its founding, Career Couture has relied entirely on donations from individuals, businesses and community organizations.
The pickup showcased the generosity of local residents and hospital employees who donated dozens of suits, dresses, shirts, ties and other workplace attire. The garments will now be made available to veterans and others seeking employment through the Career Couture program.
Kirby said the organization serves a diverse group of clients, including veterans, survivors of domestic violence, residents of shelters and formerly incarcerated individuals working to rebuild their lives.
“This excites me,” Kirby said. “This totally, it makes me feel so good because so many people are willing to help people and make sure that clothes that they spend money on is not just thrown into a bin and it’s going to a good cause.”
Professional attire can play a significant role in helping job seekers make a strong first impression and feel more confident during interviews. For many clients, receiving a suit or professional outfit can provide both practical assistance and an emotional boost.
“For us, it’s also a good feeling that in a small way, we can help,” said hospital volunteer Naginder Singh. “Things are so expensive these days.”
Kirby said a lack of appropriate clothing can sometimes prevent people from pursuing employment opportunities altogether.
“A lot of people cancel their interviews because they have nothing to wear,” Kirby said.
Through the Suits on Soldiers drive, Mount Sinai South Nassau and the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center partnered to help ensure that veterans and other job seekers have the resources they need to present themselves professionally and pursue meaningful employment.
Brian Kacharaba/Herald
June Kirby, right, of Career Couture joined Mount Sinai South Nassau staff members and volunteers as they gathered donated professional clothing collected through the hospital’s
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BNow we need a backflow-prevention device?
Q. We received a letter several weeks ago about yet another expense for our home, to add a backflow device because we have a sprinkler. We’re wondering if this is really necessary. We’ve had a sprinkler for 40 years, and have never had a problem. Can you explain why we need this, and what will happen if we don’t put one in? We got estimates that it could be $750 to $1,000. Is this somehow related to legionnaires’ disease?
A. Yes, you are now required to have a backflow device on your home water line, especially for the sprinkler connection. This became a safeguard, debated for many years, as a reaction to backsiphoning of plumbing lines when there were pressure changes.
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The backflow prevention device is a one-way water valve that allows water to flow from the public water main into your home or sprinkler system, but not back into the public water supply. Pressure changes in the line can happen for several reasons, including flushing of public water pipes, which you are notified about, because people report the discoloration of their water from time to time. It can also happen when a fire hydrant is being used or when there’s a water main break.
Any which way it happens, this is a real issue, even if you’ve never noticed it over the past 40 years. You wouldn’t necessarily be the consumer of the contaminants that flowed from your sprinkler line back into the public water supply, but let’s face it, sprinkler heads are exposed to animal waste, pesticides, fertilizers, soil, bacteria and standing water on a regular basis, and you wouldn’t want to drink any of these potentially sickening substances. You’d probably wonder what made you sick, but never connect the dots back to your drinking or cooking water.
I remember the uproar over seat belts in the 1960s, when we were first asked to wear those cumbersome and restrictive devices. Before that, we kids had the freedom to roam from window to window for a better view, to avoid the boredom of long family road trips or grocery store errands. Then seat belts became law. People were defiant, and some even survived accidents without seatbelts. We’ve now had two generations of youngsters who were strapped in like they were astronauts in a rocket sled, and it seems pretty standard now.
The time will come when the contaminants in our water lines will be avoided and we won’t give it another thought. As for legionnaires’ disease, there is little connection between the two. Legionnaires’ disease is mainly caused by stagnant water in a breeding ground of a dark holding tank, in temperatures between 77 and 113 degrees. Those old water tanks, sitting on top of buildings, feeding the drinking and domestic water through buildings by gravity, became perfect for bacterial growth.
Unless you have a well pump sprinkle your lawn, you must add the device — or possibly be fined and forced to do it anyway. Good luck
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Protecting our drinking water is a community effort
It’s the hottest time of year on Long Island, and high temperatures mean high water use. From June through September, demand for water surges, driven largely by lawn irrigation and outdoor use. Long Islanders love green lawns, but they come at a cost that many residents don’t fully see: added strain on our water infrastructure and increased stress on Long Island’s sole-source aquifer, the only source of drinking water for nearly 3 million people.
Long Island has no alternative water supply. We rely entirely on a vast but finite underground aquifer system that must meet all residential, commercial and public needs. That makes water conservation not just a seasonal suggestion, but a long-term necessity.
The latest findings from the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection underscore the urgency of the issue. According to LICAP’s 2025 State of the Aquifer report, groundwater levels have shown troubling declines in recent years, particularly following periods of below-average rainfall. As hydro-
logic conditions fluctuate, especially during dry spells, increased pumping to meet peak summer demand puts additional pressure on the aquifer. This is just as much an infrastructure challenge as it is an environmental concern. Every gallon of water that must be pumped, treated and delivered requires energy and infrastructure capacity. During the summer, water providers must operate at peak levels to keep up with demand. That accelerates wear and tear on pumps, wells, treatment systems and water mains, increasing maintenance costs and, ultimately, costs for ratepayers. Simply put, excessive water use today leads to higher costs tomorrow.
Actions taken by residents each day collectively have a profound impact.
ful difference. Following odd/even watering schedules helps distribute demand more evenly. Avoiding irrigation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. reduces waste due to evaporation. Even skipping watering after rainfall can save thousands of gallons per household over the course of a season.
Conservation plays a significant role in mitigating all of these risks. Reducing unnecessary water use — particularly irrigation — can significantly ease the burden on both the aquifer and water providers’ infrastructure. Studies continue to show that lawns only require about one inch of water per week to remain healthy. Yet many residential irrigation systems run far more frequently than necessary, often during the hottest parts of the day, when much of that water is lost to evaporation. Simple changes can make a meaning-
Technology also plays an important role. Smart irrigation controllers, which adjust watering schedules based on realtime weather conditions, are among the most effective tools available, ensuring that landscapes receive only the water they need, helping homeowners save money while supporting broader conservation goals. They ultimately pay for themselves, often within only a couple of years. Some Long Island water providers have rebate programs for residents who make the switch to smart controllers, making them even more cost-effective.
As highlighted in the State of the Aquifer report, conservation works hand in hand with other efforts such as water reuse, source water protection and advanced monitoring to ensure the sustainability of our groundwater resources. These strategies are essential to maintaining the reliability of our water supply in the face of growing demand,
ever-evolving drinking water regulations and changing climate conditions. It’s also important to recognize that conservation is about more than quantity. Reducing excessive pumping helps maintain natural groundwater levels, which in turn supports streamflow and protects wetlands. It limits the risk of saltwater intrusion, which poses a significant threat to Long Island’s coastal communities. These environmental benefits are critical to preserving Long Island’s ecosystems and quality of life.
The responsibility of protecting our aquifer belongs to all of us. Water providers are investing heavily in infrastructure and treatment technologies and planning efforts to safeguard this resource. But they can’t do it alone. Actions taken by residents each day collectively have a profound impact.
This summer, we urge all Long Islanders to be mindful of their water use. Small changes, when adopted by millions of people, can yield significant results. By conserving water, we not only protect a vital natural resource, but also strengthen our infrastructure, stabilize costs and ensure that future generations of Long Islanders will have access to clean, reliable drinking water.
On Long Island, water isn’t just a utility. It is our lifeline, and we all need to do our part to protect it.
Brendan Warner is chairman of the Long Island Water Conference.
Let’s stop student debt from killing the American dream
For generations, the American dream has represented something tangible: the ability to build a stable life through hard work. But for millions in the United States who are burdened by student debt, the dream remains just that: a dream. Nowhere is that more evident than on Long Island, where the average resident carries more than $35,000 in student loan debt and the median home price has surpassed $750,000.
According to the Pew Research Center, one in four Americans under 40 has student debt. Between high interest rates and wages that haven’t kept pace with the cost of living, many borrowers spend decades trying to pay off an education that was supposed to create opportunity, not limit it.
ages 25 and 34 have left the region over the past eight years. Student debt and housing costs are inseparable drivers of that exodus.
Student debt makes the American dream unattainable, or, at best, greatly deferred. Gallup reports that 71 percent of student borrowers delay major life milestones — homeownership, parenthood, starting a business, retirement — because of their debt. On Long Island, those delays have a geographic consequence: 22 percent of residents between
Recent federal policy changes are deepening the problem. The elimination of the Saving on a Valuable Education Plan will push millions into significantly higher monthly payments, a serious hardship for families already stretched thin. For many, even a modest increase in monthly loan obligations can push financial stability out of reach. The answer is not to discourage higher education. A college degree remains one of the strongest predictors of lifetime earnings, and Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce projects that nearly 72 percent of jobs will require some form of postsecondary education by 2031. Low entry-level wages and high monthly loan payments, however, mean that too many Americans will face decades of financial strain.
We can’t keep asking young adults to choose between building a career and building a life.
That trade-off reshapes the labor market in ways that affect us all. Gallup
reports that 51 percent of employees with student debt are seeking new employment, and more than half of job seekers say their loan obligations significantly influence which offers they’ll accept. New graduates feel compelled to chase the highest-paying jobs rather than the professions they’re best suited to, creating workforce shortages in the fields our communities need most.
For Long Island employers, student debt is both a challenge and an opportunity. One of the few constructive developments in federal legislation is the permanent extension of tax-free employer contributions to employee student loans. Employers can contribute up to $5,250 annually toward an employee’s student debt with no federal tax burden for either party. Employers of all sizes can implement this support quickly and cost-effectively, strengthening recruitment, retention, and the financial well-being of their workforce.
New York is positioned to build on that progress. Paidly, a platform that empowers employers, borrowers, students and their families to make education affordable, has been working with state legislators to allow tax-free payroll
deductions for student loans and education savings plans. Combined with the existing federal benefit, New Yorkers could direct up to $8,750 annually in taxadvantaged student loan relief — a real and immediate impact for borrowers trying to pay down debt, save for a home or simply stay on Long Island. These solutions are practical, affordable and achievable. Being highly educated and highly skilled should not come with a lifetime sentence of debt. And the 22-year-old who graduates from Hofstra or Stony Brook or Nassau Community College should be able to imagine a future here instead of being forced to leave the moment the loans come due. New York has an opportunity to lead the nation in supporting our workers. By expanding taxadvantaged student loan assistance to the state level and encouraging employers to become part of the solution, we can restore financial stability for working families and make the American dream attainable for Long Islanders.
John Scully is the CEO of Paidly, and Samantha Park is the platform’s content specialist.
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SGiving blood: the gift that cannot wait
ummer is a season many of us look forward to. Families head out on vacation, schools close for the year, community calendars lighten and many of the charitable drives and volunteer activities that fill the rest of the year take a brief pause.
Illness, accidents and medical emergencies, however, never take a vacation.
Every day, hospitals across Long Island and around the country rely on a steady supply of donated blood to care for trauma victims, cancer patients, premature infants, people undergoing surgery and those living with chronic blood disorders. When blood is needed, there is no time to wait for donors to come forward. The blood must already be on the shelves.
That’s why the emergency blood shortage announced by the American Red Cross should concern every one of us. The Red Cross reports that blood donations have fallen sharply since the end of May. That is not a problem that can be solved overnight.
Blood products have a limited shelf life. Red blood cells can be stored for only about six weeks, while platelets, which are critical for cancer patients and others undergoing treatment, last only a few days. A constant stream of volunteer donors is necessary simply to keep pace with everyday medical needs.
Unlike many products hospitals use, blood can’t be manufactured in a laboratory. It can’t be ordered from a factory or
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Peter King is right about America’s leadership
To the Editor:
Re Peter King’s op-ed in last week’s issue, “America must not abdicate its leadership”: King is so right in his assessment. While I’m no expert on foreign affairs, I do think I have a unique perspective on the topic he addresses.
You see, my mother was born and raised in Germany, and was 16 when World War II broke out. My father’s parents were born in Germany, but in 1923 they moved to the United States for the very reason King points out: the Treaty of Versailles left Germany impoverished with little hope. So my father grew up here in New York, but as fate had it, my grandparents decided to move back to Germany in the late 1930s, because Germany was once again a prosperous country.
When the war broke out, my father was drafted into the German army
substituted with another medicine. Every pint comes from a volunteer willing to spend less than an hour giving something that costs nothing but can mean everything to someone else.
It is one of the rare opportunities for an ordinary person to directly save a life.
Most blood donors never meet the people they help. Yet each donation has the potential to help a number of patients. A single donation can help save as many as three lives.
It’s easy to assume that someone else will donate — that someone younger, healthier or with more free time will answer the call. But maintaining an adequate blood supply depends on thousands of people making that same small commitment throughout the year, because the demand for blood remains constant.
If anything, summer brings additional challenges. Increased travel can mean more motor vehicle accidents. Outdoor recreation can result in serious injuries. Construction projects continue. Hospitals remain busy. Every one of those situations depends on blood being available.
Long Island residents and the business community have always demonstrated their generosity during times of crisis. For those who have donated before, now is an excellent time to schedule another appointment if they are eligible. For first-time donors, there may be some uncertainty, but the process is safe,
carefully supervised and generally takes about an hour from registration to refreshments afterward. Most donors say the experience is easier than they expected, and leave knowing they have made a meaningful difference.
Donors of all eight blood types — A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+ and O- — are needed to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. While some blood types are used more frequently than others, every donation strengthens the system that hospitals depend on daily.
This isn’t simply about responding to an emergency declaration. It’s about recognizing that each of us may someday depend on the generosity of someone we’ve never met. Few people expect to need a blood transfusion until an accident, illness or unexpected surgery changes everything in an instant.
When that day comes, no family should have to wonder whether enough blood is available.
Make an appointment to donate blood. The Red Cross collects nationwide, but does not have facilities on Long Island, where New York Blood Centers and other agencies and organizations help meet the need. To learn where to donate, go to AABB.org, the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies, to find an AABB-accredited donation facility.
A single hour you spend giving blood today could mean the difference between life and death for someone in need.
OPINIONS
I won’t stand by while our utility rates continue to climb
Our neighbors across Nassau County tell me they simply cannot keep up with the rising costs on Long Island. The seemingly unending price increases for basic needs, like groceries, gas, health care and insurance, are forcing more hardworking families to decide what they can afford and what they must go without.
Keeping the lights on and the water running is nonnegotiable, however, leaving families at the mercy of utility bills that creep upward month after month with little warning or reason.
Long Islanders pay among the highest utility rates in the nation, and the cost of power has risen 20 percent since January. This has pushed the cost of living even higher, and made it more difficult to get by. Inconsistent and partisan energy policies, repeated price hikes by utility companies and cuts to assistance programs have sent utility bills soaring. I’m doing everything I can in Congress to lower these costs.
The Republican leadership in Washington still has not done enough to
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bring them down or take on the private utility companies that are driving up costs. There must be greater guardrails on these companies, which have collectively requested $50 billion in rate increases nationwide since 2025 to pad their profits. We’re seeing this firsthand in Nassau County, with Liberty Water’s latest proposed rate increases. That’s why I’ve demanded answers from Liberty Water on its repeated requests to increase rates, because no one should have to pay $20 to $30 more per month just to have water in their home.
The Republican leadership in D.C. still hasn’t done enough to bring them down.
about the administration’s plans to address rising electricity costs, and asked why it proposed additional cuts to vital federal support. Reports show that elderly, disabled and low-income Long Islanders are struggling to pay their energy bills. Nearly 1,000 more PSEG customers saw their power shut off in April due to overdue bills, compared with last year.
Enhancement natural-gas pipeline project, which is critical for delivering more affordable, reliable energy to Long Island. New York state generates roughly half of its electricity from natural gas, and with this added source of energy, Long Island households that convert from fuel oil to natural-gas heating could save upward of $1,500 a year.
To ensure that Washington is focused on tackling this problem, I helped launch the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus, a coalition committed to holding utility companies accountable for prioritizing profits over their consumers. I am also co-leading the Stop the Rate Hikes Act to prevent utility providers from increasing rates more than once a year. Working families are already struggling to make ends meet, and demanding frequent rate increases is unacceptable.
Holding private utility companies accountable is only part of the battle.
At a recent hearing, I questioned the U.S. energy secretary, Chris Wright,
the Luftwaffe, as it turns out. It wasn’t until I was in college that he revealed this aspect of his life to me. He had always said he was an American soldier, which was believable, as he had no accent growing up in New York. And we lived in Queens, with many Jewish neighbors, and, understandably, he didn’t want this aspect of his past to get out to the neighbors.
So, the question I would always ask my parents was, how could a great country like Germany allow Nazism to happen? They would offer several reasons, including that in the beginning, most Germans thought Hitler was someone who would implode and eventually go away. And by the time they realized that he wasn’t going anywhere, it was too late. Besides, they were just trying to live their lives and recover from the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles.
But the reason that can’t be ignored was appeasement — King’s central argument in his essay. Like it or not, the U.S. needs to maintain its global leadership as a deterrent to regimes whose goal it is to expand their borders against the will of all other nations. I’m troubled by the administration’s seeming lack of knowledge or respect for history, and how it somehow repeats itself.
I wish members of Congress would speak out more on this topic, and follow King’s advice publicly. While I agree that Europe must increase its defense spending, we need to maintain our role as “global policeman,” because no other country, in my opinion, has the credibility and military muscle to take on this role. Vladimir Putin is not someone who can be trusted. Why we have let him get this far is a reminder that appeasement does not work with evil minds.
WILLIAM FUESSLER Wantagh
I questioned the administration’s proposal to cut funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps lowincome households reduce energy bills by about 20 percent annually in New York. In Congress I’m pushing for full funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which has provided critical assistance for more than 40 years to the most vulnerable in our communities. These programs are lifelines for many to afford their utilities, and I’ll continue fighting to preserve them.
Finally, we can’t expect to bring utility prices down with partisan politics or a one-size-fits-all approach. This moment requires us to deliver bipartisan, all-of-the-above energy solutions, and I urged Wright to work with me to do just that. When we spoke, I expressed my support for the Northeast Supply
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We must give local communities the ability to modernize and diversify their energy sources as we explore potentially cost-effective solutions. This way, we are never dependent on any single energy source. Part of the solution is projects like the NESE pipeline, which will reliably deliver affordable natural gas that we depend on to power and heat our homes, while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs.
People across Nassau County tell me they desperately need relief as they stretch their paychecks further to cover mounting bills. They should never have to think about when and how long they keep their lights on, heat their homes or run their faucets for fear of paying hundreds more a month. That’s why I won’t stop fighting to hold utility companies accountable, preserve vital assistance programs, diversify our energy solutions and lower utility bills for every household on Long Island.
Laura A. Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.
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