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PTA makes magic happen for Halloween da Ruderman, a PTA member who helped organize the effort. “Seeing the outpouring of supFor some Island Park fami- port and how it brought people lies, finding the perfect Hallow- together really inspired us to een costume is part of the continue on with what’s the next excitement of the season. For way we can give back.” The school supply drive colothers, the expense can be an lected more than added burden. 2,000 pencils, more The Island Park than 200 composiPTA hopes to make tion notebooks, sure every child can crayons, backpacks, participate in the headphones, wet holiday festivities wipes and hand through its first sanitizer. The PTA Halloween costume distributed at least drive, an initiative four boxes of supt h a t h a s d r aw n plies to each strong community school’s social emosupport and tional wellness inspired new partteams, which nerships to help include social worklocal families. ers and guidance The drive began counselors. AddiSe pt. 22, shor tly a f t e r t h e P T A AMANDA RUDERMAN tional supplies were placed in teachers’ wrapped up its first PTA member lounges and made school supply drive. available to families D o n a t i o n s h av e been collected at the Island during back-to-school nights. “It was really tremendous,” Park Public Library and both district schools, with the Ruderman said. “To see that library’s donation box filling so really just sparked us to want frequently that organizers have to continue to see where we can had to make multiple trips to go and give back.” For the Halloween drive, retrieve costumes. “It was inspired by our recent donated costumes are being school supply drive,” said AmanCONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Maria Nulty, left, and Kristen Roberts rekindled their childhood friendship from School No. 2 since reconnecting as School No. 6 Early Learning Center kindergarten teachers.

Growing up, then growing together By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

For Kristen Roberts and Maria Nulty, an Oceanside connection began in childhood, took a yearslong detour and eventually led them back to the same school hallways — this time as kindergarten teachers, helping a new generation of students begin their own educational journeys. Roberts and Nulty, both 39, grew up in Oceanside, attended Florence A. Smith School No. 2 and shared some of the same childhood experiences, including Girl Scouts, elementary school classes and a close-knit circle of friends. Today they teach kindergarten at School No. 6, with classrooms down the hall from each other. Their story is one of friendship, familiarity and the sense of community they say has long defined Oceanside schools. After growing up together, losing touch and building separate lives, they got reacquainted through teaching. “We didn’t talk for so many years, but it was so easy to just go back,” Roberts said. “It’s like you just picked right up.” The two grew up in the same neighborhood,

and got to know each other in Daisy Troop 2049. Although they weren’t in the same kindergarten class and weren’t childhood best friends, their families grew close, and the girls shared troop meetings and other activities. They later found themselves in the same third- and fifth-grade classes. Both went on to earn Girl Scout Silver Awards, with Nulty receiving hers in middle school and Roberts in high school. After they graduated from high school, however, their paths diverged. They went through college and began their careers without staying in close contact. Roberts studied at Towson University, earning a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education in 2009 before completing a master’s in early childhood special education at Adelphi University. She also extended her certification to elementary education and special education. Nulty began her undergraduate studies at Iona University before transferring to Hofstra University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in speech language pathology and a CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Room dedicated to longtime library trustee By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

For more than four decades, Michael Schnall helped shape the Island Park Library into a cornerstone of the community. Now, his legacy will be remembered in the building he helped bring to life. The Island Park Library dedicated its community room in Schnall’s memory on Oct. 3, honoring a trustee whose service spanned more than 43 years and who died in December while still serving on the board. Schnall and his wife, Judy, moved to Island Park in 1976 and raised their two children in the village. A special education teacher in New York City, Schnall dedicated his life to serving others. He joined the library’s Board of Trustees in September 1982 and remained in the position until his death on Dec. 11, 2025. He was the longest-serving trustee in the library’s history, and officials believe he may have held the distinction of being the longest-serving library trustee in Nassau County. Island Park Library President J.J. Byrne said he proposed the resolution to name the community room after Schnall early this year because his decades of service deserved recognition. The room, one of the library’s most prominent spaces, serves as a gathering place for programs, meetings and other community activities.

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Island Park residents and local officials gathered Oct. 3 to dedicate the library’s community room in memory of Michael Schnall, who served as a trustee for more than 43 years and helped bring the library’s current building on Long Beach Road to fruition. “When you give an absolute lifetime o f s e r v i c e t o t h e c o m m u n i t y, i t deserves to be recognized,” Byrne said. Schnall’s contributions were especially evident in the library’s transition to its current home on Long Beach Road. The library had previously operated out of a smaller building on Radcliffe Road, across from the school,

before the community outgrew the space in the 1990s. Byrne said Schnall was determined to find a solution to the growing need for library services and played an instrumental role in planning and constructing the current building in the late 1990s. “He was a quiet man, but he was

very deter mined,” Byr ne said. “We have a beautiful, beautiful building on Long Beach Road in the heart of the village, and we have that building because of him.” Beyond the building itself, Schnall advocated for expanding library services and supported the staff who served residents. His fellow trustees remembered him as a trusted colleague and a respected voice in board discussions. For Byrne, dedicating the room was also a way to ensure that Schnall’s contributions would not be forgotten as residents continued to use the library. “People forget very, very quickly what people do for other people,” Byrne said. “But then you say to yourself, ‘He deserves to be recognized.’” He hopes visitors entering the room for a children’s program, meeting or other event will take a moment to read about Schnall and the years he devoted to the community. The ceremony reflected the library’s broader role in Island Park, where it serves as a place for residents to gather, learn and connect. Naming its community room after Schnall ensures that his legacy will remain visible in a space used by generations of residents. For a man who spent more than four decades helping guide the library, the dedication offers a lasting tribute in the very building he helped make possible.

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Mount Sinai South Nassau has opened five new operating rooms in its Feil Family Pavilion, expanding the hospital’s capacity for advanced surgery and laying the groundwork for an open-heart surgery program on Nassau County’s South Shore. The new operating suites are opening in phases, with four additional rooms expected to become operational later this year. The nine-room complex features larger spaces, advanced imaging systems and robotic surgical technology designed to accommodate larger surgical teams and support more complex procedures. “The opening of the new ORs marks a major milestone in the evolution and progress of our hospital,” said Dr. Joshua Kugler, interim president of Mount Sinai South Nassau. “The spacious design and new technology incorporated into the surgical suites will allow our surgeons to operate in a setting that will maximize their expertise while enhancing patient safety, comfort, and outcomes.” The operating rooms, located on the second floor of the hospital’s four-story Feil Family Pavilion, are double the size of some existing suites. Their open layouts, high ceilings and enhanced lighting are designed to improve working conditions for surgical teams while accommodating modern equipment. The complex also includes two hybrid operating rooms, which combine surgical

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Mount Sinai South Nassau has opened five new operating rooms in its Feil Family Pavilion, expanding the hospital’s capacity for advanced surgery and laying the groundwork for an open-heart surgery program on Nassau County’s South Shore. equipment with advanced imaging technology, including CT scanners, MRI equipment and portable X-ray systems. The setup allows physicians to conduct imaging, diagnostic procedures and surgery in the same room, reducing the need to move patients between suites. The hybrid rooms will primarily support vascular surgery, but can also be used for trauma, orthopedic and gynecologic procedures. Two of the nine operating rooms were specifically designed for an advanced cardi-

ac surgery program, including open-heart procedures. The program is expected to begin treating patients later this year and will be staffed and overseen by surgeons from the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in Manhattan. “Our goal was to provide advanced care right on the South Shore so patients and families don’t have to travel to Manhattan, and these ORs will allow our surgeons to do just that,” said Tony Cancellieri, co-chair of the hospital’s Advisory Board and a Mount Sinai Health System board member.

The cardiac surgery program is expected to bring specialized care closer to home for patients who might otherwise need to travel to Manhattan or the North Shore for treatment. The new operating rooms are connected to the Fennessy Family Emergency Department by a dedicated elevator, allowing patients who require immediate surgery to be transported more quickly. “The new ORs provide an environment where we can expand the surgical capabilities of the hospital and enhance patient outcomes,” said Dr. Rajiv Datta, chair of the Department of Surgery and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center. “With streamlined operating rooms and specialized equipment, we have the capacity to support larger surgical teams, improving both physician performance and patient care.” The project was more than a decade in the planning and is part of a $500 million capital improvement initiative that includes the Feil Family Pavilion, an expanded emergency department, 40 critical care suites, a power plant and a parking garage. Mount Sinai South Nassau performs more than 12,000 surgeries annually, ranging from joint replacements and cancer operations to cataract removal and neurosurgery. Hospital officials said the new suites will increase capacity for same-day, elective and emergency procedures as demand for care grows across the communities the hospital serves.

Oceanside’s junior firefighters make their mark By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

For a group of young Oceanside residents, learning about the fire service means more than sitting in a classroom. It means training alongside firefighters, marching in parades, helping at community events and learning what it takes to serve their hometown. The Oceanside Fire Department Junior Firefighter Program gives young men and women ages 14 to 17 an opportunity to experience the fire service firsthand while developing skills in teamwork, discipline and leadership. The Juniors receive classroom instruction and hands-on training in basic firefighting skills under the supervision of adult members of the Oceanside Fire Department. They also take an active role in Department events and functions and represent Oceanside at local, Nassau County and state parades. That commitment was on full display this year when the Oceanside Fire Department hosted the Nassau County Firefighters Association Parade as part of the America 250 celebration. Oceanside’s Junior Firefighters took first place in both the Second Battalion and Nassau County overall. The Juniors also represented the community at the New York State Firefighters Association Parade in South Hempstead and Hempstead.

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The Oceanside Fire Department Junior Firefighter Program gives young men and women ages 14 to 17 an opportunity to experience the fire service firsthand while developing skills in teamwork, discipline and leadership. For Junior Firefighter Captain Liam Klein, the program has offered an opportunity to experience the fire service in a way that goes beyond watching family members serve. “It’s great. You get to meet new friends and experience so many different things,” Klein said. “I come from a firefighting family, so I’ve always seen my dad and grandpa involved in the fire service. It’s one thing to see them and

hear them talk about it, but when you train, march and go to events, you experience it firsthand.” Klein serves as captain of the Junior membership alongside 1st Lieutenant TJ Badalamenti and 2nd Lieutenant Cora Har pur. The g roup meets at Department headquarters at 65 Foxhurst Road under the advisement of senior members. Former Captain Paul Facella, an

adviser to the Junior Firefighter Program, said the young members are treated as part of the larger Department. “We try to have the young people in our Juniors Program understand that they are a part of the Department, and the general membership views them as such,” Facella said. Chief Sean B. Lynch said the program also serves an important role in introducing young people to the fire service and potentially encouraging the next generation of volunteer firefighters. “The Junior Firefighter Program is an important tool for recruitment,” Lynch said. “It gives young people the opportunity to learn the basics of the fire service and understand what it takes to serve their community.” Lynch said the Juniors have represented Oceanside with pride throughout the year, particularly during the Nassau County parade and America 250 celebration. “Our Juniors have represented Oceanside extremely well, and we are very proud of them,” he said. Young men and women ages 14 to 17 who are interested in learning more about the program can pick up an application packet at Oceanside Fire Department headquarters, call 516-766-2717, contact the Department through Facebook or Instagram, or email juniors@ oceansidefd.net.

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

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

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

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A look at book challenges, censorship and the freedom to read By ALLYSON FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com

From school library shelves to state legislatures, disputes over which books people — particularly children and teenagers — should be able to access have become part of a national debate over education, parental rights and freedom of expression. Banned Books Week, observed Oct. 4-10 this year, brings renewed attention to those disagreements and the books caught in the middle. Here are three things to know about the annual observance and the debate surrounding book challenges.

Banned Books Week puts the freedom to read in focus Banned Books Week is an annual national campaign that draws attention to attempts to remove or restrict books in schools and libraries while promoting the freedom to read. This year’s theme, “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read,” emphasizes allowing readers to encounter different ideas and perspectives without censorship. The 2026 observance runs Oct. 4-10. Launched in 1982 by the American Library Association, Banned Books Week brings together librarians, educators, authors, publishers and readers to highlight challenges to books and access to information. A book challenge does not necessarily mean a book has been banned. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict material based on an objection, while a ban occurs when access to that material is removed. Challenges can involve books in school curricula, classroom collections and public or school libraries.

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Books addressing sexuality, LGBTQ+ identities, race and racism have frequently been at the center of challenges across the country in recent years. Books have also drawn objections because of profanity, violence, drug use and sexually explicit content. The debate has expanded beyond individual parents objecting to individual titles. Some challenges target multiple books at once, while lawmakers, school boards and library systems have considered broader rules governing what children and teenagers can access. Free-expression and library advocates argue that removing books because of their content can prevent readers from encountering different experiences and viewpoints. Those seeking restrictions argue that parents should have a greater role in determining what children can read and that schools and libraries have a responsibility to ensure materials are age-appropriate.

Much of the national debate comes down to one question: Who should decide whether a book belongs in a school or library? School districts and library systems generally have policies for selecting materials and responding to challenges. Reviews may involve librarians, administrators, committees or elected boards, while parents and residents can request that books be reconsidered. State laws can also affect what materials are available. Free-speech advocates contend that removing books because of objections to their ideas can restrict readers’ ability to make their own choices. Those favoring greater restrictions argue that decisions about ageappropriate materials are a responsibility of parents, educators and public institutions. The disagreement has turned what were once largely local decisions about library collections into a broader national debate.

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Massapequa takes down Sailors By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

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

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

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

Massapequa entered last Saturday’s Nassau Conference I football showdown with rival Oceanside winners of 27 consecutive games, three of which were comefrom-behind victories over the Sailors. The Chiefs’ last defeat also came at the hands of Oceanside in the 2023 opener, and the Sailors drew first blood in that one as well. Senior Dylan Milio made sure Massapequa didn’t play catch-up this time. He electrified a standingroom-only Homecoming crowd by returning the opening kickoff 76 yards for a touchdown in the Chiefs’ convincing 33-0 win. It marked Oceanside’s first shutout defeat since falling to ‘Pequa in the 2023 semifinals. “It felt awesome,” Milio said. “All week at practice coach [Kevin Shippos] said multiple times every day that we needed to throw the first punch. I saw daylight right away and everyone did a great job blocking.” Ju n i o r r u n n i n g b a c k Michael Castellano rumbled for 130 yards on only 14 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter as Massapequa (5-0) built on its 19-0 halftime lead. “I challenged the kids all week to come out and answer the bell,” Shippos said. “We’ve been behind against Oceanside the last four times and last year in the regular season they went up two touchdowns. I wanted to see the 7 on our side of the scoreboard first and that was some return by Dylan. We v

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Oceanside’s Peter Palotti was on the move last Saturday with Massapequa’s Nolan Wieczorek on his heels. couldn’t have written a better opening.” Oceanside, which fell to 3-2, had trouble developing any rhythm on of fense a week after blowing out Syos-

set, 36-7, behind senior Chace Mor ris’ 206 yards rushing and two touchdowns and three defensive takeaways. “They put us in a hole

early and we didn’t get into any kind of offensive flow today,” Oceanside head coach Rob Blount said. “Unfortunately, we came in here banged up and now have a few more injuries to worry about. Give Massapequa credit. That’s an excellent team and we’re hoping we can regroup, earn our way to the 2-seed and see them again down the road at Hofstra.” Senior Michael Ippolito had two interceptions for the Chiefs in the opening quarter, and both led to points. Senior Caden Bowen’s 28-yard field goal made it 10-0, then senior Justin Farrell went 64 yards for a touchdown after taking a screen pass from junior quarterback Blake Seidenstein for a 17-0 lead. The only scoring in the second quarter came with ‘Pequa’s defense on the field. Senior two-way starting lineman Ryan Chabus tackled Morris in the end zone for a safety. “They’ re dealing with some injuries but they’re still Oceanside and Rob [Blount] is as creative a coach as there is in the county,” Shippos said. “I’m proud of how our defense played.” Leading by three scores, the ground attack with Castellano leading the charge dominated the second half. Chabus and fellow senior captain Nolan Wieczorek paved the way. “Michael’s a downhill runner who’s starting to get more elusive with his cutbacks,” Shippos said of Castellano. “He’s one of the strongest kids I’ve coached and he plays with attitude, too.”

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Students at Oceanside School No. 5 have a new reason to celebrate making good choices. Sal the Sailor, the school’s new mascot, made his first appearance last month, greeting students and encouraging them to keep up the positive behavior. Beginning Sept. 18, Sal has returned every Friday to high-five students and pose for photos with children who have earned a “shout out” for demonstrating the school’s expectations. Sal is part of School No. 5’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program, Principal Michelle Mastrande said. The initiative is built around F.I.V.E., an acronym that represents four key expectations: Focus on Learning, Include Others, Voice Respectfully and Engage Safely. Every staff member, from the principal to the school custodian, carries tokens that can be given to students when they are seen meeting one of the expectations. “This is a way to say to students that we see them, and we notice when they are doing what they should,” Mastrande said. Once students collect 20 tokens, they earn a shout out. Their names are announced to the entire school, and they receive a high-five from Sal, a certificate and a photo with the mascot. The photos are displayed on a bulletin board in the school lobby for a week, giving students another opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments. Students also are entered into a raffle to win a book from the school’s book vending machine. Mastrande and her team of educators developed the program together and are tracking data to determine its impact on student behavior. “We want to celebrate children when they make the right choices,” Mastrande said. The program also is giving students a voice in determining what comes next. Student Council members, led by

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Sal the Sailor, School No. 5’s new mascot, is encouraging students to maintain positive behavior. The first week’s shout-out recipients were Camron Flores, Louis Lozada, Kacey Bellew, Charlotte Luk, Ronan McLaughlin, Alejandro Carrington Garcia, Frankie Valeriano, Charlotte Morreale, Hannah Orelanja, Lorenzo Quilca, Joseph Ramdath and Noah Diwnich. adviser Jillian Edelman, are brainstorming additional rewards for students who earn multiple shout outs. “What’s next? Maybe it’s lunch or a pizza party with Sal,” Mastrande said. “They have a lot of ideas, so we will see what they come up with.” This week’s shout-out recipients were Camron Flores, Louis Lozada, Kacey Bellew, Charlotte Luk, Ronan

McLaughlin, Alejandro Carrington Garcia, Frankie Valeriano, Charlotte Morreale, Hannah Orelanja, Lorenzo Quilca, Joseph Ramdath and Noah Diwnich. With Sal the Sailor making regular appearances, School No. 5 is turning positive behavior into something worth celebrating — one token, high-five and shout out at a time.

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minor in psychology. She earned a master’s in childhood education and special education at C.W. Post. During her undergraduate years, she initially considered speech-language pathology as her future career before realizing that teaching was the right fit. It wasn’t until the two women returned to the school district as educators that their childhood connection took on a new meaning. Roberts joined School No. 6 in 2012, followed by Nulty in 2013. When Nulty was setting up her classroom, Roberts stopped by to say hello. A simple reunion gradually grew into a renewed friendship and a professional partnership. For Nulty, working alongside someone who remembers her childhood is about more than sharing lesson plans. “We have trust and can come to one another with ideas and problems,” she said. “Little things like that brought us back together and truly make our bond stronger.” That trust has become an important part of their work. The two regularly exchange ideas, troubleshoot classroom challenges and turn to each other for advice. Though they have similar teaching philosophies, they also recognize that their different personalities help them learn from one another. “I’ll go to her for advice when it comes to almost anything and everything,” Roberts said. “We have different personality types, but I really think that works to our advantage as friends. It’s something that gives us a different perspective in different situations.” That trust extends beyond the two of

them. They found their footing at School No. 6 with help from longtime kindergarten teachers Rhona Kahn and Elaine Eckers, who took newer educators under their wings before they retired. The group shared lunches, discussed lesson plans and exchanged ideas, helping Roberts and Nulty develop relationships with colleagues that continue today. The friendships have grown outside the classroom, too. A group of teachers gathers for an end-of-year barbecue as well as during the summer. Their children have become friends as well. For Roberts and Nulty, those relationships reflect what makes School No. 6 feel different from a workplace where teachers simply arrive, teach and leave. “You want to come to work when you care about the people that are there,” Roberts said. Roberts, whose son is now a fifth-grader at School No. 2, said she wondered whether the sense of belonging she remembered from childhood would still be there when her son started school. Walking through the doors reassured her that it had not changed. “Everyone that grows up here doesn’t want to leave, but that’s a good thing here,” Nulty said. Now, as kindergarten teachers, they try to recreate that welcoming environment for students who are experiencing a full school day, making friends and learning classroom routines for the first time. Kindergarten, however, has changed since they were students. “Lessons that once belonged in first grade, like early reading

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I.P. rallies community for first costume drive organized by size for families to choose from at the Island Park School District’s annual fall festival on Oct. 17 at Lincoln Orens Middle School. Organizers also considered families who might not be able to attend the festival or feel comfortable selecting a costume publicly. The PTA worked with the district’s social emotional learning team to develop a confidential approach to providing assistance. In some cases, the PTA has used monetary donations to purchase new costumes based on a child’s size and preferred character. “We want the people who need the costumes to be able to get these costumes,” Ruderman said. “That’s why we’re doing it.” The response has been so strong that organizers have not yet needed to distribute the donated costumes they collected. Instead, financial contributions have helped them fulfill specific requests from families. “It’s really been so rewarding because that is one of our main objectives as a PTA,” Ruderman said. “We’re advocates for everybody. We’re like the voice of every child.” The drive will also promote Halloween safety. Organizers plan to distribute reflective trick-or-treat bags, reflective bracelets and safety information in English and Spanish. The materials will

Courtesy Amanda Ruderman

Island Park PTA member Amanda Ruderman, center, organized the PTA’s first Halloween costume drive, which aims to ensure that local children have costumes for the holiday while bringing the community together to support families in need. remind children to walk with others, use flashlights and have an adult check their candy before eating it. The initiative has also strengthened the PTA’s partnership with Tara Byrne, an Island Park Board of Education member and longtime chair of the district’s In-Need Committee. Byrne said her involvement with the costume drive has primarily involved connecting families with available resources. She reached out to people she knew who might need assistance and helped identify children who could benefit from the effort. “The one thing that’s great is that they reached out to me to see if I know anyone,” Byrne said. “Sometimes you don’t get a name of a list of kids right away, but you think in your head, ‘Wait a

minute, I know this kid. Let me call.’” Byrne has chaired the In-Need Committee for at least 10 years, helping families experiencing hardships such as job loss, illness or the death of a family member. Depending on their needs, the committee can arrange meal trains, provide gift cards for groceries and gas, and assemble baskets of essential items. “Confidentiality is so important to us, and we would never want anyone to feel uncomfortable about asking,” Byrne said. The committee collects different necessities throughout the year, including pantry items and snacks in October, ingredients for holiday meals in November and unwrapped gifts in December. Byrne said the committee hopes to expand its reach beyond district students to help other community members,

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including seniors and younger children. The PTA plans to help publicize the committee’s monthly needs and establish additional donation locations, allowing residents to contribute items that can be distributed to families. Ruderman said the collaboration reflects the shared goal of finding ways to support Island Park residents. Organizers also hope to work alongside existing community initiatives, including the annual food and toy drives organized by the elementary school’s Leadership Club and Lincoln Orens student council. For Ruderman, the outpouring of support has reinforced the importance of continuing the PTA’s community service efforts. “It just reminds all of us of why we started to be in the PTA, why this is an organization, why our community is great,” she said. “It really is wonderful to see.” Families seeking a costume can contact the PTA to ask about available sizes and options. Costumes will also be available at the Oct. 17 fall festival, where families can select one at the organization’s table. Byrne hopes residents who need assistance will feel comfortable reaching out, whether they are looking for a Halloween costume or help with everyday necessities. “People think, ‘Oh my God, a Halloween costume. That’s ridiculous,’ but it’s not,” Byrne said. “A costume could make a child’s world.”

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Long Beach Fine Art Expo displays local talent By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

“There are very few fine art fairs in Long Beach,” said Stuart Friedman, events coordinator for West End Arts. “There are lots of crafts fairs over the summer, boardwalk fairs, but there’s really nothing like this.” More than 20 local and regional artists presented their work at the fifth annual Long Beach Fine Art Expo, held in the Allegria Hotel’s grand ballroom on Oct. 4. The space was filled with original paintings, photography, drawings, pastel work and digital art for the eight-hour event, spanning from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Alle g ria has hosted the expo biannually, in May and October, for the past five years. The expo is a coordinated event from the West End Arts Visual Arts G u i l d a n d t h e L o n g B e a ch A r t Lea gue of New York, giving an opportunity for area artists to display their work to the public, promote their talents and, ultimately, sell their artwork to appreciative enthusiasts. The organizations also work throughout the year to share the work of local artists, with booths at boardwalk festivals, artist booths at the weekly Arts In The Plaza and other local presentations. “We have monthly shows at the library, we rotate through monthly or bimonthly,” said Stefani Jarrett of the Long Beach Art League. “We also do figure drawing once a month at The Fresh Beet on the boardwalk, like a live model posing.” The work showcased a variety of themes, from local seascapes and Long Island landmarks to portraits and still life. 91-year-old Bob Bozek, who was named “Oceanside’s Rembrandt” by Oceanside High School after g raduating in 1953, of fered paintings featuring assorted local lighthouses, as well as an array of sunflower-focused work. In his six decades of experience, he discovered the types of work that do, and do not, typically get purchased at similar expos. “You can’t bring abstract art here. People aren’t going to want it.” Bozek explained, referring to the ambiguous painting style. “They have to go home, look at the wall. It’s got to match furniture and such. I’ve sold 200 paintings. I sold 15 abstracts in total.” Photographer, painter and Long Beach resident Nicole Pelligrino was attending her second expo, after displaying work at her initial appearance in May. “It’s been great. All the artists are wonderful,” Pellegrino said. “Everyone coming in has been so nice and generous. It’s been a successful day. It’s all a win, getting to s h a r e t h e l ove o f L o n g B e a c h nature.”

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91-year-old Bob Bozek, an Oceanside native, has sold more than 200 paintings in his decades-long career.

More than 20 artists set up displays in the Allegria Hotel’s grand ballroom.

The Long Beach Fine Art Expo has taken place every May and October for the past five years, showcasing local talent.

Levittown native and Long Beach resident Nicole Pelligrino presented her photography and paintings in her second appearance at the expo.

Paintings, photography, drawings and more original work were exhibited throughout the event.

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S e c o n d g r a d e r s at O c e a n s i d e School No. 9E learned about courage, peace and making a difference when Oceanside High School students visited their classrooms Oct. 2 to celebrate “Be the Change” Day. The day, observed on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, draws inspiration from the Indian independence l e a d e r ’s t e a c h i n g s o n p e r s o n a l r e s p o n s i b i l i t y a n d n o nv i o l e n t change. OHS students enrolled in the integrated AP Seminar course read the children’s book “Mahatma Gandhi” to the second graders, introducing them to the lawyer who led India to independence through nonviolent resistance. “We learned about how he walked for 24 days,” said Skylar, a student in Mrs. Droblas’ class, referring to Gandhi’s famous Salt March. “He was brave,” added classmate Graham. The high school students also prepared a slideshow to make the lesson engaging for their younger peers. “Our teachers encouraged us to make it fun to engage the second graders,” said high school student Lily Durlik. After the presentation, the high school students paired up with second graders to work on coloring proj-

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Through a partnership with Support Connection, Pink Aid offers a support hotline for breast cancer patients and survivors. Services offered include ongoing emotional support and navigational support to help in finding resources. The hotline is open Monday to Friday yearround. Pink Aid 1-800-532-4290 www.pinkaid.org

Cleaning For A Reason 877-337-3348 www.cleaningforareason.org

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PINK PURSE Provides emergency aid for individuals who need support due to their breast cancer diagnosis. Funds are offered to help pay for non-medical, household expenses. Pink Purse www.pinkaid.org/pa/pink-aid-pink-purse

CURE MOMMY’S BREAST CANCER Financial assistance, moral support, and educational information to those in need of financial assistance while suffering the burdens of breast cancer as well as other forms of cancer. Assistance with insurance premiums, rent, utility bills, home cleaning services, and transportation costs to special schools for sick children. Cure Mommy’s Breast Cancer 516-967-1148 www.curemommy.org

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Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network 516-829-6609 leanonmeny@gmail.com www.leanonmeny.org

THE FIVE WISHES The Five Wishes refers to a comprehensive approach that discusses advanced directives with individuals and families. The Five Wishes offers legal documents, support resources for patients and professionals, and links to pertinent information that social workers often use with individuals dealing with a lifethreatening illness. The Five Wishes 850-681-2010 info@fivewishes.org www.fivewishes.org

ROCKING THE ROAD FOR A CURE Rocking the Road for a Cure Inc., is a community-based non-profit organization founded to provide free educational and homebound wellness programs, case management, counseling, recreational therapy and other support services for women and men going through the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Rocking The Road For A Cure 516-417-1911 rockingtheroadforacure@gmail.com https://rockingtheroadforacure.org

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Free mammograms, ultrasounds, molecular breast imaging and biopsies to qualified medically underserved and uninsured residents of Nassau and Suffolk County.

A national organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique concerns of young Jewish women facing breast cancer. It also provides culturally sensitive support to young Jewish women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer as well as to those facing the risk of developing breast cancer, and offers related resources for Jewish communities and health care organizations.

Mercy Medical Center Breast Cancer Survivorship Program 516-705-1399 mercymedicalcenter.chsli.org

Sharsheret 866-474-2774 info@sharsheret.org www.sharsheret.org

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Comprehensive breast cancer care close to home

early 2,400 women on preserve as much of the Long Island (and nearly healthy breast and 300,000 in the United States) surrounding tissue as possible. will be diagnosed with breast If mastectomy, an operation to cancer over the next year. remove the breast, is required, Studies indicate that breast there are many options for cancer patients who get their breast reconstruction. These care close to home achieve include implant and tissue better health outcomes and reconstruction and nipplequality of life. sparing mastectomy, among Mount Sinai South Nassau others. remains committed to offering Implant reconstruction a community-based, involves placing the implant comprehensive, and beneath the skin and over the collaborative network of breast chest muscle. If safe and health services. appropriate for the patient, Christine Hodyl, DO In addition to the new breast nipple-sparing mastectomy Director of Breast Health Services at imaging, biopsy, and removes breast tissue, but Mount Sinai South Nassau and her team chemotherapy services at provide a full range of clinical and support leaves the nipple, areola, and services for breast cancer patients. Mount Sinai-Wantagh, the breast skin intact. Other hospital’s network includes approaches require taking Mount Sinai Doctors-Greenlawn Breast Health, excess tissue from another part of the body and the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center in transferring it to the chest wall. This procedure Valley Stream, Mount Sinai South Nassau Breast is known for its long-lasting results and natural Health, and Mount Sinai South Nassau Women’s appearance. Imaging in Oceanside. Surgery for invasive breast cancer may also “Our physicians work together to provide the involve nearby lymph nodes. Additional full spectrum of clinical and support services, treatments, such as hormonal therapy, radiation from clinical studies to screening and diagnosis therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of to treatment and counseling,” said Christine them, may follow surgery. To reduce hair loss Hodyl, DO, Director of Breast Health Services. during chemotherapy, eligible patients are Detecting cancer in its earliest stage saves offered DigniCap® scalp cooling therapy. lives. The American Cancer Society recommends As an approved National Clinical Trial that women may begin annual screening Network Affiliate site within the Mount Sinai mammograms at age 40. However, for those at Health System, Mount Sinai South Nassau is increased risk due to genetic mutations like seeking patients for a clinical study to BRCA1/BRCA2, or women who have received determine whether digital mindfulness radiation therapy in the past to treat cancers meditation-based intervention can support the such as breast, lung or esophageal the screening mental health of younger breast cancer recommendation is as early as age 30. survivors with symptoms of depression. The Radiologists at the Center for Women’s study compares the effectiveness of live, Imaging use advanced technologies, including instructor-led mindfulness intervention delivered digital mammography, high-resolution over Zoom to an app-based, self-paced ultrasound, and breast MRI, to detect breast program. disease in its earliest stage. Genetic counseling Eligible participants include breast cancer is also available. survivors who were diagnosed at or before age If a malignant lesion is detected, Dr. Hodyl 50, have completed their primary treatment at and Mount Sinai South Nassau’s team of breast least six months before the trial start date, and surgeons use advanced techniques that aim to report depressive symptoms. Call (516) 632-

3312 or (516) 632-3349 for enrollment information. Education and advocacy are essential pillars of the comprehensive care provided by Mount Sinai South Nassau Breast Health, which will host its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the hospital’s conference center. To register, call (516) 632-3346. Meanwhile the Center for Women’s Imaging (located at 440 Merrick Road), in collaboration with the hospital’s Community Education Department, will host its annual No-cost Breast Screening Day on Sunday, October 25. An appointment is required and can be scheduled by calling (516) 255-8220. The hospital’s Vaxmobile offers no-cost, no-appointmentnecessary breast cancer risk assessment. For the Vaxmobile’s schedule, email vaxmobile@ mountsinai.org or call (516) 377-5333. Mount Sinai South Nassau is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and is an American College of Radiology-designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call (516) -632-3350 or visit mountsinai.org/southnassau

One Healthy Way Oceanside, NY 11572 • 877-SOUTH-NASSAU (877-768-8462) • www.mountsinai.org/southnassau Health memos are supplied by advertisers and are not written by the Herald editorial staff.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event Knowing breast cancer exists is not enough. Join us for a seminar on breast health. Guest Speakers:

Christine Hodyl, Director, Breast Services

Jessica Coyer, PsyD, PMH-C Manager, Ambulatory Behavioral Health

Mindy Scheer, DO Director of Breast Imaging, Center for Women’s Imaging

Gail Crawford, MSN, RN Clinical Program Manager

Diana Tjaden, PT, DPT, CLT Clinical Director, Full Circle Ivy Rehab

Geri Barish Executive Director, Hewlett House

Joanna Formont, LMHC Executive Director, SIBSPlace

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm Mount Sinai South Nassau Conference Center IN-PERSON, or on ZOOM for those unable to join in person. Registration required for Zoom, please register by October 18 by scanning the QR Code, or by visiting: https://mountsinai.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m5v_WuUyTDSIu0HBM4RVfQ#/registration For more information, please call Camiele Ward, 516-632-3350. Early Detection Saves Lives | La Detección Temprana Salva Vidas This event designates 3 CME / CNE *None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. *The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. *No commercial support was received for this activity. Mount Sinai South Nassau is accredited by The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Mount Sinai South Nassau designates this live activity for a maximum of (3) AMAPRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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There’s something strange in the neighborhood … “Ghostbusters returns to the big screen.”

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The spirits are stirring Cue the season of spooks

By Karen Bloom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Country Thursdays at Michael’s Billiards

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tables), DJ entertainment, Cigars, full open bar, h passed horsd’oeuvres, and three dinner stations, raffles, prizes, and more. The RSVP date for reservations has been extended to Oct. 7.

Learn to line dance with Ray on the second floor of Michael’s Billiards. Teaching is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and dancing is until 10. The DJ plays your favorite country tunes. Enjoy the full bar and food truck for energy while you dance! • Where: 4060 Austin Blvd.. Island Park • Time: 7-10 p.m. • Contact: (516) 548-7707

• Where: 101 Causeway Road, Lawrence • Time: 7 p.m.-12 a.m. • Contact: Lina Fusco at (516) 343-2956 or Kim Marchetti at (516) 448-4606 for tickets and information

OCT

Oceanside Community Warriors Fall Festival

Oceanside Community Warriors welcomes all to their fall festival. Enjoy delicious food trucks, live music, local vendors, children’s activities, contests, raffles, and fun for the whole family. Free admission. • Where: Parking Field 6, Lawson Blvd., Oceanside • Time: Noon-7 p.m.

‘The Song of the Cello’ Visit Old Westbury Gardens for an evening of chamber music. Ensemble-in-residence Poetica Musica Quartet welcomes all to enjoy the rich, expressive tones of the cello. Renowned cellist Eugene Moye joins pianist Yasmin Alami for an evening of masterful performances featuring works by Brahms, Casals, Rachmaninoff, Mendelssohn, and others. The program includes Johannes Brahms’ Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38, Pablo Casals’ “The Song of the Birds,” Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise,” and additional selections celebrating the depth, warmth, and versatility of this beloved instrument. A preconcert talk proceeds the concert at 7:30 p.m.; a Meet-the-Artists reception with light refreshments follows the concert in the West Porch. $30; $25 seniors and members. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8-9:30 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

‘Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch: The Vladuation’ Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to share in the museum’s Halloween theatrical tradition. Uncle Vlad’s nephew Chad is getting ready to graduate from Boo-niversity, but needs to pass his final horror merit badge tests. Join Uncle Vlad, Gargamel the Rat, Great Aunt Margarine, Johnny Bones, and the whole spooky crew in a celebration of the pumpkin patch’s youngest bat. The Vlad team returns to the stage

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Join in this community business networking dinner. Share advice, grow your business network, and enjoy a casual evening. Free and fun. Separate checks. RSVP needed.

OCT

Anthony Rodia

Anthony Rodia is back with his “Insanely Funny” tour, an all-new stand-up showcase packed with sharp observations, spot-on impressions and plenty of larger-than-life characters. Building on the success of his previous outing last year, this is his biggest and most ambitious yet, on the Paramount stage for two performances. A first-generation Italian-American raised in Westchester, Rodia discovered his knack for comedy early on. After dabbling in open mics in his 20s, he took a detour into the automotive world as a finance manager at a luxury car dealership. Then, in 2019, he took the leap back to comedy, leaving his day job to pursue stand-up full time. Drawing on family life, Italian-American culture, parenting and the everyday absurdities of modern life, Rodia has a knack for turning the familiar into the hilarious. His observational humor, self-deprecating • Where: The Paramount, 370 wit and uncanny impressions have made him a rising star, while his viral social media New York Ave., Huntington videos — including his wildly popular Uncle Vinny character — have introduced his • Time: 7 p.m. comedy to millions of fans. The result is a style that feels less like a performance and more • Contact: ticketmaster.com like hanging out with your funniest friend. or paramountny.com

with another original production, now in its fifth year. Each year presents a different story with some familiar and some new kooky and creepy faces, making the shows a puppet-filled treat for anyone who likes some tricks! $5 with museum admission ($4 members), $10 theater only. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 11 a. m. and 1 p.m., also Oct. 18, Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

OCT

Murder Mystery Adventure

Join in a fun, exciting and immersive afternoon of murder and mayhem as The Staphanger Ensemble presents A Murder Mystery Adventure. The play “Murder at the Café” will last 90 minutes plus a short intermission. Register at events. hadassah.org/OceansideMurder26. • Where: Address provided upon registration • Time: 2 p.m.

OCT

Island Park BOE meets The Board of Education holds its next meeting. All are

encouraged to attend. • Where: 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 434-2600

OCT

The Jam Dueling Pianos Show by John Arden

Two elite pianists take live song requests and lead unforgettable sing alongs at Island Park Library. • Where: 176 Long Beach Road, Island Park • Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Contact: islandparklibrary.org or (516) 432-0122

OCT

Israeli Shuk

Friedberg JCC hosts vibrant Israeli Shuk filled with local Israeli and Jewish vendors, delicious food, music, art, shopping and family fun. Come shop, eat, listen, explore and connect with our community as we bring a little piece of Israel to the JCC! • Where: Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court, Oceanside • Time: 5-8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 766-4341

OCT

‘Sweeney Todd’

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

OCT

Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser

The Ladies Auxiliary Father Joseph O’Connell Council #3481 Knights of Columbus hosts a special evening at Lawrence Yacht and Country Club. Admission includes $500 in casino chips (13 casino

• Where: Oceanside IHOP, 2971 Long Beach Road, Oceanside • Time: 6-7:30 p.m. • Contact: Register for Evite at lmnoli.com or call Mark at (516) 993-0053

NOV The 27th Annual Long Island Jolson Festival

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

Tunes with Shilelagh Law Check out New York’s thirstiest Irish band at South Shore Craft Brewery! • Where: South Shore Craft Brewery, 3505 Hampton Road, Oceanside • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 388-6685

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, ELIZON MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST I, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS OWNER TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY J. VITALE, JR. A/K/A ANTHONY VITALE A/K/A ANTHONY VITALE, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 6, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 110 Murray Drive, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 388 and Lot 27. Approximate amount of judgment is $435,959.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606055/2023. Wayne H. Wink, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 242035-1 162546 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 76-2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 5th day of October 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 76-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 76-2026, to amend Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal "REGULATIONS &

include and repeal "REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS" to limit parking at various locations. Dated: October 5, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 77-2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 5th day of October 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 77-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 77-2026, to amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: October 5, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 78-2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 5th day of October 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 78-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted

of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 78-2026, to amend Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations. Dated: October 5, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION

feet east of the east curbline of Carl Street, east to its termination. (TH 264/00)(Adopted 8/8/00) BAKER COURT - North Side starting at a point 10 feet west of a point opposite the west curbline of Carl Street, west for distance of 88 feet. (TH 263/93)(Adopted 3/22/94) Dated: October 5, 2026 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Hempstead, New York OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 81-2026

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law andthe Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, apublic hearing was duly called and held on the 5th day of October 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 81-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Local Law No. 81-2026, to amend Section 198-2 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead by the addition of locations into subdivision "A", in relation to locations of tow-away zones, as follows: "A" - ISLAND PARK

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OCEANSIDE FIRE DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held on October 2 1 , 202 6 at 7:00 P.M. at Fire District Headquarters, 65 Foxhurst Road, Oceanside , New York. The purpose of the PUBLIC HEARING will be to permit public review of the proposed budget for the Oceanside Fire District for the calendar year 20 2 7 . PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed budget has been f iled with the Town Clerk and is available for review . It i s a lso available for review at the Office of the Board of Fire Commissioners , 65 Foxhurst Road, Oceanside, NY, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS THE OCEANSIDE FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York. Tricia Schields District Secretary

BAKER COURT - South Side starting at a point 40 feet east of the east curbline of Carl Street, east to its termination. (TH 304/26) BAKER COURT - North Side starting at a point 6 feet west of a point opposite the west curbline of Carl Street, west for distance of 100 feet. (TH 304/26) ALSO, to DELETE from Section 198-2 subdivision "A" the following locations: "A" - ISLAND PARK BAKER COURT - South Side starting at a point 30 feet east of the east curbline of

Julia Castillo, a fourth grader and her younger brother, Louis Castillo, a kindergartener, joined Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School’s annual Winner’s Walk on Oct. 7, supporting breast cancer awareness. Through fundraising efforts organized by the school’s Leadership Club, proceeds from the event benefited the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement, which supports efforts to raise awareness and fight the disease.

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he Press Club of Long Island was among the press organizations that, along with newspapers and other media, voiced their opposition to the move by President Trump last month to ban journalists from three major media outlets from the White House. However, a Trump-appointed U.S. District Court judge responding to a lawsuit brought by the three outlets — CNN, MS Now and Politico — issued a restraining order directing the White House to lift the prohibition. The PCLI issued a statement condemning Trump’s action, saying, “Press freedom is at the heart of our democracy and a constitutional right.” The statement continued: “The vital role of journalists cannot be overstated, Journalists inform the public and hold power to account. Restricting journalists from the White House undermines the public’s right to factual and independent reporting and only serves to weaken the transparency upon

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

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

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

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

We’re limiting legal refugees to white South Africans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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igher education on Long Island is a major force for economic, scientific and cultural advancement. The Island’s 17 colleges and universities employ about 26,000 faculty and staff — roughly 2 percent of total regional employment — and have enrolled over 160,000 students in recent years. Long Island is also home to major research centers, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, the Feinstein Institutes at Northwell and Stony Brook university, among others. While national headlines have focused on federal funding cuts and demands for compliance of elite private research universities, we shouldn’t lose sight of local impacts. All institutions rely on federal support for research and student aid. Those demands were accompanied by unsupported claims or selective evidence of institutional wrongdoing that do not follow the federal government’s own guidelines for regulatory action. The Trump administration’s cuts to the National Science Foundation and other federal sources of research fund-

ing affect local institutions as well as those in the news. It has cut an estimated $47 billion locally and halted thousands of approved grants. Scientific advances by Long Island institutions in health science, quantitative computing and energy management, among others, save lives and improve the quality of life for all of us. The federal government and higher education institutions have had a strong partnership dating back to the 1863 Land Grant Act, through the Servicemen’s readjustment Act in 1944, the creation of the National Science Foundation in 1950, and the National Defense Education Act in 1958. This partnership has worked well through the years, and is grounded in several signature Supreme Court decisions, including Sweezy v. New Hampshire. In that case, Justice Felix Frankfurter articulated the four freedoms of universities to determine, on academic grounds, what to teach, how to teach, who will teach and who will be taught. unfortunately, this foundation for advanced learning in America is being challenged by federal and state actions. The government’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education would confer preferred access to federal research funds in exchange for abandoning academic freedom and institutional

ur foundation for advanced learning is facing federal and state challenges.

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

governance. Most of those offered the compact, and the more recent Compact 2.0, have said no, because it would violate longstanding principles. It would interfere with student admissions, faculty hiring, academic programming and international relationships. The latest action to reshape higher education is Secretary of Education Linda McMahon’s letter to campus boards and presidents calling for answers to a set of provocative questions. In this threepage “Call to Action” directed at wealthy institutions, the department requested information about admissions, free speech, intellectual pluralism and college affordability. Asked about any relationship between responses and federal funding, a department spokesperson said, “It would be natural for the government to look favorably on those who supported its position,” according to Inside Higher Education. And now the authors of “Project 2025” have proposed model legislation for state governments to bar campus officials from taking positions on the “issues of the day,” even if they threaten academic freedom, and from mentioning race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity in any policies, procedures, training, etc.,

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

unless approved by the state. Fortunately, PEN America has rallied leaders of higher education to assert their own understanding of the “social contract” between the public and institutions. PEN’s allies acknowledge how colleges and universities can improve in transparency, costs and service to society, but they also emphasize that institutions should stand together in defense of Sweezy. The university — and here I include two- and four-year colleges — is dedicated to the search for truth and to the preparation of students to distinguish between and among empirical evidence, epiphanies, and emotion or superstition. Its role is as much about character development and citizenship advancement as it is about preparation for careers and commerce. It should not be controlled by politics. After all, we want students to question assertions and challenge assumptions, to know that words matter and that actions have consequences. They, too, benefit from the freedom to inquire, imagine and innovate. These are the characteristics of an educated mind. our universities may be in today’s headlines, but we can see beyond the present and take action to support higher education’s historic role in service to society. Robert A. Scott, Ph.D., is president emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of “How University Boards Work.”

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