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L.V. honors coaches who saved student nonresponsive,” Turnow said.

“When I arrived on the scene, our coaches (and) our head cusDays after a student collapsed todian were actively providing during varsity basketball try- CPR to one of our students,” outs, the Locust Valley Central using an automated external School District publicly recog- defibrilator.

Paramedics from the Locust nized the employees whose quick response saved his life. At Valley Fire Department had just Wednesday night’s arrived, and began Board of Education administering medimeeting, administracation to the student. tors, coaches and Once they detected a first responders pulse, he was lifted described the emerinto an ambulance. gency two days earliTur now rode er and praised the with the student to teamwork that Glen Cove Hospital, brought the student where she met with back within minutes. his family, along As the Herald with hospital staff. went to press, the stuShe said that the KRISTEN TURNOW high dent was recovering school’s head Superintendent, in a local children’s custodian, Arthur hospital, and the dis- Locust Valley Central “Artie” Sandstrom trict had not released School District — who happens to be his name or informathe LVFD’s 1st depution on the cause of his collapse. ty chief — had already left work S u p e r i n t e n d e n t K r i s t e n for the day, but “heard the mesTurnow opened the meeting by sage on our new district 911 notirecounting what she called one fication, and immediately came of the most difficult moments of to the high school.” His presence her career. was “vitally important,” Turn“A little bit before 7 p.m. I ow added, to both the student received a phone call from the and the staff treating him. head of our security to immediThe next morning, adminisately get over to the high school trators met with the students gymnasium, as a student was

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Dexter Jelley, a senior at Oyster Bay High School and a “probie” with the Atlantic Steamer Fire Company, practiced with the “jaws of life” at a training session on Nov. 13.

Teens boost firefighter ranks

By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com

The Atlantic Steamer Fire Company has welcomed four new members, including three seniors from Oyster Bay High School who say they were drawn by a mix of childhood inspiration, community ties and a desire to help others. The group has spent recent months training together, learning to handle heavy rescue tools, break through vehicle doors and remove roofs during simulated car crash scenarios.

Their training took place behind the firehouse, on East Main Street, where, in their most recent session on Nov. 13, 2nd Assistant Chief Frank Ozol led the “probies” through a hands-on tutorial focused on extracting passengers from a damaged vehicle. Using a vehicle donated by Sagamore Collision, the

new members practiced cutting through metal and removing doors under the guidance of veteran firefighters.

“I wanted them to get the feel of a couple of saws that we use,” Ozol said. “It’s very intimidating to take this big saw — it’s like a gigantic saw that you need two hands for, and it’s a bit intimidating when you sink it into the metal and drag it across.”

The goal, he said, was to have the new members make mistakes in a safe teaching environment rather than during an emergency. “Better we find problems during training,” he added, “than when we’re trying to get somebody out of a car.”

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Israel’s new book pits Einstein against Nazis

By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com

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Steve Israel’s new book, ‘The Einstein Conspiracy,’ follows Albert Einstein as Nazi agents try to prevent him from warning President Roosevelt about Germany’s work on the atomic bomb.

American flags.”

He also found an extensive Nazi spy network in the region.

“They were penetrating our military bases and our defense plants right here on Long Island,” he said. “They would be ferried in and out by German ocean liners.

They were so active that J. Edgar Hoover and Roosevelt made a decision that the FBI had to focus on them.”

Einstein himself posed a challenge for Israel as a nov-

elist, who he said was often caricatured in American cultural memory. He wanted to portray a complex figure whose brilliance coexisted with stubbornness and human flaws.

Some of Einstein’s lighter quirks also found their way into the book. He owned a fourteen foot sailboat he kept on Long Island’s Peconic Bay, despite lacking the skills to manage it. “People had to go out and rescue him,” Israel said, “because he could not manage the sailboat.”

“The Einstein Conspiracy” is Israel’s third book, but his first work of historical fiction. His earlier books were political satires written while he was still serving in Congress. He said the shift in genre required a different mindset.

“Political satire is writing with your tongue in your cheek and using humor to make a point,” he said. “Historical fiction, particularly involving spy craft, is much different. You have to keep the reader on the edge of his or her seat, but it has to be plausible and feasible.”

A major challenge was maintaining accuracy without slowing the pace of the narrative.

“When you write historic fiction, you risk writing nonfiction,” he said. “Every day I had to be conscious of keeping the story moving without cheating the actual history.”

Israel said he spent a full year researching the book and continued to reference source material as he wrote.

His reading included works on Einstein, Nazi covert operations in America and Germany’s own nuclear program. Much of the story unfolds across Long Island, a choice that Israel said feels natural given his own connection to the region.

“It is not just history. It is a thrilling adventure, but it rests on actual historic events that changed the world,” he said. “And so much of it is local to Long Island.”

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Steve Israel, the former congressman and owner of Theodore’s Books on Audrey Avenue, has released a new novel that blends local history, international espionage and one of the most consequential scientific warnings of the 20th century. “The Einstein Conspiracy,” which released on Nov. 18, follows a Nazi spy network on Long Island in 1939 as it attempts to stop Albert Einstein from alerting President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Germany’s pursuit of an atomic bomb.

Israel, who represented Long Island in Congress for 16 years, said the story began with a moment of unexpected discovery. Several years ago, he was driving on the North Fork when he came across a small cottage he had never noticed. A nearby marker explained that Einstein had lived there briefly in 1939. In that cottage, the physicist drafted the letter that urged Roosevelt to accelerate American research into nuclear fission, a document that helped launch what became the Manhattan Project.

“Literally sitting in my car looking at that cottage the story came to me,” Israel said. “I began thinking about what would have happened had he not sent that letter.”

The novel imagines a team of Nazi agents operating in New York as the FBI races to stop them. Israel said the premise is rooted in fact. Israel said his research revealed details that surprised even him. He had long known of fascist sympathies in the United States before World War II, but was struck by how widespread the movement was.

“A rally at Madison Square Garden attracted 20,000 people,” he said. “There was a community in Yaphank where the streets were named Adolf Hitler Street and Joseph Goering Street and swastika flags flew next to

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OYSTER BAY HERALD — November 21, 2025 Photos courtesy Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club

The Hall of Fame inductees and winners of various awards were honored for their service by community members, Grenville Baker leadership and elected officials.

Celebrating service at Grenville Baker The Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club of Locust Valley welcomed dozens of residents, community leaders and business owners to their Leaders’ Circle Reception on Nov. 12, honoring inductees into their Hall of Fame and distributing the MacDonald Family Volunteer Award and the new Hinckley Staff Award. In addition, restaurants from across the North Shore set up stands to offer a wide range of free dishes.

This year, Kerian and Eric Carlstrom, Robert Chasanoff and Edith Hay Wyckoff, honored posthumously, were inducted into the club’s hall of fame. Amy Dzija Driscoll and Carol McKey Harrington were the dual recipients of the MacDonald Family Volunteer Award, while Marc Bilbrey received the Hinckley Staff Award.

Buckram Stables was one of the local restaurants who set up a booth at the event.

Barney’s Restaurant in Locust Valley won the contest for best decorated table.

Gooseberry Grove offered attendees a sweet treat while they enjoyed the ceremony.

Meritage Wine Bar served free beverages to attendees.

OBITUARY Reach Local Shoppers Joseph S. Coester, 103, proud Using Their FSA Dollars! World War II veteran Joseph S. Coester, 103, of East Norwich, formerly of Centre Island, died on Nov. 7. Beloved husband of Joan for 60 years. Proud World War II Air Force veteran. Dear brother of the late Maybell.

Devoted uncle of William, Michele, and Janine.

Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visiting was held at the Oyster Bay Funeral Home on Nov. 12. Funeral Service was also held at Oyster Bay Funeral Home, on Nov. 13, with interment at Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to the Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay.

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Members of the Baymen’s Heritage Association raised funds for the project, which included a large donation from local musician Billy Joel. The memorial will honor the town’s Baymen and those who have lost their lives to the demanding profession, including beloved Bayman Mike Kennedy, who perished in the Long Island Sound on May 17, 2020. For more information on the project, visit BaymensHeritage.org.

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Hollis Russell named chair of land alliance wsheeline@liherald.com

The North Shore Land Alliance has appointed longtime board member Hollis Russell as its new chair at a pivotal moment for the conservation nonprofit, as it works to complete a major expansion of the Red Cote Preserve in Oyster Bay Cove.

Russell, a Locust Valley resident who first joined the board in 2008, said his path to the position grew naturally from a lifelong interest in preservation and open space.

“We all love to see landmarks that we’ve known, vistas, open spaces that are iconic and emblematic to a community stay that way,” Russell said. “So that’s a very keen interest of mine.”

Russell succeeds former chair Hoyle Jones, who held the position for eight years following the tenure of founding chair Carter Bales. As only the third board chair in the organization’s 22 year history, Russell steps into a role that has traditionally involved long service and deep involvement in major land protection projects.

Lisa Ott, the Land Alliance’s president and CEO, said Russell’s leadership has been evident long before his appointment.

“For something to be successful, people have to own it.

They have to love it. They have to have a great show-up factor,” Ott said. “And Hollis has, since he’s been a part of this board, he has stepped up. He’s actually been able to identify real needs that we have and step up even before we ask for them.”

One of Russell’s first major priorities as chair is helping advance the Land Alliance’s effort to acquire five acres adjacent to the Red Cote Preserve in Oyster Bay Cove, officially called the Campaign to Grow Red Cote Preserve. The property has long been under discussion with the land’s owners, the Pulling family.

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Hollis Russell, right, has been named the new chair for the North Shore Land Alliance’s Board of Trustees. Lisa Ott, the alliance’s president, expressed her excitement to work with him on the Campaign to Grow Red Cote Preserve.

Red Cote was one of the organization’s earliest major projects, created through a series of purchases funded by county and town environmental bonds in the mid-2000s.

The new parcel scored high in the Land Alliance’s internal ranking of environmentally significant lands, Ott said, citing forest quality, groundwater protection value, scenic views and historical context.

The purchase price for the expansion is $1.52 million.

The Land Alliance has raised a little more than $1 million so far, leaving about $500,000 still to be secured.

“We’ve had over 100 donors already,” Ott said. “Some people put a sign in the parking lot, and there have been some people who just went to the sign, looked at the QR code and sent money, which is people that you want to meet and applaud and give up. But we need the community’s help to finish this much. We rely on the community to be able to do these things for the community.”

The organization has applied for a New York state water quality improvement grant, although Ott cautioned that competition is stiff statewide. A decision is expected by the end of December. The Land Alliance is scheduled to close on the property in February.

In the meantime, outreach is underway, including direct mail and meetings with neighbors, foundations and longtime supporters.

Russell said the Land Alliance’s mission is more urgent than ever as development pressures on the North Shore intensify. The group now manages numerous preserves across the region, monitors conservation easements and works with landowners seeking to keep properties undeveloped.

“The land alliance is has now established itself with permanence as an institution,” Russell said, “that will continue to maintain the different preserves, continue to monitor the existing easements and accept new ones, and continue to try to preserve additional properties that are conservation worthy, ones that are emblematic in particular.”

As he begins his tenure, Russell said the Land Alliance remains his primary charitable focus, particularly ensuring that Long Island’s natural beauty remains preserved for collective use and appreciation.

“The land is something that really brings people together, from all different walks of life and all different political type persuasions,” he said. “It’s something that’s common ground.”

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Greenvale civic holds meeting about Propel

By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com

Glen Head residents Christine Panzeca and George Pombar helped rally opposition to a proposed lithium battery storage facility on the Glenwood Landing waterfront last year. Now the two have turned their attention to another large-scale energy initiative: the Propel NY transmission project.

Panzeca and Pombar, who were central figures in the successful effort that pushed Jupiter Power to withdraw its Oyster Shore Energ y Storage proposal, are now working to educate residents and business owners about the multi-year transmission line project CHRISTINE PANZECA p l a n n e d f o r Nassau CounGlen Head t y. T h e t wo joined members of the Greenvale Civic Association and local business owners on Tuesday to present information about the project’s scope, timeline, and regulatory approval process.

John Fabio, president of the Greenvale Civic Association, said he organized the meeting to fill an information gap left by the absence of a local chamber of commerce.

“Recognizing that there was somewhat of a void as to how do we get this information to our business community,” Fabio said, “I have been reaching out and educating our residents through our civic association.”

He told attendees that the transmission proposal, led by a joint venture between New York Transco and the New York Power Authority known as Propel NY Energy, could affect not only homeowners but also the local economy.

“When I looked at the harm that this project is going to perpetrate on our entire community,” he said. “It goes way beyond the residents, and it goes to the lifeblood of the business community.”

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Christine Panzeca shared her research on Propel NY’s planned transmission project with business owners and members of the Greenvale Civic Association.

Fabio described the state’s process for per mitting major transmission lines, known as Article VII, and outlined the current settlement phase in which municipalities, civic groups and other registered parties negotiate unresolved issues with the developer.

According to Fabio, local parties involved in negotiations include the Town of Oyster Bay, Town of Hempstead, and several civic associations, as well as businesses and residents located within 500 feet of the proposed cable routes. He urged anyone who did not receive notification to contact the Public Service Commission.

The meeting then turned to Pombar, president of the Glen Head–Glenwood Landing–Greenvale Civic Council, which represents several North Shore communities. Pombar recapped community concerns about transmission lines and future battery storage proposals.

“Long Island’s 118 miles long. This project of cables piece entails 90 miles

of digging,” Pombar said. “So almost 80% of Long Island is going to be dug up from the east end all the way into Queens and going into the city.”

He raised concerns about disruptions to major commercial corridors, potential unanswered health questions involving underground cables and, later on, proposals to store renewable energy.

“There were two issues with this project that you need to be aware of,” Pombar said. “One is the installation of the cables, and the other one is that after that, the energy… there’s going to be a need for storing some excess energy.”

Pombar explained that concer ns about battery storage, particularly lithium-ion facilities, remain high even after Jupiter Power withdrew its earlier proposal.

Panzeca, introduced by Fabio as “a force of nature” who has spent more than two years researching the state’s renewable energy infrastructure plans, delivered the most detailed portion of

the presentation. She claimed the Propel NY project is one part of a larger statewide effort to move offshore wind-generated electricity to upstate markets.

“When we think about what’s happening here on Long Island, you can’t look at any one of the projects that’s going on in isolation,” she asserted.

“There are three massive projects. It starts with the proliferation of wind turbines off of our Atlantic coastline, and from there, you need to somehow transmit wind energy to land and then move it to upstate New York.”

Panzeca cited state documents that she said show the project is driven by a p u bl i c p o l i cy t r a n s m i s s i o n n e e d declared in 2020 to address limits in the current grid. She pointed to Propel NY’s own public notice, which she showed stating the project is intended “to satisfy the New York State Public Service Commission’s declared Long Island export of wind,” and referenced industry reporting that describes the wider push to transmit offshore wind energy.

She also raised concerns about the lack of long-term health studies related to high-voltage transmission lines in residential areas.

“The most disturbing part of all of this is there are no long-term health studies,” she said. “Especially in Glen Head and Glenwood Landing, there’s nothing out there that’s indicating that this is safe for residents.”

Panzeca said the infrastructure connecting offshore wind to upstate New York requires both transmission cables and battery storage, which currently relies heavily on lithium-ion technology.

She cited fire safety concerns, supply chain questions, and high costs.

“There are no community benefits that’s worth our health and safety,” she said.

She also criticized what she described as inconsistencies in energy policy, noting that “the New York independent system operator has a report…

It says not to pursue this specific project. It’s not cost effective, but we’re still moving forward with Propel.”

She and the others called on attendees to spread the word amongst their friends and neighbors. To learn more about the Propel NY project visit PropelEnergy.com. For more information on residents’ opposition to the project visit GH-GWL-GVCC.com.

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Student revived after collapsing in tryouts who had taken part in the tryouts, and assured them, Turnow said, that “we are all there for them anytime.” Later that day, administrators held an emergency meeting to review procedures. Turnow said they determined that the district needed to purchase seven additional AEDs for the middle school and high school.

Athletic Director Danielle Turner offered what she called “the best type of recognition” for the coaching staff, although she said the coaches “want none of this.”

Tur ner explained that state law requires all public-school coaches to be certified in CPR, first aid and use of an AED, and that Locust Valley does not hire coaches without those certifications. But she stressed that training alone doesn’t prepare someone for the emotional shock of a real emergency.

“They don’t teach you how to push your emotions aside when a child collapses,” Turner said. “These men behind me did not hesitate. They did not freeze, and as one of them said to me afterwards, ‘It was fight or flight, and we had no choice but to fight.’”

Turner told the board that she had received a call on Wednesday from Tyler Robinson, who oversees AED inspections for the district. He reviewed the data from the device that was used Monday night.

“He said to me … the readout looked

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Scott Sila, a paramedic with the Locust Valley Fire Department, praised coaches and staff members who helped revive a student who collapsed during varsity basketball tryouts on Monday night. like a textbook example of a perfect emergency response,” Turner recalled. “Their CPR was impeccable, their use of the AED was flawless. They saved a child’s life.”

Turner also outlined health initiatives already in progress with local physician Dr. Joseph Zito, including plans for district buildings to become “heart healthy schools,” and to host the St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center’s echocardiogram unit to offer students free screenings.

She added that all physical education teachers are certified CPR trainers, and that students in grades six through 12 receive CPR and first aid instruction as

part of their curriculum.

Turner then introduced the employees involved in the lifesaving response: varsity basketball coach Andrew Siegel, assistant coach Benjamin Martinez, JV assistant coach Andrew Bock, varsity baseball coach Brian Larusso, teaching assistant and track coach Michael Sabatino and girls’ volleyball coach Elliot Aramini.

“For me, coming into a scene and seeing these gentlemen before you is what made the difference,” Turner said. “We couldn’t be prouder.”

LVFD paramedic Scott Sila, who responded to the call, also addressed the board, and said that everything he needed

was already underway when he arrived.

“Within two minutes of being on scene, we had the student back,” Sila said. “By the time we got him on the stretcher, he was talking to us. By the time we got him into the ambulance, it was almost like the event never happened.”

He urged the district to recognize the emotional toll on everyone involved, adding that in tough situations like this one, having trained, calm people at the scene is essential to saving lives.

“These are the calls that terrify us,” Sila said. “(The staff) acted better than some of the times when I roll up on scenes and I have trained first responders.”

Board trustees and parents also expressed their gratitude. Trustee Krystina Tomlinson, whose son was taking part in the tryouts when the incident occurred, thanked the coaches and paramedics, while also commending the student’s courage.

“My son told me this morning, (the student) sent a text to the team to check on them, to let them know that he was OK, and just to help put them at ease,” Tomlinson said. “That just speaks so much for this child, and how great it is that you guys saved his life.”

“Our thoughts and our prayers are with our student,” Turnow said. “We are all so very proud of the Falcon family and all that you guys did.”

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Herald honors environmental leadership

By ABBEY-ROSE SALVEMINI asalvemini@liherald.com

Across Long Island, a growing number of businesses are leading the charge toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. From small family-owned shops to large companies embracing environmentally conscious practices, local enterprises are proving that environmental responsibility and economic success can go hand in hand. These efforts not only help reduce the region’s carbon footprint but also strengthen the local economy by inspiring innovation and creating green jobs.

Nearly 30 local businesses gathered at the Heritage Club in Bethpage for an event hosted by the Herald, celebrating sustainability and community impact on Oct. 29 The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Communications, who emphasized the importance of recognizing businesses that prioritize sustainability and help shape a greener future for Long Island.

“It is a pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural GreenBiz Awards, where we come together to celebrate the businesses and individuals who are leading the charge for a more sustainable future, right here on Long Island,” he said. “Tonight, we honor those who are driving real change. Reducing waste, conserving energy and protecting the natural beauty that makes Long Island such a special place to live, work and raise our families.”

The evening’s emcee, Jill Conway, is a former New York television news reporter and anchor with more than 20 years of experience. She is the founder of Powerful Women USA and host of the award-winning podcast Secrets of Powerful Women, and helped facilitate the event’s program.

Part of the event’s ticket proceeds support Save the Sound, an organization dedicated to protecting Long Island and Connecticut’s land, air and water through science, legal action and community initiatives.

Honoree Christine Kiourtsis, president of Renewable Recycling, Inc., was recognized in the Recycling category for her innovative work in textile and material recovery. Inspired by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, she began recycling discarded mattresses and box springs, discovering that up to 90 percent of their materials can be reused. Through Renewable Recycling, Kiourtsis helps keep waste out of landfills, reduce transport costs and save taxpayer money.

“It’s really important to utilize tax money in a better way than putting it in the dump,” Kiourtsis said.

Marshall Brown, president and cofounder of Long Island Conservancy Spadefood Ecosystem Solutions, was honored in the Environmental Innovation category. Brown helped create a film called A River Between Us that led to the largest environmental restoration project in U.S. history. His upcom-

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The team from Reworld. ing project focuses on implementing water treatment solutions for areas with wastewater or surface water.

“We grow microbes on site, strains of common soil bacteria, but with special properties like what they eat in the absence of oxygen,” Brown said. “We take a sewage treatment plant, the microbes get to work, and half of the sludge, at least, gets eaten away.”

Brown believes that the return on investment is a couple of months.

President/LEED AP of Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp., Chuck Merritt, was recognized in the Environmental Consulting category.

“On Long Island, we all drink the groundwater underneath our feet. So, we all have a responsibility to protect that natural resource,” said Merritt, who added that MECC is involved with a large developer in Mastic who is looking to redevelop land about a half a mile long.

In the Waste Solutions category, Reworld is recognized for providing innovative and environmentally responsible waste management services to communities worldwide. Representative Ed Sandkuhi said that Reworld is expanding its engagement with local schools, teaching students about composting.

“We raise dead vegetable gardens and use the compost to grow vegetables and not use fertilizers that are highly water soluble,” Sandkuhi said, adding how rewarding it is to see the children’s enthusiasm.

Carrie Meek Gallagher, CEO of the Long Island Power Authority and a honoree in the Utilities category, notes that Long Island is particularly vulner-

Chuck Merritt from Merritt Environmental Consulting able to the effects of severe weather and climate change. “We are still trying to promote the adoption of solar, electric vehicles and heat pumps that are going to help us move towards a clean energy future,” she says, emphasizing LIPA’s ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable solutions for the region.

Paraco Gas was honored in the Utilities category. Representative Dan Scicutella said that propane is a very

clean-burning fuel. For areas on the East end that don’t have access to natural gas, propane is a substitute.

“We’re looking to expand and grow on the East End, companies from Route 112 and further East,” he said, noting that the company remains committed to environmental stewardship and community involvement.

Recognized in the Engineering category, M&J Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that provides a wide range of professional services.

“As an engineer, we’re at the forefront of a lot of research studies,” M&J Representative Mohammad Malik said.

“It’s our job to do what’s right for society and develop new ways to reduce carbon emissions,” Malik notes that M&J is involved in coastal resilience projects and highlights a Patchogue initiative that promotes green infrastructure.

The Herald GreenBIZ Awards catalyze environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. The event highlights and honors forwardthinking businesses and educators committed to eco-friendly practices, proving that sustainable operations can thrive alongside financial success.

Gold sponsors of the event include The Long Island Conservancy, Reworld and Scott’s Miracle-Gro. Silver sponsors include the New York Offshore Wind Alliance, GreyMart, M&J Engineering, R&M Engineering, Stony Brook University, Edgewise Energy, GreenbergTraurig, Emtec, Merritt, Paraco, and Molloy University.

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Marlon Taylor from New York & Atlantic Railway.

Ecosystem Solutions with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Neal Lewis, left, from Molloy University Sustainability Institute with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Nick Guariglia, left, from ACE NY / NYOWA with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Adrienne Esposito from Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Charles Vigliotti from Long Island Compost, Todd Kaminsky from Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Charlie Barone from Long Island Compost.

Carrie Meek Gallagher from the Long Island Power Authority.

Richard Murdocco, left, from Stony Brook University with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Christine Kiourtsis from Renewable Recycling, Inc.

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High school seniors join fire company CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

ers and cutters known collectively as the “jaws of life.” They learned how to how to pry open doors and how to avoid hazards such as airbag inflators and gas shocks.

The high schoolers said they have looked forward to joining the department for years. Vazquez said the idea first came up on the lacrosse field with Fernandez, whose f at h e r, Pabl o, has been a member for over 30 years.

“He told us s i n c e s eve n t h grade, ‘join the firehouse when you’re old e n o u g h , ’ ” V a z q u e z recalled. “I had always thought DEXTER JELLEY about it since Probationary sixth g rade, firefighter, Atlantic when we were Steamer Fire playing lacrosse, Company and I was like, all right, well, I ’ l l j o i n , yo u know, give it a shot. I ended up really liking it.”

Now, Vazque z said he hopes to become a career firefighter after graduation, ideally in the New York City Fire Department.

For his father, joining the fire company fulfills a dream he’s had since he emigrated from El Salvador. He arrived in the United States in 1998, he said, after a childhood marked by hardship and instability.

“I haven’t really had, you know, an easy life,” Ismail Vazquez said. “Sometimes having no food, sometimes having not enough for clothes. So I come into

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verybody in here is pretty kind and very straightforward and willing to give you the tips that you need.

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Ethan Fernandez, center, one of the trainees, was shown how to find the easiest points of entry on a car door by firefighter Primo Simbari. this country, you know, like, finding like opportunity in this country, start working so. And I like … to help people.”

The firehouse, he said, felt welcoming from the start. When his son joined the department, Ismail, said he knew it was finally time to pursue the same path.

The high school students described their first months of training as eye-

By practicing on damaged cars, the trainees learn how to handle powerful and potentially dangerous tools in a safe environment.

opening. Jelley said he was surprised by how physically demanding firefighting is, especially during live-fire scenarios at the department’s training facility.

“I was able to go to department ops, where we re-enact real life scenarios at a facility with real buildings that are on fire,” Jelley said. “What shocked me is how straining it is really. You know, just when you’re working the hose, it’s so

much like pressure shooting back towards you. You have to push forward, and you come out just sweating like a dog.”

Jelley explained that the three seniors all joined within a few months of one another, starting in March. They said their friendship made the transition easier, complemented by the camaraderie of the firehouse.

“At first I thought it’d be very intimidating being surrounded by all these older guys, and you think they’d be hard on you with this knowledge, but it’s not the case at all,” Jelley said. “Everybody in here is pretty kind and very straightforward and willing to give you the tips that you need.”

They are already working on getting other classmates to join them: Two other O.B.H.S. friends are in the process of joining, and several others are considering it.

Attracting new members is especially critical when volunteer firehouses across the country are seeing drops in membership, as veteran firefighters age out and replacements are harder to find.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, the number of volunteer firefighters has dropped by 25 percent since 1984. As of 2020, according to the NFPA, there were only 677,000 volunteers left, the smallest number in the country’s history.

Ozol said he was proud of the young firefighters’ progress and confident that they would continue to grow. He has reminded them that firefighting is always a team effort, especially during exhausting tasks like cutting into a crushed vehicle.

The newest members see that spirit in the company they joined. “At the end of the day,” Ismail Vazquez said, “I’m feeling very happy.”

For more on the Atlantic Steamer Fire Company, visit its website, AtlanticSteamerFire.com.

The new members come at a critical time for volunteer firefighting, as membership is down across the country.

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Dr D’Angelo greeted students at Hofstra University after their graduation ceremony. patients, and a deep understanding of the health care industry to the role of president and CEO,” said Margaret Crotty, chair of Northwell’s board. “He is a committed physician, respected leader and a trusted mentor at Northwell, and has the board’s enthusiastic confidence to lead us into the future.”

As CEO, D’Angelo’s early priorities include advancing Northwell’s digital transformation through the systemwide implementation of Epic, a comprehensive electronic health record platform that will unify its diverse EHRs into a single system. The initiative is one of the largest Epic implementations in the nation and is expected to

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Northwell Health, the largest nonprofit health system in the Northeast, announced that Dr. John D’Angelo has officially assumed the role of president and chief executive officer, succeeding Michael J. Dowling, who led the system for 23 years. Dowling will continue to serve as CEO emeritus in an advisory capacity, supporting public health initiatives and focusing on teaching and writing.

A 25-year veteran of Northwell, D’Angelo began his career as an emergency medicine physician at Glen Cove Hospital before advancing through multiple clinical and administrative leadership roles. He most recently served as executive vice president of the health system’s Central Region, overseeing six hospitals, 270 ambulatory practice locations, and 24,000 employees across western Nassau County and Queens.

“I’m honored to lead Northwell into an era of innovating for better health for all, where exceptional care, empowered employees, and thriving communities are the standard,” D’Angelo said in a statement on Northwell’s website. “Building on Michael Dowling’s remarkable legacy, our 104,000-person team is committed to raising health for the communities we serve.”

During his tenure as senior vice president of emergency medicine, D’Angelo managed 18 emergency departments and more than 60 urgent care centers. He also served as chief of integrated operations, where he coordinated Northwell’s systemwide response to the Covid-19 pandemic and helped streamline operations in its aftermath.

His appointment as CEO followed an extensive nationwide search and was confirmed by a unanimous vote of Northwell’s Board of Trustees in April. “Dr. D’Angelo brings strategic vision, an unwavering commitment to

streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and improve patient outcomes.

He will also oversee the consolidation of the recently completed Nuvance Health merger, forming an integrated regional health system that will serve more than 13 million people across New York and Connecticut.

A Long Island native, D’Angelo earned his medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook and completed his residency in emergency medicine at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Armed Forces Reserves from 2001 to 2011.

At the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell White Coat Ceremony in October, D’Angelo reflected on his new role and the importance of compassion in medicine. “You’re stepping into one of the most challenging and one of the most important callings in human life,” he told incoming students.

“Healthcare is a team sport… how we treat our teammates, doctors, nurses, and residents matters, because we must see their humanity, particularly in difficult moments.”

Dr. David Battinelli, physician-in-chief at Northwell and dean of the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell, praised D’Angelo’s leadership. “We are impressed that on this literal third day of his new tenure, John has made the time to join us to address our students, demonstrating his commitment to the importance of humanism in their education and careers,” Battinelli said.

Under D’Angelo’s leadership, Northwell will continue to expand its clinical network, strengthen workforce engagement, and promote innovation in patient care.

The system currently operates 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, and employs over 104,000 people, caring for more than 3 million patients annually across the New York metropolitan area.

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Highlights of the utility’s spending plan for next year

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

The Long Island Power Authority has released its proposed 2026 budget, emphasizing affordability, grid reliability and clean-energy investment. The plan also details stronger oversight of Public Service Enterprise Group Long Island under a renewed management contract, and continued cost-saving measures that aim to lower bills for customers across Long Island and the Rockaways.

The LIPA—PSEG relationship LIPA is a nonprofit public utility that owns the electric transmission and distribution system serving Long Island and the Rockaways, and PSEG Long Island operates that system under contract. Since 2014, PSEG has handled daily grid operations, maintenance and customer service on LIPA’s behalf. The new five-year contract extension, effective Jan. 1, enhances oversight and accountability while maintaining the operational partnership.

The agreement reduces management fees by an estimated $17 million and expands cost-control requirements. It also increases the number of measurable performance metrics, covering reliability, customer experience and fiscal management. LIPA officials say this framework ensures that PSEG’s performance will better align with affordability and clean energy goals through greater transparency and operational discipline.

Core spending plan and bill savings

Long-term plan, and public hearings

LIPA’s proposed 2026 operating budget totals about $4.4 billion, alongside a $1 billion capital plan supporting reliability, grid modernization and clean-energy infrastructure. The typical residential customer is projected to see a 3.3 percent decrease in their electric bill, roughly $6.53 less per month than in 2025. This reduction reflects a projected $219 million drop in power supply costs, driven by lower on-Island generation, decreased Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative allowance expenses and savings from the new Power and Fuel Management Services Agreement.

The capital budget will rise roughly 3.1 percent, mainly due to refueling costs tied to LIPA’s 18 percent ownership stake in the Nine Mile Point 2 nuclear power plant. Despite inflation and higher labor costs, LIPA projects flat overall operating expenses, while maintaining around $1 billion in annual reliability investments.

LIPA’s long-term fiscal sustainability plan aims to reduce its debt-to-asset ratio from a projected 78 percent in 2025 to 70 percent by 2030, supporting stronger credit ratings and long-term financial health. The 2026 budget reflects roughly $1.4 billion in cumulative cost savings, equal to about 33 percent of customer bills, the result of over a decade of cost-control initiatives. The budget also includes $7.5 million for weatherization projects benefiting low- to moderate-income households, helping to reduce energy usage and improve affordability.

Public hearings will be held on Nov. 24, at 10 a.m., at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge; and the same day, at 6 p.m., at LIPA headquarters in Uniondale, with a virtual option available. Written comments are due by Nov. 28, and the LIPA board of trustees will vote on the final budget on Dec. 17.

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A gallery view of the exhibition.

Carving out her place The untold story of sculptor Emma Stebbins

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istory gets a powerful rewrite at the Heckscher Museum of Art’s latest exhibition.

“Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History” is a landmark installation that spotlights a pioneering neoclassical artist whose legacy has been long overlooked. Known for sculpting Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain (immortalized in film and TV), Stebbins — a trailblazing female artist — was the first woman to receive a public art commission from New York City. Yet despite her accomplishments, her name has largely vanished from the art world’s narrative.

Now Stebbins receives the recognition she has long deserved. “Carving Out History” firmly reestablishes her place at the forefront of 19th century American sculpture. It explores Stebbins’s bold artistic vision, her barrier-breaking career and her personal life — including her relationship with the renowned Shakespearean actress Charlotte Cushman at a time when such a relationship defied social norms.

Stebbins’ works focused on unprecedented imagery of laborers, incisive depictions of literary and biblical subjects and moving portrait busts of her chosen family. Her sculpture was celebrated in the press and sought after by collectors In the mid-19th century. Since then, however, Stebbins fell into relative obscurity.

Among the exhibit’s outstanding components, New York City comes to Long Island — via an immersive Virtual Reality experience. Visitors can “walk around” Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain, bringing Stebbins’s most celebrated work to life in an entire new way.

A special VR station gives everyone the illusion that Bethesda Fountain is right in front of them in Heckscher Park — through the use of their phones — offering a striking, life-sized view of Stebbins’s most iconic creation. Photos and selfies are encouraged!

For many, this will be their first time learning the name behind the fountain — even if you’ve seen it countless times in person and on screen.

The exhibit title — “Carving Out History” — reflects both Stebbins’s sculptural practice and the curatorial team’s broader goal: to reclaim and reframe her place in the American canon. This first-of-its-kind exhibit — reshapes how we understand one of our most groundbreaking — and overlooked — artists.

“The exhibition itself is carving out a place

for Stebbins’ story,” Chief Curator Karli Wurzelbacher says.

The Heckscher’s deep connection to the artist makes the venue especially significant.

• Now through March 15 Museum founder August Heckscher had • Open Thursday through a family link to Stebbins — his uncle Sunday, noon-5 p.m. commissioned two of her major works, • Heckscher Museum of Art, Commerce and Industry, which have been 2 Prime Ave., Huntington • Visit Heckscher.org or part of the museum’s collection for over a call (631) 380-3230 for century. information on related Stebbins wasn’t just a woman succeeding programming in a male-dominated field — she also lived openly with her partner at a time when samesex relationships were taboo. Their partnership Emma Stebbins’s marble statue The was both romantic and deeply collaborative, and it Lotus-Eater (1863) purports to illustrate Alfred Tennyson’s poem of the same informed much of Stebbins’s work and worldview. title, in turn derived from an episode They were “the power couple of their in the Odyssey of Homer. Museum time,” according to Wurzelbacher.

Purchase: Town of Huntington Art Among the many highlights, Wurzelbacher Acquisition Fund. points to Sandolphon, which captures the depth of Stebbins’s artistry. It depicts an archangel with incredible detail rendered in marble. The sculpture draws inspiration from a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

As Wurzelbacher explains: “The line ‘the angel gathers the prayers where he stands, and they turn into flowers in his hands’ captures the heart of the work. She paints a vivid image of the archangel holding a garland of flowers — each bloom symbolizing the prayers of the people.”

One of the most significant outcomes of her research into Stebbins’s career has been the “discovery” of sculptures whose locations were previously unknown to scholars (one was found in the hallway of the Belfast Central Library!). Two significant works, The Lotus Eater (1863) and the aformentioned Sandalphon (1866), had been in a private collection for decades before being acquired by the museum. Both pieces underwent extensive conservation efforts, including cleaning their discolored marble surfaces and making careful repairs.

For curators and staff, this exhibition is not only a professional milestone — it’s personal.

“Even though we have a relatively small staff, we can still Sandalphon (also known as contribute to writing the story of American art history and Angel of Prayer, 1866), like bringing these overlooked figures to the public is something Lotus Eater, has been in a we take very seriously,” Wurzelbacher shares. private collection and likely Whether you’re familiar with these sculptures or someone have not been on public view in encountering Stebbins for the first time, this exhibit invites you more than 100 years. Museum to look again — at a familiar fountain, at forgotten stories and purchase: Town of Huntington at the enduring power of carving out one’s place in history.

Art Acquisition Fund.

For 50 years, two-time Grammy winner BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been hailed as the best Cajun band in the world. They’ve been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. Their distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass, captivating listeners from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, to Carnegie Hall, then all the way across the pond to Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in the U.K. They are joined on this special tour by their good friend Thompson. An iconic figure in British folk-rock, Thompson — one of the founding members of Fairport Convention — is arguably the genre’s greatest triple threat: a dazzling guitarist, an outstanding songwriter, and a strong and evocative vocalist.

Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. $75, $65, $55.

Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Adam Pascal Get ready for a powerhouse night with Broadway legend Adam Pascal — the original voice of Rent’s Roger (Broadway and film) and one of musical theater’s most electrifying performers. With a rock-and-roll edge and soul-stirring vocals, Pascal commands the stage in an unforgettable evening of showstoppers, storytelling, and pure star power. From “Rent” and Aida” to “Chess,” “Chicago,” “Something Ro’tten!” and beyond, Adam brings the house down with iconic hits, guitar licks and rock tunes — all fueled by the raw passion that made him a Broadway icon.

The Tony-nominated actor-musician didn’t grow up with aspirations of becoming a Broadway star. But when his childhood friend Idina Menzel asked if he would audition for an off-Broadway musical called “Rent,” he thought “Why not?” and the rest is history. Pascal shares insights into his personal journey with his audience, bringing with him a wealth of experience and plenty of personal anecdotes.

Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NOV Little Learners: Woodland Creatures

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Planting Fields Little Learners series continues with an animal adventure. Step into the forest and meet the furry, feathered, and sometimes hidden animals that call it home! Kids will begin with an enchanting story that introduces the world of woodland creatures, followed by hands-on creative activities that bring these animals to life. Then, head outdoors to explore Planting Fields, spotting real animals and engaging in playful activities that mimic their natural habits. It’s a delightful blend of storytelling, imagination, and interactive nature exploration that sparks curiosity in every little learner. For ages 2-5. Registration required. $15 per child.

• Where: Education Center, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay • Time: 10-11 a.m.

• Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

Behind the velvet ropes

Step into a bygone era with an exclusive, private group tour of Planting Fields historic Main House. Be guided by an expert docent on a journey behind the velvet ropes to explore the home’s stunning rooms up close.

This immersive experience will deepen your understanding of the Coe family’s fascinating legacy, the iconic estate they built and the remarkable history that surrounds it. Transport yourself to the 1920s as you delve into the world of W.R. Coe, an English immigrant, and his wife, American heiress Mai Rogers Coe. Discover the secrets of their springtime estate and learn about the artisans and architects who brought their grand vision to life. Explore select rooms on both the main and second floors, and step outside to the serene Cloister Garden, all part of the architectural marvel designed by Walker and Gillette more than a century ago. Your tour reveals hidden gems and stunning details not seen by the general public. $18, $17 seniors 62+, $5 ages 6-17.

• Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay • Time: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon sessions, also Nov. 22Nov 23 • Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

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Nassau County Museum of Art invites visitors into a world where reality is uncertain, dreams take shape and the line between fact and imagination disappears.

Works in “Real, Surreal, and Photoreal” challenge what we

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Bayville Village Arts Council presents its first Photography Night. Bring family and friends for a fun outing.

• Where: Bayville Arts Center, 88 Bayville Ave, Bayville • Contact: (516) 628-1439

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Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra ‘Christmas Special’

From redefining rock to reimagining Sinatra, Grammy-winning musician Mark Tremonti, backed by members of Frank Sinatra’s original orchestra, brings his timeless swing and holiday spirit to the Paramount. The lights go down. Familiar horns pipe up from a world-class orchestra as piano twinkles like the jackpot lights on a winning slot machine. Then, the voice kicks in. It has all of the smoky splendor those first few notes hinted at, but it ain’t Ol’ Blue Eyes. In a tailored suit with microphone in hand, it’s Mark Tremonti. The multiplatinum musician sounds just as at home paying homage to the catalog of Frank Sinatra as he does fronting Tremonti or shredding his soul out as the guitarist for Alter Bridge and Creed. Moreover, he’s doing it for a reason that would make the Chairman of the Board proud.

Accompanied by surviving members of Sinatra’s band as well as various top-notch players, Tremonti cut 14 classics for his Tremonti Sings Sinatra album, which he gifted to the National Down Syndrome Society as part of his new organization Take A Chance For Charity. All album proceeds go to NDSS to help those with developmental disabilities. With over 40 million albums sold, chart-topping releases, sold-out arenas, and countless appearances on television • Where: The Paramount, 370 and magazine covers, Tremonti’s influence on rock music is undeniable. Now, witness a New York Ave., Huntington new side of his artistry as he pays heartfelt tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra. This • Time: 8 p.m. is Tremonti like you’ve never heard him. Join in for a feel-good evening of classic jazz • Contact: ticketmaster.com or and seasonal favorites. $108.75, $86.50, $71.25, $59.75, $54.25, $43.75. paramountny.com

see and what we believe. Before abstraction took the spotlight in the mid-20th century, American art was defined by Realism — artists captured the world as they saw it. Often overlooked in conventional approaches to aesthetic progress, this exhibit explores how artists across generations have reimagined “the real” in strikingly different ways.

Works from both American and European artists are featured, On view through March 8.

• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

NOV Native American Fall Festival

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Join in the annual holiday event. The popular longstanding tradition honors the spirit and traditions of Long Island’s early residents at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve timed to coincide with Thanksgiving.

Varied activities include tool and pottery-making, spearthrowing and the use of the atlatl (a spear-throwing tool), primitive fire building (without matches!) and on-site campfire

cooking. Sample some authentic native foods and learn about the process of creating “dugout” canoes. Also see displays of artifacts from the museum collection and an authentic reproduction of a wigwam, scavenger hunt, and more.

Sands Point Preserve, the former summer residence of Howard Gould (1912-1917) and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim (1917-1930). For adults, but children 5+ are allowed. $10 per person.

• Where: 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; also Nov. 23 • Contact: garviespointmuseum. com or (516) 571-8010 or (516) 571-8011

• Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point • Time: Noon-2 p.m., also Dec. 14 • Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901

Open Mic Night

NOV Turkey Trot by the Bay

Bayville Village Arts Council presents their Open Mic Night featuring the HOW, one of Long Island’s favorite bands, playing an electrifying mix of blues, country, and rock. Join in this free concert and sing your heart out.

• Where: Bayville Arts Center, 88 Bayville Ave. • Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: artscouncil@bayville.org

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Join Oyster Bay’s Thanksgiving run.

Runners and walkers of all ages and ability levels are invited to come out and enjoy the festivities. The first 200 runners to cross the finish line (not time-based) and 100 runners who finish between 900th and 1000th place receive a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant.

• Where: 36 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay • Time: 9:30 a.m.

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Step back in time at Old Bethpage Village Restoration for some holiday fun. Immerse yourself in the sights and smells of the festive season, as those early years of our national day of feasting and giving thanks comes alive. Imagine that it’s 1863 and you’re preparing a holiday meal for your family, following President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation of the first official national holiday of Thanksgiving Day. The restored site bustles with activity as it readies for an old-fashioned Thanksgiving: wood-burning stoves, beehive ovens and hearths are fired up to prepare foods and baked goods made from 19th-century recipes. Culinary exhibits include the “spitting” and roasting of turkey in a tin reflector oven beside the Williams House hearth and preparation of pies at the Powell House. Also on display are 19th-century methods of food preservation employed for late fall crops. Historical period music adds to the festive atmosphere each afternoon. $15, $12 seniors and children 5-12.

• Where: 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Contact: oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org or call (516) 572-8409

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Gold Coast Business Association Tree Lighting

The Gold Coast Business Association hosts its annual tree lighting.

Celebrate the season with music, a magic show, holiday festivities and even a visit from Santa Claus.

• Where: Glen Head LIRR • Time: 5:30 p.m.

• Contact: goldcoastbusinessassocation.com or call (516) 860-5176

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How to cook a turkey Kennedy Schoell

OYSTER BAY HERALD — November 21, 2025

Compiled by Herald staff

Isabel Culver

Age 4, Oceanside

Age 7, Rockville Centre

Butter, salt and pepper, stuff it with some stuffing, sprinkle it with love, and put it in the oven til it’s done.

I don’t know, I would put it in the oven.

Alyssa R. Griffin/Herald

Photo courtesy Donna Kraus

Grade 1, Massapequa

Cosette Farr

Ace Ortiz

Age 6, Lynbrook

Age 8, Inwood If I had to cook a turkey I would buy a turkey, put the season stuff on it and put it in the oven!

Get a turkey from the farm, put him in the oven. The oven has to be hot and you cook it for 7 minutes and 8 seconds.

Then it’s turkey that we can eat.”

Photo courtesy Massapequa School District

Photo courtesy Angela Ortiz

Photo courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

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You have to catch the turkey, take the feathers off, season it and cook it.

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Landon Blinder

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO:Nicole Karis, Estate of Nancy Barry A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501, United States.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on December 3, 2025 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why the Petition To Deposit with the Nassau County Treasurer by the Public Administrator of Nassau County, a copy of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the Estate of Rosemary Barry, should not be granted.

[X] Further relief sought (if any): Nicole Karis’s distributive share in the amount of $ 79,121.29, plus applicable interest, and Nancy Barry’s distributive share in the amount of $ 79,121.29, plus applicable interest, less $75.00 representing the Court’s mandatory fee to file the Petition and less related administration costs in this proceeding, be deposited with the Nassau County Treasurer pursuant to SCPA § 2223.

Dated, Attested, and Sealed, HON. Rhonda E. Fischer Rhonda E. Fischer, Acting Surrogate October 23, 2025 (Seal) s/ Debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC Firm Name (516) 538-1111 Telephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 Address NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a

right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney 156553

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST DON FORCHELLI, III; NICOLE MARIE FORCHELLI; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 3, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 10, 2025 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 79 Capitol Heights Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oyster Bay, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 24 Block: B Lot: 32. Approximate amount of judgment $712,992.43 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #000595/2017.

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-000569 87694 156602 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST GLENN A. SPELLMAN AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WESSIE V. SPELLMAN WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF GEORGE HENRY SPELLMAN, GEORGE H. SPELLMAN, III AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF WESSIE V. SPELLMAN WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF GEORGE HENRY SPELLMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered December 19, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 28 Cross Street, Locust Valley, NY 11560. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Locust Valley, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, and State of New York, Section 30, Block 7, Lot 139 & 141.

Approximate amount of judgment $355,697.

69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604609/2019. Michele Bencivinni, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-002006 87639 156579

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. PEPE/BERARD CAPITAL LLC, Plaintiff- againstMARIANNE AL MANSOOR, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 7, 2025 and entered on October 14, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

PARCEL I situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Oyster Bay Cove, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Right of Way (50 foot wide) where the division line between premises herein described and land now or formerly of Higgins intersects the said easterly side of said Right of Way (5O foot wide) said point or place of beginning also being distant the following eight courses and distances from a stone monument located on the northerly side of Cove Road where the southeasterly comer of

land now or formerly of H. H. Weeks and the southwesterly corner of land now or formerly of Higgins intersects the said northerly side of Cove Road: 1. North 87 degrees 49 minutes East along the northerly side of Cove Road 87.48 feet. 2.

South 88 degrees 54 minutes East along the northerly side of Cove Road 183 .00 feet to a point on the northerly side of Cove Road where the center line of aforesaid 50 foot wide Right of Way intersects the northerly side of Cove Road; 3. North 1 degree 06 minutes East along the center line of aforesaid 50 foot wide Right of Way 70.00 feet; 4. Northeasterly along the center line of aforesaid 50 foot Right of Way and along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 135 .00 feet a distance of 87 .18 feet said curve being subtended by a chord 85 .68 feet in length bearing North 19 degrees 36 minutes East to a point; 5.

Northeasterly along the center line of aforesaid 50 foot wide Right of Way and along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 513.00 feet a distance of 105.20 feet. said curve being subtended by a chord 105.02 feet in length bearing North 43 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds East to a point.

6. Northeasterly along the center line of aforesaid 50 foot wide Right of Way and along the arc of a curve bearing to the left having a radius of 123.00 feet a distance of 172.82 feet said curve being subtended by a chord 158.34 feet in length bearing North 9 degrees 36 minutes East to a point; 7.

Northwesterly along the center line of aforesaid 50 foot wide Right of Way and along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 778.02 feet a distance of 66.57 feet, said curve being subtended by chord 66.55 feet in length bearing North 28 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds West to a point; 8. North 64 degrees 06 minutes East across the aforesaid Right of Way 25.00 feet to point or place of BEGINNING; RUNNING THENCE from said point or place of beginning northerly along the easterly side of aforesaid 50 feet

wide Right of Way and along a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 778.02 feet a distance of 295.15 feet said curve being subtended by a chord 293.39 feet in length bearing North 15 degrees 01 minutes 55 seconds West to a point and land now or formerly of Higgins; THENCE along land now or formerly of Higgins North 55 degrees 27 minutes 40 seconds East 274.88 feet to Oyster Bay Cove; THENCE along Oyster Bay Cove the following four courses and distances: 1.

South 24 degrees 38 minutes East 10.34 feet; 2. South 33 degrees 43 minutes East 170.86 feet; 3.

South 25 degrees 54 minutes East 142.38 feet; 4.South 16 degrees 57 minutes East 78.25 feet to land now or formerly of Higgins; THENCE along said last mentioned land the following two courses and distances: 1 . South 73 degrees 13 minutes 25 seconds West 50 .00 feet; 2.

South 76 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West 294.87 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. TOGETHER with an easement for ingress and egress over a 50 foot Right of Way to Cove Road, the center line of which is distant the following two courses and distances from a stone monument located on the northerly side of Cove Road where the southeasterly comer of land now or formerly of H.H. Weekes and the southwesterly comer of land now or formerly of Higgins intersects the said northerly side of Cove Road: 1. North 87 degrees 49 minutes East along the northerly side of Cove Road 87 .48 feet; 2.

South 88 degrees 54 minutes East 183 .00 feet to a point on the northerly side of Cove Road; where the center line of said 5O foot wide Right of Way intersects the northerly side of Cove Road, the point or place of beginning; RUNNING THENCE from said point or place of beginning northerly along the center of said 50 foot wide Right of way the following six courses and distances: 1. North 1 degree 06 minutes East 70.00 feet; 2.Along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of

135.00 feet a distance of 87 .18 feet said curve being subtended by a chord 83 .68 feet in length bearing North 19 degrees 36 minutes East to a point; 3.

Along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 513.00 feet a distance of 105.20 feet, said curve being subtended by a chord 105.02 feet in length bearing North 43 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds East to a point; 4. Along the arc of a curve bearing to the left having a radius of 123 .00 feet a distance of 172.82 feet, said curve bearing subtended by a chord 158.94 feet in length bearing North 9 degrees 36 minutes East to a point; 5.

Along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 778.02 feet a distance of 66.57 feet, said curve being subtended by a chord 66.55 feet in length bearing North 28 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds West to a point; 6. Along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 803.02 feet a distance of 304.63 feet, said curve being subtended by a chord 302.82 feet in length bearing North 15 degrees 01 minutes 55 seconds West to a point.

PARCEL II situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Oyster Bay Cove, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the northwesterly corner of premises herein described distant the following courses and distances from a stone monument located on the northerly side of Cove Road where the southeasterly corner of land now or formerly H.H. Weekes and the southwesterly corner of land now or formerly of Higgins intersects the said northerly side of Cove Road; 1. North 87 degrees 49 minutes East along the northerly side of Cove Road 87.48 feet; 2.

South 88 degrees 54 minutes East along the northerly side of Cove Road 163.00 feet to a point on the northerly side of Cove Road where the center line of 50 foot wide Right of Way intersects the northerly side of Cove Road; 3. North 1 degree 06 minutes East

along the center line of said 50 foot wide Right of Way 70.00 feet; 4.

Northeasterly along the center line of said 50 foot wide Right of Way and along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 135 .00 feet a distance of 87 .18 feet said curve being subtended by a chord 85.68 feet in length bearing North 19 degrees 36 minutes East to a point; 5.

Northeasterly along the center line of said 50 foot wide Right of Way and along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 513.00 feet a distance of 105.20 feet, said curve being subtended by a chord 105.22 feet in length bearing North 43 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds East to a point; 6. Northeasterly along the center line of said 50 foot wide Right of Way along the arc of a curve bearing to the left having a radius of 123.00 feet a distance of 172.83 feet, said curve being subtended by a chord 158.94 feet in length bearing North 9 degrees 36 minutes East to a point; 7.

Northwesterly along the center line of said 50 foot wide Right of Way and along a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 778.02 feet a distance of 66.57 feet, said curve being subtended by a chord 66.55 feet in length bearing North 28 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds West to a point; 8. Northwesterly along the center Line of said 50 foot wide Right of Way and along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 803.02 feet a distance of 304.63 feet, said curve being subtended by a chord 302.82 feet in length bearing North 15 degrees 01 minutes 55 seconds West to a point; 9.

Running across said Right of Way North 85 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds East 25.00 feet to land now or formerly of Higgins; 10. North 55 degrees 27 minutes 40 seconds East along land now or formerly of Higgins 274.88 feet to Oyster Bay Cove; 11.

North 24 degrees 28 minutes West and part of the distance through s stone monument and along Oyster Bay Cove 120.00 feet; 12. North 13 degrees 04 minutes West along Oyster Bay Cove 113.40 feet; 13.

North 1 degree 31 minutes East along Oyster Bay Cove 97.30

feet to a stone monument and land now or formerly of B.G. Weekes; 14. South 85 degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds East along land now or formerly of B.G. Weekes 174.18 feet to a stone monument and land now or formerly of Higgins; 15. South 44 degrees 41 minutes 40 seconds West along land now or formerly 17.97 feet to Oyster Bay Cove; 16. South 44 degrees 32 minutes 10 seconds East along Oyster Bay Cove 86.92 feet; 17. South 20 degrees 12 minutes 40 seconds East along Oyster Bay Cove 20.41 feet; 18. South 35 degrees 00 minutes 40 seconds East along Oyster Bay Cove 34.08 feet; 19. South 58 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds East along Oyster Bay Cove 11. 12 feet; 20.

South 33 degrees 28 minutes 50 seconds East along Oyster Bay Cove 13.00 feet; 21.

South 28 degrees 05 minutes 20 seconds West along Oyster Bay Cove 11.94 feet; 22.

South 26 degrees 53 minutes 40 seconds East along Oyster Bay Cove 29.03 feet; 23.

South 22 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East along Oyster Bay Cove 44.46 feet to the point or place of beginning; RUNNING THENCE from said point or place of beginning and along land now or formerly of Higgins North 58 degrees 21 minutes 35 seconds East 103.64 feet to Oyster Bay Cove; THENCE along Oyster Bay Cove the following eight courses and distances: 1. South 7 degrees 21 minutes 05 seconds East 15.52 feet; 2. South 10 degrees 33 minutes 10 seconds West 34.89 feet; 3. South 62 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds West 25.34 feet; 4. South 55 degrees 08 minutes 20 seconds West 48.69 feet; 5. South 60 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds West 21.28 feet; 6. North 56 degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds West 8.34 feet; 7. North 11 degrees 10 minutes 10 seconds East 35.05 feet; 8. North 22 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West 6.82 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. SBL# 27-D-30, 31 Said premises known as 30 COVE WOODS ROAD, OYSTER BAY, NY 11771

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Approximate amount of lien $3,490,130.38 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 618015/2023.

JOHN BOKLAK, ESQ., Referee McGovern & Amodio, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 2 William Street, Suite 306, White Plains, NY 10601 {* OYSTER BAY*} 156790

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS JERICHO WATER DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CARBON MEDIA CONTRACT NO. G4-26 Sealed Bids for Contract No. G4-26, Requirements Contract for the Purchase of Carbon Media will be received by the Jericho Water District, located at 125 Convent Road, Syosset, New York, no later than 9:00 a.m.

(Local Time), on Friday, December 12, 2025, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of furnishing carbon media for various size carbon vessels for various facilities within the District.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Checklist, Bid, Bid Bond, Statement of Surety’s Intent, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Wage Rates, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: Jericho Water District 125 Convent Road Syosset, NY 11791 D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015 Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, will be available no later than Friday, November 21, 2025, and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: dbea.biddyhq.com under ‘public projects.’

Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if

any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office.

All bidders must become registered planholders and obtain a set of the Contract Documents and All Addenda.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1 845-651-3845, as a download upon payment of a $100.00 non-refundable bid fee.

Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements directly with REV and pay for all reproduction, packaging and shipping costs.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the Bid submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to

furnish the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement within ten (10) days of the Notice of Award.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

All Contractors and their subcontractors must register with the NYS Bureau of Public Works and Prevailing Wage Enforcement prior to submitting a Bid and evidence of registration submitted with the Bid. Bidders are also required to comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER decides to be for the best interest of the OWNER. A public meeting may also be held at the time and place noted above wherein the District will conduct such regular and other business which is properly brought before the Board of Commissioners.

Note: All questions must be submitted, in writing, to Andrew Marrandino, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025. Questions must be sent via email to amarrandino@dbeng.com.

Board of Commissioners Jericho Water District Date November 21, 2025 By: James Asmus, Secretary 156898

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS JERICHO WATER DISTRICT CONTRACT NO. G5-26 REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL WORK AT VARIOUS DISTRICT FACILITIES Sealed Bids for Contract No. G5-26 for Requirements Contract for Electrical Work at Various District Facilities will be received by the Jericho Water District, located at 125 Convent Road, Syosset, New York no later than 9:00 a.m.

(Local Time), on Friday, December 12, 2025, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The scope of work of this Contract includes furnishing all labor, tools, transportation, materials and equipment for preventative maintenance, miscellaneous electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and other electrical work as required and directed by the District at various facilities located throughout the Water District.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Checklist, Bid, Bid Bond, Statement of Surety’s Intent, Agreement, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: Jericho Water District 125 Convent Road Syosset, NY 11791 D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015 Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, will be available on Friday, November 21, 2025. and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: dbea.biddyhq.com under ‘public projects’.

Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office.

All bidders must obtain a set of the Contract Documents and All Addenda.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be

obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1 877-272-0216, as a download upon payment of a $100.00 non-refundable bid fee.

Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements directly with REV and pay for all reproduction, packaging and shipping costs.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the Bid submitted.

The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement within ten (10) days of the Notice

of Award.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

All Contractors and their subcontractors must register with the NYS Bureau of Public Works and Prevailing Wage Enforcement prior to submitting a Bid and evidence of registration submitted with the Bid. Bidders are also required to comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER decides to be for the best interest of the OWNER. A public meeting may also be held at the time and place noted above wherein the District will conduct such regular and other business which is properly brought before the Board of Commissioners.

Note: All questions must be submitted, in writing, to Andrew Marrandino, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025. Questions must be sent via email to amarrandino@dbeng.com.

Board of Commissioners Jericho Water District Date: November 21, 2025 By: James Asmus, Secretary 156897 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS JERICHO WATER DISTRICT CONTRACT NO. G2-26 REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR ROAD RESTORATION Sealed Bids for Contract No. G2-26 for Requirements Contract for Road Restoration

will be received by the Jericho Water District, located at 125 Convent Road, Syosset, New York no later than 9:00 a.m. (Local Time), on Friday, December 12, 2025, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The scope of work on this on-call contract includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals as necessary for the restoration of roads, curbs, grass, concrete, and pavement markings as needed and as directed by the District.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Checklist, Bid, Bid Bond, Statement of Surety’s Intent, Agreement, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Maintenance Bond, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: Jericho Water District 125 Convent Road Syosset, NY 11791 D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015 Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, will be available on Friday, November 21, 2025, and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: dbea.biddyhq.com under ‘public projects’.

Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office.

All bidders must obtain a set of the Contract Documents and All Addenda.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1 877-272-0216, as a download upon payment of a $100.00 non-refundable bid fee.

Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements directly with REV and pay for

all reproduction, packaging and shipping costs.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the Bid submitted.

The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement within ten (10) days of the Notice of Award.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of

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employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

All Contractors and their subcontractors must register with the NYS Bureau of Public Works and Prevailing Wage Enforcement prior to submitting a Bid and evidence of registration submitted with the Bid. Bidders are also required to comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER decides to be for the best interest of the OWNER. A public meeting may also be held at the time and place noted above wherein the District will conduct such regular and other business which is properly brought before the Board of Commissioners.

Note: All questions must be submitted, in writing, to Andrew Marrandino, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025. Questions must be sent via email to amarrandino@dbeng.com.

Board of Commissioners Jericho Water District Date: November 21, 2025 By: James Asmus, Secretary 156900

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS JERICHO WATER DISTRICT CONTRACT NO. G3-26 REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REPAIRS Sealed Bids for Contract No. G3-26 for Requirements Contract for Water Distribution System Repairs will be received by the Jericho Water District, located at 125 Convent Road, Syosset, New York no later than 9:00 a.m.

(Local Time), on Friday, December 12, 2025, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The scope of work on this on-call contract includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and

incidentals as necessary for the construction of water mains, valves, fittings, hydrants, water services, and site restoration as needed and as directed by the District.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Checklist, Bid, Bid Bond, Statement of Surety’s Intent, Agreement, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Maintenance Bond, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: Jericho Water District 125 Convent Road Syosset, NY 11791 D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015 Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, will be available on Friday, November 21, 2025, and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: dbea.biddyhq.com under ‘public projects’.

Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office.

All bidders must obtain a set of the Contract Documents and All Addenda.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1 877-272-0216, as a download upon payment of a $100.00 non-refundable bid fee.

Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements directly with REV and pay for all reproduction, packaging and shipping costs.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or

better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the Bid submitted.

The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement within ten (10) days of the Notice of Award.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

All Contractors and their subcontractors must register with the NYS Bureau of Public Works and Prevailing Wage Enforcement prior to submitting a Bid and evidence of registration submitted with the Bid.

Bidders are also required to comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER decides to be for the best interest of the OWNER. A public meeting may also be held at the time and place noted above wherein the District will conduct such regular and other business which is properly brought before the Board of Commissioners.

Note: All questions must be submitted, in writing, to Andrew Marrandino, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025. Questions must be sent via email to amarrandino@dbeng.com.

Board of Commissioners Jericho Water District Date: November 21, 2025 By: James Asmus, Secretary 156899 LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS JERICHO WATER DISTRICT SUPPLY AND DELIVER LIQUID SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE CONTRACT NO. G6-26 Sealed Bids for Contract No. G6-26 Supply and Deliver Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite will be received by the Jericho Water District, located in the conference room at 125 Convent Road, Syosset, New York, no later than 9:00 a.m.

(Local Time), on Friday, December 12, 2025, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The scope of work of this contract includes supplying and delivering liquid sodium hypochlorite to the various Jericho Water District well facilities.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Checklist, Bid, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Specifications and

Addenda may be examined at the following locations: Jericho Water District 125 Convent Road Syosset, New York 11791 D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015 Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, will be available on Friday, November 21, 2025, and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: dbea.biddyhq.com under ‘public projects’.

Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office.

All bidders must obtain a set of the Contract Documents and All Addenda.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1 877-272-0216, as a download upon payment of a $100.00 non-refundable bid fee.

Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements directly with REV and pay for all reproduction, packaging and shipping costs.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the Bid submitted.

The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New

York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement within ten (10) days of the Notice of Award.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

All Contractors and their subcontractors must register with the NYS Bureau of Public Works and Prevailing Wage Enforcement prior to submitting a Bid and evidence of registration submitted with the Bid. Bidders are also required to comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER decides to be for the best interest of the OWNER. A public meeting may also be held at the time and place noted above

wherein the District will conduct such regular and other business which is properly brought before the Board of Commissioners.

Note: All questions must be submitted, in writing, to Andrew Marrandino, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025. Questions must be sent via email to amarrandino@dbeng.com.

Board of Commissioners Jericho Water District Date: November 21, 2025 By: James Asmus, Secretary 156896 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

EST, at the office of the Oyster Bay Sewer District, 15 Bay Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, 11771, for furnishing approximately 7,700 gallons of 38 to 42% sodium bisulfite solution during 2026.

The chemical shall be delivered in returnable 55-gallon drums.

General specifications and bid form must be obtained at the Oyster Bay Sewer District, Oyster Bay, New York, 11771.

The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid considered most advantageous to the purchaser.

OYSTER BAY SEWER DISTRICT Thomas D. Galasso Joseph G. Pecora, P.E. James T. Whelan Board of Commissioners 156893 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

EST, at the office of the Oyster Bay Sewer District, 15 Bay Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, 11771, for furnishing approximately 25,000 gallons of sodium hypochlorite during 2026.

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution shall contain up to 16% available chlorine and not less than 14% available chlorine when delivered.

General specifications and bid form must be obtained at the Oyster Bay Sewer District, Oyster Bay, New York, 11771.

The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid considered most advantageous to the purchaser.

OYSTER BAY SEWER DISTRICT Thomas D. Galasso Joseph G. Pecora, P.E. James T. Whelan Board of Commissioners 156892 LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS JERICHO WATER DISTRICT CONTRACT NO. C5-25 HUNT CLUB WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS Sealed Bids for Contract No. C5-25 for Hunt Club Water Main Improvements will be received by the Jericho Water District office, located at 125 Convent Road, Syosset, New York, no later than 9:00 a.m. (Local Time), on Friday, December 12, 2025, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract generally consists of water main installation, connections to existing water mains, and site restoration throughout the project area.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Checklist, Bid, Bid Bond, Statement of Surety’s Intent, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Maintenance Bond, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: Jericho Water District 125 Convent Road Syosset, NY 11791 D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015 Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, will be available on Friday, November 21, 2025, and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: dbea.biddyhq.com under ‘public projects’.

Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

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partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office.

All bidders must obtain a set of the Contract Documents and All Addenda.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1 877-272-0216, as a download upon payment of a $100.00 non-refundable bid fee.

Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements directly with REV and pay for all reproduction, packaging and shipping costs.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the

Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the Bid submitted.

The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement within ten (10) days of the Notice of Award.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section

103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

All contractors and their subcontractors must be registered with the NYS Bureau of Public Work and Prevailing Wage Enforcement prior to submitting a bid and evidence of registration submitted with the bid.

Bidders are also required to comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER decides to be for the best interest of the OWNER. A public meeting may also be held at the time and place noted above wherein the District will conduct such regular and other business which is properly brought before the Board of Commissioners.

Note: All questions must be submitted, in writing, to Collin

Jacobs no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Questions must be sent via email to cjacobs@db-eng.com.

Board of Commissioners Jericho Water District Date: November 21, 2025 By:James Asmus, Secretary 156895 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

EST, at the office of the Oyster Bay Sewer District, 15 Bay Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, 11771, for removal and disposal of grit and screenings from the District sewage treatment plant during 2026.

General specifications and bid form must be obtained at the Oyster Bay Sewer District, Oyster Bay, New York, 11771.

The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid considered most advantageous to the purchaser.

OYSTER BAY SEWER DISTRICT Thomas D. Galasso Joseph G. Pecora, P.E. James T. Whelan Board of Commissioners 156894

The LuminoCity Festival, a popular holiday lights extravaganza, is back at Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park this winter with an all-new theme and attractions.

This year’s theme, “Fantasy Winter Fairyland,” transforms 14 acres of the park into one of the largest immersive walk-through light festivals in the country, featuring dazzling light displays, towering sculptures, and countless photo opportunities.

“Each time we return to this remarkable venue is yet another opportunity to deliver on a promise we renew annually — to create indelible holiday memories for each and every one of our guests,” Xiaoyi Chen, founder and chief executive of LuminoCity said. “We are proud to partner with Nassau County once more to present this showcase event, and are beyond thrilled that it has become a tradition for so many in the community. Long Island is our home, and there is no place like home for the holidays.”

Among this year’s attractions are a spectacular 50-foot “Castle in the Sky” — one of the tallest light sculptures in North

America — a four-story Christmas tree, and millions of LED lights, enough to blanket the Brooklyn Bridge. The festival will also feature winning submissions from the annual Lumi’s Utopia children’s art initiative, now in its fifth year. In partnership with the Long Island Children’s Museum, the program transforms kids’ hand-drawn creations into illuminated 3D sculptures.

“I am proud to welcome LuminoCity’s Holiday Lights Festival back to Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park for the 2025 winter season,” said Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “Each year, this spectacular attraction draws tens of thousands of visitors from across Long Island and beyond, boosting our local economy and showcasing Nassau County as a premier destination for family-friendly events. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, I invite everyone to come experience the magic of LuminoCity right here in Eisenhower Park.”

The Eisenhower Park event remains LuminoCity’s longest-running signature festival. Since its debut in 2022, more than 160,000 guests have attended.

For more information, visit LuminoCityFestival.com.

The lantern display features the artwork of local children.

Kemal Yigiter, 7, from Dix Hills, in front of his drawing of ‘Marshmallow’ — all lit up.

Maria Kousiaris, 9, of Old Brookville, took in the display at opening night.

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ith each passing day of the government shutdown, the impact was being felt on Long Island in many ways, by many people. To be clear, the situation superseded politics. Shutdowns of the federal government have the same impact on all of us, regardless of which side we lean toward on Election Day. As the situation dragged on, much attention was focused on the hold on funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProCHARLES gram, which sustains nearly 3 milLAVINE lion people in New York state, including 183,000 on Long Island. Gov. Kathy Hochul was correct when she called it nothing less than “a public health crisis that puts the lives of nearly one million New York children and over 800,000 older adults in our state at risk.”

While the money the governor fasttracked to assist food banks throughout the state helped, it never came close to the more than $7 billion the state relies on annually from the federal government for SNAP. With Thanksgiving approaching, and demand for SNAP

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benefits at record levels, there was an added emphasis on the dire need for the situation to be resolved — but Thanksgiving is just one day. Food insecurity is all too real for average families just trying to meet their loved ones’ most basic needs.

With Thanksgiving come colder weather and the need to keep our homes warm. That’s something most of us take for granted, but not those who rely on programs like the Home Energy Assistance Program. Like SNAP, funding for HEAP was also held up, delaying the ability of those most in need to apply for and receive assistance to heat their homes. Last year, about 70,000 Long Islanders received $19 million from the program. They will be left out in the cold the next time we have to go through this.

The shutdown highlighted just how reliant Long Island’s economy is on federal spending. According to an estimate published in Newsday, the loss of federal employee wages alone would amount to 1 percent of Long Island’s total GDP for as long as the shutdown lasted.

What do these numbers actually mean in terms of our everyday lives?

Well, beyond eating and keeping warm, there are many other impacts, as illustrated in a letter written to the members

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of Long Island’s congressional delegation during the shutdown by the Association for a Better Long Island. It noted that a federal government shutdown “is not a harmless administrative pause, but an active drain on our local economic health,” adding, “The ongoing impasse, regardless of the policy disagreements driving it, is creating serious, tangible, and far-reaching economic repercussions for the residents and businesses of Long Island.”

ABLI pointed out the effects in many areas of the economy, some of which were already being felt, while others surely would have been had it dragged on even longer. Those included the retail sector, with an anticipated reduction in consumer spending impacting businesses large and small, as well as local municipalities, which rely on the resulting tax revenue; Long Island’s 31,000 federal employees whose duties are deemed “nonessential” and were placed on leave or furloughed, and faced the possibility of losing their jobs permanently; delays in the processing of Small Business Administration loans and loan guarantees, starving businesses of necessary operating capital, stifling job creation and paralyzing growth initiatives; infrastructure and development uncertainty

his one highlighted just how reliant Long Island’s economy is on federal spending.

resulting from the freezing of federal grants and programs for essential improvements, including transit, cleanenergy projects and environmental remediation; residential real estate, with closures or staffing shortages at federal agencies resulting in problems for people seeking to obtain mortgages and flood insurance; research institutions, including Cold Spring Harbor National Laboratory, which saw federal research funds drying up; and air travel, with delays and disruptions due to shortages of air traffic controllers that strained operations across the national system.

As ABLI pointed out, a government shutdown compromises workers’ financial security, weakens the viability of large and small businesses, and undermines the public trust in governing institutions.

This wasn’t the first government shutdown, and with just another continuing resolution by Congress essentially kicking the can down the road — yet again — it will certainly not be the last. It was, however, the longest and most impactful. And the most eye-opening.

For everyone’s sake, now is the time for both sides to put their differences aside and find a way to work together to prevent this from happening again.

Charles Lavine represents the 13th Assembly District.

In the fight of our lives, all over again

n November 2020, in the maw of the pandemic, I wrote a column about Thanksgiving dinner with my husband, dinner for just two. Our kids and grandkids and friends were isolating, in hiding from a novel viral enemy.

Looking for a historical precedent, I compared the fear crisscrossing America to what it must have felt like in Berlin after World War II, when Stalin’s troops cut off the city. The plan was to choke the Berliners into capitulation to Russia.

On the ground, it looked hopeless RANDI and inevitable.

Then, in an audaKREISS cious countermove, the United States launched the Berlin airlift, and for 15 months planes dropped food, medicine and fuel — 2 million tons of supplies — until Stalin blinked in 1949 and lifted the blockade. We didn’t know it would succeed when we began. We did it because it was what was needed to save Berlin from Stalin’s tyranny.

I was inspired by this bit of history because it speaks to America’s ability to

meet the moment. Ingenuity and courage are homegrown assets, and we never needed these strengths more than we did during the pandemic, more than we do now.

In that Thanksgiving 2020 column, I wrote, “Our new enemy is Covid-19, which is rampaging through our cities and states, killing people in increasing numbers and threatening our well-being and our prosperity. We need to summon the courage to win this war . . .

“We have missed the chance to get ahead of the firestorm, but we still have agency. Don’t gather at parties or bars or family events. It won’t be forever, and it might save someone you love . . .

“This Thanksgiving we must accept the sacrifice of a simpler holiday, without expecting family to board planes or sit around a table for 15 or 20. We can do this. We can do it this year, in the hope that next year we can be thankful for lives saved.”

One year later, the world had turned.

I wrote, “All of us have had our Covid vaccines and boosters; we are brought back to normal by the moonshot of

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modern medicine, the development of an effective vaccine in 18 months . . .

“Today we are back to our jobs. Kids are back in school. This Thanksgiving we will sit down with our family to start reweaving the ties that have stretched thin over the months of this pandemic . . .

“I have often written about gratitude for the small things that charge our days with interest and pleasure. This year my gratitude is singular, profound and unending. I am so thankful to the researchers and scientists and companies and governments and leaders who took on Covid-19 and dug in for the fight . . .

“I thank everyone who brought us to this day, from the doctors and nurses to the supermarket workers to the teachers and parents of young children, to the bench researchers who put in the hours, day after day and month after month . . .

“This year at our Thanksgiving there will be a too-big turkey and stuffing and cranberry sauce. Leaves and grains for the vegetarian. We will hug and kiss our kids and grandkids, feeling safe enough with our jabs and boosters. Then we will

our years ago next week, it seemed vaccines had saved the day.

But no.

feast on my apple cranberry crumble with a topping of gratitude for this country and countries everywhere where scientists are educated, supported and honored because the work they do alleviates suffering and perpetuates life on earth.”

This week, as we approach Thanksgiving 2025, it is, quite unbelievably, our very democracy that is under threat. We are in a season of political instability, irrational attacks on our institutions, and a drift toward authoritarianism. As we witness the trampling of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, the military occupation of our cities and the willingness to sacrifice American laws and values for personal gain and power, we know that this threat, too, has gone viral.

And, irony of ironies, our government leaders are questioning the efficacy of the original lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine and all the life-saving vaccines that have kept us and our children alive.

When we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner this year, my prayer will be for America to find its footing, to support leaders who will launch a political moonshot or Berlin Airlift to save our souls and our country.

Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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n an age when digital arguments erupt faster than we can refresh our screens, it has become almost instinctual to dive into online debates with strangers. Facebook threads balloon into battlegrounds, discussions on X collapse into insults and Reddit comment chains can devolve into tribal shouting matches. For many, this ritual has become a daily habit — almost a sport. Yet it leaves most people feeling drained, angry, unheard and oddly isolated.

There’s a healthier, more human alternative: step away from the glowing screen and go meet your neighbors face to face. It sounds old-fashioned, almost quaint, but that simplicity is exactly what makes it powerful.

When we talk to people in person — people who live next door, down the street or across the hall — we’re reminded that disagreements do not automatically make someone an enemy. You hear their tone of voice, notice their expressions and see the full, complex person behind the viewpoint. The humanity that gets flattened into a five-word comment reappears. And so does your own.

Online, a single sentence can turn someone into a villain in your mind. A meme can become a stand-in for an entire group you’ve never actually spoken to. Algorithms feed outrage because outrage keeps you scrolling. But face-toface conversations break that cycle.

They prioritize curiosity over hostility, nuance over certainty, and listening over scoring points.

This shift is good for both civic and personal health. Psychologists have long known that real-world social interactions reduce anxiety, increase life satisfaction and strengthen emotional resilience. Sitting with someone, even someone who has different opinions, calms the nervous system in ways digital communication never can. You breathe more slowly. You think more clearly. You remember that disagreements don’t have to be disagreeable.

There’s also something grounding about being part of a physical community rather than a virtual crowd. The person you’re talking to isn’t a random stranger with an anonymous avatar; they’re someone who shares your sidewalk, your grocery store, your weather and your local challenges. That shared context encourages mutual respect. You might still disagree — honestly, you probably will — but the disagreement becomes a conversation, not a war.

And consider the ripple effects. When neighbors talk, they build trust. When trust grows, communities become stronger, safer and more resilient. People are more likely to help one another, support local initiatives, and intervene when someone is struggling. Civil discourse becomes possible again — something increasingly rare in a world where

shouting has replaced dialogue.

Face-to-face conversations also make room for humility. Online arguments often are myopic and pernicious. In person, you’re more likely to acknowledge what you don’t know, to soften your stance or to revise your thinking.

Most surprisingly, you might even discover that the “other side” isn’t as far away as the internet insists. Maybe you share concerns, values or experiences.

Maybe you’re both frustrated by the same problems, even if you imagine different solutions. Or maybe you simply end up respecting each other enough to continue the conversation later. And you may learn something new about an issue or about your community — or even about yourself.

That’s the heart of a healthy society — not unanimous agreement, but constructive connection.

If we truly want better conversations, less stress and stronger communities, the solution isn’t another heated thread or another algorithm-driven argument.

There are many ways to move from behind the screen and interact with others in real life.

It’s going out to dinner with friends, joining a club, becoming part of a sports team or taking a continuing education class. The internet may connect us instantly, but only face-to-face interactions remind us why connection matters in the first place.

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t this time of year, many families with high school students visit colleges. Some visit nearby campuses that are within reach academically and financially, while others travel to what they consider more prestigious institutions. Whichever the choice, it’s imperative for parents and prospective students to plan carefully.

Students and their families should consider how far from home is acceptable. Will the student be most comfortable in a large city, a suburban or a rural ROBERT A. setting area? Will he or she live on camSCOTT pus, in the town or at home?

How large a campus is acceptable? Some universities have 50,000 or more students, and some colleges have fewer than 1,500. The best fit is one that is not only challenging for academic and personal growth, but also caring and focused on student achievement.

The cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies is another consideration. Some families are willing to borrow to send their child to a prestigious college. If a good education and preparation for life are the goals, that isn’t

necessary. It’s better to find the best fit for the student.

Families and students should use publicly available information such as college guides and the federal College Scorecard to decide on a list of colleges to visit and examine more closely. A high school guidance counselor should have a library of materials, and should know about where former students have gone to college.

According to the National Survey of Student Engagement 2017-23, students at most colleges, the least selective as well as the most selective, rate their campus experience about the same on measures of critical thinking and analysis, quantitative reasoning, collaboration with peers, access to diverse perspectives and student-faculty interactions.

On the following measures, however, more selective colleges provide the biggest impact: internships, leadership opportunities, working on research with faculty, and studying abroad.

The federal College Scorecard can be a useful tool for examining general data about colleges and comparing institutions, but it cannot convey the personality of an institution. A publication such as the “Fiske Guide to Colleges” gives a fuller picture of a campus.

After deciding on where to visit, call

for an appointment, ask to sit in on a class, talk to a faculty member and current students, tour a residence hall, and check out the dining facilities. Afterward, reflect on the following:

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t’s such an important decision, and the answers to so many questions figure into it.

■ Feel: Were the students, faculty and staff you met on campus friendly and spontaneous, or were they cold and scripted?

■ Admissions: What weight is given to test scores? Of what influence are athletic prowess or alumni connections in the admissions process?

■ Academics: Are students assigned a faculty adviser? How easy is it to change majors? Who provides guidance on graduate studies and careers?

■ Who teaches? Do full-time faculty teach undergraduates, or is most instruction done by graduate assistants?

■ Enrollment: Is the student body economically diverse?

■ Financial aid: Will financial aid awards be adjusted for tuition increases?

■ Health and safety: Does the campus have a health center? Does the college provide transportation to go shopping off campus?

■ Housing and food service: Is there

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sufficient residential-hall space to house all undergraduates, or must students live in fraternity and sorority houses or off campus? Does the dining hall offer meals three times a day, seven days a week when classes are in session?

■ Social life: Does the campus offer a rich cultural life and support a variety of clubs and organizations, or do Greek societies dominate the social scene? Do many students leave campus on the weekend?

■ Career placement: Does the career office offer information about jobs on campus and in the summer? Does it have information on internships, both paid and voluntary? Who are some successful alumni in the student’s fields of interest?

While college graduates have improved outcomes in income, employment, health and civic engagement, college requires an investment of time, energy and intellect as well as money. So it’s important that the college and the student “fit” together in a way that is not only challenging but supportive. The right fit is more important than prestige. College is intended to enrich your life as well as your wallet.

Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”

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