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Four decades of honoring first responders became one of the nonprofit’s first beneficiaries. In the decades since, she has received For Wantagh resident Pame- both financial and emotional la Madison, the New York support from the group. The Police and Fire Widows’ and s e m i - a n nu a l ch e ck s o f t e n C h i l d r e n ’ s B e n e f i t F u n d arrive at moments of need, became a stabilizing force after like helping to pay heating her husband, NYPD Det. Ron- bills in the fall. Also, the orgaald Madison, died of a heart nization’s events — including attack in 1983. annual baseball games, lunThe fund, better known as cheons and holiday gatherings Answer the Call, is now mark- — have kept her connected to ing 40 years of supo t h e r s u r v iv i n g porting families of families. N Y P D , F D N Y, “It’s a reminder PA P D a n d E M S that they still care, members who have that they always died in the line of care,” Madison duty. Founded in said. 1985 by baseball Answer the Call legend Daniel not only of fers “Rusty” Staub, the PAMElA MADISoN financial assisnonprofit has tance, but it also Wantagh resident and helped more than creates a sense of 1,000 families and beneficiary of Answer community among d i s t r i bu t e d ove r the Call those who’ve suf$180 million in fered a similar loss, financial assistance. offering a space where families Madison’s husband died just can share stories and create months after he was promoted new memories. For Madison’s to detective, at age 37, leaving family, the annual baseball the 34-year-old widow to raise game has been a highlight for their four young children years. Last year, her youngest alone. The organization has grandson, Michael, was invitbeen a pillar of strength for ed to throw one of the first Madison since its earliest days. pitches. When Staub launched Erica Joyce, of Long Beach, Answer the Call, Madison Continued on page 12

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Knights serve up summer flavor in Wantagh Members of the St. Frances de Chantal Knights of Columbus helped host the Summer Saturday Food Truck Festival at St. Frances de Chantal School in Wantagh on Aug. 9. The weekly festival offered rotating food trucks, outdoor seating, music, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Story, more photos, Page 10.

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League of Women Voters spotlights its community work By CHARlES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

Once a month at the Levittown Public Library, members of the League of Women Voters of East Nassau meet to fill the community in on timely civic issues and provide information on voter registration, empowering residents to actively participate in the democratic process. The league is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to protecting and expanding voting rights while empowering voters through education and advocacy. At its Aug. 13 meeting, the East Nassau chapter — which represents Wantagh and Seaford as well as Bellmore, East

Meadow, Freeport, Levittown and Merrick — focused on the league’s background and its work in the community. According to members, the league does not take positions on or endorse political candidates. Instead, it provides information through candidate forums and advocates for voter registration and turnout. The organization also supports positions related to health, education and environmental issues “It’s a very democratic association,” member Dania Smith said, “and underneath it all is the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion.” Past meetings of the East Nassau chapter have included presentations on a variety of topContinued on page 11

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Long Island’s public school leaders gathered in Oakdale on Aug. 13 for SCOPE Education Services’ 40th Annual Dinner Meeting, held at the Bourne Mansion. The milestone event brought together superintendents and newly elected board of education trustees, including Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown school districts, for networking and discussion on priorities for the year ahead. SCOPE, which provides services such as before- and after-school childcare, prekindergarten, school enrichment, and professional development, counts 121 of Long Island’s 124 school districts as members. During his remarks, SCOPE Executive Director George Duffy welcomed 36 new board trustees and six new superintendents. He also honored the late Charles Rudiger, a longtime SCOPE board member and former Huntington superintendent, for his decades of service. Rudiger’s wife and daughter accepted a commemorative Challenge Coin in his memory. Duffy encouraged districts to make “kindness” a guiding theme for the 20252026 school year. “Kindness is a strength, not a soft skill,” he said. “It builds safety, belonging and trust – the very foundation of learning and human development.” Guest speakers stressed collaboration and keeping students at the center of decision-making. Robert Vecchio of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association urged members to “focus on your ‘why.’ Keep it focused on the kids, and commit yourselves to excellence and building consensus.” Charles Dedrick of the New York State Council of School Superintendents noted the strong partnership between his organization and SCOPE, while SCOPE Board President Lorna Lewis encouraged leaders to prepare today’s kindergarten class—the Class of 2038—for success. New York State Regent Felicia Thomas-Williams closed the evening by emphasizing equity. “Every student has a spark worth igniting,” she said. Photos courtesy SCOPE Education Services

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During SCOPE Education Services’ 40th Annual Dinner Meeting, Robert Vecchio, executive director of Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, encouraged members to focus on students, governance and consensus.

SCOPE Executive Director George Duffy encouraged educational leaders to use ‘kindness’ as the theme of the 2025-2026 school year during SCOPE Education Services’ 40th Annual Dinner Meeting.

The Honorable New York State Regent Felicia Thomas-Williams touted her mission for an equitable education for all students during SCOPE Education Service’s Annual Dinner Meeting.

SCOPE Executive Director George Duffy honored the late Charles Rudiger whose wife, Lucille Rudiger, center, and daughter, Kristine Rudiger, attended on his behalf.

SCOPE Board of Directors President Lorna Lewis received flowers from SCOPE Executive Director George Duffy in commemoration of her many years of service to the educational community.

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Seaford man charged under Leandra’s Law A Seaford man was arrested Friday night after police said he drove drunk with five children in his car and struck a parked vehicle in Massapequa Park. According to Nassau County police, Francisco Pimentel, 42, of Parkside Drive, was operating a 2010 GMC on Harbor Lane around 9 p.m. when he hit an unoccupied parked vehicle. Officers said Pimentel showed signs of intoxication and failed a field sobriety test before being taken into custody.

Police said five juveniles — ages 10, 11, 11, 12 and 13 — were passengers in the car. Three of them were taken to area hospitals for evaluation, while all were later released to family members. Pimentel is charged with five counts of aggravated DWI under Leandra’s Law, five counts of endangering the welfare of a child and two counts of DWI. He was scheduled for arraignment Saturday at First District Court in Hempstead. — Charles Shaw

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Arrest made in prostitution investigation A Queens woman was ar rested T h u r s d ay m o r n i n g f o l l ow i n g a n undercover investigation into illegal activity at a Seaford spa, Nassau County police said. Detectives said the Narcotics/Vice Squad conducted an investigation at Meng Hua Spa, 4008 Jerusalem Ave., where they determined illegal massages and prostitution were taking place.

Dan Song, 34, of Flushing, was taken into custody without incident. Song is charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution. She was issued an appearance ticket for Sept. 3 at First District Court in Hempstead, then turned over to federal immigration officials. — Charles Shaw

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Nassau Community College’s football team has a lot to prove this season. Just ask sophomore running back Eriq Harris, who broke out the gate quickly a year ago with a 163-yard rushing performance in one of the Lions’ three victories under then-rookie head coach Jhaleel Oswald. “We definitely weren’t happy with last season and we have unfinished business,” said Harris, who is projected to lead a backfield that includes sophomore Caleib Corbett. “A bunch of us returned and we’ve connected well with the new guys. The chemistry is good,” he added. Harris was a little banged up last season, Oswald said, and finished with 353 yards on the ground and one touchdown. Corbett missed a large chunk of 2024 after breaking his hand in the 28-27 season-opening win over Rochester Community. “Eriq is in tremendous shape and is going to be one of the focal points of the offense,” said Oswald, a former Lions’ captain and key member of their 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team who ran Nassau’s defense/special teams under predecessor Jamel Ramsay for the 2022 and ’23 campaigns. “He’s also taken on a leadership role. With Caleib, we know what those guys can do when healthy.” Topping the depth chart under center as the opener approaches is southpaw Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product who like Harris has shown a great deal of leadership throughout camp. Upping his touchdown-to-interception ratio will be vital to the second-year quarterback and the Lions’ success. “Jayden was thrown into the fire last year as a true freshman and those growing pains are behind him,” Oswlad said. “He looks confident and is doing all the right things to be the guy.” Also in the mix at the position are sophomore Mark Pearson, a transfer from Keystone, and freshman Elijah Outlaw. Sophomore Nick Paris (Oceanside High School) is a speedy wideout who’ll also make an impact on special teams, Oswald noted, and newcomer JJ Collins is pushing for the starting role on the opposite side. At tight end, Justin Betz could be counted on to provide the offense with a dimension it has lacked. A beefed up offensive line was one of Oswald’s intentions as last season concluded and the Lions will be counting on some young blood to make an immediate impression. “The line is super revamped and big, but we’re talking about kids 17, 18 and 19 years old. We’re looking to be more physical and I like what I see so far.” Sophomore Ahmari Gordon, a 6-foot-5, 370-pounder

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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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So many left behind:

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 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

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.”

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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Attendees form lines in front of food trucks to sample the selection of meals.

Flavors rolled in at summer food truck festival The Summer Saturday Food Truck Festival continued its six-week run on Aug. 9 at St. Frances de Chantal School in Wantagh, offering visitors a rotating selection of eats and treats. Held in the school parking lot at 1309 Wantagh Ave., the festival featured four different food trucks each week, with outdoor seating, music, and a family-friendly atmosphere. This summer’s lineup included vendors such as How U Dog In, Extreme Empanadas, Koolkat Ice Cream, and Coal House Grill.

Attendees deciding what to order from Coal House Grill, one of several food trucks at the summer festival.

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John Stone enjoys a tasty treat at the food truck festival.

Attendees enjoyed delicious food during the Summer Saturday Food Truck Festival, held at St. Francis de Chantal School in Wantagh.

Mark, of Rockin’ Roast, serves up food to a hungry crowd.

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at its aug. 13 meeting at the Levittown public Library, the League of Women Voters of east nassau highlighted the organization’s work and touched on topics covered at past meetings, including civic education and voter engagement. Memorial Park, spoke with attendees — particularly young adults — about voting and distributed voter registration forms. The league also helps with voter services at the county level, taking on tasks like monitoring school board elections. Members train volunteers to serve as moderators and timekeepers, ensuring that elections run smoothly, fairly and in accordance with the rules. At the East Nassau Chapter’s next meeting, scheduled for Sept. 10, Levittown School District Superintendent Todd Winch will be the guest speaker. He will discuss a state law passed last September that requires every school district to include a non-voting

student representative on its Board of Education. In October, the League plans to host candidate meetings for upcoming county and town elections, to be followed by a post-election discussion at its November meeting. Future meeting topics are expected to include book discussions, environmental issues and human trafficking on Long Island. “We’re educating people about what you’re voting on, where you’re voting and why you should be voting,” Stein said. “You can’t complain if you’re not doing your part. And your part is to be informed and to vote.” For more information, visit LWVEastNassau.org.

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who’s an associate committee member for Answer the Call, said the organization’s mission is deeply personal to her. “I joined Answer the Call because of my close ties to the community we serve,” Joyce said. “My husband is third-generation NYPD, and I have a handful of other relatives and friends in the NYPD and FDNY. I also have several friends who are beneficiaries and have seen first-hand how losing a key part of their families has profoundly affected them.” Joyce said she admires the courage of families who send their loved ones off to work each day without knowing if they’ll return home. For Madison, that sense of solidarity extended beyond the organization to her Wantagh neighbors. In the days after her husband’s death, community members stepped in to help in ways both large and small. She recalled finding a book of postage stamps on her doorstep about a week after her husband died — an anonymous but practical gift during a time when she was writing hundreds of thank-you notes. Neighbors brought meals, babysat her children and checked in on her regularly. Her church and the local schools where she taught also offered steady encouragement. “They just came out of the blue and were there constantly,” Madison said. Madison still works part-time as a teacher in the East Meadow School District and remains one of Answer the Call’s longest-standing beneficiaries. She credited the nonprofit’s staff and volunteers for their continued kindness. When she mentioned to someone at the organization about a recent medical issue she was dealing with, a bouquet of flowers soon arrived

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the new York police and fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit fund, better known as answer the Call, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. the milestone has been marked with events such as the annual game & family day, held may 28 at Citi field in Queens, and will continue with a gala this october. at her door. Over the decades, Answer the Call has continued to maintain deep relationships with the families it serves. This year, the organization marked its 40th anniversary with its signature events, including the summer block party at the Waterfront at Brookfield Place in Manhattan and the Annual Game & Family Day at Citi Field. The celebrations will continue with

an Oct. 23 gala at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan, the organization’s major annual fundraiser. “God bless Rusty Staub and the people who carried on his work after he passed,” Madison said. “They’re just so generous with their time, kindness and the money they raise. It takes a village, and they’re that village for us.” For more information, visit AnswerTheCall.org.

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A report by the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority raised concerns raised concerns about Nassau County’s fiscal health, warning of possible significant challenges through 2028.

Report raises concern over Nassau County’s fiscal outlook By ROkSana aMiD ramid@liherald.com

The Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, a corporate governmental agency established by New York state with powers to monitor and oversee Nassau County’s finances, review financial plans, and, if necessary, impose a control period, has released a report on the county’s updated multi-year financial plan, warning of significant fiscal challenges through Fiscal Year 2028. The analysis shows that the operating results for Fiscal Year 2025 alone could result in a potential deficit under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of $204.7 million. After the county’s planned use of $108.2 million of its reserves to pay operating costs, that figure would drop to $96.5 million. “Our analysis of the county’s updated multi-year financial plan yielded some troubling discoveries, which are largely due to the County’s tendency to use funding from reserves to pay operating costs,” said Richard Kessel, NIFA’s chairman. “Reserve funding is meant to be used in times of financial stress or emergency, which is not currently the case in Nassau County, and this administration is living outside its means. The county’s financial future looks concerning to us at NIFA, and while there is still time to turn that around, it will take a great deal of change in fiscal management.”

According to NIFA, deficits are projected to reach $273.9 million in Fiscal Year 2028, or $231.9 million after the planned use of $42 million of reserves to pay operating costs. This projected risk is more than six times the one percent deficit threshold that would require a control period. Contributing factors include uncertainty over future federal aid following a one-time transfer of $247.4 million from the American Rescue Plan Act in Fiscal Year 2024, higher-than-assumed overtime costs, lower-than-assumed sales tax and fine revenues, and higher-than-assumed spending on early intervention, preschool special education, and other social services programs, even when offset by state and federal aid reimbursement. The expiration of certain labor contracts in July 2026 also adds to the uncertainty. NIFA cited concerns about significant liabilities, including approximately $909.4 million in long-term obligations for tax certiorari refunds, non-certiorari litigation, and workers’ compensation claims, along with $77.2 million in contingent liability tied to the Nassau Health Care Corporation’s finances. County Executive Bruce Blakeman, in an emailed statement to the Herald, rejected the findings. “NIFA is a bloated Democrat patronage mill that has predicted deficits for the last three years,” Blakeman said, “when in fact the county ran large surpluses.”

educator, inspiring others Sheila Anne Zuhusky, a giftwith her creativity. ed artist and devoted mother whose life was rooted in faith, Her greatest joy, however, creativity, and family, died was her family. She and peacefully Aug. 3 at the age of Joseph instilled in their chil98. dren a love for the outdoors, Born March 13, 1927, in the arts, and the value of livProvidence, R.I., to Gertrude ing simply and meaningfully. Clavin and William Leander She was active in community Black, Sheila was one of five organizations including the siblings and the last surviving St. Frances de Chantal Rosary member of her family. She St. Isabel’s Women’s Sheila anne Society, graduated from North ProviGuild, and quilting groups. dence High School and earned She is survived by her chilZuhuSky a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the dren and their spouses: Joseph Rhode Island School of Design in 1948. and Kate Zuhusky Jr., Anne and C. LawWhile in high school, she met her rence Whitman, Judy Zuhusky, David future husband, Joseph A. Zuhusky. The Zuhusky, Joan and John W. Fee III, and couple married in 1950 and raised their James and Carol Ann Zuhusky. She was family in Baltimore, Md., Wantagh and grandmother to 14 grandchildren and Orient, Southampton, and later Sanibel great-grandmother to 14 great-grandchilIsland, Fla. dren. A devoted Catholic, Sheila was a memSheila was predeceased by her husber of St. Isabel’s Church in Sanibel and band, Joseph; her son, Peter E. Zuhusky; worshipped at the Basilica of the Sacred daughter-in-law, Carol A. Spiegel ZuhusHearts of Jesus and Mary in Southamp- ky; and her siblings Mary Bernadette ton. Her faith shaped her life and relation- Corr, James Henry Black, Joan Patricia ships, inspiring humility, compassion, Dean, and William Black Jr. and grace. A funeral Mass will be held Friday, Sheila’s artistic talents flourished from Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Basilica of the a young age, particularly in painting, Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in drawing, quilting, appliqué, and embroi- Southampton, with interment at Sacred dery. She shared her passion as an art Hearts Cemetery.

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Full cast from left: Joshua Colley, Malia Baker, Mekonnen Knife, Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Dara Renee, Malachi Barton energize their audience.

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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).”

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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.

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Summer concert series

Seaford Public Library’s summer outdoor concert series returns with performances spanning Beatles covers, doo-wop, pop, and classic rock. Concerts are free and held in the Town of Hempstead parking lot behind the library. Bring a chair and enjoy the music! • Where: 2234 Jackson Ave., Seaford • Time: 7:30 p.m., also Sept. 6 • Contact: seafordlibrary.org

Long Island 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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Unbox A-Saurus for Us! Young paleontologists-intraining are sure to enjoy Long Island

CALENDAR meeting at Wantagh Library.

• Where: 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh • Time: 6-7:30 p.m. • Contact: rlkjb@optonline.net or (516) 781-5019

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Rock on at the 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

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‘Well my heart went boom…’

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

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

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Music Monday

Enjoy a conceert in the parking lot of Wantagh Library as part of its Music Monday summer series. Concerts are free and open to all, just bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening. • Where: Park Ave., Wantagh • Time: 6:30-8 p.m. • Contact: wantaghlibrary.org\

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

Bingo at Temple B’Nai Torah Temple B’nai Torah hosts weekly bingo with prizes, progressive games, and refreshments every Wednesday and Thursday. • Where: 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh • Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.1 p.m.; Thursdays, 7:15-10 p.m. • Contact: (516) 221-2370

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Game time

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

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Summertime tunes

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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Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for the next storybook adventure. Stroll the gardens and enjoy a telling of Allison Sweet Grant’s “Leif and the Fall.” With a take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Thursday Night Live

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce presents a free summer block party series featuring live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Join in the fun on Railroad Avenue outside Mulcahy’s and in the parking lot behind The Irish Poet. • Where: Railroad Avenue, Wantagh (outside Mulcahy’s) • Time: 5 p.m., also Aug. 28 • Contact: Visit wantaghchamber.com for details

Paumanacke Garden Club

Love to garden or have questions about plants? Join fellow gardening enthusiasts at the Paumanacke Garden Club

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR8, Plaintiff AGAINST STEPHEN HAUFF, CYNTHIA S. PATI-HAUFF, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 20, 2018, 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 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 2960 Morgan Drive, Wantagh, NY 11793. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 318, Lot 34. Approximate amount of judgment $491,037.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608767/2017. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third party check or cash will be accepted. Lisa A. Goodwin, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-003662 86623 154878 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR OCWEN LOAN ACQUISITION TRUST 2023-HB1, Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES PAUL ROMANO, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE ROMANO, DECEASED, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order

Confirming Referee Report, Amend the Caption, and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 16, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 4 Patricia Court, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 52, Block 310 and Lot 40 f/k/a part of Lot 39. Approximate amount of judgment is $478,059.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603268/2020. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff 155043 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of September, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: BELLMORE MILDRED PLACE - east side, starting at a point 136 feet south of the south curbline of Sunrise Highway, south for a distance of 23 feet. (TH-306/25) EAST MEADOW

EVERGREEN LANE north side, starting at a point 48 feet east of the east curbline of Hemlock Avenue, east for a distance of 21 feet. (TH-344/25) ELMONT BELMONT BOULEVARD - west side, starting at a point 218 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-331/25) FRANKLIN SQUARE FENDALE STREET - east side, starting at a point 455 feet south of the south curbline of Naple Avenue, south for a distance of 22 feet. (TH-278/25) LEVITTOWN GRASSY LANE - west side, starting at a point 340 feet north of the north curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-287/25) OCEANSIDE EVERS LANE - east side, starting at a point 289 feet west to the southwest, southwest for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-311/25) SEAFORD ARDMORE PLACE east side, starting at a point 135 feet south of the south curbline of Marion Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-302/25) UNIONDALE GOODRICH STREET north side, starting at a point 590 feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-284/25) MERILLON STREET north side, starting at a point 53 feet east of the east curbline of Manor Parkway, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-322/25) PAMLICO AVENUE east side, starting at a point 260 feet south of the south curbline of Warwick Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-324/25) WANTAGH CHURCH STREET - east side, starting at a point 69 feet south of the south curbline of Island Road, south for a distance of 60 feet. (TH-301/25) WEST HEMPSTEAD ESSEX COURT - west side, starting at a point 187 feet south of the south curbline of Coventry Road north, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-323/25) and on the repeal of

the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: BALDWIN BERTHA DRIVE - east side, starting at a point 183 feet south of the south curbline of Cherrywood Drive, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-387/23) - 10/05/23) (TH-355/25) 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 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155233 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE is hereby given that the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT will receive separate & independent bids for the following categories: Contract No. 1 – HVAC Equipment Replacement and Related Work For the HVAC Equipment Replacement and Related Work to the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT STATION #4 located at 1191 Alken Avenue Seaford, NY 11783 A MANDATORY pre-bid conference walkthrough for potential Bidders and other interested parties will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Wantagh Fire District Station #4 located at 1191 Alken Avenue Seaford, NY 11783. Separate & independent bids must be received on or before Monday, August 25, 2025 @ 12:00 PM by the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT at the DISTRICT OFFICES located at 2045 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793 at which time all bids received will publicly be opened and read aloud @ 12:00 PM in accordance with §103(2), of the General Municipal Law. No bids will be accepted thereafter. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, may be obtained online as a

download at www.revplans.com for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 (One Hundred Dollars) starting on Monday, August 18, 2025. All bids must be accompanied by either a) a certified check payable to the “Wantagh Fire District” in the amount of 5% of the bid price, or b) a bond with sufficient sureties to be approved by the “Wantagh Fire District” in the amount of 5% of the bid price. If the bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a contract in accordance with the bid and will furnish a suitable security bond in the sum of the amount of the contract, conditioned for the faithful and prompt completion of the work specified in the contract. If the bidder neglects or refuses to execute the contract and furnish the bonds, the deposit of 5% of the bid price shall be forfeited and retained by the Wantagh Fire District as liquidated damages or, in the case of a bid bond, the Wantagh Fire District shall enforce payment of the bond for its benefit. Performance, Labor and Material Payment, and Warranty bonds on the forms within the Specifications Book for the full amount of the contract are required and shall be included in the bid price. Exclude from all bids New York State Sales Tax on materials or supplies purchased for this project. Pursuant to §220 of the Labor Law, the contract will contain a provision that every mechanic, laborer and workman employed in or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the prevailing rate of wages and provided with not less than the prevailing supplement which are set forth in the Bidding Documents. Bids are to be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope, which shall be clearly marked: Wantagh Fire District Station #4 1191 Alken Avenue Seaford, NY 11783 Contract No. 1 – HVAC Equipment Replacement and Related Work. The Wantagh Fire District reserves the right to waive any informalities in, to accept or reject any or

all bids, to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder or to advertise anew if in the judgment of the Wantagh Fire District it is in their best interests to do so. No bidder shall withdraw his bid within (45) days after the formal opening thereof. By Order of The Board of Fire Commissioners Brendan J. Narell Superintendent 155237 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE is hereby given that the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT will receive separate & independent bids for the following categories: Contract No. 2 – HVAC Ductwork Repair and Related Work For the Roof Replacement to the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT STATION #1 located at 3470 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference walkthrough for potential Bidders and other interested parties will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Wantagh Fire District Station #1 located at 3470 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793. Separate & independent bids must be received on or before Monday, August 25, 2025 @ 12:00 PM by the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT at the DISTRICT OFFICES located at 2045 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793 at which time all bids received will publicly be opened and read aloud @ 12:00 PM in accordance with §103(2), of the General Municipal Law. No bids will be accepted thereafter. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, may be obtained online as a download at www.revplans.com for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 (One Hundred Dollars) starting on Monday, August 18, 2025. All bids must be accompanied by either a) a certified check payable to the “Wantagh Fire District” in the amount of 5% of the bid price, or b) a

bond with sufficient sureties to be approved by the “Wantagh Fire District” in the amount of 5% of the bid price. If the bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a contract in accordance with the bid and will furnish a suitable security bond in the sum of the amount of the contract, conditioned for the faithful and prompt completion of the work specified in the contract. If the bidder neglects or refuses to execute the contract and furnish the bonds, the deposit of 5% of the bid price shall be forfeited and retained by the Wantagh Fire District as liquidated damages or, in the case of a bid bond, the Wantagh Fire District shall enforce payment of the bond for its benefit. Performance, Labor and Material Payment, and Warranty bonds on the forms within the Specifications Book for the full amount of the contract are required and shall be included in the bid price. Exclude from all bids New York State Sales Tax on materials or supplies purchased for this project. Pursuant to §220 of the Labor Law, the contract will contain a provision that every mechanic, laborer and workman employed in or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the prevailing rate of wages and provided with not less than the prevailing supplement which are set forth in the Bidding Documents. Bids are to be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope, which shall be clearly marked: Wantagh Fire District Station #1 3470 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793 Contract No. 2 – HVAC Ductwork Repair and Related Work. The Wantagh Fire District reserves the right to waive any informalities in, to accept or reject any or all bids, to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder or to advertise anew if in the judgment of the Wantagh Fire District it is in their best interests to do so. No bidder shall withdraw his bid within (45) days after the formal opening thereof. By Order of The Board of Fire Commissioners Brendan J. Narell

Superintendent 155238 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to:

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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 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE and REPEAL “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: BELLMORE CLUBHOUSE ROAD (TH 325/25) North Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Bellmore Avenue, east for a distance of 17 feet. EAST MEADOW RAMONA STREET (TH 345/25) North Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Newbridge Road, east for a distance of 45 feet. RAMONA STREET (TH 345/25) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Newbridge Road, east for a distance of 38 feet. (NR)EAST ROCKAWAY MARTIN STREET (TH 351/25) North Side _ NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of West Boulevard, west for a distance of 20 feet. MARTIN STREET (TH 351/25) South Side _ NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting from the west curbline of West Boulevard, west for a distance of 57 feet. WEST BOULEVARD (TH 351/25) West Side _ NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Martin Street West, west for a distance of 30 feet.

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Road, east for a distance of 117 feet. WEST HEMPSTEAD CHERRY VALLEY AVENUE (TH 273/25) West Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME at a point 9 feet opposite a point south of the south curbline of Grand Avenue, south for a distance of 400 feet. WOODMERE LOCUST STREET (TH 303/25) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the east curbline of Hempstead Avenue, east for a distance of 50 feet. EAST BROADWAY (TH 338/25) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Howe Court, south for a distance of 40 feet. EAST BROADWAY (TH 338/25) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Howe Court, north for a distance of 40 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: UNIONDALE GOODRICH STREET (TH 474/66) North Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 640 feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 538 feet. (Adopted 10/11/1966) GOODRICH STREET (TH 474/66) North Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 1178feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 70 feet. (Adopted 10/11/1966) 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 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155229 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Deborah Slade; Donald Slade, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 10, 2015, 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 18, 2025, at 2:30PM, premises known as 960 Barrie Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793-1702. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 51 Block 280 Lot 0036. Approximate amount of judgment $458,503.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 002092/2014. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Richard M. Langone, 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: August 6, 2025 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 155241 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR NATIONSTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-B, Plaintiff against MAUREEN DUFFY, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 22, 2024, 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 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 71 Sycamore Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714. Sec 46 Block 319 Lot 43 and 44. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with

the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $562,783.58 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 003443/2017. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)400-9633. Mark Stephen Ricciardi, Esq., Referee File # 21-07695NY 155244

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 THE TRUMAN 2021 SC9 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST MATTHEW CLANCY, ALLISON CLANCY AKA ALLISON M. MUGNO AKA ALLISON MUGNO, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 7, 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 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 520 Ann Lane, Wantagh, NY 11793. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 51 Block: 504 Lot: 21. Approximate amount of judgment

$360,363.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617649/2022. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Tromberg, Morris & Partners, PLLC 39 Broadway, Suite 1250 New York, NY 10006 25-000638 86297 155204 LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau Action To Foreclose A Mortgage Index #: 606034/2025 U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For RCF 2 Acquisition Trust Plaintiff, vs Amanda Klotz, Shawn Klotz Individually And As Heir To The Estate Of Victoria Klotz, David G. Klotz As Heir To The Estate Of Victoria Klotz, Unknown Heirs Of Victoria Klotz If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving In terest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors,

administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 777 Lynne Road Wantagh, NY 11793 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Victoria Klotz Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Jeffrey A. Goodstein of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Seventh day of August, 2025 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to for eclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below dated April 5, 2013, executed by Amanda Klotz and Victoria Klotz (who died on December 6, 2018, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) to secure the sum of $412,392.00. The Mortgage was recorded at Book 38624, Page 878 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on May 1, 2013. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed October 21, 2014 and

recorded on December 17, 2014, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 40103, Page 714. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed July 20, 2015 and recorded on January 25, 2016, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 40970, Page 216. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed December 29, 2015 and recorded on January 25, 2016, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 40970, Page 221. Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Amanda Klotz an d Victoria Klotz on May 26, 2017 and recorded July 3, 2018 in Book 42922, Page 25 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk. Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Amanda Klotz on January 14, 2019 and recorded September 24, 2019 in Book 43690, Page 623 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed February 12, 2020 and recorded on June 25, 2020, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2020-00052954. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed October 13, 2021 and recorded on February 17, 2022, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 46352, Page 637. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed November 16, 2021 and recorded on February 17, 2022, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 46352, Page 641. Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Amanda Klotz a nd Shawn Klotz on February 20, 2024 and recorded March 20, 2024 in Book 47469, Page 431 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk. The property in question is described as follows: 777 Lynne Road, Wantagh, NY 11793 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE

SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible o ptions, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of

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Glen Wolther, president of All Round Foods, presents a $360,000 check to Brendan Dagan, co-founder of elitefeats, alongside Olympic Marathoner Jane Vongvorachoti at Eisenhower Park.

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For decades, the Long Island running community has come together to stay active, deepen bonds and support important causes. Elitefeats, a leader in local racing events, announced in July the launch of a 16-week training program aimed to help the entire running community — from first-timers to seasoned competitors — reach their goals. This program will run from August to October, meeting each Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Eisenhower Park, Field #2. Each practice features a group warmup and a workout session tailored specifically to each participant. The program will be offered free of charge thanks to a donation of $360,000 from Westbury-based All Round Foods, led by Glen Wolther and Donna Rosen. Brendan Dagan, co-founder of elitefeats, expressed gratitude toward the two founders. “We are incredibly grateful to All Round Foods for their generosity and vision,” Dagan said. “Glen and Donna have a longtime dedication to Long Island’s running community, and their support is helping us break down barriers and expand access to running in a way that will change lives.” Wolther and Rosen previously donated $120,000 in funding to Elitefeats to help grow the running community on Long Island. Their more recent donation aims to expand it even further, making running accessible to every individual regardless of their background. “Running has brought people together and inspired countless communities,” Wolther said. “We wanted to help make that experience accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or financial means. It’s

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an honor to support elitefeats and invest in a healthier, stronger Long Island.” The sponsorship also provides direct financial support to running clubs across Long Island, helping these organizations grow and foster deeper community engagement. Additionally, it includes a partnership with HollarHype, granting all participants free access to the mobile app, which allows people to send runners realtime voice messages providing encouragement and support.

Elitefeats’ partnership with All Round Foods represents one of the largest private investments ever made in the local running scene. Rosen said they made this donation as a way to give back to the community. “This is about giving back to the community that has supported us for so long,” Rosen said. “We believe in promoting wellness, inclusion and a sense of belonging, and this program is the perfect way to do that.” For more information about the program, visit Elitefeats.com.

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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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