Deliah Roberts/Herald photos Rhylan Bailey, 11, of Uniondale, received a signed ball from former Met Art Shamsky. Rhylan, who plays in Uniondale Little League, was one of many young players who got tips on fundamentals, and souvenir balls, from former major leaguers.
By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
While today’s major leaguers spend the summer traveling from ballpark to ballpark, a group of former professional baseball players brought their experience to Uniondale Avenue Park for a day of instruction, mentorship and fun.
The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association’s Legends for Youth program, a nationwide initiative that offers free clinics for children ages 6 to 16, visited Uniondale Little League to share the fundamentals of baseball while emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork and life lessons both on and off the field.
The Little Leaguers stepped into the batter’s box last Saturday to face pitches from former New York Mets hurler Kevin Baez, and rotated through stations focused on hitting, fielding, pitching, catching and base running. Before the games started, the former pros offered instruction. By the end, they were sharing stories from
their playing careers and posing for photos, and youngsters picked up signed baseballs and gave the former players high-fives.
For former Mets outfielder Art Shamsky, 84, a member of the 1969 World Series champion Miracle Mets, the clinic was an opportunity to share lessons that extend far beyond baseball. He explained how failure can teach valuable lessons, using baseball as an apt example. If a player swings 10 times and gets three hits, he said, that means he also made seven outs. What matters is how players recover from those setbacks.
“Baseball is a great sport to teach teamwork, humility, and how to deal with failure,” Shamsky said.
The game, he added, helps young athletes learn how to handle adversity, work toward goals and build relationships that often last long after their playing days are over.
“I always ask one question to kids when I meet them: ‘Do you love the game?’” Shamsky said. “They raise their hands, then you know
By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
For many students at Uniondale’s Grand Avenue Elementary School, stepping onto a stage for the first time was intimidating. But when the lights came on for the school’s production of “Cinderella, If the Shoe Fits,” those nerves disappeared and were replaced by confidence, teamwork and a sense of belonging.
The May 28 performance marked the school’s first fullstaged theatrical production, featuring students from multiple grade levels and the debut season of a new drama club.
I“‘The Lion King’ allows for such dancing and musicality,” drama teacher Ellie Iconis said. “It can really allow us to showcase those skills.”
The drama club, which includes third, fourth and fifth grade students, began meeting before school in October. Along with rehearsing lines and songs, students learned musical theater jazz and the waltz as they prepared for the production.
’ve been in many shows before, but this one just felt different. Everybody was so nice, and the dances and the singing made it feel alive.
SummeR mATThewS, 11 Fifth-grader at Grand Avenue Elementary
The program has already created new opportunities for students. Grand Avenue recently received a Disney Broadway Junior Grant that provides performance rights, scripts, rehearsal materials, choreography videos and other resources for next year’s production of “The Lion King,” which also fits in with the school’s mascot Leo the Lion.
“Since this was our first year, we haven’t had a chance to establish a budget or find all of the costumes,” Iconis said. “Costumes were provided by myself and my husband, and part of producing the show involved securing the performance rights.”
While third-grade students presented a curriculum-based musical last year, “Cinderella, If the Shoe Fits” marked Grand Avenue’s first fully staged pro-
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By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
A paintbrush that contaminates drinking water. A vine-covered creature that attacks water supplies. A sea monster that poisons lakes and oceans.
Those were just some of the villains imagined by elementary school students as part of a districtwide contest challenging children to create the next enemy for “Dewey, the Clean Water Superhero.”
More than 600 students in Uniondale elementary schools participated in the contest, sponsored by water filtration company Multipure and h2ocleanse. Students were asked to design a character that threatens clean water and write a short explanation of why Dewey must defeat it.
The contest culminated this month when representatives from Multipure and the Dewey mascot visited California Avenue, Grand Avenue and Walnut Street schools to surprise winners and present prize checks to students, classrooms and schools.
The top prize went to Inaaya, a fourthgrader at California Avenue School, whose villain, “Brushly,” pollutes water by encouraging people to rinse dirty paintbrushes in sinks and waterways. Her creation will be featured in an upcoming issue of the Dewey comic book series.
California Avenue School second-place winner Ariella, left, holds her drawing of “Gourdy,” a plant-like creature that traps victims with vines and detonates bombs in water, while first-place winner Inaaya, displays “Brushly,” a villain that contaminates water by encouraging people to rinse dirty paintbrushes in sinks and waterways. Through the project they had a special visit from Dewey the mascot who presented the school with a 1,700 check.
dents to participate.
“We have a great art teacher,” Bruno said during an interview with Dewey, the Clean Water Superhero mascot. “She works really well with all of our students in the building, and there are five elementary schools in the district, and us being the first-place winner shows a lot of what Mrs. Hanratty does with our students.”
Bruno said the project taught students valuable lessons about health and wellness while encouraging them to think critically about environmental issues.
“Water is really something that keeps our students hydrated,” he said. “It’s part of our cellular function in our body. It helps us learn. It helps keep us safe. It helps keep us moving throughout the day for our muscles.
Heather Kollar, managing partner of h2ocleanse, said the organization has worked with the Uniondale School District on drinking water issues since 2017. She added the contest was designed to help students better understand both the importance of clean water and the role they can play in protecting it.
“Multipure constantly monitors drinking water issues throughout the U.S. to reach communities that are negatively impacted and in need of assistance,” said Zachary Rice, president of Multipure.
Asked why protecting water is important, she offered a simple answer.
“We have to stay hydrated and be
During an interview with Dewey, Inaaya said the character was inspired by a paintbrush-themed character from the online game Roblox’s “Dandy’s World.”
healthy,” Inaaya said.
Second place went to Ariella, a thirdgrader at California Avenue School, for creating “Gourdy,” a plant-like creature that traps victims with vines and detonates bombs in water. Bryanna, a fifthgrader at Grand Avenue School, earned third place for creating “Savanna the Sea Destroyer,” a villain that poisons bodies of water.
California Avenue School dominated the competition, submitting roughly 400 entries and earning first place among participating schools. The school received a $1,700 award, while Grand Avenue School received $1,500 for second place and Walnut Street School received $1,200 for third.
California Avenue teacher Akiko Hanratty’s classroom submitted the most entries and earned a $300 prize and a hydration-themed celebration hosted by Multipure.
Principal Brian Bruno credited Hanratty with helping generate excitement around the contest and encouraging stu-
Long Island’s sole-source aquifer supplies drinking water to nearly 3 million residents, but decades of industrial activity, chemical use and aging infrastructure have left many communities grappling with water quality concerns. Contaminants including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS.
Pollutants have been detected in groundwater across Nassau and Suffolk Counties prompting water providers to invest millions of dollars in treatment systems.
Environmental advocates and public health experts warn that continued contamination threatens the long-term health of the aquifer and underscores the need for stronger protections to safeguard Long Island’s drinking water supply for future generations.
The winning villain created by Inaaya will appear in the next installment of the Dewey comic book series, which is distributed free online and at community events to promote water conservation and environmental awareness.
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Community members gathered on June 4 to celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month and America’s 250th anniversary at an event recognizing the contributions of Caribbean Americans and the importance of community engagement.
The celebration was hosted by Apostolic Caribbean Christians, Together We Serve Food Pantry, the Caribbean American Poetry Association and the Haitian Cultural Heritage Movement with Town Supervisor John Ferretti, the town board and community affairs.
The program featured performances by the Uniondale High School choir, including a rendition of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” as well as a presentation by the Uniondale High School Junior ROTC.
Members of the American Legion also participated leading attendees in a patriotic wave of American flags in honor of
the nation’s upcoming semi quincentennial. Additional Caribbean cultural performances highlighted the music, dance and traditions of the region, adding to the festive atmosphere.
The event honored the cultural traditions, achievements and lasting impact of Caribbean Americans while also commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. The gathering also emphasized the themes of honoring heritage and building community while acknowledging the role Caribbean Americans have played in shaping communities on Long Island and throughout the United States.
Clariona Griffith received a citation from The Town of Hempstead through her dedication working with the community.
— Stacy Driks
Performers balanced baskets of fruit on their heads during a traditional Caribbean folk dance, highlighting the region’s rich cultural heritage and the historical role of market women in island communities, particularly Jamacia.
Students and staff at Turtle Hook Middle School traded their usual attire for orange and blue on June 15 as the school celebrated the New York Knicks’ NBA championship victory.
The spirit day followed the Knicks’ championship-clinching win over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, which secured the franchise’s first NBA title in 53 years. Students and teachers throughout the school wore team colors to show their support and celebrate the historic achievement.
The event brought school spirit to classrooms and hallways as members of the Turtle Hook community joined fellow Knicks fans across the region in marking the long-awaited championship. The school celebrated a week before celebrating their role in the championship.
— Stacy Driks
Nassau Healthcare Corporation and Nassau Community College recently celebrated the completion of another semester of clinical fieldwork training at A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility, continuing a partnership that has helped prepare rehabilitation professionals for more than 50 years.
The Nassau Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, which began in 1969 and graduated its first class in 1971, sent 28 students to A. Holly Patterson between January and May. Students received hands-on clinical training in physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology while working alongside rehabilitation professionals and gaining experience in patient care.
“Partnerships like this are essential to building the future healthcare workforce,” NHCC President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Stokes said in a news release on Thursday. “For decades, A. Holly Patterson and Nassau Community College have worked together to provide students with meaningful clinical experience while delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to residents.”
William O’Keefe, director of Nassau
Turtle Hook Middle School, faculty and students showed New York Knicks pride during the school’s Color Day, when students and staff wore orange and blue to celebrate New York’s recent victory on Saturday.
Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program, said the partnership continues to provide students with valuable clinical learning opportunities.
“The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education on-site review team described this fieldwork education model as highly student-centered, with multiple opportunities for meaningful and rewarding educational experiences,” O’Keefe said.
Joe Benden, administrator of A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility, said one of the most rewarding aspects of the program is seeing students learn from staff members while helping residents work toward their rehabilitation goals.
The spring semester fieldwork program concluded in May, with leaders from NHCC, A. Holly Patterson and Nassau Community College recognizing the students’ accomplishments.
A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility, operated by NHCC in Uniondale, provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care services to residents throughout Nassau County.
By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
For Haitian-born artist Frenal Mezilas, creating art has been a lifelong exercise in growth, experimentation and self-discovery — a journey he shared with visitors during a June 7 reception for his solo exhibition at the Uniondale Public Library, which drew more than 30 people.
The exhibition, which has been on display at the library since May and remains on view through the end of June, features work that reflects decades of artistic development shaped by formal training, cultural roots and a commitment to creating a distinct visual identity.
Originally from Jérémie and later moving to Port-auPrince, Haiti, Mezilas said his artistic journey began in childhood and evolved through years of study and experimentation.
“I used to work and practice, practice, practice,” Mezilas said. “I went to school, studied art, got all my knowledge — then I said it’s time for me to create my own style.”
He described his current work as a synthesis of influences rather than adherence to a single artistic tradition.
“It’s like a lifetime work,” he said. “The more you work, the more years happen, and then you learn more.”
According to Mezilas, artistic identity develops gradually through repetition, experience and continuous learning. He began painting when he was 10 years old, inspired by Picasso, Salvador Dalí and other artists in Haiti.
After moving to the United States, Mezilas expanded his artistic approach while remaining connected to the culture that shaped him. When he arrived in the U.S., he
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Haitian-born artist Frenal Mezilas stands beside several of his paintings during a June 7 reception at the Uniondale Public Library. Mezilas said the collection reflects his lifelong artistic journey and pursuit of a distinctive visual style.
began experimenting with his art, transforming some pieces rooted in Haitian culture into abstract works.
The exhibit includes a range of works that blend abstract and structured forms, reflecting both his Hai-
tian heritage and his evolving artistic voice. Pieces on display range in price from about $50 to $1,000.
The collection features bold colors, portraits and scenes inspired by Haitian culture and everyday life. Several works highlight traditions and imagery connected to Haiti, while others explore broader themes.
One painting departs from his Haitian influences entirely, depicting America during Covid-19. The piece features a mask in the beak of an eagle, symbolizing the challenges, resilience and national identity that defined the period.
Among those attending the reception was Sonia Rose-Bienvil, co-founder of Solidarité Haïtiano-Américaine de Long Island and a friend of the artist, who said Mezilas’ work reflects decades of dedication and formal training.
“Each work reflects the dialogue between materials and ideas,” she said. “It’s expected to form a unified visual language.”
Mary Jones of Uniondale said the artwork encouraged her to think about creativity on a personal level rather than through the lens of outside validation.
“It’s more of, how does it make me feel?” Jones said. “Did it inspire me? Did it wake something up inside of me?”
Jones, also an artist preparing for an upcoming exhibition at the Roosevelt Public Library next year under the name MEJ The Legacy, said she viewed Mezilas’ show as an opportunity to observe how another artist presents and discusses his work.
Mezilas has exhibited at libraries, universities and cultural institutions throughout his career and said he has maintained a connection to Uniondale through exhibitions spanning more than a decade.
The exhibit remains on display at the Uniondale Public Library through June 30.
By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com
Kids ran around as only children can — free and without care — as adults milled around the artificial-turf field and the seats of Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium on the Stony Brook University campus.
I really love the USA, and I really want to support the team.
This was the first of a few World Cup watch parties staged by Empire State Development, which promotes business growth, job creation, and greater economic opportunity across New York. Several thousand people came for the soccer last Friday. The first game shown on the stadium screens was Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, being played in Toronto, as the event began at 3 p.m. Guests had a choice of watching the first game, the second game or both.
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At 7 p.m., after those teams played to a 1-1 draw, the second session got underway, and many had come to root for the Unites States Men’s National Team, playing their first game of the quadrennial global tournament, which this year is being hosting across North America, with many of the games in the U.S.
Joe Nola, a Holbrook resident, brought his son Everett, 9, a soccer fan who started playing a few years ago and took to the sport.
“[I’m here] basically for him,” Nola said of his son. “He started getting into soccer and the World Cup, and I started following it a lot more the last couple of years. He’s really excited and so am I, so we’ve been waiting to check out more soccer, and saw this and thought it would be a full opportunity to watch the USA game.”
A travel soccer team player, Everett was a bit shy, but his father said he has an affinity for the “beautiful game.”
“As a family, we’re trying to watch more and learn more about it, so this is, like, a really cool experience,” Nola said, adding of Everett. “He plays goalie. He loves the pressure, for some reason. He drives his mother crazy with the stress. He’s a big fan of [Matt] Freese [the American goalie] and a lot of the goalies that we see internationally.”
Antonella Cortez, 11, from Setauket, who also plays on a travel team, was there to cheer on Team USA.
“I’m here to watch the game,” she said matter-of-factly, adding that playing soccer is fun. Her favorite position? “Anything besides middle and goalie,” she said.
Before the featured match of Paraguay vs. USA, in Los Angeles, the band Third Eye Blind performed a roughly 30-minute set in a driving rainstorm that seemed to end just after they struck
Terryville, Liam Sobritch, of East Northport, and Connor Klinger, from Selden, all wearing USA jerseys, roleplayed interviewer and interviewee, so of course the natural thing was to interview them.
“I really love the USA,” Hernandez said, “and I really want to support the team. I hope they win the World Cup.” His analysis of the first half? “They played great. We need to space out a little more, but we could have this win.
“It was good,” Sobritch said. “We scored three, so maybe [we] space out a little more.”
“We need more spacing,” Klinger agreed, “but [we’re] amazing on the attacking.”
From an own goal by Paraguay in the opening minutes to a score by Gio Reyna in the match’s waning seconds, the U.S. team dominated in a 4-1 win. The next game for the Americans is Friday versus Australia.
Organizing events such as a World Cup Watch Party is not an easy feat.
“This is almost two years in the making,” Dan Gross, Empire State Development’s executive director for New York Special Events, said. “I drew up a plan. It really started with the governor. FIFA controls the tickets,” he added, referring to the World Cup’s governing body. “They control the ticket pricing. The need to make sure people have access.”
Gross and colleagues drew up the plan to hold watch parties across the state. They developed a grant program so that all 10 state regions across New York could have watch parties as well.
“I am very proud to say we are the only state in the nation, from a states perspective, that is truly bringing the World Cup experience to all four corners of the state,” Gross said.
For information on future news related to the World Cup Watch Experience, go to ILOVENY.com/fifa-world-cup/ community-viewing-events.
By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
Nassau Community College has announced a new partnership with Connoisseur Media Long Island aimed at providing students with expanded access to internships, professional mentorship and hands-on experience in the media industry.
The collaboration, announced June 4, brings together the college and Connoisseur Media Long Island, which owns and operates several local radio stations, including KJOY 98.3, WALK 97.5, 103.1 The Wolf, 94.3 The Shark and WHLI.
College officials said the partnership is designed to strengthen connections between higher education and Long Island’s media industry while creating pathways for students interested in careers in broadcasting, journalism, marketing, digital media, sales and related fields.
Under the agreement, Nassau Community College will provide opportunities for Connoisseur Media Long Island to engage with students through the college’s radio station, WHPC 90.3 FM, and select campus events. The college will also make available WHPC-produced public affairs programming and student-produced content for possible use across Connoisseur Media’s stations.
In return, Connoisseur Media will provide students with priority access to internships and employment opportunities in several departments, including broadcasting, sales, marketing, journalism, video production, engineering, graphic design and web design.
The company will also offer guest speakers for classes, tours of its Farmingdale studios and professional development opportunities for student broadcasters. The partnership could eventually provide WHPC stu-
dents with access to professional broadcast facilities at The Studio at The Paramount, creating opportunities for live and recorded broadcasts and celebrity interviews.
Dr. Maria Conzatti, Nassau Community College’s chief administrative officer, said the collaboration supports the college’s focus on experiential learning and workforce development.
“As Nassau Community College continues to expand opportunities for experiential learning and workforce development, this partnership with Connoisseur Media Long Island represents an exciting investment in our students’ futures,” Conzatti said. “By connecting classroom learning with industry expertise and professional environments, we are helping students develop the skills, networks, and experiences necessary to thrive in today’s evolving media landscape.”
WHPC Director Shawn Novatt said the agreement builds on the station’s longstanding role as a training ground for aspiring media professionals.
“I am most excited about the fact that this partnership strengthens that mission by giving our students direct exposure to industry leaders, professional facilities, and a clear path that can help launch successful careers in the media and communications industry,” Novatt said.
Kristin Okesson, regional senior vice president and market manager for Connoisseur Media Long Island, said the partnership will help cultivate future talent in broadcasting and media.
“Partnerships like these create a direct pipeline for passionate students to gain real-world experience, build important industry connections, and ultimately become the future superstars of our business,” Okesson said. “We look forward to working together to support students as they begin their careers in broadcasting and media.”
Community College announced a new partnership with Connoisseur Media Long Island aimed at providing students with expanded access to internships, professional mentorship and hands-on experience in the media industry.
By HUNTER FENOLLOL hfenollol@liherald.com
Jeanine C. Driscoll, the Town of Hempstead’s receiver of taxes, says her experience managing one of Nassau County’s most visible local offices has prepared her for a run for Congress, and she is seeking the Republican nomination in New York’s 4th District.
Driscoll, 59, a Republican and a longtime resident of Bellerose, will face Marvin Williams in next Tuesday’s primary. The winner will take on incumbent Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen in November.
Driscoll said she decided to enter the race after former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito lost to Gillen in 2024.
“I was called and I found out that they were interviewing candidates,” Driscoll said. “I’ve been in office for seven years. I’ve lived in Nassau County for about 25 years. I’ve been a volunteer, I was a village judge, and I’m a lawyer. I have the life experience to do this.”
She said the timing also aligned with her family life, noting that she and her husband are now at a stage where their youngest child is heading off to college.
A central focus of Driscoll’s campaign is tax policy, an issue she said has defined her public-service career. “I have always been focused on trying to alleviate the burden of taxpayers,” she said. “That’s been my number one priority since I’ve been in office.”
As receiver of taxes, Driscoll said, she has worked to expand access to property tax exemptions and educate homeowners about available relief programs. Her office has also implemented services such as drivethrough payment windows, satellite offices, online payment options and email reminder systems.
She said she also regularly hosts seminars on tax grievances and exemptions. “I don’t leave until every question is answered,” she said. “I’ve been in libraries
at 10 o’clock at night helping people understand their taxes.”
Driscoll said that direct contact with residents has shaped her understanding of public service more than any other experience. “No one deals with constituents
every day like I do,” she said of area tax officials. “People are in my office every single day, and I hear firsthand what they’re going through.”
In Congress, she added, lawmakers often lack dayto-day exposure to constituent concerns.
Driscoll also noted her background as an attorney for more than three decades and her prior service as an associate village justice. She has also been active in community organizations, including the Floral Park Memorial PTSA and the Junior Women’s Club of Bellerose.
Her policy priorities, she said, would center on reducing costs for families through tax relief measures, changes to federal deductions and reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses. Rising insurance costs, housing prices and taxes are all contributing to what Driscoll described as an affordability crisis on Long Island.
“You have people who grew up here, raised their families here and now they can’t afford to stay,” she said. “She supports efforts to increase take-home pay by eliminating taxes on tips and overtime and expanding the deduction for state and local taxes.
Asked why voters should choose her over Williams in the primary, Driscoll said that experience and familiarity with local taxpayers set her apart. “I know the residents, I know the taxpayers and I know how Nassau County works,” she said. “I’ve worked directly with people who are struggling, and I understand what they need.” She also emphasized her endorsement by the Nassau County Republican Committee.
As for what differentiates her from Gillen, Driscoll said the contrast comes down to tax policy and fiscal priorities, and that she looked forward to making her case directly to 4th District voters. “I’m all in,” she said. “I want to win this seat, and I believe I can.”
By ANDREW FRANCIS
afrancis@liherald.com
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Marvin Suber Williams will face off against Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine C. Driscoll in the Republican primary in the 4th Congressional District next Tuesday. The winner will challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Laura Gillen in the November general election.
Williams, 64, is a lifelong New Yorker and current Garden City resident who has spent 30 years in public service as an active-duty Air Force chaplain, senior pastor and senior executive at the federal level. He is focusing his campaign to represent Nassau County’s South Shore communities on lowering costs for Long Island families, restoring public safety, securing the country’s southern border, creating congressional term limits, supporting veterans and, he said, bringing accountability to Washington D.C.
“The core lesson is exactly the same in ministry as it is in the federal government: When a mission is failing, you do not keep sending the same people back with the same plan,” Williams said. “That is not just political partisanship — that is the voters of Long Island loudly telling Washington that they have not been heard.”
Williams said that hearing those loud cries, and his love for country and community, motivated him to run for the congressional seat and create “lasting change” for Long Islanders in the 4th District, economically and socially.
“I am not running because I need a new career,” he told the Herald. “I am running because I have the time, the executive experience and the absolute political
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independence to do this job for the right reasons.”
Williams listed affordability, public safety and immigration, honoring veterans, and term limits as
his “four critical priorities.” Additionally, he wants to reduce energy and transportation costs, especially for Long Island.
Despite having less political experience than Driscoll and Gillen, Williams maintains that experience is far from the most important quality of a political leader.
“In this race, political tenure is not the most important asset,” he said. “Proof of capability is. Traditional political experience simply means time spent occupying a seat in a government building. Proof means tangible, measurable results you can put a clear dollar amount on – and I have those numbers.”
Williams also points out that he already has experience serving at the federal level, leading the charge for Air Force Inspection System reform and spearheading operational adjustments that, he said, saved $30 million in overseas operations at the Naval Supply Systems Command.
He believes that his military experience also makes him a more qualified candidate for Congress. He credits the lessons he has learned about service and the time spent as a senior federal executive as more than adequate background to know how to represent Long Island residents.
“Long Islanders are carrying an immense amount of economic and social worry right now,” Williams said. “They need a representative who genuinely hears them, not a career politician who reads about them in a polling memo. … My service makes me uniquely qualified, because three decades of mission-driven, results-accountable executive work is the precise preparation required for a job that demands those qualities today.”
By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com
The Long Island-based advocacy group ERASE Racism held its 25th Anniversary Benefit event earlier this month, giving out awards for anti-racism and anti-discrimination work and awarding scholarships to students who embody the organization’s values.
Hundreds of guests crowded the Garden City Hotel on June 3 for a cocktail hour and to take part in ERASE Racism’s silent auction, where items ranging from artwork to lottery tickets were bid on for up to thousands of dollars. The funds will go to ERASE Racism advocacy initiatives for public education and housing equality.
Students Ria Bhatia, of Jericho High School; Edwin Montes Dubon, of Uniondale High; Zamari Paul, of Malverne High; and Janeiry Savinon, of New Hyde Park High, were each awarded $500 scholarships for winning a student essay contest. Malverne High student Matthew DaCosta was awarded the $1,500 John Wenzel Scholarship for his work with ERASE Racism.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and activist Monique Fitzgerald were honored with special awards for their advocacy against structural racism. HannahJones’s work on the 1619 Project, a New York Times Magazine and audio series
examining the beginnings of American slavery and its generational effects, was highlighted during the program.
Hannah-Jones and Elaine Gross, ERASE Racism’s founding president, had a “fireside chat,” discussing how racism continues to impact life for minorities, particularly Black communities, on Long Island and across the country.
“This is a hard time for civil rights organizations, because there is a very organized and powerful effort from the highest reaches of the government that basically is saying there is nothing
called structural racism,” Gross told the Herald before the event.
She identified an April settlement between the U.S. Justice Department and the Town of Oyster Bay over alleged housing discrimination as an example of structural racism on Long Island. In the case, which was settled in U.S. District Court, the town was found liable for “intentionally discriminating against Black individuals” by giving the children of current residents priority in purchasing housing units under its Next Generation housing program. This allegedly hindered the ability of Blacks and
other racial minorities to buy homes in predominantly white Oyster Bay.
Hannah-Jones pointed out that racism on Long Island often is not a conscious effort by residents, but rather the result of the region’s historically discriminatory structure.
“You as an individual white person don’t have to be racist at all to have your housing choices and the benefits of your housing choices shaped by a structure that you have nothing to do with creating,” she said.
Talking more about the 1619 Project and contemporary racism, Hannah-Jones contended that the sanitized way in which many schools and institutions deal with America’s racist history is counterproductive to the goal of erasing racism.
“The truth about America is deeply heartbreaking,” she said, “but I find the truth to be a liberating thing, because one can confront the truth that everything that is within the law is constructed. If you know that it’s constructed, then you know it can be deconstructed.”
Hannah-Jones acknowledged that she was not very optimistic about race relations and how discrimination is handled in the U.S., citing the current administration as a reason for such pessimism. But, she and Gross said they believe that as today’s young people advocate for social justice, they have the potential to unlock a better future for Long Island and beyond.
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you’ve got somebody that’s going to listen to you — whether they get any better or not,” he joked.
“It’s very, very important and very special to me,” he added of the association’s work. “I love showing my World Series ring to these kids — I’ll let them try it on if they want.”
Andy Parton, vice president of the association, said that its mission is to use baseball as a tool to help young athletes develop both on and off the field. “The alumni association has been one of the main missions of promoting the game — it’s just one of the things they do,” Parton said. “And it gets kids interested, gives them some baseball skills as well as life skills, too. If they’re interested in baseball, they want to just keep feeding that passion.”
Founded in 1982, the association’s mission is not only to promote the game with the help of its alumni, but also to raise money for charity. Its clinics impact more than 19,000 children each year, giving them a unique opportunity to interact with players who may have left a lasting impression on them through games they’ve watched or stories they’ve heard. The organization reaches children across the United States and internationally, including in Italy, China, the Dominican Republic, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Fred Cambria, 78, said the clinics stress the importance of mastering the fundamentals of baseball while fostering a love for the game.
“We do all the fundamentals, which is so important,” Cambria said. “It’s a great fundamental tool to teach these young men and ladies to enjoy the game. And that’s the most important part.”
The lessons resonated with many of the players in attendance. Eleven-year-old first baseman Rhylan Bailey, who has played Little League ball for six years, said the clinic reinforced the game’s fundamentals and the importance of teamwork and communication.
“Teamwork is the most important thing,” he said. The player Rhylan connected with most was former
Uniondale Little League players hit the diamond with their teammates and former major league players. Dalil Abdul, 11, ran to first base after hitting a pitch from Mets hurler Kevin Baez, while Rhylan Bailey, 11, got the throw.
Oakland Athletics outfielder Pat Lennon, who spoke about confidence, achieving goals and striving for greatness.
Ten-year-old Cameri Coke said he was inspired by stories about the hard work and commitment required to reach the major leagues — particularly those shared by Lennon. John Doherty, who pitched for the Detroit Tigers, also spoke about discipline.
“I liked his speech. He said if you want results, you have to put in the work,” Cameri said of Lennon. “He said he practiced 2,000 swings a day in the mirror before he [went] to sleep. I think you need to be dedicated.”
Clinic organizers said the goal isn’t necessarily to produce future major leaguers, but rather to help young athletes gain confidence, learn to work with others and develop a lifelong appreciation for the sport.
The former players stressed the importance of hard work, teamwork, discipline and character — lessons that participants like Cameri Coke said they would carry with them long after the final pitch.
For more information on how to find a local clinic, visit tinyurl.com/FindALeagueClinic. Those interested in bringing a clinic to their town can email clinics@mlbpaa. com.
The former major league players who signed baseballs for the youngsters included Julio Mateo, a pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants infielder Juan Melo and Daniel Herrera, a relief pitcher for the Mets.
duction and the first to involve students from multiple grade levels with over two dozen students. Iconis, who has spent about 15 years teaching theater and musical theater across Long Island, proposed creating the club after joining the school this year.
“When I came to the school, I asked if they had a drama club,” she said. “I was told they didn’t, so that was started this year.”
Weather-related school closures and holidays challenged the club throughout the year, requiring students and staff to adjust rehearsal plans. Students used online rehearsal videos and practice materials, often spending recess and free time working on their roles.
“When school was canceled, I thought the kids would be excited to have a snow day,” Iconis said. “Instead, I was flooded with messages asking if we were still going to have drama club and how we were going to rehearse.”
Students first performed for their classmates during the school day before taking the stage in front of family members that evening. Summer Matthews, 11, who portrayed Cinderella’s stepmother, said the earlier performance helped calm any remaining nerves.
“We had already done the show in the morning, so there was nothing to worry about,” Summer said.
Students applied to join the club and
auditioned for their roles. According to Iconis, the process helped identify students willing to commit extra time and effort.
“Some students came in with their auditions memorized,” she said. “It was clear which students were ready to really put that extra time in.”
Summer, who had participated in theater camps before, said this production stood apart from her previous experiences.
“It was a really good play,” she said. “I’ve been in many shows before, but this one just felt different. Everybody was so nice, and the dances and the singing made it feel alive.”
She added that her favorite part of playing the stepmother was “singing, dancing and being mean.”
For fifth grader Braxton Garcia-Becker, who portrayed the steward, the production was equally memorable.
“I felt like I was in an actual movie,”
he said. “It was just fun to dance and learn.”
Fifth grader Noelle Sharpe said rehearsals initially felt intimidating because the school had never attempted a production of this scale. Noelle expressed sadness that she won’t be in the performances next year because she’s a rising sixth grader.
“At first, it was scary because we’d never done it at our school before,” she said. “But once I got into it, I started feeling better and not getting really nervous.”
Beyond singing and acting, students developed communication skills, confidence and empathy, according to Iconis.
“We worked on eye contact, projection and pacing,” she said. “We also worked on emotions and understanding why characters feel the way they do. It helps them view the world from different perspectives.”
Inclusivity was also a focus of the program, with Iconis adapting materials for students with different learning needs, including creating rehearsal videos with voiceovers so students could practice independently.
For Iconis, the most rewarding part of the experience was watching students grow into confident performers.
“As a theater teacher, you’re looking for a little spark,” she said. “So many of the students had that spark. I knew with a little molding they were going to get there.”
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For more than three decades, Angelo Fraboni has built a career that spans Broadway stages, national tours, arts administration, and theatrical producing. Today, while serving as Artistic Director of the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy University campus, Fraboni continues to leave his mark on the professional theater world as a producer of Broadway’s “Celebrity Autobiography,” the comedic sensation currently delighting audiences once again after its original Drama Deskwinning run in 2008.
The show, created by Eugene Pack, takes passages from celebrity memoirs and transforms them into a live comedy event performed by well-known actors. For Fraboni, the appeal of the production has remained remarkably consistent since he first became involved. “Laughter,” he says when asked why the show continues to resonate.
“Everyone needs something to laugh at and just enjoy where you don’t have to think very hard. It’s easy laughter. We’re not making fun of people; we’re just reading this banal dialogue that people write in their autobiographies.”
That spirit of spontaneity has helped make “Celebrity Autobiography” a unique theatrical experience. Unlike most productions, the cast has little rehearsal time together before stepping onstage.
“The actors are cracking each other up as much as they’re cracking up the audience,” Fraboni says. “The greatest thing about the show is the rawness of it and these celebrities being human on stage with each other. It’s glorious.”
Fraboni has been involved with the production since its early years, serving as both producer and general manager before focusing exclusively on producing. He has helped bring the show to audiences across the United States and around the world, while continuing to oversee one of its most challenging components: casting. While the rotating cast has already featured the likes of Katie Couric, Rita Wilson, Keenan Thompson, and Tony Shalhoub, it also has an especially strong Long Island connection, featuring local entertainment icons such as Alan Zweibel, Susan Lucci, Ralph Macchio, and Ray Romano. Pack and co-producer
Douglas Denoff are also from the area.
While Fraboni’s current work places him at the center of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, his path to producing began far from New York. Raised in a mining town in northern Minnesota, he started ballet lessons at age six alongside his twin brother.
“I was really into sports,” he recalls. “My mom and dad said, ‘Why don’t you take ballet? It will help with your athleticism.’”
What began as an extracurricular activity soon became a career. After high school, Fraboni joined a ballet company and performed professionally for five years. A chance audition for “West Side Story” during an off-season changed everything. The opportunity introduced him to acclaimed choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell, who cast Fraboni in six of his first seven productions. The experience ultimately led to his Broadway debut in “Cats” and opened doors throughout the industry.
As a performer, Fraboni developed a habit that would later serve him well as a producer and artistic leader.
“I would listen and watch,” he says. “I wanted to hear what the directors and choreographers were saying. I was very tuned in to what was going on.”
Eventually, curiosity about the creative process led him offstage and into producing. The transition revealed a side of theater audiences rarely see.
“As a performer, you show up to the theater do your job, and get your paycheck,” he says. “As a producer, you’re working constantly for months and months, sometimes years. Your job is never done.”
That commitment to building opportunities for others became the foundation of his work at Molloy University. Fraboni’s connection to the institution dates back more than two decades, when he helped bring Broadway legend Carol Channing to campus for a gala performance. There, he met then-president Drew Bogner, who shared plans to build a theater. One decade later, Fraboni received a call encouraging him to apply for the artistic director position at the newly constructed Madison Theatre.
“It was still a shell,” he remembers. “I was instrumental in how they built the infrastructure.”
Over the next 15 years, Fraboni transformed the Rockville Centre venue into a regional performing arts center featuring Broadway-caliber productions, symphony performances, international artists, jazz concerts, and educational opportunities. He also played a key role in bringing the renowned CAP21 musical theater program to Molloy, creating new pathways for aspiring performers.
“The idea was to make it an arts center with a variety of art,” he says. “I wanted it to be a regional theatre and performing arts center, but also give the students the opportunity to grow and perform with professionals.”
Despite balancing productions at Molloy with responsibilities on “Celebrity Autobiography,” Fraboni says the rewards make the long hours worthwhile.
“The joys are the audiences laughing and enjoying what we do,” he says. “We create what we think will be the best thing possible for our audiences to see, and the payoff is when they enjoy it.”
Whether producing a Broadway comedy, mentoring students at Molloy, or developing new artistic opportunities on Long Island, Fraboni remains committed to the idea that theater is ultimately about people coming together.
“There’s nothing like going to the theater, laughing with people, and experiencing a journey,” he says. “Everybody is emotionally affected differently by a show. That’s inspiring to me.”
Visit celebrityautobiography.com for more information or to purchase tickets.
A familiar favorite returns to a legendary stage as Dion takes the spotlight for a concert honoring Westbury Music Fair’s 70th anniversary. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, whose history with the iconic venue spans decades, is returning to live performance after stepping back from regular touring in recent years. While he has been largely absent from the concert circuit, Dion has remained remarkably productive, releasing new music and books while continuing to earn acclaim for his blues recordings. In the past two years alone, he released The Rock and Roll Philosopher along with a companion book, further showcasing the creativity that has defined a career spanning more than six decades. His recent blues albums have topped the Billboard Blues chart, introducing his work to new audiences while reaffirming his place among America’s enduring musical voices. Best known for classic hits such as “Runaround Sue,” “The Wanderer,” and “Ruby Baby,” Dion continues to evolve as an artist well into his 80s.
Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.
Daniel Tosh
Get ready for an evening of sharp observations and quick-fire punchlines that are Daniel Tosh’s signature irreverent style when he brings My First Farewell Tour to he Paramount stage. Acclaimed for his quick wit and deadpan delivery, he’s built a devoted following through both stand-up and television. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in marketing, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy full-time. His career gained national attention following a standout appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2001, leading to appearances Comedy Central Presents, Premium Blend and The Tonight Show. Tosh became a household name as the creator and host of Tosh.0, the longrunning Comedy Central hit that paired viral internet videos with his trademark commentary and satirical take on pop culture.
Tuesday, June 23, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
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Juneteenth Celebration
Join the community at Hempstead Town Hall to celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month. Enjoy a day of dance performances, poetry and a keynote speaker.
• Where: Hempstead Town Hall Senior Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby Plaza, One Washington St., Hempstead
• Time: 6-8 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 489-5000
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FIFA World Cup Watch Party
Soccer fans are invited to Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park for Soccer In The Park, a free public watch party for the FIFA World Cup match between the United States and Australia. The viewing will feature a live match broadcast, giveaways, family-friendly activities, concessions and more. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for outdoor viewing. Free parking is available, with Lots 6 and 6A closest to the venue. Free parking is available.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200 TheIslandFC.com
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Caribbean Heritage Celebration
Uniondale Public Library hosts a Caribbean Heritage and Black Music History Celebration featuring line dancing outside the library entrance. The event is open to all ages and celebrates the cultural contributions of Caribbean communities and Black musicians through music and dance.
• Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale
• Time: 1-2 p.m.
• Contact: Contact: uniondalelibrary.org or (516) 489-2220
Jun
Stavros Halkias’s The Dreamboat Tour hits the Paramount stage. He delivers the sharp observations, self-deprecating humor and quick wit that have made him one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars. Originally from Baltimore and now based in New York City, Halkias recently wrote, produced and starred in the independent comedy Let’s Start a Cult. His latest standup special, Fat Rascal, is streaming on Netflix, following the success of his debut special, Live at the Lodge Room, which attracted millions of viewers online. Beyond the stage, Halkias hosts the hit podcast Stavvy’s World, which quickly climbed the comedy charts and built a devoted following. He also stars in the Netflix comedy series Tires and is set to appear in A24’s Tony, inspired by the life of Anthony Bourdain. Known for his candid storytelling and relatable humor, Halkias has built a loyal fan base through stand-up, podcasting and acting. He has also been featured in Steven Soderbergh’s sci-fi series Command Z. Outside of comedy, he made his runway debut at KidSuper’s Paris Fashion Week show in 2023, earning Vogue’s nod as “the plus-est of plus-size models.” His ultimate dream? Get just famous enough to buy his mother a nice home — then retire from show business to open a surf-and-turf restaurant in East Baltimore.
and connect with neighbors in a welcoming community setting. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: Uniondale American Legion Hall, 545 Uniondale Ave.
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: info.uerc@gmail.com or call (516) 440-6004
with The Chiclettes
Eisenhower Summer Concert Series welcomes The Chiclettes and Vinnie Medugno. Celebrate the remarkable women who reigned supreme on the charts! Gracie, Mikayla, and Jennie deliver an exceptional blend of female vocal groups and artists, spanning from the early rock ‘n roll and Motown eras to disco, R&B, ‘80s/90s pop and more. The Chiclettes are set to energize you as they celebrate the female artists who have graced the music scene from past to present.
Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center meets
All are invited to attend a monthly meeting held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Hall in Uniondale. The gathering provides residents with an opportunity to discuss local issues, share updates
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
The chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at libraries, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together.
• Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave., Syosset
• Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org
The Board of Education holds its next action meeting session. Residents who want to ask a question must submit the official form in full by the Thursday before the meeting. Only pre-submitted questions will be acknowledged during the public comments portion.
• Where: Uniondale High School, 933 Goodrich St., Uniondale
• Contact: uniondaleschools.org or (516) 560-8945
Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
Freestyle meets salsa Get in the groove at Eisenhower Park with Brenda K. Starr, Tito Puente JR., TKA/ K7, Joey Cruz, La Sonora 495 and Forever Freestyle Band.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
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• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
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Vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death and injury for children in the United States, prompting Nassau County officials to encourage parents and caregivers to ensure child car seats are installed correctly. Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks of Uniondale is partnering with the Nassau County Police Department Office of Community Affairs and the county’s Department of Traffic Safety to offer free child car seat safety checks. Certified technicians will inspect car seats and booster seats to ensure they are properly installed and providing optimal protection. : Appointments required
• Where: Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale
• Time: 9 a.m.-noon
• Contact: (516)-571-6205 or onicks@ nassaucountyny.gov
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Rockin’ with the Almost Brothers Band Rock on during the Eisenhower Summer Concert Series. Enjoy an Allman Brothers tribute with ABB and Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute with Sons of Skynyrd.
• Where: Harry Chapin
‘Yeoman of the Guard’ The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company stages “Yeoman of the Guard.” The romantic tale unfolds in the Tower of London during the reign of Henry VIII, blending romance, humor and drama. The story follows Colonel Fairfax, unjustly condemned, who escapes execution moments after secretly marrying Elsie Maynard, leaving her torn between love and loyalty as danger closes in. Long a favorite of the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire, The Yeomen of the Guard features some of W.S. Gilbert’s most beautiful lyrics, paired with Arthur Sullivan’s sweeping, romantic music. Its songs include the yearning “I Have a Song to Sing, O,” the bouncy patter song “A Private Buffoon Is a Light-Hearted Loon,” the ravishingly beautiful quartet “Strange Adventure,” the lyrical “Is Life a Boon?” and the comical “Hereupon We’re Both Agreed.”
• Where: Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST
Bill Delinois a/k/a Bill Endy Delinois; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 24, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 29, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 767 Dale Place, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50 Block 371 Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment
$535,413.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 614569/2019. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Tara Mayerhofer, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: April 15, 2026 160325
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST, SERIES SPMD 2004-C, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES
SPMD 2004-C, Plaintiff - against - JULES LINTON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 27, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 1st day of July, 2026 at 4:30
PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Premises known as 897 Spring Avenue, Uniondale, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11553. (SBL#: 50-427-6)
Approximate amount of lien $480,785.45 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 603912/2023. Russell C. Burcheri, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: April 14, 2026
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 160353
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County of Nassau Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Esperanza Arriaga-Turcios a/k/a Esperanza Rodriguez, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated entered on May 7, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 524 Decatur Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings
and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 50, BLOCK: 135, LOT: 263. Approximate amount of judgment is $756,555.17 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008912/2016. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Brian Davis, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-098156-F00 90217 160628
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE
ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-CH2 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CH2, Plaintiff, Against MAUREEN E HILLARY AKA MAUREEN HILLARY; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; COMMISSIONERS OF STATE INSURANCE FUND; KMT GROUP LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICAINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/28/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 7/13/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 612 Newton Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553 and described as follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 36 Block 134 Lot 507
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $388,511.23 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 11090-14 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee.
SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Dated: 5/26/2026 File Number: 32669 CA 160692
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
Avatar Nassau Retail Center LLC, Plaintiff vs. 175 Nassau Road Holding, Inc., et. al., Defendants (612130/2023)
Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 23, 2026, the undersigned referee will sell at auction on July 14, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, rain or shine, the premises at 175 Nassau Road, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 192), 163 Nassau Road, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 191) and the vacant land on Centennial Avenue, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 8). The approx. amt. of Plaintiff’s lien is $3,959,706.55 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold in one parcel and subject to judgment and terms of sale.
Charles Casolaro, Esq. Law Offices of Tae H. Whang, LLC, Attys for
Plaintiff, 185 Bridge Plaza N., Fort Lee, NJ 07024, (201) 461-0300 160279
LEGAL NOTICE
EM&CP FILING NOTICE
NOTICE OF FILING THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR THE NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY UNIONDALE HUB SUBSTATION.
Case No. 22-T-0351Petition of New York Power Authority Relating to its Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Y-49 345 kV Transmission FacilityFormerly Case 70365 for the Construction of the Uniondale Hub Substation
On or about June 15, 2026, the Power Authority of the State of New York (NYPA) intends to file with the Public Service Commission (Commission) a proposed Environmental Management & Construction Plan (EM&CP) for its Uniondale Hub Substation Upgrade Project (Project), which is an expansion of the existing 345 kilovolt (kV) Uniondale Hub substation consisting of a new 345 kV gasinsulated substation (“GIS”) adjacent to the existing Uniondale Hub. The Project is located in the Village of Garden City and the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The Project was approved by the Commission through its December 22, 2025, Order Approving Amendment to the Certificate in Case 22-T-0351 (Amendment Order), which amended the Public Service Law (PSL) Article VII Certificate issued on May 18, 1988 in Opinion 88-14 in Case 70365 (Certificate).
The EM&CP describes the construction procedures and environmental protection measures to be implemented during Project construction. Per the Guidelines, the EM&CP consists of a narrative which provides a description of the Project and the statement of objectives, techniques, procedures, and
requirements for the Project, Plan and Profile drawings and other Plans in the remaining Appendices (satisfying the Guidelines) and the Amendment Order.
The EM&CP has been developed to comply with the Certificate, New York State Department of Public Service’s (NYSDPS) “General Guidelines for Environmental Management and Construction Plan” (Guidelines) contained in Certificate, and with the Amendment Order. The EM&CP will be available for public inspection online on the Commission’s Document and Matter Management (“DMM”) page for Case 22T-0351 at the following location: http://documents.dps.n y.gov/public/MatterMa nagement/CaseMaster. aspx?MatterCaseNo=2 2T-0351&CaseSearch=S earch
The electronic version of the EM&CP can also be accessed by visiting the Commission’s website (www.dps.ny.gov), hovering over the “Commission Files” tab, clicking the “File Search” button, and entering “22-T-0351” in the “Search by Case Number” box.
The EM&CP will also be available for public inspection (in electronic copy) during normal business hours at the following local libraries and municipal buildings: Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, New York 11553, and Garden City Public Library, 60 7th Street, Garden City, New York 11530.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
On May 18, 1988, the Commission issued Opinion No. 88-14 in Case 70365, granting the NYPA a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (Certificate) pursuant to Public Service Law (PSL) Article VII. The Certificate authorized NYPA to construct, in part, the Long Island Power Authority East Garden City Substation, located in Nassau County (now known as the Uniondale Hub). On April 18, 2025, NYPA filed a Petition to
Amend the Certificate pursuant to Article VII of the PSL (Amendment Petition). NYPA submitted supplemental filings to the Amendment Petition on November 20, 2025. In the Amendment Petition, as supplemented, NYPA requested approval to amend its Certificate to permit the Uniondale Hub Substation Upgrade Project. Thereafter, on December 22, 2025, the Commission issued the Amendment Order approving the Project, subject to conditions.
The Project involves the construction of a new 345 kV GIS directly adjacent to its existing 345 kV substation in the Village of Garden City, at 550 Stewart Avenue. There will be underground connections between the new substation constructed as part of the Project and the existing substation, therefore the Project is located both in the Village of Garden City and the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. The new 345 kV GIS will be constructed in the northern half of the 5.3-acre vacant lot on the western side of the existing substation. The Project Site totals 4.51 acres, 2.76 acres in the Village of Garden City and 1.75 acres within the existing substation in the Town of Hempstead. The Project’s limits-ofdisturbance (LOD) total 3.49 acres, 2.76 within the Village of Garden City, and 0.73 acre in the Town of Hempstead. The parcels on which the Uniondale Hub Substation Upgrade Project and existing substation are located are presently owned by the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) in alliance with NYPA.
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) identified the Project as a Designated Public Policy Project (upgrade facility) as part of the Long Island Public Policy Transmission Need (PPTN). As such, NYPA has exercised its right of first refusal (ROFR) as an incumbent transmission owner to construct, own and operate this facility as part of the New York State
electrical grid to enhance resiliency and reliability within Long Island and the rest of New York State.
The New York Climate and Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) set goals to reduce emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and then to 85 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Transition from nonrenewable energy sources to renewable energy is integral in reaching these goals. This Project is necessary to deliver energy, including renewables, into the New York State electrical grid. In addition, this Project will enhance resiliency and reliability of the electrical grid within Long Island and the rest of New York State.
COMMENTS, COMPLAINTS, AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Any person may be heard by the Commission on any matter or objection regarding the proposed EM&CP by filing written comments with the Commission Secretary and NYPA (at the addresses immediately below) within thirty (30) days of (i) the date the EM&CP was filed with the Commission or (ii) the date of the newspaper publication of this notice, whichever is later. Please reference Case 22-T-0351 when making any comments, complaints or requesting further information regarding the Project.
Hon. Michelle L. Phillips Secretary to the Commission
New York State Public Service Commission New York Power Authority Agency Building 3 Albany, NY 12223-1350
Poletti Corporate Office 31-03 20th Avenue Astoria, NY 11105-2014
Construction Supervisor and Foreman Ricardo Rumipamba Ricardo.rumipambame ndez@nypa.gov
Cell: (914) 647-5874
Public Service Commission Website: www.dps.ny.gov
The NYPA agent or employee who will receive complaints
during the construction of the Project is Ricardo Rumipamba, whose contact information is immediately above. Any person desiring additional information about a specific geographical location or specific subject may request it from NYPA by contacting Ricardo Rumipamba. Any request for additional information should be specific as to the subject of the information desired. 160789
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CASE NO. 21527
RESOLUTION NO.
567-2026
Adopted: June 9, 2026 Councilmember Muscarella offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 560-2026, adopted May 27, 2026, a public hearing was duly held on the 9th day of June 2026, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and
WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:
ELMONT
B STREET - north side, starting at a point 176 feet east of the east curbline of Meacham Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-162/26)
SWEETMAN AVENUEsouth side, starting at a point 78 feet east of the east curbline of Travis Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-163/26)
238th STREET - west side, starting at a point 24 feet north opposite the northeast curbline of 116th Road, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-179/26)
INWOOD
WALCOTT AVENUEeast side, starting at a point 39 feet south opposite the southwest curbline of Merril Place, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-172/26)
POINT LOOKOUT
OCEAN BOULEVARDsouth side, starting at a point 929 feet east of the east curbline of Parkside Drive, east for a distance of 56 feet.
(TH-180/26)
ROOSEVELT
ST. FRANCIS STREETeast side, starting at a point 63 feet south the south curbline of Underhill Avenue, south for a distance 20 feet.
(TH-170/26)
WEST HEMPSTEAD
BERRY HILL COURTsouth side, starting at a point 254 feet east of east curbline of Mayfair Avenue, east for a distance of 22 feet.
(TH-166/26)
; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Miller and adopted upon roll call as follows:
AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 160796
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-A, Plaintiff, vs. CARLOS H. MARTINEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 11, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 124 Lawrence Street, Uniondale a/k/a Hempstead, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County
of Nassau and State of New York, Section 44, Block 66 and Lot 19. Approximate amount of judgment is $543,602.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615119/2023. Cash will not be accepted.
Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 160770
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NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF THE CABANA SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MARIA ISBEL ROMERO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 4, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 7 Moffat Place, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 113 and Lots 299, 300 and 301. Approximate amount of judgment is $715,272.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620007/2024.
Danielle L. Estis, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 200575-7 160526
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Six students from the Uniondale School District were recognized as Students of the Quarter for the third quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech.
The students were among 125 Nassau County students honored this spring for their academic performance, attendance, work ethic and preparedness. According to Nassau BOCES, Students of the Quarter demonstrate leadership in the classroom and workplace, take initiative on projects and serve as role models for their peers.
The Uniondale students recognized were:
Oscar Gomez Medrano: Automotive Technology
Julisa Hernandez: Veterinary Science
Jeremiah Love: Auto Skills
Basil Mineros: Barbering Technician
Nemely Rivera-Argueta: Medical Assisting
Brandon Valladares Gonzalez: Network Cabling Technician/HTI
Nemely Rivera-Argueta, of Uniondale, was named a third-quarter Student of the Quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech. Rivera-Argueta was recognized for her achievements in the Medical Assisting program.
Students were honored by Nassau BOCES Barry Tech and GC Tech career and technical education high schools as part of the third-quarter Student of the Quarter recognition program.
Uniondale resident Mariela Ramirez Galvez and four students from the Hempstead Union Free School District were among more than 140 Nassau BOCES Barry Tech students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society this spring.
The honor society recognizes students for academic achievement, community service and strong recommendations from their instructors. Membership is considered the nation’s highest honor for excellence in career and technical education.
Ramirez Galvez was inducted for her achievements in the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration I program.
The Hempstead students recognized were:
• Deisy Constanza, Nurse Assisting I
• Wilson Guevara-Paz, Auto Collision Technician II
• Khaleel Marshall, Computer Game Design & Programming Skills I
• Dianelys Rodas Coronado, Appearance, Nail & Wax Skills I
According to Nassau BOCES, inductees demonstrated leadership, responsibility, integrity and good character while pursuing career-focused studies. The National Technical Honor Society promotes excellence in career and technical education and helps prepare students for college and the workforce.
The induction ceremony was held May 27 in Garden City and included students
Mariela Ramirez Galvez, of Uniondale, a student in Barry Tech’s Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration I program, was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society this spring. The honor recognizes outstanding achievement in career and technical education.
representing 34 Long Island school districts. Members receive benefits including letters of recommendation for employment, college admissions and scholarship opportunities, as well as diplomas and training certificates bearing the society’s official seal.
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Assistant Project Manager (Plainview, NY) Oversee construction project activities & schedules to meet target milestones; coord w/ subcontractors, vendors, & internal teams to devel & maintain project schedules, & prep status reports reflecting progress toward scheduled target dates. Monitor project costs & expenditures to ensure adherence to budget & identify potential issues. Prep special reports, studies, & statistical analysis per supervisor’s request. Identify project req's & assist the Project Manager in defining objectives, deliverables, & resource needs, while ensuring full compliance w/ company policies & performing additional duties as assigned. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engng, Construction Management Engng Technology or foreign equivt req'd. Wage: $79,248.00/yr. Send resume to: E.W. Howell Co., LLC, Attn: D. Williams, 245 Newton Road, Suite 600, Plainview, NY 11803.
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Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to jbessen@liherald.com
MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $17 per hour to $20 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com
Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $35,360 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286
Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Earning potential ranges from $35,360 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses. Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250
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Welcome to this beautifully maintained expanded Cape in the Salisbury section of Westbury in the East Meadow school district. Offering 4-5 bedrooms and a versatile floor plan, this home is perfectly suited for today's lifestyle. The updated kitchen flows seamlessly into the comfortable living spaces, including a spacious living room and formal dining room. A striking double-sided wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and character, creating an inviting atmosphere throughout the main living areas. The first floor offers exceptional flexibility, featuring a bedroom, a den that can easily serve as a fifth bedroom, home
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Ideally located in the highly sought-after Salisbury section of Westbury, this home offers convenient access to Bowling Green Elementary School, W.T. Clarke High School, Eisenhower Park, shopping destinations, restaurants, and all major highways. A wonderful opportunity to own a spacious, well-appointed home in one of Westbury's most desirable neighborhoods. Don't miss the chance to make this exceptional property your own.
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Q. I’m putting in a pool, and have to raise the property on the side closest to my property line by about 18 inches. I see that my permit shows I can’t go over 6 feet for the fence. What I want to do is build a wall along the property line using the concrete interlocking blocks that are made for this, and I remember from a previous column you wrote that the wall also needs a permit. Am I going to have problems getting the fence and wall approved, because the company that makes the blocks shows that they go right onto compacted gravel and not the concrete foundation you wrote about? Also, the fence will be 6 feet tall on my side, but at least 7 feet 6 inches on my neighbor’s side. Is that going to be a problem? I want to do this right away, so I can enjoy the pool this summer. Should I just do it and see what an inspector says, if anything?
A. You have given this a lot of thought. I will answer each question as well as possible. The reason for my doubt is that communities have differing opinions, and even inspectors have differing views. The real problem is that until, and sometimes even after, you get a final sign-off, anything that wasn’t documented on the plans is fair game for nullifying the approval, requiring refiling for a new permit.
The block wall can only go on a compacted gravel bed if the ground is stable — not in a flood plain or previously reclaimed land, such as in a neighborhood that was once marshland — and if the gravel bed reaches a 90 percent compaction level, according to manufacturers. This compaction is achieved only by using heavy equipment and extreme force, so if you plan to shovel it in and tamp it down, think twice. Fortunately, the wall movement will be hardly noticeable unless sections sag from the weight of the block and the horizontal shifting of the earth, which mainly occur with the help of water buildup and extremes like the weeks of below-freezing weather a few months ago that most people have already forgotten.
The fence height is another mixed bag of opinions. I’ve had to appear for clients at zoning hearings because of just such circumstances, where there was a problem achieving the 6-foot height and the uneven land dilemma. In other, similar circumstances, another inspector in the same jurisdiction said not to bother and passed the approval without the need to go through the hearing process. I believe that good fences make good neighbors, as Robert Frost wrote. The height issue should only come into play when a neighbor is harmed or potentially harmed by the height, such as if the fence blocks sunlight.
I can never recommend building something without approvals, as a licensed professional, but I am seeing more often that people hate the word “permit.” Good luck!
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TERRORISM IN NONPROFIT facilities is growing. But available security grant money
Small businesses are the heartbeat of Nassau County. They are the dry-cleaner that remembers your name, the locksmith who answers when a family is locked out, the dog groomer trusted with a beloved pet, the fitness studio where neighbors become friends, and the home-service providers who keep our communities running.
So why is the county treating them like a revenue stream to be squeezed?
For too many entrepreneurs, opening or operating a small business here means dealing with local licensing fees that are far higher than what similar businesses pay in nearby counties. A legislative investigation revealed that Nassau County small businesses pay three to five times more for an annual license than comparable businesses in neighboring jurisdictions.
That’s not pro-business, or progrowth. It is a competitive disadvantage built into county law.
That’s why Democrats have introduced legislation to slash annual licens-
ing fees for many categories of small businesses. Those fees currently reach as high as $1,300 per business. That can mean the difference between buying new equipment, hiring another employee, paying a utility bill and simply making it through another month.
The goal of this proposal is simple: to bring Nassau County’s fees more in line with nearby counties and stop punishing local entrepreneurs for choosing to operate here.
TThe proposal comes at a time when Nassau’s small businesses need help the most. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nassau is home to more than 200,000 small businesses. They make up more than 99 percent of all businesses in the county, and employ the majority of Nassau’s workforce.
card fees, utility bills, supply costs, labor challenges, and the everyday uncertainty that comes with trying to keep a storefront open. Every dollar matters. Every fee matters. Every avoidable cost matters.
hese businesses need relief from the county’s sky-high licensing fees.
In other words, this isn’t a side issue. This is Nassau County’s economy. When small businesses are healthy, our downtowns are stronger. More residents are employed. More families are supported. More dollars stay local. But when government keeps piling costs on already strained businesses, it weakens the very foundation of our communities.
Small businesses already face rising rents, higher insurance costs, credit
Cutting these fees wouldn’t solve every challenge facing small businesses, but it would provide meaningful relief. It would send a message that Nassau County wants to be a partner, not an obstacle. It would tell entrepreneurs: We want you here, we value you, and we aren’t going to punish you for investing in our communities.
This is especially important for firsttime business owners, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and familyrun startups.
When the New York Post asked about the bill last year, County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he would be “happy to cut the fees.” If that was true then, it should be even more true now, after another year of inflation due in large part to President Trump’s crippling tariffs and his war in Iran, which are leading directly to rising costs that have made it harder for small businesses to survive.
Small businesses should not have to wait another year while a good proposal collects dust. They should not be used as bargaining chips in a political back-andforth. And they should not be told that relief is welcome in theory while nothing is actually done to deliver it.
If the county executive supports cutting these fees, he should support allowing the legislation to come to a vote. If his administration has concerns about the budget impact, let us have that discussion in public, with real numbers, real alternatives and real accountability.
But doing nothing is not leadership. Silence is not a small-business policy. Support can’t just be something we say at ribbon cuttings. It has to show up in the laws we pass, the fees we charge and the choices we make when nobody is holding oversized scissors for a photo op.
Small-business owners don’t need more slogans. They need relief. Nassau should be competing to attract entrepreneurs, not pricing them out. We should be making it easier to launch a dream here, not harder.
The legislation is there. The need is clear. Even the county executive has said he likes the idea. Now it’s time to stop talking, stop stalling and bring this bill to a vote. Small businesses have waited long enough.
Debra Mulé represents Nassau County’s 6th Legislative District.
Sometime around May, something shifts for Long Island parents. One morning you glance at your phone and realize that between now and the last day of school, you’re expected to attend a spring fling, coordinate field day gear, buy a prom corsage, RSVP to three birthday parties, survive finals week alongside a teenager who sleeps until 2 p.m. — or a toddler who wakes up at 2 a.m. — label 14 pairs of camp socks with permanent marker, and, somewhere in there, actually exhale. As a mom of two and as someone who works alongside Long Island families every day, I want to say plainly: This is a lot. Joy stacked on top of more joy, on top of logistics, on top of a full-time job and dinner and everything else — that’s not a celebration. That’s a stress response in a party hat.
Parental stress doesn’t stay tucked inside. It moves through families. The short-tempered answer at dinner, the
argument over a permission slip, the exhaustion that makes it hard to be present for the moments you’ve been looking forward to — these are the quiet consequences of end-ofyear overwhelm. And yet we’ve normalized it to the point where parents feel guilty for being overwhelmed.
Parental stress doesn’t stay tucked inside. It moves through families.
That’s why the EAC Network’s Long Island Parenting Institute exists. LIPI has been offering free and low-cost workshops and classes to parents across Nassau and Suffolk counties for years — practical, judgment-free spaces to build skills, find community, and be reminded that the village is still out there. You just sometimes need an invitation. Last year, LIPI served nearly 750 parents across the region.
Its programming director, Kathryn Cannino, helps oversee programs on positive parenting, child development and strengthening family relationships. Asked about parents feeling stress this time of year, Cannino’s response was, “End-of-year stress is real, but parents don’t have to push through it alone, or perfectly. The families we work with often find that turning point is treating
themselves with the same compassion they offer their loved ones — recognizing burnout is a signal to slow down and ask for support. Reaching out for support is a strength, and it also helps build the kind of connected village and supportive community that so many parents are longing for.”
So if you’re not the one managing the balancing act right now, look around. Someone near you probably is. Here are three simple ways to support parents in your community this season.
1. Be specific when you offer to help. “Let me know if you need anything” is easy to say, and almost impossible to act on. Instead, try, “I’m picking up dinner Friday — I’ll grab extra for you,” or “I can take the kids to Field Day.” Specific offers get accepted. Vague ones get politely declined by people who are too tired to ask.
2. Check in on the parent who seems like they’ve got it together. They don’t. At least not entirely. The parent who shows up at every event with snacks and a smile is often running on fumes by 9 p.m. Texting, “How are you actual-
ly doing?” can mean more than you know.
3. Say the quiet part out loud. We love our kids, and will do anything for them — but that doesn’t mean we have to do everything all the time, or that we have to do it silently and alone. When one parent names the overwhelm, others feel less alone in it. You don’t need to fix anything. Just being willing to say, “This time of year is genuinely hard” is a gift.
The LIPI team and community may be one of the best-kept secrets on Long Island, but the programs they offer are open to all. If you’re looking for your village, consider joining us for the sixweek Common Sense Parenting workshop series in July. Learn more and register at eac-network.org/li-parentinginstitute.
The end of the school year is supposed to feel celebratory — and it can, once we stop pretending the sprint to get there is effortless. So hang in there. Check on your people. Go to the concert. Cry a little at graduation. And when you’re ready to come up for air, we’ll be here.
Neela
Mukherjee Lockel is president and chief executive officer of EAC Network and a Long Island mother of two.
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very election cycle brings a familiar refrain: “This is the most important election of our lifetime.” The phrase is often overused, but the underlying message remains true. Democracy only works when citizens participate, and that participation begins long before Election Day in November.
For New Yorkers, that opportunity starts with next Tuesday’s primary election, which determines which candidates represent each political party on the ballot in November’s general election. Too often, primary elections are overlooked. Turnout is routinely far lower than in general elections, even though primaries frequently determine who will ultimately hold office.
In many districts, particularly those dominated by one political party, the primary is effectively the most competitive election voters will see. Yet thousands of eligible voters stay home, leaving crucial decisions in the hands of a small fraction of the electorate.
Voting is more than a civic duty; it is one of the few opportunities citizens have to directly influence the direction of their communities, states and nation. The issues debated during campaigns — taxes, public safety, education, transportation, housing affordability, health care, environmental policy and economic development — impact residents every day. Whether voters are satisfied with current leadership or eager for change, the ballot box remains the most powerful tool available to make their voices heard.
The 2026 election cycle will determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, institutions that shape federal policy on everything from spending and taxation to national security and judicial appointments. Midterm elections have historically served as a
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referendum on the direction of the country, and they often produce significant shifts in political power.
Yet those outcomes are frequently decided by a relatively small number of voters. Nationally, turnout in midterm elections, like 2026, is typically lower than during presidential years. That means individual votes carry even greater weight.
New York voters face an unusual circumstance. Due to a court ruling involving the state’s congressional district maps, several elected officials who only recently won office must once again make their cases to voters. As a result, some communities will see campaigns and races return to the ballot much sooner than expected.
Rather than viewing this as election fatigue, we hope that voters see it as an opportunity. Democracy is strengthened when elected officials remain accountable to the people they represent. Frequent elections require candidates to engage with constituents, explain their records and articulate their plans for the future. Those elections also give voters a chance to evaluate whether promises made during previous campaigns have
To the Editor:
Re Jerry Kremer’s column, “Much of what Ben Franklin said is being ignored,” in the June 4-10 issue: To use Franklin to compare the personal qualities of top officials then and now is very appropriate, for it points a way forward.
When Franklin connected the maintenance of the republic to the character of its members, he knew whereof he spoke. He was well studied in history, the qualities of his compatriots were well known to him, and he was fully experienced in the effort that went into the maintenance of “virtue.” His statements that “only a virtuous people are capable of freedom” and about the tendency of corruption to bring on “masters” were deadly serious advice about the kind of citizens necessary to “keep” the republic.
been fulfilled.
Congressional races often receive the most attention, but local and state elections — for Assembly members, village mayors, town council members, and more — can have an equally profound impact on daily life. Decisions made by state lawmakers influence school funding, transportation projects, environmental protections, public health initiatives and countless other issues that directly affect neighborhoods. The officials chosen this year will help shape policies and budgets that residents will live with for years to come.
Unfortunately, many Americans have become increasingly cynical about politics. Some believe their vote doesn’t matter. Others feel frustrated by partisan divisions or disappointed by the pace of change. Those feelings are understandable, but disengagement isn’t the answer. History repeatedly demonstrates that elections can be decided by razor-thin margins. A handful of votes can determine a local race. Every voter who participates increases the legitimacy of the democratic process and helps ensure that election results reflect the will of the broader community.
Next week’s primary should therefore be viewed as more than a procedural step on the path to November. It is the opening chapter of an election season that will help determine who represents us and what priorities those leaders pursue.
Voters should take the time now to learn about the candidates, understand the issues and confirm their registration status. They should familiarize themselves with polling locations, early voting opportunities and absentee ballot options if needed.
The road to November begins next Tuesday. The most important thing voters can do is show up and vote.
i’ve told this story before, but friends say it always bears retelling. Four years ago this month, a group of us experienced in just a few hours some truly high moments followed by some comedic screwups that still make us shake our heads.
nassau County republican Party Chairman Joe Cairo, my law school roommate Tom Curtin and I are notre Dame graduates, and fanatical followers of Fighting Irish football. When we heard that then new football coach Marcus Freeman would be speaking at a notre Dame event at the Union league Club in Manhattan, we decided to attend and then go to dinner afterward.
Melissa Zimmerman, a retired nassau County Police Department detective who was on my security detail when I was in Congress and was still doing security work for me, coordinated the logistics for the evening. We took my car, picked up Cairo at his north Valley Stream home and made it to the city in
Franklin made for himself a chart of seven columns, one for each day of the week, and 13 rows listing the 13 virtues he considered important enough to track. He focused on one per week, and marked his shortfalls. “Tho’ I never arrived at the perfection I had been so ambitious of attaining,” he wrote, “but fell far short of it, yet I was, by the endeavor, a better and happier man than I otherwise should have been if I had not attempted it.”
Most citizens — and very few politicians — would be hard-pressed to even name 13 virtues, confused today with ideology. We know that George Washington had his own written self-guide, and self-improvement was a popular theme at the time, in line with efforts at improving society by improving the people. Citizens today should make their own list of virtues, make an honest attempt to abide by them, and insist on representatives who share the effort. Franklin’s words should be remembered, as should his efforts to attain virtue and thus be a good citizen of our republic.
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plenty of time. Zimmerman parked the car in a garage a few blocks from the Union league, and once there we met up with Curtin, who, as usual, knew someone who knew someone and got us into a pre-event gathering with just a small group of alumni and Freeman, who was friendly and generous with his time. Couldn’t have been a better moment for notre Dame guys.
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Following the larger reception downstairs, we went to Sam’s Place, a terrific Italian restaurant on east 39th Street, where we were joined by my son, Sean, another notre Dame graduate. The conversation was filled with reminiscing, and expressions of hope that Freeman would restore notre Dame football’s golden luster. afterward, as we were outside on the street posing for a group photo, Zimmerman couldn’t help congratulating herself on her logistical success. Sean said he would walk to his nearby apartment and said good night. There was a drizzle of rain, but the garage was a block away; nothing to worry about. Curtin, who lives in Jersey, was staying at the new york athletic Club, so we offered to drop him off.
Despite a sign that said it would be open for a few more hours, the garage were locked tight. We rang the bell. no answer. It started raining harder. We were the only people on the street.
nd what followed forced us to find our way home in the rain in a very sketchy Uber.
The always prepared Curtin produced an umbrella and decided to walk to the nyaC. Zimmerman, seeing her brilliant planning coming undone, was on her phone trying to find an Uber to drive us to north Valley Stream. Minutes went by; no taxicab, no Uber. Cairo, one of the nation’s most powerful political leaders, was standing in the rain, looking down 39th Street. after several long minutes, a broken-down, filthy-looking, barely operable car pulled up. The driver held a cardboard sign with “Uber” scrawled in magic marker. Speaking with a thick foreign accent, he asked where we were going. north Valley Stream, Zimmerman told him.
“no problem,” he said. We warily got in the car — Zimmerman, the seasoned detective, in the front, and Cairo and I in the back. The driver seemed to have a hard time finding his way out of Manhattan as Zimmerman tried to guide him, and rain splashed against the
windshield. eventually we made it to Cairo’s home, where he obligingly paid the driver and, adding insult to injury, at Zimmerman’s suggestion, gave the man a generous tip. He shook his head as he got out.
next, Zimmerman tracked down a friend to drive us to my home in Seaford, and then, because her car keys were in my car in the Manhattan parking garage, to drive her to her Bellmore home.
Because my wife, rosemary, knew I’d be coming home late, she had decided to sleep in the back bedroom. When she got up in the morning and didn’t saw my car, she didn’t know whether to call the cops or the emergency room. Moments later, as I recounted the events of the previous evening, she shook her head with the look of a woman thinking, why did I ever marry this guy? Good question.
later that morning, Zimmerman took an lIrr train to Manhattan to retrieve my car and her keys and complain to the parking garage manager about his misleading closing-time sign. The saga of the notre Dame football coach and the locked garage was over, but none of us has ever forgotten it.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
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