HERALD UNIONDALE
Jumping into first place
Coach Denisha Pierre, far left, and Melissa Taylor Bobb twirled the Double Dutch rope for Uniondale Police Activity League jumpers Isabella Taylor, 9, and Diana Pierre, 11. The local team of nearly 20 took first place in the second annual Nassau County PAL Double Dutch championship last Saturday, going up against squads from Elmont, Roosevelt and Westbury. Story, more photos, Page 3.
Middle school kids reaching for the sky
By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
For 50 students from Uniondale’s two middle schools, the dream of flight took shape this spring through Future Lab, a 10-week, after-school enrichment program at the Cradle of Aviation Museum.
The partnership between the museum and the Uniondale School District introduced students to aviation and aerospace careers through hands-on STEM activities designed to make science, technology, engineering and math lessons more engaging.
Cassandra Mehu, the district’s assistant grant
coordinator, said the program was viewed as an opportunity to expose students to careers they might not otherwise consider, particularly in aviation, engineering and aerospace.
“It was great to be able to partner with the Cradle,” Mehu said, referring to the Uniondale museum. “This is such a great thing for our students to be able to have that access and know that they too can be a pilot, they too can be an engineer, and they too can design planes.”
Future Lab also introduced students to P-TECH, a Vaughn College program that combines college coursework with career-focused
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New Chamber officially serves the hamlet
By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
As community leaders gathered last Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of Special Treasures Child Care Center, which shares a building with Grace Cathedral International on Jerusalem Avenue, the ribbon-cutting represented more than the arrival of a new business in Uniondale.
The event also marked one of the first public appearances of the newly formed Hamlet of Uniondale Chamber of Commerce, whose founders say they are working to support local businesses, encourage economic growth and help establish a stronger identity for the community.
dent Mike Capillo, a veteran and the commander of Uniondale American Legion Post 1273, and Vice President Ronnie Williams, who is also president of the Uniondale Little League. Williams’s wife, Stacey Richardson, is president of the Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center, and was among the community leaders involved in discussions that led to the chamber’s formation.
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Hamlet of Uniondale Chamber of Commerce
With chamber representatives welcoming Special Treasures’ owner, Linda Anderson, of West Hempstead, as their first member businesses, organizers said the event reflected the type of investment they hope to encourage throughout the community.
The chamber is led by Presi-
“What we’re doing is in hopes that Uniondale gets its own identity,” Capillo said. “Do you know how many people have come to us and said, ‘Gee, why don’t you join Hempstead?’ Because this isn’t Hempstead.”
The Uniondale Chamber of Commerce was originally founded in 1955, and later dissolved before being reestablished under new bylaws in 1984. In recent years, however, businesses have operated without an active chamber representing their interests, as the organizataion, run by Mariano Ugalde, dissolved, Capillo said.
“You’re not limited to just one chamber — you can have more,”
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California Avenue School debuts TED-Ed Talk
By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
Six California Avenue School students addressed classmates this spring during the school’s first official TED-Ed Student Talks showcase, presenting speeches tied to the school’s core values of respect, safety, collaboration, inclusivity and excellence.
The fourth- and fifth graders took part in a months-long preparation process that began in November and included drafting, revising and practicing speeches during regular lunch meetings.
“It was a great experience for our scholars because they had a chance to grow their speaking skills, build confidence and share ideas that matter,” Assistant Principal Natasha Garret said.
The program replaced an earlier school-based initiative known as Cougar Talk after staff learned of TED-Ed’s student talk curriculum through Grand Avenue Elementary School, led by Paul Weiss.
The talks was presented during school hours because the staff wanted to reinforce a shared school culture.
“We thought it would be a great idea to do it during a school day so that the students would be there,” Garret said. “Our scholars would be able to share messages centered around our core values, and the impact it had on them.”
Students were selected from the
Uniondale school district Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil joins student speakers following the school’s first official TED-Ed Student Talks showcase, where students presented speeches centered on California Avenue Elementary School core values.
school’s Core Values Ambassadors and Cougar Collaborators programs based on teacher recommendations and demonstrated leadership.
Each student based their talk on one core value, connecting it to personal experience.
Jayden Saint-Lot, in “Living Our Core Values Every Day,” described his transition from Haiti to New York and said California Avenue School’s Core Values helped him adjust. He also highlighted how small acts of kindness can affect
others.
Kailyn Bennett focused on “Inclusivity”, recalling inviting a classmate who was alone at recess to join her group. She shared how a small invitation can help others feel welcomed and included.
Rueben Campbell discussed emotional “Safety” and how supportive environments build confidence and encourage self-expression. He used his experience as a student performer he stressed how encouragement can help students succeed.
Nicholas Rivera challenged the idea that “Excellence” equals perfection, describing persistence through a difficult class assignment. He also discussedabout students’ growth and success from challenges.
Jeremiah Persaud reflected on “Respect”, drawing inspiration from his great-grandfather’s World War I service. Persaud connected his personal experience to everyday acts of kindness and responsibility.
Ava Campbell described “Collaboration” through examples from a science project and Step Team experience. She said, when individuals work they can accomplish more than alone.
Iriana Crosswell, one teacher who helped organize the event said students initially struggled with nerves but showed growth through repeated practice and feedback.
“From their first draft to the final presentation, the students grown grew significantly,” Crosswell said. “Some students weren’t comfortable with public speaking, and you wouldn’t even be able to tell based on our final performance.” They grew a lot and the program helped students develop public speaking and leadership skills,” she added. Their goals were to help their students go out in the world and be leaders. They wanted them to be confident and be able to use their voice to make an impact.
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PAL girls take first place in Double Dutch
By STACY DRIKS
sdriks@liherald.com
After years of growth and practice, the Uniondale Police Athletic League Double Dutch team captured its first PAL Double Dutch Competition championship Saturday, finishing ahead of Roosevelt, Elmont and Westbury.
More than 100 spectators, athletes and supporters attended the competition at the David Mack Center for Training and Intelligence gym. Uniondale’s team entered carrying a banner as Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” played over the speakers, representing the Uniondale Knights’ colors. Teams from Roosevelt, Elmont and Westbury also made choreographed entrances before the competition began using the songs “Hello” by Cardi B “More” by Usher.
The victory marked the latest step in the program’s rapid development. During the inaugural event in 2024, Uniondale participated as Nassau County PAL tested whether Double Dutch could become a viable countywide competition. The following year, Uniondale earned a second-place finish.
As Uniondale took first place with, 98.1 points, Roosevelt placed second with 93.5, followed by Elmont in third, 91.1 and Westbury in fourth, 72.1.
“The amount of turnout, the Double Dutch, it’s crazy,” Ann-Marie Harrilal, Uniondale PAL vice president and board member, said.
The competition brought together teams from across Nassau County to compete in compulsory, doubles, speed and freestyle events. Participants were judged on timing, rhythm, synchroniza-
tion and execution.
The event also featured a halftime performance by the Jump4Jerry Double Dutch team, a Jersey City-based youth mentoring organization founded by coach Kimberly Prince in memory of her late son, Jeremiah “Jerry” Grant. The group uses Double Dutch to promote teamwork, fitness and youth development.
For Uniondale’s jumpers, the championship reflected months of preparation. According to PAL officials, athletes practiced twice a week for two to three hours throughout the year.
Many of the participants had never jumped Double Dutch before joining the program. Harrilal said the team started with six participants and has grown to
nearly 20.
Harrilal said the event is about more than determining a winner. The program provides children with structured afterschool activities while fostering relationships among communities throughout the county.
“(Double Dutch) Is new – we’re trying to give back to the community as much as possible,” Harrilal said. “The kids thinking on getting involved after school.”
The Nassau County PAL, a nonprofit organization, relies heavily on volunteers to operate its programs, including Double Dutch. Currently the Uniondale PAL are aiming to bring in tennis into the program, as of now they offer swimming, basketball, cheerleading, track,
football and more.
“The majority of the people here are volunteers that are helping these kids,” Harrilal said. “When a community comes out, volunteers – this is important to us.”
The Double Dutch program is one of several youth activities offered through PAL, alongside track and field, soccer, karate and other recreational opportunities.
For Uniondale, Saturday’s first-place finish served as evidence of how far the program has come since its early days, when a small group of children first stepped into the ropes to see what the sport was all about.
For more information to get involved, visit, nassaucountypal.org.
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The Uniondale PAL Double Dutch team, which grew from six participants in its first year to nearly 20 this season, celebrated with its championship trophy after capturing its first PAL Double Dutch Competition title. Uniondale improved on last year’s second-place finish to earn the championship.
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The Uniondale PAL cheer team, one of the many programs offered by the nonprofit organization, performed during the halftime show in support of the Double Dutch competition.
Uniondale coaches Denisha Pierre, Dolores Fletcher and Melissa Taylor Bobb supported the team during the competition. The PAL met with girls once a week since September practicing and learning new tricks.
Government Breakfast
Crime watCh
Man charged with lewdness
A North Bellmore man was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to two juvenile girls in Uniondale on May 29, according to Nassau County police.
Detectives said Guy Bellomo Jr., 64, of North Bellmore, was observed inside a silver 2019 Lexus RX near Hempstead Turnpike in the afternoon. Police allege Bellomo exposed himself and touched his genitals while two female juveniles were walking westbound on the roadway.
Following an investigation, detectives located Bellomo and arrested him without incident.
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Bellomo is charged with public lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child, police said. He pleaded not guilty to both charges on May 30 at First District Court in Hempstead and was released with non-monetary conditions. Yet, he is due back in court on June 15.
Police are asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized by the defendant to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-TIPS. All calls will remain anonymous.
— Stacy Driks
Hempstead Tpke. fatal crash
The Homicide Squad is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in East Meadow on Tuesday, May 26, at 8:39 p.m.
According to detectives, a 70-yearold man was crossing Hempstead Turnpike near Franklin Avenue when he was struck by a 2014 Toyota Camry operated by a 70-year-old Hempstead woman. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician. The driver remained at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police identified the victim as Robert McAteer, 70, of West Islip.
— Jordan Vallone
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On April 19, Gemmas Towing & Automotive on Uniondale Avenue reported that an unknown woman removed $40 worth of gasoline from the business without paying.
On April 21, Walgreens on Uniondale Avenue reported that an unknown man removed assorted merchandise from the store without paying.
On April 23, Oak Street Check Cashing on Oak Street reported that two unknown individuals removed a pair of gloves from the business.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
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Cradle-Con returns to L.I. bringing fans together
Comic book fans, collectors, cosplayers and gamers from across Long Island gathered at the Cradle of Aviation Museum for Cradle-Con, the museum’s annual pop culture convention.
The event featured comic creators, artists, vendors, cosplay groups, retro gaming and family-friendly activities.
Featured guests included voice actors Bill Ratner, who voiced Flint in “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero”; Mary McDonald-Lewis, the voice of Lady Jaye; writer Larry Hama; and Lisa Raggio, who voiced Zarana.
Also appearing was James O’Barr, creator of “The Crow,” a comic book series he created following the death of his fiancée in a crash caused by a drunk driver.
Author John Peel, a Long Island resident, also attended. Peel is known for writing science fiction novels and licensed books based on franchises including “Doctor Who,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.”
One of the convention’s most popular attractions was the Cereal Club, a nostalgia-themed area featuring classic cartoons, retro video games and an all-you-can-eat cereal bar. The attraction was designed to recreate the Saturday morning experience many attendees remembered from childhood.
— Stacy Driks
Holden Leeds/Herald photos Emma Berk, 13, of Lynbrook, arrives in costume. The annual event featured cosplay, comic creators, vendors and retro gaming.
Abigail Loos of Long Beach portrays X-23, the Marvel Comics character and clone of Wolverine.
Sam Catalano cosplayed as “Captain Cradle”, her creation of Cradle of Aviation Museum’s comic book-inspired mascot.
Reworld honors Long Island’s sustainability champions
Reworld recently honored many of Long Island’s leading sustainability advocates, municipal leaders, students, organizations and community partners during the 2026 Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island Presented by Reworld, on May 14 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage.
The event recognized those making meaningful contributions to environmental policy, conservation, education, municipal sustainability and community-driven programs across Long Island. Reworld also awarded local students with $2,500 in prizes for their efforts to inspire sustainability and encourage the next generation of environmental leadership.
“Environmental progress depends on people and organizations who are willing to lead with purpose and take action in their own communities,” said James Regan, Reworld’s market area director. “Through our work across Long Island, Reworld helps communities reduce landfill reliance, recover valuable resources and create more sustainable solutions for managing waste. We are proud to support and recognize the leaders, students and community partners who are helping move Long Island toward a cleaner, stronger and more sustainable future.”
Twenty honorees were recognized across six award categories throughout the evening celebrating leaders, organizations and students who are driving meaningful environmental progress across Long Island:
• Environmental Policy Leaders: Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine and New York State Senator Siela Bynoe (District 6), recognized for their leadership on environmental protection, responsible growth and long-term sustainability across Long Island.
• Community Impact for Sustainability: Devon Giordano (Long Island Conservancy); Derek Betts (Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District); Corey Humphrey, C.P.E.S.C. (Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District); Cynthia Seibold (Balloon Mission Inc.); Eileen Minogue (Book Fairies); Julie Tighe (NY League of Conservation Voters and Education Fund); Maxine Montello (New York Marine Rescue Center); and Robyn Silvestri (Save the Great South Bay).
• Environmental Leaders: National Grid Ventures, UBS Arena and Tritec Real Estate Company, honored for incorporating sustainability into ener-
gy, infrastructure, development and large-scale operations.
• Municipal Leaders for the Environment: Marty Bellew (Town of Islip Department of Environmental Control and Islip Resource Recovery Agency); and Nicholas Krupski (Southold Town Department of Solid Waste).
• College Student Champion for Sustainability: Vienna De Lombaerde (Senior, Hofstra University).
• Student Champion for Sustainability: Zoe Lazarus and Emma Klein (9th grade, Sayville High School); Charles Metzger (10th grade, Roslyn High School); and Matias Kalaitzis (12th grade, Hauppauge High School).
As the presenting sponsor, Reworld continues to support those at the forefront of environmental progress on Long Island. With facilities in Westbury, West Babylon, East Northport and Ronkonkoma, Reworld processes two-thirds of Long Island’s waste, recycles 60,000 tons of metals and generates enough electricity to power 100,000 homes each year. Through its work, Reworld helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and support local communities in adopting more sustainable waste solutions. Reworld remains committed to fostering sustainability throughout Long Island with programs that engage local schools, nonprofit organizations, municipalities and community partners. From educational initiatives and environmental awareness campaigns to local cleanups and community programming, Reworld
continues to support the next generation of sustainability advocates while strengthening the region’s commit-
ment to a cleaner, greener future.
- Jeffrey Bessen
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Hundreds of Long Island’s business and political leaders at the dinner awards ceremony attended the 2026 Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island Presented by Reworld, whose team is above.
Tim Baker/Herald Reworld’s East Region President, Adel Omrani welcomed award winners and guests to the ceremony.
Melissa Baptiste/Herald Reworld Market Area Director James Regan, left, with honoree State Sen. Siela Bynoe and Reworld Lead Community Relations Specialist Maureen Early.
Melissa Baptiste/Herald Honoree Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine, fourth from right, with his team.
Long Islanders rally for transgender rights
By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
Transgender, gender non-binary and intersex residents, joined by family members, friends and allies, gathered outside the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola on Saturday for a rally celebrating identity, resilience and community solidarity while drawing attention to legislative and social issues affecting transgender people.
The event, hosted by Gender Equality New York, brought together advocates and supporters from across Long Island amid what organizers described as a period of increasing anti-transgender rhetoric and legislation affecting transgender rights.
“This gathering is more than a rally. It is a declaration of our pride and a reminder of the collective power we hold when we rise together,” Juli GreyOwens, executive director of GENY, said. “Our voices matter. Our lives matter. And we refuse to be silenced, erased or pushed back into the shadows.”
Participants emphasized visibility, equality and the protection of civil rights for transgender, nonbinary and intersex people, with several organizations coming from across the Island, including the Long Island Progressive Coalition, Rockville Centre Pride and Freeport Pride.
Karin Johnson, co-founder of Rockville Centre Pride, thanked the ralliers for continuing their fight for equal rights.
“You make the world more beautiful, more interesting and more amazing,” Johnson said. “I am filled with gratitude for your magnificent resistance, and the world will be, too.”
Throughout the afternoon, attendees listened to speeches from advocates, joined in songs celebrating community and resilience, and joined in chants call-
ing for transgender rights and equality, saying, “We are here! We will not disappear!”
Joe Sackman, executive director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition, spoke about his own experience with a close friend who reached out to him for help to navigate her transition years ago.
“Twenty years later, I stand here today with you, not just as an ally, but a spirit knowing that all of us are on journeys,” Sackman said. “Some of us have
had head starts, some of us have had harder struggles and bigger hurdles to continue, and we all need help on this journey.”
Ralliers voiced their opposition to discrimination and discussed challenges the members of the transgender community face. Speakers highlighted the experiences of people who they said cannot safely live openly as their authentic selves, and called for continued advocacy to ensure equal opportunities and protections.
“Remember this moment, remember this feeling, remember this truth,” Grey-Owens said in concluding the rally. “We are visible, we are united and we’re not going anywhere. Our futures are not up for debate.”
Gender Equality New York advocates for the rights of transgender, gender non-binary and intersex people throughout New York state. Through advocacy, education and community outreach, the organization works to increase public understanding, address discrimination and promote equal rights.
GENY’s work is centered on four core pillars — advocacy, education, connection and empowerment — and focuses on addressing barriers to economic, educational, racial and social equity while promoting a more inclusive society, according to the organization. For more information, visit GenderEqualityNY.org.
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Juli Grey-Owens, executive director of Gender Equality New York, spoke on the steps of the Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola during Saturday’s rally.
New era for Uniondale businesses and chamber
Capillo said. The new one goes by a different name, the Hamlet of Uniondale.
The idea of reviving the organization, he explained, emerged after conversations with Williams and Richardson.
When Capillo learned that the existing chamber was largely dormant, he offered to help create a new one and host meetings at the American Legion post, on Uniondale Avenue.
Since then, organizers have secured operating credentials, assembled a board of directors and begun reaching out to local businesses. The only step left is to fill the board with two more members.
Rather than focusing entirely on membership recruitment, leaders of the fledgling organization said they have spent much of their time introducing themselves to business owners and learning about their concerns. “Just to say this is what our hopes are,” Capillo said. “This is what we want to do.”
Those conversations have centered on issues such as beautification, economic development and business support. Many of the hamlet’s businesses, Capillo said, are independently owned, and could benefit from a collective voice when dealing with local government and other agencies.
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Uniondale Hamlet Chamber of Commerce Vice President Ronnie Williams, Special Treasures Child Care Center owner Linda Anderson and Chamber President Mike Capillo celebrated the center’s grand opening at Grace Cathedral International. Anderson held a plaque welcoming Special Treasures as the chamber’s first member business.
“Most of them are mom-and-pop businesses,” he said. “They have no spokesman as far as the towns and stuff like that.”
Saturday’s ribbon-cutting was an opportunity to showcase one of those businesses. Anderson was surprised and excited to find out she would be the first business to join the new chamber. Capillo and Williams presented her with a plaque.
“It’s amazing, because I heard there was no chamber in Uniondale,” Anderson said. “I’m excited for new beginnings. It’s a new beginning for Special Treasures
and it’s a new beginning for the chamber.”
Anderson said she created the business years ago in her home in West Hempstead, inspired by a desire to help children develop confidence and a strong educational foundation.
“I love children, and making sure they have a strong foundation and be confident in who they are and what they know was important to me,” she said.
Unlike many home-based child care
providers, Anderson said she started the business after her own children were already grown. Over time, the program expanded, and she began searching for a larger location. Although she initially hoped to stay in West Hempstead, suitable space was difficult to find, and she eventually learned about a former day care facility in Grace Cathedral that had been vacant for several years.
The building underwent extensive renovations before reopening as Special Treasures. Now it can accommodate nearly 70 children, and offers programs for a wide range of ages.
For chamber leaders, the opening represented the kind of community investment they hope will become more common across Uniondale.
Capillo, Williams and Richardson stressed that one of the organization’s immediate challenges is simply making people aware that it exists. They plan to continue visiting businesses, attending community events and recruiting members in the months ahead.
As Special Treasures welcomed children and families into its new home, chamber leaders said the opening offered an encouraging glimpse of what they hope the future holds for Uniondale.
“We’re creating something that can help businesses grow and help the community grow,” Capillo said. “That’s what this is all about.”
Future Lab opens doors to aerospace careers
gram, high school students receive an associate degree.
Mehu said Uniondale supported the partnership because it gives middle school students early exposure to aviation and technology careers before they reach high school, helping them better understand opportunities available through programs such as P-TECH.
Students from Turtle Hook and Lawrence Road middle schools were recommended by guidance counselors, with a focus on seventh and eighth graders who could continue exploring similar opportunities as they move onto high school.
Among the participants was Lawrence Road seventh grader Caleb Blanco, 12, whose fascination with airplanes began when he was a toddler. The program helped reinforce his goal of becoming an engineer.
“I would look at the sky, and I would see planes fly, and I was like, ‘I want to be in one of those things,’” Caleb said.
He added that through the program, students learned about aircraft components and how planes operate.
“They taught us a lot of things, like how the engine works, the rudder, which is the tail of the airplane, the stabilizers,” he said. “And how the entire airplane works.”
Drawing on his longtime interest in aviation, Caleb teamed up with two classmates to create a jet-inspired aircraft for the program’s final project. Using Tinkercad, a free web-based for 3D designs for beginners.
The students designed the plane from the ground up, applying lessons about aerodynamics, aircraft components and engineering principles they had explored throughout the 10-week program.
Camila Ingles, 13, who attends Turtle Hook, said she knew little about airplanes before joining Future Lab.
“I learned how to design and how planes actually fly,”
After completing the 10-week Future Lab program, students from Uniondale’s Lawrence Road and Turtle Hook middle schools displayed their certificates — and their new aviator sunglasses.
Camila said. “I don’t think I will continue learning about aviation outside of school, but I would continue learning in programs like this.”
Sean Brass, an educator at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, said students entered the program with varying levels of aviation knowledge, but the curriculum was designed to introduce them to both the science of flight and the careers that support the aviation industry.
“We reviewed the four forces of flight, basic design, wingspan, weight — all these kinds of things they factor in,” Brass said. “The very first lesson we taught was the fundamentals of flight.”
“They made their own physical airplanes, and they tried to make it fly,” Victoria Ferguson, education coordinator of the museum said. “They saw what was best in the design of the plane.”
Brass explained that students first learned the forces of flight and basic aircraft design before building model airplanes and testing how well they flew. For their final projects, students used Tinkercad to design functional aircraft in a 3D computer-aided design environment.
The program culminated with students applying those lessons to design original aircraft concepts, giving them a firsthand look at how engineering and aviation careers intersect.
“Now they know you can be an engineer, you can be a mechanic, you can work in traffic control, you can do all sorts of things,” Brass said. “What we are encouraging them to do is whatever lesson they thought was their favorite, really think about that. Really think about where you had a good time because you could be doing something you enjoy for the rest of your life.”
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Men’s Health
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• Mind over stigma: No more silent struggles
Many men experience challenges in the bedroom but are loathe to talk about it with anyone, including their partners.
Reproductive and sexual health disorders weaken the physical, emotional and social well-being of millions of American men and damage their relationships.
Infertility, erectile dysfunction (ED), enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and low testosterone are among the conditions that can be very troubling to men. And many suffer in silence.
Nearly 40 percent of U.S. men prefer to skip discussing prostate health with their doctors, 33 percent decline to be screened for prostate cancer, and approximately 39 percent of men with ED refuse to seek treatment, according to recent surveys.
Michael Herman,MD,Director of Urology at Mount Sinai South Nassau, leads an expert team dedicated to treating male reproductive and sexual health disorders.
Urologists at Mount Sinai South Nassau, led by Michael Herman, MD, Director of Urology, have a message for men: “Have no fear, the help you need is here.”
“We take the worry, stress and apprehension out of the diagnosis to focus on providing our patients with the treatments as well as the positive reinforcement they need to address the condition,” said Dr. Herman, a specialist in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for prostate cancer.
Dr. Herman and his team, including Mahyar Kashani, MD, Director of Male Sexual Health, and Raymond Sultan, MD, offer advanced, confidential and specialized care for male reproductive and sexual health disorders, emphasizing minimally invasive procedures to ensure faster recovery and improved outcomes.
Here are some common male reproductive health disorders and the advanced treatment options the Mount Sinai South Nassau urology team uses to correct them:
1. BPH/enlarged prostate causes urinary issues including urgency, frequency, and weak stream, affecting a man’s quality of life and sexual health. Dr. Herman and Dr. Sultan are Long Island’s leaders in Aquablation therapy to shrink the enlarged prostate or remove prostate tissue without traditional open surgery. Other minimally invasive solutions include Rezum water vapor therapy and the UroLift system.
2. ED, defined as difficulty obtaining or sustaining an erection, affects both fertility and confidence. Medical and surgical solutions include oral medication management, penile injections and penile prosthesis (implant) surgery to restore function.
3. Peyronie’s disease (penile curvature) is caused by a plaque buildup inside the penis, leading to significant curvature and pain. Dr. Kashani can prescribe nonsurgical treatment options like Xiaflex® injection to break down the plaque or recommend penile reconstruction surgery to correct the curvature and restore function.
4. Low testosterone (Low-T or male hypogonadism) causes a range of physical, sexual, and emotional symptoms, including reduced sex drive, ED, fatigue, loss of muscle mass, increased body fat or depression. It is primarily treated through Testosterone Replacement Therapy alongside lifestyle modifications and addressing any underlying medical conditions.
Dr. Herman and urologists at Mount Sinai South Nassau also specialize in vasectomy male sterilization, where the tubes carrying sperm (vas deferens) are cut or sealed and microsurgical vasectomy reversal to reconnect the tubes to restore the flow of sperm back into the semen.
All treatment plans are complemented by comprehensive education and counseling so that patients may achieve maximal outcomes. For more information or to contact the hospital’s urologic specialists, call 1-877-SOUTH-NASSAU or visit https://www. mountsinai.org/ locations/south-nassau.
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By Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD
If you’re a man over 50, it’s probably more difficult for you to rebound from a bucket of wings, a doughnut binge or a six-pack of beer than in your younger days. Bad habits take more of a toll as you age. Don’t wait until you have high blood pressure or gain 50 pounds to make a change.
Cut the salt for heart health
Here’s a shocker: One in 10 deaths in U.S. adults are connected to eating too much salt. Sixty percent of those deaths occur in men. Too much sodium and too little potassium raise your blood pressure, a major contributor to heart disease. Cutting back on sodium bombs such as bread, cheese and processed foods can lower your risk. Add more heart-healthy leafy greens to your diet, and get more potassium through foods such as bananas. As a bonus, you’ll get fewer wrinkles.
Stay sharp
Staying mentally sharp is just as important as maintaining physical strength after 50 — and nutrition can play a powerful role in supporting brain health. A growing body of research suggests that the foods men eat during midlife may influence
cognitive health and the risk of dementia and memory-related conditions later on. One approach frequently linked to better brain function is the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes healthy unsaturated fats while limiting saturated fats. Foods such as fish, nuts, olive oil and other plant-based oils may help support long-term cognitive wellness, proving that smart eating habits can benefit both body and mind as the years go by.
Keep your bones strong
Osteoporosis is not just a woman’s disease. Men lose bone mass after age 50, too. You may benefit from supplemental calcium and probiotics in the diet.
A recent study in The Journal of Cellular Physiology found a connection between probiotic supplements and increased bone density in male mice. Researchers from the study commented that probiotics may help treat osteoporosis in the future, in addition to aiding digestive health.
Stick with water for prostate health
When it comes to satisfying your taste buds, most men prefer soda over water. But the consequences to your future health may not be worth the extra flavor. New research suggests that 180,000
deaths per year may be related to sugary soft drinks.
For sexual health, go natural
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Nassau honors 110-year-old naval air unit
By SEAN KENNEDY Correspondent
With a celebration of history and patriotism, the “birthplace of American Naval aviation,” on Nassau County’s North Shore, was honored two weeks ago by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other area officials as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration.
One of the earliest naval aviation programs was created at the Peacock Point Estate, in Lattingtown. In 1916, a group of 28 students from Yale University formed the First Yale Unit, which was the first naval air reserve unit to enter service in World War I.
“We are known as the Cradle of Aviation,” Blakeman said of Nassau County on May 21, “but not that many people know about what happened here at Peacock Point.”
Nicknamed the Millionaires’ Unit due to the privileged upbringing of its members, the group took part in war battles and daring rescues. Descendants of its members who attended the ceremony included Henry P. Davison II, grandson of founding member F. Trubee Davison, on whose property the ceremony take place.
“We are, in this generation, extremely fortunate to have had members of all of our families play such an important
role in giving us the gift of liberty that we enjoy today,” Davison said. “We never take it for granted, and we are very grateful for their efforts.”
The families of the unit’s members
used their financial resources to bolster the U.S. Naval Reserves, which was in its infancy at the time. The stories from the First Yale Unit made it clear that no matter their social status, these young
men would potentially sacrifice their lives in order to defend America and its values.
“My grandparents could have used their social status to be able to avoid being drawn into the conflict, and yet they decided that they were going to lead the way into battle,” Davison said. “In their mind, there was an explicit understanding that ‘to whom much is given, much is expected.’”
The event included a ceremonial flyover of U.S. Naval aircraft, as a T-45 Goshawk flew across the Long Island Sound. Navy Lt. Raven Shanmugam and Lt. Luke O’Sullivan, both pilots in the Training Squadron 9 Tigers of the Naval Air Station Meridian, in Mississippi, orchestrated the flyover. After the pilots arrived at the event, Blakeman thanked each one for their service to the country.
“We’re incredibly proud that you’re with us to join in this celebration on the 250th anniversary of America,” Blakeman said.
Local officials echoed the importance of the nation’s servicemen, women and veterans. “From the Revolutionary War to the present day, generations of Americans have answered the call to serve and protect our freedom,” Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “We’re proud of our veterans, and truly proud of all America has to offer.”
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Henry Davison II, far left, a descendant of a member of the First Yale Unit, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman welcomed ceremonial flyover pilots Lt. Luke O’Sullivan and Lt. Raven Shanmugam at the America 250 celebration.
STEPPING OUT
From vine to basket
Red, ripe and ready to pick
By Karen Bloom
June brings one of the region’s most anticipated harvests — strawberry season. For a few fleeting weeks, local fields burst with rows of bright red berries, offering the unmistakable sweetness and flavor that only fresh-picked fruit can deliver. It’s a seasonal tradition that invites families outdoors to enjoy sunny days and fill baskets at nearby U-Pick farms.
While spring fades into summer, strawberries reach their peak here, ripening throughout June and rewarding pickers with fruit far sweeter than supermarket varieties shipped from afar. The short harvest season makes each bite feel like a celebration of early summer.
And the enjoyment doesn’t end at the farm. Back home, those ruby-red berries can take center stage in everything from simple snacks to homemade desserts and refreshing seasonal recipes, bringing a taste of our Long Island summer to every table.
Classic Strawberry Shortcake
The quintessential treat is always in style.
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 package (16 ounces) strawberries
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cups milk
Hull strawberries and cut each in half. Combine half of strawberries in a bowl with 2 tablespoons sugar. Combine cream and vanilla with remaining sugar and set aside. Stir cream occasionally to dissolve sugar.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and trace outline of an 8-inch circle. Set aside.
Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. With a pastry cutter or 2 knives, cut in 4 tablespoons butter until
Northwinds Symphonic Band
mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until dough just comes together. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle using outline on parchment paper as a guide. Bake about 30 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes on pan. Using a serrated knife, slice crosswise in half and carefully separate. Spread insides with remaining room temperature butter. Combine strawberries and cover bottom shortcake layer with half of the strawberry mixture. Replace top cake layer on bottom layer and cover with remaining strawberries. Serve warm, cut into wedges and drizzled with sweetened cream.
Strawberry Arugula Salad
This colorful salad makes a healthy, flavorful statement on your summer table.
• 5 ounces arugula
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion (about ½ small onion)
• 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese or feta, or 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced radish (about 3 medium)
• 1 medium jalapeño, very thinly sliced (omit if sensitive to spice)
Balsamic vinaigrette:
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
Pinch of fine sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Assemble the salad: On a large serving platter or in a large serving bowl, layer the ingredients as listed.
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and whisk until fully blended. Taste, and add more salt or pepper if needed. The dressing should be nice and tangy, but you can add more maple syrup for balance if desired.
When ready to serve the salad, drizzle vinaigrette on top, and toss to combine. Serve promptly. (If you’re planning to have leftovers, store the salad and dressing separately and toss before serving.) Stored separately, leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days.
Strawberry-Ricotta Pastry
Perfect for a party or simply indulging yourself, these addictive pastry puffs make it hard to stop at one.
• 2 sheets puff pastry
• 1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon, heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 basket fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup homemade, part-skim or whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 400 F.
Cut both puff pastry sheets into nine squares. Make slit in corner of each square toward middle of pastry. Fold corners to other corners to create pinwheel shape. Brush pastry with 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and ground cinnamon then sprinkle on each puff pastry.
Bake 12-15 minutes until pastry is golden brown and raised.
In medium saucepan on medium to high heat, pour in remaining granulated sugar and water. Once sugar is dissolved, pour in fresh strawberries. Bring mixture to boil then simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries are broken apart and semi-thick sauce is created. Let chill in refrigerator 2 hours.
To chill faster, put in freezer 45 minutes.
In medium bowl, using mixer, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In separate medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy. Return whipped cream to ricotta mixture and whip 1-2 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy.
Spoon ricotta cream into center of each puff pastry pinwheel. Spoon strawberry compote in middle of ricotta mixture.
Sands Point Preserve’s reserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the majestic backdrop for a lively musical afternoon. Northwinds Symphonic Band returns with “Broadway, Movies, and Light Classics.” The concert (indoors) features treasured tunes from the big screen to the Broadway stage. Conductors Helen P. Bauer and Brandon Bromsey’s entertaining program of instrumental and vocal selections from popular movies and Broadway shows, as well as familiar classics., with music music from “Cyberworld 3D,” favorites from “Star Wars” and much more. The concert also pays tribute to Louis Armstrong with Satchmo! A special appearance by Broadway performer Karen Murphy and tenor Joe Stroppel are among the highlights. Consider bringing a picnic lunch to enjoy on the majestic grounds prior to the concert.
Sunday, June 7, 3 p.m. $10. 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
David Lee Roth
Get ready to jump! Diamond Dave is back! The iconic, high-flying frontman of Van Halen is bringing his legendary swagger and a massive arsenal of rock anthems to the Paramount stage. Fans can expect a high-octane night packed with timeless hits like “Jump,” “Panama,” and “Runnin’ with the Devil.”
This tour marks a massive return for the rock legend, who officially ended a five-year hiatus from the stage last May with a triumphant, headline-making debut at the M3 Rock Festival. Far from a strippeddown nostalgic act, Roth backs up his signature showmanship with a powerhouse new eight-piece band to perfectly replicates those massive, classic Van Halen harmonies. Between the fresh musical muscle and Roth’s undiminished, charismatic stage presence, this promises to be an unforgettable night of nostalgia and high-energy rock ‘n’ roll.
Sunday, June 7, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Arugula Salad
Strawberry-Ricotta Pastry
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JUN
4
Celebrate Caribbean heritage
The Hempstead Town Board and the Department of Community Affairs host a Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration. The free event features cultural presentations, exhibitions, live music, a fashion show, Caribbean cuisine samples, and award presentations by Supervisor John Ferretti. Organized with Together We Serve Inc Food Pantry, the Caribbean American Poetry Association and the Haitian Cultural Heritage Movement, with support from ECAF and Taynas Body Care. Parking is available in the rear via Peninsula Boulevard.
• Where: 1 Washington St., Hempstead
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 812-3009 or (516) 850-0520
JUN 6
Whatever Floats Your Boat
Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to celebrate the opening of the H2Oh! Water Play exhibit by creating a floating boat. Put your boat to the test in a water tub to see if it sinks or floats at the drop-in program. For ages 3+.
• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
• Time: Noon-2 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Juneteeth with Miss Anita
Miss Anita usually teaches children sign language and reads books to them at Uniondale Public Library. However, in honor of Juneteenth, families can learn about and celebrate the national holiday during a children’s arts and crafts program.
• Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: uniondalelibrary.org or (516) 489-2220
Storybook Stroll
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Storybook Stroll. Little listeners are invited to participate in a guided stroll through the Gardens, with a reading of “The Secret Garden” by Callista Brill (based on Frances Hodgson Burnett) Along the way, discover nature’s wonders, in the formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and hands-on craft for each child to take home.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
JUN
17
Library Board of Trustees meet Uniondale Public Library Board of Trustees meet on the third Wednesday of the month. Residents are invited to attend and may ask questions or share concerns during the meeting. Visit the website for the public packet.
• Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: uniondalelibrary.org
JUN
18
Juneteenth Celebration
Join the community at Hempstead Town Hall to celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month. Enjoy a day of dance performances, poetry and a keynote speaker.
• Where: Hempstead Town Hall Senior Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby Plaza, One Washington St., Hempstead
• Time: 6-8 p.m.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 8 p.m.
Contemporary swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy visits the Paramount ready to cut loose. Since their formation in the early ‘90s in Ventura, Calif., the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form, the band’s original horn-infused music and legendary high energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation while remaining cognizant and respectful of the music’s rich legacy. Together for over 32 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in movies and television shows. With sold-out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country’s finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Super Bowl XXXIII, the band continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America’s original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
JUN
7
Rockin’ at the park
Eisenhower Summer Concert Series is back and welcomes Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Blessid Union of Souls bands.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
Meet the artist
Meet local Haitian artist Frenal Mezilas during a reception at Uniondale Library. View Mezilas’ work, speak with him about his creative process and learn more about the techniques and perspectives that shape his mixed-media art. His pieces bring together different styles and approaches, creating layered visual works that reflect a range of influences while forming a unified artistic vision. Ongoing.
• Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale
• Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
• Contact: uniondalelibrary.org or (516) 489-2220
JUN
9
BOE Action meeting
The Board of Education holds its next action meeting session. Residents who want to ask a question at the meeting must submit the official form in full by the Thursday prior. Only pre-submitted questions will be acknowledged by the Board president during the public comments portion.
• Where: Uniondale High School, 933 Goodrich St., Uniondale
• Contact: uniondaleschools.org or (516) 560-8945
JUN
11
Grooves with Amber Ferrari Band
Eisenhower Summer Concert Series hosts the Amber Ferrari Band. The nine-piece band plays tunes from the ‘60s through the ‘90s.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
JUN
13
Literacy Book Fair
The Lit Stories Book Fair brings a day of literacy, fun and community to Uniondale. Hosted by Maudelyne, Justine and Ruth, all ages can enjoy story time, arts and crafts, face painting, movement activities, books, artisan jewelry, artwork and vendors. Registration required.
• Where: John J. Byrne Community Center, 925 Jerusalem Ave.
• Time: 1:30 -4:30 p.m.
• Contact: tinyurl.com/LitBookFair26
Rhythm, Roots and Art
Families can participate in African American Music Appreciation Month at Long Island Children’s Museum by exploring the powerful sounds and rhythms that have shaped music history. Together sample a variety of songs from influential African American artist and genres and turn the sounds into art at the drop-in program. For ages 3+.
• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
• Time: Noon-2 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
• Contact: (516) 489-5000
Juneteenth concert
Eisenhower Summer Concert Series continues with an Earth Wind & Fire Tribute by D’votion, a Gospel Choir and DRIFT featuring members of TAUK and MJT.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
JUN
19
FIFA World Cup Watch Party
Get in on the action at Eisenhower Park when USA takes on Australia.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
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Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF LB-IGLOO SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. 814 STATON HOLDING LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 14, 2025 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee entered on April 17, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1059 Harrison Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 150 and Lots 303-304. Approximate amount of judgment is $779,945.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615545/2022.
Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 202066-2 160131
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LIMOSA, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST ANGELA LATTA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 16, 2024 and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee entered January 24, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 711 Park Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being
at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 50 Block: 418 Lot: 16.
Approximate amount of judgment
$586,278.38 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009001/2015. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614
LHFJN017 90020 160277
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. EMIGRANT BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH EMIGRANT SAVINGS
BANK- LONG ISLAND, Plaintiff -againstERIC E. MCDOUGALL a/k/a ERIC MCDOUGALL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 26, 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 June 23, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 55 Block 494 and Lot 70.
Said premises known as 191 HUDSON AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.
Index Number 611525/2022.
MERIK ROY AARON, ESQ., Referee Terenzi & Confusione, P.C.
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 {* UNIONDALE*} 160265
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 24, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 29, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 767 Dale Place, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50 Block 371 Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $535,413.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 614569/2019. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Tara Mayerhofer, Esq., Referee
LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: April 15, 2026 160325
LEGAL NOTICE
Premises known as 897 Spring Avenue, Uniondale, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11553.
(SBL#: 50-427-6)
Approximate amount of lien $480,785.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 603912/2023. Russell C. Burcheri, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: April 14, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Bill Delinois a/k/a Bill Endy Delinois; et al., Defendant(s)
REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST, SERIES SPMD 2004-C, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES SPMD 2004-C, Plaintiff - against - JULES LINTON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 27, 2025. 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 1st day of July, 2026 at 4:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
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 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. 160353
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking on Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion. Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of June 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations:
ELMONT
B STREET - north side, starting at a point 176 feet east of the east
County Executive Bruce
joined young participants during the 40th annual Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged. The event brought together more than 1,200 athletes for a weekend of adapted sports competition and recreation.
Four decades of sports inspiration on display
More than 1,200 young athletes gathered at Mitchel Athletic Complex on May 29 to kick off the 40th annual Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged, a two-day event celebrating athletic achievement, perseverance and inclusion.
The longtime tradition provides physically challenged youth ages 5 to 21 with opportunities to participate in competitive sports and recreational activities adapted to their abilities. Organizers said 1,289 athletes took part in the opening day of competition, with more than 600 additional participants expected throughout the weekend.
Events included wheelchair races, track and field competitions, swimming, table tennis, archery, wheelchair basketball and slalom courses designed for athletes with a wide range of physical challenges. Competitors are grouped by age, sex and classification to ensure fair competition.
curbline of Meacham Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-162/26)
SWEETMAN AVENUEsouth side, starting at a point 78 feet east of the east curbline of Travis Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-163/26)
238th STREET - west side, starting at a point 24 feet north opposite the northeast curbline of 116th Road, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-179/26)
INWOOD WALCOTT AVENUEeast side, starting at a point 39 feet south opposite the southwest curbline of Merril Place, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-172/26)
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OCEAN BOULEVARDsouth side, starting at a
point 929 feet east of the east curbline of Parkside Drive, east for a distance of 56 feet.
(TH-180/26)
ROOSEVELT
ST. FRANCIS STREETeast side, starting at a point 63 feet south the south curbline of Underhill Avenue, south for a distance 20 feet.
(TH-170/26)
WEST HEMPSTEAD BERRY HILL COURTsouth side, starting at a point 254 feet east of east curbline of Mayfair Avenue, east for a distance of 22 feet.
(TH-166/26)
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard in person on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: May 27, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
The Games trace their roots to the 1984 International Games for the Disabled, now known as the Paralympic games, which were held on Long Island. Inspired by the event, New York state launched the program in 1985, becoming the first state in the nation to offer a free adapted sports program for youth with physical disabilities. What began with 240 participants has grown to nearly 1,600 athletes statewide competing in regional events each year.
The event aims to promote athletic opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities, build confidence and selfesteem, and increase public awareness of the abilities of athletes with disabilities. Athletes compete for gold, silver and bronze medals, while others are recognized for achieving personal bests.
— Stacy Driks
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TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
JOHN FERRETTI
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 160557
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF THE CABANA SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MARIA ISBEL ROMERO, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 4, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100
Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 7 Moffat Place, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 113 and Lots 299, 300 and 301. Approximate amount of judgment is $715,272.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620007/2024. Danielle L. Estis, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 200575-7 160526
Courtesy Office of Nassau County Bruce Blakeman Nassau
Blakeman
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A. This is a typical case of “you snooze, you lose.” I regularly hear from people who tell me that their friends, contractors, even their attorneys, in some cases, give them “off the record” advice not to make waves, not to do anything. But the issues and requirements don’t just go away, and design professionals are held back from what you really wanted them to do, like an addition or a home makeover, many years later.
Waiting and ignoring the requirements has put you in a much more difficult situation. Since Sandy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has required that people who received funding, whether directly from the federal agency or through public funds like New York Rising, had to confirm that the funds were put toward the repairs they were meant for. It’s just like providing your car insurance company the receipts and/or an inspection to confirm that the money they gave you for repairs was spent on the car, and not on some fraudulent luxury expense.
In 2013, your municipality required a repair permit, and instead of repeatedly contacting you, they opted to say that they notified you (once or twice), and now it’s your problem that you didn’t respond. The friction this created has lasted long after the memory of the flood turmoil has diminished. People feel ambushed, but arguing or passing on the requirement doesn’t make it go away.
In fact, one of the requirements is a “proof of loss” letter issued to the property owner, preferably the person who owned the property at the time of the flood. Switching to the next owner just complicates the process. Even though repair permits do not have a permit fee, most people made improvements during repairs, and your municipality recently doubled the fees for property improvements. So putting off the repair is now going to cost even more, which your buyer’s attorney might also realize while protecting the buyer.
When it comes to building department fees, one of the biggest municipalities, whose fees were more lenient, just raised them substantially. A couple who applied for permits in 2019, later hampered by the pandemic, saw their projected fees go from $2,000 to $4,600 this past month. Yes, it really did take that long, due to the pandemic and the stages of approval they had to go through, and they weren’t snoozing. Listen to the buyer’s attorney and follow through. Good luck!
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Rudy Ruettiger’s inspiring story
Recently Joe Cairo, former St. John’s basketball great Frank Alagia and I had the chance to meet Rudy Ruettiger, the inspiration for the cult classic film “Rudy,” based on Ruettiger’s improbable football “career” at Notre Dame. Ruettiger was in town to speak at Nassau Community College’s graduation.
Cairo and I are graduates of Notre Dame, and Alagia was heavily recruited by Notre Dame before deciding on St. John’s. We’re all longtime followers of college sports, and no collegiate sports program has had a more storied tradition than Notre Dame football.
The Fighting Irish have had, by last count, 94 All-Americans, 50 College Hall of Famers and seven Heisman Trophy winners. Ruettiger was none of these. He played for a total of less than 40 seconds, and made one tackle in Notre Dame’s final home game of the 1975 season, his senior year, against Georgia Tech. Because the Irish were leading 24-3 when Coach Dan Devine put Ruettiger
in the game, that tackle had zero impact on the game or the season.
Yet Rudy’s is one of the first names millions of sports fans will raise in a conversation not just about Notre Dame football, but college football in general. More than 50 years after his single moment of gridiron glory and 33 years after the film premiered, “Rudy” remains a cable television mainstay. Why?
Because Ruettiger’s story is what so many consider college sports, Notre Dame and the American Dream to be all about: hard work and a fighting spirit overcoming the odds.
The tale of his brief moment in the spotlight at Notre Dame is a cult classic.
Raised with 13 siblings in the very-blue-collar steel mill town of Joliet, Ill., Ruettiger demonstrated neither the academic nor the athletic skills to be accepted, let alone play football, at Notre Dame. He was dyslexic and underweight, a poor high school student and a mediocre football player. But his lifelong dream, like that of so many Catholic ethnic kids of his generation, was to play football at Notre Dame.
After serving in the Navy in the Vietnam War, Ruettiger began his quixotic quest to be admitted to Notre Dame. As the film recounts, after personal entreat-
ies to university priests and officials, he was admitted to its affiliate, Holy Cross Junior College, adjacent to the big school’s campus. He got a janitorial job and a place to sleep in the bowels of Notre Dame’s football facilities while studying at Holy Cross. Then, after several rejections and much tutoring, he was admitted to Notre Dame as a junior, and set out to make the football team as a walk-on.
He played on the practice team, going up against the varsity as it prepared for upcoming games but receiving no assurance that he would ever take the field at Notre Dame Stadium himself. But in that final game in 1975, he did.
As Ruettiger is the first to tell you, his story isn’t about football heroics. It’s about the American Dream of working hard to overcome hard times and disappointments without complaint or selfpity. It’s about Notre Dame’s commitment to academic and athletic excellence while staying loyal to lasting beliefs and principles. Its athletes had to measure up to the same academic requirements as other students, and experience the same living conditions. The players who were on the field on
Saturdays were in the classrooms, dining halls and dorms with other students during the week.
The day after our meeting, as I was writing this, Ruettiger called to continue our conversation. He and I are both concerned about how much things are changing in college sports. While college athletes are entitled to fair compensation, now, with the transfer portal, players sign lucrative contracts and can move from college to college one year to the next, season to season. Star players can transfer to play for a college team for one year, after barely setting foot on that school’s campus, and then play for a rival college the following year. This takes away the sense of identifying with players who share your experience — even so many Notre Dame “subway alumni” who have never attended the school but share its aspirations.
As a guy who has been through so much, however, Ruettiger has confidence that college sports will prevail, and he will continue to believe in his inspirational film and message. Whether the odds are great or small, whether in life or on the gridiron, old Notre Dame will win over all. Go, Irish!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
Much of what Ben Franklin said is being ignored
Ihave just celebrated another birthday, and there is no denying that I am up there in years on this planet. I take every birthday seriously, but in my case they’re a reminder that none of us are going to be around forever, and some of us have only a short time left to share our experiences with our friends and family.
The world around us is moving at such a rapid pace that it’s impossible to keep up with the blizzard of news that we endure each day. As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our wonderful country, I often think about the Founding Fathers and the challenges they faced to tell the nation about their vision of what they wanted America to become, and about our responsibilities as its citizens.
Benjamin Franklin offered us many words of wisdom during the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention. He famously remarked, on leaving the
convention, that he and his colleagues had given us “a republic, if you can keep it.” He further offered, “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.”
Franklin argued that self-governance relies directly on the moral character of its citizens. And lastly, he stated, “This Constitution can only end in despotism … when the people shall become so corrupted.” Those remarks were a warning that the system would fail if the people lost their capacity for self-governance. That’s a lot of wisdom to digest, and it takes time to unpack all of it.
advance his personal agenda.
W hat would he think of our Congress, and a slush fund, and unapproved wars?
If I had to choose one example of how we have failed to heed Franklin’s words, it is the U.S. Congress. Starting around the fourth grade, history teachers tell us that we have three “equal” branches of government. That used to refer to Congress, the Supreme Court and the president. But today we have a neutered Congress, a feuding Supreme Court and a president who has successfully taken control of the levers of government to
I rarely comment about the happenings in the Republican Party, because I have enough issues with my fractured Democratic Party. But watching television the other night, I felt some sadness about Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s primary defeat. I relate to Cornyn because of my 23 years in the State Legislature. Government is only as good as the people who serve in it, and Cornyn, a Republican, was a hardworking, productive senator. I feel the same way about Louisiana’s Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who incurred the ire of President Trump for voting to impeach him after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Cassidy, a physician, contributed much to the Senate, but also lost a primary last month.
What would Franklin think about the $1.776 billion slush fund created by Trump to reward the Jan. 6 rioters for their misdeeds? A number of Republican senators who have been silent on so many issues have spoken out against this money grab. Think of the significance of this concept. All of the money
given out will remain confidential. There are no restrictions on who can apply. People who assaulted Capitol policemen could walk away with taxpayer money.
The people who crafted our Constitution did so with the hope that we would avoid future wars, and only start them with the consent of Congress. The president has called the Iran war a “military operation” and a “skirmish,” but it has dramatically depleted our supply of sophisticated weapons. Depriving Iran of a nuclear weapon is important, but when the conflict is over, Iran will be better off, and capable of waging terror in the region for years to come.
Benjamin Frankin, and the many other signatories to the Constitution, hoped that we would, in time, become a better nation. These are the thoughts that occupy me as I enjoy another birthday. I worry not for me. I worry for my children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. We owe them a more perfect union.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.
Keep your pets out of hot vehicles
We all know the dangers of leaving your child in a parked car, especially in the summer. But what most people don’t realize is the deadly consequences that can result from leaving your pet in a parked car, too.
This danger is not exaggerated; it’s science.
A parked car acts like a greenhouse, trapping heat inside that builds with alarming speed. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the temperature inside a vehicle parked on an 85-degree day can reach 104 degrees in just 10 minutes, and within an hour can soar more than 40 degrees above the outdoor temperature.
Even on days that feel merely warm — not scorching — the heat in a sealed vehicle can become lethal.
Many pet owners still cling to dangerous myths. Parking in the shade isn’t enough. Cracking the windows doesn’t offer meaningful relief. Leaving water in the car changes little. Once heat becomes trapped, the temperature rises rapidly and relentlessly.
What makes the situation even more dangerous is that animals can’t cool
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Battery energy storage is still too risky
To the Editor:
I have lived on Long Island for many years, and it’s part of my DNA. I was shocked to read the op-ed in the May 14-20 issue, “Battery energy storage isn’t just an experiment. It works,” by Nick Guariglia, the advocacy manager of the New York Offshore Wind Alliance. It was a completely one-sided commentary by an insider to the battery storage proposals floating around Long Island.
One basic, and most important, concern Mr. Guariglia didn’t mention is the lack of technology for avoiding lithium battery fires. The fires that have occurred in the U.S. and around the world caused by overheating energy-storage batteries are well documented. Fire departments, and fire marshals, across the U.S. acknowledge the lack of knowledge, appropriate tools and training of volunteer firefighters that’s necessary to manage these fires. Firefighters simply depend on hours of watering the batteries until the fire is extinguished.
This archaic process of putting out a fire costs thousands of gallons of expensive water, and the chemicals that burning lithium-based batteries release into our communities, and our Long Island waterways, are a key concern in the towns where these bat-
themselves the way humans do. People sweat efficiently. Dogs and cats rely primarily on panting. But when the air surrounding them is already hotter than their bodies, panting can actually worsen the problem by drawing in even hotter air. Heatstroke can occur in just minutes.
Certain kinds of pets face even greater risks. Older and overweight animals, and short-muzzled breeds such as pugs and bulldogs, struggle to regulate body temperature under normal conditions. Inside a hot car, they can quickly suffer brain damage, organ failure or death.
The warning signs of heatstroke are often easy to spot: heavy panting, frantic behavior and excessive drooling are early signs of distress. Bright red gums, vomiting, stumbling or collapse signal a medical emergency. At that point, every second matters.
If a pet appears to be overheating, it should immediately be moved to a cooler area and relieved with cool — not icecold — water while emergency veterinary care is sought. Ice water can shock the body and worsen the situation.
Unfortunately, many tragedies occur because owners convince themselves they will “only be gone a minute.” But a
quick stop in a store, coffee shop or pharmacy can turn deadly if a line forms or there’s another distraction.
If you see a pet left in a car, call 911. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. The issue is serious enough that New York, and many other states, have laws addressing animals left in dangerous conditions inside vehicles.
New York Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353-d prohibits confining a companion animal in a vehicle during extreme heat or cold when doing so puts the animal in imminent danger of death or serious physical injury. The law authorizes police officers, firefighters, emergency responders and humane officers to remove the endangered animal if necessary. A pet owner can also face criminal cruelty charges if an animal is injured or dies after being left in a hot car.
But laws alone cannot solve the problem. Public awareness and personal responsibility matter most. The safest choice is also the simplest: If your pet can’t come inside with you, leave it at home. No errand, appointment or convenience is worth risking your four-legged best friend’s life.
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Decision making in 2026, frozen in place
remember “snap decisions”?
They’re now DOa. I sit down to write about the epidemic of obsessive overthinking that grips many of us as we try to get through the day, decision by decision. Should I set the alarm for 7:15 a.m. and have time for coffee, or 7:25 and sleep 10 more minutes?
Should I wear the boots to work? and how long should I think about this? You take my point. The problem isn’t just that the process of “choosing” is overwhelming. It’s that we can’t think fluidly. Our thoughts are fragmented by our screen life.
This has led to a kind of decision paralysis.
I need wallpaper. There must be thousands of choices, so why don’t I go online and look at all of them? Or I’m studying a menu: blackened tuna or chicken parm? I stare. Others are waiting for me.
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teries are proposed to be installed.
My own process is a little like fishing. I cast a line, like “What should I write about this week?” and if something bites, I go with it — except for recent times, when I sometimes lose the fish, or drop the rod, or forget why I’m standing on a riverbank in my brain, trying to land an idea.
So I was on the riverbank a minute ago, planning to explore more productive decision-making techniques, when my phone beeped, and told me there was an “audacious” recipe for cucumber salad waiting for me online. Who could resist?
tagainst institutionalized cruelty unworthy of a great country.
So that’s always a compelling topic, I thought, as I was looking up the details of the new $1.8 billion fund to “deliver payouts to people who say they were harmed by the justice system,” according to The Washington Post. That would include the people charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
he task at hand: choosing a topic for this first summer column. Easy, right? No.
after saving it to my online file of never-to-be-used recipes, I came back to my task at hand: choosing a topic for this first summer column. Easy, right? Wrong.
I am so riven by the political threats to our democracy that I believe I should use my space to resist, to support the integrity of the Constitution and to summon the help of people in power to stop the madness that is Trump. It’s my little bit. Maybe a reader or two will join me in pushing back
Let’s be clear: Our communities are not opposed to innovative ideas for generating much-needed added energy, but that shouldn’t come with a high risk of exposing our children and families to lithium batteries that have not yet proven to be manageable, but have proven to be fire-prone when they overheat. Let’s not ignore these facts and offer one-sided comments to the public.
Mr. Guariglia also failed to mention the critical nature of base-load generation, the foundation of consistent and reliable energy production. Before considering additional supplementary energy sources such as wind and solar, we must strengthen our existing power generation structure by repowering the E.F. Barrett, Northport and Port Jefferson power plants, and increasing their efficiency by converting them to combined-cycle-generation capacity from existing single-cycle generation. This will almost double their power output.
We must expand the capacity of the upstate Nine Mile Point nuclear power plants 1 and 2. Utilize the availability of clean natural gas to New York state via the new pipeline known as the North East Supply Enhancement project to supply Long Island plants. Take full advantage of the existing cross-Sound cables that transport energy to and from Long Island, as well as the Neptune cable, from Sayreville, N.J., that transmits electricity generated in the Midwest to Long Island.
Funding the above must take precedence over expending resources on inconsistent power generation from wind and solar projects or risky battery energy storage systems.
GEOrGE P. POMBar President, Glen Head-Glenwood Landing-Greenvale Civic Council
Editors’ note: Nick Guariglia’s op-ed did not appear in all print editions of the Herald, but can be found at liherald.com.
Paying the perpetrators? and as part of the deal, according to The New York Times, the Trumps, senior and junior, might not ever be subject to audits, like every other United States citizen. Basically, if they were so inclined — and I’m not suggesting they would cook the books — they would never have to pay a tax bill again. No one would be looking. My friends, conservative or liberal, how is that possibly OK?
I took a lunch break last hour, and while I was chowing down on a hamburger, I got a news alert that I could be dead by the time I finished my meal due to the risks of fatty meats and overprocessed hamburger rolls. and
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the energy drink I was swilling could trigger a heart attack from the caffeine content alone.
Well, that could make a good topic for a column, but by the time I returned to the computer, my weather app was screaming at me to take shelter, from “tornadic” activity in the area. Turned out to be a false alarm, but it did make me lose my train of thought…
Oh, yes. Deciding on what to write about today. I can’t choose just any topic, because a gene for obsessive rumination is part of my DNa, and I must believe that I have made the perfect decision for readers, for our moment and for me.
No need to rush and tell me I missed the mark. We all know, intellectually, that perfection is the enemy of the good. The quote is frequently attributed to Voltaire, but I’ve heard many writers offer a version. It’s so apt today, as we scroll day and night, trying to decide on the best all-night car wash or strapless bra or Korean barbecue. We can be consumed by the process or make peace with “good enough.” Good enough may keep us sane as we live through destabilizing times.
Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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