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Opening doors to a college education By ALEXIA CROLL Intern

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Uniondale High School student Celeste Calderon, far left; Lisa Sayo, St. John’s University’s associate director of admissions; Uniondale High students Varsha Ramrookum, Yoseli Alvarado, Keyla Gomez and Briana Estrada; SUNY Delhi admissions counselor Rebecca Baldinger; and Uniondale High student Angie Cabrera at the college application workshop.

Nearly 50 Uniondale High School rising seniors kicked off the summer by diving into the college applications process at a four-day workshop hosted by the Uniondale Public Library June 30 to July 3. Students wrote personal essays, created professional resumes and filled out applications with guidance from admissions counselors and recent Uniondale high alumni. Jessica Kane, the college and career counselor at the high school, noted how important the workshop was for all of the students, regardless CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Boxing program suspended after decision by park official By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com

The Hempstead Boxing Club — a hub for young athletes and aspiring boxers in the village — has been suspended for over a month, leaving families, coaches and boxers in limbo. Held at Kennedy Memorial Park, the program offered more than just a place to train. It was a safe space where kids could stay active, build confidence and find mentorships. Its sudden suspension, on June 2, by park Superintendent Yolanda Hurcherson, has sparked frustration and confusion in the boxing community — and no

one seems to know when, or if, the club will return. Hurcherson was contacted for comment about her decision, but had not responded as the Herald went to press. “The district attorney, Denis Dillon, started the program to keep the youth off the street — it’s a youth program,” Coach Laurence Covington, who has been with the program for about a decade, said, referring to the former Nassau County D.A., who died in 2010. Founded in 1998, the club has long served as a training ground for amateur fighters from across Long Island. It has hosted regional tournaments,

mentored youth, and helped prepare some athletes for Olympic trials and professional careers. “Not everybody that goes to the gym wants to fight in matches,” 23-year-old Rolando Ramoz, of Hempstead, said. “Some people, like myself, are just fans of the sport. I thought it was one of the more fruitful programs this town had to offer.” Ramoz, a former track athlete at the University of Scranton and the winner of Hempstead’s annual Tyree Curry 5K in 2024, turned to the club after a stress fracture in his leg ended his running career. The

gym became a new outlet — mentally and physically — where he trained for more than a year. He credits the gym’s no-nonsense, military-style discipline — instilled by Covington, an Air Force veteran — for helping him prepare for the challenges of basic training and being a commissioning officer

in the U.S. Marine Corps which Ramoz will join in the coming year. “Kids need a third house … you have school, then home, but sometimes you need that third to really develop,” he said. “A lot of kids don’t have that. There is an absence of community, and we need someCONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Uniondale school district Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil joined superintendents from across New York in the nation’s capital last Thursday, advocating for stronger federal support of public schools during a School Superintendent Association, legislative advocacy conference. “Over the course of three days, attendees of the conference participated in sessions and panel discussions on federal actions that impact public schools,” Darrisaw-Akil said. “We received briefings on various topics, such as the implications of the president’s new bill, understanding federal funding and policy.” The annual conference is designed to help superintendents learn about federal policy and make their “voices heard on Capitol Hill,” according to the superintendent association, which Darrisaw Akil is on the goveringing board. “Member superintendents went to Capitol Hill to meet with our congressional representatives and (or) their staffers to advocate for public schools,” Darrisaw-Akil said. One of Darrisaw-Akil’s top advocacy points focused on the importance of releasing Title II, III and IV funds to school districts. She explained how those funds are used and the impact on children if they are not received. In classrooms nationwide, Title II supports professional development for teachers. Title III helps English learners succeed, and Title IV brings resources such as mental health services, arts programs and technology to students. Just before the July 1 deadline, the

U.S. Department of Education emailed states, stating that no decisions had been made on six major education grants totaling $6.9 billion. The delay affects after-school programs, English learner support and adult education — funding relied upon by millions of students and more than 40,000 educators. Advocates say the funding is legally required and that the vague, unsigned email has left school districts scrambling to adjust budgets. Darrisaw-Akil also advocated for the release of 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant funding. “For the past four years, the school district has received $1.2 million annually through the federal program, allowing schools to open their doors well past dismissal and into the evening,” the Superintendent said. Now in year four of a five-year grant cycle, the district uses those funds to support after-school learning, including tutoring, robotics, art and other enrichment activities. The program includes cosmetology, art, finical literacy, graphic design and summer youth employment.

THE DELAYED GRANTS INCLUDE

Title I for migrant education ($375 million) Title II for professional development ($2.2 billion Title III for English-learner services ($890 million) Title IV A for academic enrichment ($1.3 billion) Title IV B for before and after school programs ($1.4 billion) Two Adult education grants totaled to $715 million

Tuition at NCC gets 3.3 percent tuition increase By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ and STACY DRIKS Of the Herald

Nassau Community College students will see a tuition increase this fall under a newly approved $185 million budget for the 2025-26 academic year. County legislators voted June 23 to adopt the spending plan, which raises annual in-state tuition for full-time students by $190 — the first hike since the 2021-22 school year. The increase brings the total yearly cost for students enrolled in 12 credits or more to $5,990. “Loans for education is somewhat inevitable however, students in minority communities should look at alternatives when in high school. We should be trying to get our kids to pick up trades by using their skills,” Stacey Richardson president of Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center said. The college, located just minutes from Uniondale, draws a large portion of its student body from the surrounding community, including many recent graduates of Uniondale High School, and Uniondale has a large minority of students Richardson says painting, sheet rocking and other extra curricular activities is important to gain skills for possible employment to help pay for college. School officials said the modest tuition bump was necessary to maintain services and build financial reserves following a period of budgetary challenges. “Last year, the county executive gave us $2 million to avoid an increase, but that funding is not included this time,” Jerry Kornbluth, vice president of com-

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Nassau County legislators approved Nassau Community College’s $185 million budget for the 2025-26 academic year, which includes a $190 tuition increase for fulltime, in state students. munity and governmental relations at NCC said. “We’ve eliminated a $14 million deficit and raised our fund balance — now it’s time to strengthen our reserves.” Kornbluth added that the tuition increase was structured to remain competitive. “We were very intentional about keeping the cost under $6,000,” he said. “Suffolk’s is higher, and we wanted to stay below that. Ours went up 3.3 percent, compared to Suffolk’s 3.7 percent. Some colleges raised it 5 or 6 percent.” The budget also includes a 10 percent increase in lab fees — capped at $100 — and higher service fees for specialized programs such as nursing and allied

health, where rising operational costs were a key driver behind the adjustments. Out-of-state students will also see a change, with per-semester tuition rising from $5,800 to $5,990. Kornbluth said the increase will not significantly affect most students thanks to financial aid. “Most of our students are on financial aid,” he said. “That $190 increase will largely be covered. We don’t want to put more on the backs of students.” Although the $2 million support is absent in this year’s budget, Nassau’s overall contribution remains steady at more than $52.2 million. State aid is pro-

jected to at about $38 million. Kornbluth emphasized that the college is now operating with more long-term stability. “We run the college like a business now,” he said. “In the past, it was more like a mom-and-pop operation. But with a $185 million budget, you have to plan seriously — just like with a household budget. We need to prepare for the future, not react to a crisis.” Not everyone agrees with the administration’s approach. “Once again, the failing leadership of NCC is making decisions that are not in the best interest of students, faculty or taxpayers,” David Stern, president of the college’s faculty union, wrote in a statement. “Students will pay more but will get less instructional time, advisement, and services.” Addressing criticism over the increase, Kornbluth said much of it comes from those outside the budget process. “Some of the folks who were hired to teach are weighing in on how to run the college and manage finances,” he said. “They’re great in their academic areas, but that doesn’t mean they have the expertise to run a $185 million operation. We take student success seriously — and that includes making sure the college remains financially sound.” The new tuition and fee structure will go into effect for the 2025-26 academic year beginning in the fall. “As the old saying goes. There are many roads to success, we just have to figure out which works best,” Richardson said.

Street medicine program recognized for helping homeless By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com

A man living on the streets of Uniondale for more than a decade had a persistent rash, worsening vision, and a cigarette habit he struggled to control. After meeting with Northwell Health’s Street Medicine team, he found a new path. Now, he has stable housing, a primary care physician, and is enrolled at Nassau Community College. His story is one of dozens that have emerged from Northwell’s Street Medicine Program, launched in May 2024 in partnership with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. The initiative sends medical professionals directly to encampments, wooded areas, parked cars, and other places where unhoused individuals live, from Hempstead to Wading River. “We started it with the goal of meeting people where they are,” said Debbie Salas-Lopez, executive vice president of Northwell’s Institute for Community Health and Wellness in a press relase in June. “People live in the woods, on the street, in cars. How do they get access to health care?”

In Uniondale alone, the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless estimates more than 70 individuals live unsheltered or in unstable housing. Northwell’s mobile team now visits sites twice a week. The coalition identifies individuals with urgent medical needs or those likely eligible for, Supported Placement Alternative housing — a county-supported program for people experiencing homelessness and mental health disorders. 2020 Annual Report of the Nassau County Department of Social Services, 25 percent of homeless people in the county that year suffered from a serious mental illness. “We work with the coalition to find people who might qualify,” said Mary Mahoney, Northwell’s vice president of Emergency Management. “If they need medical exams, we do them onsite to speed up the process.” SPA housing applicants must undergo medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial evaluations. Mahoney said the process can take weeks or months without support. Over the first nine months, the team made 103 visits across 25 communities and treated 54 patients. Five

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Northwell Street Medicine team received the 2025 Community Health Improvement Award. people have secured housing so far, and four more are awaiting placement. Northwell’s program recently received the 2025 Community Health Improvement Award from the Health-

care Association of New York State. “We’re proud of the recognition,” Mahoney said. “But more than that, we’re proud to be out there helping people not just survive, but rebuild.”

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Pride mural hung up in honor of pride dayin June stays on the wall of the Library throughout the summer.

Blank wall at library transformed for pride A once-blank wall inside the Uniondale library’s children’s section is now a colorful mosaic mural celebrating pride, inclusion and the creativity of local youth. In June, children in grades three to five participated in three separate art sessions, each designing and decorating canvases with materials like beads, feathers, glitter and pom-poms. “I wanted to make sure everyone felt represented, we serve a predominantly Black and brown community, so it was important to include all the colors of the flag.” Librarian James Grzybowski said, who led the project. Each canvas represents a color from the Progress Pride Flag — including white, pink and light blue for the trans community and brown and black for people of color. About 10 children participated across the sessions. Some chose multiple colors when turnout was low, with each canvas designed individu-

ally and later placed on the wall, by Grzybowski. “We went through three bottles of glue and had them drying in the back for two days, and if needed I added some more glue, I wanted to make sure everything stayed on tight. I didn’t want anything falling off — this is a library, we can’t afford to get sued,” he said. The mural joins a growing list of inclusive efforts by the library, including month-long book displays for Pride, Black History Month, and Disability Pride Month. “I let them take some supplies home, you know, because I always feel like weird about keeping their artwork, this one is for the library, but they were ok with it,” Grzybowski said. “They come by and they can see it.” The mural is expected to stay on display throughout the summer. – Stacy Driks

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thing like (boxing) in a place like Hempstead.” For 12-year-old Joshua Gittens, of Freeport, the boxing club became a second home. Home-schooled and soft-spoken, Joshua began boxing at age 5, and has trained with the club for seven years. “Josh is there six days a week, so you might as well say he lives there,” Jackie Gitten’s, Joshua’s grandmother said. “Not a lot of parents stay in the gym, but I’m one of them, and what I don’t see is support from one of the coaches.” The program currently has two coaches, Covington and George Wyche, an independent contractor who joined in April 2024. According to Covington, Wyche allegedly ROLANDO RAMOZ does not show up for work, and Hempstead Boxing when he does, as Club he fills a time sheet on the days he was not working. “The fact of the matter is, he’s never been a full-time guy — he always comes sporadically,” Covington said. “Since Jan. 1, I was keeping track of the calendar, and he has never come in more than five days in a month.” “We (parents) know that there’s one coach that’s there and one that is not there,” Gittens said. “We know that there’s one coach who actually is help-

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Joshua Gittens, 12, of Freeport, started boxing at age 5, and won trophies at a match in 2024. One is for winning the fight, and the other, for “Fight of the Night,” is presented to boxers who made the biggest impression.

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Mya Revis,15, is known as the First Lady of Hempstead boxing.

Nayiela Cruz, in red, with her coach, Johnny Rivera, far left, and Mya Revis and Laurence Covington at Revis’s second boxing match, at a boxing club in Philadelphia. ing the kids and doing what a coach should do, and there’s one that isn’t.” Video footage provided by Covington in June shows Wyche in the Kennedy Park Gym, using profane language while briefly looking into a security camera, where he is seen covering the camera with boxing equipment when no boxers were present. While the village hasn’t offered an explanation for the shutdown, Village Attorney Keisha Marshall said that the two coaches need to move on. In a statement to the Herald, Marshall said that Covington met with Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. on July 7 to discuss the program, but she

characterized the conflict between the two coaches as personal. “Unfortunately,

it may have an ongoing impact on the program itself,” Marshall said. “I actually emailed the town, because (Covington) let me know that the gym closed,” Ramoz said. “I felt if they’re going to close the gym, they at least give the members of the community an explanation. We got nothing, and I still never got a response to my email.”

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Left fielder River Town had a team-leading 69 hits in the first half of the season as well as 17 stolen bases.

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Jonah Dipoto is one of four righthanders in the Ducks’ starting rotation.

Ducks build momentum for second half By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Only time will tell if the Long Island Ducks can carry the momentum they built down the stretch of the first half of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball season when a 9-1 finish still left them four games behind the York Revolution in the North Division. The Ducks, who went 35-28 and saw Ronaldo Flores lead the league in firsthalf batting with a .362 average, have shown second-year manager Lew Ford they’re more than capable of qualifying for the playoffs and making a push for the franchise’s fifth championship. “We’re doing a lot of good things and know we have a solid ballclub,” said Ford, the Ducks’ all-time hits leader with 1,036, good enough for third in league history. “Our pitching, hitting and fielding were all first or second in the league. If we keep that going we absolutely can make the playoffs.” Including Flores, the Ducks had nine players appear in at least 45 of the first half’s 63 games. The 23-year-old catcher, who began the second half on the dis-

abled list, had 59 hits in 163 at-bats with 7 homers and 30 RBIs. The franchise typically leads the Atlantic League in annual player departures to either Major League Baseball contracts or overseas, but the Ducks entered the second half with as much stability as they’ve had in quite some time. Another example of how the Atlantic League is an outstanding option for those looking to reach or return to the next level is pitcher Zach Plesac, who made seven starts for the Ducks, winning four with a 2.84 ERA before inking a deal with the St. Louis’ Cardinals organization June 5 and reporting to Triple-A affiliate Memphis. Plesac has six seasons of MLB experience and Ford is now working with a starting rotation consisting of four righthanders (Tim Melville, David Griffin, Ryan Sandberg and Jonah Dipoto) and southpaw Juan Hillman, “Our pitchers are throwing well and keeping us in every game,” Ford said. Melville’s tenure with the Ducks dates back to 2017 and he’s currently in his third stint in Central Islip. In

between he’s had his contract purchased by the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies. He threw just 26 innings in the first half this season, mostly in relief, and earned three wins with a 4.15 ERA. “He’s a veteran leader who’s been in the big leagues more than once,” Ford said. Griffin made 10 starts in the first half, going 5-1 with a 3.90 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 60 innings. “He took a nohitter into the eighth inning a couple of starts back,” Ford said of Griffin, who joined the Ducks in August of last season. Sandberg, from Island Park and a 2016 graduate of West Hempstead High School, is in his first season with the Ducks after spending two years with Quebec in the Frontier League. He made six starts in the first half and produced an impressive 3.16 ERA with a record of 3-2. “Ryan’s been doing a great job and has become a big part of the rotation,” Ford said. With closer Peyton Williams currently on the injured list, Ford is using a committee to seal the deal. “We’re hop-

ing to get him back before the season ends,” Ford said of Williams. The offense produced six runs per game through the first 63 and was aggressive on the bases with 109 steals. Leadoff hitter and star defensive centerfielder Chris Roller (19) and left fielder River Town (17) are the stolen base leaders, and the latter had a team-best 69 hits in the first half. “We’ve got a nice core group and closing the first half on a hot streak boosted confidence and showed what we can do,” Town said. “Our pitchers have been lights-out and offensively we’re having fun and playing hard-nosed baseball.” In the power department, third baseman Troy Viola belted 11 homers and knocked in 44 runs to lead the team in both categories, and outfielder Cody Thomas had 10 dingers and 39 RBIs. Other mainstays in the lineup are outfielders Taylor Kohlwey and JC Encarnacion, shortstop Kole Kaler, and catcher Justin O’Conner. We’re too good of a team to not build off how we finished the first half,” Town said.

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After what Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil, superintendent for Uniondale schools described at the reorganizational board meeting on July 2, as a year in which staff “rose to the challenge” of igniting the genius in every student, the Uniondale Board of Education exam-

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Highlights mark high schools 2025 journey

ines the district-wide progress and looked ahead to the 2024-25 academic year. Matt Ritter, assistant superintendent of data, planning, assessment and accountability, presented highlights to re por t on the previous school year and the work that will come ahead. Tim Baker/Herald

Over 500 Uniondale High School graduates celebrated at Hofstra University on June 28.

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According to the district’s 2025 assessment data, the projected graduation rate is estimated between 86 and 87 percent. This represents a slight dip from 2024’s rate of 88 percent but remains about two percentage points higher than rates in years prior to 2024

115 graduates left with a Seal of Civil Readiness an award recognizing high school students excelling in civic knowledge, skills and mind set, which doubled from last year of only 48. There was also an increase of the Seal of Biliteracy, recognizes graduates who understand English and one or more world languages.

Participation rates have increased and were a focus this year. The high school chronic absentee rate reduced 12 percent from 50 percent last year. Advanced Placement enrollment has grown significantly over the past two years — from about 350 students, to 514 last year, and now 602.

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Area officials crack down on animal abusers “The more tools a prosecutor has in their toolbox, the better we are in our job,” Donnelly said, “and this just gives us more tools to work with when we have animal abuse cases, and it’s unbelievable the number of abuse cases we get a year.” Candy Udell, president of the Glen Cove-based London Jewelers and a guest at the news conference, has worked with roughly 20 animal shelters across Long Island, including Bideawee Animal Rescue, in Wantagh. Udell also launched the Rescue Paw Foundation in 2011, a nonprofit that supports humane, no-kill shelters. She thanked county officials for creating the law, calling it “a dream come true” for pets. “The abuse and horrors that I see every day from what people do to animals is now hopefully going to be erased in Nassau County,” Udell said, “and I commend all these wonderful people around me for helping make this true.” Also on July 10, officials gathered at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, in Wantagh, to announce a pair of adoption initiatives. In honor of National Kitten Day, the town partnered with Peter’s Clam Bar, in Island Park, to offer free gift cards to anyone who adopted a cat at the Wantagh facility between July 11 and 18. Town Supervisor Don Clavin was joined by Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Butch Yamali, the owner of Peter’s Clam Bar. Town officials also highlighted the ongoing “Summer of Love” Pet Adoption Program, in which all adoption fees — excluding license fees — are waived through Aug. 31. The initiative aims to help more shelter pets find permanent homes during the busy summer season. “I encourage everyone to come on down to the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter and remember to adopt, not shop, when looking for a family pet,” Clavin said.

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Nassau County officials are taking a tougher stance against animal abusers with a new law that bans them from owning pets and keeps their names on a public registry for up to 20 years. On July 10, the same day the bill was signed, Town of Hempstead officials gathered in Wantagh to promote a pair of pet adoption initiatives at the municipal animal shelter. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the bill into law at a news conference at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. The measure is co-sponsored by County Legislator John Ferretti, a Levittown native who is running for Town of Hempstead supervisor in November as a Republican. Blakeman said that the bill, which took effect immediately, ensures that people with a record of animal abuse in Nassau County will not be allowed to own animals. “If they have an animal and they’re abusive, this takes away their right,” Blakeman said. Joining Blakeman and Ferretti at the signing were County Legislator Rose Walker, District Attorney Anne Donnelly and Comptroller Elaine Phillips, as well as Gary Rogers, board president of the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a nonprofit headquartered in Bethpage. According to Ferretti, people convicted of animal abuse are placed on a registry maintained by the SPCA and available on its website. The new law extends the amount of time an animal abuser remains on the registry from five years to 10 years for a first offense, and from 10 years to 20 for subsequent offenses. Those on the registry are prohibited from owning an animal for the duration of their time on the list.

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Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced a new pet adoption initiative at the town animal shelter in Wantagh on July 10. According to the new law, anyone on the registry who is found in possession of an animal will be charged with a misdemeanor and could face a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail. “No longer will people who have abused animals be able to own an animal or to possess an animal,” Ferretti said. “If you want to abuse an animal in Nassau County, you lose the right to have one in your possession.” Donnelly thanked Ferretti and Walker for working on the bill, and for providing prosecutors with another tool to hold animal abusers accountable.

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Eternal Con returns fandom to Hofstra After a two-year hiatus, Eternal Con returned to Hofstra University this past weekend, drawing crowds of comic book collectors, cosplayers, anime lovers and sci-fi fans to the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in Hempstead. The two-day Long Island Comic Con convention on July 12 and 13 brought together a wide range of vendors, independent artists and celebrity guests for a celebration of all things pop culture. More than 200 tables filled the venue’s two levels, featuring comics, collectibles, vintage toys, art prints, figurines, apparel and more. The artist alley offered fans the chance to meet creators. Among the returning vendors was Alex Needleman of Absolute Comics and Statues, who has been, “collecting, buying and selling for about 20 years.” Displaying more than 13,000 comics new and old. Cosplayers of all ages and hometowns roamed the halls dressed as characters from television, movies, video games and manga. Two cosplay contests gave fans a chance to compete for prizes and show off their costume work — one for adults on Saturday, and another for children on Sunday. Professional cosplayer Lavie Martinez, known online as Kawaii Kiwi Cosplay, spent the weekend posing for photos, showcasing her handmade costumes and meeting fans. She appeared as Niko Robin from the anime series “One Piece.” Martinez, who once portrayed Sailor Moon in Japan’s World Cosplay Summit, has also been a guest at major conventions, including New York Comic Con. Robert Franzese, best known as The Real Life Peter Griffin, was also in attendance. He has been portraying the iconic “Family Guy” character for about 13 years. While greeting fans, he stayed in character, offering humorous commentary on each cosplay he saw. Couples joined the fun too. One pair cosplayed as the Ghostbusters. Melissa and Bobby Mazzeo, married for about a decade, said storage for their Proton pack — the Ghostbusters’ fictional

ghost-catching device has never been a problem. “This goes in a case in the dining room, so we’re pretty okay. We have a lot of fun,” Bobby said. The lower level hosted celebrity guests, including cast members from “The Sopranos,” “Power Rangers: Wild Force,” the “Spider-Man” film franchise and “The Howard Stern Show.” “It’s been good, nice seeing a couple of the guys from the show, it’s been a while and it’s a decent turnout and people are having fun,” Joseph Gannascoli said, of East Rockaway, who played Vito Spatafore on ‘The Sopranos.’” Organizers on social media say the goal of the convention is to bring together fans of all genres and fandoms under one roof. And after last weekend’s turnout, many attendees said the event’s return felt like a reunion. — Stacy Driks

Lauren Ross, left, and her husband, Joe Ross, of North Merrick, dressed as She-Ra and Hordak — She-Ra’s enemy from “SheRa and the Princesses of Power.”

Neil Tevez, a comic vendor at Neil comics has been collecting for more than a decade, holds his favorites, Batman Superman and Star Wars.

“Power Rangers Wild Force” stars Alyson Sullivan, left, Jack Guzman and Phillip Andrew attended signing autographs and taking photos with fans at the lower level in the celebrity guest area.

Joseph Gannascoli, “The Sopranos” star and East Rockaway resident was one of the celebrity guests.

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Families looking to add music and sunshine to their summer can head to the shore for two high-energy concerts designed to get both kids and adults moving. The first, “Singing at the Beach” with Darlene Graham and her band, the Shades of Green, is set for July 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Bernard Brown Park. The second, featuring KerboomKidz, will take place July 29 at Cedar Street Park. Holden leeds/Herald file The free concert series is sponsored by the Town of At Town of Hempstead Summer Concert, friends and families packed into the fields of Newbridge Hempstead. Graham’s performance fea- Road Park, in Bellmore for a tribute concert featurtures playful, interactive beach- ing the band Decadia on July 2, 2024. themed songs — including “Pool Time” and “Sunny Day” — meant instructor with more than 20 years of to entertain children and bring families experience. Kershel began dancing at age together at parks and pools across Long 5 and studied hip-hop, modern and break Island. Attendees will even get the chance dancing at Hofstra University. Graham, meanwhile, has toured interto play beach bucket drums and castanet nationally with the Celtic trio Le Ceile, clamshells alongside the band. KerboomKidz is a fast-paced wellness performed in musicals and commercials, program that promotes movement, men- and appeared on “Saturday Night Live” tal health and motivation for students in and “Sesame Street – Word on the Street.” pre-K through 12th grade, including those But at heart, she remains devoted to with special needs. The program is using music to educate and unite families. Each show runs about an hour. designed to move, educate and inspire. — Alexia Croll It is led by Kershel Anthony, a dance

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of their academic standing. “I think that there’s a big misconception that students that come out for this are students that necessarily have the best grades,” Kane said. “And it was so far from that, which was really, like, impactful to me.” She acknowledged how difficult it is for some students to navigate the college application process due to lack of focused time at home, family responsibilities and limited support systems. “They don’t have uninterrupted time,” Kane said. “They have a lot of responsibilities.” Kane also mentioned the profound anxiety surroundPhoto courtesy Uniondale High School ing the college application Molloy University admissions counselor Liam Burden, process for migrant students left, and Uniondale High School student Corie Mason and their families. “It’s hard to advise students when at the college application workshop. there’s so much uncertainty,” afraid to share deep parts of their lives, she said. Some immigrant parents, Kane and it was really nice to be able to be a acknowledged, have even discouraged part of that,” Maila-Pazmino said. their children from attending college, He made a strong case for community because they are concerned about their college as an excellent option for stuTemporary Protected Status and finan- dents who feel uncertain about their cial aid. academic direction or haven’t perTPS allows immigrants from certain formed strongly in high school. crisis-stricken countries to live and “If students generally don’t feel work in the United States temporarily ready for the application, or they feel — even if their visas have expired — like they’re in their senior year and protecting them from deportation. don’t know what they’re doing, that’s a But Kane still advises her students to great opportunity to reflect and say, apply to college. “Let’s try for it,” she ‘Maybe I should do community college said of the application process. “If it for a year and slowly figure it out,’” Maidoesn’t work, then let’s have a Plan B. la-Pazmino said. There’s such fear, and I don’t know if I He said he hoped students realize can deny that fear, because it’s real.” that when a college accepts them, it’s She also highlighted how more because the school admissions staff resources for the high school’s college truly believes they belong there. and career center could help students “Any college they get accepted to can navigate college admissions and career be a good fit for them,” Maila-Pazmino planning. “I’m the only college counsel- said. “The opportunities are there for or,” she said. students to make the most out of their When she juggled three AP classes, experience.” show choir, varsity softball and 2025 StuHe said he views his role as admisdent Council commitments, Uniondale sions director not only as a job, but also graduate Varsha Ramrookum recalled, as a mission to provide young people compiling all of her activities in a col- with guidance and direction. “Now that lege resume was the most stressful part I’m in this position, I hope students can of the application process. But after tak- connect with me in a way that I wish I ing part in the workshop, she feels more found when I was younger,” he said. prepared and hopeful than ever. Maila-Pazmino credited the high “For the first time, I feel genuinely school, the library and Kane for their excited about what my life might look contributions during the four-day prolike after high school,” Ramrookum gram. “It’s a high mark on Uniondale said. “I can see how all the hard work High School,” he said, “because not I’ve put in is finally starting to pay off.” many schools do that.” Nicolas Maila-Pazmino, Binghamton “It’s so much bigger than just a workUniversity’s assistant director of admis- shop,” Kane said. “Every year it’s been sions for Long Island and New York City, like, bigger and better.” helped with the essay-writing portion of For both Kane and Maila-Pazmino, the workshop. He observed that students the goal of workshops like this one were a bit shy when it came to writing remains clear: to empower students their college essays, but eventually with the resources, guidance and confiopened up as they became more com- dence to navigate the college admissions fortable. journey successfully, regardless of back“There were students that weren’t ground, academic standing or finances.

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Arturo Sandoval

Gotham Kings

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Summer Camargo

Musical expressions Jazzin’ it up on the North Shore

Rock Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall brings his current tour to Long Island, featuring opening act Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. It’s of particular significance as it marks a reunion for Hall and Tilbrook, who have shared the stage in previous performances, most notably in Hall’s acclaimed web series “Live from Daryl’s House.” The format is the same, with Tilbrook performing a solo set to open, then joining Hall on stage to close the show. Beyond the music, the tour holds sentimental value, as it coincides with significant milestones in Hall’s career. In 2024, Hall celebrated the 10th anniversary of his venue, Daryl’s House, in Pawling, N.Y., where he offered a free concert to acknowledge the support of his fans. Hall’s shared the stage with icons such as Elvis Costello and Howard Jones, emphasizing his prowess in delighting audiences with diverse musical experiences. This tour solidifies his commitment to keeping his music fresh and engaging.

Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. $226.75, $186.75, $118.75 (GA), $108.75. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.

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ollowing last year’s popular debut, Tilles Jazz Fest returns to the beautiful and historic Long Island University Post campus, on Saturday, offering an immersive day of world-class jazz, family-friendly fun and community celebration across four stages. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, this second annual festival brings together both legendary artists and rising stars on the jazz scene. Complemented by top LIU student and alumni ensembles, it’s a full indoor/outdoor experience — from lawn picnics and Second Line parades during the day to Grammywinning headliners Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli with his Big Band at the evening’s • July 19, starting at noon Concert Hall show. • Adult day pass: $55; ages 11-18, $15; 10 and under free Recently added to the lineup are rising • All-event pass (includes soulful Brazilian-born vocal powerhouse evening concert): $100 adults, Jamile and acclaimed young trio New Jazz $75 18 and under Underground. They join previously announced • LIU Post campus, 720 artists including Afro-Cuban percussionist Northern Blvd., Brookville • Tickets available at Pedrito Martínez; trailblazing trumpeter ticketmaster.com or Summer Camargo with her quintet; dynamic tillescenter.org or brass band The Gotham Kings, led by Wynton (516) 299-3100 Marsalis protégé Alphonso Horne; vocalist/ composer Vanisha Gould, and many more. This is a festival where legends meet the future. “It’s a joyful celebration of jazz in all its forms — on a campus built for discovery, creativity and community,” Tilles Center’s Executive and Artistic Director Tom Dunn says. The festival proudly showcases the creativity of future talents who wil surely take their place in the professional musical landscape. LIU Jazz Combo (current LIU students) and Long Island Rising Stars (featuring LIU alumni and others) will welcome guests as they enter at festival entrances, The LIU Post Jazz Ensemble (LIU students and faculty) takes the University Arches Stage with a set of Afro-Cuban Jazz, echoing the festival’s global spirit, at 2 p.m. LIU Marching Band members add energy to the festival’s New Orleans-style Second Line parade, closing the daytime festivities at 5:45 p.m.. This festival is truly where the young superstars of tomorrow are given their due, alongside the acclaimed jazz greats. Of course, the spotlight shines on Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli with his Big Band, in Dear Mr. Sinatra.

Pizzarell, the renowned jazz guitarist and singer, has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and repopularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli continues to expand that repertoire. For this concert, he’s joined by trumpet superstar Sandoval for what is sure to be a swinging tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes. Another trumpeter forging a path to greatness is one of the few females to enter what might be considered a “boy’s club.” At all of 23, Juillardtrained Summer Camargo is fast on her way to arriving at the top of the jazz scene. Besides performing on the festival circuit and in notable Manhattan jazz venues such Dizzy’s Club and Birdland, she’s quite at home on some renowned stages. Camargo appears on your TV screen weekly as part of Saturday Night Live’s house band, in her third year with SNL. And now she finds herself sharing the stage with the one-and-only Jonathan Groff. She’s thrilled to be bringing her talents to his accomplished band as second trumpet in Broadway’s buzzy hit, “Just In Time,” the jukebox musical celebrating the life and times of Bobby Darin. “I’m very grateful to be here [in New York City],” the Florida native says. “I feel like I’m living the dream. I’m doing stuff I never imagined for myself. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and family and friends and all those who have helped me along the way.” Camargo was bitten by the jazz bug early on. Her parents, although not musicians themselves, had affinity to jazz and exposed her to old Hollywood films and all things jazz from a young age. She took up violin at age 8 and by fifth grade became enthralled with the trumpet. From there, it quickly became apparent that she and the trumpet were meant to be. “It’s a glamorous sound,” she says. Recalling the fiery intensity of Louis Armstrong, she describes the trumpet’s appeal as “a shimmery, brilliant quality.” Surely attributes that one can ascribe to Camargo. Check her out on the afternoon stage, when she does a 45-minute set with her quintet. From jazz lovers to families looking for a summer outing, there’s something for everyone here. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a day of relaxed listening and discovery. Youngsters will enjoy the Kids Zone, with an instrument “petting zoo,” crafts and face painting. When everyone is ready for a bite, check out the food trucks and artisan purveyors with their tempting wares. Or bring your own picnic!

Comic showcase Laugh the night away at Mom’s Night Out, presented Long Island Comedy Festival. Are you a Mom? Do you have a Mom? Do you know a Mom? Then this is the show for you! You’ll enjoy witty standup delivered by four clever comics. The lineup includes Seaford’s Marla Schultz (pictured), a comedian, speaker and actress. An advocate for mental health awareness, Marla’s motto blends comedy and therapy; “Saving lives one punchline at a time.” She’s joined by Brooklyn-based Meghan Hanley, known for her quick wit and upbeat persona. Also, Kendra Cunningham surely does it all: writer, actress and award-winning screenwriter. She’s known for “Last Comic Standing” and her latest work “Meatball Therapy,” in addition to the comedy ciruit. Finally, Peaches Rodriguez wows audiences with her twisted perspective and edgy humor, a regular in Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

Thursday, July 24, 8 p.m. $45$50. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.

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Your Neighborhood ‘Summer of JULY Love’ Pet Adoption

CALENDAR • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: Noon-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; also July 20-21, July 23-25 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call(516) 333-0048

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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

On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s unveils its new exhibition, “At Play,” a survey of artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

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

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concert lineup at Eisenhower Park, see country-pop artist Russell Dickerson

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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Best of Broadway

Sounds of the Great White Way return to Eisenhower Park with Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway.” Back for its annual crowd thrilling celebration of Broadway’s greatest songs from its finest shows, the acclaimed touring Broadway concert never disappoints. The lively musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, shares those dynamic showstopping tunes performed by a cast of Broadway actors and actresses. Backed by Neil Berg and a small combo, these amazing Broadway talents light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred.Berg presents creatively revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from some of the newest hits, along with his fascinating commentary and historical notes in between songs. This gorgeous, guided tour of the American art form that is musical theater, is a production both hypnotic and historical. The dazzling • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside new edition appeals to all ages and will have everyone humming along. Berg, Theatre, Eisenhower Park, an award-winning composer-lyricist-producer, and his cast of vocal powerhouses East Meadow combine the century’s greatest hits into a performance that brings everyone to • Time: 7 p.m. their feet. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: Noon-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; also, July 20-21 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Summer tunes

Enjoy an evening of doo-wop at Eisenhower Park. Kid Kyle, The Capri, Vito Picone and the Elegants bring their vibe to the stage. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Feel the Rhythm

Explore the energy of Haitian folklore through the Dunham technique of high powered dance experience that blends tradition, history and rhythm. Instructor Cumbe will bring the culture to life and keep your heart pumping at Uniondale Library. Registration required and open to children.

• Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale • Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Contact: uniondalelibrary.org

Little Learners Art Lab

Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week learn about Henri Matisse. $4 with museum admission. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Uniondale Public Library welcomes all young adults up to age 18 this summer to stop by to enjoy a free healthy lunch. Registration is not required. • Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale • Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. • Contact: uniondalelibrary.org or call, (516) 489-2220 ext. 217

Bubble Magic

Check out Long Island Children’s Museum’s Bubbles exhibit for some extra sudsy fun. Through playful, hands-on experiments explore what makes a bubble form, what makes them pop and discover new creative ways to make bubbles. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to participate. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Bring your pup to enjoy the sunshine and explore the beauty of Old Westbury Gardens. Visitors are once again welcome to bring their leashed canine companions for a relaxing walk through our lush, picturesque grounds. Wander along blooming garden paths, relax on the lawn, and roam designated pet-friendly areas where you and your pup can soak in the sights and scents of summer together. It’s a tail-wagging good time for dogs and dog lovers alike. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also July 20 • Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048

Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper is coming to Long Island and you won’t want to miss the “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” singer is inviting you to come see the best show she’s ever put on. Grab tickets for the final leg. • Where: Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: livenation.com

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. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR19, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR19, Plaintiff, AGAINST JOYCELYN BONNER, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 3, 2025. 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 July 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM premises known as 329 Midwood Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. 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 in the Town of Hempstead, at Hempstead, (outside of the Incorporated Village), County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0034, Block 00487-00 and Lot 00261, 00262, 00279. Approximate amount of judgment $551,140.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #610425/2020. Peter H. Levy, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 154232 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -againstPIERRE LISSADE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 17, 2024 and entered on May 28, 2024, 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 July 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Northeasterly side of Park Avenue, distant 132.39 feet Northwesterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Northeasterly side of Park Avenue with the Northwesterly side of Smith Street; being a plot 100 feet by 60 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet. Section: 50 Block: 419 Lot:17 Said premises known as 791 PARK AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553 Approximate amount of lien $353,209.87 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 601597/2020. JANE SHRENKEL, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 7777.045 {* UNIONDALE*} 154215 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE INDEX NO.: 606669/2019 Date Filed: 6/6/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES: 825 Winter Avenue, Uniondale, New York 11553 SBL #: 50-395-24 Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

Nassau County Public Administrator, as Limited Administrator for the Estate of Dahlia Grant; Anthony Grant; Mark Webb, as Heir of to the Estate of Dahlia Grant; Diana Rhodd, as Heir of the Estate of Dahlia Grant; Andrew Webb, as Heir of the Estate of Dahlia Grant; Nathan Joseph, Heir to the Estate of Veroney Joseph, as Heir of the Estate of Dahlia Grant and Danya Joseph, Heir of the Estate of Veroney Joseph, as Heir of the Estate of Dahlia Grant; Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Dahlia Grant and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Veroney Joseph and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; ; People of the State of New York; John Doe #1 through #6, and Jane Doe #1 through #6, the last twelve names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an

interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $359,400.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau on November 24, 2009, in Liber M 34377, Page 785, covering premises known as 825 Winter Avenue, Uniondale,

New York 11553, SBL #: 50-395-24 The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendants Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Dahlia Grant and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Veroney Joseph and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, dated April 30, 2025 and filed May 22, 2025. Dated: June 10, 2025 /s/ Deborah M. Gallo Deborah M. Gallo, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 420 Lexington Avenue,

Suite 840 New York, New York 10170 Phone: 347.286.7409 Fax: 347-286-7414 Attorneys for Plaintiff, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-3, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Virginia Yearby, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 14, 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 August 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 709 Nostrand Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead at Uniondale, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 50, Block: 359, Lot: 1. Approximate amount of judgment $519,361.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607294/2023. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-072713-F02 86077 154437

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Citibank N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Cheryl A. Glenn, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 22, 2024, 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 August 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 781 Union Drive, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, at Uniondale, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 50, Block: 370, Lot: 23. Approximate amount of judgment $356,173.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609626/2019. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091851-F00 86042 154432 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. WALTER BROOME AND VALERIE BROOME, IF THEY BE LIVING, IF THEY BE DEAD, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY, OR THROUGH WALTER BROOME AND VALERIE BROOME, IF THEY BE DEAD, WHETHER BY PURCHASE INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ALL OF WHO AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF, et al Deft. Index #611563/2022.

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Nassau County legislators are hoping to better protect youth athletes with Robbie’s Law — legislation that would make it mandatory for all county fields to be equipped with an automated external defibrillator to help victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Legislator Seth Koslow, a Democrat who represents parts of Merrick, Bellmore and Freeport, introduced the initiative for the portable electronic AED last week at Eisenhower Park’s ball fields. There is currently no requirement for county fields to have an AED, although park offices, such as the one in Eisenhower Park, are normally equipped with one. The legislation is named in honor of Robbie Levine, a 9-year-old Merrick boy who died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2005 while playing baseball. His parents, Jill and Craig Levine, founded Forever 9–The Robbie Levine Foundation, a nonprofit that provides AEDs and CPR training to youth athletic organizations and other community groups. “Not only am I a legislator, but I’m also a dad and a Little League coach,” Koslow said at a July 7 news conference. “I’ve spent countless hours on fields, watching kids play — and just the thought of that one moment where a kid falls and they need help because they’re suffering a cardiac emergency, and the fact that there’s a chance they won’t get the help they need because there’s no defibrillator nearby, could mean a tragedy.” Also attending the news conference were members of the legislature’s

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Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow held up an automated external defibrillator, or an AED, at a news conference last week in Eisenhower Park, where he introduced Robbie’s Law, legislation requiring all county-run fields to be equipped with the portable, lifesaving device. minority caucus and Jill Levine to advocate for the legislation, emphasizing that equipping county fields with AEDs could enhance safety for everyone — especially youth athletes. “Twenty years ago, Jill Levine lived that tragedy,” Koslow said, in reference to her son’s death. “We’re here to make sure that no parent has to suffer the tragedy that Jill suffered.” Most portable devices cost around $500, Koslow said, and Nassau County

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and repeal “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” at various locations. Dated: July 1, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 154628

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1st day of July, 2025, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. -2025, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 44-2025, to amend Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations Dated: July 1, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 154627 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

maintains roughly 200 fields, bringing the total cost of the initiative to around $100,000 — a small dent in the county’s $4.2 billion budget. Other municipalities on Long Island, like Suffolk County, have AED legislation in place, Koslow explained, and a state law requires athletic leagues with five or more teams to have an emergency plan to respond to victims of cardiac arrest. During the news conference, an adult softball game was taking place on one of the fields — and Koslow said there’s no way to know if they’re associated with a league, or if its participants are members of the public. “These parks are open to the public,” he said. “If you don’t have a fiveteam league, you have no requirement to have an AED here.” During a cardiac emergency, accessing an AED in a Nassau County

park’s office could be difficult — and the time it takes to call for help could mean the difference between life and death, he stressed. Robbie’s Law aims to eliminate that uncertainty, ensuring that no parent, athlete or member of the public has to worry about getting hold of the lifesaving device. More than 350,000 people suffer sudden cardiac arrest outside of hospitals every year in the United States, and survival rates plummet if defibrillation isn’t administered within the first few minutes, according to the minority caucus. Legislator Olena Nicks, who’s also a member of the Uniondale Fire Department, emphasized the importance of having an AED in public locations. “As a volunteer firefighter and first responder, I’ve seen firsthand the lifeor-death difference a few seconds can make,” Nicks said. “When someone’s heart stops, every moment counts. An AED on site can mean the difference between a tragedy and a second chance.” The legislation, she said, is “proactive government,” which is what Nassau County residents want and deserve. Over the foundation’s 20-year history, Levine said her organization has donated AEDs to every state in the country. Now they’re designed so that even a young child can administer care as the machine speaks to users and walks them through the steps needed to save a life. “Robbie didn’t get a second chance,” she said. “This bill makes sure another child will.” Robbie’s Law has been formally introduced in the Nassau County Legislature, and the Republican majority now has to bring it to vote, Koslow said. The legislature’s next meeting is slated for July 28 at 1 p.m. at the county’s headquarters in Mineola. For more on the Robbie Levine Foundation and its work, as well as the importance of AEDs, visit RobbieLevineFoundation.org.

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Robbie’s Law was named in honor of Robbie Levine, a 9-year-old from Merrick who died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2005 while playing baseball. His mom, Jill Levine, spoke about her advocacy efforts over the last 20 years, stressing the importance of having an AED at athletic fields.

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The architect made our project sound so complicated, Part 2 Q. I met with an architect whom my contractor recommended, and I’m now very upset and confused. We need to get our job done by the end of the summer, and the building department said I should speak to an architect, get plans and they could process my permit. It sounded a lot simpler than the architect said. What seemed like a simple job — to do plans for a small bump-out back dormer to match the front one — has been made to sound like a major project. Why is there such exaggeration of the things the architect says need to be done? This shouldn’t take so long, and the cost is a lot more than we planned. What should I expect, minimally, to get plans and a permit? A. Continuing from two weeks ago, you may need many more things than most of the people you talk to think you need. This is based on the fact that the people who review the plans require many more things than you or others may realize are required. If we show a roof that has a nearly flat 2 inches in 12 inches pitch, a onte eeper reviewer can insist on a quoted note from the code, placed on the plans, explaining the type of roofing membrane, distance to the roof edge — which requires researching the code section and making certain that the right section is transposed to the plans. Those notes crowd the plans. Many contractors say they are unnecessary, and are there to beef up the architect’s fee for cut-and-paste notes. Maybe you can imagine the sense that we architects have about being caught in the middle, between the insistent officials and the bad-mouthing contractor who chooses to become a wedge between the owner and the architect instead of a team player. Trained, licensed professionals can advise you, and point out the not-so-obvious things that others you speak to cannot. An architect or engineer approaches the project from a different perspective, as one who prepares the drawings you will need to present. Much of what you don’t hear from others is that there are many, many building codes — thousands — and some contradict others, so we have to know which ones are acceptable by the plan reviewer. For example, if you turn on your vent fan in a bathroom, you have contradicted the requirement in the energy code that you are required to have a fairly airtight home. It is understandable to think this is all unimportant minutia to be left out, but you won’t receive the all-important permit if the requirements of government aren’t met. The best you can do is listen and respond positively when it’s explained that these notes, details and requirements must be met. If you listen to the negative that “nobody else has to do this” from people who don’t do “this,” then you’re being misled. It’s best to cooperate and get the whole picture. Good luck!

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he recent primary election in New York City reminded me of the first time I voted, and every vote since. I even voted when I was in the Navy in the Philippines and used a mail-in ballot. Voting is a statement of our values as well as a civic duty. Our vote is our voice. Why should we be silent when we have the right to express our opinion? On Long Island, residents have nearly 700 opportunities to do so, when we count 127 school districts, 63 sewer districts, 37 county legislative districts, 13 towns, two cities, two RoBERT A. reservations, 95 incorporated vilsCoTT lages, five congressional districts and two counties, without mentioning presidential and senatorial elections or neighborhood associations, among others. That may be too many, but there they are until we vote to consolidate them. Voting promotes our values and affects everyday life. It helps decide where our tax dollars go and demonstrates our priorities, whether they be schools and education, libraries, land

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use or voting rights. Voting is a community endeavor. It connects us to those with whom we agree as well as those with whom we disagree. We’re all in this together. This is the democratic way. Voting is good for our health. It is recognized as a public health priority, according to Medicare Watch (“Voting May Be Good for Your Health,” Julie Carter, Aug. 29, 2024). Voting improves your sense of optimism, possibility and connectedness. When voting is restricted, health outcomes worsen, according to Carter. Democracy requires informed choice. We can choose which political party to join, which candidate to support, and which policy proposals meet our criteria. We can choose to vote or not. However, we must educate ourselves about the issues and the candidates, and support civics education. Our country faces new challenges from external and internal threats. We need to do more to control disinformation and conspiracy theories, help voters learn the truth, and ensure the integrity of elections. We must do more to ensure informed choices at the ballot box. Not choosing to do so is itself a choice, a choice that can lead to the

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demise of democracy. It starts by not exercising our right to vote. We claim to have representative democracy, but we tolerate efforts to limit representativeness. What are we afraid of ? Other Western democracies — Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom — have more flexible voting systems. If we worry that Americans aren’t knowledgeable enough, the answer is to strengthen the teaching of civics, U.S. history and the meaning and methods of our Constitution. For a country obsessed with rankings of sports teams and colleges, it’s curious that we seem satisfied with ranking 31st in voter turnout in 2020 among 50 developed countries that held national elections that year, according to the Pew Research Center. The 2024 presidential election campaigns spent more than $5.5 billion, yet more than one-third of eligible voters stayed away. In the 2022 congressional elections, more than half stayed away. Some were deemed ineligible, others were afraid of the unofficial “marshals” monitoring voting sites, and still others were dissuaded by disinformation on social media. Many just decided not to show up, seeming to forget that with

country obsessed with sports rankings ranks too low in voter turnout.

freedom comes the responsibility to vote. We are fortunate that we can vote in person or by mail, on Election Day or in advance. We can write in the names of people we think could do a better job than those on the ballot. Early voting and voting by mail are steps forward, but not the only ones we could take. Why is voting in national elections limited to the first Tuesday in November? Wouldn’t it make sense to allow voting over several days, as in some other countries? What about holding elections on a weekend, when fewer people would have to take time off from work to vote? Perhaps Election Day should be a federal holiday. We can participate in elections by volunteering to campaign for a candidate or writing postcards encouraging others to register and vote. These, too, are ways to make our voices heard. Our vote is our voice. Voting is an act of choice, and the exercise of our voice in expressing our values and priorities. We should make it easier to learn about candidates and issues, and to vote. After all, our choice of leaders and policies can affect our health and extend our years. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate” (Bloomsbury, 2024).

Quiet joy on the edge of Woods Creek

ust over two months ago, my wife, Christine, and I, along with our son, Matthew, bought a house in Amity Harbor, outside the village of Amityville. Our daughter, Elizabeth, is with us as well. It isn’t a grand estate nor a landmark restoration — just a modest place tucked along Woods Creek, with sunlight spilling across its decks and quiet waters lapping nearby. Christine calls it her cottage. It’s ours. JEffREy And though it’s smaller than the BEssEn home we moved out of, its simplicity has given us something larger: time. It begins with the southern exposure. Light streams in by mid-morning and lingers well past dinnertime. It fills the rooms with warmth and clarity, casting long shadows across the hardwood and igniting the water below with a golden

shimmer. In a world that often feels rushed and overly complicated, that daily sun — steady, patient, ever returning — feels like a gift. The front deck faces a canal; the back, the creek. From either side, there’s a steady procession of life: boats of all sizes moving gracefully past, the occasional hum of a personal watercraft, kayakers gliding by in near silence, dipping paddles into the water like metronomes keeping time. There’s a rhythm to it all that you start to feel in your bones after a while — a kind of aquatic heartbeat that replaces the stress and rush of highways and crowded schedules. That the house is smaller than what we were used to was intentional. Less to clean, less to maintain, less to distract us from what matters. It forces a kind of editorial process on daily life — what stays, what goes, what actually matters when the noise is stripped away. A book and a chair are enough. A turntable and

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a record collection feel like luxury. Conversations now stretch longer. Silence becomes something we’re comfortable sharing. What’s more surprising than the house itself is what’s returned to fill the new space: reading, music and the soft, spontaneous conversations with my wife that I’d missed in the whirl of raising children, working long hours, commuting, living the busy life. And now our children, grown into thoughtful, curious adults, come by to sit with us on the deck, feet up on the rail, drinks in hand. We talk about their lives, our memories, the people they know, things that matter. No television blaring, no hurried dinners. Just time — our most precious resource — finally being spent wisely. The house sits at the end of a quiet street — an inlet that goes nowhere, which I hesitate to call a dead end. We need a better phrase for it. Maybe a “peaceful cul-de-sac” or a “welcoming

elcoming back things I missed in the whirlwind of raising kids and working late.

finish.” It’s the kind of place where you can hear your own thoughts and, better still, hear someone else’s, shared without interruption. In the mornings, the stillness is profound. In the evenings, it feels earned. The beauty of Woods Creek isn’t just the water, the views or the boats drifting by. It’s what it draws out of you — the slowing down, the reconnecting and the rediscovering. I get to read and listen to music instead of just putting it on as background noise. And perhaps most important, I’m more present — truly present — with the people I love. In the end, the house isn’t about escaping life, but about stepping into it more fully. It’s smaller, but it’s opened a larger world. Sometimes all it takes is some sun on your face, the sound of water nearby and the chance to listen — to the birds, to your children, to yourself. Amityville may be known for other stories, but here on Woods Creek, we’re writing a quieter one — page by page, with gratitude and grace. Jeffrey Bessen is the managing editor of Herald Community Newspapers.

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he catastrophic floods that devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country on July 4 were a grim reminder of how unforgiving nature can be — and how crucial it is to heed emergency warnings. As rainfall overwhelmed creeks and roadways, scores of people were swept away or trapped by the fast-rising water, some having ignored alerts, others caught unaware. Tragically, too many lives were lost. The stories from Texas have been heartbreaking, but they also serve as a warning of their own: ignoring official advisories during emergencies can be a fatal mistake. In New York, and especially on Long Island, we are no strangers to extreme weather. From Hurricane Sandy in 2012 to the torrential downpours of recent summers, our region has faced floods, hurricanes, nor’easters and heat waves. The frequency and severity of these events are only increasing with climate change. What’s different now, however, is that there are more advanced tools to warn residents — but those tools are only effective if people actually use them. New York state has several emergency alert systems in place. NY-ALERT, the state’s official system, provides email and text notifications about severe weather, public health threats, road closures and more. Wireless Emergency Alerts sent to smartphones by government agencies are timely warnings about flash floods, tornadoes and evacuations. At the county level, both Nassau and Suffolk offer opt-in notification systems that deliver local alerts via text, phone or email. (See box for sign-up instructions.) These systems work — but only when people pay attention. Far too often, warnings are dismissed as overblown or

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The voting process wasn’t the problem, Jerry To the Editor: Re Jerry Kremer’s column “Ranked-choice voting threw New York City for a loop” in last week’s issue: The Democratic primary election used the ranked-choice process, and Zohran Mamdani won. That doesn’t mean that Mamdani won because of ranked-choice voting. Given his large margin, he may have won under the traditional voting process. We’ll never know, but misplacing the cause does no one any good. This event was part of a campaign conducted in “poetry.” It may be that Andrew Cuomo’s Longfellow and Frost have grown stale and Mamdani’s more urban Sandberg and Langston Hughes are a refreshing change, with greater resonance. It seems clear that a large portion of New York City residents are not happy with successive administrations that have failed to

can be translated into other languages through the recipients’ devices. Accessibility for the disabled community is lacking, however, with few alerts available in formats suitable for the hearing or visually impaired. These shortcomings could delay critical action during an emergency. We also need to normalize public drills and test alerts. These aren’t mere formalities; they’re tools to help people make responses to emergencies almost instinctive. Local governments should partner with schools, companies and media outlets to ensure that emergency preparedness becomes part of the public routine, not just a test bulletin that flashes across a screen once a year. And while we commend first responders and emergency managers across Long Island for their tireless work, we urge elected officials to double down on public education and transparency. What criteria trigger an evacuation? How are flood-prone areas being mapped and monitored? Do communities with historically poor infrastructure have equal warning access? These questions deserve — demand — clear answers. The bottom line is this: We have the technology, the data and the experience to save lives, but none of that matters if we don’t listen. The nightmare in Texas must be the wake-up call. We Long Islanders must take preparedness seriously. Every household should be registered for NYALERT and their county system. Every household should know when to leave in an emergency, where to go and how to care for vulnerable family members. Preparedness is protection. The next storm-induced flood or blackout may not give us the luxury of time to figure out what to do. Let’s make sure that when the warnings come, we don’t ignore them.

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nce again, there was an exposé on outrageous salaries of some public employees on Long Island, and once again, we can bet the farm that not a damn thing will be done about it by our state or local representatives. The article, which appeared recently in Newsday, noted how pressure from the public unions on Long Island and New York has led us to the point where the “pool of Nassau County employees making more than steVe $300,000 nearly LeVY doubled last year, after Suffolk County saw a similar spike the year before, the analysis found. A group of 178 current Nassau employees took home between $300,000 and $457,000 last year, up from 91 the year before. Suffolk saw a similar trend in 2023, when 258 employees made more than $300,000 versus 81 the previous year … Nearly 240 Suffolk employees made more than $300,000 in 2024.”

Lillian Clayman, a professor of labor history at SUNY Old Westbury, was quoted, saying politicians gain power by satisfying union demands, and describing the practice as “quid pro quo.” Nassau and Suffolk unions are “very vocal about who they support and don’t support,” Clayman said. “Any politician worth their salt who is looking for votes,” she added, is going to support good union contracts. Ar Rafee, of the Empire Center for Public Policy, stated, “The higher pay you see is kind of a product of how strong the (union) bargaining units are.” Clayman and Rafee are absolutely correct in their analysis that these outrageous salaries, overtime and pensions are a direct result of the undue influence of municipal unions on the elections of candidates for elected office. So how do we mitigate the influence of these unions? One way is to legally challenge the concept of their donations to the elected officials who will negotiate their contracts as being a violation of the Constitution’s Guarantee and Equal Protection clauses.

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ublic-sector unions have too much influence on candidates for elected office.

Letters resolve central issues of life in the city, like housing and rent. Remember The Rent Is Too Damn High party in the gubernatorial race in 2010? Once upon a time, solutions were at least proposed. Yet now, with more money on Wall Street than ever, nothing of any size is produced. Mr. Kremer’s advice that candidates avoid ranked-choice elections is misplaced. It isn’t the process, but a positive relationship between voters’ concerns and a candidate’s vision that is the point of either process. The question of whether rankedchoice or simple majority more effectively reveals the will of the people may be understood in a decade or two, but the fact before us is that the former process has not brought forth change commensurate with need. BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre

Albany Democrats ‘love spending money on themselves’ To the Editor: The Democrats in the State Legisla-

The Guarantee Clause prohibits measures that farm out the decision-making powers of management, constitutional attorney Philip Howard explains. That’s what happens when contracts tie the hands of managers to implement efficiencies. Secondly, as we have stressed at the Center for Cost Effective Government, the argument could be made that taxpayers are placed at a disadvantage vis-à-vis public employees because the employees union is able to legally influence the elected officials who are sitting on the other side of the negotiation table by handing them donations. (By the way, don’t blame the unions or the elected officials for playing the game that prior officials made legal. Blame the politicians who refuse to reform the process.) That’s why both President Franklin D. Roosevelt and union leader Samuel Gompers opposed the creation of public unions. There is another way that avoids court challenges. It is through the use of the public financing system, which is now in place on the state level and other

ture passed a measure as part of the budget so that New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is being investigated by the Justice Department for fraud — which had nothing to do with her elected office — will have all her legal bills paid by us, the citizens of New York state. This was a special Democratic measure, appearing to be just for James. She allegedly engaged in mortgage fraud as a private citizen, with no connection to her work as an elected official. But the Democrats want us to pay for her defense. And now, to top it off, the Democrats in the Assembly are opposed to providing the pension of an assassinated New York police officer, Miosotis Familia, a single mother, to her three children. The Assembly claimed it was too costly. But they can provide all the money needed for Letitia James instead of these children, who now have to take care of themselves. The Democrats love spending money just on themselves. These children deserve better.

jurisdictions. A simple condition can be tied to the acceptance of public funds whereby no one can do so unless they first agree to refuse donations from the municipal unions. Another solution to the huge pensions bulked up through excessive overtime is to ban overtime payments from being factored into the base of an employee’s pension. The State Legislature limited the use of overtime for these purposes with the Tier 6 legislation that took effect in 2012. But when no one was looking last year, they started to reverse these reforms. Our center’s analysis noted that if overtime was prohibited as of now for all employees who retire in the future, state taxpayers could save $50 billion to $80 billion over the next two decades. The problems have now been identified, as have the solutions. The only question remaining is whether there will be the political will to effectuate them. Steve Levy is executive director of the Center for Cost Effective Government, a fiscally conservative think tank. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as an assemblyman and as host of “The Steve Levy Radio Show.”

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STEvE GROGAN Lynbrook Grogan is a former federal agent and a former Lynbrook village trustee.

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