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Nearly 70 musicians gathered in the band room to learn music from “The Greatest Showman,” which will be featured at the Newsday Marching Band Festival Oct. 20-22.

Seaford H.S. marching band brings ‘The Greatest Viking’ to the field By HUNTER FENOLLOL hfenollol@liherald.com

Nearly 100 Seaford High School students spent four days this month sweating through marching drills, memorizing music and perfecting choreography as they prepared to bring a circus to the football field. The school’s marching band’s 2026 production, “The Greatest Viking,” takes inspiration from the 2017 film “The Greatest Showman” and will feature music from the movie, elaborate costumes and a series of circus-themed performances. The roughly seven-minute show includes “The Greatest Show” and “This Is Me,” before concluding with a combination of “Never Enough” and “From Now On.” Along the way, audiences will see platespinning, acrobatics, tumbling, singing and a tightrope act, along with a percussionist performing upside down. The show is particularly meaningful to the school’s class of 2027, which selected this year’s theme. Band director Anthony Romeo said stu-

dents began discussing ideas in February before settling on the circus concept in May. “Each year, the senior class gets to pick their show,” Romeo said. “So, this is special to the class of 2027.” The band’s annual camp, Aug. 10-13, brought together nearly 70 musicians and 30 color guard members. Students divided their time between learning music in the band room and practicing choreography and formations on the field before eventually combining the two. For Romeo, who has spent 39 years working with marching bands, putting the production together is a matter of experience — and plenty of planning. The show’s design begins taking shape months before students step onto the field. Once the number of participating students is finalized, every member is assigned an individual position in the drill, meaning even one missing student can affect the formations around them. From there, the directors work on cosCONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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tumes, props and special effects before teaching the basic show at camp. The production continues to be refined throughout the season. This year’s music has presented an additional challenge. “Each year, we push them to their limits with the music and motion difficulty,” Romeo said. “This year’s music is harder than in the past.” But the demanding schedule is part of what Romeo hopes students take away from the experience. “They are learning how to put long hours and hard work into something with a common end goal,” he said. For the students leading the band, that lesson comes with an added responsibility. Drum major Grace Fleming said being selected for the position means her teachers saw the potential in her to lead nearly 100 students. “It also means that I am responsible for whatever happens out on the field, and I need to give my best effort into making the band great,” Fleming said. Fellow drum major Jessica Peraino has been working toward the position since her freshman year. After serving as a section leader last year, she was excited to take on the larger leadership role, encouraging everyone to do their best, have fun, stay prepared and put on a great show, she said. Band captain Emily Cominsky said student leaders also help newer members learn how to march and play their music, while keeping morale high during the long, hot days of camp. For Cominsky, the moment when the music and drill finally came together was particularly rewarding. “It is definitely very messy, and it is hard at first,” she said, “but it is a very fun moment every year because everything starts making sense.”

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Seaford’s High School marching band prepared the choreography for this year’s band show during a four-day camp. Color guard captain Sophia Sampson experienced a similar moment on the third night of camp. After the band struggled during a field rehearsal, Sampson and the other guard members returned to the band room before heading home. There, she heard the musicians continuing to work on memorizing their music. After hearing how much they had improved, Sampson realized the production was becoming the show she had envisioned for her senior season. “It was going to be exactly the show that I wanted for my senior season,” she said. Color guard captain Julia DiPietro had another moment of reassurance during the final day of camp. After losing her voice and being unable to call out the choreography, she expected the worst when the guard

ran through the show. Instead, she heard members quietly reminding one another of the correct moves. “They were beyond prepared,” DiPietro said. The band will perform “The Greatest Viking” at the 2026 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field Athletic Complex, which is scheduled for Oct. 20-22, as well as during halftime at Seaford home football games. Romeo said the goal is for people to walk away remembering something unusual from the production — just as they have with the band’s past performances. For the students, that means more than simply playing music. “We have all put so much work into it,” Peraino said, “and it is going to be very rewarding once we perform and see the crowd’s reaction.”

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Wantagh dog dies at local boarding facility hfenollol@liherald.com

A Wantagh family is still searching for answers, weeks after their almost 4-year-old German shepherd, Jet, died at a local pet boarding facility — and the Nassau County district attorney’s office is now investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The Town of Hempstead also issued PawDorf, on Wantagh Ave., a Notice of Violation, ordering the business to immediately cease and desist from a “non permitted use.” The notice cites a violation under Article 16, Section 196 of the Town of Hempstead B20 code. It warns that failure to comply could result in summonses being issued. The Town declined to provide additional details, saying the matter is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the district attorney’s office. PawDorf did not respond to multiple requests for comment. For Richard Gouldsbury and his family, the investigation comes after they spent weeks trying to determine what happened to Jet. The Gouldsburys dropped her off at PawDorf on the evening of July 10, before they left for vacation. Richard said the family checked in with the facility two days later, and was told Jet was doing fine. The facility also sent the family photos of her during her stay, he said. Then, on the morning of July 15, Gouldsbury received a message asking him to call. When he did, he talked with [//NEED TO KNOW WHO ‘HE’ IS//] . “He told me that the person came in at around 5 a.m., let the animals out to do their business, put them back in their cages and checked back in on them around 7, and she had passed,” Gouldsbury said. That was essentially all the explanation the family received about Jet’s death, he said. Gouldsbury told [//SAME GUY?//]

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Jet, a 4-year-old German shepherd, died at a Wantagh boarding facility last month, and the Nassau County district attorney’s office is investigating. that they were still away, and asked what could be done with Jet. PawDorf arranged for a crematorium to pick the dog up, he said, after he asked whether the facility had a contact that could help. Gouldsbury emphasized that, in hindsight, he and his family wish they had been able to have Jet independently examined before she was cremated. But at the time, he said, they were stunned and grieving and relied on the facility to help them determine what to do. “There was no opportunity to see the dog,” Gouldsbury said. The family returned home and picked up Jet’s [//ASHES?//] from the crematorium. Then they collected her belongings, including her food, collar and harness, at PawDorf. It wasn’t until

they got home, Gouldsbury said, that they noticed the condition of the harness. “The strap was basically torn in half and shredded up really bad,” he said. The family contacted PawDorf several days later [//JUST WONDERING: WHY THE HELL NOT IMMEDIATELY?//] , seeking an explanation. Gouldsbury said the facility denied that anything had happened to Jet, and suggested that the harness could have arrived at the facility that way or been damaged during play with other dogs. The family also asked to see surveillance footage from the facility. According to Gouldsbury, PawDorf declined, citing security concerns and saying there probably would not be footage of Jet in her cage, anyway.

The family has since spoken with attorneys, the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter as it tried to determine what options were available. Gouldsbury said the family plans to give Jet’s harness, and photos of it, to investigators as part of its effort to find answers. “Without answers, there’s only questions,” he said. Now, with the D.A.’s office involved and the Town having issued the violation, he hopes the circumstances surrounding Jet’s death can finally be established. He said he also hoped that other pet owners will treat the incident as a warning to ask questions before leaving their animals in someone else’s care. But ultimately, he said, the family wants to prevent another family from experiencing the same loss. “Nothing’s going to bring our dog back,” Gouldsbury said. “We would like to prevent this from ever happening again to somebody else.” For Richard, Jet was far more than a pet. He retired about four years ago, around the same time the family got the dog, and, he said, he spent much of the subsequent three years with her while other members of his family were working. “She was my baby,” he said. “We bonded.” He described Jet as playful, intelligent and loving, saying she adored people and simply loved to play. “She was just a wonderful, wonderful dog,” he said For the Gouldsburys, that bond is what makes the unanswered questions surrounding Jet’s final days so difficult. “We were told by the SPCA that this happens all the time,” Richard said, referring to deaths involving animals in various types of care. “You should be very careful in trusting your pet, which is really truly a member of the family, to somebody.”

Jet’s owners say the harness she was wearing when she was boarded was returned to them torn and damaged. after her death. The family says the condition of the harness raised questions about what happened to Jet.

The Town of Hempstead issued this violation to PawDorf.

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New assistant PPS director joins Seaford The Seaford School District welcomes seasoned administrator Nicole Schimpf to the student support services leadership team. She joined the district in early July as the assistant director of pupil personnel services PK-8. Schimpf brings more than 25 years of experience in special education leadership. She most recently was the executive director of special education and pupil personnel services in Cold Spring Harbor Schools for three years, and prior to that was director of special services in Valley Stream District 30 for a dozen years. Her career began as a school psychologist, working with the nonprofit Institute for Student Achievement in Manhasset and assigned to school districts on Long Island and in Westchester. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from Dowling College, a master’s degree in

school psychology from St. John’s University and a doctorate in educational leadership from Manhattanville University. In Seaford, Schimpf will oversee special education and related services for students in grades pre-K-8. This position, she said, will allow her to take a more hands-on role with students, teachers, pupil personnel services staff and families. She wants to utilize her broad experience as a leader, which includes starting co-teaching classes and programs for students with autism, to make a meaningful impact. “Seaford is a very close-knit community that values the whole child,” Schimpf said. “A focus on social and emotional learning is embedded into the culture here, and the district is well known for its comprehensive special education programs.”

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A lawsuit filed by a former Wantagh Fire Department medic over an alleged 2022 sexual assault at the firehouse has been settled.

Wantagh fire department finally settles lawsuit hfenollol@liherald.com

Wantagh fire department rape lawsuit ends in confidential settlement A civil lawsuit filed by a former Wantagh Fire Department medic who accused two former department leaders of sexually assaulting her at a firehouse has been settled, bringing more than three years of litigation to a close. The settlement in the Nassau County Supreme Court case was filed July 9, according to court records. The terms of the agreement were sealed, leaving the amount and other conditions of the settlement unavailable to the public. The case was brought in January 2023 by Amanda Gross, who sued former Wantagh Fire Department Chief Kenneth Kelly Jr., former Engine 7 Capt. Josef Seier, the Wantagh Fire Department and the Wantagh Fire District. Court records identify the case as an intentional tort action involving allegations of assault and battery. Gross alleged that Kelly and Seier sexually assaulted her after a birthday gathering for Seier at the Wantagh Fire Department in January 2022. According to the lawsuit, Gross was a volunteer medic with the department and had been drinking during the gathering. She alleged that Kelly and Seier encouraged her to consume alcohol and later sexually assaulted her after other people had left the firehouse. The lawsuit also alleged that Kelly sent Gross a text message the following morning that read, “Had fun last night. But remember, that’s between you me and Joe only forever.” The lawsuit became a legal battle not only over the alleged conduct of Kelly and Seier, but also over the fire department and fire district’s involvement. In 2024, the Herald reported on the defendants’ efforts to have the case dismissed and Gross’ opposition to that

effort. A judge ultimately allowed the case to continue against the fire department and fire district. The case remained active through this year before the settlement was reached. Court records show the matter continued through multiple conferences, discovery proceedings and other filings before the settlement. Gross’ attorney, Vess Mitev, said his client is satisfied that the litigation has ended, although he declined to discuss the terms because of the settlement’s confidentiality provision. “Here there is a confidentiality provision,” Mitev said. “And until, and if that’s set aside, I can’t comment on it.” He added that Gross is “happy to have put this behind her.” “Obviously she and I believed in the case, which is why we took it and why it resulted in a settlement,” Mitev said. The judge sealed the terms of the agreement. The settlement also closes a case that had brought significant scrutiny to the volunteer fire department and its handling of the allegations. All three former department members — Gross, Kelly and Seier — are no longer involved with the Wantagh Fire Department. Kelly and Seier were removed from the department after they declined to cooperate with an internal investigation into the allegations. The civil case did not result in a criminal conviction against Kelly or Seier. The allegations contained in Gross’ lawsuit were civil claims and were never decided by a jury or judge after a trial. The case’s resolution therefore leaves the specific terms of the agreement private while ending the legal dispute that began with Gross’ filing more than three years ago. For Gross, Mitev said, the settlement provides an opportunity to move forward. “Civil lawsuits in our system are a

way to resolve disputes between parties, civilly,” Mitev said, noting that settlements frequently include confidentiality provisions. While the financial terms remain sealed, the settlement marks the final

chapter in the civil lawsuit stemming from the January 2022 incident at the firehouse. The Wantagh Fire District did not immediately provide additional comment on the settlement.

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A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit By HUNTER FENOLLOL hfenollol@liherald.com

President Trump used a visit to Nassau County last Friday to tout falling crime rates and to endorse County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for governor, while more than 100 protesters gathered nearby to criticize the administration’s policies on immigration, health care and affordability. Trump spoke at the Nassau County Police Department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, in Garden City, where he praised local law enforcement and repeatedly pointed to Nassau County as a model for public safety. “Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 one safest county in America,” Trump said, citing a 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. He also praised Blakeman, saying, “We’ll get Bruce in there. We’ll change it around,” as he urged New Yorkers to support the county executive’s gubernatorial campaign. Blakeman credited local and federal law enforcement cooperation for the county’s crime record. He also highlighted Nassay’s agreement with federal immigration authorities, saying the county had removed about 2,000 immigrants with criminal records in one year. He cited cases involving attempted murder, rape, robbery, carjacking and drug dealing as examples of the people he said had been removed. Trump’s remarks largely focused on crime, immigration and his administration’s support for law enforcement. He cited newly released FBI statistics that he said showed the largest reduction in violent crime in American history in 2025, along with additional declines in murders and robberies in 2026. He also criticized Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s criminal justice policies, particularly

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President Trump joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County P.D.’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City last Friday. Trump endorsed Blakeman’s campaign for governor. its bail laws and immigration policies, while praising Blakeman’s record. Outside the police training center, meanwhile, more than 100 protesters gathered at a designated protest area on Endo Boulevard. They included Nassau County Democratic Party officials, community leaders and residents. Civil rights attorney Fred Brewington led protesters in chants, including, “This is what America looks like today and we’re not going away.” Adrienne Adams, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, was among the speakers. She crit-

icized both Trump and Blakeman, saying that Blakeman was the president’s “biggest cheerleader” and urging voters to reject what she described as their extremism. “Keeping our community safe doesn’t stop at law enforcement,” Adams said, arguing that public safety also includes health care, dignity and the ability to afford essential care. Adams criticized Trump’s health care and food assistance policies, and said that Blakeman would take Medicaid cuts further. Sen. Siela Bynoe, county elected officials and community leaders also addressed the crowd, focusing on the cost of living, health care, immigration and ICE enforcement. For supporters who attended the Trump event, however, public safety remained the central message. Nikolai Glushkov, 23, founder of the Glen Cove Young Republicans, came to the rally to support congressional candidate Michael LiPetri Jr. as well as Trump and Blakeman. Glushkov, a lifelong Nassau County resident, said he was encouraged by what he heard about crime reductions. “I took away [President Trump’s] impact on the national level on keeping the crime safe in Nassau County, reducing that along with Blakeman,” he said. Glushkov said he believed that Nassau’s record under Blakeman could serve as a model for the rest of New York. “We are the safest county, and we got to make New York state the safest state this November,” he said. The rally and the nearby protest underscored the political divide surrounding Trump’s visit, with his supporters emphasizing crime and law enforcement while opponents argued that health care, affordability and reforms in immigration policy should be made higher priorities.

Baldwin man gets 20 years to life for fatal shooting instant by this defendant’s reckless disregard for human life,” Donnelly said in a statement. “Jacob McMillan chose to settle a petty dispute with violence and senselessly fired into a crowded party without a second thought, tragically killing Amira with a stray bullet.” Prosecutors said McMillan hid in a backyard about a block from the party before being picked up by a ride-share vehicle around 11 p.m. The vehicle took him to Coolidge Avenue in Baldwin, near his home on Wales Avenue. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage that tracked McMillan’s movements before and after the shooting, according to the district attorney’s office. Video showed him arriving at the Baldwin Long Island Rail Road station earlier that evening, taking a Nassau Inter-County Express bus and getting off near the Willow Avenue home shortly before the shooting. Doorbell camera footage from across the street also captured McMillan, prosecutors said. McMillan was arrested in Baldwin on Dec. 2 by the Nassau County Police Department’s Bureau of Special Operations and Homicide Squad. The case was prosecuted by Senior Litigation Counsel Brian Rodriguez of the district attorney’s Homicide Bureau and Deputy Bureau Chief Paula Cajdler of the Narcotics, Firearms and Gangs Bureau. McMillan was represented by Brian Carmody. — Allyson Ferrari

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Jacob McMillan, of Baldwin, pictured after his arrest in December 2025, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for fatally shooting 19-year-old Monroe University student-athlete Amira McCleod at a Hempstead house party.

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A Baldwin man was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for firing into a crowd at a Hempstead house party last year, killing a 19-year-old college athlete with a stray bullet, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced. Jacob McMillan, 19, was sentenced after pleading guilty June 4 to second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. According to prosecutors, McMillan tried to enter a house party on Willow Avenue in Hempstead at about 10:50 p.m. on Nov. 22, 2025. When someone hosting the party attempted to pat him down before allowing him inside, McMillan refused to be searched, pulled out a gun and fired twice. One victim was struck in the arm while diving behind a car for cover, prosecutors said. McMillan fled south on Kennedy Avenue before turning and firing another shot toward the party. The bullet passed through the shoulder of another person before striking 19-year-old Amira McCleod, of St. Albans, Queens, in the head. McCleod, a student-athlete at Monroe University who was attending the party with friends, was pronounced dead at the scene. The two other shooting victims were taken to local hospitals and treated for their injuries. “Amira McCleod was a gifted student athlete whose future was stolen in an

August 20, 2026 — SEAFORD HERALD

WE Summit empowers leaders to ‘own their power’ By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Nearly 300 women gathered at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville on Aug. 4 for the Long Island Herald’s fourth annual Women’s Executive Summit, a day focused on leadership, health, wealth and personal growth. This year’s “Own Your Power” theme brought leaders across industries to share insights on overcoming challenges, building confidence and seizing opportunities. The event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions designed to help attendees invest in themselves and their futures. The day began with a warm-up session, “Be the CEO of You,” led by Susan Gatti, founder of Disruptive Spark Group. Gatti encouraged attendees to reflect on their goals and identify what they hoped to gain from the summit. “We make an investment in ourselves when we come to an event like this, but what we really want is a change,” Gatti said. “The change won’t happen here. It will happen after.” Through a values-based activity, Gatti helped participants focus on their priorities and use those values as a guide for making decisions. Opening remarks were delivered by Stuart Richner and Amy Amato of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE, followed by remarks from Mistress of Ceremonies Kristin Thorne, a five-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter with the Law & Crime Network. “Owning your power means believing in yourself, even when someone else does not,” Amato said. “It means having the courage to launch the business, ask for the promotion, negotiate your salary, take care of your health, build your financial future, and become the leader you were meant to be.” Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island was honored by Richner Communications with the Community Impact award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering girls from across the region. Proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit. The first panel, “Own Your

Photos by Tim Baker and Holden Leeds/Herald

Hundreds of powerful executives and entrepreneurs attended the fourth annual Women’s Executuves Summit earlier this month.

Voice,” explored leadership and confidence. Moderated by Sharon Wyman, president and CEO of Discover Long Island, the discussion featured Lillian Paley, vice president of business development at Silver Lining Homecare Agency; Palmina Whelan, capital program director for The New Terminal One; Carina Tom, president of NU World Connect Title LLC; and Suzette Gordon, president and CEO of SCO Family of Services. Panelists shared personal stories about overcoming self-doubt, entering male-dominated industries and learning to advocate for themselves. Whelan reflected on being one of the only women in aviation construction meetings early in her career. “No one is going to speak for me, no one is going to promote me, no one is going to be my cheerleader,” she said. “I realized I had to own my voice.” The summit also featured two blocks of “Power Sessions” covering topics such as hospitality, selfcare, branding, productivity and personal development. During the “Own Your Health” panel, moderated by Kristyn Hodgdon, co-founder and chief creative officer of Rescripted, experts discussed the importance of women advocating for their health and understanding their bodies at every stage of life.

The panel included Dr. Helen Hsieh, founder and medical director of Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, founder of The Beauty Cellar NY; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, of Ideal Body Med Spa; and Dr. Meredith Vandegrift, board-certified plastic surgeon at Vandegrift Plastic Surgery. Speakers encouraged women to move beyond simply “feeling fine” and instead focus on achieving their best health. “Fine is not the same as feeling your optimal best,” Mashkabova said, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s body and seeking answers when something feels wrong. The “Own Your Wealth” panel focused on financial independence and preparation. Moderated by Elisa De Jesus, senior vice president and private client advisor at Bank of America, the discussion featured Kerri Winans Kaley of The Bristal Assisted Living, Michelle Moreira-Jodice of Valley Bank, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction and Christina Rosas of Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. Panelists stressed the importance of financial literacy, asking questions and staying engaged in financial decisions. “Financial confidence doesn’t come from knowing all the answers,” Moreira-Jodice said. “It comes from asking the right questions and building trusted relationships.”

The summit concluded with two keynote presentations. Carrie Skowronski, CEO of Leadology, delivered “Dare to Lead: Reimagine Leadership for the Modern Workplace,” discussing mindset, growth and stepping outside comfort zones. Skowronski encouraged attendees to embrace challenges and recognize their own strengths. “In order to own our power, we have to name our power,” she said. Renee Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, closed the event with “A Life Inspired by Passion & Purpose,” sharing her journey from storyteller and writer to community leader. Flagler encouraged women to recognize their talents and use them in service of others. “Passion is the vehicle that gets us to our purpose,” she said. “Take your gifts, indulge your passion, let it lead you to your purpose and serve your people.” Throughout the day, attendees were reminded that leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by confidence, resilience and the willingness to create meaningful change. For more photos, click here: https://richnerlive.com/richner-event/womens-executive-summit/ For more info on RichnerLive, click here: https://richnerlive. com/

Herald Publisher, Stuart Richner, left, and Executive Director, Amy Amato, surprised Executive Director, Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island with the Community Impact Award, event emcee Kristin Thorne at right.

Justine Del Prete, left, with ARC Excess & Surplus, Claudia Rodriguez of RichnerLive, Izabella Bobkiewicz and Agnieszka Supel representing Merrill Lynch Bank of America Corporation, Jenna Grasso of The Retreat, Catherine Fee of Empire Government Strategies, and Bridget Mantello with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.

The Own Your Voice panel: Moderator Sharon Wyman, left, CDME Discover Long Island, with panelists Suzette Gordon, of SCO Family of Services, Carina Tom, of NU World Connect Title, Lillian Paley with Silver Lining Homecare Agency, and Palmina Whelan of The New Terminal One.

Moderator Elisa De Jesus, left, of Bank of America led the Own Your Wealth Panel with panelists Kerri Winans Kaley, CSA, representing The Bristal Assisted Living, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction, Michelle Moreira-Jodice, of Valley Bank, and Christina M. Rosas, with Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC.

Carolynn Eiple and Judith Rivera with CareFirst Home Solutions.

CEO Lab Founder & Executive Consultant Natasha Zaytseva was another Power Session speaker.

Jo Marie Sacco, left, of Jo Marie Hair and Beauty and Dr. Stephanie Cooper, with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology enjoyed the exhibit.

Power Session speaker Tammy J. Cohen, of TC Brand Consulting spoke during the second power session.

People’s Alliance Federal Union CEO Carol Allen, left, with VP of Business Development & Marketing Jennifer Gunn.

Closing Keynote speaker Renee Daniel Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement Inc., left the crowd with a powerful message — A Life Inspired By Passion & Purpose.

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From the Own Your Health panel, panelists, left, Helen Hsieh, MD, FACOG, Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, FNP, The Beauty Cellar NY; Meredith Vandegrift, MD, FACS Vandegrift Plastic Surgery; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, Ideal Body Med Spa.

Pet supply drive collects 450 pounds for local rescues

August 20, 2026 — SEAFORD HERALD

By HUNTER FENOLLOL hfenollol@liherald.com

More than 450 pounds of pet supplies were collected during a weeklong community drive organized by state Sen. Steve Rhoads to benefit two Nassau County animal rescue organizations. Rhoads partnered with PetSmart in Levittown and the Wantagh, North Merrick and Bellmore Memorial Libraries for the Aug. 3 through 10 collection, which brought together residents, local businesses and volunteers to support animals in need. The drive was spearheaded by Rhoads’ interns, Platonas Demosthenous and Daniel Donahue. Residents donated a variety of supplies, including cat and dog food, toys, blankets, beds, bowls and other pet necessities. The collected items were donated to the Nassau County SPCA and Last Hope Animal Rescue in Wantagh. The Nassau County SPCA cares for animals rescued from abuse, neglect, cruelty and other dangerous circumstances, while Last Hope works to rescue and rehabilitate stray and abandoned animals. The donated supplies will help both organizations provide food, comfort and other essential care to animals as they recover and wait to be placed in safe homes. “Long Islanders have always shown an incredible willingness to come together

A cat stands atop donated pet food following a weeklong pet supply drive that collected more than 450 pounds of donations.

Courtesy the Office of Sen. Steve Rhoads

State Sen. Steve Rhoads and intern Daniel Donahue stand behind a table filled with pet food and supplies collected during a weeklong drive benefiting the Nassau County SPCA and Last Hope Animal Rescue. when there is a neighbor, or in this case, an animal, in need,” Rhoads said. “Collecting more than 450 pounds of supplies is a tremendous reflection of the generosity of our community and will make a real difference for the animals being cared for by the Nassau County SPCA and Last Hope Animal Rescue.”

Rhoads thanked PetSmart Levittown, the three participating libraries, Demosthenous and Donahue, as well as the residents who contributed to the drive. The collection is part of Rhoads’ broader efforts to connect residents with opportunities to support organizations serving the community. For the participating ani-

mal organizations, the donations provide practical resources that can be used to care for animals while they await their next chapter. The drive also showed just how much of a role community organizations can play in supporting local causes. Libraries, businesses, volunteers and residents joined together throughout the week to collect supplies that will ultimately benefit animals across Nassau County. The more than 450 pounds of donations will now be put to use by the Nassau County SPCA and Last Hope as they continue caring for animals in need.

Levittown showcases a successful summer of music Dozens of students celebrated a successful time in the Levittown Schools Summer Music Program as they braved the stage at Wisdom Lane Middle School on Aug. 12 to show loved ones what they have been practicing. Roughly 50 students in fourth through 11th grade

took turns on stage to perform a series of songs and solos including a percussion ensemble’s rendition of “Two for the Show” by Thomas A. Brown, a saxophone ensemble’s showcase of “Pirates of Agean” by David Bruce and a duo performance of “The Warrior’s March” by Scott Wagstaff on

Courtesy Levittown Public Schools

Students Grace Foster and Tessa Foster played a duet during the Levittown School Summer Music Program concert on Aug. 12.

flutes. Small ensemble groups were self-led under the direction of music teacher Shannon Frank. Twenty-six students in the string orchestra, directed by music teacher Matthew Nobile, closed out the show with a series of songs. Some students took on an additional challenge this sum-

mer as they elected to study a second instrument in the program. “The students have worked so hard,” said program director Megan Bastos. “They’ve grown so much as musicians throughout the program.” — Hunter Fenollol

Members of the string orchestra were supported by peers on stage.

Sebastian Barea was excited to play a song from “A Minecraft Movie” on the glockenspiel.

Cantor Sol Zim to join High Holy Day services for decades. For congregants, Zim’s appearance is an opportuthat has been performed and recorded by cantors and musicians around the world. His work has earned nity to hear someone whose music has influenced honors including the Hazzan Max Wohlberg Award Jewish worship around the world. Jo-Ann Hertzman, a Congregation Beth Tikvah for Composition; the Yuval Award, for his contributions to synagogue music; and the Jewish Music member, a classical ballet teacher and a lifelong lover of music, said she was looking forward to the servicLeadership Award. But for Zim, the importance of music isn’t simply es. “Cantor Zim and his choir will bring a rare and in its performance. It is in what happens when people memorable musical experience to everyone in attendance,” Hertzman said. hear it together. That anticipation is part of what Weis“There is something extraordinary blum hopes the services will create — not about the High Holidays,” Zim said. “Year only among longtime members, but also after year I have watched people walk among those who may be returning to the into the synagogue carrying the burdens synagogue after years away or visiting for of everyday life, only to leave with the first time. renewed hope, comfort, and a deeper “The High Holidays remind us that sense of purpose.” every year offers a new opportunity to The High Holy Days, Rosh Hashana grow, repair relationships and begin and Yom Kippur, are among the most again,” Weisblum said. “Music opens our sacred days of the Jewish calendar, a hearts in ways that words alone sometimes time of reflection, repentance, forgivecannot.” ness and renewal. Music plays a central For Zim, that openness is at the heart of role in the services, helping worshippers what makes the holidays meaningful. connect emotionally with prayers that SOL ZIM After many years serving his congregahave been recited for generations. tion in Hollis Hills, he said he is honored to Zim said he was looking forward to spend the season with the Beth Tikvah famsharing that experience with the Congreily. gation Beth Tikvah community. Congregation Beth Tikvah is at 3710 Woodbine “Together we will pray,” he said. “Together we will sing. Together we will reflect on the year that has Ave., on the Wantagh-Seaford border. High Holy Day services with Zim are scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13, passed and embrace the promise of the year ahead.” Joining Zim will be an accomplished vocal ensem- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept 20, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., ble that includes choir director Andrea Goodman, and Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are open to bass-baritone Blake Brooks, tenor Chris Carter and the community, with seating available by reservation. soprano Sarah Pillow. The group has performed in For information, tickets or reservations, contact the synagogues and concert halls, often with orchestras, synagogue at (516) 785-2445, or visit congbt.org.

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Zim, left, and Rabbi Moshe P. Weisblum have joined voices before at Congregation Beth Tikvah.

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In order to get back into my routine at Hewlett High School, I always look through my rosters a few days in advance so I can get a sense of what my classroom community might look like. I also like to come up with new mathrelated icebreakers to help my students feel more comfortable, build their confidence and start the year with a positive mindset.

I take time to reflect on the past school year — celebrating what went well, recognizing my own growth and identifying where I can improve. I think about my students, their successes and needs, and set meaningful goals. I also recharge by researching best practices, reading books and articles, seeking new ideas that will help me grow as an educator and better support every learner. Courtesy Trici Broderick

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Some things that help me are making sure everything I need for school is ready. I pick out a new backpack and lunchbox. I also go shopping for new outfits to wear and start going to sleep a little earlier. Tim Baker/Herald

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I start by going to bed early. Getting my backpack and clothes ready the night before helps me get back into my school routine.

Just like every year, going back to school is exciting, but this year is especially meaningful because it’s my senior year. I’m looking forward to seeing my friends and teachers again. As an athlete, my sleep schedule stayed pretty consistent over the summer, but I still start adjusting by setting my alarm to school time about a week before classes begin.

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What helps you get back into your routine after summer break?

STEPPING OUT

Chicken Kebabs

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad

Spiced Grilled Sweet Potatoes

cuisine’s fresh appeal

Keep the backyard sizzle going

By Karen Bloom

ummer hasn’t left us yet, so we surely want to keep firing up the grill. As August winds down, backyard gatherings, poolside get-togethers and easy weeknight meals continue to call for the smoky, flame-kissed flavors that make grilling a summertime favorite. But late summer is also a good time to move beyond the usual burgers and hot dogs. From grilled vegetables and seafood to perfectly seared steaks and creative takes on familiar favorites, a little variety can bring new life to the backyard menu. Whether you’re keeping things casual or adding a touch of elegance to an endof-summer soirée, the grill offers plenty of possibilities. So before summer slips away, turn up the heat and try something a little different.

Chicken Kebabs With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kebabs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh ﬂavors. • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place

chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down. Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad A quick and easy marinated grilled skirt steak will spice up any gathering. Pair it with a roasted corn salad that embodies the season’s fresh ﬂavors — a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil, and avocado. • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces • 1/3 cup Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 large garlic clove, crushed In a large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad. Corn Salad: • 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked • 2 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 small red onion, diced • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s on tour to celebrate. Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be.It became the ﬁrst streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full.

Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

• 2 tablespoons lime juice • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1/4 teaspoon salt To prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce to taste, and salt; toss to mix well.

Spiced Sweet Potatoes A simple spice rub makes a tasty complement to grilled sweet potatoes, adding some extra zest that gives potatoes some pizzas. • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise. Mix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes. Grill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve potatoes warm.

Celtic Festival and Highland Games The sounds of bagpipes, the rhythm of Irish step dancing and the spectacle of Highland Games return to Old Westbury Gardens. The refreshed edition of its annual summer festival celebrates the rich Scottish Irish and Welsh traditions woven into Long Island’s Celtic communities. The Highland Games remain a centerpiece, featuring centuries-old tests of strength including the caber toss, sheaf toss and stone put. Entertainment for all ages, including performances by songwriter-vocalist Andy Cooney, acclaimed as “Irish America’s favorite son,” and others; along with and tempting eats and a marketplace round out the day.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets at oldwestburygardens.org. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AUG ‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption

CALENDAR Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/ neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/ animal-shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page. • Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing • Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220

Summer groovin’

Eisenhower Park’s Summer Concert Series welcomes Let Sing Taylor, a Taylor Swift tribute. The band brings the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far. So, let the games begin! Get ready to sport your Taylor- inspired attire and sing your hearts out. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

AUG Summer sounds

TOH concert series continues with That 70’s Band at Seamans Neck Park in Seaford. Specializing in disco, funk, classic rock and other favorite hits, the band will perform a high-energy set featuring music from the 1970s and beyond. • Where: 2700 S. Seamans Neck Road, Seaford • Time: 8-10 p.m • Contact: hempsteadny.gov

Glenn Miller Orchestra “In The Mood” for swing music? Take a step back in time with the most popular and sought after big band of all time! The Glenn Miller Orchestra visits the Madison Theatre on their national tour. Hear all their greatest hits, including “In The Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “American Patrol,” “A

AUG Bingo at Temple B’Nai Torah

Temple B’nai Torah hosts weekly bingo with prizes, progressive games, and refreshments every Wednesday and Thursday. • Where: 2.900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh • Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thursdays, 7:15-10 p.m. • Contact: (516) 221-2370

Nature Connects

Melissa Etheridge

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,” Melissa Etheridge sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song of the Academy Award- and Grammy Award-winning artist’s 17th studio album, “Rise.” She then takes a pause, the flurry of her guitar and her bandmates’ boisterous sounds fading out, before she practically shouts with unbridled joy: “God I love being alive!” The words say so much. But in that pause — just a few seconds long — it’s as if she’s reflecting on everything that has happened in her life since she last released an album of new material, 2019’s “The Medicine Show,” and all that is to come on this remarkable, emotional mosaic of songs. Etheridge is known for powerful rock vocals, emotional songwriting, and live shows that feel both personal and energetic. Her • Where: The Paramount, 370 concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, New York Ave., Huntington and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big • Time: 8 p.m. reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material.

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Seasonal Sprouts offers is a LEGO-themed adventure for young explorers. Children (ages 4–10) embark on a guided outdoor tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. Everyone discovers the wonders of nature in a fun and hands-on way. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in a LEGO free-play area. $22 per adult, $20 ages 62+, $12 child. Registration required.

AUG Summer sounds at the library

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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String Of Pearls,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade.” The 15 member orchestra, their lead singers, and vocalists perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. • Where: Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “Secrets of the Service Wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Reservations required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: Noon-1 p.m., also Aug. 23-24 and Aug. 26-27 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

AUG Christie Jones: Long Island Color Field Study

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to learn about current Artists’ Corner artist Christie Jones. Make art based on her work to take home at the drop-in program. For all ages. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m., also Aug. 29 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

AUG Salsa in the park

Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with a salsa orchestra.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

Enjoy the music of one of new wave’s most iconic bands as Drive: The Cars Tribute Band takes the stage during Wantagh Public Library’s Music Monday Summer Concert Series. The band performs faithful renditions of The Cars’ biggest hits, bringing the group’s signature blend of rock and pop to an outdoor concert celebrating American music. All are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the free performance. • Where: Parking Lot, Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh • Time: 6:30-8 p.m • Contact: wantaghlibrary.org

AUG Family movie night

Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. See “Wicked,’ the 2024 musical fantasy adaption of the first act of the stage musical, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum. The second film, “Wicked For Good,” is shown Aug. 26. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside

AUG Game time

Play Mah Jongg and Canasta every Thursday at Congregation Beth Tikvah. Snacks and drinks are provided. $5 contribution. • Where: 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh • Time: Noon-4 p.m. • Contact: mahjonggCBT@ yahoo.com or (516) 785-2445

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, -againstNASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF KAYE N POPE A/K/A KAYE POPE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 22, 2026, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF KAYE N POPE A/K/A KAYE POPE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 1, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3766 JOY CT, SEAFORD, NY 11783; and the following tax map identification: 52-482-1. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREOF ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN SEAFORD, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 000185/2010. Chad Lupinacci, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask

wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161412

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7, Plaintiff against JAMES D. KRULDER, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170.

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-15, Plaintiff against SERVET KAHRAMAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 30, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 15th day of September, 2026 at 3:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 8 Rosewood Lane, Wantagh, New York 11793. (Section: 51, Block: 390, Lot: 3) Approximate amount of lien $828,109.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 015537/2013 FKA 15537/2013. Merik R. Aaron, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: July 27, 2026 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 15, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 27, 2026 at 2:00PM. Premises known as 4029 Demont Road, Seaford, New York 11783. Sec 52 Block 477 Lot 17. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $664,358.72 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 005191/2016. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)400-9633. Heather D. Crosley,

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at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 161644

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 09/02/2026 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 468/26. SEAFORD Taco Bell of America, LLC, Install animated digital menu board sign in conjunction with existing drive-thru window (replace existing menu board)., S/s Sunrise Hwy., 265’ E/o Jackson Ave., a/k/a 3950 Sunrise Hwy. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Seaford within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman,

College workshops for Seaford HS seniors Seaford High School seniors are getting a head start on the college application process with a series of summer planning workshops. College Bootcamp features four two-hour sessions in August that focus on the application process and completing the Common App. The workshops are led by Seaford High School guidance counselors, who provide an overview of all sections of the online common application and also answer individual questions. Some areas they review are individual profile, family, education, extracurricular activities and financial aid. The goal of College Bootcamp is to help seniors prioritize one of the most important processes of their high school career and feel more in con-

trol of the application process. By having a majority of the application process complete by the end of summer, they can have a more enjoyable senior year. Senior Michael Gagliano attended sessions on Aug. 3 and 11 in the high school library. He is completing most of the application at home, so the bootcamp is giving him the tools to navigate the different sections. “It’s really helpful,” Michael said. “The guidance counselors have a lot of information we need, and are answering our questions.” Additional workshops will take place when the school year begins on topics such as college essay writing and SUNY application week.

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the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 161820 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -againstLIANNE DUNNE A/K/A LIANNE J. DUNNE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on April 19, 2018, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and LIANNE DUNNE A/K/A LIANNE J. DUNNE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 22, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3884 FRANKLIN AVENUE, SEAFORD, NY 11783; and the following tax map identification: 52-291-932-934. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND

BEING AT SEAFORD ( U N I N C O R P O R AT E D AREA) IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 003770/2016. Ellen Durst, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161839 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES DILLON, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 30, 2017 and an Ex Parte Order Amending Judgement of Foreclosure Sale and Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on January 14, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court,

100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 3549 Wadena Street, Seaford, NY 11783. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Seaford, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 63, Block 20 and Lot 694. Approximate amount of judgment is $399,728.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007076/2015. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 254677-1 161827

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST DANNY L. RIVERA, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 23, 2026. I, the undersigned Referee,

will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM premises known as 2304 Mattituck Avenue, Seaford, NY 11783. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Seaford, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 65, Block 078 and Lot 323, 324, 325 and 326. Approximate amount of judgment $464,932.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #611923/2023. Jerome A. Scharoff, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 161825 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

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y sister and I called our father’s friends “Uncle Jack” and “Aunt Sue” Smith (not their real last name). We lived in Mount Vernon, the boot of Westchester County, and they lived in Floral Park. My sister and I believe our dad met Jack through work: Both were vacuum cleaner salesman. Jack and Sue lived with their two daughters and a French bulldog name Dinky on a leafy street that ended at the gate to the local school playground. The four of us, the two girls and my sister and I, played together, swam together and talked about our dreams together. As teenagers, or near-teens, we would shoot baskets or run around in the playground. I still have pictures of the four of us at play, framed in my living room. The Smiths owned an inboard motorboat, the Sue Jean, which they docked at the Freeport Yacht Club. The boat had an upper deck, with equipment for extra

steering; a galley, beds and a head down below; and an aft area for sitting, talking and fishing. I remember once catching two sea bass on one line with two hooks. We’d dive off the boat into the Long Island Sound. Once when I was 9 or 10, I dived into the water with my glasses on. Oops and ouch! At Gilgo Beach, we docked next to other boats, and were always reminded to watch that our hands didn’t get caught between two gunwales. A friend’s aunt lost a thumb that way. At the dock, we cooked over a grill. From there we walked on sand for hours and explored parts of Jones Beach. Other times, we drove directly to Jones and spent the day in the sun. I recall a Native American exhibit that featured a woman I later learned was named Rosebud, from a book by Marjorie Weinberg-Berman. Of course, there were the inevitable bad sunburns and the occasional tumble in a rip current that scraped our backs. Both often necessitated a respite from the sun and the surf. Those summer memories are deeply ingrained, and remind me of family

love, friendship, freedom and learning. They’re captured in my mind and in photos. While life took us on different career and health journeys, the four of us stayed in touch for a long time. One of the ironies of life is that when I moved to Long Island to work at Adelphi, I met the former boyfriend of one of my “cousins.” We had seen each other often as kids, and found ourselves at the same events as adults. There are other summer memories, of course, but the summers on Long Island were all joy, all fun, with no other obligations. In later years, most of my summer memories are of work — jobs at the local pool or as a camp counselor. I found new forms of joy, like being complimented for a job well done or seeing other people benefit from my efforts. Some of the books that have inspired me over the years were summer reads. I remember in particular “Attorney for the Damned,” a biography of Clarence Darrow, with chapters describing his preparation for the defense in the Scopes trial, the case against Dr. Ossian Sweet and the Leopold-Loeb murder trial.

hey were full of joy and fun — but they’re also a great time to learn.

During one summer between college semesters, when I wasn’t working, I tried to transcribe “The Canterbury Tales” into contemporary English, an effort celebrated by neither my professor nor me. Over the years I have counseled my children and friends’ children about the importance of taking advantage of summertime to expand knowledge and hone skills, explore the world of work — and have fun. It is a respite from school, yes, but it has its own subjects to study and master, including sports, the arts and self-discipline. The school year doesn’t allow for much exploration, given homework and daily chores, but summer provides the flexibility to play sports, attend concerts and dramatic performances, visit museums and art exhibits as well as work. These opportunities for personal growth were among the reasons that a colleague and I wrote “Letters to Students,” one chapter of which is “Trust Yourself.” Summer is a great time to explore new interests, make new friends and save money for college, especially on Long Island. Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”

An event-packed season in the Town of Hempstead

s the final weeks of summer approach, I find myself looking back fondly on what has been an extraordinary season in the Town of Hempstead. Summer has always been a special time in our township. It’s when parks come alive, beaches and pools fill with families, and neighbors have an opportunity to spend more time together. This year has been no exception. All across America’s largest township, residents have gathered to enjoy everything our town has to offer. For me, some of the best moments of this summer were also the simplest: talking with families at a local park, seeing kids dancing at one of our children’s shows, meeting seniors enjoying the Senior Summer Beach Program, or watching generations of residents create a music-loving bond at one of our summer concerts. Those moments are what make the town such a special place. This summer, we worked hard to offer residents more opportunities to get outside, encouraging everyone to

take a “staycation,” to have some fun and to make memories without having to travel far from home. Our free Summer Concert Series brought live music directly into neighborhoods across the township, with performances nearly every night throughout July and August. At Town Park Point Lookout, thousands gathered for our Disco Summer Dance Party, featuring Sister Sledge, C+C Music Factory, Lime, Alisha, Tavares and France Joli, along with food trucks, family activities and a spectacular drone show. Our Traveling Summer Luau Series transformed local pools into tropical getaways, with music, games and activities for the entire family. Our children’s shows gave our youngest residents something to look forward to throughout their summer vacation, while programs for seniors offered opportunities to stay active, socialize and enjoy the best of this beautiful season. We truly hit the ground running this summer, and it has been all gas and no brakes. We kicked off the season by opening town pools and splash pads early. When extreme heat arrived, we

extended hours at our beaches and pools to ensure that people had plenty of ways to beat the heat. These facilities are about much more than entertainment; they’re about quality of life. Local government is at its best when it delivers the services residents depend on while also strengthening the communities they call home. That means maintaining our roads and infrastructure, keeping our neighborhoods clean, investing in our parks and recreational facilities, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. But it also means creating opportunities for neighbors to come together. Every packed concert, busy pool and crowded community event represents something bigger: people choosing to spend time together. As we all plunge deeper into the era of smartphones, tablets and social media, it’s extraordinary to see everyone connect offline and strengthen their communal roots in our township. The programs and events we offer are intended to provide residents with memorable experiences they can enjoy just minutes from their homes. I’m proud of what we accomplished this

rom our Concert Series to our Disco Dance Party to our Luau Series.

summer — but I’m even more excited about what comes next. We will continue to invest in our parks, beaches and recreational facilities. We will continue to improve our roads and infrastructure. We will continue to look for new ways to offer highquality services while respecting the hardworking taxpayers who fund them. And we will continue to find ways to bring people together and make our communities even stronger. There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy, including more neighborhood concerts and activities across the township. Come on down and celebrate the unofficial end of the season with our Endless Summer Concert at Town Park Point Lookout. Soon enough, the beach chairs will be packed away, children will head back to school and another Long Island summer will come to a close — but the work of building a better Town of Hempstead never stops. This summer gave us plenty to celebrate. Now we’ll carry that energy and sense of community into the months ahead as we continue to make the town the best place to live, work and raise a family. Thank you to every resident who joined us and made this a summer to remember. John Ferretti is supervisor of the Town of Hempstead.

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s children head back to school, parents naturally want to make sure their kids succeed — good grades, positive relationships with teachers and classmates, and a school year filled with opportunities. That instinct is understandable. Parents have an important role in their children’s education. They should know what their kids are learning, monitor attendance and academic progress, communicate with teachers and school officials, attend meetings when appropriate, and ask questions when something doesn’t seem right. When a problem arises, parents shouldn’t be afraid to address it. The key is to address problems with the school rather than automatically trying to solve every problem for the child. Children need opportunities to develop independence, responsibility and confidence. Those qualities develop when they are given the chance to navigate challenges themselves. No parent wants to see a child struggle with a difficult assignment, receive a disappointing grade, have a disagreement with a friend or feel frustrated by a teacher’s decision. The natural reaction can be to intervene immediately. Send the email. Make the phone call. Explain the situation. Fix the problem. Sometimes intervention is necessary. Parents should step in when a child is

LETTERS Why are we talking about measles again? To the Editor: It happened a long time ago, but I still remember my childhood bout with measles. I was 7. Measles had been going around my elementary school for months. Many of my second-grade classmates had already been sick. With no vaccine available, everyone was at risk. Early that spring, it was my turn. I felt flushed and tired in school one afternoon, and by the next evening was running a fever and feeling achy. The days that followed were awful. I developed a hacking cough and a sensitivity to light. When my temperature hit 102 one night, my parents took turns bathing my arms, chest and forehead with cool washcloths. I remember the worried looks on their faces. After six rough days, I began to feel slightly better — still weak but

being bullied, facing discrimination, dealing with a serious safety concern or encountering a problem that requires adult assistance. But a forgotten assignment can be a lesson in organization. A poor grade can be a chance to understand what went wrong and develop a better approach. A disagreement with a classmate can teach a child how to communicate, compromise and resolve conflicts. A difficult interaction with a teacher can teach a student to respectfully advocate for him or herself. School is about far more than academics. It is also where children learn how to function in the world. They learn to meet deadlines, ask questions, accept constructive criticism, work with others, make decisions and live with the consequences. They won’t always get it right. And that’s OK. Mistakes aren’t necessarily signs that a child is failing. Often, they are evidence that a child is learning. The goal of parenting is not to eliminate every mistake, but to help children understand them and become better equipped to handle the next challenge. Teachers and schools have an obvious role in this partnership. Educators should communicate clearly with families, offer appropriate opportunities for parents to be involved and recognize that they know their children in ways

teachers cannot. At the same time, schools must give students space to develop their own relationships, voices and responsibilities. The partnership works best when everyone understands their roles. Parents provide support and guidance. Teachers provide instruction and expertise. And students, increasingly as they grow older, take responsibility for their own education. That balance may look different in kindergarten than it does in high school. A young child may need considerable parental assistance getting organized, completing routines and understanding expectations. An older student should gradually take more ownership — contacting a teacher, tracking assignments, preparing for a test or addressing a problem before a parent becomes involved. The ultimate goal is not to have children depend on their parents indefinitely. It is to prepare them to become capable adults who can make decisions, solve problems and recover when things don’t go according to plan. As a new school year begins, parents should remember that their children are not projects to be perfectly managed. They are young people learning how to become independent. The job is not to make sure students never stumble. It is to make sure they know how to get back up.

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here’s fake news — and then there are fake accusations of fake news. The first deserves condemnation. The second deserves our attention. Fake news fabricates quotations, invents events, manipulates photos or knowingly reports things that never happened. It has existed for as long as journalism has existed, and it deserves every ounce of criticism it receives. But there’s another phenomenon, one that has become a defining feature of the current administration. It’s the increasingly routine practice of branding accurate, evidence-based reporting as fake news simply because it’s politically inconvenient. When journalists reported, accurately, that Joe Biden was the winner of the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and his supporters dismissed it as fake news. When other journalists incorrectly reported that Trump was the real winner and that there had been widespread election tampering, the fabrications were touted by Trump and his minions as true, accurate and intelligent. For this administration, the formula is simple: Facts are fake unless

they are praise. Journalists who don’t flatter the president can’t be trusted, the evidence they cite is “made up” and they’re probably traitors. Imagine a basketball game in which one player drives an elbow squarely into an opponent’s face. The referee whistles a foul. Six cameras capture the play. Slow-motion replay confirms it. Twenty thousand fans watch it happen. The offending player denies touching anyone. His coach accuses the officials of bias. Fans boo the referees. Sports talk radio personalities debate whether replay officials manipulated the video. Eventually, no one is discussing the elbow anymore. The argument has shifted to whether officials and cameras can be trusted at all. That increasingly resembles the relationship between this administration and the American press. Consider a few recent examples. When news organizations reported concerns about U.S. munitions stockpiles during the conflict with Iran, the response wasn’t merely to dispute the reporting. The stories were dismissed as fake news, and reporters and anonymous sources were attacked. Yet the administration itself has acknowledged the need to accelerate munitions production and replenish inventories.

emocracy requires a willingness to argue from a common body of observable facts.

LETTERS less feverish. The rash that had covered my body gradually disappeared. I coughed less as the days passed. Almost three weeks after getting sick, I returned to school. In 1963, when measles vaccines finally became available, my mother said that no one would ever suffer from this dreaded disease again. Though her optimism was a bit premature — measles didn’t vanish overnight — the number of cases nevertheless declined steadily as more children became vaccinated. By 2000, the World Health Organization declared the disease essentially eliminated in America. But now measles is back, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 2,400 confirmed cases in 2026 — more than all of last year. In fact, the number of reported cases in the past 20 months is greater than the previous 24 years combined. CDC data also indicates that most of those infected are young and unvaccinated. While U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles, he has had a long history of skepticism about vaccines, even push-

When CNN reported the Pentagon’s own assessments of the military situation involving Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth couldn’t present contrary evidence. He just dismissed the reporting as “more fake news from CNN.” When journalists reported that tariffs were likely to increase prices for many consumer goods — and businesses announced price increases — the administration repeatedly characterized much of the coverage as exaggerated or fictional. In April 2025, the White House published a document entitled “100 Days of Hoaxes: Cutting Through the Fake News.” Rather than identify fabricated stories one by one, it presented a broad catalog of unfavorable reporting that the administration characterized as hoaxes or fake news. The significance wasn’t whether each of the administration’s disputes with the press was right or wrong; it was that the accusation itself became an organized communications strategy rather than a response to demonstrably fabricated reporting. Whether you agree with the administration’s policies is beside the point. People may be for or against the conflict with Iran, and may disagree with the ways it’s portrayed in the media. But if the Strait of Hormuz is still being blocked by Iranian ships, it isn’t

ing debunked connections between vaccines and autism. A chorus of antivaxxers share online conspiracy theories about the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. Now we have President Trump’s recent executive order calling for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to be administered to children in three separate doses rather than two, the standard practice. His order has dismayed and angered doctors and other health care professionals, who fear that more children will receive incomplete dosages or wind up completely unvaccinated. While a few thousand cases of measles may not strike some as serious, especially since most people recover from it, it’s astonishing that we’re even talking about a disease that was once practically eliminated. Shame on those who have stoked anxiety and confusion about MMR. And politics aside, there can be no excuse for putting any child at risk for such a miserable infection. Having the measles is no day at the beach. Trust me on that. RICHARD J. CONWAY Massapequa

fake news to report the observable fact that the waterway is effectively closed to normal, unrestricted commercial shipping, with any limited transit strictly controlled and authorized only by Iran. Journalists report legislation that Congress passes, rulings that judges actually issue, speeches that officials actually deliver, statistics that government agencies themselves release. If the reports don’t seem accurate, they should be challenged with evidence that fairly contradicts them. Crying “Fake news!” isn’t a reasoned expression of disagreement. To be sure, democracy doesn’t require agreement. What it does require is a willingness to argue from a common body of observable facts. Americans disagree about taxes, immigration, war — and presidents. Thoughtful disagreement is healthy, and often clarifies an issue from all sides. But calling the reporting of facts an act of fakery isn’t thoughtful disagreement; it’s a calculated strategy to discourage thinking entirely. The most dangerous fake news may no longer be fabricated journalism. It may be the fabricated accusation that truthful journalism is fake — a rallying cry not against the press, but against reality itself. Michael Blitz is professor emeritus and former chair of interdisciplinary studies at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

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