Bob Laine, owner of this classic 1939 Willys Overland for 15 years, showcased more than just a car at the Island Park Library Car Show. With a vintage drive-in window tray filled with foods of yesteryear, his display brought the nostalgia of a bygone era to life. Story, more photos, page 3.
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
When EGP Oceanside hosts its ninth annual Fall Fest on Oct. 13 — Columbus Day, or Indigenous Peoples’ Day — the event will do more than serve up family fun, live music and pumpkin-picking. This year’s festival will be dedicated to one of Oceanside’s own: Cara McGuinness, 31, a physician assistant and a lifelong community member now battling Stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer. McGuinness’s life has been defined by perseverance. Diagnosed with diabetes at age 4, she never allowed those challenges to define her. A standout student, she graduated with honors from Oceanside High School in 2012, earned a degree from
Marist College and achieved her goal of becoming a physician assistant. She works in labor and delivery and Mercy Medical Center, in Rockville Centre and has also served patients at South Nassau Communities Hospital.
McGuinness’s world shifted in January, when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that had already spread to other areas of her body. She is being treated through a coordinated effort that includes Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in Uniondale, as well as doctors at physicians at Mercy.
“When we found out that our family had been chosen as a fundraiser recipient, we were overwhelmed with emotion — gratitude and deep humility,” Cara’s mother, Jennifer, wrote in an
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The patrons and staff of the Oceanside Library were encouraged to “go crazy with creativity” this summer, in a miniature art collection that will be on display until the end of September.
With no prompt or theme to follow, patrons were given 4x4-inch canvases to craft their artwork using any media they wanted to delve into. The artwork was supposed to be on display only until Aug. 31, but will stay on exhibit for an extra month.
Event organizer and technology librarian Carlo Mastrandrea said he got the idea from social media.
These are all things our community members are familiar with.
“It’s ironic that this came from social media, but we get away from social media to do this,” Mastrandrea said.
The pieces are personal or general, realistic or abstract, or somewhere in between, and several relate to the artists’ lives in Oceanside.
“They relate it to what they’re feeling,” Mastrandrea said. “People love the library. They do a book, the ocean. Someone did the logo of our library. Someone did their pet. These are all things our community members are familiar with.”
CARLO MASTRANDREA Tech librarian
Organizing the display case for the artwork was a conscious effort, he said.
“Every piece tells a different story,” he said. “There are a few pieces that are very similar, and I try to keep them away from each other.”
The pieces include a close-up of an eye made from charcoal, a piece based on pointillism, a Neo-Impressionist painting technique that uses small dots or points of pure, unmixed color to create an image. It also
The library distributed more than 130 blank canvases, and over 80 were returned with artwork on them. Mastrandrea organized the same project when he worked at Oyster Bay library a few years ago, but that project was received with far less interest.
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The Island Park Library held its 3rd Annual Car Show on Saturday drawing car enthusiasts and community members alike for a morning of classic and modern automobiles. The library’s lot and surrounding area filled with cars and trucks of every make, model, and era, as residents strolled through the displays.
The free event welcomed both new and vintage vehicles, offering attendees a chance to admire everything from muscle cars to antique cruisers. The show continues to grow each year, with organizers calling this year’s gathering the “biggest and best show yet.”
In addition to showcasing automotive history and style, the event highlighted the library’s role as a community hub, bringing together residents of all ages.
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The Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, joined by law enforcement unions from across New York state, endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for re-election on Sept. 9.
Standing with supporters in Massapequa Park village, union leaders urged residents to re-elect the Republican incumbent in November, praising his public safety record and commitment to law enforcement.
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“Many people say they ‘Back the Blue,’ but Bruce Blakeman doesn’t just say it — he acts upon it,” said Tommy Shevlin, president of the Nassau PBA, which represents 2,000 officers. “Bruce has done a great job balancing protecting police officers, recruitment and training, ensuring officers are well paid, while at the same time protecting taxpayers.”
Shevlin added that the union looks forward to another four years of working with Blakeman.
Blakeman has made public safety a central theme of his campaign. In 2024, U.S. News&World Report named Nassau County the safest community in the United States. The ranking considered crime and injury rates, along with public safety spending.
According to the report, Nassau spent $1,148 per capita on health and emergency services—nearly three times the national average of $440. The report also found that 1.39 percent of Nassau’s population works in public safety, compared to the national average of 0.8 percent
“These numbers are not by accident,”
Blakeman said. “They’re the result of a government management plan designed to protect our residents.”
He credited cooperation among multiple agencies — including Nassau and Suffolk County police, the NYPD, MTA police, state police and local departments — with maintaining regional safety.
Blakeman also highlighted his 2022 executive order declaring Nassau a non-sanctuary county, saying it was a step toward protecting public resources and ensuring community safety.
“We are not spending vital public resources on people who are not vetted, who overburden our schools, contribute to homelessness, and in many cases, engage in criminal activity,” he said. “And we were the first county in the country to sign a cooperation agreement with ICE.”
Democrat Seth Koslow, a Nassau County legislator representing the 5th District, in the Nov. 4 general election, is challenging Blakeman. Early voting runs from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.
“Bruce Blakeman doesn’t care about community safety — he cares about publicity stunts and whatever advances his political career,” Koslow said.
He argued that Blakeman’s claims, along with those of Nassau PBA officials, that local law enforcement agencies are well trained and fully staffed are not true.
“Our law enforcement agencies are facing severe shortages, which Blakeman has failed to address,” Koslow said.
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IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO tell Malverne/East Rockaway’s boys’ soccer team is coming off a winless 2024 campaign. To say the Rockin’ Mules have enjoyed an incredible start would be an understatement. Moya has been front and center of a club with four wins in its first five matches. He leads Nassau County in goals with 12 and has three or more games with at least a hat trick. He scored 5 times in wins over Valley Stream South and Clarke.
Friday, Sept. 19
Girls Soccer: Manhasset at Carey 3 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Mepham at Calhoun 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: South Side at Oceanside 5 p.m.
Football: Farmingdale at Oceanside 6 p.m.
Football: South Side at Division 6 p.m.
Football: New Hyde Park at East Meadow 6:30 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Freeport at Baldwin 6:45 p.m.
Football: Long Beach at Glen Cove 7 p.m.
Football: Plainedge at C.S. Harbor 7 p.m.
Football: Lynbrook at Carle Place 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Football: Floral Park at Carey 11:00 a.m.
Boys Soccer: Lynbrook at Plainedge 12 p.m.
Football: Wantagh at Elmont 12:30 p.m.
Football: V.S. North at Hewlett 1 p.m.
Football: Baldwin at Garden City 2 p.m.
Football: Roosevelt at Calhoun 2 p.m.
Football: Lawrence at East Rockaway 2 p.m.
Football: Roslyn at Kennedy 2 p.m.
Football: West Hempstead at Malverne 2 p.m.
Football: Sewanhaka at V.S. South 2 p.m.
Football: MacArthur at Mepham 3 p.m.
Football: Port Washington at Freeport 3 p.m.
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The sting of last year’s overtime playoff loss still lingers for the Oceanside boys’ soccer team, but it has also fueled a strong start to the 2025 season.
After finishing 7-3-3 and falling 3-2 to Uniondale in the Nassau Class AAA quarterfinals, the Sailors opened this fall with three straight shutouts. They blanked Hicksville 4-0 in the opener, scoring all three of their secondhalf goals after halftime, and edged Freeport 1-0 Sept. 8 on a late header by Sean Brosokas off a Sean Mahoney free kick.
“Freeport was a nail-biter,” Oceanside coach Patrick Turk said. “They have excellent players who make things really difficult for the defense. [Goalkeeper Collin Schirrmacher] did extremely well — not just pedestrian saves, but some real electric stuff. And to get that free kick from Mahoney and Brosokas to get his head on it, that helped us tremendously and boosted the team’s confidence.”
The run continued two days later with a 3-0 win over Valley Stream Central, led by goals from brothers Jackson and Dylan Langevin and senior Jackson Cherrick, along with a season-high eight saves by Schirrmacher. But the streak ended on Sept. 13, when Oceanside suffered its first defeat of the season — a 1-0 setback to Baldwin.
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Sophomore Conor Schmid is the youngest member of the Sailors’ defense, which has already posted three straight shutouts.
The offense has been ignited by the Langevins and Mahoney, who already has five assists on the campaign. Jackson Langevin had a pair of goals against Hicksville and each of the brothers tallied against Central.
“They’re the healthiest brother rivalry I’ve come across in a while, which makes it super easy on me,” Turk said. “They’re good, they’re competitive, but they’re supportive. When one succeeds, the other one’s right there to support. And with the way that the two of them play, they’re very com -
plimentary in general.”
Turk also lauded co-captain Mahoney for his leadership on the pitch.
“His leadership has grown tremendously,” he said. “Not to say that it wasn’t there last year, but it has grown tremendously. He understands his role. He understands that he needs to elevate others around him.”
Sophomore Conor Schmid and junior Matthew Keegan have also scored this season, with the latter adding two assists.
The defense is led by senior outside back and cocaptain Greg Profitlich, versatile senior Gavin Joyce, junior Michael Molite, and Schmid. The unit continued to function effectively despite losing senior Dylan Benjamin to a leg injury that he suffered during the Freeport contest.
Turk said he expects Benjamin to return this season.
Schirrmacher made a few appearances in goal last year and has taken full advantage of his first season as a fulltime starter with 24 saves. It helps too that Turk was a goalkeeper during his playing days.
“He understands the expectations,” Turk said. “I’m tougher on my goalies because I played and I have a little bit more awareness and knowledge of the position than maybe some others. He’s ready to that he belongs, so I’m really excited for him to showcase that.”
Oceanside faces a challenging stretch to test its early momentum, including a home match against Syosset on Sept. 20 and a trip to Port Washington on Sept. 26.
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By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Opera will come to a local stage on Saturday at 2 p.m., when soprano Erica J. Fletcher performs a free, intimate concert at the Island Park Library. Fletcher, a Brooklyn-based singer originally from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, said the small-venue setting excites her because it breaks down the distance between performer and audience.
“I think hearing a singer is so thrilling,” she said. “It’s really an art form like no other. It’s a feat of the human body. To hear that much sound coming out of a person is really remarkable. I get to speak directly to the audience, tell them about what I’m singing with, tell them about what I’m singing about, and talk to them after the concert and share my passion and my art form in a really direct way.”
Fletcher’s path to opera began early and accelerated in college. Fletcher graduated from Hofstra University in 2021 with a BFA in drama performance, but it was during her college years that her interest in opera blossomed. Her journey began in high school when a choir teacher handed her an aria that sparked her curiosity. At Hofstra, she auditioned for the campus opera with a Mozart aria and was cast as an understudy for a lead role her freshman year. When the lead dropped out, Fletcher suddenly found herself center stage.
“That was kind of history from there,” she said. “I became obsessed with it after that.”
She earned a master’s degree in music and vocal performance at Queens College. Since then, Fletcher has performed with the Oyster Bay Music Festival, where she sings every summer, and spent two seasons with Opera North in New Hampshire, a unique compa-
ny that stages operas under a circus tent. The Island Park date came through a longtime teacher and mentor Tammy Hensrud.
“Tammy has been a huge cheerleader of mine,” Fletcher said. “Mentors like her are worth their weight in gold.”
While Fletcher enjoys full-scale productions, she has also performed in churches, museums, and smaller community spaces. The Island Park Library concert will mark her first library performance.
“I’ve always loved bringing opera to nontraditional settings,” Fletcher said. “It’s going to be really fun— and kind of wacky—to be there singing this great dramatic music in such an intimate space.”
Fletcher acknowledges that opera can feel intimidating to some audiences, but she believes that, at its heart, opera is simply about storytelling.
“The reason I fell in love with it was because I felt it was one of the most magnificent forms of theater I had ever seen,” she said. “The music is so beautiful, but at the core are human stories—whether comedic or dramatic. They’re just like the stories you watch in movies or television, only accompanied by some of the most incredible music ever written.”
Her hope is that Island Park residents leave the concert with a new appreciation for opera—and perhaps even a desire to see more of it.
“I’d love for people to get a little bit excited about opera, maybe see it in a different light,” she said. “At the very least, I hope they just have a fun time watching us sing.”
Though still early in her professional career, Fletcher’s passion for performance has been a lifelong constant. Her parents recall her staging shows for relatives as a toddler, and she has never lost the desire to be on stage.
“I love more than anything to play roles,” she said. “Whether it’s opera, musical theater, or plays, that’s my real passion. Right now, I’m just taking every opportunity that comes my way.”
For Fletcher, sharing opera with a community like Island Park is more than just a performance—it’s a chance to connect, educate, and inspire.
“Music is one of the greatest gifts of my life,” she said. “If someone in the audience feels even a spark of that, then I’ve done my job.”
includes a couple of paper mosaics, a few collages, and several using found pieces from the beach or souvenirs.
One piece was uniquely created on the back, inset side of the canvas, between the wrapped and stapled edges.
“This piece over here was sort of our mistake,” Mastrandrea said. “On the back of every piece is their name and phone number (of the artist), so we can return it to them. That piece, for some reason, the name and phone number was on the front. So they thought they were supposed to use the other side. But it’s one of the most interesting pieces, because it’s done differently.”
Several people who are involved with the library also participated, including Kathy Schirrmacher, president of the Friends of the Oceanside Library Board, who created a detailed piece with lavender flowers.
The board’s vice president, Meryl Pearlstein, created a copper wire tree with false pearl bird’s nest that rested on a blue and purple ombre background on the canvas.
Chris Marra, the library’s director, crafted a piece with a blue background using shells and sea glass glued to the bottom to represent the shore.
“It was very cute how she said, ‘It’s not to scale,’” Mastrandrea said. “Of course it’s not to scale. It’s a small piece, but art is subjective. You do how you feel, whatever inspires you.”
Bea Musto, a senior at Oceanside High School, created a painting of an African American woman with counterintuitive colors, which are combinations that go against typical color intu-
Some of the artists who submitted their work, however, wanted to remain anonymous.
“Some patrons were like, ‘I don’t want anyone to know what I did,’” Mastrandrea said.
Some observers of the artwork asked if they could get the names of the artists, because they wanted to buy their creations.
“What’s very interesting is, people come in to see the show, and they realize they forgot they never did theirs,” he said. “So we let them hand it in.”
For Mastrandrea, the mini-art project is also an opportunity to get more acquainted with the rather large Oceanside community.
“As soon as we put stuff out on the calendar, it’s funny to see who clamors to it,” he said. “Then you get to know that person a little bit more, when they come in and drop it off and you engage with them right here.”
Bad Art Saturdays is another art program, without any prompts, coming to the library this month.
“You say you have no talent, here’s your opportunity,” Mastrandrea tells patrons,
Reassuring them that those pieces wouldn’t be on display too long.
“We’ll give it back eventually because, really, we don’t want it,” he joked.
For Mastrandrea, these projects offer a deeper reason to create art.
“It’s also a way to be mindful,” he said, “a way to decompress from the outside world.”
Community members gathered at the 9/11 Memorial Service on the schoolhouse green, listening intently as local religious leaders and residents share stories of resilience, remembrance and hope in the face of unimaginable loss.
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In a solemn ceremony marking the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the Oceanside community gathered at the schoolhouse green last Thursday to remember the 16 local residents lost on that tragic day.
The memorial service, held at the local memorial park, featured powerful testimonies, prayers, and a moving tribute to the victims and first responders.
Speakers highlighted the community response in the weeks following 9/11, emphasizing volunteer efforts, compassion, and resilience. Fire Department members shared experiences of working at Ground Zero, describing the intense 15-16 hour days dedicated to recovery and identification efforts.
Religious leaders from different faiths offered prayers of healing and unity.
“We are human beings, killing and murder is against humanity and against God,” said Rabbi Shai Beloosesky of Temple Avodah. The ceremony included a poignant reading of the names of local victims and the unveiling of three memorial wreaths representing first responders, innocent civilians, and those who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Oceanside Fire Department Chiefs unveiled memorial wreaths honoring the victims of 9/11, symbolizing the sacrifice of first responders, innocent civilians, and those who died from related illnesses. The service concluded with a call to honor the memory of those lost through community service, kindness, and mutual respect.
— Kepherd Daniel
Oceanside Middle School eighth graders recently took part in a joint history and English lesson that connected Kevin Powell’s poem “September 11th: A Poem” to 9/11 artifacts. On display were photography, artwork, music, and a scrapbook of photos and newspaper clippings belonging to a student’s firefighter father who served at Ground Zero. English teacher Joseph LaTorre and social studies teacher Zachary Richter brought their classes together for the lesson. Powell’s poem begins with shock and despair, asking, “Is this what war is like?” but shifts to hope through the courage of first responders and the shared humanity that unites people in crisis. Students reflected on why we’re drawn to witness tragedy, and how relationships and purpose become essential in such times.
After studying both the poem and artifacts, students wrote their own reflective pieces. Andrea, from team 8-2, described New York City’s Tribute in Light—twin beams shining into the night sky—as a symbol of remembrance and hope, connecting it to the poet’s wish to “scribble their names on the sun.” Jax shared his father’s scrapbook, explaining that while his dad rarely speaks about 9/11, the photos and clippings tell the story. Vincenzo was struck
Team 8-2 students viewed a scrapbook of photos and newspaper clippings from 9-11-01 during an English and history lesson. A student’s firefighter dad compiled the scrapbook from his work at Ground Zero.
by images of debris falling before the towers collapsed, and Johnny said that knowing a classmate’s father had taken the photos, made him realize, “It could happen to anyone. Life can change in a second.”
The lesson revealed how poetry, artifacts, and personal stories can help students engage with history in deeply meaningful ways.
— Kepherd Daniel
Island Park came together last Thursday morning to honor and remember the lives lost on 9/11 during the village’s annual memorial ceremony at the September 11 Monument on Long Beach Road and Parma Road.
Mayor Michael McGinty and the Village Board hosted the tribute, joined by former Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti, Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Town Clerk Kate Murray,
Assemblyman Ari Brown, and Senator Patricia Canzoneri Fitzpatrick.
Rev. Joel Hernandez led attendees in prayer before the names of Island Park residents who perished were read aloud. The Island Park Fire Department raised the American flag and stood in solemn tribute, honoring the courage and sacrifice shown that day.
–Kepherd Daniel
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
A celebration of Long Island heroes is back — with a twist. On Oct. 22, the annual event hosted by the American Red Cross on Long Island will take place in the morning: The inaugural two-hour breakfast will be held at the Heritage Club at Bethpage, in Farmingdale, at 8 a.m.
And after years of having three or so honorees, the Red Cross will honor six heroes in categories including Community Impact Hero, First Responder Hero, Global Citizenship Hero, Disaster Hero and Military Hero. “This was just brought to our attention by our wonderful board and volunteers saying, ‘There are a lot more people that deserve some recognition,’” the organization’s CEO, Jose Dominguez, said.
Luv Michael is the Community Impact Hero honoree this year. Founded in 2015, Luv Michael is a nonprofit created by Michael Kessaris and his parents, Dr. Dimitri Kessaris and Dr. Lisa Liberatore, which is dedicated to producing meaningful work and independent living opportunities for young adults on the autism spectrum.
This year’s First Responder Heroes are Officers Timothy Deegan and Matthew Walling. These graduates of the
Nassau County Police Academy demonstrated exceptional bravery on Jan. 5, when they responded to an off-duty crash involving a fellow officer, and swiftly provided lifesaving care while awaiting EMS.
Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize is the Global Citizenship Hero being honored. The president of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the founding chair of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Iroku-Malize dedicated her career
to expanding accessibility to family medicine and shaping a more inclusive future for health care.
The Disaster Hero of the year is Jennifer Keane. When a referee collapsed mid-game, Keane quickly prepared an automated external defibrillator and made a lifesaving intervention. As an athletic director and a certified athletic trainer, she had the ability to stay in control under pressure.
Mel Cohen is this year’s Military Hero honoree. A U.S. Air Force veteran
and a retired Suffolk County police officer, Cohen has spent his life serving the community in honor of his brother Gerald, who died in Vietnam. He supports veterans across New York state, as well as Gold Star families, while staying active in various organizations including Vietnam Veterans of America and Wreaths Across America.
Along with the six honorees, two teens will be honored as Youth Heroes. Charlie Dubofsky and Sydney Hassenbein founded the HERO Project, a peersupport group for grieving students, after both experienced personal losses. The group allows middle and high school students to experience and share their grief in a safe space.
Active on Long Island for over 100 years, the American Red Cross on Long Island continues to serve the area and recognize its local heroes. “The mission of the Red Cross is to alleviate human suffering in so many different categories,” Dominguez said. “It is possible through the generosity of our donors and the time of our volunteers.”
All proceeds raised during the fundraiser will allow the Red Cross to continue its mission of helping those affected by disasters like hurricanes, fires and other crises. For more information on the organization and on attending the event, visit RedCross.org/LIHeroes.
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email. “In the midst of one of the hardest challenges of our lives, this gesture reminded us that we are not alone. Knowing that EGP and our community are standing with us, supporting our daughter as she faces stage four triple negative breast cancer, means more than words can express.”
Despite her treatments, and the pain of her illness, Cara has returned to work, to keep her job and maintain her health care benefits. Brianna O’Hagan, EGP’s general manager and the founder of Fall Fest, said she was moved when she learned more about McGuinness’s circumstances.
“She’s still working — she’s a P.A. where she’s again now giving back, and delivering babies while she has Stage 4 cancer,” O’Hagan said. “She’s been pretty much fighting her whole life. It’s pretty incredible.”
EGP’s Fall Fest, now in its ninth year, has become a fixture in Oceanside. Each year the restaurant spotlights a person or family who is deeply rooted in the community and is going through challenges. O’Hagan said she knew the McGuinness family well — including Cara’s aunt and uncle Victoria and John, who have been active locally — and was moved by the family’s humility.
“Oceanside knows the McGuinnesses,” O’Hagan said. “They grew up here. They’re parents — they’re very, very deep-rooted. They are always looking to give back to everybody else. The whole point of the Fall Fest isn’t just about raising money. It’s about showing the support of the community and that we have your back, and we’re here for you no matter what happens.”
Her aunt, Victoria Ramalho, who has known Cara all her life, said the family had been heartened by the outpouring of support since her diagnosis and since the Fall Fest announcement. The family has rallied to make sure she has the support she needs, from traveling to see rela-
Even after her Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, Cara McGuinness shows the same resilience she has exhibited since childhood.
tives to helping with appointments and care.
“The donations are pouring in — it’s been unbelievable,” Ramalho said. “People that I haven’t talked to in years are reaching out. There have been packages that just show up with something uplifting— whether it’s a pair of socks or a pair of pajamas. It’s just been amazing how, when people hear the news and people see what’s
going on, they automatically just want to do something.”
Ramalho is a breast cancer survivor herself. Nonetheless, McGuinness’s diagnosis was a shock, particularly because she is young.
She has built a meaningful life and career. “She’s a trouper,” Ramalho said. “She does what she can. She comes home exhausted, and it’s taking a lot out of her, but she’s giving it her best.”
Next month’s Fall Fest will run from noon to 6 p.m. at EGP Oceanside, and will feature raffles, food and crafts, a pumpkin patch, face painting and live music. El Scorchio, a ’90s alt-rock cover band, will play from noon to 1 p.m., and the Revelators will take the stage from 3 to 6 p.m.
“This has been a very nice journey,” Ramalho said of the planning and the community response. “The donations are pouring in, the wanting to help — it’s been unbelievable. It’s nice to know we live in such a great community, and that there are still such good people out there that want to help other people.”
O’Hagan said that the Fall Fest has become part of EGP’s identity — and a way to teach staff and neighbors about the value of giving back. “My whole staff looks forward to it,” she said.
Organizers, and McGuinness’s family, hope the day will be an opportunity for neighbors to show her that the community has her back.
“I want people to know that Cara is so much more than her diagnosis,” her mother wrote. “She’s vibrant, kind, strong and incredibly generous — someone who always shows up for others, even when she’s facing unimaginable challenges herself. She’s a daughter, a sister, a friend, a bright light who brings warmth and humor into every room with her smile and cackle.”
The PGA of America will host Youth Day at the 2025 Ryder Cup on Sept. 25, at Bethpage Black, furthering its commitment to helping the game grow through PGA Jr. League and local youth initiatives.
PGA Jr. League players from the Metropolitan PGA Section and local high school students are invited to attend free of charge with a ticketed adult. Youth Day provides access to Ryder Cup practice rounds and the decisive Junior Ryder Cup singles matches, featuring the top 24 junior golfers from the U.S. and Europe.
Jeffrey Bessen/Herald Youth Day at the 2025 Ryder Cup is on Sept. 25. Above, volunteers Sara Blau and Andres Diez picked up their uniforms last month.
The Junior Ryder Cup, established in 1997, has launched the careers of some of golf’s biggest stars, including Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Lexi Thompson, Rose Zhang and Rory McIlroy.
A select group of participants will also take part in Beyond the Green, a career exploration program led by the PGA of America REACH Foundation. The event will feature New York-based sports organizations and brands, with youth representatives from groups such as First Tee of Metropolitan New York, The Bridge Golf Foundation and 100 Black Men of New York. Youth Day attendees will also be invited to the Ryder Cup opening ceremony that evening.
As part of the PGA’s mission to
increase inclusion and participation, juniors ages 15 and under receive free admission on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of Ryder Cup week with a ticketed adult (limit two juniors per adult). Tickets for juniors are available only at the Main Spectator Entrance on the day of play.
Additionally, PGA Jr. League Day at Ryder Cup Live will take place on Sept. 27, at Rockefeller Center. Players wearing their PGA Jr. League jerseys will enjoy a watch party, simulator competition, activities, prizes and raffles. For more, go to Bit.ly/3VaI8EN.
For more information, visit RyderCup.com.
–Jeffrey Bessen
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At sundown on Monday, Sept. 22nd, the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah begins. It is the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of ten days of self-evaluation, self-improvement, and repentance. In Judaism, it’s a time called Teshuvah (the action of repenting with sincere regret or remorse). Jews use this time to reflect on their own behavior and actions throughout the year and be accountable for what they may have done to others. This requires Jews to confront those we’ve hurt and to apologize to them. The idea is that G-d cannot grant forgiveness for acts done between two people. It is our responsibility to fix them. It’s not easy to recognize our faults and then to take steps to repair the hurt we may have caused to someone else. How that is done is a personal choice. It can be a letter, an e-mail, a phone call, or in person. The important part is the sincerity of the apology.
that is OK. It’s about our heartfelt effort, and it’s not contingent on the other person’s response.
Why is it difficult to say, “I’m sorry?” Some mental health professionals believe it has to do with our ego. Saying those words acknowledges that a mistake was made and we’ve done something wrong. This can bring up feelings of guilt and shame. Also, if the person we apologize to doesn’t accept our sincerity, that may create fears of rejection. What if the act of Teshuvah (repenting) were easy? Would we learn from our mistakes? For personal growth to happen, it takes doing hard, challenging things, and
The ten days of Teshuvah end on Yom Kippur. This year, it begins the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 1st, and ends Thursday, Oct. 2nd, at sundown. Our obligation to apologize to others should be complete. It’s an intense twenty-four hours. We spend it in prayer and self-reflection. We ask G-d for forgiveness as we recite the Selicha (Forgiveness) prayer for the last time. At the end of Yom Kippur, we ask to be inscribed in the Book of Life. It’s important to point out that there isn’t a celestial book with a Creator passing judgment as to whether we deserve to live or die. The Book of Life is symbolic. The process of authentic repentance is about taking responsibility for our own personal growth. Once we take those steps through the process, we are given a fresh start to tell our own story for the next year. It’s about our resolve to be inscribed in our own new Book of Life.
May this year of 5786 (2025/2026) be a time of meaningful personal growth, allowing each of us to begin anew in light and love.
Rabbi Jeshayahu ‘Shai Beloosesky is the rabbi at Temple Avodah, a Reform synagogue at 3050 Oceanside Road.
Oceanside School No. 8 sixth grader Finnleigh Farrell organized a donation drive to support local students through Long Island Reach Youth and Family Services. With help from family and friends, Finnleigh collected backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, and gift cards for 24 students served by the nonprofit. Each donation was tagged by age and school to meet the needs of individual children.
Long Island Reach, a 501(c)(3) charity with offices in Long Beach, Franklin Square, and Port Washington, provides youth and family support services across Long Island.
— Kepherd Daniel
By Abbey Salvemini
Hofstra University Museum of Art opens its gallery to “Love Is The Message: Photography by Jamel Shabazz,” an inspiring exhibition honoring the decades-long creative output of the renowned street photographer. With his keen eye, Shabazz’s powerful images reflect pop culture, fashion and especially hip-hop, spanning the 1980s through today. The exhibit is on view in the Emily Lowe Gallery though Dec. 16.
Shabazzz’s striking black-and-white and color photography radiates joy and human connection, offering a deep sense of empathy and cultural pride. Alongside his photographs, visitors can also explore his personal collection of cameras, artwork and memorabilia.
“Jamel Shabazz is history, and it is a real gift that we are able to share this with our community,” Museum Director Sasha Giordano says.
As Giordano puts it, so thoroughly articulated in her forward in the exhibition catalogue: “Community is the heart of a museum.”
The exhibit was conceived with this spirit and curated by “Team Love,” a collective partnership composed of Shabazz; Robert Dupreme Eatman; Dr. Bilal Polson, principal of Northern Parkway School in Uniondale, Erik Sumner, art educator at Northern Parkway School; and the Hofstra University Museum of Art. Over two years, slowly and carefully, through meeting after meeting, the exhibition took shape from concept to fruition.
With Team Love’s valuable insights, “Love Is The Message”honors 50 years of Jamel Shabazz’s artistic achievement and is his first solo exhibition on Long Island — a fitting location as he is a longtime resident of Hempstead.
“Love Is the Message” explores how Shabazz’s work occupies a vital space at the intersection of art, activism and cultural storytelling. Deeply influenced by trailblazers like Gordon Parks, Shabazz embraces the camera not just as a creative tool, but as a means of witnessing everyday life within Black and Brown communities. Shabazz centers dignity, resilience, and beauty in his portraits by capturing not only how his subjects look, but how they live and love. His lens is one of empathy, inviting viewers not simply to observe but to feel and to witness the quiet strength of a
father holding his child, the joy in a group of friends dressed for a block party, or the pride in a young person striking a confident pose. In this way, Shabazz’s work does more than document; it cultivates understanding, mends division and illuminates the shared humanity that connects us all.
“Jamel wanted the team to put fourth an exhibition that showed love of community, friends, family and music,” Giordano explains.
As for Shabazz, he considers this retrospective a significant honor.
“When I look at the current situation of the country and the world, this exhibition is one of the most important shows of my life because we need love in the world right now,” he says. “I’m sharing my work to help inspire the next generation by using this universal global language of photography to create conversation.”
• Now through Dec. 16
• Programs require advance registration; call (516) 463-5672 to register
• Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, Hofstra University’s South Campus, Hempstead
Shabazz commutes to his day job daily but returns to his Hempstead studio, where he immerses himself in reflection and creativity.
“The Town of Hempstead offers me a space where I can get into deep thought and develop my ideas,” he says.
Among the many photographs and artifacts on view, Shabazz shares that a photograph of his mother holds especially deep meaning for him. Entitled “‘The Giver of Life,’ it’s the work of which he is most proud.
“I went out to Jones Beach with my mother and I caught an incredible photograph of her with bread in her hand as the seagull approaches her. She’s never experienced anything like that before.”
Beyond that moment, his eye offers his special perspective on the world around us.
“My objective was to contribute to the preservation of culture for this generation. It is my hope that the younger generations can look at my work and get a glimpse of the style and culture of back in the day. I want young people to understand the importance of love and see the power of photography,” he adds.
As always, related programming enhances the viewing experience. Upcoming on Oct. 1, 6-7:30 p.m., join Giordano for an exhibition tour. She’ll discuss the community collaboration that shaped the exhibit, offering insight into the artist’s creative process and the legacy of love reflected in the work.
Meet the man behind the camera at “Love Is the Message: A Conversation with Jamel Shabazz,” on Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-noon. He’ll talk about his creative process, personal influence and the impact of his work documenting everyday life in Black and urban communities. It’s followed by an audience Q&A session.
The events schedule also includes “Feel the Love – Experience the Photography of Jamel Shabazz with a Heart Meditation,” on Nov. 6. Denise Peterson, of Denise Peterson Yoga, brings mindfulness and meditation techniques to the art experience.
The NYC Ska Orchestra blends the exuberant musical layers of the jazz era with Jamaican roots music. The top-notch musicians, led by arranger-trumpeter-vocalist Kevin Batchelor, deliver a lively concert that surely will lead you to want to get up out of your seat and dance. This 20-piece big band features star turns from celebrated octogenarian percussionist/vocalist Larry McDonald and master drummer Carl Wright. Alongside a powerhouse collective of instrumental artists from the reggae recording scene, band members have performed with Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Toots & the Maytals. Together they play a non-stop selection of lush original compositions and arrangements of songs from the richly historic and culturally iconic Jamaican musical styles of 1950s and ’60s ska, mento, rocksteady and jazz.
Friday, Sept 26. 8 p.m. $42, $37 members. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.
Contemporary jazz saxophonist/ multi-instrumentalist Vincent Ingala and his electrifying band bring their funky grooves to the Madison Theatre. Declared by Jazziz Magazine as “one of the most exciting artists to emerge this past decade,” Ingala remains an unstoppable, creative force in urban contemporary jazz. His career includes10 #1 Billboard hits, 23 Top 10 singles, with more to come from his latest release and eighth album, “Escape With Me.” Ingala’s unique dual ability to electrify fans while connecting emotionally with them has made him one of the genre’s most popular talents on the scene today. He draws the audience in; becoming part of an exciting musical experience that bridges the gap between the music of his father’s R&B, funk and soul collection ( which he was heavily immersed in) and Ingala’s well executed horn lines.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444.
On Exhibit Nassau County 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 entertainment-related 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 Zauberföte, 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
Poison frontman Bret Michaels and former Eagles member Don Felder bring their spirited concert to Eisenhower Park. Rock on to fan favorite tunes.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Oceanside author Stephanie DeCarolis lanches her fourth novel, “The Wives of Hawthorne Lane,” with a book signing at Insieme Wines.
• Where: 3333 Lawson Blvd., Oceanside
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 696-3300
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Gatsby’s Swingin’ Scavenger Hunt
Old Westbury Garden’s Gatsby Weekend celebration the 100th anniversary of “The Great Gatsby,” continues with a family adventure. The jazz artists are late for Gatsby’s big bash and lost in the gardens! Hunt for jazz players hidden in the landscape. Check off your findings then and return to Westbury
Get ready to sing along — Queen-mania is back on Long Island. Almost Queen, the acclaimed tribute band, is set to return to the Paramount stage, bringing with them the soaring vocals, electrifying guitar riffs, and theatrical fair that defned one of rock’s most legendary groups. Almost Queen isn’t just another cover band. Their performances are carefully crafted to honor the spirit of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor while delivering a concert experience that feels fresh and alive. The lineup features Joseph Russo as the dynamic and charismatic Mercury, Steve Leonard as guitar virtuoso May, Randy Gregg as bassist Deacon, and John Cappadona as drummer Taylor. Together, they recreate Queen’s iconic sound with impeccable four-part harmonies, precise musical interludes, and the kind of stage energy that pulls audiences to their feet. Attention to detail sets the band apart. From authentic costumes to faithful renditions of classic hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “Somebody to Love,” the band captures both the power and the playfulness of Queen’s original shows. Their devotion to accuracy — paired with undeniable chemistry on stage — has earned them a loyal following that grows with every tour. $108.75, $98.25, $76.25, $64.75, $54.25, $48.75.
House for a special prize.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
Experience the glamour and bold design of the Roaring Twenties through contemporary artwork inspired by the opulence of Long Island’s Gold Coast. This juried exhibition at Light Court Hallway celebrates the era’s iconic fashion, architectureand luxury in true Art Deco style.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
Block Party With Imagination Playground
Get the kids ready to join in an oversized “block” party at Long Island Children’s Museum! Stack them, crawl through them or team up to make dream designs come true. Back by popular demand these giant, lightweight blocks turn playtime into extraordinary adventures. Construct castles,
mazes, fantastical creatures or secret hideaways in this incredible exhibit experience. Imagination Playground blue blocks provide a blank canvas for children to express their creativity and bring their ideas to life. Giant and lightweight, these blocks encourage hands-on exploration and problemsolving, collaboration and spatial awareness. Through Nov. 2.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Voices wanted The Oceanside Chorale is looking for new members in all sections to sing in our next concerts: Veterans Day Concert (Nov. 8), Holiday Concert (Dec. 10) and Light up the Holidays (Dec. 14). Rehearsals are Wednesdays.
• Where: Fulton Avenue School, 3252 Fulton Ave. Oceanside
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: Marie at (516 )459-8513 or email oceansidechorale@gmail.com for further information
no plans to return. But when his estranged sister returns to Idaho Falls to stop him, the choice to leave becomes more complicated.
• Where: Adelphi University Black Box Theatre, 1 South Ave., Garden City
• Time: 6:30 p.m.; through Sept. 28, times vary
Let’s Meet And Network On Long Island
Join in this free monthly community business networking dinner. Share advice, grow your business network, and enjoy a casual evening with separate checks.
• Where: IHOP, 2971 Long Beach Road
• Time: 6-8 p.m.
• Contact: Register at lmnoli.com or call Mark at (516) 993-0053
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
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Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to handson 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 use blocks to stamp patterns for geometric art. $4 with museum admission.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon
• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
Adelphi University’s Department of Theater presents Samuel D. Hunter’s “The Harvest.” The a gripping, emotionally nuanced exploration of faith, family, and identity asks us to open our hearts and minds to the mystery of what it is to be human. Five young Christian evangelicals in a church basement in Idaho Falls are preparing themselves for a mission to the Middle East. One of them, Josh, is reeling after the death of his father, and has bought a one-way ticket with
New Parent/ Grandparent Resource Fair Oceanside Library hosts an informative session. Discover valuable resources, information, and community connections for new parents and grandparents.
• Where: 30 Davison Ave.
• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Contact: oceansidelibrary.com or (516) 766-2360 ext. 312
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9th Annual Fall Fest for Cara McGuinness Join the Oceanside community at EGP Oceanside in supporting Cara McGuinness, an Oceanside native and physician assistant fighting Stage 4 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. With raffles, food, crafts, a pumpkin patch, face painting, and entertainment.
• Where: Noon–6 p.m. (El Scorchio, noon-1 p.m.; The Revelators, 3-6 p.m.)
• Time: 2823 Long Beach Road
• Contact: (516) 960-8748 for monetary or raffle donation information
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS AN OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. HEIDI LIPPACHER, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confrming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 4, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 10 Quebec Road, Island Park, NY 11558. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Island Park, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 41 and Lot 107. Approximate amount of judgment is $208,314.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #608447/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 155352
LEGAL NOTICE
Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX #: 609525/2024 ROCKET
MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC
Plaintiff, vs JEAN MARIE CARDINEAU, DONNY G. CARDINEAU
INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DONALD E. CARDINEAU, JOHN G. CARDINEAU AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DONALD E. CARDINEAU, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DONALD E. CARDINEAU 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; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN 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, NASSAU COUNTY CLERK, CITIBANK, N.A., PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE IRS JOHN DOE (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 4065 Broadway, Island Park, NY 11558 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) with in twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete
if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an offce for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Donald E. Cardineau Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON.
Jeffrey A. Goostein of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the TwentySecond day of August, 2025 and fled with the Complaint in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclosur e a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Jean Marie Cardineau, Donald E. Cardineau (who died on July 28, 2023, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York), and Donny G. Cardineau dated the October 31, 2021, to secure the sum of $335,000.00 and recorded at Book M 46255, Page 797 in the Offce of the Nassau County Clerk on January 21, 2022. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed April 8, 2024 and recorded on April 17, 2024, in the Offce of the Nassau County Clerk at Book M 47501, Page 202. The property in question is described as follows: 4065 Broadway, Island Park, NY 11558 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CA REFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid offce, there are government agencies and non-proft organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTI L YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly proft from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for proft to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they
will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and comp laint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who fled this Foreclosure proceeding against you and fling 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 your mortgage company will not stop this 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: August 25, 2025 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law frm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 87130 155640
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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 30th 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 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: EAST MEADOW
RUGBY STREET (TH 409/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Prospect Avenue, east for a distance of 40 feet.
RUGBY STREET (TH 409/25) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Prospect Avenue, east for a distance of 40 feet.
MERRICK AVENUE (TH 434/25) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Walter Street north for a distance of 60 feet.
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HEATHCOTE ROAD (TH 407/25) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the north curbline of 106th Avenue, north for a distance 20 feet.
HEATHCOTE ROAD (TH 407/25) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the south curbline of 106th Avenue, south for a distance 30 feet.
HEATHCOTE ROAD (TH 407/25) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the north curbline of 106th Avenue, north for a distance 30 feet.
106th AVENUE (TH 407/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the west curbline of Heathcote Road, west for a distance 35 feet.
106th AVENUE (TH 407/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the east curbline of Heathcote Road, east for a distance 30 feet.
106th AVENUE (TH 407/25) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the west curbline of Heathcote Road, west for a distance 28 feet.
106th AVENUE (TH 407/25) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the east curbline of Heathcote Road, east for a distance 30 feet.
HEATHCOTE ROAD (TH 407/25) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the north curbline of 109th Avenue, north for a distance 25 feet.
HEATHCOTE ROAD (TH 407/25) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the south curbline of 109th Avenue, south for a distance 30 feet.
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109th AVENUE (TH 407/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the west curbline of Heathcote Road, west for a distance 30 feet.
109th AVENUE (TH 407/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the east curbline of Heathcote Road, east for a distance 30 feet.
109th AVENUE (TH 407/25) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the east curbline of Heathcote Road, east for a distance 30 feet.
109th AVENUE (TH 407/25) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the west curbline of Heathcote Road, west for a distance 28 feet.
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WOODMERE FORDHAM LANE (TH 423/25) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Hargale Court, north for a distance of 40 feet.
FORDHAM LANE (TH 423/25) East SideNO
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ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following location: MERRICK SENECA PLACE (TH 214/25) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the south east curbline of Smith Street, south for a distance of 50 feet.
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CEDAR LANE (TH 54/16) South SideNO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 55 feet east of the east curbline of Irving Place, east for a distance of
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Dated: September 16, 2025
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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 30th 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 Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at the following location: OCEANSIDE
STUART PLACE (TH 433/25) North SideSection 202-13 NO PARKING 8 AM TO 4 PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYSstarting at a point 218 feet east of the east curbline of South Long Beach Road, east for a distance of 56 feet. WEST HEMPSTEAD
CHESTNUT STREET (TH 430/25) North Side Section 202-20NO PARKING 6 AM TO 10 AM - starting at a point 146 feet west of the west curbline of Woodfeld Road, west for a distance of 22 feet.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: September 16, 2025
Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
JOHN FERRETTI
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155738
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While most of Oceanside is still asleep, the ovens at Will’s Bagels are already firing. The smell of fresh, handrolled bagels fills the shop on Lawson Boulevard, where father-and-son team Will and Jose Fermin are living out a dream more than 20 years in the making.
“This is our first business,” said Will Fermin, 36, who runs the shop with his father. “We used to roll for other people before we decided to open our own. My dad always had in mind that if we did it, we wanted to do it in a community that really loves bagels. Oceanside felt right.”
The Fermins’ journey to business ownership was anything but quick. Will’s father, originally from the Dominican Republic, worked as a tailor and taxi
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driver before an opportunity introduced him to bagel making. He passed the trade to his son when Will was just 13.
“Every weekend or holiday I’d go with him and learn,” Will recalled. “Bagels became the heart of what we knew. When you open a shop, that’s the priority. That’s the heart of your business.”
Over the years, the pair honed their craft in shops across Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, from Bagel House in Astoria to Liberty Bagels in Jackson Heights. Three years ago, at a family gathering, an uncle mentioned that a storefront on Lawson Boulevard was for sale. The Fermins jumped at the chance.
They renovated the space themselves — “a couple of walls we put up to save money,” Will said — and opened in early 2023. From the first snowy weekend, customers kept coming. “We didn’t expect
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it. People were just walking in and out every few minutes,” he said. “Friends came to support and couldn’t believe it was only our second day.”
Today, Will’s Bagels is very much a family operation. Will’s father still rolls dough every morning. His wife, sister, and mother help behind the counter.
“It’s not easy to mix family and business,” Will admitted. “With employees, you can be straightforward. With family, you have to be more understanding. But we’re all striving in the same direction. We don’t see ourselves as bosses. We want to be leaders.”
The elder Fermin has made it clear who will carry the torch.
“He told me, ‘You’re the young one, you have to stay on the family business,’” Will said. “He’s given me that privilege, and I take it with honor.”
For Will, the shop is about more than food. It’s about the values his father instilled: hard work, respect, and faith.
“The most important lesson he taught me is respect,” Will said. “When I go into a place, I show respect. When I work, I take it serious. And when you have a dream, you save, you focus, you put your
plans in God’s hands, and everything will come through.”
That mindset carries into how he treats his customers. “We want people to feel like family when they walk in,” he said. “We laugh, we joke, we chat. And we always keep things fresh and clean. People notice that.”
The shop’s bestsellers are classics like the plain and everything bagels, though the rainbow bagel — made famous in Brooklyn, where Will once worked — also makes appearances. But it isn’t just the flavors that keep people coming back.
“We treat our bagels like they’re our babies,” Will said with a smile. “We take pride in them. And once people taste them, they keep supporting us.”
Will’s Bagels is open weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shop is located at 3108 Lawson Blvd., Oceanside. Orders can be placed by phone at 516-208-6676.
For Will, the success of the shop is proof of what his father always believed. “Without faith and without family, nothing is possible,” he said.
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A reader from Bellmore, Steven Vella, wrote to question my recent column in which I addressed bomb shelters and the related specific construction of P.T. boats (“In today’s world, bomb shelters are part of the conversation,” July 24-30).
I stated that gunite concrete has some of the highest construction strength, at over 6,000 pounds per square inch, and that swimming pools and “P.T. boats are as strong as steel, and when all of the layers of steel reinforcement rods are contoured into the shape of a boat hull, the ships prove capable, as they did in World War II, of catching exploding torpedoes and absorbing the impact.” P.T. stands for patrol torpedo, and P.T. boats were meant to be lighter, swifter craft for short-range reconnaissance and rapid deployment of torpedoes to attack enemy ships. Vella, a World War II buff, pointed out that he was only aware, through a relative who worked for the Elco Boat Company, in Bayonne, New Jersey — a major builder of P.T. boats for the U.S. Navy — that “the keel is a 70-foot-long piece of 6 x 6 Alaskan spruce. The stem is of American oak. The frames (ribs) are of African mahogany. Sides and bottom of the hull are double-planked mahogany with canvas laid in marine glue in between the diagonally spaced planking.” I misstated that the steel-rod-reinforced construction was used for P.T. boats, when it was actually used for slower-moving landing craft, such as the type used at the beach landing at Normandy, and for barges shipping supplies. The slower-moving craft needed to be heavily reinforced because they were, presumably, easier targets.
Unlike today, where we can instantly find information on almost any topic using our cellphones, I sat in my Methods and Materials classes in architecture school, 50 years ago, and listened to professors explain the physical and chemical properties as well as the applied uses of materials in construction, without the ability to research or fact-check. I never forgot the story related to us about the strength of the concrete, the application to Navy vessels and the story of torpedoes being trapped without exploding, in the sides of some boat hulls. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to confirm the type of concrete used, or that the boats in which the cement and steel reinforcement were applied weren’t P.T. boats, back then.
The concrete type was still steel-reinforced, but it was fero-cement, and not gunite. Gunite is cement that is sprayed using a high-pressure gun, often referred to as a cannon, and the mix is semi-dry cement and sand. The actual concrete hulls that the Navy engineers came up with were made of handapplied cement over steel reinforcing rods. Concrete and steel are used together in many different configurations, because concrete is extraordinarily strong in compression and highly resistant to crushing, and steel is highly tensile or flexible. When applied together, the combination provides great resistance to impacts, such as bombs. So thank you, Steven, for your noteworthy question.
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We’re just past the midway point of September, the month that traditionally signifies key flashpoints in two very competitive American pastimes: Major League Baseball and American politics.
Before MLB initiated division play and wild cards, there were just two leagues, the National and American, and the team with the best record in each league at the close of the regular season, at the end of September, made it to the World Series. That made the league pennant races do-or-die. Sudden death. No “postseason” or second chances.
There were years in which the pennant race had as much drama and tension as the World Series. In 1951, for instance, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants finished the regular season in a dead heat, necessitating a three-game playoff, which the Giants won on Bobby Thompson’s three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 3 — the fabled “shot heard
around the world.” That was one of the most famous moments in baseball history, and the fact that the Giants went on to lose the World Series to the Yankees is barely a footnote.
Now there six divisions, and 12 teams qualify for the postseason, taking away the suddendeath aspect. The flip side of the coin is that with more teams in the hunt and more games to be played, there’s sustained fan interest almost to November. That’s especially welcome news for New York fans this year, since neither the Yankees nor the Mets will win their division, but both are good position to be wild card teams.
TLabor Day. Voters are back from vacation or home from the beach. All that went before was but a prelude to the nine-week race that won’t end until late on election night, Nov. 4.
This campaign run to the finish is both a sprint and a marathon. Having run for elective office 19 times, I can tell you that a campaign is both exhilarating and exhausting. A candidate who has run a serious race should have nothing left at the end.
he candidates and the playoff contenders head down the stretch.
And the postseason is a brand new ball game. Last season, the Mets won postseason series over the Brewers and the Phillies, both of which had finished ahead of the Mets in the regular season. The Mets then pushed the Dodgers to six games before finally succumbing, falling short of the World Series by just two games. This year’s September challenge for the Mets is to make sure they nab a wild card slot so they can go on to October, where anything can happen.
Much like baseball, the American political season begins in earnest after
BThis is especially true in Nassau County, where there are few easy races. I assure you that despite Bruce Blakeman’s excellent record as county executive, with Nassau being rated the safest county in the United States and no tax increases, he is not taking his re-election for granted. Yes, polls show that Blakeman has a solid lead over his challenger, Democratic County Legislator Seth Koslow, but he also knows there are 100,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans in Nassau County.
Blakeman remembers just four years ago, when he was the challenger and incumbent County Executive Laura Curran was the frontrunner, clearly leading in the polls. But Blakeman waged a strong, hard-fought campaign,
and on election night in November 2021, he was victorious.
Similarly, in the race for county district attorney that same year, Democratic State Sen. Todd Kaminsky was the clear favorite over career prosecutor Anne Donnelly, a Republican. The consensus among political insiders was that Kaminsky would use the D.A.’s office as a steppingstone to state attorney general, and then governor. But Donnelly ran as a strict law-and-order candidate, opposed to the so-called “bail reform” legislation supported by Kaminsky. Election night saw a landslide win for Donnelly.
While national and statewide races get the most media attention, it’s county and town races that are closest to, and most intense for, voters. There are no flyover candidates or Rose Garden campaigns. The candidates are right there in our communities, at local events. We see them up close, and get to know who they are and what they stand for. And the issues are ones that affect us directly: safe streets and neighborhoods, support for our police, preventing tax increases and creating jobs. All of it leading to Nov 4, Election Day, the World Series of politics.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
eing a former elected official, I am asked frequent questions about political matters. Some are about national developments or personalities, but lately, almost all are about New York City’s mayoral contest. For most of this year, many people, city and suburban voters, have been transfixed by fear about the possibility that a total unknown, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, could become the city’s first socialist mayor.
My initial comments have been intended for city dwellers who failed to show up at the June Democratic primary and are now brooding about the potential of having someone so controversial and unqualified running a city of more than 8 million people. I remind them that the city primary elections now use a ranked-choice voting system, which favors unknown candidates, who may have little funding but know how to run a campaign.
Mamdani was able to raise a substantial amount of money through
small donations, and ran a professional campaign that is now the envy of the political establishment. The first political shockwave was on primary night, when, early in the evening, it became evident that he would be the clear winner. He won so handily that his opponent, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, made an early concession speech.
UBy the time the sun was up the following day, my telephone was ringing off the hook. While the summer months are usually la-la time, the inquiries continued on a daily basis. In August I switched my responses from “I don’t know” to “Let’s see who will run against Mamdani,” hoping that Mayor Eric Adams, Cuomo and the Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa, would agree on one independent challenger who could give Mamdani a real contest.
have massive egos, there has been a lot of pushback, though Adams has appeared to leave the door open to “a challenge where my country calls me.”
nless there’s a show of humility, New York City will be led by a political novice.
The “country” Adams is referring to is President Trump, who has made it clear that he doesn’t want Mamdani to win. Even though having a socialist mayor would give Republicans a great issue against traditional Democrats, the president is a New Yorker at heart and has many interests to protect if the city were to take a downturn. It’s possible that Adams will be enticed to drop out, and that may have happened by the time this appears, but even then the picture would still be cloudy if Curtis Sliwa stays in the race.
is hard-nosed, and the winner will be Mamdani.
There is another facet to this New York City battle. Few city elections have ever attracted national attention, but this one is attracting national and even international poll watchers. The Republican Party would love for Mamdani to win, so they could label all Democrats socialist sympathizers. Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Mamdani over the weekend, but many other major Democratic officeholders have yet to take a position on the race. The few who have were almost forced to act, because their party base is made up of all factions, which include socialist backers.
But now the September clock is ticking, and there is daily buzz about who will stay in the race and who will drop out. Behind the scenes, prominent conservatives, such as the philanthropist Ronald Lauder and the supermarket mogul John Catsimatidis, have been trying to get either Adams or Sliwa, or both, to drop out. But because both men
A recent Siena Research/NY Times poll concluded that if the only candidates in the race were Cuomo and Mamdani, Mamdani would win 48 percent of the vote, and Cuomo 44 percent. But those figures may not take into account how, in a race that tight, voters in all political parties might coalesce around Cuomo because of their fear of the Democratic designee. I expect that on Election Day it will be a three-person contest, because Sliwa
The November date of destiny is coming at us quickly. There are an impressive number of young voters in the city who have been smitten by Mamdani’s pledge of free buses, rent freezes and public grocery stores. But they don’t pay the real estate taxes and support the infrastructure that make New York the most important city in the world. And if the political novice gets elected, all of New York City and state will suffer.
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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he United States has long prided itself on being a nation in which political differences are aired by way of ballots, not bullets. In recent years, however, violence has too often invaded our public square, shattering lives, feeding a general atmosphere of fear and distrust, and undermining the democratic ideals we claim to cherish.
As we count down to Election Day on Nov. 4, we must recommit to the principle that civil political discourse — not intimidation, assault or bloodshed — is the only legitimate path forward.
Consider the troubling list of recent events. On Jan. 6, 2021, rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, brutally attacking police officers in an effort to halt the peaceful transfer of power to then President-elect Joseph Biden, a Democrat. Five people died in the rioting. Since then, President Trump, a Republican, has survived two assassination attempts.
In 2022, Paul Pelosi, the husband of former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was bludgeoned with a hammer in the Pelosis’ home in San Francisco. In April of this year, a man attempted to burn down the residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a fellow Democrat.
In June, Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, was killed in a targeted attack at her home, along with
Blakeman has a narrow definition of ‘safe’
To the Editor:
Re County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s op-ed last week, “Protecting our kids and keeping Nassau County safe”: Blakeman’s myopia ought not be ours. Though the Nassau County Police Department is top-notch in both competence and compensation, “safety” is a far broader sentiment than armed personnel.
With the most foreclosures in the metropolitan region, Nassau is not a safe place for those who can’t keep up with the Joneses. Our growing population of residents dependent on food bank services, absentee landlords and gig work surely appreciate our police, but don’t feel safe from economic predation. And neither drivers nor pedestrians are especially safe in Nassau, and the roadways themselves would win no awards.
Our famed police are no comfort to anyone viewed through ICE-eyes as dusky, dusty or dawdling. We are not yet saved from Nassau’s dual-action dysfunctional property-tax regime, its failed bus patrol tax, its Nassau
her husband, Mark Hortman. In a separate incident, Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife were wounded, allegedly by the same gunman.
On Sept. 10, one day before our national commemoration of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk shook the nation.
All of these acts, though politically motivated in different ways, shared a tragic theme: a rejection of reasoned debate in favor of violence. The perpetrators’ actions defied both justice and ethics. Political leaders, regardless of party, must unequivocally denounce violence not only when it is directed at their allies, but also when it strikes their adversaries.
The answers to bitter disagreements can be found instead in the very foundation of American law: our Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech, association and petition. These rights were spelled out so that individuals and groups could argue, persuade and organize without fear of reprisal.
Violence, by contrast, seeks to silence opponents permanently. It is not an expression of political conviction but rather a repudiation of it — an attempt to destroy debate rather than contribute to it. That is why every civilized society criminalizes assault, murder and terrorism. To resort to such methods is not
only to break the law but also to tear at the moral fabric that holds communities together.
Violence corrodes democracy itself. When citizens and leaders live under constant threat, they retreat from public engagement. Ordinary people withdraw from activism. Elected officials alter decisions out of fear for their families’ safety. Journalists censor themselves to avoid becoming targets. These chilling effects shrink the civic space, and create an atmosphere of suspicion and anger.
The way forward requires a cultural shift that emphasizes respect, empathy and resilience even in the face of profound disagreements. Everyone from students to business executives to politicians to the media should refuse to share disinformation, avoid demonizing those with whom we have differing opinions and welcome calm, reasoned argument that can change minds more effectively than threats ever could.
Passionate debate is fine. Disagreement is natural in a diverse society, and progress often emerges from that vigorous discussion. In stark contrast, every time a political leader is targeted, every time a citizen is attacked for his or her beliefs, the American experiment itself is weakened.
At this point in our country’s history, the stakes could not be higher. We must choose civility over cruelty, and persuasion over violence.
Charles Dickens opened “A Tale of Two Cities” with the immortal words, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Although Dickens set his story in London and Paris during the French Revolution, the themes of order and chaos, justice and corruption, freedom and oppression resonate today. America in 2025 faces its own tale of two cities, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
One city bleeds under failed liberal leadership; the other has been restored to safety through the decisive leadership of President Trump. Together they reveal the crossroads America faces — whether we choose safety, law and freedom or surrender to violence and radical ideology.
Chapter 1: Chicago, a tragedy without end. Chicago is a chilling reminder of what happens when leaders put ideology ahead of human lives. Murders and carjackings occur at staggering rates. Over a single holiday weekend, fiftyfour people were shot and eight killed. Families live in fear, children cannot walk safely to school and businesses flee neighborhoods ravaged by crime.
Yet Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chi-
University Medical Center mess nor wasteful BLAKEMAN signage. Nassau’s water safety is in question. Discoveries of buried chemical toxins and depleted shorelines threaten real estate, and the police cannot arrest viruses. Nassau has enough police, but not enough security.
BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre
To the Editor:
On Sept. 12, the day after 9/11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, PSEG Long Island, National Grid and the nonprofit General Needs came together to host the firstever Veteran Warm Up event, serving more than 100 local veterans. At this drive-through event, veterans received bedding, pillows, heaters, LED light bulbs and information about financial and energy-efficiency programs designed to help them keep
cago leaders refuse help from the one man who has proven he can turn the tide: President Trump. They play politics with lives, rejecting the National Guard even as gangs claim entire neighborhoods. Their arrogance has made Chicago resemble not a great American city but a dystopian nightmare.
Chapter 2: Washington, D.C., from chaos to calm. Contrast Chicago’s despair with Washington. Just months ago, our capital was on the verge of collapse. Carjackings reached epidemic levels, shootings spiked and residents recoiled in fear. Mayor Muriel Bowser resisted help.
osafety. That is what Trump understands, and what too many liberal leaders deny — that law-abiding citizens want peace and security, not excuses.
ne resembles a dystopian nightmare. In the other, order has been restored .
Chapter 3: the liberal denial of reality. Yet even in the face of success, Democrats resist. Pritzker waves away Trump’s offer while his people die. Bowser begrudgingly cooperates but refuses to credit Trump’s actions. Activists protest not gangs and criminals but the men and women in uniform who restored order. Some even liken safe streets to “oppression.”
redemption. In our time, Trump faces relentless attacks and resistance from entrenched elites — yet he does it to defend the lives and freedoms of Americans. This, too, is sacrifice of the highest order.
America must choose which path to follow. Will we continue down Chicago’s — violence without consequence, ideology over life? Or will we follow Washington’s — decisive action, restored law and order and the courage to withstand the tantrums of radicals?
But when Trump sent in federal resources and the National Guard, the results were undeniable. Crime dropped dramatically — Trump reported an 87 percent reduction in carjackings and decreases across nearly every category. Illegal firearms were seized, criminals were arrested by the thousands and once-lawless streets were restored to security. For the first time in years, citizens could walk through their capital without fear.
Even with critics decrying Trump’s deployment as “occupying forces,” the proof was plain: law and order returned. Tourists, business owners, and residents celebrated a new reality:
warm when the weather gets colder.
Why would PSEG Long Island step into this role? The answer is simple: because veterans are our neighbors, and many are among the most vulnerable members of our communities. Long Island is home to one of the largest populations of veterans in the country, and too many of them face challenges related to housing, health and employment. At PSEG Long Island, we believe our responsibility goes beyond keeping the lights on — we have a duty to support the well-being of the communities we serve.
That’s why, year after year, our employee-volunteers give their time, energy and compassion at events that provide direct aid to veterans and other neighbors in need. Collaborating with organizations like General Needs amplifies that impact, ensuring that resources reach those who need them most.
This commitment to community is an extension of our mission: to provide safe, reliable energy while also strengthening the fabric of the neighborhoods we call home. By supporting veterans, we honor their service and sacrifices while building a
That is the upside-down logic of the radical left. The blindness stretches abroad. In London — a city Dickens chronicled — a comedian was arrested for making jokes. Imagine that: criminal charges not for violence or theft, but for humor. That is where radical ideology leads: punishing speech more harshly than crime. Dickens would recognize this as tyranny.
Chapter 4: A tale of two futures. The lesson is clear: leadership matters. Chicago descends into chaos because its leaders refuse to protect their people. Washington rose from lawlessness because Trump acted. Citizens crave safety more than slogans — they want order, not anarchy.
Dickens wrote of sacrifice and
Chapter 5: the choice that lies ahead. The story of our time is not unlike Dickens’s vision centuries ago. We, too, live in the best and worst of times. The best of times when leaders like Trump prove America can defend its people and uphold law and order. The worst of times when liberal elites put politics before human life, when cities like Chicago are plagued by murder while leaders shrug off solutions.
Let this tale of two cities be both warning and inspiration. We cannot allow America’s great cities to sink into lawlessness, or permit radicals to criminalize free speech while ignoring real criminals. We must stand with President Trump, with law and order, and with American families who simply want peace. Only then can we ensure that our history ends not in chaos and despair, but in resurrection and renewal — the true promise of America.
Ari Brown represents the 20th Assembly District.
culture of understanding and respect that benefits us all.
The Veteran Warm Up event is just one example of how PSEG Long Island strives to live out its values of safety, security and service. We do this because it’s the
right thing to do — for our veterans and for our communities.
