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A renovated home for V.S.’s Reyes family Alba suffers from severe back pain. The renovations are intended to accommodate all Demolition work is under- three family members. The process of demolition way on Donald Reyes’s family home in Valley Stream as Res- will take about two weeks, cuing Families, a Franklin according to Gina. “You don’t just go in there Square-based nonprofit, continues preparations for disability- with a sledgehammer and start friendly renovations to accom- bashing everything,” she said. “ Yo u h a v e t o modate the family’s reverse-engineer it needs. and pull it down in Renovations will a similar way it was include an open put up.” floor plan to allow Between the Reyes, who was parcareful procedures alyzed because of a the team must folsurfing accident in low and the hot the 1990s, to maneuweather limiting ver his wheelchair them from working uninterrupted, as VINcENT extended periods, we l l a s i m p rove cENTAURO the Centauros are accessibility enter- Co-founder, prioritizing safety. ing the home and Rescuing Families According to i n s i d e t h e b at hLou DiGregorio, a room and kitchen. A handful of volunteers led volunteer who has assisted by the nonprofit’s co-founders, with four of the nonprofit’s preGina and Vincent Centauro, vious projects, tearing down began tearing away plaster the walls has to be done in laywalls on Aug. 12, continuing ers. Because the house was the project initiated in May built at a time when walls were after the team cleared out fur- constructed using cement, the niture, cabinetry and fixtures team will have to remove the layer of plaster, break down the from the home. Douglas’s parents, Lorenzo cement and tear down the and Alba Reyes, are his prima- remaining wood without disry caregivers. However, Loren- rupting any existing electrical zo has Parkinson’s disease and Continued on pAGe 10

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Camp Barrett kids showed off their Green Acres flying discs, handed out by the mall’s team during the summer program.

Green Acres Mall set to host annual Back-to-School Bash By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

Green Acres Mall has put community at the forefront this summer, hosting and sponsoring several local events while gearing up for its annual Back-to-School Bash this weekend. Through donations, interactive activities and backpack giveaways, the Valley Stream mall has continued a tradition of supporting families and creating community connections. Earlier this month, Green Acres partnered with several community organizations to help close out summer on a celebratory note. On Aug. 2, the shopping center supported the Mill Brook Civic Association’s annual Block Party, contributing a $2,000 sponsorship and joining residents for give-

aways and interactive games. On Aug. 4, the mall brought a carnivalthemed celebration to Camp Barrett, the Village of Valley Stream’s summer recreation program, hosting Green Acres Day. Campers enjoyed carnival games, music and school supply giveaways, with local leaders including Mayor Ed Fare and Trustee Sharon Daly in attendance. “Events like Green Acres Day at Camp Barrett are what make Valley Stream such a special place,” Fare wrote in a statement. “When local businesses step up to give back, our whole community benefits. We’re grateful to Green Acres for ensuring our children are prepared for school — and for putting big smiles on their faces too.” According to Green Acres’ community relations manager, Jill Bromberg, Camp Continued on pAGe 8

ouglas will have a lot more living space.

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Valley Stream UFSD 13 has appointed Gary Gentles as its new Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, effective immediately. “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Gentles to Valley Stream UFSD 13,” Judith LaRocca, Superintendent of Schools, said. “His proven record of financial stewardship and operational excellence makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We look forward to the positive impact his expertise will bring to our district and community.” Gentles brings more than five years of leadership experience in school finance, budgeting, facilities, and operational management. He previously served as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations at the Roosevelt UFSD, where he oversaw the development and administration of a $146 million-plus annual operating budget aligned with the district’s instructional goals and long-term strategic plan. During his tenure at Roosevelt UFSD, Gentles helped the district achieve its highest-ever Moody’s credit rating through strengthened financial gover nance, improved fund balance and long-term fiscal sustainability. He also managed federal, state and local grants, ensuring proper allocation, timely reporting and compliance with fiscal and programmatic requirements and delivered consistent internal and external audit results. “I am honored to join a district so deeply

committed to academic excellence and fiscal responsibility,” Gentles said. “I look forward to collaborating with the Board of Education, administration, staff, and community to support the success of every student.” In addition to financial oversight, Gentles has managed key operational areas including facilities, transportation, food service, safety and security and instructional technology. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Touro University Worldwide, a Master of Education in Education Policy and Leadership from Long Island University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and Finance from Manhattan College. The Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations is responsible for overseeing the district’s financial and operational functions. This includes managing budgeting and accounting, supervising facilities and maintenance, coordinating transportation and food services, ensuring safety and security protocols and integrating technology to support instructional goals. The role also involves monitoring federal, state, and local grants, maintaining compliance with regulations and aligning fiscal and operational planning with the district’s long-term strategic objectives. He is an active member of the New York State Association of School Business Officials and serves on the board of the Nassau Association of School Business Officials. For more information regarding the district and the upcoming school year, visit ValleyStream13.com.

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District 13 wraps up 2025 summer recreation program Prog ram truly exemplifies t h e h e a r t o f t h e Va l l e y Stream UFSD 13 community,” Amanda King, Summer School Principal, said. “ It allows students to engage in experiences that foster student connection with gradelevel peers across the district. It has been such a pleasure to be a part of such a meaningful program and an absolute joy watching our

students grow.” A team consisting of a Summer School Principal, Secretary, Building Director, Assistant Directors, Counselors, Junior Counselors and volunteers managed the prog ram throughout the summer. Participants took part in local field trips to San-Dee L a n e s b ow l i n g a l l e y a n d Bee’s Arts and Crafts Studio

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Students share laughter and smiles during a day full of summer fun and connection.

A camper takes a turn at an inflatable baseball batting game.

i n M a l ve r n e, a s w e l l a s e n j o ye d i n - h o u s e e ve n t s including Movie Fridays and Bouncer Buddies. Weekly themed activities featured Summer Spirit Week, Tournament Week and Sprinkler Wednesdays, with Marino Ices providing treats every Thursday. The pro g ram concluded with a Summer Showcase, DJ Pa r t y, a n d C a r n iva l t h at

brought together the Valley Stream community for a day of art, music, dancing, face painting and cotton candy. Valley Stream UFSD 13 expressed g ratitude to all staff, families and community members who helped make the summer successful and plans to continue the program in future years. — Angelina Zingariello

Kids run, climb and laugh, enjoying the sunny day and the freedom of the playground.

Kids put their creativity on display, decorating T-shirts and making memories that will last beyond summer.

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Valley Stream UFSD 13 recently concluded its 2025 Summer Recreation Program at Wheeler Avenue School, hosting 346 students entering kindergarten through seventh grade. The program provided a variety of indoor and outdoor activities designed to engage and connect students across the district. “Our Summer Recreation

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The Valley Stream Fire Department remembered the life and decades of service of William “Skippy” Grace Jr., a 60-year member and former Chief, who died on Aug. 5 at the age of 78. Grace joined the department in 1966, being sworn in to Engine Company Number 2. He served as a Lieutenant from 1972 to 1973 and as a Captain from 1973 to 1974. In 1990, he was elected second assistant chief, and in 1992, he became Chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department. Later, he transferred to Rescue Company #1, where he served as a company warden to the fire council and contributed for many years to the department’s safety committee. He also held a longtime position as a Trustee of the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department Benevolent Association. The Grace family has been deeply involved in the department for decades, regularly attending fires and events, and always lending a helping hand. Grace’s son, William Grace, serves as Captain of Rescue Company #1. Both of his sons-in-law were also active members of the Valley Stream Fire Department: Joe, husband to Karen, was an Ex-Chief of Rescue Company #1, and Richard, husband to Kathleen, was an Ex-Captain of Truck Company #2. His numerous grandchildren all participated in the Valley Stream Junior Fire Department program. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at Lieber Funeral Home, 266 N Central Ave, Valley Stream, with firematic services at 7 p.m., followed by a funeral Mass on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary C h u rch , 5 5 E . Ja m a i c a Ave nu e,

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William “Skippy” Grace Jr., former Chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department, is remembered for his decades of service and dedication to the community.

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tion in support of its back-to-school iniBarrett provided the perfect setting for tiatives. family fun before the school year begins. On Sunday, Gabriel Boxer and Kosher Younger campers enjoyed car nival Response will host the event for pre-regactivities like basketball hoops and ring istered families, highlighted by a piratetoss games under red-and-white-striped themed magic show. tents, while counselors helped keep the Over the course of the weekend, day running smoothly. Some 400 chil- Green Acres expects to give out more dren received backpacks filled with sup- than 1,400 backpacks, in partnership plies, along with prizes and toys. The with local elected officials and commuday was filled with energy nity organizations. In addiand laughter, Bromberg tion to Valley Stream, recipsaid, noting that many chilients of backpacks this dren shared memories of summer in the lead-up to visiting the mall with their the Bash have included famfamilies over the years. ilies in Elmont, Inwood, Green Acres continued Rosedale, Queens Village its outreach on Aug. 5, joinand Rockville Centre. ing National Night Out in “It’s a weekend filled Franklin Square’s Rath with live entertainment, Park. The annual event interactive fun and the joy highlights neighborhood of seeing kids head into the safety and community. Famschool year with confiilies who attended received JIll BromBerg dence,” Bromberg said. “It’s Green Acres-branded beach Community relations our way of making sure stuballs. dents feel prepared, supmanager, Those events provided a Green Acres Mall ported and celebrated.” strong lead-in to the mall’s The mall is offering a signature August celebraspecial incentive during tion, the Back-to-School Bash. The event event hours. Guests who spend $200 at will take place Saturday and Sunday, select retailers between noon and 2 p.m. from noon to 2 p.m., in the mall’s center can choose between a branded Stanley court. water bottle or a lunch cooler. Half of “Macerich, our corporation, has been the gifts will include surprise gift cards doing give-back to communities for tucked inside. Bromberg described the many years, and here at Green Acres initiative as a way to thank shoppers they’ve been doing these back-to-school while extending the celebratory atmoefforts, giving out backpacks maybe sphere into the shopping experience. eight years or so,” Bromberg said. “And According to Bromberg, the mall has the last couple of years, we’ve expanded been hosting backpack giveaways for it to two days to be inclusive and make it close to a decade, expanding them in fun. recent years to meet growing demand Families can look forward to a vari- and to add more inclusive programety of activities, including face painting, ming. Partnering with groups such as balloon art, appearances by costumed Kosher Response has helped Green characters and backpack giveaways. Acres reach a wider audience while On Saturday, the event will also fea- ensuring that families feel prepared for ture a DJ dance party, with games and the start of the school year. glitter tattoos. Area Girl Scouts will More details, including registration help hand out backpacks, and Green information for the Sunday distribuAcres will present a $3,500 donation to tion, can be found at shopgreenacres. the John Theissen Children’s Founda- com/event. Continued froM PAGe 1

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Back-to-School — with a focus on returning to the claSSroom

Make this the best school year ever True success — throughout life — starts with a plan. Implement that strategy with your student early on and results are sure to follow. Establish some rules from the beginning to follow through the entire year, this will help reduce anxiety and replace it with a sense of calm. Focus on creating good habits rather than only grades, if you do that the grades will happen. Help your child get organized.Instead of nagging, show him how being organized will pay dividends in life. Let him experience the ease of being able to find things, the joy of being on time, and the sense of control that organization will bring. Plan ahead so mornings go smoothly. There is an old saying, “well begun is half done,” and it certainly is true about getting off to school. Start your planning the night before by making sure your child gets enough rest. A slightly earlier bedtime may make a big difference to your child’s ability to function in the morning. Have him lay out his clothes before he goes to bed, and put everything else he needs for school in his backpack. It’s a good idea to have him put the backpack right on top of his shoes, so he can’t leave the house without it. Help your child keep up with his work; avoid procrastination. Share a tip from time-management experts: break tasks into

manageable parts, and do one at a time until the job is finished. That involves getting a handle on homework. Provide a place for your child to do his homework, and make sure he has the necessary supplies for being organized. Keep things like pencils, paper, ruler and colored markers all together in a pencil box or shoe box to save time looking around when doing homework. Set a time to do homework. Some families like to do homework right after school, while others prefer doing it after dinner. Whatever you decide, find one that works

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favorite book. (Send it to the publisher — most authors are good about replying to letters from children.) Do all you can to foster your child’s love of reading. Video games are fun, but they don’t develop vocabulary and language skills the way reading does. Take a critical look at your child’s extra-curricular activities. Look especially hard at team sports, which require long hours of practice. Is your child overscheduled, trying to do far more than a child should do at this age? If so, you may have to consider cutting back to leave more time and energy for learning. Remember the power of praise. Let it work its magic to motivate your child. Displaying a child’s best work is a form of praise. Add a special touch to an especially good paper by having it laminated. You can do it yourself with clear contact paper. Celebrate your child’s successes, no matter how small.<boild> Learning is not always easy for children, and sometimes their progress may be measured in very small steps. When your child does master a new skill, rejoice together. Save time for fun. Play restores the body and stimulates brain connections, which makes learning easier in school. After all, there’s more to life than long division.

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or plumbing work. “Old homes like this one have small rooms,” DiGregorio said. “By taking down walls and reconstructing, we can make more space to accommodate a wheelchair.” After the walls are torn down, he said, they will be reconstructed with sheetrock. Vincent said nearly the entire home will undergo some kind of renovation, including the existing wooden ramp, which was constructed decades ago in the backyard and currently provides Douglas’s only access to the home. “This is the worst thing you would ever want to see,” Vincent said. “It’s rickety, it moves, and it’s very dangerous.” The team will construct a new 40-foot ramp using structural wood and composite decking — sturdier materials — that will decline one inch per foot, totaling 40 inches, from the back of the home to ground level. Because there is not enough space to accommodate the 40-foot ramp in a straight line, the ramp will feature a switchback design, sloping in one direction before pivoting and continuing the decline in the other direction. Next, Vincent said, a wall sectioning off the kitchen at the back of the home will be knocked down to make room for a sliding door, which the ramp will provide access to. The new kitchen will feature pulldown cabinetry, allowing shelves to be lowered toward the user and then returned to their original position, as well as low counters so Douglas can access them from his wheelchair. All the windows and floors will be replaced, Vincent said, and new appliances, including a washer and dryer, will be installed. The existing bathroom, containing a bathtub, will be combined with the half bathroom, which contains a toilet and sink, to create a larg er space to improve mobility. Most importantly, Vincent said, the bathtub will be removed entirely and replaced with a roll-in shower, which is level with the floor and can be accessed with a wheelchair. Lastly, Douglas’s current bedroom will be expanded to include a portion of the front of the home that was once a porch, as well as the hallway leading to the bathroom and his parents’ bedroom, which will be widened from 30 inches to 40. “Douglas will have a lot more living space,” Vincent said. Gina said after demolition is complete, the nonprofit will consult with the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors of Long Island and the International Brotherhood of Electric a l Wo rke r s L o c a l 2 5 , b a s e d i n Hauppauge, which will both provide volunteers to conduct plumbing and electrical services. Because this renovation is so extensive, Gina said, she and Vincent must file permits and bring in licensed pro-

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a new 40-foot wheelchair ramp with a switchback design will replace the current unsafe wooden ramp in the Reyes family home’s backyard, providing douglas Reyes with sturdier, much easier entry.

Piles of plaster, cement and wood have been cleared from the Reyes home as volunteers work to remove old walls and prepare for accessibility-focused renovations. the kitchen will be rebuilt with pull-down cabinetry and low counters, so Reyes can easily access storage and appliances from his wheelchair.

Reyes’s bedroom will be expanded into the home’s former front porch, giving him more living and maneuvering space. fessionals to complete specialized work. However, once the plumbing and electrical work is complete, the Centauros, both licensed contractors, can finally begin rebuilding.

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Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, who represents District three, joined the community at the Valley Stream Village Bandshell on Saturday, Aug. 9, for the 20th a n n u a l S i m o n ’ s Va l l e y Stream Jazz Festival. “For the last 20 years, the Simon family has staged a world-class Jazz Festival that brings our community together for a vibrant, multic u l t u r a l c e l e b r at i o n t h at spotlights our rich diversity and highlights an array of o u t s t a n d i n g p e r fo r m e r s, ” Legislator Solages wrote in a statement. “The continued success of this event enriches all our lives, and I applaud Dr. Simon and his entire family for their commitment to this great cultural tradition.” T he festival, org aniz ed through a partnership b e t we e n A s s e m bly wo m a n Michaelle Solages, the Village, and the Jazz Festival organizers, drew hundreds of attendees for a family-friendly, multicultural celebration. The event featured a lineup of top music performers, food trucks, vendors, and other attractions. During the festivities, Legislator Solages

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Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages joins community members at the Valley Stream and Assemblywoman Solages presented official citations to performers in recognition of their contributions to the tremendous success of the Simon family’s creation over the last two decades. Founded in 2003 by Dr.

Herold Simon, the festival began in his backyard with p e r f o r m a n c e s by a r t i s t s including Chardavoine, Buyu Ambroise and Pauline Jean. Over the years, the festival grew, incorporating additional performers and expanding

Legislator Solages takes in the sights and sounds of the 20th annual Simon’s Valley Stream Jazz Festival.

its audience. By 2013, Dr. Simon envisioned moving the event to a park in Valley Stream to accommodate its growth, a plan that came to fruition with the support of Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages.

The festival has since become a hallmark cultural event for the community, celebrating jazz, multiculturalism and family engagement. — Angelina Zingariello

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Personal stories of L.I.’s housing crisis By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Second in a series about housing on Long Island. The struggle to afford a place to live has become more than a financial burden; it is a daily fight for stability. Rising rents, mounting utility bills and unexpected repair costs are forcing residents to confront harsh realities, from disrupted childhoods to impossible choices for older adults. With limited inventory, rising costs, and affordability slipping further out of reach, the crisis is reshaping daily life, straining mental health, and widening the gap between those able to remain secure and those who can’t. Karen Wihlt, 58, sat in a Bethpage hotel room earlier this month with her service dog, Lennon, unsure of where she would go once her prepaid stay ended. After a series of personal losses and financial setbacks, she is now facing the prospect of homelessness. Wihlt grew up in New Jersey and moved to Long Island in 2008 to support her wife at the time during a custody battle. She sold her home and restaurant business to relocate, hoping to create stability for her partner’s children. The couple lived in Plainview until their 22-year relationship ended three years ago. “I left everything. I only took my clothes and my dog,” Wihlt said, explaining that she walked away from the house they rented for $3,000 a month. She later rented an apartment in Bethpage, but struggled to cover the rent on her $1,300 monthly disability income. Her focus, she said, has always been Lennon. “My main concern is somebody being good to my dog,” she said. Wihlt eventually moved into a Levittown home owned by her best friend, who cared for her as she underwent several knee surgeries. But her friend died suddenly in March. Wihlt remained in the home until his relatives reclaimed the property. While she was away visiting a friend, police changed the locks. “When I came back, I was told I didn’t have a home anymore,” she said. With no car and little money, Wihlt relied on friends to pay for her temporary stay at an Extended Stay America hotel. But she said those funds are nearly exhausted. “I don’t know where I’m going to be,” she said. “I just want a safe little spot.” Wihlt’s difficulties are compounded by her search for housing where a dog is allowed. Although Lennon is a registered service animal, she said, landlords find reasons to deny her applications once they learn about him. “Everything is fine until I say I have a dog,” she said. An experienced chef, Wihlt said she has helped open nearly 20 restaurants

across Long Island. But she has not worked in years due to her health issues. Now, she says, Lennon keeps her going. “If I didn’t have him, I don’t know if I’d still be here,” she said. Wihlt has applied for assistance from Nassau County’s Department of Social Services, but was told her $1,300 monthly income is too high for her to qualify. “They told me to spend my money and come back when I have nothing,” she said.

The human cost of housing The struggle to find affordable housing is not just about financial hardship. It often carries deep emotional consequences, including depression, anxiety and trauma, according to Peggy Boyd, a licensed master social worker and vice president of advocacy and community services at the Family Service League. “As a human service agency with several shelters for both individuals and families, we most often see our homeless population suffer from depression and a huge sense of hopelessness,” Boyd said. “Additionally, their lives are riddled with trauma, stress and anxiety.” The long-term relationship between homelessness and mental health, she explained, is complex. Instability can worsen existing conditions or spark new ones, and lasting solutions require a multifaceted approach. “Addressing the mental health needs of homeless individuals requires providing accessible and affordable mental health services, supportive housing and social support,” Boyd said. While housing insecurity impacts people across all demographics, she emphasized that children and adolescents face unique risks. “Children are one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population in the United States,” Boyd said. “They’re often hidden, living in cars, staying on and off with relatives or at motels, and bouncing between temporary shelters. Their reality is marked by uncertainty, fear and loss of routine — all critical elements for healthy development.” The Family Service League supports a “Housing First” model, Boyd noted, which prioritizes getting individuals and families into permanent housing quickly and without preconditions such as completing treatment programs. “The quicker we move children and their families into permanent housing, the greater the outcome for all,” she said. Integrating mental health professionals with housing advocates, offering therapy, medication management and skill-building, is critical to long-term stability, she added. “Family Service League supports the concept of regionalizing the poverty threshold on Long Island, recognizing that the current national standard does

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Denise Minicozzi, right, and Keith Way both work at Jeanine’s American Bistro in Glen Cove. Minicozzi says she works two jobs to pay her monthly expenses. not accurately reflect the high cost of living in the area,” Boyd added. The organization backs the proposed Poverty Line Act, federal legislation that would adjust the poverty level to reflect real costs of living and allow for regional differences. “Homelessness is costly in terms of taxpayer dollars and human life,” Boyd said. “The best results always come in providing support to prevent homelessness in the first place.”

FDNY lieutenant, fiancée struggle to afford a home Brandon Webber has spent 12 years saving lives as a lieutenant with FDNY Emergency Medical Services. But despite working long shifts and holding down other side jobs, the 35-year-old says that he and his fiancée, Alexa Rubinstein, also 35, are still unable to achieve what they thought would be a natural next step in their lives: owning a home on Long Island. Webber works 12-hour shifts that often start before dawn. His schedule frequently stretches into overtime, and he supplements his income with two additional paramedic jobs. “We are the lowest-paid service in the city,” he said. “Unfortunately, I don’t believe our work reflects the money that we’re supposed to be making. That’s why I need to have three jobs. Sometimes it can be a little bit rough.” Rubinstein, a preschool director, commutes from their two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale into Queens, a twohour trip each way. The couple moved in in June, after months of searching for a place that accepted pets. The apartment, with utilities included and modest amenities like a washer and dryer, costs more than $2,500 a month. Just a decade ago, Webber recalled, he was paying $600 for his share of a much

larger apartment. “The price for rentals … compared to 10 years ago have skyrocketed,” he said. Earlier this year, the couple considered buying a house in North Bellmore that could have accommodated Webber’s mother in a mother-daughter setup. The house had features they wanted — a backyard, a pool and solar panels — but the numbers didn’t work. “Our mortgage was going to be about the same as our rent, north of $2,500, but that didn’t include the basic necessities,” Webber said. Buying the house would have meant draining their savings or taking out a $50,000 pension loan, something he was reluctant to do. “I did not want to live literally paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “That’s not a way to live.” “If something catastrophic broke that needed immediate repair, where’s that going to come from?” Rubinstein said. “We’d have almost no savings, because we put it all down on the house.” Webber acknowledged that he struggles with feelings of failure, despite his professional success. “There’s a mentality that I’m a failure,” he said. “You would think we would be able to afford it in the place that we grew up and loved.” Rubinstein said she tries to keep perspective, noting that many of their friends who bought homes did so before the pandemic, when prices were less prohibitive. Now, as rents rise and homeownership remains out of reach, Webber said the strain continues to weigh on them. “We’re both college graduates, we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing,” he said. “It feels impossible.”

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People turn to hotel living, high-cost rentals money, but we don’t have security. We don’t know what’s going to happen next year or even next month.” For now, she continues to work the long hours and cover the bills, holding on to her ties to Long Island while acknowledging that the future may take her elsewhere. “I never thought I’d be in this position at my age,” Minicozzi said. “It shouldn’t be this hard just to have a roof over your head.”

Long Island is ‘losing its future’ without affordable housing Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who represents the 13th District, says the high cost of housing on Long Island is pushing middle-class families out and threatening the region’s future. Lavine, whose district includes Glen Cove, Hicksville, Westbury and several affluent North Shore suburbs, said the “universal concern” among his constituents is that buying a home has become an option only for the wealthy. “Getting a home is at least a $600,000 to $700,000 experience,” he said, adding that steep prices have forced many residents to abandon the dream of homeownership. Lavine has made affordable housing funding a top priority in Albany. He pointed to millions of dollars in state aid allocated in recent years, including a $100 million pro-housing-communities program designed to help municipalities

like Westbury, Port Jefferson and Hicksville build more affordable homes. “This has been one of Gov. (Kathy) Hochul’s cornerstone projects,” Lavine said. “Over the course of the last several years, there have been actually billions of dollars in state funding provided for housing.” But state money alone will not solve the crisis, he cautioned. Federal investment in housing has been lacking for decades, with the last meaningful boost dating back to the Clinton administration. But such efforts, Lavine said, along with transit-oriented development in places like Mineola and Hicksville, are essential for growth. Building near Long Island Rail Road stations, he argued, makes communities more attractive to young families and workers. Still, Lavine said, local governments continue to resist new projects, leaving supply stagnant and prices climbing. “Without more housing, the housing that exists just becomes more and more and more expensive,” he said. “It’s just basic supply-and-demand economics.” The consequences, he warned, extend far beyond families struggling to pay rent or buy a home. “If we cannot maintain and protect middle-class people to move to Long Island, we will lose our community,” Lavine said. “We are seeing a shrinking of our middle class. And that means our community is going to lose one of its most important components.”

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A complex path to homeownership For nearly two decades, Ingrid Schwartz has worked at the intersection of real estate and title insurance on Long Island. A title account representative for Clear To Close and a licensed real estate agent since 2015, she helps homebuyers navigate what is often the biggest purchase of their lives. For first-time buyers, her top advice is preparation: maintain strong credit, secure a mortgage preapproval, and understand the costs. Home inspections typically run $700 to $900, and the closing process takes five to eight weeks. On a $500,000 home, closing costs can reach $15,000 to $25,000, largely borne by the buyer. “Buying a house is never a smooth process,” Schwartz said. “There are always obstacles, but they can be overcome with the right preparation and guidance.” –Roksana Amid

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on Long Island. At 60, she splits her time as a waitress at Jeanine’s American Bistro, in Glen Cove, and as a part-time worker at an assisted-living facility in Bayville, all while struggling to keep pace with the soaring cost of rent. She and her longtime boyfriend, Larry O’Connell, a retiree, rent a modest Cape Cod-style home in Bayville for $4,200 a month. The house, she said, comes without a garage, with cramped living space and a long list of repairs the landlord has left unaddressed. Minicozzi said she is also responsible for utilities and covering any damages inside the home. Food, gas and other basic needs are on a tight budget. She said she feels like she and O’Connell are being priced out of the community they call home. Their rent is set to rise to $4,500, and the landlord has already signaled she may push it to $5,000 if they decide to leave. “I love New York. It’s always going to be my home,” Minicozzi said. “But I really did not realize how expensive it was until I got back here.” The couple is now talking about moving to North Carolina or Pennsylvania, where Minicozzi said they could stretch their dollars further and maybe even consider buying instead of renting. “It’s not that we want to leave,” she said. “But here it feels like we’re working just to survive. We’re paying all this

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Legislator Solages urges attendance at homeowner event Legislator Carrié Solages is focusing on creating accessible programs that help residents navigate complex government processes. Solages is reaching out to local property owners with an important offer. Partnering with the Nassau County Department of Assessment, Solages is hosting a series of Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program events across the county. The Valley Stream event will be held at the Valley Stream VFW located at 65 E Merrick Rd on Aug. 26 from noon to 2 p.m. “We all know how Nassau County’s high cost of living and broken assessment system increases the difficulty of making ends meet – and it is important to ensure that each and every one of us is paying only our fair share of taxes,” Solages said. “Whether you are filing for the first time or renewing your exemptions, HELP events are an excellent way to file for every exemption that you qualify for – and I encourage you to take advantage of this convenient resource.” The HELP program offers personalized assistance for homeowners seeking exemptions, including veteran, senior citizen, Cold War veteran, volunteer firefighter, ambulance worker and limitedincome disability exemptions. Those already enrolled in the STAR program before 2015 can also file Enhanced STAR applications during these sessions.

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Alex Valdes from Garden City arrives at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo on Friday celebrating 40 years of the launch of Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Super Mario Bros.

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The Aug. 26 event will be held at the Valley Stream VFW located at 65 E Merrick Rd on Aug. 26 from noon to 2 p.m.

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Guests pre-registered compete in “Marvel V. Capcom 2” on Friday, a 2000 crossover fighting game. However, various games were played throughout the days. There were even imported games that never made it to the western hemisphere, and exclusive to Japan. There were various panels that guests joined featuring YouTube star Vinny Vinesauce, original voice actor of Meowth from Pokémon Matthew Sussman, Bob and Will Wulff from WULFF DEN and more. The retro arcade expo celebrated the timeless joy of gaming, proving that classic games continue to connect players across generations.

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18-month-old Connor Grogan joins Valley Stream car show The Village of Valley Stream’s weekly summer Car Show on Rockaway Avenue featured a unique participant on Aug. 8, when 18-month-old Connor Grogan of Valley Stream arrived with his own car. Connor is the son of Brian and Elizabeth Grogan. The event also featured competition for the coveted Mayor’s Trophy, a highlight of the summer series. Cedric “Leggs” Ballah of Laurelton claimed the award with his 1970 Oldsmobile Cut-

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wo of Disney’s most iconic universes arrive at UBS Arena for a dynamic musical celebration involving stars of the hit movie franchises. The stage is set, on Aug. 23, for a rousing pop-style concert. The Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour showcases the chart-topping tunes from the popular Disney Channel films “Descendants,” “Descendants 2,” “Descendants 3,” and more recently, “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” melded with the four Zombies films. After all, where would we be without Zombies! Inspired by the worlds of Auradon and Seabrook High, with elaborate staging — including high-energy choreography, exciting visuals and costumes — stars of the films come together for a magical evening. It’s Disney, so expect nothing less! Just be prepared for endless fun. The cast features 18-year-old Malachi Barton, certainly no stranger to big moments. Known for his role as vampire Victor, in “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” he joins the energetic performers who bring these films to life. He’s excited to join the cast that includes Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley, and Mekonnen Knife. “Fans can expect a great mash-up of music. Even though they’re from different franchises they fit so well with each other. Both of the franchises have this pop-rock feel,” Barton says. The set list includes Disney’s chart-topping hits: “Rotten to the Core,” “Ways To Be Wicked,” “Someday,” “Do It Like the Zombies Do,” “Red,” “Love Ain’t It,” and many more. “The music rides this roller coaster of emotions. There are slow songs, fast songs, and then group mash-ups. It’s something that Disney hasn’t done in a bit.” Barton continues. As “the ultimate family event of the summer,” according to the Mouse House, the show encourages audiences to dance, sing and engage with their favorite actors. Of course, the songs are the true star. “‘Place to be’ and ‘Don’t Mess With Us’ from Zombies get really big. ‘Rotten to the Core’ and ‘Bam,’ that’s a big one. Everybody’s just going crazy the entire show. It makes our job easier when the crowd’s going crazy,” Barton adds enthusiastically. Fans have opportunities to interact with the cast during the concert. And what could be better than

ﬁlming an Instagram video with the stars? In several stops on the tour, Barton has pulled out his phone to shoot Instagram reels with the audience. He enjoys recreating his signature “transition” style videos, making it easy for fans to know exactly what to do. It’s a • Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. special detail that truly connects with today’s generation of Disney • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fans, according to Barton. Tpke., Elmont “What I’m really looking forward to is continuing to • Tickets available at meet all of the fans. As somebody in the spotlight, ubsarena.com or you have these followers and you have no idea descendantszombieslive.com who they are that have been following you for a really long time. We were in Oklahoma City, and there was like 11,000 people there. I didn’t know people in Oklahoma knew who I was. It’s been so wild,” Barton says. The young Disney star is fully coming into his own now. The tour has brought him front and center into arenas — something new to him. And yet he feels right at home. As he put it (prior to his Madison Square Garden appearance on Aug. 21): “It is such a shock to my system how not nervous I have been. It’s really weird. I’ve always loved performing. It’s not so much the nerves; it’s more like pure adrenaline from people screaming your name in an arena. The nerves haven’t taken over yet, but hey, we have Madison Square Garden coming up so we’ll see.” Barton relates that he spent most of his childhood in front of a camera, living a life very different from his friends. While performing in front of thousands may not seem like “work” to the rest of us, Barton admits that, like everyone else, he struggles with maintaining a work-life balance. He shares some advice for young performers heading into showbiz: “Don’t let go of being a kid. It’s really important to just focus in on having a normal childhood and hang out with your friends, having healthy outlets outside of just working and performing ... That’s been a really big thing for me.” Barton is eager to share this concert experience with new “friends” on Long Island. And, of course, plenty of Disney magic awaits!

Malachi Barton in a duet with Freya Skye.

Feel the SoCal vibe when Yachtley Crew visits the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The seven-piece southern California band is proud to fly the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun and good-time music. They burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label at the time. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late-’70s to the early ‘80s — and it has become an undisputed nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along. Enjoy such favorites such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s exhilarating live sets include Toto’s “Africa” and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”

Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. For information, visit nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Now Frankie makes his way back here on his farewell tour at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. It promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship.The original Jersey boy himself, Valli is a true American legend. Now 91, Valli is the only original member still performing with the group. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. Valli’s long-lasting career led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys.”The 12th longest-running show on Broadway has been seen by over 30 million people.

Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at livenation.com.

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

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

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

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View Nassau County Museum of Art’s galleries in a small group session. Take time to observe, question and reflect without hurry, distraction, or judgment. Explore one or two

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Enjoy a musical journey spanning the decades as The Mystic plays a wide range of beloved classic hits. • Where: Valley Stream Village Green (Bandshell) • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: Vsvny.org

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Experience Beatlemania all over when 1964 The Tribute arrives on the Paramount stage, bringing the early 1960s Fab Four back to life. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best Beatles tribute on earth,” the group channels the pre-Sgt. Pepper era with uncanny authenticity — from period instruments and vintage suits to spot-on vocals and playful onstage banter. This meticulous re-creation captures the energy and joy of The Beatles’ early live performances, offering a rare chance to feel what it was like when Beatlemania swept the globe. Focusing on the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band captures the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s; who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality • Where: The Paramount, 370 film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances New York Ave., Huntington with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and • Time: 8 p.m. always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone • Contact: ticketmaster.com could possibly get to feel the magic. $82, $66.25, $54.75, $44.25, $31. 25 or paramountny.com

works of art in the galleries, with intention as you focus on color, texture, form and personal connections during the series of three sessions. Join for as many sessions as you like. Each will be a different opportunity to enjoy art together. Program is capped at 12 people. $20 per session, $10 members. Registration required. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 10-11 a.m., also Aug. 22 • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Summer sounds

Enjoy ‘70s and ‘80s soft rock with Yachtley Crew at Eisenhower Park. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Long Island AUG Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Enjoy a the second edition of the festival devoted to honoring Celtic heritage on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House. With entertainment,

competitions, vendors, refreshments and more. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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Young paleontologists-intraining are sure to enjoy Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join an eccentric paleontologist (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug. 27 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Bubble Magic AUG Check out Long

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

Family movie AUG night

Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park’s final movie screening of the season. See 2024’s ‘Wicked,” based on the Broadway musical. Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside

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

Rock on at the AUG park

Get in the groove with Led Zeppelin tribute band Misty Mountain and The Who tribute band Who’s Next at Eisenhower Park. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Summertime AUG grooves

Eisenhower Park welcomes Puerto Rican merengue singer Elvis Crespo.

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

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Securitized Asset Back Receivables LLC 2005-FR5 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-FR5, Plaintiff AGAINST Anthony J. Graziano, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 1, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 41 Higbie Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 37., Block: 574, Lot: 5. Approximate amount of judgment $531,155.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #005364/2013. For sale informati on, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-059283-F00 86262 154882

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. FNA DZ, LLC, Pltf. vs. FRANK LONGOR, et al, Defts. Index #608597/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered May 23, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 37, Block 672 Lot (s) 15 CA 271 U 1011. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety

concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. CHRISTINE MENDOLA GRILLO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #102439 155093

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF DUTCHGATE CONDOMINIUM I A/K/A DUTCH GATE CONDOMINIUM I AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DUTCHGATE HOMES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, A/K/A DUTCH GATE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Pltf. vs THE ESTATE OF MARIE C. LONGOR A/K/A MARIE LONGOR, et al, Defts. Index #603640/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered July 10, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the Northside steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 1011 Willow Lane, Valley Stream, NY a/k/a Section 37, Block 672, Lot 15U, CA0271, Unit 1011. The Unit designated as Condominium Unit No, 1011 (the “Unit”) in the Declaration establishing a Plan of Condominium Ownership for Dutchgate Condominium II (the “Condominium”), made by the party of the First Part under the Condominium Act of the State of NY, (Article 9-B of the New York Real Property Law of the State of New York), which Declaration is dated the 27th day of February, 2014 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 20th day of March, 2014 in Liber 13056 cp 397, as amended by that certain First Amendment to the Declaration, dated the 5th day of May 2014 and recorded on the 1st day of July, 2014 in Liber 13091 Page 1 (the “Condo Declaration”), and which Unit is also designated as Tax Unit 1011 on the floor plans of the Condominium filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of

Nassau on the 20th day of March, 2014, as Map No. CA271. Approximate amount of judgment is $ 12,244.92 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. SEAN C. ACOSTA, Referee. JAY L. YACKOW, Attys. for Pltf., 355 Post Avenue, Ste. 201, Westbury, NY. #102457 155095

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL WOLKOW, ESQ., AS TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF MOHAMMAD ALFATIAN A/K/A MOHAMMAD ALFATIAN A/K/A MOHAMMED ALFATIAN A/K/A MOHAMMED IMAD ALFATIAN, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 25, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 11 STATE STREET, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate lying and being at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 37, Block: 621, Lot: 11. Approximate amount of judgment is $776,961.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 014491/2013. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 155075

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement relating to IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Yolene Masse a/k/a Yolene F. Masse; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 10, 2023, amended July 11, 2025 , 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 September 16, 2025, at 2:00PM, premises known as 194 North Cottage Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 146 Lots 3 and 4. Approximate amount of judgment $911,758.46 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 616430/2018. Karen C. Grant, 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: July 24, 2025 155051

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CANNIZZARO, DENNIS CANNIZZARO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 13, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 63 Garden Street, Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 39 Block: 408 Lot: 4. Approximate amount of judgment $390,428.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611311/2018. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Brian Davis, Esq., Referee Tromberg, Morris & Partners, PLLC 39 Broadway, Suite 1250 New York, NY 10006 25-001130 86422 155063 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of September, 2025, at

10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: BALDWIN CHURCH STREET (TH 339/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Dahlia Avenue shall come to a full stop. BELLMORE MALIBU ROAD (TH 300/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Shore Road shall come to a full stop. MERRICK ALICE AVENUE (TH 340/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Nancy Boulevard shall come to a full stop. SHERMAN AVENUE (TH 304/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Jenkins Street shall come to a full stop. SHERMAN AVENUE (TH 304/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Jenkins Street shall come to a full stop. OCEANSIDE COLUMBUS AVENUE (TH 328/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Nassau Parkway shall come to a full stop. COLUMBUS AVENUE (TH 328/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Nassau Parkway shall come to a full stop. (NR)VALLEY STREAM HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD (TH 276/25) STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Jenkins Street shall come to a full stop. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 5, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff against LLOYD MARSHALL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 18, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 122 Union Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Sec 37 Block 682 Lot 47. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $806,881.35 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 603573/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST LEONORE SILVERMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 12, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM, premises known as 934 Park Lane, Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SBL#: 014-39-556 00230. Approximate amount of judgment $1,344,180.23 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #011866/2008. Martin Dehler, Esq., Referee Tromberg, Miller, Morris & Partners, PLLC 39 Broadway, Suite 1250 New York , NY 10006 25-001117 86887 155224

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Q. We have a doorbell camera, and understand that it’s a deterrent to would-be burglars, but as we’re renovating our home, can we “design” in other ways to keep people from robbing it? We keep seeing reports on the neighbor app of our door camera about people checking out houses in the area, and we’re very concerned. Any ideas would be appreciated. A. Continuing from two weeks ago, you need to think like a criminal. Burglars devote a lot of effort to devising the fastest and best strategies to get in and out quickly with the items that are easiest to carry and have the most bang for the buck. Recently, some burglars have been stealing expensive colognes and collectible stuffed anionte eeper mals, but the high-value items are still jewelry and technology. You may love displaying jewelry, but put it away when you are away. There are many hiding places, but just remember where you put it, and keep in mind that burglars will knock every book off a shelf looking for the hollowed-out one. They know that trick because they read the same gadget magazines. They also know that the one unusual can of beans has the pop-off lid for your rings and things. Alarms, camera doorbells and cameras in general are great deterrents, but don’t forget to reinforce entry doors, door locks and windows. Another form of security monitors is the bird feeders that come with cameras. They’re fun for viewing birds that come to feed, and you get some beautiful candid close-ups, but when the cameras are aimed the right way, they also act as another method of monitoring the backyard, where burglars can may a little extra time, when needed, to get through the rear sliding glass door. The summer, when many people vacation, is the high season for burglaries, and August is when the highest number of break-ins takes place. Don’t leave a laptop on a table, in full view. Close curtains to eliminate the views of expensive items lying around. Leaving curtains open allows full views of a gaming system or high-tech entertainment unit. One client has rose bushes strategically planted under windows, and makes sure to leave lots of prickly branches instead of trimming them. Most people already know not to post on social media in real time, showing how much fun they’re having away from home. You may have heard of the many celebrities who have experienced break-ins, even with high security, because burglars knew their every move. You also need to be aware when opening your front door to strangers. Step out to speak to people rather than inviting them in, speak through the doorbell device or send them away. One burglar interview I read revealed that he sent his girlfriend to the front door. If nobody answered after she rang the bell several times, they knew it was safe to break in, so it’s better to answer, even from your phone, no matter where you are. Make it more difficult for thieves to succeed. Good luck!

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hen Adolf Hitler was rearming the Nazi war machine in the early 1930s and beginning his invasions of neighboring nations under the guise of safeguarding Germans living in regions of those countries, Europe’s leaders chose to ignore reality and look the other way. Nothing was more shameful than the Munich Conference in September 1938, when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain capitulated to Hitler’s seizing of the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia, which Chamberlain labeled a “quarrel in a farpETER away country.” Chamberlain KinG proudly returned to cheering crowds in Britain proclaiming he had secured “peace in our time.” Barely more than a year later, Britain was at war with Germany, enduring the bombing assaults of the Battle of London and fighting for its very survival. Chamberlain was forced to resign as prime minister, and was replaced by Winston Churchill, whose warnings about Hitler’s arming of that Nazi war machine and the lethal threat it posed to Europe had been largely

ignored and often ridiculed throughout the 1930s. While Hitler was advancing through Europe, too many Americans chose to follow the Chamberlain route of appeasement. Led by Charles Lindbergh and the America First isolationist movement, they argued that there was no American interest in stopping Hitler or assisting Britain. This was Europe’s war. Similarly, Hitler’s sworn policy to persecute Jews was an internal issue. It took Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Hitler’s declaration of war against the United States for us to fully mobilize and join Churchill to lead the successful war effort to destroy Hitler and defeat Nazi Germany’s existential threat to Western civilization. In the post-World War II period, there was the threat of Soviet imperialism and expansion. Isolationism was discredited, discarded and consigned to history’s trash bin. The United States assumed the position of free world leadership, and alliances such as NATO were formed to preserve order and stability. Despite bumps and controversies along the way, the system worked. Europe was rebuilt, and the Soviet Union collapsed.

The defeat of Hitler and the world’s realization of the horrors of genocide also brought about the recognition of the State of Israel, which, despite wars and terrorist attacks, established itself as a thriving democracy and a strong ally of the United States. All of this is now threatened. A resurgent Russia, led by its dictator, Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine — the first invasion of a sovereign European nation since the end of World War II — and Putin employed arguments to justify the invasion similar to what Hitler claimed justified his attacks on Czechoslovakia and Austria. And in Israel, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, causing the highest number of Jewish deaths since World War II. At this time, when Ukraine and Israel are fighting for survival, the civilized world would be expected to have learned the lessons of history and stand united against Russian aggression and Hamas’s threat to destroy the Jewish state. Instead, in the United States, the isolationist movement has emerged from the deep, dark shadows, and antisemitism is again rearing its ugly head. Dilettante influencers like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are today’s

ussia’s invasion and Hamas’s attacks aren’t just regional problems.

Charles Lindberghs. Going so far as to ascribe blame for World War II to Churchill, they enable Putin, disparage Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and accuse Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of war crimes and genocide. Underlying all this madness is the discredited shibboleth that none of these crises affect the United States — that we can survive in our own isolationist world. As for Europe, while it has stood strong with Ukraine against Russia, it is joining the anti-Israel chorus calling for rewarding Hamas with the creation of a Palestinian state, and accusing the Jewish state of inducing a famine and committing war crimes. The stark realities Americans must face are that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t just “Europe’s war,” any more than Hitler’s seizure of the Sudetenland was a mere “quarrel in a faraway country”; and that Hamas’s attempt to destroy Israel isn’t just a “Jewish issue.” Israel was not the aggressor, and is not committing war crimes or genocide. These are conflicts that affect the future of the world and demand strong, assertive American leadership. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

RFK Jr.: the wrong man for an oh-so-important job

very person on this planet worries about their health. We all want to grow old without any physical ailments or infirmities. To stay healthy, we rely mostly on our government, at all levels. We expect our leaders to promote programs that will keep us safe, and to find new ways to prevent us from being exposed to diseases that undermine our normal bodily functions. To maintain a healthy society, we primarily look to the federal government for the latest in research JERRY and the newest KREMER vaccines and cures for diseases. For the most part, that responsibility falls on the shoulders of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of Health and Human Services in Washington. Based on Kennedy’s actions over the past seven months, I suggest you don’t go to sleep thinking that we have an effective health leader in D.C. There are so many areas in which Kennedy has failed us to date that it’s hard to select the worst ones. Let’s start

with the admission that the man in charge of your longevity made last winter, stating that people shouldn’t be looking to him for medical advice, because he’s not a medical expert. That has been the worst-kept secret in the country, as most of us know that Kennedy has a long history of fighting the use of vaccines with questionable theories. It is that much scarier given the fact that he is charged with the responsibility of keeping 340 million people healthy. When Kennedy appeared before a congressional committee in February, he was asked whether he would retain the highly respected doctors who serve on the federal panel that makes vaccine recommendations. He pledged to keep the panel members, and it was that pledge that won one of the deciding votes to confirm him from Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who is also a doctor. In June, Kennedy, in violation of his promise, fired the entire panel and replaced its members with a number of recognized vaccine deniers. In February, there was a serious outbreak of measles in west Texas, in a number of counties where residents were known to be anti-vaccine. The out-

break eventually spread to six other states, and the numbers turned out to be the highest recorded in recent memory. Kennedy initially — incorrectly — said that the outbreak was “not unusual,” and that “we have measles outbreaks every year.” As the numbers rose, he changed his response in the worst possible way. Instead of using his position to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated, he issued a series of statements suggesting that vaccinations are a “personal choice.” As the number of cases kept climbing, he eventually caved, and suggested that parents should consider having their children vaccinated. Kennedy’s change of heart enraged the anti-vaxxers, but he couldn’t avoid the facts. Kennedy’s latest attack on your life span was his decision earlier this month that 22 projects, totaling $500 million, to develop vaccines using mRNA technology, would be halted. He criticized vaccines in a video on his social media accounts, explaining his decision by characterizing the projects, being led by the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moder-

he secretary has failed us in so many ways that it’s hard to know where to start.

na, to develop vaccines that offer protection against viruses like the flu, Covid-19 and H5N1 as “unnecessary.” Infectious disease experts say the mRNA technology is safe, and they credit its use during the first Trump administration for slowing the coronavirus pandemic. Future pandemics, they warned, will be harder to stop without the help of mRNA. Mike Osterholm, a University of Minnesota expert on infectious diseases and pandemic preparations, said, “I don’t think I have seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business.” The shelving of the mRNA projects is considered short-sighted because there are continuing concerns about the bird flu becoming a pandemic, and because mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives, according to Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. These are but a few of the actions taken by Kennedy that raise serious questions about whether he is the right man for one of the most important jobs in America. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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ast week, after 10 months of repairs, Nunley’s Carousel began spinning again at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City. The 113-year-old attraction reopened with extended hours, offering families a simple retreat during these final weeks of summer. The carousel holds a special place in the hearts of generations of Long Islanders. Many who rode the handcarved horses at the original Baldwin location now bring their own children and grandchildren to Museum Row. These multi-generational visits represent continuity in an ever-changing world. The carousel’s journey mirrors that of many Long Island families. Originally built in 1912 in Brooklyn, it moved to the suburb of Baldwin in 1940. It found a permanent home on Museum Row in 2009, after Nunley’s Amusement Park closed. The attraction has survived several relocations because it represents something enduring in uncertain times. There’s a lot to be said for the carefree pleasure of a carousel ride. In times when daily life feels increasingly complex and stressful, the gentle rhythm of painted horses moving in a circle offers a brief respite. The music plays, children laugh, and for a few minutes, the outside world recedes. The carousel operates at a different

pace than the rest of our lives. While we rush from commitment to commitment, the horses move at their steady, measured pace. The carousel offers a few minutes of gentle motion, music and togetherness. The transition back to school schedules and fall responsibilities looms large for many families. These remaining summer weeks present an opportunity to appreciate the small moments — time spent together, shared laughter and uncomplicated joy — like those Nunley’s Carousel has provided for over 100 years. The carousel operates Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. until the end of August, giving families a chance to create one more summer memory before the school year grind begins. At $4 per ride, it’s an accessible way to gather multiple generations and remember what we’re grateful for. For families dealing with modern life’s stresses, the carousel offers something increasingly rare: a space designed purely for joy. There are no learning objectives, no competitive elements, no pressure to perform. Success is measured simply by smiles. The carousel’s return also invites a broader reflection: What serves as your family’s symbol of joy? Every family, club or organization needs something that brings them together, something

that creates shared memories. For some, it might be a weekly trip to a local ice cream stand or a monthly hike. Others might find their tradition in Friday night pizza or reading bedtime stories in the same rocking chair. The beauty lies not in the grandeur of the tradition but in its consistency and the joy it brings. A grandmother’s weekly phone call can be as powerful as an elaborate vacation. A father teaching his child to throw a baseball creates memories as lasting as any expensive entertainment. Family game nights, Sundaymorning pancakes or choosing a Christmas tree together — these small, repeated acts become the foundation of traditions that transcend generations. Nothing is too big or too small to serve as a source of shared happiness. What matters isn’t the scale but the intention — the deliberate choice to create moments of connection. Nunley’s carousel reminds us that traditions don’t have to be complicated or costly. Whether your joy comes from carousel rides, backyard barbecues or quiet reading moments, they are the actions that ground us in gratitude and connection. In these waning weeks of summer, be sure to take part in old traditions — or create new ones. The carousel of life can be stressful. Be sure to take a few moments to find your joy.

letters Yes, Nassau is morphing into a police state To the Editor: Re Tom O’Connor’s letter to the editor, “Nassau County isn’t a police state. ICE is just making it safer,” in last week’s issue: Mr. O’Connor is 100 percent off base! What Claudia Borecky wrote in her letter in the July 31-Aug. 6 issue, “Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state,” was accurate and right on! The Trump “regime” of authoritarian control is oozing into our own county of Nassau. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is seemingly the Long Island MAGA representative of Trump’s insidious, dangerous and woefully incompetent tactics. These lawless pursuits are counterintuitive to the salvation of our almost 250-year-old democratic republic. It’s shameful that Mr. O’Connor and others have swallowed the lies about what Trump and his acolytes (Blakeman included) are attempting to do nationwide, and here in our own community. Mr. O’Connor’s allegations against the

Democratic Party are incorrect and full of Trumpian-skewed rhetoric. Wake up, America, before it’s too late to save our country from authoritarian control,

both nationally and locally. JANET HOFFMAN North Bellmore

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cross Nassau County, our government has been hampered by a brazen disparity in the delivery of services to our communities. Fueled by raw politics, this partisan neglect has caused harm to the communities we serve on numerous fronts — harm that should have been avoided. As a former member of the Legislature’s Aircraft Noise Committee, I am keenly aware of how poorly managed airplane traffic from neighboring Kennedy Airport negatively impacts the environment and quality of life in Elmont. Unfortunately, the comCarriÉ mittee the RepubsoLaGes lican majority formed was nothing more than a show committee, and it dissolved without holding a single substantive meeting — a classic Nassau GOP publicity stunt on a critical issue that demands real solutions. Similarly, on the federal level, the best efforts of our local representatives to address this issue are caught up in a toxic stew of partisanship and misguided cuts by the Trump administration. Traffic safety is another realm in which the Town of Hempstead and Nas-

sau County have the tools and the jurisdiction to make a difference — but must routinely be pushed to act. This everpresent risk was made tragically evident on July 23, when a 30-year-old Elmont resident was killed in a crash on Heathcote Road near Belmont Park, and on Aug. 5, when a 77-year-old bicyclist traveling on Meacham Avenue was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in an SUV. Incidents like these are why fighting for safe roads will always be a top legislative priority. Working together, we have advocated for and secured new traffic signals and speed indication devices to calm traffic. We have also gotten major roadways repaved and secured millions in our capital plan to overhaul Elmont Road, Meacham Avenue and Dutch Broadway and make these heavily traveled roads safer for pedestrians and motorists alike. To build on these improvements, I urge the town and county to explore speed humps to combat speeding on some of District 3’s most treacherous roads. Yes, we’re making progress, but it’s frustratingly slow. That’s what happens when misguided leaders transform the most standard government functions

eaders turn standard government functions into political showdowns.

Letters Business group plans Sept. 10 program To the Editor: August has been a month of rest for our group, the Long Island Advancement of Small Business — we are officially on vacation. While there was no meeting this month, our momentum continues, and we are excited to welcome everyone back on Sept. 10 for an important and highly practical program. Our July meeting, held close to July Fourth, was lightly attended, but t h o s e wh o j o i n e d u s e n j oye d a thoughtful discussion on automation and how to use it in business. In June we continued our streak of successful gatherings, thanks to engaging presentations and plenty of questions from attendees. Looking ahead to September, we will feature two distinguished speakers who will address issues that impact nearly every small business. Jeffrey Cohen of Grassi & Co. CPA’s will present on President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Cohen will walk through provisions of the legislation that affect individuals and small businesses, including effective dates, and most importantly, what they mean for you and your business.

into political showdowns — and elected officials like County Executive Bruce Blakeman have been all too eager to throw their arms around this destructive Trumpian MAGA template. With Blakeman, who seems to think his primary role is to lavish praise on Trump, ignite culture wars and use the county as a launching pad for what he sees as bigger and better things, the impact has been especially acute. Nassau’s broken and inequitable assessment system — which consistently shifts a disproportionate tax burden onto majority-minority communities like the ones I serve — is worse than ever, despite Blakeman’s ridiculous claim that he somehow “fixed it.” He hasn’t cut taxes despite his many promises to do so, and county fees are unjustly high across the board. Then there’s how the Blakeman administration has demonstrated little interest in fair, equitable and responsive government over the past three and a half years. One of the clearest examples is his administration of Community Revitalization Program grants, which help fund our local first responders, villages, schools, parks and libraries. To date, Blakeman has signed off on 50 grant

We will also hear from Mark Stone, CPA, managing partner of sales tax defense. His session will provide valuable sales tax tips tailored to small business owners. With sales tax often being a high-risk factor, Stone’s expertise promises practical strategies to help attendees protect their businesses. What sets our group apart from other business organizations is that we go beyond exchanging handshakes and business cards. Each month we provide education designed to help small businesses grow stronger and more sustainable. Past topics have ranged from the law and financing to artificial intelligence, personal development, cybersecurity and automation. Now we turn to taxes — an area that affects us all. If you wonder whether you qualify as a “small business,” the answer is almost certainly yes. We welcome everyone who is eager to learn, connect and strengthen his or her business practices. We are also actively seeking sponsors and speakers for upcoming breakfasts and special events. Opportunities are available on our website, LIASB.com. I look forward to seeing you on Sept. 10. MARC P. PALKER President, LIASB

requests in Republican districts — and not a single one in regular order for districts served by Democratic legislators. This is outrageous, and unprecedented. The only way the Democratic delegation was able to move our grants was to force Blakeman to. This spring, my colleagues and I successfully leveraged our votes for the 2025 capital plan — which requires a 13-vote supermajority to pass — and Blakeman bundled 14 CRP grants for first responders, totaling $1.3 million, into the capital plan. While I am grateful that our efforts yielded $228,980 in county funding for the Valley Stream Fire Department to buy a quick-response truck and $238,993 for the village to buy a Caterpillar 930 Wheel Loader for storm and emergency response, it’s another case of how a seemingly straightforward task was obstructed by partisan politics and oneparty rule. It’s often said that “all politics is local,” and that will certainly be the case in the months ahead. Your vote is your voice this November, and every election year — and together, our collective power can change the course of our county and send a message that we will no longer accept dysfunction in the halls of government. Carrié Solages, of Valley Stream, represents Nassau County’s 3rd Legislative District.

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