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Welcome to your newspaper Welcome to this week’s special edition of the Oceanside/ Island Park Herald — the issue that brings you our annual Community Guide and a closeup look at the people, places and traditions that make these two communities feel like home. Whether you grew up here or moved in recently, Oceanside and Island Park are places where neighbors know one another by name, volunteer groups roll up their sleeves when something needs fixing, and rituals — from gazebo readings to youth soccer— stitch residents together. Our towns are full of landmarks that shape daily life: the waterways around Shell Creek Park; the Marine Nature Study Area, with its incredible birdlife. Community anchors like the Oceanside Library, with the Iovino theater, and the Island Park Library, which fills village life with fun. This guide points you to the best of both towns: volunteer groups like Oceanside Community Service, longrunning traditions like the San Gennaro and St. Anthony’s Feast, youth sports like Oceanside United Soccer Club and Island Park Little League, along with the small everyday things

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A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction requiring the Oceanside School District to accept a medical exemption for a 16-year-old Oceanside High School student — identified in court as “Sarah Doe” — allowing her to attend school this fall without receiving the third dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine. The decision, handed down on Aug. 12 in federal court in Central Islip, comes after physicians who

treated the student concluded that the third hepatitis shot could pose a serious risk to her health. The injunction is effective through June 30, 2026. “This has been really traumatic and really hard on Sarah and her whole family, and we are all so happy that she will be spared further exclusion for this upcoming school year,” Sujata Gibson, the student’s attorney, said. “We think the judge made the right choice, and he made it for the right reasons, and this could help thousands of other children who are facing a similar unlawful application of Continued on page 14 AUGUST 14, 2025

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Mount Sinai South Nassau dialysis outpatiemt staff gathered at the anniversary barbecue outside the center, celebrating 25 years of care and community.

Hospital outpatient dialysis center marks 25 years Vivian Rodriguez, a nurse who regularly cares for Giovinco. “She comes in quarter to five in the morning, when she has a big smile and the sweetest laugh… she The front of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Outpabrightens up your spirit.” tient Dialysis Center on Oceanside Road filled with Beyond companionship, are the clinical and practifolding chairs, AI-generated original music and barbecal reasons many patients remain with the center. cue on Aug.15 as staff, patients and family gathered to Margaret Pfeiffer, vice president of patient care sermark the clinic’s 25th anniversary. vices, said the facility’s model focuses on what she What began as a three-station clinic a quarter cencalled a “system of support” — family, social work, tury ago has grown into an 18-chair facility that condietitian services and individualized care ducts thousands of life-sustaining treatplans that help people manage a lifelong ments each year. illness. Administrators, nurses and patients “They stay here for the care and the used the anniversary event Friday to people,” Pfeiffer said. reflect on the center’s evolution, celebrate That lifestyle has options. Gum Ho longtime relationships and spotlight an Kwon, a nurse who trains patients for expanding slate of services — including home dialysis, explained the home prohome hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis grams and portable machines that allow — that give patients greater flexibility and, people to travel or work without being tied in some cases, better outcomes. to in-center schedules. “We started with three patients, three BARBARA “The trend of the future is home,” she stations, now we’re up to 18 stations,” said DREssLER said, noting the center offers home hemoZapora Burillo, director of nursing for Oceanside resident dialysis and peritoneal dialysis and that dialysis services. some patients who trained for home theraThe center runs six days a week, Monpies later received transplants. day through Saturday, from 5 a.m. until midnight, in Staffers pointed to success stories: patients who four shifts. Staff estimated the operation performs became healthier candidates for transplant after shiftroughly 20,000 treatments a year and has treated thouing to home therapies, and others who were able to sands of people over 25 years. return to school or employment. For many at the barbecue the human side of the Some patients — like 60 year Oceanside resident clinic was the most important part of the celebration. Barbara Dressler, who started treatment two years ago Maryann Giovinco, 78, an Inwood resident who has been coming to the Oceanside center three days a week — worry about managing sterility and the responsibilities of performing treatment at home and prefer the for 20 years, was featured as the day’s honored guest. reassurance of in-center care. Surrounded by nurses who joked that she “knows “I don’t know that I could be in charge of making everybody’s birthday,” Giovinco called the staff her sure everything is right and sterile,” she said. “second family.” “They’re very good here. They’re really caring.” “It takes time,” she said, recalling the difficult early The center’s resilience was another recurring months of dialysis. “There are people who just don’t theme. Staff recounted how Superstorm Sandy disget it. They’re not happy. But you have to be happy.” placed patients and left the building flooded; repairs Nurses and trainers at the center described close and rebuilding took months. The clinic’s filtration and bonds that form through thrice-weekly treatments. reverse-osmosis systems — the “crux of the operation” “The staff knows the patient’s life story,” Burillo where community water is purified to the standards said. “Patients confide in them.”

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Anthony Giovinco and her sister, Maryann Giovinco, 78, who has received hemodialysis at the center three days a week for 20 years, laughs with nurses at the Outpatient Dialysis Center’s 25th anniversary barbecue. required for dialysis — were rebuilt and upgraded. Staff described having two reverse osmosis machines that helps ensure uninterrupted care. The reverse osmosis process takes roughly 30 minutes to an hour per cycle before water is used for treatment. Hemodialysis chief technician Robert Baxter explainedthat the center’s patient mix is changing. Younger people, he said, are increasingly arriving with kidney failure tied to untreated diabetes and uncontrolled blood pressure. “That’s why you’re seeing a lot of increase in dialysis… juvenile diabetes,” Baxter said. Administrators said the center will continue community outreach — including educational events planned for September — and stressed that clinical excellence and continuity of care are just as vital as machines and water systems. “Maybe I’ll be around for the 30th anniversary,” Giovinco said.

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Beyond the fun, the festival is a fundraiser and a public expression of the parish’s local mission. Proceeds support Senior Citizen programs, youth and young-adult groups, Greek language school, Sunday school, and other Island Park initiatives. The church’s Lady’s Philanthropy Group plays a major role in raising funds for more than 30 charities around the globe, reflecting how parish philanthropy often reaches well beyond the immediate neighborhood. For many Island Park residents — Greek Orthodox and non-Greek alike — the Panaghia festival is a summer highlight: a place to reconnect with neighbors, introduce friends to Greek food and music, and support programs that serve children, seniors and families across the community.

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Brownie Troop 2068 completed a project that combined creativity and community service to benefit Kitty Cove in Island Park. Under the guidance of troop leader and Long Beach resident Lauren Rio, the troop explored their pet badge and art and design badge in an innovative way— painting portraits of adoptable cats from Kitty Cove, also known as the Long Beach Humane Society, a local animal shelter at 126 Austin Boulevard. They then sold their artwork to raise funds for the organization. “The girls had worked on their pet badge, and then our next badge was art and design,” Rio said. “I thought it could be a good mashup of the two. I reached out to Kitty Cove and the Long Beach Art League and just trusted them as experts to guide us. From there, it really became a collaboration.” The project began with a visit to Kitty Cove, where the scouts learned about the shelter’s operations and the specific needs of adult cats for adoption. The girls photographed the cats and selected ones to serve as the inspiration for their artwork. Lynbrook artist Joan Lazarus, 79, who volunteered her time for the project, supplied canvas, paint, and brushes and offered guidance on techniques such as blending colors and adding texture.

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Brownie Troop 2068 of proudly displayed their hand-painted cat portraits at Arts in the Plaza in Long Beach, raising funds for Kitty Cove. “Helping the Brownies of Troop 2068 with their art project in partnership with Kitty Cove and Long Beach Art League was very enjoyable and rewarding for me,” Lazarus said. “They proceeded to paint and their cat portraits looked like the cats they had chosen. The girls were extremely talented and did the paintings without much need for instruction.” The Long Beach Art League, led by President and Oceanside resident Lisette Resnick, helped the troop take the project further by offering a space at Arts in the

Plaza, the weekly outdoor market at Long Beach City Hall, to sell the portraits. “I wanted the girls to see how one idea can grow,” Resnick said. “First, paint the cats to help get them adopted. Then, sell the portraits to raise more for the shelter.” The scouts spent several hours at the plaza sharing their artwork, engaging with the public, and distributing flyers about Kitty Cove’s needs. Each painting was paired with a photo of the real cat to help potential adopters make the connec-

tion. The effort paid off: all of the artwork sold, with each canvas priced at $20, and the troop raised nearly $279. Using the funds, the girls purchased supplies from Kitty Cove’s wish list—including litter, dry and wet food, treats, and toys—and delivered them to the shelter themselves. “It was important that the girls bought supplies and not just gave a donation,” Rio said. “They could see the impact of their work firsthand.” Lazarus, who has taught art to children and adult groups for decades, found the experience personally rewarding. “It is very important to me that people give to causes important to them,” she said. “How wonderful that these girls are starting so young.” Resnick’s daughters were in the Girl Scouts in Oceanside, which she said made a big difference for them and made partnering with the Brownie Troop extra meaningful. “Working with Lauren was a delight,” she said. “She’s a strong leader, positive, encouraging, and always offering the girls good advice. Many of our members find that selling their art makes them feel like real artists.” For Troop 2068, the project offered a real-world lesson in community service. “They learned that you don’t need anything fancy to make a difference,” Rio said. “Just time, love, and a willingness to connect with your community.”

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Long Beach middle-schoolers Sofia Salamone and Leia Sacks tur ned a class assignment into an ongoing service project, organizing a supply drive for Kitty Cove, the Island Park cat shelter that depends on volunteers and donations. The effort began last fall as part of the girls’ MYP and Silver Award work and expanded through the spring and summer. The scouts visited Kitty Cove to learn how the shelter operates, meet the cats and speak with volunteers about the shelter’s biggest needs — particularly finding homes for adult cats and covering medical care for special-needs animals. “At their middle school, they had to do a community project, so they hit Kitty Cove and went with it,” said Stacy Salamone, Sofia’s mother and troop leader. “They do something for Kitty Cove, pretty much every year, because they just love doing things for the animal shelter.” Stacy said Kitty Cove has always welcomed the troop. “When the girls go there, they have the girls come in the back, make sure that their girls [see] the cats, and they’re just loving people. The volunteers there are really nice, and it’s mostly run by volunteers.” In previous years the troop made

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Scouts packed cars with donated supplies before delivering them to Kitty Cove. toys from recycled materials — filling socks with crinkle paper to entertain the cats. This year Sofia and Leia prioritized raising awareness and collecting essentials. Rather than simply taking donations, Sofia created an Amazon wish list so donors could buy specific items the shelter needed. She also canvassed neighbors and family for gently used blankets and towels to line

cages. Donations continued to arrive after the initial drop-offs: “People are still donating now from her Amazon wishlist,” Stacy said. Over roughly 50 volunteer hours, Sofia and Leia gathered toys, food, kitty litter, treats and bedding. They are also developing slides and a website to teach other troops how to replicate the drive, making the project sus-

tainable beyond this year’s cohort. “We would donate to the whole troop, but Leia and I decided to keep working there, because we’ve been doing it so long that we just wanted to make everyone more aware and pass it down to other troops and bring awareness,” Sofia said. Although the Salamones have a rescue dog rather than a cat, Sofia’s interest in felines runs deep. The drive taught the scouts practical skills in organization and outreach — they created posters, shared the Amazon list with friends and family, and handled neighborhood outreach when school channels weren’t available. “I’m very proud of them,” Stacy said. “They have a couple more weeks, but… they’re building this website right now to share with the other troops, so they’re still working on it.” The troop’s efforts have already produced results: Stacy noted that one troop member adopted two cats from Kitty Cove last year and another family member adopted one after meeting the animals through the troop. Beyond i m m e d i at e s u p p l i e s, t h e d r ive strengthened community ties and increased awareness of Kitty Cove’s needs — from everyday items like litter and food to costly medical care for disabled animals. “I think we’re definitely going to continue doing that through high school,” Sofia said.

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Coverland hit Masone Beach with all time hits on Saturday night as a part of the village concert series.

Coverland rocks Masone beach T he summer concer t series at Masone Beach continued Saturday night as Coverland took the stage before a packed waterfront crowd, delivering high-energy performances across multiple genres. Residents filled the beach with chairs and blankets for the free show. The band showcased a wide-ranging setlist, moving seamlessly between classic rock staples, pop favorites, and modern hits that kept the audience singing and dancing throughout the night. The concert was part of the Village of Island Park’s “Summer Concerts” series, sponsored by the mayor and board of trustees. The evening brought the community together under clear skies, with families, friends, and neighbors enjoying live music by the shore. The next event in the series will be the Labor Day Fireworks celebration on Aug. 30, featuring music by Dancefloor NY followed by a fireworks display over the water. — Kepherd Daniel

Guitarist Con Notaridis, vocalist Darrin Ward, drummer Chris Cardello and bass player John Pinna of Coverland gave a spirited summer performance.

Island Park friends seven-year old Grace Malek, ten-year olds Ruby Porcelli and Amelia Malek and seven-year old Madilyn Porcelli enjoyed the summer concert.

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Peter Gilbert, a lifelong Oceanside resident, died on Aug. 1. He was 68 years old. Peter grew up in Oceanside and graduated from Oceanside High School. He married his wife, Margie, on May 27, 1989. They had two children, Jenna, 35, and Greg, 32. “Peter and I first met through a friend of ours and you could say it was love at first sight,” Margie said. “We got married on May 27, 1989. Peter was the ultimate family man. His passion for youth sports began when Jenna and Gre g started participating in Oceanside club soccer and continued on with basketball and other sports.” Earlier in his career, Peter managed a paper warehouse at Martin Paper Company and later sold merchant services. Margie is a teaching assistant in special education at Oceanside high school. Peter was best known, however, for his decades of volunteer work coaching soccer and basketball. Peter’s legacy was most visible through his years of coaching and community service. He began coaching when his children joined the Oceanside United Soccer Club and went on to coach intramural, travel, CYO, and AAU teams. He continued even after his children stopped playing. In 2010, one of his CYO girls basketball teams won a championship and later sent the family a card and photo in gratitude. “He never missed one of the kids’ games,” Margie said. “But after they graduated, he was constantly found on the fields, watching football, basketball,

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Peter Gilbert, lifelong Oceansider, coach, and community volunteer, died at 68. lacrosse, girls softball, baseball.” In addition to coaching, Peter served on the boards of both the Island Garden basketball facility and the Oceanside United Soccer Club, where he helped organize tournaments, line fields, run concessions, and give countless hours of service to the community.

“I first met Peter Gilbert 35 years ago when he was an intramural soccer coach in Oceanside,” said Oceanside school board president Michael D’Ambrosio. “He was an incredible guy, and we had a lot of fun out on the field. Beyond that, his volunteer spirit and commitment to kids really stood out. Peter played a major role in the travel program. He was incredibly generous—if a family couldn’t afford uniforms or equipment, Peter would pay for it himself. He never let a child go without the gear they needed or miss out on a tournament. He always made sure every kid had the chance to play soccer, no matter the cost. Everything he did was for the children.” His children followed in his footsteps: Jenna is a physical education teacher and a coach while Greg works in commercial real estate finance. “Everyone would say that to know him is to love him,” Jenna said. “And so many people have a story where he helped them out at one point.” Former players and parents praised him for caring more about teaching life lessons and supporting kids than about winning. Many reached out after his death to share how much he meant to them. “Family was the most important thing to him,” Margie said. “I think that was the biggest thing about Peter, was that he always wanted to help people.” His funeral was held at Gutterman’s in Rockville Centre and livestreamed. “What I hope Oceanside remembers,” Margie said, “is his community spirit, his enthusiasm for youth sports, and his love for developing kids into players and teammates.”

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the regulations.” The dispute stems from whether the district could demand additional documentation or require its own doctor to review and approve the exemption. Oceanside officials had asked for proof of an adverse reaction before accepting the exemption, and the district’s lawyer told the court that the district physician wanted to see additional evidence. “Our top priority is protecting the health and safety of all students and staff,” Oceanside Superintendent Phyllis Harrington said in a statement. “Following the rules governing vaccination for school admission is one of the ways we do that. We also rely on the expertise of our school district physician and the New York State Department of Health. This evidence-based approach has guided our decisions consistently. We will continue to follow this approach going forward. We are reviewing the decision with our legal counsel to determine the appropriate next steps.” Gibson said that the school district’s request for extra documentation surfaced in its inter-

nal emails only the day before the hearing, and that the district “never actually asked the family for any further documentation.” New York Eastern District Judge Gary Brown disagreed with the district’s position, and relied on state law and the certification provided by the student’s doctors. “The public health law is really clear … if any physician licensed to practice medicine in New York certifies that a vaccine may be detrimental to a child’s health, that child is exempt,” Gibson said. “School districts have no legal authority to override treating physicians.” Gibson told the court that seven licensed physicians had certified that the student is at risk of “catastrophic harm or death” if given the third hepatitis B dose. Even a walk-in clinic, she said, refused to vaccinate the girl after reviewing her condition. In court, Brown reviewed the medical records, and Gibson described Sarah Doe’s medical history as complicated: She developed serious health problems after receiving a number of vaccines in 2019, when New York state repealed the religious

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Oceanside High School junior “Sarah Doe” was given a medical exemption from a state vaccine requirement for hepatitis B after a judge granted a preliminary injunction against the Oceanside School District. exemption. Those complications included episodic paralysis and severe anaphylactic rashes that medical providers warned could be life-threatening if she were given another dose. Because the school district repeatedly denied some of the family’s exemption requests, Sarah attended the Long Beach school district for about 40 days. She has spent large stretches of time out of school, Gibson said, sometimes too sick to attend and at other times excluded while exemption paperwork was pending. “I’m far more worried about

non-qualified school bureaucrats making medical decisions for kids,” Gibson said. “I think this case solidifies what we’ve been saying for years, which is that school districts have no legal authority to override treating physicians.” The state requires students to be vaccinated against hepatitis B to attend school unless a valid medical exemption is on file. The standard hepatitis B vaccination series is typically three doses, and Sarah had received two. Gibson noted that the State Legislature and courts have previously recognized the low risk

of hepatitis B transmission in school settings, and argued that it was illogical to exclude a child from school over a missing booster when a child with an active hepatitis B infection cannot lawfully be excluded solely for that reason. The judge’s preliminary injunction allows Sarah to attend Oceanside High School without the third dose for the entirety of the 2025-26 school year. Gibson said that she expected the decision to help other families contest what she described as an unlawful district practice, and that districts that persist in demanding additional proof of the potential harm of vaccines may continue to face litigation. Outside the courthouse on Aug. 12, more than 100 supporters — many wearing pink — turned out to show their solidarity with the student. Gibson said the turnout reflected broader community concer n about exemption denials and disability and religious-conscience rights that she said are being violated. “I should say, a lot of the families there … they were really looking up to her and crying,” Gibson said of Sarah Doe. “It was very emotional.”

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Personal stories of L.I.’s housing crisis By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Second in a series about housing on Long Island. The struggle to afford a place to live has become more than a financial burden; it is a daily fight for stability. Rising rents, mounting utility bills and unexpected repair costs are forcing residents to confront harsh realities, from disrupted childhoods to impossible choices for older adults. With limited inventory, rising costs, and affordability slipping further out of reach, the crisis is reshaping daily life, straining mental health, and widening the gap between those able to remain secure and those who can’t. Karen Wihlt, 58, sat in a Bethpage hotel room earlier this month with her service dog, Lennon, unsure of where she would go once her prepaid stay ended. After a series of personal losses and financial setbacks, she is now facing the prospect of homelessness. Wihlt grew up in New Jersey and moved to Long Island in 2008 to support her wife at the time during a custody battle. She sold her home and restaurant business to relocate, hoping to create stability for her partner’s children. The couple lived in Plainview until their 22-year relationship ended three years ago. “I left everything. I only took my clothes and my dog,” Wihlt said, explaining that she walked away from the house they rented for $3,000 a month. She later rented an apartment in Bethpage, but struggled to cover the rent on her $1,300 monthly disability income. Her focus, she said, has always been Lennon. “My main concern is somebody being good to my dog,” she said. Wihlt eventually moved into a Levittown home owned by her best friend, who cared for her as she underwent several knee surgeries. But her friend died suddenly in March. Wihlt remained in the home until his relatives reclaimed the property. While she was away visiting a friend, police changed the locks. “When I came back, I was told I didn’t have a home anymore,” she said. With no car and little money, Wihlt relied on friends to pay for her temporary stay at an Extended Stay America hotel. But she said those funds are nearly exhausted. “I don’t know where I’m going to be,” she said. “I just want a safe little spot.” Wihlt’s difficulties are compounded by her search for housing where a dog is allowed. Although Lennon is a registered service animal, she said, landlords find reasons to deny her applications once they learn about him. “Everything is fine until I say I have a dog,” she said. An experienced chef, Wihlt said she has helped open nearly 20 restaurants

across Long Island. But she has not worked in years due to her health issues. Now, she says, Lennon keeps her going. “If I didn’t have him, I don’t know if I’d still be here,” she said. Wihlt has applied for assistance from Nassau County’s Department of Social Services, but was told her $1,300 monthly income is too high for her to qualify. “They told me to spend my money and come back when I have nothing,” she said.

The human cost of housing The struggle to find affordable housing is not just about financial hardship. It often carries deep emotional consequences, including depression, anxiety and trauma, according to Peggy Boyd, a licensed master social worker and vice president of advocacy and community services at the Family Service League. “As a human service agency with several shelters for both individuals and families, we most often see our homeless population suffer from depression and a huge sense of hopelessness,” Boyd said. “Additionally, their lives are riddled with trauma, stress and anxiety.” The long-term relationship between homelessness and mental health, she explained, is complex. Instability can worsen existing conditions or spark new ones, and lasting solutions require a multifaceted approach. “Addressing the mental health needs of homeless individuals requires providing accessible and affordable mental health services, supportive housing and social support,” Boyd said. While housing insecurity impacts people across all demographics, she emphasized that children and adolescents face unique risks. “Children are one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population in the United States,” Boyd said. “They’re often hidden, living in cars, staying on and off with relatives or at motels, and bouncing between temporary shelters. Their reality is marked by uncertainty, fear and loss of routine — all critical elements for healthy development.” The Family Service League supports a “Housing First” model, Boyd noted, which prioritizes getting individuals and families into permanent housing quickly and without preconditions such as completing treatment programs. “The quicker we move children and their families into permanent housing, the greater the outcome for all,” she said. Integrating mental health professionals with housing advocates, offering therapy, medication management and skill-building, is critical to long-term stability, she added. “Family Service League supports the concept of regionalizing the poverty threshold on Long Island, recognizing that the current national standard does

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Denise Minicozzi, right, and Keith Way both work at Jeanine’s American Bistro in Glen Cove. Minicozzi says she works two jobs to pay her monthly expenses. not accurately reflect the high cost of living in the area,” Boyd added. The organization backs the proposed Poverty Line Act, federal legislation that would adjust the poverty level to reflect real costs of living and allow for regional differences. “Homelessness is costly in terms of taxpayer dollars and human life,” Boyd said. “The best results always come in providing support to prevent homelessness in the first place.”

FDNY lieutenant, fiancée struggle to afford a home Brandon Webber has spent 12 years saving lives as a lieutenant with FDNY Emergency Medical Services. But despite working long shifts and holding down other side jobs, the 35-year-old says that he and his fiancée, Alexa Rubinstein, also 35, are still unable to achieve what they thought would be a natural next step in their lives: owning a home on Long Island. Webber works 12-hour shifts that often start before dawn. His schedule frequently stretches into overtime, and he supplements his income with two additional paramedic jobs. “We are the lowest-paid service in the city,” he said. “Unfortunately, I don’t believe our work reflects the money that we’re supposed to be making. That’s why I need to have three jobs. Sometimes it can be a little bit rough.” Rubinstein, a preschool director, commutes from their two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale into Queens, a twohour trip each way. The couple moved in in June, after months of searching for a place that accepted pets. The apartment, with utilities included and modest amenities like a washer and dryer, costs more than $2,500 a month. Just a decade ago, Webber recalled, he was paying $600 for his share of a much

larger apartment. “The price for rentals … compared to 10 years ago have skyrocketed,” he said. Earlier this year, the couple considered buying a house in North Bellmore that could have accommodated Webber’s mother in a mother-daughter setup. The house had features they wanted — a backyard, a pool and solar panels — but the numbers didn’t work. “Our mortgage was going to be about the same as our rent, north of $2,500, but that didn’t include the basic necessities,” Webber said. Buying the house would have meant draining their savings or taking out a $50,000 pension loan, something he was reluctant to do. “I did not want to live literally paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “That’s not a way to live.” “If something catastrophic broke that needed immediate repair, where’s that going to come from?” Rubinstein said. “We’d have almost no savings, because we put it all down on the house.” Webber acknowledged that he struggles with feelings of failure, despite his professional success. “There’s a mentality that I’m a failure,” he said. “You would think we would be able to afford it in the place that we grew up and loved.” Rubinstein said she tries to keep perspective, noting that many of their friends who bought homes did so before the pandemic, when prices were less prohibitive. Now, as rents rise and homeownership remains out of reach, Webber said the strain continues to weigh on them. “We’re both college graduates, we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing,” he said. “It feels impossible.”

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People turn to hotel living, high-cost rentals on Long Island. At 60, she splits her time as a waitress at Jeanine’s American Bistro, in Glen Cove, and as a part-time worker at an assisted-living facility in Bayville, all while struggling to keep pace with the soaring cost of rent. She and her longtime boyfriend, Larry O’Connell, a retiree, rent a modest Cape Cod-style home in Bayville for $4,200 a month. The house, she said, comes without a garage, with cramped living space and a long list of repairs the landlord has left unaddressed. Minicozzi said she is also responsible for utilities and covering any damages inside the home. Food, gas and other basic needs are on a tight budget. She said she feels like she and O’Connell are being priced out of the community they call home. Their rent is set to rise to $4,500, and the landlord has already signaled she may push it to $5,000 if they decide to leave. “I love New York. It’s always going to be my home,” Minicozzi said. “But I really did not realize how expensive it was until I got back here.” The couple is now talking about moving to North Carolina or Pennsylvania, where Minicozzi said they could stretch their dollars further and maybe even consider buying instead of renting. “It’s not that we want to leave,” she said. “But here it feels like we’re working just to survive. We’re paying all this

money, but we don’t have security. We don’t know what’s going to happen next year or even next month.” For now, she continues to work the long hours and cover the bills, holding on to her ties to Long Island while acknowledging that the future may take her elsewhere. “I never thought I’d be in this position at my age,” Minicozzi said. “It shouldn’t be this hard just to have a roof over your head.”

Long Island is ‘losing its future’ without affordable housing Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who represents the 13th District, says the high cost of housing on Long Island is pushing middle-class families out and threatening the region’s future. Lavine, whose district includes Glen Cove, Hicksville, Westbury and several affluent North Shore suburbs, said the “universal concern” among his constituents is that buying a home has become an option only for the wealthy. “Getting a home is at least a $600,000 to $700,000 experience,” he said, adding that steep prices have forced many residents to abandon the dream of homeownership. Lavine has made affordable housing funding a top priority in Albany. He pointed to millions of dollars in state aid allocated in recent years, including a $100 million pro-housing-communities program designed to help municipalities

like Westbury, Port Jefferson and Hicksville build more affordable homes. “This has been one of Gov. (Kathy) Hochul’s cornerstone projects,” Lavine said. “Over the course of the last several years, there have been actually billions of dollars in state funding provided for housing.” But state money alone will not solve the crisis, he cautioned. Federal investment in housing has been lacking for decades, with the last meaningful boost dating back to the Clinton administration. But such efforts, Lavine said, along with transit-oriented development in places like Mineola and Hicksville, are essential for growth. Building near Long Island Rail Road stations, he argued, makes communities more attractive to young families and workers. Still, Lavine said, local governments continue to resist new projects, leaving supply stagnant and prices climbing. “Without more housing, the housing that exists just becomes more and more and more expensive,” he said. “It’s just basic supply-and-demand economics.” The consequences, he warned, extend far beyond families struggling to pay rent or buy a home. “If we cannot maintain and protect middle-class people to move to Long Island, we will lose our community,” Lavine said. “We are seeing a shrinking of our middle class. And that means our community is going to lose one of its most important components.”

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From Brooklyn to Oceanside: A Firefighter’s Legacy of Public Service Oceanside resident Mike Checco’s life has been defined by service — first as a New York City firefighter, and now through the careers of his children, four of which are first responders. Now 65, he’s lived most of his life in Oceanside and after moving from Brooklyn 37 years ago with his six-month-old daughter, Checco would raise a family deeply rooted in public service. Checco’s path to firefighting was shaped by family tradition. Inspired by family tradition, he left a 12-year career on Wall Street to pursue firefighting at the age of 29, despite the challenges of supporting two young children and taking a significant pay cut. “My uncle, my uncle Bob, was a fireman, and my father was a sanitation man, and they were twin brothers,” he said. “My father did what I did to my boys. He pushed me to take every test. So I took the test, and I passed, and I decided to become a fireman. I decided to leave Wall Street to become a fireman.” Chekko’s career spanned decades, including the aftermath of 9/11, which eventually contributed to a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2009. “I loved every minute of work, and I couldn’t wait to go to work,” he said.

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Retired FDNY firefighter Mike Checco celebrated with his four sons at Suffolk County Police Academy graduation in March. From left was Steven of the Port Authority Police, Joseph of the Nassau County Police, Michael Jr. of the Suffolk County Police, Mike Sr. and Tommy of the FDNY. All sons followed their father’s path into public service careers. At home, Checco raised five children in Oceanside — four sons and a daughter — instilling in them the value of hard work and public service. His daughter, now 37, lives in Florida and works at a gym and all four sons followed paths in public service: • Thomas, 35, is a New York City firefighter who previously worked in Oceanside sanitation and as an EMT. • Joseph, 33, started as a New York City police officer and later transferred to

Nassau County. • Steven, 30, serves in the Port Authority Police Department. • Michael, 28, recently graduated from the Suffolk County Police Academy and joined the Suffolk County Police Department. “Everything that I thought it would be is exactly what it is,”Thomas Checco said. “I think it’s the best job.” Sports played a central role in the Checco household, keeping the boys

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active and disciplined. “Growing up, it was always competitive between all me and my brothers,” Steve Checco said. “We always wanted to be the best.” Raising his children largely on his own after a divorce over a decade ago, Mike Checco remained a steady guide through the challenges of adolescence and career preparation. “We’re all pretty motivated by my dad,” Joe Checco said. “He’s always been a role model to all of us, the way he was a firefighter responding to 9/11, and he always made us aware of what first responders do and how they operate.” Now retired, Checco Sr. enjoys traveling between East Hampton and Florida with his longtime girlfriend. “When my youngest graduated from the academy in March, I was done,” he said. “Thank goodness I don’t have to do this anymore,” he said jokingly. For the eldest Checco, public service is about helping others. “You’re there for your community, for the people. I take pride even in helping my neighbors,” he said. “I think I’ve instilled that in my boys.” His advice to young people is simple: take every opportunity seriously. “Take every test,” he advised. “You can always say no later. At the end of the day, you may get the best job in the world, like I had.”

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portive environments. Schools can connect students to caring adults and encourage positive peer relationships. Schools can give students mental health support and link them and their families to community behavioral and mental health services. Schools that promote student mental health and wellbeing can improve classroom behavior, school engagement, and peer relationships. These factors are all connected to academic success.

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Irish eyes were smilin’ at Eisenhower Park fest The sounds of bagpipes, fiddles and tap dancing filled the stage of Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater on Aug. 4. Through traditional song and dance perfor mances, the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens celebrated Long Island’s rich Irish heritage and culture for this year’s annual Irish American Night. John Doyle, president of the Irish American Society’s local chapter, opened the event with a ceremony honoring standout members of the organization. This year’s honorees were former president Brigid McNulty, Patrick Myers, Kit Smith and PJ Smith. Master of ceremonies and radio host Tony Jackson introduced each of the night’s performing acts, starting with Tommy Mulvihill and Sean Quinn who serenaded the crowd with the Irish and American national anthems. The entertainment continued with the Inis Fada Gaelic Pipe Band — Inis Fada means Long Island in Irish — donning dark blue kilts and Glengarry bonnets as their powerful harmonies echoed throughout the park. The Clann Agus Cairde Ceili Band then took the stage — Clann

Agus Cairde translates to Family and Friends, and a Ceili is a traditional Irish social gathering that often involves dancing and playing Gaelic folk music. The group embodied the spirit of this tradition, with lively jigs that had the crowd moving around. The dancing carried on as the Inis Fada Set Dancers got on stage, showcasing their vibrant group dances and encouraging audience members to join in. This was followed by the Donny Golden School of Champion Irish Step Dancers, a group that has performed at many acclaimed venues, even appearing on television shows and documentaries. The school, regarded as one of the premier Irish dancing schools in the world, was founded by Donny Golden, one of the most renowned Irish dancers in the United States. During an intermission, the Tommy Mulvihill Band returned to the stage, with Sean Quinn, fiddle in hand, paying homage to the extensive history of traditional Irish music. As the night came to a close, the park roared with Irish spirit, as everyone sang and danced along to tunes from their homeland, highlighting the long-lasting legacy of Irish culture in America.

The Tommy Mulvihill Band showcased the legacy of Irish tradition in America at Irish American Night on Aug. 4.

Tony Jackson announced the night’s entertainment at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater.

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wo of Disney’s most iconic universes arrive at UBS Arena for a dynamic musical celebration involving stars of the hit movie franchises. The stage is set, on Aug. 23, for a rousing pop-style concert. The Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour showcases the chart-topping tunes from the popular Disney Channel films “Descendants,” “Descendants 2,” “Descendants 3,” and more recently, “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” melded with the four Zombies films. After all, where would we be without Zombies! Inspired by the worlds of Auradon and Seabrook High, with elaborate staging — including high-energy choreography, exciting visuals and costumes — stars of the films come together for a magical evening. It’s Disney, so expect nothing less! Just be prepared for endless fun. The cast features 18-year-old Malachi Barton, certainly no stranger to big moments. Known for his role as vampire Victor, in “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” he joins the energetic performers who bring these films to life. He’s excited to join the cast that includes Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley, and Mekonnen Knife. “Fans can expect a great mash-up of music. Even though they’re from different franchises they fit so well with each other. Both of the franchises have this pop-rock feel,” Barton says. The set list includes Disney’s chart-topping hits: “Rotten to the Core,” “Ways To Be Wicked,” “Someday,” “Do It Like the Zombies Do,” “Red,” “Love Ain’t It,” and many more. “The music rides this roller coaster of emotions. There are slow songs, fast songs, and then group mash-ups. It’s something that Disney hasn’t done in a bit.” Barton continues. As “the ultimate family event of the summer,” according to the Mouse House, the show encourages audiences to dance, sing and engage with their favorite actors. Of course, the songs are the true star. “‘Place to be’ and ‘Don’t Mess With Us’ from Zombies get really big. ‘Rotten to the Core’ and ‘Bam,’ that’s a big one. Everybody’s just going crazy the entire show. It makes our job easier when the crowd’s going crazy,” Barton adds enthusiastically. Fans have opportunities to interact with the cast during the concert. And what could be better than

ﬁlming an Instagram video with the stars? In several stops on the tour, Barton has pulled out his phone to shoot Instagram reels with the audience. He enjoys recreating his signature “transition” style videos, making it easy for fans to know exactly what to do. It’s a • Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. special detail that truly connects with today’s generation of Disney • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fans, according to Barton. Tpke., Elmont “What I’m really looking forward to is continuing to • Tickets available at meet all of the fans. As somebody in the spotlight, ubsarena.com or you have these followers and you have no idea descendantszombieslive.com who they are that have been following you for a really long time. We were in Oklahoma City, and there was like 11,000 people there. I didn’t know people in Oklahoma knew who I was. It’s been so wild,” Barton says. The young Disney star is fully coming into his own now. The tour has brought him front and center into arenas — something new to him. And yet he feels right at home. As he put it (prior to his Madison Square Garden appearance on Aug. 21): “It is such a shock to my system how not nervous I have been. It’s really weird. I’ve always loved performing. It’s not so much the nerves; it’s more like pure adrenaline from people screaming your name in an arena. The nerves haven’t taken over yet, but hey, we have Madison Square Garden coming up so we’ll see.” Barton relates that he spent most of his childhood in front of a camera, living a life very different from his friends. While performing in front of thousands may not seem like “work” to the rest of us, Barton admits that, like everyone else, he struggles with maintaining a work-life balance. He shares some advice for young performers heading into showbiz: “Don’t let go of being a kid. It’s really important to just focus in on having a normal childhood and hang out with your friends, having healthy outlets outside of just working and performing ... That’s been a really big thing for me.” Barton is eager to share this concert experience with new “friends” on Long Island. And, of course, plenty of Disney magic awaits!

Malachi Barton in a duet with Freya Skye.

Feel the SoCal vibe when Yachtley Crew visits the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The seven-piece southern California band is proud to fly the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun and good-time music. They burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label at the time. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late-’70s to the early ‘80s — and it has become an undisputed nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along. Enjoy such favorites such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s exhilarating live sets include Toto’s “Africa” and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”

Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. For information, visit nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Now Frankie makes his way back here on his farewell tour at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. It promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship.The original Jersey boy himself, Valli is a true American legend. Now 91, Valli is the only original member still performing with the group. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. Valli’s long-lasting career led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys.”The 12th longest-running show on Broadway has been seen by over 30 million people.

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

Island Park Greek Festival

Experience four days of Greek culture, cuisine, and family fun at the annual Island Park Greek Festival! Enjoy live music, rides, games, raffles, Greek specialties, and more. • Where: Panaghia of Island Park, 83 Newport Road, Island Park • Time: 5-10 p.m.; Aug. 22, 5-11 p.m.; Aug. 23, noon-11 p.m.; Aug. 24, noon-9 p.m. • Contact: (516) 432-4086 or panaghiaip.org

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View Nassau County Museum of Art’s galleries in a small group session. Take time to observe, question and reflect without hurry, distraction, or judgment. Explore one or two works of art in the galleries, with intention as you focus on color, texture, form and personal connections during the series of three sessions. Join for as many sessions as you like. Each will be a different opportunity to enjoy art together. Program is capped at 12 people. $20 per session, $10 members. Registration required. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor

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

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A day of family fun with crafts, food, live music, and more, hosted by the Oceanside Fire Department. • Where: Fireman’s Field, Mott St. • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Contact: Email Gfish@ oceansidefd.net for vendor info

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Experience Beatlemania all over when 1964 The Tribute arrives on the Paramount stage, bringing the early 1960s Fab Four back to life. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best Beatles tribute on earth,” the group channels the pre-Sgt. Pepper era with uncanny authenticity — from period instruments and vintage suits to spot-on vocals and playful onstage banter. This meticulous re-creation captures the energy and joy of The Beatles’ early live performances, offering a rare chance to feel what it was like when Beatlemania swept the globe. Focusing on the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band captures the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s; who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality • Where: The Paramount, 370 film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances New York Ave., Huntington with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and • Time: 8 p.m. always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone • Contact: ticketmaster.com could possibly get to feel the magic. $82, $66.25, $54.75, $44.25, $31. 25 or paramountny.com

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Long Island Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Enjoy a the second edition of the festival devoted to honoring Celtic heritage on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House. With entertainment, competitions, vendors, refreshments and more. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join an eccentric paleontologist (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug. 27 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

AUG Family movie night

Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park’s final movie screening of the season. See 2024’s ‘Wicked,” based on the Broadway musical. Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of

Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Little Learners AUG Art Lab

Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week design a wearable piece of art. $4 with museum admission. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Labor Day Fireworks and Concert

Celebrate summer’s end with a concert by Dancefloor NY and a fireworks show on the beach. • Where: Masone Beach • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 431-0600

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Eisenhower Park welcomes Puerto Rican merengue singer Elvis Crespo. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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Sacred Heart Church’s beloved San Gennaro Feast returns with four days of family fun, Italian food, games, rides, and live entertainment. The event opens with a special Mass and procession. • Where: 282 Long Beach Road, Island Park • Time: 7-10 p.m. (Mass at 6 p.m.); Sept. 5, 5-11 p.m.; Sept. 6, 3-11 p.m.; Sept. 7. 1:30-9 p.m. • Contact: (516) 432-0655 or sacredheartchurch.org

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Pltf. vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF RODNEY BUNNEY A/K/A RODNEY PAUL BUNNEY, his next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, et al, Defts. Index #606362/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 16, 2024 and amended judgment entered on July 10, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 9, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 251 Perkins Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572 a/k/a Section 43, Block 307, Lot 243. Approximate amount of judgment is $960,699.94 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 575 Underhill Blvd., Ste. 224, Syosset, NY 11791. #102447 154911 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR2, Plaintiff

AGAINST MELVIN LAPIDUS A/K/A MELVIN W. LAPIDUS; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 5, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 3935 Sally Lane, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 60 Block: 075 Lot: 22. Approximate amount of judgment $712,272.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609049/2022. Scott H . Siller, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 SPSNY589 86502 154890 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of September, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: BALDWIN CHURCH STREET (TH 339/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Dahlia Avenue shall come to a full stop. BELLMORE MALIBU ROAD (TH 300/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Shore Road shall come to a full stop. MERRICK

ALICE AVENUE (TH 340/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Nancy Boulevard shall come to a full stop. SHERMAN AVENUE (TH 304/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Jenkins Street shall come to a full stop. SHERMAN AVENUE (TH 304/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Jenkins Street shall come to a full stop. OCEANSIDE COLUMBUS AVENUE (TH 328/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Nassau Parkway shall come to a full stop. COLUMBUS AVENUE (TH 328/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Nassau Parkway shall come to a full stop. (NR)VALLEY STREAM HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD (TH 276/25) STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Jenkins Street shall come to a full stop. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 5, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155230 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of September, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: BELLMORE

MILDRED PLACE - east side, starting at a point 136 feet south of the south curbline of Sunrise Highway, south for a distance of 23 feet. (TH-306/25) EAST MEADOW EVERGREEN LANE north side, starting at a point 48 feet east of the east curbline of Hemlock Avenue, east for a distance of 21 feet. (TH-344/25) ELMONT BELMONT BOULEVARD - west side, starting at a point 218 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-331/25) FRANKLIN SQUARE FENDALE STREET - east side, starting at a point 455 feet south of the south curbline of Naple Avenue, south for a distance of 22 feet. (TH-278/25) LEVITTOWN GRASSY LANE - west side, starting at a point 340 feet north of the north curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-287/25) OCEANSIDE EVERS LANE - east side, starting at a point 289 feet west to the southwest, southwest for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-311/25) SEAFORD ARDMORE PLACE east side, starting at a point 135 feet south of the south curbline of Marion Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-302/25) UNIONDALE GOODRICH STREET north side, starting at a point 590 feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-284/25) MERILLON STREET north side, starting at a point 53 feet east of the east curbline of Manor Parkway, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-322/25) PAMLICO AVENUE east side, starting at a point 260 feet south of the south curbline of Warwick Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-324/25) WANTAGH CHURCH STREET - east side, starting at a point 69 feet south of the south curbline of Island Road, south for a distance of 60 feet. (TH-301/25) WEST HEMPSTEAD

ESSEX COURT - west side, starting at a point 187 feet south of the south curbline of Coventry Road north, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-323/25) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: BALDWIN BERTHA DRIVE - east side, starting at a point 183 feet south of the south curbline of Cherrywood Drive, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-387/23) - 10/05/23) (TH-355/25) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 5, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155233 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of September, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-13 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE and REPEAL “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” at the following locations: EAST MEADOW MARION DRIVE (TH 337/25) West Side TWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM to 4 PM SCHOOL DAYS - starting at a point 173 feet north of the north curbline of north Jerusalem Road, north for a distance of 173 feet. OCEANSIDE EVERS LANE (TH 311/25) South Side -

NO PARKING 9 AM to 3 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at a point 112 feet west of the west curbline of Chance Drive, west to southwest for a distance of 175 feet. UNIONDALE GOODRICH STREET (TH 284/25) North Side NO STOPPING 7 AM to 4 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at a point 485 feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 105 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 197-13 “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” from the following locations: EAST MEADOW MARION DRIVE (TH 44/16) West Side TWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM to 4 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at a point 246 feet north of thecurbline of North Jerusalem Road, north for a distance of 92 feet. (Adopted 3/29/16). OCEANSIDE EVERS LANE (TH 257/90) South Side NO PARKING 9 AM to 3 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at the east curbline of Tinker Drive, east to a point 112 feet west of the west curbline of Chance Drive. (Adopted 10/30/90). EVERS LANE (TH 152/96) South Side NO PARKING 9 AM to 3 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at a point 112 feet west of the west curbline of Chance Drive, southwest for a distance of 272 feet. (Adopted 11/19/96). UNIONDALE GOODRICH STREET (TH 539/24) North Side NO STOPPING 7 AM to 4 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at a point 485 feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 128 feet. (Adopted 1/07/25). ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 5, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155231 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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MORTGAGE AGENCY, Plaintiff against EDWARD FARRELL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, 28 Corporate Drive, Suite 104, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 14, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 23 Julian Place, Island Park, NY 11558. Sec 43 Block 41 Lot 130. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Island Park, Long Beach, Nassau County, New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $487,552.12 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 607938/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Brian Davis, Esq., Referee File # 23-000757-01 155246 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Mortgage Assets Management, LLC f/k/a Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Unknown Heirs of Samuel Carattini if living, and if he/she be dead, 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; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 8, 2024, I, the

undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 2922 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside (an unincorporated area), Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York District: 11, Section: 38, Block: 365, Lot: 107-108. Approx imate amount of judgment $384,370.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603698/2022. Linda S. Agnew., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-000177 86597 155208 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff AGAINST DONALD SCHREINER, JR., MICHELLE RANOLDE-SCHREINER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 25, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 235 Madison Ave, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, at Foxhurst Park, Oceanside, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54 Block 239 Lot 156. Approximate amount of judgment $490,828.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612438/2022. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-003408 86794 155220

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hen Adolf Hitler was rearming the Nazi war machine in the early 1930s and beginning his invasions of neighboring nations under the guise of safeguarding Germans living in regions of those countries, Europe’s leaders chose to ignore reality and look the other way. Nothing was more shameful than the Munich Conference in September 1938, when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain capitulated to Hitler’s seizing of the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia, which Chamberlain labeled a “quarrel in a farpETER away country.” Chamberlain KinG proudly returned to cheering crowds in Britain proclaiming he had secured “peace in our time.” Barely more than a year later, Britain was at war with Germany, enduring the bombing assaults of the Battle of London and fighting for its very survival. Chamberlain was forced to resign as prime minister, and was replaced by Winston Churchill, whose warnings about Hitler’s arming of that Nazi war machine and the lethal threat it posed to Europe had been largely

ignored and often ridiculed throughout the 1930s. While Hitler was advancing through Europe, too many Americans chose to follow the Chamberlain route of appeasement. Led by Charles Lindbergh and the America First isolationist movement, they argued that there was no American interest in stopping Hitler or assisting Britain. This was Europe’s war. Similarly, Hitler’s sworn policy to persecute Jews was an internal issue. It took Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Hitler’s declaration of war against the United States for us to fully mobilize and join Churchill to lead the successful war effort to destroy Hitler and defeat Nazi Germany’s existential threat to Western civilization. In the post-World War II period, there was the threat of Soviet imperialism and expansion. Isolationism was discredited, discarded and consigned to history’s trash bin. The United States assumed the position of free world leadership, and alliances such as NATO were formed to preserve order and stability. Despite bumps and controversies along the way, the system worked. Europe was rebuilt, and the Soviet Union collapsed.

The defeat of Hitler and the world’s realization of the horrors of genocide also brought about the recognition of the State of Israel, which, despite wars and terrorist attacks, established itself as a thriving democracy and a strong ally of the United States. All of this is now threatened. A resurgent Russia, led by its dictator, Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine — the first invasion of a sovereign European nation since the end of World War II — and Putin employed arguments to justify the invasion similar to what Hitler claimed justified his attacks on Czechoslovakia and Austria. And in Israel, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, causing the highest number of Jewish deaths since World War II. At this time, when Ukraine and Israel are fighting for survival, the civilized world would be expected to have learned the lessons of history and stand united against Russian aggression and Hamas’s threat to destroy the Jewish state. Instead, in the United States, the isolationist movement has emerged from the deep, dark shadows, and antisemitism is again rearing its ugly head. Dilettante influencers like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are today’s

ussia’s invasion and Hamas’s attacks aren’t just regional problems.

Charles Lindberghs. Going so far as to ascribe blame for World War II to Churchill, they enable Putin, disparage Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and accuse Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of war crimes and genocide. Underlying all this madness is the discredited shibboleth that none of these crises affect the United States — that we can survive in our own isolationist world. As for Europe, while it has stood strong with Ukraine against Russia, it is joining the anti-Israel chorus calling for rewarding Hamas with the creation of a Palestinian state, and accusing the Jewish state of inducing a famine and committing war crimes. The stark realities Americans must face are that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t just “Europe’s war,” any more than Hitler’s seizure of the Sudetenland was a mere “quarrel in a faraway country”; and that Hamas’s attempt to destroy Israel isn’t just a “Jewish issue.” Israel was not the aggressor, and is not committing war crimes or genocide. These are conflicts that affect the future of the world and demand strong, assertive American leadership. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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very person on this planet worries about their health. We all want to grow old without any physical ailments or infirmities. To stay healthy, we rely mostly on our government, at all levels. We expect our leaders to promote programs that will keep us safe, and to find new ways to prevent us from being exposed to diseases that undermine our normal bodily functions. To maintain a healthy society, we primarily look to the federal government for the latest in research JERRY and the newest KREMER vaccines and cures for diseases. For the most part, that responsibility falls on the shoulders of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of Health and Human Services in Washington. Based on Kennedy’s actions over the past seven months, I suggest you don’t go to sleep thinking that we have an effective health leader in D.C. There are so many areas in which Kennedy has failed us to date that it’s hard to select the worst ones. Let’s start

with the admission that the man in charge of your longevity made last winter, stating that people shouldn’t be looking to him for medical advice, because he’s not a medical expert. That has been the worst-kept secret in the country, as most of us know that Kennedy has a long history of fighting the use of vaccines with questionable theories. It is that much scarier given the fact that he is charged with the responsibility of keeping 340 million people healthy. When Kennedy appeared before a congressional committee in February, he was asked whether he would retain the highly respected doctors who serve on the federal panel that makes vaccine recommendations. He pledged to keep the panel members, and it was that pledge that won one of the deciding votes to confirm him from Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who is also a doctor. In June, Kennedy, in violation of his promise, fired the entire panel and replaced its members with a number of recognized vaccine deniers. In February, there was a serious outbreak of measles in west Texas, in a number of counties where residents were known to be anti-vaccine. The out-

break eventually spread to six other states, and the numbers turned out to be the highest recorded in recent memory. Kennedy initially — incorrectly — said that the outbreak was “not unusual,” and that “we have measles outbreaks every year.” As the numbers rose, he changed his response in the worst possible way. Instead of using his position to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated, he issued a series of statements suggesting that vaccinations are a “personal choice.” As the number of cases kept climbing, he eventually caved, and suggested that parents should consider having their children vaccinated. Kennedy’s change of heart enraged the anti-vaxxers, but he couldn’t avoid the facts. Kennedy’s latest attack on your life span was his decision earlier this month that 22 projects, totaling $500 million, to develop vaccines using mRNA technology, would be halted. He criticized vaccines in a video on his social media accounts, explaining his decision by characterizing the projects, being led by the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moder-

he secretary has failed us in so many ways that it’s hard to know where to start.

na, to develop vaccines that offer protection against viruses like the flu, Covid-19 and H5N1 as “unnecessary.” Infectious disease experts say the mRNA technology is safe, and they credit its use during the first Trump administration for slowing the coronavirus pandemic. Future pandemics, they warned, will be harder to stop without the help of mRNA. Mike Osterholm, a University of Minnesota expert on infectious diseases and pandemic preparations, said, “I don’t think I have seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business.” The shelving of the mRNA projects is considered short-sighted because there are continuing concerns about the bird flu becoming a pandemic, and because mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives, according to Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. These are but a few of the actions taken by Kennedy that raise serious questions about whether he is the right man for one of the most important jobs in America. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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ast week, after 10 months of repairs, Nunley’s Carousel began spinning again at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City. The 113-year-old attraction reopened with extended hours, offering families a simple retreat during these final weeks of summer. The carousel holds a special place in the hearts of generations of Long Islanders. Many who rode the handcarved horses at the original Baldwin location now bring their own children and grandchildren to Museum Row. These multi-generational visits represent continuity in an ever-changing world. The carousel’s journey mirrors that of many Long Island families. Originally built in 1912 in Brooklyn, it moved to the suburb of Baldwin in 1940. It found a permanent home on Museum Row in 2009, after Nunley’s Amusement Park closed. The attraction has survived several relocations because it represents something enduring in uncertain times. There’s a lot to be said for the carefree pleasure of a carousel ride. In times when daily life feels increasingly complex and stressful, the gentle rhythm of painted horses moving in a circle offers a brief respite. The music plays, children laugh, and for a few minutes, the outside world recedes. The carousel operates at a different

pace than the rest of our lives. While we rush from commitment to commitment, the horses move at their steady, measured pace. The carousel offers a few minutes of gentle motion, music and togetherness. The transition back to school schedules and fall responsibilities looms large for many families. These remaining summer weeks present an opportunity to appreciate the small moments — time spent together, shared laughter and uncomplicated joy — like those Nunley’s Carousel has provided for over 100 years. The carousel operates Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. until the end of August, giving families a chance to create one more summer memory before the school year grind begins. At $4 per ride, it’s an accessible way to gather multiple generations and remember what we’re grateful for. For families dealing with modern life’s stresses, the carousel offers something increasingly rare: a space designed purely for joy. There are no learning objectives, no competitive elements, no pressure to perform. Success is measured simply by smiles. The carousel’s return also invites a broader reflection: What serves as your family’s symbol of joy? Every family, club or organization needs something that brings them together, something

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letters Yes, Nassau is morphing into a police state To the Editor: Re Tom O’Connor’s letter to the editor, “Nassau County isn’t a police state. ICE is just making it safer,” in last week’s issue: Mr. O’Connor is 100 percent off base! What Claudia Borecky wrote in her letter in the July 31-Aug. 6 issue, “Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state,” was accurate and right on! The Trump “regime” of authoritarian control is oozing into our own county of Nassau. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is seemingly the Long Island MAGA representative of Trump’s insidious, dangerous and woefully incompetent tactics. These lawless pursuits are counterintuitive to the salvation of our almost 250-year-old democratic republic. It’s shameful that Mr. O’Connor and others have swallowed the lies about what Trump and his acolytes (Blakeman included) are attempting to do nationwide, and here in our own community. Mr. O’Connor’s allegations against the

Democratic Party are incorrect and full of Trumpian-skewed rhetoric. Wake up, America, before it’s too late to save our country from authoritarian control,

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assau County has long relied on federal funding to finance key services that our constituents rely on. However, as President Trump’s wide-ranging assault on essential federal institutions reaches a crescendo and his “big, beautiful bill” takes effect, major cuts are all but certainly on the horizon. It’s time for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the office of county comptroller, and each of us to take notice and brace for impact in the debra fiscal year 2026 budget that will muLÉ soon be prepared. During our July 14 legislative committee meetings, two items brought this threat into sharper focus. One, before the Legislature’s Finance Committee, sought to allocate millions of dollars to offset the county’s emergency management operations. As I questioned administration officials, they made it clear that the county relies on these dollars for these essential opera-

tions — but said it was unclear how the megabill would impact future funding. Later, my colleagues on the Rules Committee were presented a budget transfer resolution that would delivers over $1.7 million to Nassau’s Women, Infants and Children nutrition-assistance program. This federal pass-through grant is awarded to the state and then provided to local municipalities like Nassau County, where those resources support a program that feeds more than 5,000 clients at sites in Glen Cove and Hempstead. Once again, this would normally be a routine vote — an administrative step toward meeting a basic governmental function that ensures that our most vulnerable constituents have access to healthy food. But after the Trump administration’s megabill gutted $300 billion in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, impacting roughly 150,000 at-risk Long Islanders, we can treat nothing involving the federal government as routine. Those two items represent just the tip of the program-cutting iceberg. Nassau

e rely on federal funding for everything from police to roads and bridges.

Letters Business group plans Sept. 10 program To the Editor: August has been a month of rest for our g roup, the Long Island Advancement of Small Business — we are officially on vacation. While there was no meeting this month, our momentum continues, and we are excited to welcome everyone back on Sept. 10 for an important and highly practical program. Our July meeting, held close to July Fourth, was lightly attended, but those who joined us enjoyed a thoughtful discussion on automation and how to use it in business. In June we continued our streak of successful gatherings, thanks to engaging presentations and plenty of questions from attendees. Looking ahead to September, we will feature two distinguished speakers who will address issues that impact nearly every small business. Jeffrey Cohen of Grassi & Co. CPA’s will present on President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Cohen will walk through provisions of the legislation that affect individuals and small businesses, including effective dates, and most importantly, what they mean for you and your business. We will also hear from Mark

County relies on federal resources to support counterterrorism initiatives and enhance funding for our local police departments; to repair and upgrade vital infrastructure like our bridges, roads and sewer systems; to preserve public health through federal initiatives such as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and much more. This all comes before we consider the impact of even larger structural changes being pursued by the Trump administration, including more than $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, the shuttering of the Department of Education, and a massive 44 percent cut to funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s programs to provide affordable housing and combat homelessness. The high likelihood of federal funding being slashed makes it imperative for Blakeman to work proactively to prevent draconian future cuts to local services. As Blakeman and his administration prepare the fiscal year 2026 budget, they must first identify every federal revenue source and closely monitor them for

Stone, CPA, managing partner of sales tax defense. His session will provide valuable sales tax tips tailored to small business owners. With sales tax often being a high-risk factor, Stone’s expertise promises practical strategies to help attendees protect their businesses. What sets our group apart from other business organizations is that we go beyond exchanging handshakes and business cards. Each month we provide education designed to help small businesses grow stronger and more sustainable. Past topics have ranged from the law and financing to artificial intelligence, personal development, cybersecurity and automation. Now we turn to taxes — an area that affects us all. If you wonder whether you qualify as a “small business,” the answer is almost certainly yes. We welcome everyone who is eager to learn, connect and strengthen his or her business practices. We are also actively seeking sponsors and speakers for upcoming breakfasts and special events. Opportunities are available on our website, LIASB.com. I look forward to seeing you on Sept. 10. MARC P. PALkER President, LIASB

potential cuts — because we cannot afford to lose funding for a vital program due to an oversight. Accordingly, I urge County Comptroller Elaine Phillips to conduct her own independent review and make this looming fiscal risk a focal point of her presentation during the Legislature’s upcoming budget hearings. Once the county has a comprehensive understanding of the megabill’s impact, a public briefing at an upcoming meeting of the Legislature is essential. Publicly airing the facts in an organized, transparent manner will equip us, as fiduciaries of the county, to make fully informed decisions about our future and ensure that the taxpayers we serve are entirely aware of what is on the table. Now is the time for the Blakeman administration, the Legislature and the comptroller’s office to roll up their sleeves and ascertain the facts, whatever they may be. Doing so is the only way to position the county to preserve essential services that our constituents rely on — and help us to navigate this unprecedented budget season to the best of our ability. Debra Mulé, of Freeport, represents Nassau County’s 6th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s alternate deputy minority leader.

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