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Local music takes over Baldwin

Walter Baepler, Rick Meier, Tommy Lownds, and Chris Beattie sang at the Baldwin Porchfest on Aug. 30 at the Kellog’s House. Story, additional photos, Page 10.

Former Baldwin coach’s legacy inspires Freeport football exhibit

By MOHAMMAD RAfIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

For over a century, the Freeport High School football program has been more than just a sport; it has been a cornerstone of community identity, shaping generations of young athletes and leaving an indelible mark on the village’s history. This month, the Freeport Memorial Library will host an exhibition documenting 120 years of Freeport football, curated by Librarian Regina Feeney but inspired by Steve Carroll, a retired Baldwin High School football coach. Carroll’s book on the history of Baldwin football, which spans 100 years, served as the cata-

lyst for Feeney’s deep dive into Freeport’s football archives. “I wanted to see how far back our teams went,” she said. “In fact, our teams went back pretty far, probably pre-1904, but 1904 seems to be the date that a team was organized.”

Carroll is no stranger to the challenges of documenting a century of high school football. His book, “100 Years of Baldwin Football,” was a labor of love, he said, born of a lifelong connection to the sport. “The project started because when I was a kid, I would sit at the dinner table with my family and we would talk about Baldwin football,” Carroll recalled. His uncles played for Baldwin High in the late 1930s, and his father a

By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

As a young Black male, Baldwin High School senior Solomon Ruff has witnessed firsthand the negative societal views and discrimination directed at people of color.

Studies show that such discrimination can discourage academic involvement from an early age.

In response to these challenges, as a sophomore in 2023, Ruff, 17, founded Knowledge, Inspiration & Nurturing Growth for Success, or K.I.N.G.S., a student-led nonprofit organization created to transform the educational experience for Black male high school students.

gram at no fee.

Ruff’s observations began during his advanced placement classes, where he highlighted a significant issue. According to the State Education Department’s website, his high school has a student body that is 48 percent Black, with more males than females. Ruff noticed a lack of representation among Black students in these AP classes.

Ruff said the organization’s aim is to address gaps in the educational system by providing essential tools and resources that these students are lacking. Through its programs, the organization seeks to expand its impact within the community and foster change by offering these resources to them. Roughly 20 members make up the pro-

“I was definitely not seeing that representation in a lot of those classes,” he said. “There may have been four of us out of a group of 20. It had me wondering why there isn’t any representation.”

He also noted a general lack of enthusiasm for school among some of his peers.

“Some of my friends didn’t have much care or weren’t enthusiastic about school in general,” Ruff added. “Not that they didn’t care about grades, but it just wasn’t their top priority. I was, you know, a little hurt.”

Thus, the idea for K.I.N.G.S.

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First day of school across Baldwin

Baldwin students and staff eagerly returned to school across the Baldwin school district on Sept. 3, marking the first day of the new academic year.

Across the seven school buildings in the district, the air was filled with a buzz of excitement as children reconnected with friends and teachers, and staff readied themselves for a year brimming with new opportunities and challenges.

Courtesy Michelle Eusebio-Mufson Aubrey Mufson is all set to navigate the halls of Plaza Elementary as a 4th grader.

Olivia Callaghan-Freedman was shining bright on her first day of 4th grade at Plaza Elementary.

Raphael Rodriguez is stepping into his first year of high school as a 9th grader, while Mikayla Rodriguez is gearing up for her final year as a 12th grader.

Ready for the next chapter: Joseph Mykoliw begins 5th grade at Plaza Elementary School.

Logan Petersen was all smiles on the first day of school as he starts the 1st grade at Meadow Elementary School.

From left to right, Aaliyah Allen, Layla Felix and Kayson Feliz were all smiles for their first day of school.

By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker

Silas Jackowitz

Age 5, Rockville Centre

I bring erasers and put keychains on my backpack. There’s sand (in one of them) so it feels like I’m at the beach. I bring my red folder with a million stickers. My favorite stickers are Pokemon. I bring Pokemon cards to school too.

What are your ‘must haves’ for returning to school?

Isla Salvador

Age 10, Long Beach

One thing is a good pair of shoes that will last the year. Chapstick is essential. Also, I’m bringing a new purple water bottle, my favorite color.

Planning for, and then executing, inheritances is often fraught with emotion. Most families choose to leave the inheritance “to my children in equal shares, per stirpes.” Per stirpes is Latin meaning “by the roots” so that if a child dies before the parent, their share goes to their children (if any) in equal shares. If there are no children, then generally the inheritance is disregarded and their share goes to their surviving siblings in equal shares. What about gifts to grandchildren? Let’s say one child has five children and the other has two children -- seven grandchildren altogether. When a significant gift is given to grandchildren equally, it is not uncommon for the child with two children to say “well it was my brother’s choice to have five children, why do I have to pay for it?” Good estate planning also looks at inheritances from the heirs’ point of view as well.

We are often asked whether inheritances should be discussed with children ahead of time. While each family has different dynamics, this can end up being the equivalent of giving children a veto

Michael Feeney

Age 7, North Bellmore

I bring pencils and a notebook. I bring a backpack and a lunch box with cheese and pepperoni; dark blue with sharks on them, my favorite animal. And a Pikachu stuffed animal in my backpack.

Christian Smalls

Age 15, Uniondale

A good set of pencils! I prefer the mechanical ones. Always, always have extra because you will lose some, share some, and break some. And have spares at home so you don’t have to ask your parents last minute.

Deniz Artan

Age 15, Hewlett

In my bag, I have to always have my planner, of course, because I need to make sure I know when my assignments and tests are. I have my school-issued computer and my personal computer. Typically, I have two notebooks, because I love keeping notes for every class.

power over what you are going to do. For example, if you seek their opinion on an unequal division, you will create a problem for the family if you choose to disregard their input. A better way might be the use of the “soft probe”. Here, you suggest an idea that you have about an unequal division, and then gauge their reaction before making a decision.

For example, where one child is very much better off then another, you might say “You know, your sister Mary could really use our money a lot more...” The monied child will generally respond one of two ways. They will either say “Of course, I don’t need it, leave it all to her” and you are off the hook, or they will indicate that they consider anything less than equal shares would be unfair. In the latter case, if you still want to help Mary more, you may give her gifts during your lifetime and keep peace in the family by leaving inheritances equally. You may also pass some accounts outside the estate by naming Mary as beneficiary.

Giving thought to your “emotional legacy” may go a long way towards keeping peace in the family.

Bridging gaps with essential resources

was born. However, establishing the organization was not without its challenges.

“I sent out a message (on social media) to my Black peers asking if they’d be interested in joining, serving on the executive board,” he said. “There were some people that did not respond or needed some time to think.”

The group’s executive board currently has four members, including Ruff.

In its inaugural year, K.I.N.G.S. awarded a $1,000 scholarship through donations on their website to a senior bound for Yale University and provided a computer scholarship to a student headed to the University of Florida. They also facilitated a tour of Princeton University and hosted a festive holiday gathering for its members.

The organization has also organized virtual workshops aimed at bolstering support for its members, such as assisting members in the college application process and teaching them how to write strong college essays.

Most recently, Ruff collaborated with Jessica Navarro Davalos, CEO of STARS New Jersey, a youth-led free tutoring service that offers English as a second language assistance and college preparation. The program will be available through S.TA.R.S. free of charge to its members.

Broadening its network across Long Island and beyond, the program encompasses members from outside the Baldwin area, including from Malverne High School, Long Island Lutheran, John Glenn High School, Saint Francis Preparatory, Chaminade, Kellenberg Memorial High School, and the Hotchkiss School.

“Social media can have a lot of posi-

tive impacts,” Ruff said. “But stuff like K.I.N.G.S. can show that social media can drive change and bring people together because this would not be possible without Instagram or Linkedin.”

Although the organization meets virtually and is not a club within the Baldwin School District, Ruff said he is in talks with high school officials about incorporating the program so that fresh-

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men can benefit from it, even after he graduates this school year.

“This is for students by students,” he said. “That is the slight difference between this and other programs run by school or adults.

“This is all voluntary,” he added. “I feel like if we come together and empower each other, it will give us a brighter future.”

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Courtesy Solomon Ruff

the organization focuses on supporting Black men by offering virtual workshops, assisting with the college application process, and teaching how to write compelling college essays.

DYLAN MARTINI

Wantagh Senior Football

RUNNER-UP FOR the Thorp Award, given to Nassau County’s most outstanding football player, Martini totaled 1,700 yards from scrimmage in 2023, including 1,400 rushing, to lead the Warriors to an 8-2 mark. He scored 18 touchdowns and averaged 11 yards per touch, and intercepted 3 passes as a defensive safety. He earned All-Long Island honors. “He’s the total package as a student-athlete and a person,” head coach Keith Sachs said.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, Sept. 12

Boys Soccer: Oceanside at Uniondale 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: V.S. Central at Hewlett 6 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Lawrence at Seaford 6:30 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: Long Beach at Wantagh 6:45 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: Lynbrook at Mepham 6:45 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Clarke at Wantagh 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 13

Girls Soccer: Elmont at Sewanhaka 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer: MacArthur at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Mepham at V.S. Central 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: East Meadow at Baldwin 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Calhoun at Massapequa 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Oceanside at South Side 5 p.m.

Boys Volleyball: South Side at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Football: V.S. Central at Hempstead 6 p.m.

Football: Herricks at Oceanside 6 p.m.

Football: East Rockaway at Plainedge 6 p.m.

Field Hockey: Baldwin at Masspequa 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14

Football: Sewanhaka at Baldwin 2 p.m.

Football: South Side at Lynbrook 3 p.m.

Football: Glen Cove at Carey 3 p.m.

Football: Hewlett at Elmont 3 p.m.

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete”

High School athletes to be featured on the Herald sports page must compete in a fall sport and have earned an AllConference award or higher last season. Please send the following information: Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to Sports@liherald.com.

SPORTS

Season of change for Baldwin

By MICHELLE RABINOVICH sports@liherald.com

While early, Baldwin boys’ soccer is experiencing a season of many changes this year. For starters, many of the Bruins have gone through a position shift compared to last fall.

“We had guys have move into different roles due to unexpected injuries so I think it’s a learning process, it takes time when you have to pull certain people from the position they’re used to playing and put them somewhere else,” coach Chris Soupios said. “We’ve had a core group of the same guys that have been playing on varsity for the last three years and a lot of the guys were used to playing with that group, so it’s a matter of a bunch of guys playing in new and different roles.”

On the topic of changes, there’s a huge one in net: the Bruins have a new keeper in junior Faheim Jenkins. “He’s a really positive kid,” Soupios said of Jenkins, who is competing with senior Brandon Torres. “His attitude is ‘there’s always the next day’ so with the right mindset he doesn’t let these little things get to him and just push forward.”

Junior midfielder Eric Ramos is one of the most standout players to Soupios, described as someone with a great view of the game, able to read plays and stop them before they happen.

There’s also seniors Robert Batista and Justin Valle, and Soupios said that when those two are firing on all cylinders in the midfield, it makes everything else click.

In addition to that, Baldwin has junior Emilzon “Raul” Lovos, Soupios talked about him as scrappy player on the field but also as someone who’s taken on a leadership role.

Up front and owning the Bruins’ lone goal so far is junior striker Devonte Young.

“We’re really hoping for some big things from him this season,” Soupios said. “He’s got a ton of natural talent, it’s just a matter of putting it all together on the field.”

The youngest on the team, sopho -

more defender Max Ascencio-Cueva, is growing into his cleats as a third generation player on varsity, with his older brothers having moved up to playing college soccer in the College of Staten Island and Molloy University.

“His growth from freshman year to sophomore year has been tremendous,” Soupios credited. “He’s one of our best defenders on the team and we’re excited to see the future he’s got ahead of him.”

In the coming days, Soupios’ goal is

simple and straightforward: see those talked-about adjustments make their way to the pitch in the form of a win.

“[Looking forward to] the chance to get back out there and get a W,” he said. “You want to change that feeling, obviously you don’t want losses to pile up, and one good moment could change a season, and while you want it to be [in] the first game, I think ultimately it’s about finding that point where things click.”

Donovan Berthoud/Herald Baldwin’s Allan Parades-Morales, right, battled with Valley Stream Central’s Kyle Campbell for control of the ball during last Friday’s opener.

Senate Sixth District Democratic nominee attends convention

Siela A. Bynoe, the Democratic nominee for New York State Senate’s Sixth District, which includes Baldwin, had a front-row seat at the Democratic National Convention held from Aug. 19 to 22. The event was marked by Vice President Kamala Harris’s nomination as the Democratic Presidential candidate.

Bynoe, who represents Nassau County’s Second Legislative District, was part of the New York delegation that observed President Joe Biden’s transition of the nomination to Harris. The convention featured Harris’s acceptance speech as the first Black and South Asian woman to be nominated for President by a major party, and addresses by figures such as First Lady Michelle Obama, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Oprah Winfrey.

Also in attendance was Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Governor Kathy Hochul, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, former Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams, and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages.

“Being at the United Center was witnessing history firsthand, and I left the convention with a renewed sense of joy and optimism,” Bynoe stated in a news release. “As Election Day approaches, we are back on the campaign trail with a clear focus on our mission to secure victory and forge a path towards a more prosperous and unified America where diversity is celebrated and freedom is upheld. We are energized and ready to continue the work ahead!”

— Hernesto Galdamez

Curing a rare heart disorder with a short life expectancy.

Performing a life-changing brain surgery without a single incision.

Helping a new mom give birth—and receive a new liver.

At Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital, the nation’s most brilliant minds come here to conquer health care’s greatest challenges. So that whatever comes through our doors: challenge accepted.

North Shore University Hospital

Photos courtesey Siela for Senate

Siela A. Bynoe, the Democratic nominee for New York State Senate’s Sixth District attended the Democratic National Convention last month.

Bynoe joined alongside State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. 7

BALDWIN HERALD — September 12, 2024

At Reworld, they’re disposing L.I.’s trash

Across Long Island, residents follow a familiar routine once or twice a week, carrying or wheeling their bagged trash to the curb, where it is picked up by noisy trucks rolling down the streets. Businesses’ dumpsters are lifted and dumped into the trucks as well.

Not many people give much thought to where all that garbage goes after the trucks whisk it away.

But the people at Reworld do, as Herald Community Newspaper staffers learned during a tour of the waste management facility on Merchants Concourse, in Westbury, last month.

Formerly Covanta, it is one of five Reworld facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties, and it is a scene of constant activity with trucks moving in and out. The Westbury plant handled 930,000 tons of municipal solid waste

in 2023 — a volume that would fill Madison Square Garden twice, or a line of 112,400 garbage trucks.

After the trucks dump the trash, it is sorted and then grabbed by a huge metal device that resembles the claw in the amusement-park attraction in which you try to grab a prize.

The prize here is the energy generated by incinerating all that trash, which in 2023 was enough to power 47,000 homes or charge 116,000 electric vehicles for the entire year.

Along with compacting the ash and trucking it to landfills, Reworld offers other programs that aim to treat wastewater, and to devise alternative fuel engineering, transportation and logistics for waste disposal as well as sustainable carbon offsets.

–Jeffrey Bessen

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Herald reporters and editors and members of the Reworld staff in the conference room of the Westbury facility.

Herald staffers, wearing protective gear, were ready for the Westbury Reworld facility tour.

The ‘claw’ captures a huge bail of trash and moves it along to the next step in the process, which ends with it being compacted into ash.

Westbury Reworld facility manager Bobby Green, near left, explained the plant’s operations to Stuart Richner, publisher of the Heralds.

Jamming at the Baldwin Porchfest

The Baldwin Porchfest showcased a diverse lineup of musical talent throughout the neighborhood on Aug. 31, after months of meticulous planning by the Baldwin Civic Association and volunteers.

The festival featured everything from gospel and Irish music to alternative rock and smooth jazz. The day began with a barbershop quartet performance at the historic Kellogg House and continued with various genres across different venues, creating an engaging and vibrant atmosphere.

The event was supported by a $1,000 grant from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, highlighting the community’s dedication to celebrating local talent and fostering neighborhood connections.

— Hernesto Galdamez

‘3 Old Dogs & a Pup’ rocked the historic Kellogg House at Baldwin Porchfest on Aug. 31.

Maureen Lennon/Herald photos Community members enjoyed the performance, lounging on lawn chairs and blankets.

Nassau County Legislator Siela Byone presented the Baldwin Civic Association with a citation for organizing the Baldwin Porchfest.

Walter Baepler, Rick Meier, Tommy Lownds, and Chris Beattie make up ‘3 Old Dogs & a Pup.’

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STEPPING OUT

Muffin

Apple Crisp

TAKE A BITE OUT OF FALL

Welcoming the season at the

By Karen Bloom

APPLE Orchards

Autumn’s many pleasures are upon us — and nothing says fall more than a visit to the apple orchards. September invigorates our spirits with all that makes this short-lived time of year so special: those crisp juicy apples, cider, pumpkins, harvest fairs. So gather everyone together and set out for a day of apple picking.

While apple season gets into high gear about now, there’s still time to pick through mid October, according to area growers.

Growers have plenty of apples for everyone to enjoy, including such favorites as Zestar, Macoun, HoneyCrisp, and, of course the perrenial Red Delicious, For eating straight from the bushel basket or off the tree, choose from the crisp juicy varieties: the old favorite McIntosh; the dense tart Granny Smith; the super-crisp, sweetly tart HoneyCrisp; the tart, juicy Paula Red; along with the more “exotic” varieties, such as Cortland, Empire, Jonagold and Crispin (also known as Mutsu).

Use McIntosh or Cortland for baking. Cortlands are a favorite cooking apple because their sweetness comes through so that less sugar is needed. They are also great in salads and good to eat as is, Rome and Empire are also favored for baking, as are Fuji, Crispin and Ginger Gold. In pies, a mix of varieties brings out the best flavor. Try Crispin, Cortland, Rome, Granny Smith, and Northern Spy. For applesauce, try the Paula Red. And, of course, local farms are pressing those delicious batches of cider throughout the fall, and urge everyone to continue to “buy local.” When get home with your bounty, make some yummy apple treats.

Official New York State Apple Muffin

Start off your morning with some apple goodness.

Muffins:

• 2 cups New York State Empire apples, coarsely chopped

• 2 cups flour

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon cloves

• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1/2 cup raisins

• 1/2 cup walnuts

Don’t Stop Me Now…’ Queen-mania keeps on rockin’ as Killer Queen returns to the Paramount stage, with their homage to the beloved band. Formed in the UK in 1993, Killer Queen played their first public shows at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had their first shows there 22 years earlier. Even though the band never had any connection to Queen officially, their reputation continued to grow both in the UK and abroad. Fronted by Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, critics have described Myers’ resemblance to Freddie Mercury as “spooky;” his uncanny likeness was further proven when he recorded a #1 hit single singing as Freddie Mercury on Fat Boy Slim’s “The Real Life.” Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy, and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band has rightfully earned them the title of Queen Royalty.

• 3 eggs, slightly beaten

• 1/2 cup butter, melted

• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Topping:

• 1/2 cup walnuts

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Combine topping ingredients and set aside. Combine flour, sugar, salt, spices and baking soda, and set aside. Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, eggs, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, a little at a time, to the apple mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not over-mix. Portion batter into muffin papers; sprinkle with topping. Bake at 375° F for 20-25 minutes. Makes two dozen muffins.

Apple Crisp

This warm and cozy crisp is the perfect fall treat.

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 5 whole apples of your choice (peeled and sliced)

For crumble:

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1 cup old fashioned oats

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/3 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup almonds

• 1 tablespoon stick butter, melted

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter an 8-inch pie glass baking dish. In a bowl toss apples, 2 tablespoons of butter and brown sugar together. Then pour apple mixture into pie glass baking dish. Set to the side. In a medium bowl mix brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, cinnamon, and salt together. Mix well. Then add in almonds, butter, and vanilla. Mix with hands to bring mixture together. Then top your apple mixture with oatmeal brown sugar mixture and place in the oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and serve with vanilla ice cream or eat on it’s own.

Thursday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m., $54.50, $44.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.

Long Island Fair

The Long Island Fair, Old Bethpage Village’s authentic recreation of a 19th century county fair, always is a welcome fall event. This popular annual festival offers an appealing glimpse of days gone by. Stilt walkers traverse the grounds, entertainers enthrall families with puppets, juggling and storytelling, in addition to performances by brass bands, fiddlers and special guests. Historical demonstrations, agricultural displays and competitions, livestock shows, tractor rides, Civil War and Rough Rider reenactments bring the 19th century alive. The fair has been a part of Long Island history for 180 years — first known as the Queens County Fair when it was sponsored by The Agricultural Society of Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties.

Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20, $15 ages 5-12 and seniors. 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. For information, contact (516) 572-8409 or visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org.

THE Your Neighborhood

1964 … The Tribute

‘The “British Invasion” returns anew, when “1964 The Tribute” takes its audience on a musical journey back to that unforgettable era in rock history, on the Paramount stage, Friday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Since the early 1980s, this reincarnation of the Fab Four has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the “Best Beatles tribute on earth.” Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band focuses on 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 film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone could possibly get — to feel the magic. $65, $40, $30, $19.64. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Explore Long Island History

Join author Richard Panchyk for fascinating look at life in the Westbury area just before and after the completion of the Phipps mansion, Westbury House, in 1906, at Old Westbury Gardens’ lecture program, Thursday, Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. Placing the building of the estate in context with the events and innovations of the time reveals a rapidly changing landscape, both figuratively and literally, and a better understanding of what Old Westbury Gardens represents. With refreshments. $15 nonmembers, $5 members. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information and tickets, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Free Child Car Seat Safety Checks

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé is collaborating with the Nassau County Police Department’s Office of Community Affairs and the Nassau County Department of Traffic Safety to offer free Child Car Seat Safety Checks, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-noon. Certified technicians will be on hand to ensure car seats are properly installed for optimal protection. 380 Nassau Road, Roosevelt.

Bird walk

See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Saturday, Sept. 14, starting at 9 a.m. Meet at Field 3 (use second park entrance and make an immediate left turn). Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.

Hempstead House tour

Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Wednesday, Sept. 25, noon-1 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901.

Tribute concert

Plaza

Theatricals continues its tribute series, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2:30 p.m., with “Mirror of Mathis.”

Vocalist-impressionist David Robbins thrills audiences with his 90-minute tribute to Johnny Mathis. His uncanny likeness and vocals that sound just like Mathis will leave you spellbound.

Singing along with Johnny Mathis since he was a youngster, by age 12 he was imitating Mathis and has been doing it ever since, delighting all. He performs at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Celebrate National Library Card

Sign-Up Month by taking a break to color a free bookmark at the Baldwin Public Library, through Sept. 30. The self-directed activity encourages relaxation and stress relief through coloring, and offers a chance to explore the benefits of having a library card. Colored pencils are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk to pick up your supplies and enjoy this soothing and creative experience. 2385 Grand Ave. Visit Baldwinpl.org for more information.

Fascinating Fungi

Bring the kids to make some discoveries about mushrooms at Long Island Children’s Museum’s dropin program, Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m. Did you know that some mushrooms can glow in the dark? Learn about the 113 species of mushroom that are considered bioluminescent, due to a chemical reaction that attracts bugs to help spread mushroom spores. Stop by to learn about these amazing fungi and make a glowing mushroom craft to bring home. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Having an event?

Art explorations

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program returns for a new season, Saturday, Sept. 21, 9, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.

Kids and their adult partners connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for more information and to register or call (516) 484-9337.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition “Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition spans various world cultures through a range of media.

It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Art League of L.I. exhibit

Sept. 28

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Art League of Long Island presents “Retrospect - The Individual Art of Collaboration in Reconstructive Surgery.” The exhibit delves into the interplay between personal artistry and collaborative efforts in the context of breast reconstruction, showcasing how the healing process can transcend medicine to become an inspiring narrative of restoration and personal resilience. This unique exhibition explores the intersection of medicine and art through the lens of two accomplished breast reconstruction surgeons, Dr. Ron Israeli and Dr. Jonathan Bank, whose careers and artistic endeavors are deeply intertwined.

The works on display show the multifaceted nature of artistic expression in medicine and surgery. Their work emphasizes the importance of collaborative creativity in the healing process, offering viewers a unique perspective on the emotional and physical aspects of breast reconstruction. On view Sept. 28 through Oct. 18. Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery at Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Visit artleagueli.org for more information.

BALDWIN

HAre you driving yourself crazy? PERSON TO PERSON

■ You’re a responsible can-do person. You have valuable skills. People respect you and admire you for all you can do. Sometimes, however, it just feels like too much. Others are not pulling their weight. Hence, you resent all the obligations on your shoulders. Yet, you find it difficult to delegate or eliminate responsibilities. After all, “things must be taken care of.” “If you want something done right, you need to do it yourself.”

ave you ever felt that you were on the verge of a nervous breakdown? If so, it’s time to examine how you think and feel. You probably view the cause of your problems as other people — the way they aggravate you, expect too much of you, and are constantly critical of you. And I’m sure you have a point. But it’s not only them. It’s about you and how you interpret and respond to their actions, as well as how your own pressures and expectations contribute to your tension and anxiety.

Here are some ways you probably make life more difficult for yourself.

■ You’re sensitive and vulnerable, quickly feeling hurt or angry by others’ thoughtless remarks or actions. You have trouble letting go of the hurt. You feel justified in keeping a grudge. After all, it wasn’t nice for that person to do that to you. Though you perceive yourself as the victim, it feels wild when others claim that you’re the problem for making too big a deal out of something.

■ You’re too self-critical. You can’t seem to turn off that inner voice that keeps telling you-do more, do better, do it faster. Though you may be complimentary to others, those closest to you get the same critical treatment you give yourself. You like to think of your comments as “helpful criticism,” but if you’re honest with yourself, you’re aware that there’s a good deal of stress and turmoil in your closest relationships.

■ You have a strong need to control and do things “right.” I know it’s not easy to admit this, especially if you’re a perfectionist. All you want is for things to be done “the way they should be done.” Life should be easier, but it gets hard when others keep insisting on doing things their way. Constant arguing about how and when to take care of tasks saps your energy and turns potentially joyful times into heavy ones.

■ You’re overly concerned with safety. Others think of you as too nervous, and suggest you need to relax. Your kids think you’re nuts. Chill out, they say. Ha! Easier said than done. You’re not a risk-taker. Your great capacity to feel for others and your lively imagination do you in when you live life as though every unknown is a potential tragedy, every problem a potential catastrophe.

If you’re relating to this article and feel like you could be headed toward a nervous breakdown, stop before you drop! Feeling overly stressed is a warning. It’s like a circuit breaker going off because it’s overloaded. You need to ease up on yourself. Eliminate some pressures. Today, right now, say out loud, “Relax and let go! Breathe.” Now take four deep breaths, inhaling slowly, exhaling slowing. Feel yourself relaxing. Say something nice to yourself. Smile. And remember, it’s okay to seek professional help to help you accomplish your goals.

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Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach, and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives, and overcome debilitating anxiety, procrastination, and depression. Contact her at DrSapadin@ aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

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Goodbye, Dairy Barn. Hello, Ready Coffee.

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Dairy Barns across Nassau County are being transformed into Ready Coffee stores, part of a chain headquartered in New York’s Hudson Valley.

The first store opened in 2019, in Wappingers Falls. Area locations will include Baldwin, East Meadow, Franklin Square, Freeport, Glen Cove, Hewlett, Lynbrook and Oceanside. The grand opening of Baldwin’s store, on Atlantic Avenue, will take place later this fall, and Glen Cove’s will be scheduled in the winter.

Dairy Barn, a chain of Long Island convenience stores, was founded in 1939 by Edgar Cosman, and later expanded by his son, Dieter Cosman.

“We got connected to the family that owns what remains of most of the Dairy Barns locations, and they were looking to sell the properties,” Ready Coffee Founder Jed Bonnem, who lives in the Hudson Valley, explained. “We came to an agreement with them to acquire the properties, and it was a mutually beneficial thing with the family.”

The Dairy Barns are transformed with complete renovations, keeping the basic structure but making them new, fresh and clean, Bonnem said.

“It’s a design that our customers have really come to love — it’s a fresh design and really updates the site,” he added. “It really turns something that was old into something new, and there’s a lot of good energy around our designs.”

Bonnem said he was excited to bring Ready Coffee’s drinks to Long Island and expand its customer base. “We think it’s really well suited for our type of coffee company . . .,” he said. “We make really great craft coffee and service, so we think it’s going to be a

great fit for Long Island, where people have busy lives and want great coffee and service.”

Going up against some of the biggest coffee companies in the world, Ready Coffee plans to promote itself by using social media and connecting with local publications.

“We have a strong social media following,” Emily Jordan, the company’s director of marketing, said, “and we use our social media quite a bit to promote our new store offerings.”

“We expect to open Baldwin later this fall,” she said, “and we will be announcing a specific opening

day on our social media channels.”

Ready Coffee’s brew is produced at its craft roasting facility in the Hudson Valley. Its menu consists of handmade coffee drinks, specialty teas, energy drinks, fruit smoothies, shakes and drinks for kids.

“We’re very excited to get Baldwin open, and we’re excited for all of our Nassau County locations,” Bonnem said.

They chain offers free drinks all day during a grand opening. For more on the Baldwin and Glen Cove stores’ opening dates, follow @readycoffeeco on

Courtesy Ready Coffee

Baldwin’s Ready Coffee location, at 870 Atlantic Ave., will open later this fall. Above, a rendering of what the former Dairy Barn will look like when construction is completed.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Paul Meato a/k/a Paul Mateo, as CoAdministrator of the Estate of Carlos Almondovar, Jr.; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 18, 2024 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 October 1, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1900 Carleton Place, Baldwin, NY 11510-2231. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 36 Block 419 Lot 0283. Approximate amount of judgment

$526,498.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 014315/2013. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Karl Seman, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

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Dated: August 6, 2024

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC., Plaintiff - againstRAY MICHAEL GEORGE A/K/A RAYMOND M. GEORGE, et al

Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 19, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 1st day of October, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 1009 Centennial Avenue, North Baldwin, NY 11510.

(Section: 36, Block: 466, Lot: 7)

Approximate amount of lien $717,696.00 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 002593/2017.

Michele Bencivinni, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: August 6, 2024

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules

issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 148618

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 09/18/2024 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 PM 598/24. BALDWINCasita Rd., Inc., Variance in off-street parking (proposed conversion of take-out to restaurant in portion of existing building), S/E cor. Merrick Rd. & Park Ave., a/k/a 856 Merrick Rd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Baldwin within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 148875

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

LOCAL LAW NO. 57-2024

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held September 4th, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 57-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 57-2024, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations.

Dated: September 4, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 148860

LEGAL NOTICE

Mount Sinai South Nassau Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

It is the policy of Mount Sinai South Nassau TCU not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, handicap, disability, blindness, source of sponsorship, source of payment, marital status, age, sexual preference, genetic disposition or carrier status in employment or in the admission, retention and care of residents and patients. All persons and organizations that have occasion to either refer prospective residents or patients to Mount Sinai South Nassau TCU are advised to follow this nondiscriminatory policy. 148083

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120 years of nearby Freeport football

decade later. Over 35 years as Baldwin’s head coach, Carroll amassed a collection of photos and stories that eventually became the foundation of his book. “It took me about four years to finish,” he said. The 244-page work not only chronicles the history of Baldwin football, but also serves as a visual archive of the community’s sports legacy.

Feeney’s exhibit offers a unique twist with an online component, allowing those who visit libguides.freeportlibrary.info/FHSFootball to delve deeper into the team’s history, explore old newspaper articles and even track the changes in uniforms and equipment over the years. The exhibit, she said, aims to capture not just athletic achievements, but also the cultural and technological evolution that has shaped the sport over the decades.

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heads above water, and it was a struggle.”

Through perseverance and a commitment to his players, Cellan helped turn the program around, eventually establishing Freeport’s reputation as a football powerhouse. “We were fortunate enough to have some really good players and some really good assistant coaches,” he said, crediting the collective effort that brought the team success. Under Cellan’s leadership, the football program captured 9 county titles and won 7 Long Island Championships.

he goal is to teach them things that they can take past football, because football’s going to end.

Russ Cellan

Former head coach, Freeport High School

One of the most significant figures in Freeport’s football history is Russ Cellan, who guided the high school team for 38 years before retiring as head coach after the 2023 season. Cellan’s tenure was marked by both challenges and triumphs. “When I took over, we were on a 14-game losing streak,” he recalled. “We were just trying to get our

But Cellan is quick to point out that he is most proud not of the trophies, but of the lifelong lessons he hopes he instilled in his players. “We’re most proud of the kids,” he said. “The goal is to teach them things that they can take past football, because football’s going to end.”

For Feeney, the library project isn’t just about preserving the past, but is also about inspiring future generations to appreciate the roots of Freeport football as the program’s 120th anniversary approaches, and serving as a testament to the enduring spirit of the sport and its profound impact on the community.

Continued from page 1

Courtesy Freeport Memorial Library

the 1904 freeport High School football team, with principal roy Leon Smith, far left: Harold Cook, robert Bliss, Howard osterhout, Louis H. Carris, Stephen Story, robert miller, Harold Williams, albin nygren, milton raynor, raymond Barker, owen Humphrey, george Levy, edwin Crossfield and raymond golden.

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All we want to do is move in

Q. We completed construction last year, and got a letter recently from our building department that our work was never “signed off.” We called the number of a person who turned out to be our building inspector, and after calling several times, we finally got them on the phone. That’s when we learned that our contractor never got a single inspection — not one — and that now we’re faced with getting a “design professional” to write a signed and sealed letter. We tracked down who our architect was — the one whose seal is on our building plans, since we never met them — and they don’t answer their phone. The contractor recommended another architect. What do we need to do or ask the other architect to get our final c/o?

A. Start by asking the architect if they can see through walls. Sounds like a job for Superman. The real problem here is that you, like many, got stuck by people who don’t take the process seriously and would have left you holding the bag had it not been for an official who was “just doing their job.”

Obviously, your inspector didn’t see the ongoing procedures of the work, and doesn’t want to lie and say they did, so they need someone else to do it. Instead of relying on the contractor, who should have called for inspections, they look for someone with a cape who can see hidden details. That someone is a licensed, state-designated responsible individual who may take the liability when something hidden is wrong — namely, an architect or engineer.

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In such a situation, I always wonder why a homeowner wasn’t suspicious or concerned that they never met the licensed professional architect or engineer who would be ultimately responsible for their home’s strength, code compliance and safety. Based on my experience, most people show little understanding of or respect for why a certificate of completion or occupancy is needed, and regard it as a needless formality. Many building departments haven’t made it easier and people tell me they’re sorry they ever mentioned doing work.

Instead of helping people through the process and clearly explaining other potential issues, some delay the work, defer the communication to an architect and look for reasons not to release a permit without finding other “illegal” items, such as an air conditioner, shed, fence, deck, etc., that also need permits that were never gotten. This isn’t always true, because some officials are very helpful, so I hope the ones who are communicative don’t automatically take this to heart.

When I’m asked to get involved in such an issue, I ask for a notarized affidavit from the contractor who did the work that they stand behind the airsealing, insulation, fire-stopping and structure that they saw and were supposed to install, then I attach that sworn affidavit with a letter corroborating the visual inspection. Letters don’t hold up buildings, and nobody I’ve met can see through walls. Good luck!

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The world must continue to hear us

Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit. Like so many Americans, I will always remember that horrible day, and the days that followed. I was in Washington that Tuesday. As in New York, the sky was exceptionally clear, the morning sun bright. The annual Congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first one of George W. Bush’s presidency, was scheduled that night. Most members of Congress and their spouses would be there. My wife, Rosemary, had expected to fly down the night before, but torrential rains and violent thunderstorms had canceled all flights out of LaGuardia. She was rescheduled to come in Tuesday morning, on a flight due to land at Reagan International Airport at about 9:40.

Driving to Capitol Hill with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, I got a call at about 8:50 from my press secretary, who

told me that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. He’d learned this from my daughter, Erin, who was talking with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the towers and saw the crash from his office. This was the time Rosemary’s plane would have been taking off. At Delta’s congressional desk, the information was imprecise on the status of her flight.

AWalking into my office in the Cannon Building at 9:01, I looked up at the television in the reception area and saw a massive jet crashing into a tower, and assumed it was a video replay. Seconds later I realized it was the second plane. Delta had no update for 20 minutes, and Rosemary’s cellphone kept going to voicemail.

airport and take Rosemary home to Seaford.

t least 150 of my friends, neighbors and constituents died on Sept. 11.

When I got through to her at about 9:20, her plane was headed from the runway back to the terminal. She and the other passengers had no idea why their flight had been canceled. Her main concern was how she was going to make it to Washington for the barbecue. As I was telling her that New York was under attack, I could hear the pilot making an announcement and passengers shrieking. My district director, Anne Rosenfeld, was able to get back to the

At 9:46, the Pentagon was attacked, and I ordered the office evacuated. There was also a report — which turned out to be false — that a bomb had gone off on the Capitol Mall, near the Commerce Department, where my son, Sean, worked. Again there was uncertainty, as the phone lines at Commerce had gone dead, and it was 20 minutes before I knew Sean was safe. Meanwhile, Erin’s husband, John, who had to race down 28 flights of stairs to get out of his building, didn’t have a cellphone. It was a while before he could call Erin from a pay phone on 59th Street and we knew he was safe. So all my family members were safe. But many others weren’t so fortunate. Firefighter Michael Boyle, who had worked on my campaigns and was the son of my longtime friend Jimmy Boyle, was killed, as were the Haskell brothers, Tom and Timmy, FDNY heroes and graduates of Seaford High School. And Farrell Lynch and his brother, Sean, from Cantor Fitzgerald, who had helped with my campaigns. And so many more. Almost 3,000, including at least 150 of my friends, neighbors and constituents.

In the following days, the New York, New Jersey and Virginia congressional delegations met with President Bush at the White House, and a number of us traveled to ground zero when the president, with Baldwin resident and retired firefighter Bob Beckwith at his side, made his famous bullhorn speech, pledging that the terrorists would “hear all of us soon!”

In the ensuing weeks and months, there were seemingly endless wakes and funerals, with the stirring and somber tones of drums and bagpipes. The country was united, standing as one to an extent we have not seen since. Petty partisanship was set aside, and promises were made never to forget.

As we commemorate Sept. 11, we must try to recapture that spirit of unity as we remember those who were killed that tragic day, and the thousands who have died since, or who are suffering from 9/11-related illnesses. We must continue to guard against the terrorist forces of Al Qaeda, ISIS and their affiliates, who are as determined today as they were 23 years ago to destroy us and our way of life.

The world must continue to hear us. God bless America!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers

Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. A few months ago, virtually no one had heard of Project 2025. For any new readers, Project 2025 is the 900-page product of the Heritage Foundation, an ultra-conservative think tank that has enormous clout among Trump supporters. Among the organization’s major victories is its success in gaining support for Trump’s appointment of three Supreme Court justices, who were responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade.

Project 2025 is an-in depth outline of how a Trump presidency should be conducted if he is able to win a second

term. Because it calls for a demolition of the federal government, it is fast becoming a major issue for Democrats, who vigorously claim that Trump has fully embraced its contents. Trump keeps denying even any knowledge of its existence. The denials have fallen flat, considering that the vast majority of the foundation staffers who wrote the manifesto worked in the previous Trump administration. Project 2025 may or may not become a problem for the Republican Party, depending on how many people come to understand its contents and how it would damage our democracy. Aside from being saddled with that potential fallout, Republicans have yet to benefit from the candidacy of Sen. J.D. Vance in his role as Trump’s potential vice president. Vance was chosen before President Biden withdrew from the race, and it’s possible that if the Trump people had known that was going to happen, they would have chosen a female candidate who might resonate better with voters. But Vance got the nod with the blessing of Donald Trump Jr. and his brother Eric. To date,

Vance has attracted much more negative press than positive, which is the last thing a presidential candidate needs.

o n any one day, at any hour, a mistake can turn a campaign upside down.

Usually, candidates for high office are very carefully vetted, which includes reviewing their speeches and writings, and checking out their personal conduct. In Vance’s case, there appears to have been little perusal of any kind. He has made numerous speeches and written frequently, and many of those specimens have been the focus of negative press.

When Trump ran in 2016, Vance stated on Facebook, “I go back and forth between thinking Trump is a cynical A-hole like Nixon or he is an American Hitler.” He has also called Trump an “idiot” and compared him to Hitler. But Vance now sings Trump’s praises, calling him a historic candidate and “highly qualified.” Vance has also cast a few votes in his short tenure in the Senate that will haunt him right up to Nov. 5.

Harris’s campaign for the White House got off to a fast start, propelled by a well-run Democratic National Convention. She has attracted a broad

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range of support from young voters and women, and has been well received by minority voters. Her performance in this week’s debate may make or break her candidacy, or just keep her going until she gets a boost or makes a fatal mistake.

Trump has stumbled badly on the issue of women’s reproductive rights, and it’s doubtful that he can successfully get it off his back. He has claimed that he’s a strong supporter of women’s rights, but he can’t escape his own bragging about having been responsible for reversing Roe v. Wade. This issue will hurt Republican down-ballot candidates as well.

Eight weeks sound like a short time for most people, but in politics it feels like forever. On any one day, at any hour, a mistake can turn a campaign upside down. Having been involved in multiple campaigns as either a candidate or an analyst, I know how easy it can be for a politician to implode. So, like Yogi Berra said, it ain’t over till it’s over.

Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Let’s shake on prioritizing sportsmanship

the return of fall scholastic sports on Long Island is the first opportunity of the new school year to remind athletes, coaches, parents and the fans in the stands of the importance of sportsmanship.

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We’ve heard the refrain for decades that sports build character. The aspects of competition that do that include not just listening to coaches’ instructions, learning techniques and plays and practicing hard, but also — every bit as important — respecting your opponent and those who officiate athletic contests.

One of the most vital lessons young competitors can learn is to be fair and gracious, in both victory and defeat. After giving it their all on the field, on the court or in the pool, and then acknowledging their opponents’ efforts, student-athletes show respect for their competitors, and themselves, that ultimately makes them better people, more mindful of relationships in all phases of their lives.

Taking part in school sports introduces young people to teamwork, in all of its permutations — winning, losing, cooperation, conflict — and the lessons of sportsmanship learned on playing fields are among the keys to developing a well-rounded character.

The National Federation of State High School Associations emphasizes that sportsmanship is an expectation that athletes, coaches and fans alike should uphold. Shaking hands after a

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So we shouldn’t fight climate change at all?

To the Editor:

You almost have to admire the bravery of Robert Kralick (“Long Islanders can’t fight climate change alone,” Letters, Sept. 5-11) and those who think like him, as it were. Indeed, it takes great courage to make public the depths of one’s apathy.

Would Mr. Kralick have Nassau County dismiss its police force because there will always be more criminals? Perhaps all human efforts to improve are moot because Earth will eventually, inevitably be swallowed by the sun. The argument against reducing our use of fossil fuels because other countries use more fossil fuels is cynical at best, and nonsensical at worst. Any reduction here — in Nassau County, in New York, in the United States — means a reduction overall, which can, and will, have a salutary effect on the worsen-

game, avoiding trash talk and respecting referees’ decisions reinforce the concept that everyone is equal on the field, and that every player deserves respect.

A 2019 study by the Aspen Institute found that participation in youth sports improves social skills, including empathy, patience and cooperation. Some 83 percent of student-athletes surveyed for the study reported that sports had taught them the importance of respecting others — not just their opponents, but their own teammates and coaches as well.

Coaches play a pivotal role in shaping the behavior and values of student-athletes. The way they handle both wins and losses sets an invaluable example for their players. According to a study by the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, student-athletes whose coaches emphasized respect and teamwork, reinforcing fair play in both practices and games, were significantly more likely to manifest those qualities among their teammates and opponents.

Parents also shape their children’s understanding of good sportsmanship. We’ve all seen parents who appear to be living vicariously through their kids, or reliving their own glory days. That can lead them to exert too much pressure on their children. Some 75 percent of young athletes surveyed for a study by the Journal of Sports Behavior said that excessive parental pressure to succeed created anxiety, and detracted from their

enjoyment of the game.

When parents emphasize winning over playing with integrity, and pass down a “win-at-any-cost” mentality, that undermines the principles of sportsmanship. Parents, and others in the bleachers, can instead reinforce those principals by modeling respectful behavior. Cheering for the team, acknowledging the efforts of both sides and refraining from criticizing referees are simple but powerful ways parents can teach their children the importance of fairness.

By maintaining a positive attitude toward the game, regardless of the outcome, parents provide a strong example for their children. And they should talk with them about the importance of sportsmanship, to reinforce the idea that success in sports isn’t just about winning.

In a 2020 study by Project Play, a vast majority of youth athletes acknowledged that sports taught them how to respect authority figures, such as referees and coaches. As they come to understand that referees are responsible for ensuring fairness, youngsters learn the importance of respecting the rules that govern not only sports, but life in general.

As the school sports seasons unfold, and students navigate the highs and lows of competition, with the guidance of their coaches and the support of their parents, no lessons they will learn will be more important than sportsmanship.

opinions Seeking post-pandemic healing in the woods

acold wind, as loud as a trumpet, whipped across the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s highest peak in the Adirondacks, on Aug. 17. I could see only feet in front of me, because the mountain, at 5,344 feet above sea level, was enveloped by clouds. Then a light rain started to patter across the rocky slab at my feet.

I was in a dreamscape, surrounded by massive boulders and tall piles of rocks called cairns, intended to guide hikers through stormy conditions. Then, out of the fog, two 20-something hikers appeared like apparitions, wearing nothing more than shorts, T-shirts and sneakers, each carrying but one small water bottle.

The two moved across the steep, slippery rock like cats, seemingly unfazed by the increasingly concerning weather. One pulled out a short joint and inhaled it all at once. He and his hiking partner stood at Marcy’s highest point and joked that they were the highest men in New

York. Then they asked if we — my son, Andrew, my soon-to-be son-in-law, Matteo, and I — would like our photo taken at the summit. We did, and the fellow toking the joint obliged.

The pair were from Massachusetts, but mostly hiked in New Hampshire, they said. They had never climbed Mount Marcy before. I remarked that I had last made the ascent 45 years ago.

“What were you, 3?” the smoker asked.

“Actually, I was 12.”

“Whoa.”

DI’m a nearly lifelong Long Islander accustomed to a virtually flat landscape, and the Adirondack High Peaks region has lived in my imagination since I first visited the area as a Boy Scout with Troop 79, in Suffolk County, during my middle school years. I could never reconcile in my mind the massiveness of the mountains, the sheer grandeur of them. Even as a child, I understood how special they were, and how fortunate I was to visit them.

take in the spectacular view (on a clear day, it’s said you can see Mount Royal, in Montreal, 65 miles away, from Marcy’s summit), but my older self understood how privileged I was to be in this place. To be consumed by the weather was an experience unto itself, one part eerie, one part mystical.

espite the fog atop Mount Marcy, I understood how privileged I was to be there.

I had decided during the coronavirus pandemic that I wanted — I needed — to return to Mount Marcy, and I wrote about that desire in a Herald column in March 2021, “Reflections on a pandemic year.” I was the Heralds’ executive editor at the time, and like so many people then, I was exhausted, mentally as well as physically, having covered the pandemic for a year. My mind often wandered to the forests of my childhood, both on Long Island and in the Adirondacks and Catskills. I longed for the quiet and solitude of the woods.

I climbed Bear Mountain, in New York’s Hudson Highlands, with my wife, Katerina, in June. It was a distressingly hot day, but we made it. Then Andrew and Matteo proposed that we climb Marcy this summer, and I was all in. I didn’t hesitate. Now it’s on to Katahdin, in Maine, hopefully in one of the coming summers.

The experiences of climbing Bear Mountain and Mount Marcy were made more special and lasting in my memory because I shared them with family. Only my daughter, Alexandra, was missing, but I’m certain she will be trekking with us into the mountains in the near future.

Like so many, I was hyper-focused on my work during the pandemic. It was all we had. I still love my work — now as a full-time Hofstra University journalism professor. But to this day, more than a year after the official end of the “Covid19 emergency” in May 2023, my mind often drifts to the woods, to nature. It is there that we find the psychic and spiritual healing that so many of us still so desperately need.

On the day Andrew, Matteo and I made our ascent, the weather was less than ideal. A younger version of me might have been disappointed not to

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ing global climate. But maybe those who would rather do nothing didn’t bother to learn simple math because the Chinese already know math.

MATTHEW DAvID BROzIK Merrick

We shouldn’t fight it with offshore wind projects

To the Editor:

In his recent letter to the Herald (“Fossil fuels, offshore wind and the need for climate action,” Aug. 29-Sept. 4), Jim Brown, of the South Shore Audubon Society, stressed the benefits of moving rapidly toward 100 percent renewable energy, expressing specific support for the offshore wind turbines now popping up in many places off our East Coast shoreline.

Mr. Brown neglected to point out that the projected cost of wind energy for New York state is $131 per megawatt hour (and $101 per megawatt hour, net, after subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act), compared with a current average cost of $37 per megawatt hour. We should expect a significant increase in the cost of energy in New York as we move toward 100 percent “renewable energy.” This additional cost will be a tremendous burden to all users, with particular hardship for those on lower and fixed incomes.

Mr. Brown also neglected to mention the thousands of birds killed by these giant shredding machines every year across our land and oceans. One would expect that this dangerous threat to our bird population would be top of mind for someone speaking on behalf of the Audubon Society. It’s quite sad that this didn’t warrant a mention in his letter.

SEAN D. CROWLEY

Former member, South Shore Audubon Society Rockville Centre

Why is Peter King criticizing J.D. Vance?

To the Editor:

Re Peter King’s column “vance needs to get his immigrant story straight” (Aug. 29-Sept. 4): I could never argue intelligently on the topic of immigration in the 19th or early 20th century, and I am certain that Mr. King is much more educated about the details than, obviously, J.D. vance. But what I did find offensive was King’s obvious attempt to insult and denigrate the candidate who is running for office in what I believed to be King’s political party.

I have heard King constantly criticizing President Trump, and each time he does, I lose a little more respect for him. At such a hazardous time in our country, where, truly, our freedom is at stake,

“I hope to climb Bear Mountain, Mount Marcy and Mount Katahdin again, and perhaps others as well,” I wrote. “I hope. I hope. I hope. We must keep hope alive to remember why we should do all we can to survive these terrible and terrifying times.”

Scott Brinton is an assistant professor of journalism, media studies and public relations at Hofstra University’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. ©Scott A. Brinton. Comments? scott.brinton@hofstra.edu.

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it is perplexing to me that a former congressman who benefited from the support of the Republican Party, and those who voted for him, unnecessarily risks turning votes away from the candidates who have the only real chance of getting our country back on track.

I always voted for King, and I

thought he did a good job, but of late I am deeply disappointed in his arrogance and obvious egotistical behavior. Perhaps he should pray for guidance before sharing his opinions.

SUSAN and BRUCE COFFEY Amityville

At the Mendenhall Glacier — outside Juneau, Alaska

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