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Sewanhaka and Elmont hosts 2024 Homecoming festivities

Sewanahaka High School and Elmont Memorial High School both hosted their 2024 Homecoming on Sept. 28. While rain made for a soggy celebration at each of the schools, community members rallied around their alma maters as they cheered on the Ravens and the Spartans. Stories, additional photos, Pages 3 and 10.

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One year on, seniors remain homeless

By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

More than 30 people lived at 1888 Foster Meadow Lane, a cooperative for senior citizens in Elmont, when a flash flood forced them to evacuate on Sept. 29, 2023. Now, one year later, the residents remain displaced as the building’s condition continues to deteriorate.

The Town of Hempstead Building Department condemned the building after the Sept. 29 storm, effectively leaving the residents homeless.

Malagon and her parents have been living with her aunt in Valley Stream for the past year. Her mother was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, but is still hoping to return to the building one day.

I t’s just problem after problem after problem for all of us.

CAROLINA

MALAGON resident,

“It’s just problem after problem after problem for all of us,” Malagon said of the residents. “It’s very difficult to believe anything, because exactly nothing has been done here. The building can be fixed many times, but they need to fix the sewers.”

1888 Foster Meadow Lane

Carolina Malagon, who lived with her parents in the co-op when the storm hit, visits the property every Saturday to evaluate the situation and grab what she can from their apartment. Inside the building, parts of the ceiling have collapsed where pipes burst, and debris is scattered on the floor. Malagon dons a mask to enter the building, because the smell of mold is overpowering.

Last Oct. 4, Nassau County filed suit against Woods and Ruff Management, the property manager brought on in 2020, and Bedford Construction Group, which built the complex.

When emergency shelter services ended on Oct. 1, the county said it provided room and board for displaced residents at the Long Island Marriott, in Uniondale, at a cost of more than $200,000 for three days.

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Elmont PTSA Dad’s Club to host Taste Off

By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

The Elmont Parent Teacher Student Association Dad’s Club will host a Food Taste Off event Oct. 5 at Elmont Memorial High School from noon to 2 p.m. It will aim to educate attendees about breast cancer for both women and men.

“We came up with the idea of doing a food tasting and incorporating it into also celebrating and recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October,” Jon Johnson, president of the Dad’s Club, said. He credits Education board trustee Lynette Battle and Natasha Model for helping create the event.

During the Taste Off, 16 dads will present a variety of foods from Caribbean cuisine, to southern and halal food and more.

“We will have a very wide array of foods for the Elmont community to come out there and taste,” Johnson said of the event.

Community members and student volunteers have also agreed to help make this event possible.

Healthcare experts from Northwell Health will partner with the PTSA during the event to teach community members about the importance of breast cancer awareness and early detection.

More than 260,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Early detection methods and support continue to increase the chances of survival for those who are diagnosed. The foundation’s website says that when breast cancer is caught in its earliest, localized stages, the five-year relative survival rate is 99 percent.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 percent of all new cases of breast can-

The Elmont Memorial

cer in the United States are found in women younger than 45 years old. Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer among women in the country.

Two speakers will speak at the event about their personal cancer journeys, Johnson said. Pamphlets and leaflets will be passed out to those in attendance as well.

The Dad’s Club hopes to make the Taste Off an annual event to get the community together and raise

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awareness about breast cancer.

“The more of the Elmont community that comes out, the more this event will grow,” Johnson said. There is a $10 entry fee for the Taste Off per person. All proceeds will go towards PTSA initiatives that benefit students in the community and the community at large. All neighbors are invited to attend the Taste Off on Saturday before Elmont’s varsity football game kicks off at 3 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024

Parent Teacher Student Association Dad’s Club will host its first-ever Food Taste Off event

Oct. 5 at Elmont Memorial High School. During the event, attendees can learn

breast cancer for both women and men.

HERALD SCHOOLS

Sewanhaka High holds 2024 Homecoming

Sewanhaka High School students, teachers, family and community members celebrated the school’s 2024 Homecoming with a parade on Sept. 28.

The school’s marching band, cheerleaders, students, Homecoming court and alumni walked in the parade. A float donned the school’s new mascot, the raven, for the first time this year.

The Ravens met the Seahawks on the Sewanhaka turf last Saturday. The Ravens fell to Carey in a 34-7 loss at home.

–Nicole Wagner

Melissa Baptiste/Herald photos

Sewanhaka High students show pride in their new mascot, the raven, with a Homecoming parade float.

Sewanhaka High School marching band students excite the crowd during the Homecoming parade.

Sewanhaka High School varsity cheerleaders march in the Homecoming parade.

Teachers Alexandra Koch and Madison Napolitano celebrate Homecoming with students of Sewanhaka High School’s Class of 2030.

Sewanhaka High School’s 2024 Homecoming King Jadon Lawson and Homecoming Queen Elie Desgrottes.

An ongoing struggle for former residents

The suit claimed that the defendants are liable to repay the county for those services, which Nassau insists it was “not legally obligated” to provide.

“The county initiated litigation against the managing agent in order to protect the residents of the co-op,” Chris Boyle, a spokesman for County Executive Bruce Blakeman, said in a statement to the Herald. “That litigation is pending, and no further comment will be made at this time.”

Local civic association leaders, residents of the co-op, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and County Legislator Carrie Solages held a news conference last Sunday calling on the county to drop the lawsuit.

“I think what’s most vexing is this lawsuit, that is actually demanding of the seniors to actually pay back the county for services that it probably should have provided them for free,” Parkhurst Civic Association President Aubrey Phillips said. “It wasn’t their fault that it flooded.”

Utricia Charles, president of the Argo Civic Association, urged local officials to work together to resolve the existing issues to help the residents get back into their homes.

“Where is the compassion? Where is the decency?” Charles asked. “They deserve better than this.”

Residents and family members have also been frustrated with the building’s management because of a lack of communication. Carlos Martin, whose parents lived in the building, and Malagon both said they have received no information from management about any updates at the property.

Repeated flooding at the property

Elder Law Estate Planning Misconceptions

One of the most common and devastating misconceptions about elder law estate planning is that it is too late to save money from nursing home costs. On the contrary, there are crisis planning tools that may save substantial assets from being spent on nursing home costs, even after the client has already entered the nursing home. Almost always, if there are assets left, much can be saved. There are only three ways to pay for nursing home costs – your own assets, long-term care insurance (owned by less than five percent of the population), or Medicaid provided by the government.

Many people know about the “five-year look-back period” and assume nothing can be done without advance planning. The fiveyear look-back rule means that if you gave any gifts away within the last five years, when asking for Medicaid to pay for nursing home costs, the gift amount creates a penalty period, which results in a period of ineligibility for Medicaid coverage.

Despite the five-year look-back, New

York law allows people to protect assets from nursing home costs, even without pre-planning. For single applicants, you may be able to save about half of the assets through the “gift and loan” strategy. For married couples, where one spouse needs a nursing home, “spousal refusal” may protect substantial amounts of assets for the spouse at home. These techniques are discussed in detail at trustlaw.com, under “Practice Areas”, then “Medicaid Strategies”.

The five-year look-back rule does not affect eligibility of Medicaid home care, also known as “community” Medicaid. Currently, an applicant may transfer their assets out of their name and still qualify for home care in the next month.

Many assets, such as retirement accounts, rental properties and even the family home in certain cases, are exempt from Medicaid. The bottom line is that if someone you love is in failing health, the sooner you consult an elder law attorney the more you will likely be able to save assets.

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during rainstorms has displaced residents as far back as 2011, but they have never been homeless for this long as a result. Past flooding has forced the co-op to take on roughly $150,000 in debt, according to Gerald Karikari, the chief executive of Woods and Ruff Management.

Michaelle and Carrie Solages said that the county’s lawsuit is preventing the state from stepping in to help fix the property and deal with infrastructure issues.

“The state was willing to come in to provide some sort of services and support, but they can’t because this lawsuit is providing a chilling effect,” Michaelle Solages said.

continues to deteriorate.

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Nicole Wagner/Herald photos Debris has fallen from the ceiling on the second floor of the building.

The outer structure of a balcony at the building has fallen off as it

Carolina Malagon, who was living with her parents during the flood that displaced the residents of 1888 Foster Meadow Lane last Sept. 29, has been visiting the property every Saturday to see what she can salvage.

CRIME BRIEF

Queens man sentenced after 2021 crash

A Queens man was sentenced Sept. 23 to up to seven and a half years in prison for killing a passenger in a drunk driving crash in December 2021.

Kwesi Williams, 43, drove at a high rate of speed while intoxicated and crashed into an unoccupied vehicle and a utility pole, killing his passenger Sadayah Furet, 32.

Williams pled guilty to seconddegree manslaughter and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol on June 5 before Judge Robert McDonald. He was sentenced Sept. 23 to two and a half to seven and a half years in prison. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly recommended a sentence of four to 12 years in prison.

“Kwesi William’s reckless and irresponsible decisions caused a castastrophic chain of events that ended the life of Sadayah Furet,” Donnelly said in a news release. “Williams was driving more than twice the speed limit and intoxicated when he struck a parked car and then launched his vehicle into a utility pole. Driving while intoxicated is a selfish choice and can quickly lead to the tragic deaths of innocent people. Our thoughts continue

to be with Sadayah’s family as they mourn her loss.”

Furet suffered extensive injuries in the crash to her head and neck, broke multiple bones and had damage to several major organs including her lungs and heart. She was taken to NYU Langone Hospital Long Island where she was pronounced dead at 3:33 a.m.

Donnelly said Williams was speeding near 272 Elmont Road in Elmont on Dec. 3, 2021 at 2:04 a.m. when he crossed over the roadway, struck the parked car and crashed into a utility pole.

Data recovered from the vehicle revealed that Williams was driving 74 miles per hour in a 30-miles per hour zone at the time of the crash, according to the district attorney’s office. A search warrant for Williams’ blood taken at the hospital revealed that his blood alcohol content was 0.10 percent roughly an hour and 15 minutes after the crash.

Williams was arrested at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island by members of the Nassau County Police Depart ment Homicide Squad on Dec. 3, 2021.

–Nicole Wagner

CRIME WATCH

LARCENY

On Sept. 5, an unidentified man stole items from Walgreens on Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square at 10:04 a.m.

On Sept. 8, an unidentified person stole a calculator from 1114 Carukin Street in Franklin Square at 2:11 p.m.

On Sept. 17, an unidentified person stole items from a vehicle parked on Union Avenue in Elmont at 8:30 a.m.

On Sept. 18, an unidentified man stole two oversized planters from First Church of God on Meacham Avenue in Elmont at 11:30 p.m.

On Sept. 19, an unidentified person stole items from a vehicle parked on Froehlich Place in Elmont between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.

On Sept. 19, an unidentified person stole items from a vehicle parked on Hoffman Avenue in Elmont at midnight.

On Sept. 19, an unidentified person stole a coin box from a vehicle parked on Renfrew Avenue in Elmont at 5 p.m.

On Sept. 19, an unidentified woman stole a gas can from Bolla Gas Station on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont at 8:10 a.m.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

On Sept. 15, an unidentified person damaged the tires on a vehicle parked on Wellington Road in Elmont between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.

ARRESTS

On Sept. 6, Shafeeza Persaud, 41, of Elmont, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Target on Union Turnpike in North New Hyde Park at 8 a.m.

On Sept. 9, Serge Ambroise, 52, of Elmont, was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated on the corner of Elmont Road and Linden Boulevard in Elmont at 2:40 a.m.

On Sept. 10, Dionne C. Harris, 31, of Jamaica, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Target on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont at 3:45 p.m.

On Sept. 14, Franklin Square resident Gina DiGiuseppe, 69, and East Islip resident Ann Petralia, 68, were arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Walmart on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow at 3:50 p.m.

On Sept. 19, Jacob Sturm, 21, of Elmont, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from JC Penney on Old Country Road in East Garden City at 4:18 p.m.

ANTHONY GRIMALDI

East Rockaway Senior Football

A RETURNING ALL-COUNTY selection, Grimaldi helped get the Rocks into the win column for the first time in 2024 on Sept. 21. He got East Rockaway’s 52-14 victory over Lawrence started with an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchddown and went on to make four more trips into the end zone. He had touchdown runs covering 45, 18, 75 and 1 yards and racked up 190 yards on the ground on 11 carries. He also leads the defense at linebacker.

GAMES TO WATCH

Friday, Oct. 4

Football: Seaford at Malverne

Football: V.S. South at Island Trees

Football: Wantagh at East Rockaway

Saturday, Oct. 5

Boys Soccer: Academy Charter at Uniondale 10 a.m.

Boys Soccer: Seaford at Lawrence 10 a.m.

Girls Soccer: Clarke at V.S. South 10 a.m.

Girls Soccer: Uniondale at Malv/East Rockaway 10 a.m.

Girls Soccer: Elmont at Freeport 10 a.m.

Boys Soccer: Bellport at Kennedy 10 a.m.

Football: Mepham at Carey 11 a.m.

Football: New Hyde Park at Baldwin 11 a.m.

Girls Volleyball: Plainedge at Elmont 11:45 a.m.

Girls Soccer: Lawrence at V.S. North 12:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer: V.S. Central at Mepham 2 p.m.

Football: MacArthur at Calhoun 2 p.m.

Football: Plainedge at North Shore 2 p.m.

Football: Oyster Bay at West Hempstead 2:30 p.m.

Football: Floral Park at Lynbrook 3 p.m.

Football: Oceanside at Freeport 3 p.m.

Football: Hempstead at Uniondale 3 p.m.

Football: Massapequa at East Meadow 3 p.m.

Football: Long Beach at Glen Cove 6:30 p.m.

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Defense leads Elmont to victory

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

A driving rainstorm forced Elmont’s Homecoming halftime festivities inside the gymnasium last Saturday and greatly affected its offense as well as visiting Lynbrook’s, but two dynamic defensive plays by senior Nassir Edwards proved the difference for the Spartans.

Edwards returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter and brought back an interception 70 yards for a momentum-changing touchdown early in the fourth to propel Elmont to an 18-7 victory in a soggy Nassau Conference III game.

“Both felt great, kind of like dunking on someone in basketball,” said Edwards, who helped lead Elmont’s hoops team to county and Long Island championships as a junior. “The fumble was just one of those things when I saw the ball on the ground, I knew I had to make a play,” he added. “The interception I owe a lot to my coaches and film breakdown.”

The Spartans, who upped their record to 3-0, also got a pair of interceptions from senior Khalil Muhammad, a 21-yard touchdown reception from senior Arlyn Brown, and a stellar effort from senior interior lineman Julius Sylvain. Muhammad and Brown are also basketball standouts.

“Everyone talked about us going from Conference II to III, but this is a black-and-blue conference,” Elmont head coach Tom Innes said. “Every week is a battle and every win you can get is important. Conditions made it tough for both teams today, but our defense came up huge.”

The Owls fell to 2-2 following back-toback home wins over defending county champion South Side and Mineola. Senior Joseph McHale scored their lone touchdown in the third quarter on a 6-yard run and the defense limited the Spartans to just 31 total yards and two first downs.

“They really didn’t gain too many yards, our defense played a great game and the kids played hard for four quar-

ters,” Lynbrook head coach Dave Yaker said. “Came down to allowing two monster plays with our offense on the field. You’re not going to beat a good team like Elmont with those kind of mistakes. We’re a young offense that’s not there yet.”

It was scoreless until Brown took a dump pass from junior quarterback Aiden Barnes late in the first quarter and avoided some tackles along the home sideline en route to the end zone for a 6-0 lead.

Edwards’ fumble return two minutes into the second quarter made it 12-0 at halftime.

“We have our share of incredible athletes and Nassir is one of them,” Innes said. “We needed every bit of those

plays today.”

The Owls thwarted another Spartans’ drive late in the first half thanks to senior Brian Gilmartin’s interception and carried that momentum into the second half and had it all before Edwards’ pick 6.

Lynbrook started the fourth quarter at the Elmont 42 and was poised to take its first lead when Edwards jumped a wheel route and was off to the races.

“We feel like we have a great team,” Edwards said. “We’re bought in and taking it week by week.”

Elmont hosts Floral Park next on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Owls have a 10-day break before facing Kennedy Oct. 10 at Marion Street Elementary at 4:30 p.m.

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Junior quarterback Aiden Barnes had a touchdown pass in Elmont’s rain-soaked 18-7 Homecoming victory over Lynbrook.

Voting primer: A guide to making sure you’re counted

By Anjolique Powell Correspondent

With Election Day, Nov. 5, as well as early voting, Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, rapidly approaching, this guide offers essential information about voting in Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as details on voter eligibility, registration, voting procedures, and absentee voting.

Information for this guide was collected through the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and the Nassau and Suffolk County boards of elections.

Am I eligible to vote?

In order to be eligible to vote, you must:

■ Be a United States citizen.

■ Be at least 18 years old (you can pre-register at 16 or 17).

■ Live in the county, city, or village for at least 30 days before an election.

■ Not be incarcerated for a felony conviction

■ Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.

How do you vote in the general election?

In order to vote in a general election in the U.S., you must be registered before Election Day. To find your polling place in Nassau, go to NassauCountyNy. gov/566/Board-of-Elections. In Suffolk, SuffolkCountyNy.gov/Departments/BOE.

Where/how do I register?

You can register to vote by:

■ Filling out a voter registration form found on either county’s Board of Elections website or the New York State Board of Elections website (at least 25 days before the election)

■ Registering in person at some public agencies.

■ Visiting the Nassau County Board of Elections from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. You’ll receive a confirmation card within two to six weeks. If you don’t receive it, call (516) 571-2411 to check on your application.

There are three ways for voters to cast a ballot in this year’s elections:

■ In person, during early voting, at any one of the 28 early voting locations or on Election Day at your designated polling place.

■ By mail – By early mail ballot or by absentee ballot. To request a ballot, go to Eections.Ny.Gov/request-ballot.

■ For military and oversees voting, go to Elections. Ny.Gov/military-and-overseas-federal-voting.

Do I need to register every year?

No, you’re permanently registered once you’ve registered. However, you need to submit a new application if your name, address, or party changes. If you move, notify the County Board of Elections and re-register.

Should I register with one political party?

You are not obligated to join a political party, however, according to the League of Women’s Voters, “Declaring a party allows you to vote in that party’s primary election, which in New York State is open only to party members.” Enrolled party members can also sign nomination petitions. It’s also important to mention that registering with a party doesn’t mean you have to vote for that party’s candidates. You’re always free to vote for any candidate in general elections.

What is early voting?

Early voting allows people to cast their ballots before Election Day. Early voting also allows voters to go to locations that are closer, like public libraries, public buildings, or community centers. However,

these locations will be different from your assigned Election Day polling place.

When and where does early voting take place?

Hours are:

■ Most days: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

■ Oct. 28: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

■ Oct. 29 and 30: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Check each county’s Board of Elections website for specific locations or location changes.

How do I know where to vote on Election Day?

In order to know where to vote you must look up your polling place, which can be found by entering your county, first and last name, date of birth, and zip code on the New York State Poll Site Search website. This site also tracks voter registration and absentee ballots.

Linda Devin-Sheehan, a board member of the Suffolk League of Women Voters, at the voter registration drive on the Stony Brook University campus on Sept. 11.

Can I still vote if I won’t be able to go to a polling place?

Yes, you can vote by absentee ballot if you’re unable to vote in person due to:

■ Not being in the county or New York City on Election Day

■ Temporary or permanent illness or physical disability

■ Primary care duties for ill or physically disabled individuals

■ Being a patient or inmate in a Veterans’ Administration Hospital

■ Detention in jail/prison (awaiting trial, grand jury action, or serving time for a non-felony conviction).

What is an absentee ballot?

An absentee ballot allows you to cast your vote if you can’t make it to your polling place on Election Day. It’s the same ballot you would receive if you voted in person. However, you can fill it out at home and mail it back or drop it off at the County Board of Elections or at an early polling place.

How do I request an absentee ballot?

To request an absentee ballot you can:

■ Download and fill out the Absentee Ballot Application from the New York State Board of Elections website.

■ Send a letter by mail to: Nassau County Board of Elections at P.O. Box 9002, Mineola, NY 11501 or Suffolk County Board of Elections PO Box 700, Yaphank, NY 11980.

■ In the letter, you must include:

■ Your name and date of birth.

■ The address where you are registered.

■ The reason for the request.

Remember, the Nassau County Board of Elections will take absentee ballots up to 10 days before the election. Under normal circumstances, the Suffolk County Board of Elections will send out ballots between one and three days after receiving an application.

Anjolique Powell is a reporter with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism Working Newsroom program for students and local media.

A facsimile of a New York state voter registration.

Photos courtesy Gabby Daniels

Promoting lung health with annual walk

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

The American Lung Association is returning to East Meadow for its second annual Lung Force Walk Long Island, to celebrate the local community, survivors, and families. The Lung Force Walk will once again take place at Eisenhower Park on Oct. 26. Neighbors from throughout the Town of Hempstead, including Franklin Square and Elmont, are encouraged to attend.

This year’s local medical honoree, Dr. Jeffrey Schneider, is currently the chief of medical oncology and hematology at NYU Langone Health’s Long Island campus in Mineola.

Dr. Schneider lives by the mantra: “We should never be satisfied until we can prevent or cure every case of lung cancer. Smoking cessation, early detection, coordinated multidisciplinary care, and novel therapeutics are already promising that reality.”

The Lung Force Walk is a celebratory and welcoming event that provides critical funds for lifesaving lung cancer research, early detection initiatives, and awareness. For the event, participants will walk a 1-mile or 3-mile route around the scenic park. The Lung Force Walk Long Island is supported by NYU Langone Health Perlmutter Cancer Center, Paragon Management, PSEG Long Island, and many more community partners.

Heroes, we are truly making an impact on lung cancer in New York State,” Erica Masin, executive director of the American Long Association in metro New York said. “We are so proud that the Lung Force Walk has returned to Long Island to help end lung cancer. Nationally, since 2014, Lung Force has raised more than $30 million for lifesaving lung cancer research, expanding our research commitment by 286 percent.”

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among people in the U.S., and someone is diagnosed with the disease about every two minutes. But there is hope! More people than ever are surviving lung cancer. The survival rate has increased by over 50 percent in the past decade.

Lung Force Walk events are great for friends, family, and company teams to come together to support people with lung disease and lung cancer, have fun, and get some exercise. Joining a Lung Force Walk supports the work of the American Lung Association to defeat lung cancer, improve the air we breathe, reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families, and eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases.

“Thanks to all of our amazing volunteers, participants, and Lung Force

The year 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Lung Association’s nationwide movement to defeat lung cancer — Lung Force. Through education, advocacy, and research, Lung Force is working to ensure that fewer people are diagnosed, and those living with the disease live longer. In 2024, the American Lung Association is also celebrating 120 years of impact, since the organization’s founding in 1904.

The Lung Association encourages people across the country to get involved in a Lung Force Walk. To learn more and register, visit LungForce.org/ LongIsland.

Herald file photo

The American Lung Association’s annual Lung Force Walk is returning to East Meadow this year on Oct. 26. The event raises funds for lung cancer research.

HERALD SCHOOLS

E.M. holds 2024 Homecoming festivities

Elmont Memorial High School’s 2024 Homecoming was dampered by rain last weekend, but the school’s spirit was not.

Many community members walked in the parade along Dauntless Parkway as they prepared for kickoff.

Elmont’s varsity football team defeated Lynbrook in a 18-7 victory at home. The game brought the Spartans record to 3-0.

Homecoming festivities during halftime were celebrated in the school’s packed auditorium as the marching band and color guard performed. The 2024 Homecoming king and queen were also crowned at halftime.

–Nicole Wagner

Eric Dunetz/Herald photos

The 2024 Elmont Memorial High School Homecoming Court waits for the Homecoming king and queen to be crowned.

Photos courtesy Sewanhaka school district Community members marched in the Homecoming parade along Dauntless Parkway.

Elmont Memorial High cheerleaders cheered on the Spartans as they led the team to a 18-7 victory against Lynbrook.

Elmont Memorial High School’s marching band gets the crowd ready for the second half.

Elmont senior wide receiver and safety Muhammad Khalil caught two interceptions during Saturday’s Homecoming game.

STEPPING OUT

Mandy Patinkin talks ‘The Princess Bride’

A gourd-geous display:

Journey with jack-o’-lanterns

Spectacular pumpkins light up the night for the Great Jack

O’ Lantern Blaze at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

By Danielle Schwab

As Halloween approaches, jack-o’-lanterns are making their appearance throughout our neighborhoods with their unique carvings once again. While we think of it as fall fun, in fact pumpkin carving dates back centuries as a way to ward off evil spirits with their spooky faces.

The beloved tradition gets a unique twist at the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, opening tomorrow at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. See pumpkins transformed into magnificent jack-o’lantern creations, illuminating a trail through the historic restored village for all to admire.

It all began in the Hudson Valley — at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson 19 years ago — conceived by the Westchester County cultural organization Historic Hudson Valley.

“About 20 years ago, we hit upon this idea of a display of jack-o’-lanterns, and we weren’t sure how people would respond to it. It was hugely popular. And so it has just expanded in a big way since then,” says Rob Schweitzer, Historic Hudson Valley’s vice president of communications and commerce.

• Friday through Sunday, Oct. 4-Nov. 3.

• Adult tickets start at $32; $10 children (ages 3-17)

• With limited capacity, entry is available only through advance online purchase of timed tickets or FLEX anytime tickets; no tickets are sold at the venue

• Purchase tickets at pumpkinblaze.org

Certainly a must-see during the season, the pumpkin trail is now in its fifth year on Long Island, with over 30 different installations. Over 7,000 jack-o’-lanterns carved by local artisans resulting in a larger-than-life themed pumpkin showcase — a mix of real and carvable foam — spanning a half-mile loop, enhanced with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack for a fully immersive experience.

• Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage

“We have a team, 10 to 12 of us, that work together to make sure that we’re keeping the same consistency, the same quality, throughout the carvings,” Carol Hough, lead pumpkin carver, says.

Her team carves each week, swapping out old pumpkins with fresh ones. Carvers are creative with their tools to accommodate the high volume of pumpkins, using sheetrock knives and ice cream spades to get the job done, according to Hough.

Long Island history and culture are incorporated into the Blaze experience. Guests are welcomed by a 12-foot tall retro-style “Greetings from a Long Island” postcard made up of individually carved jack-o’-lanterns.

“What we like to do is really focus on the heritage of the location,” Schweitzer says.

Ever wonder what your favorite Long Island celebrity looked like as a pumpkin? The Blaze is the place to check out some pumpkin-face renderings of local personalities. Icons such as Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Jerry Seinfeld and Natalie Portman are on display.

“We have a Long Island Hall of Fame. These are large portraits, rendered in jack-o’-lanterns , of folks from Long Island that have done great things,” Schweitzer explains.

Among the locally themed installations, a functioning lighthouse replica of the Montauk Point Lighthouse, complete with a flashing beacon to light the way, is sure to attract attention. With history as a focus, it comes to no surprise that the Blaze would find its way to the historic village.

“We’ve looked at a lot of sites over the years and a lot of them have some good characteristics, but don’t have everything. Old Bethpage Village Restoration really had

everything,” Schweitzer says.

Of course, there are plenty of what one would consider Halloween staples that celebrate the spirit of the season, such as a 25-foot giant spider web and the Day of the Dead installation.

Hough is particularly fond of the Day of the Dead jack-o’-lantern tribute, among the new displays along this year’s trail.

“There are some skeletons and some sugar skulls. It’s really beautiful. I absolutely love it,” Hough says.

Other showstoppers include a thrilling pumpkin circus, a glowing Statue of Liberty, a pumpkin-filled Ferris wheel, and a planetarium. Plus, see a tribute to First Responders. This display involves carved jack-o’-lanterns depicting a firefighter heroically putting out a flame, honoring the bravery and dedication of our local heroes.

“The concept for that really came out of the early period of the pandemic, there was a lot of focus on First Responders and our healthcare workers and those on the front lines of dealing with the pandemic. It’s something that we’ve continued to celebrate,” says Schweitzer.

There’s so more to the trail than just carvings. Lighting and sound are integral to the Blaze experience. Each installation is depicted with an original score to create the perfect ambience.

Volunteers from local scout troops and high school honor societies are also involved, assisting in lighting the lanterns that line the path.

Also new this year, the Blaze is offering custom-made pumpkins to order. Surprise a special someone with a custom-carved pumpkin, displayed at the new Celebration Arch. Reservations are limited and must be made seven days in advance.

So carve out some time, there’s a pumpkin creation for everyone at the Blaze.

As Schweitzer says: “It’s really an event you can just go and relax and smile at. It genuinely is something that appeals to all ages.”

For an extra fall treat, stop by the Café Blaze for some yummy cider donuts and pumpkin beer. And check out the nightly pumpkin carving. It may inspire you to do create you own special seasonal décor at home.

One of Mandy Patinkin’s memorable roles — certainly one that lives on as beloved piece of pop culture — is his turn in the 1987 fantasy “The Princess Bride.” He played a man bent on revenge (“Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!”). It performed only so-so at the box office back then, but it’s come to be one of the most beloved movies of the 1980s. Relive all the fun — and Patinkin’s masterful portrayal of the Spanish swordsman — when the actor pops by Tilles Center for a special film screening, followed by a 45-minute conversation. His son Gideon Grody-Patinkin — who has contributed to the family legacy since he began filming his father and mother, actress-writer Kathryn Grody, during the pandemic and posting their interactions on TikTok — moderates.

Saturday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd. Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org.

Everclear

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, led by vocalist-guitarist-founder Art Alexakis, is back on the road. The band is joined by special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. The setlist for this tour includes all the hits from their extraordinary three decades-long catalog, spotlighting tracks off their album “Songs From An American Movie Vol. One,” to be released on vinyl later this year for the first time via Intervention Records. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, beginning with their major-label debut, 1995’s platinumselling album “Sparkle and Fade,” and its massive chart-topping hit “Santa Monica,” Everclear was soon a household name and catapulted into the masses.

Sunday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. $70.50, $50.50, $30.50, $25.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.

Photos courtesy Historic Hudson Valley Thousands of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns light up the night as the Halloween spirit is all a-glow, with Old Bethpage Village’s 19th century buildings and historic barns as a backdrop.

THE Your Neighborhood

Tom Colicchio on ‘why

he cooks’

Get an unprecedented look insights into the life of America’s top chef when Tom Colicchio brings his “Why I Cook” book tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, oct. 12, 2 p.m. Part memoir-part cookbook, Colicchio’s newest book shares an exclusive look inside the mind and kitchen of the beloved restaurateur multipleJames Beard and Emmy Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and television personality. Colicchio cooked his first recipe at 13-years-old — a stuffed eggplant from an issue of Cuisine magazine that he picked up out of boredom — and it changed his life. Through 10 memoir chapters and 60 recipes, “Why I Cook” shares Tom’s personal reflections of more than 40 years behind the stove. From pre-dawn fishing excursions with his grandfather to running the flat-top at the snack shack of the local swim club, to finding his way as a young chef in New York City, Tom chronicles the dishes and memories that have shaped him as a person and chef.

Through these meaningful dishes, gorgeous recipe shots, and images from Tom’s childhood, “Why I Cook” is the most personal look into Tom’s life yet. He recounts the extraordinary personal journey that brought him from his working-class Italian background in Elizabeth, N.J., to the award-winning kitchens of New York City’s best restaurants, to the set of “Top Chef” and the stage of the Emmy Awards, among his many endeavors. $95, $65, $54, $35. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure, Saturday, oct. 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Beth Ferry’s “The Scarecrow.” Later create a unique take home craft. The stroll starts at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), ending at the Thatched Cottage. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Fundraiser Gala

Support Giving Back to Community Corporation’s annual fundraiser, “Breaking Bread, Building Futures,” at Golden Terrace Banquet Hall, Saturday, oct. 5, 8 p.m. The fundraiser aims to make a difference, one donation at a time for the hungry locally and abroad. $120 for dinner, desert and a night of fun. To RSVP, visit Bit.ly/BreakingBread2024 or call (516) 612-4400. 120-23 Atlantic Ave., Richmond Hill.

Spooky Fest is back

A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families, whether you want to be scared — or prefer seasonal fun of the non-scary kind. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more, including the Mystical Garden. Get your fortune told, make a craft and dance with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get e scared, venture into the Haunted Woods, where zombies and dinosaurs hang out.. Admission starts at $22. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL. org for call (516) 764-0045 for more information.

Community Game Night

Looking to make some friends and play board games? Visit the Franklin Square Public Library, the third Wednesday of every month, at 6 p.m., to socialize and have fun at this free program. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required. 19 Lincoln Road. For more information, visit franklinsquarepl.org or call (516) 488-3444.

Hempstead House tour

Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Wednesday, Oct. 9, noon-1 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudorstyle 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.

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 Point Lookout Town Park, Sunday, Oct. 6, starting at 9 a.m. Meet in the southeast corner of the large parking lot on the south side of Point Lookout Town Park and will walk east along the beach toward Jones Inlet. After the beach walk, everyone will return to the parking lot, and drive west on Lido Boulevard to Lido Beach Passive Nature Preserve to walk through the bay marsh. 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.

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, Oct. 5, 9, noon-3

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

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.

Public Notices

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 10/09/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 621/24. FRANKLIN SQUARE - Nicola & Maria Mezzaucella, Renewal of grant to maintain 2-family dwelling., E/s Barrymore Blvd., 330’ N/o Hempstead Tpke., a/k/a 36 Barrymore Blvd. 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 Franklin Square 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 at 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

INDEX NO: 608851/2017

Notice of Sale COUNTY OF NASSAU --------------------------------X

Easton Capital Corp. Plaintiff, - against -

745 Anderson Corp., Juan DeJesus Portela Arce, Liliana Portela Gil, “John Doe” and “Jane Doe”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of the premises, Defendants. -------------------------------X

745 Anderson Corp. Juan DeJesus Portela-Arce, Liliana Portela-Gil, et. al., Third-Party Plaintiffs, - against -

Claudia Echeverri, Kevin

Blass, Shahram Delafraz, Kevin Finn, Rafael Raffaelli, Third-Party Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE, SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

Easton Capital Corp. v. 745 Anderson Corp., Juan DeJesus Portela Arce, Liliana Portela Gil.

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly filed on July 26, 2023, I the undersigned referee will sell at public auction at the at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., the premises known as: 745 Anderson Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010. Said Premises known as Section 35, Block 577, Lot 25 on the tax maps of Nassau County Approximate amount of Judgment: $811,299.70 plus interest, legal fees and costs

Premises will be sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment under Index No. 608851/2017

Michael Langer, Esq., referee

Kevin P. Finn, Attorney for Plaintiff 400 Post Ave Suite 305 Westbury, NY 11590

Dated October 3, 2024 149269

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 Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2018-RPL4, Plaintiff AGAINST Vincenza Dipasquale; Vito Dipasquale; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 5, 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 November 4, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 873 Court Road, Franklin Square, NY 11010. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, Section: 33, Block: 399, Lot: 10 & 11. Approximate amount of judgment $782,145.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612817/2022. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols

located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Matin Emouna, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-095942-F00 82585 149244

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust for registered holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-FF2, Plaintiff AGAINST Erslena J Jacob, The Estate of James S. Keaton a/k/a James Keaton, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 4, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1371 North Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and said State of New York, Section: 32, Block: 549, Lot: 50-52 & 249. Approximate amount of judgment $711,244.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613057/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held

“Rain or Shine”. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Howard Colton, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-057763-F01 82622 149246

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, SSA NE ASSETS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. IMPERIOUS CORPORATION, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 29, 2023, 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 November 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 389 Hunnewell Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 62 and Lots 19-20. Approximate amount of judgment is $445,342.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608286/2021. Jane Pastor Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Vallely Law PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 149271

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-6, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Rita A. Rodriguez a/k/a Rita Rodriguez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 15, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 15, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 74 Village Avenue, Hempstead a/k/a Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 32,

BLOCK: 685, LOT: 18. Approximate amount of judgment $393,667.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606791/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will 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 Heather D. Crosley, Esq, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-085675-F01 82130 148846

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS lnc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-16, Plaintiff AGAINST Jules Fabien, Carine Fabien, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 26, 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 October 22, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1692 Greenway Boulevard, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, Section: 37, Block: 655, Lot: 17. Approximate amount of judgment $881,221.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611126/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social

distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091013-F01 82034 148963

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSESTS MANAGEMENT SERIES 1 TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST VINCENT CHIAUZZI INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF LOUISE CHIAUZZI, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 14, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 22, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 508 Eureka Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 84, Lot 126A, 126B. Approximate amount of judgment $413,986.14 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606393/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002634 81126 148970

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff - against - PAMELA MOZILO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 13, 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 30th 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 in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 193 Beach Street, Floral Park, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11001.

(SBL#: 32-210-214 (L.G. 214-215)

Approximate amount of lien $744,697.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 617654/2022.

Lisa Segal Poczik, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

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

Dated: August 29, 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. 149110

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 1, 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 24th 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 in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 100 Geranium Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001. (S/B/L#: 32./188/41 and 42)

Approximate amount of lien $782,990.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 000151/2018. Karen C. Grant, 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 27, 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. 149106

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff against SANDRA R. WILKS DUPLAN, et al

Defendant(s)

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiffagainst - SHIRLEY GARTNER, et al Defendant(s).

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110,Armonk, NY 10504.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 25, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme

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Steve Aoki fans ‘get caked’ at Eisenhower

Nassau County welcomed worldrenowned DJ Steve Aoki last weekend at its Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park — drawing a crowd of over 30,000 fans who came out for an energetic show that closed out the county’s summer concert series.

Aoki is a well-known music producer and entrepreneur — famous for his high-energy performances and crowd interaction. He’s known for throwing cakes into the audience, crowd-surfing on inflatable rafts, and delivering electric dance music sets. Aoki has released numerous studio albums, including “Neon Future” and “Kolony,” collaborating with artists from different genres. His style of music makes him a versatile figure in the EDM scene.

In addition to his music career, Aoki runs his own record label, Dim Mak, which has launched the careers of several major artists. He’s also involved in philanthropic efforts, notably through the Aoki Foundation, which supports brain research and other charitable causes. Aoki’s concerts are usually

LEGAL NOTICE

packed with high-octane visuals, lights, and sounds that create a festival-like atmosphere.

“30,000 people came out last night

Steve Aoki at the Harry Chapin Lake -

Public Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT

ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2025

WHEREAS, on the 24th day of September 2024, pursuant to Section 105 of the Town Law and Section 181 of the Town Law the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District confirmed that the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing will be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, commencing at 6:30 pm at Fire District Headquarters located at 833 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY and WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners is required to adopt a proposed budget at least 21 days before October 16, 2024, so that it is available for public inspection prior to the Budget Hearing.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED THAT the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District has adopted a proposed Annual Fire District Budget for 2025 as of this date for the purposes of discussion and review at the Budget Hearing to be held on October 16, 2024 and a copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead and at the office of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District

Secretary at 833 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours. In addition, copies will be available on the night of the said hearing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District will hold the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for the fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, commencing at 6:30 pm at Fire District Headquarters, 833 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the residents and taxpayers of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District and to the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Commissioners for their respective consideration at this public hearing and for the purpose of considering the said resolution and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning same on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, commencing at 6:30 pm at Fire District Headquarters, 833 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT September 24, 2024

Attest: Kerry Santina Fire District Secretary 149274

Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 68 Albany Street, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 37. Block 548 Lot 30.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $141,543.89 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 606160/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules.

The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Lisa Daniels, Esq., Referee File # 11373796 149141

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 RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST FREDERICK BROWN, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered June 27, 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 October 28, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 412 Keller Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 32 Block 537 Lots 56-58. Approximate amount of judgment $753,717.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604683/2023. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001586 82410 149120

side Theater in Eisenhower Park,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman wrote on his Facebook page. “Thank you to our sponsor NYU Langone Health. And thank you to our law

enforcement and first responders for keeping everyone who attended safe during the concert.”

–Jordan Vallone

Aoki is known for throwing cakes into the crowd at his shows, and eager fans lined up to be hit by an epic shot.

Legendary DJ, music producer and entrepreneur Steve Aoki took to the stage in Eisenhower Park last week — entertaining a package house at the

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Over 30,000 fans packed into the fields around the theatre to watch the free show, sponsored by NYU Langone Health.

Hunter Auyeung, and Manny Auyeung waited for an opportunity to possibly be ‘caked’ by Aoki.

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‘We want our deck back’

Q. We have a large deck that finally needs to be repaired, and some parts replaced. It is wood with some steel beams, and we wanted to do the boards that look like wood but are made from plastics and supposedly last longer. We looked at several brands and aren’t sure what is best, but it probably doesn’t matter now. The prices came in very high for the work, and each contractor we have spoken to said we were only going to save money if we use all wood, including the beams. The beams are steel, as we understand, since they extend farther without as many columns. The funny thing is that we were replacing the wood because it started rotting and twisting after 15 years, bad enough that we don’t feel comfortable using the deck — it’s on our second floor, which is why we want fewer columns, so we can continue to use the ground level as an outdoor dining space. What can you recommend that we do? The costs make it impossible to move forward, and we really want our deck back.

A. I like to quote the oil filter commercial we used to hear all the time: “You can pay me now or pay me later.” In this case, you can spend the money on the less-costly wood, and then spend more money on re-treating the wood and repairs. As for the steel beams being replaced, it should be understood that steel is more compact for its strength, and the equivalent ability to span longer distances with wood requires much more wood, and it will more than likely be taller, meaning the beams will extend lower.

The synthetic decking materials are a much better choice, and the ones that are recycled resinbased, without the wood component parts in their composition, are at the top of the list of low maintenance, deterioration and replacement that you have with wood mixtures and wood deck materials. I have seen the difference many times over the years, including the landing deck in my own yard.

I originally built it out of cedar, which was supposed to be resistant to insects and, if stained properly, would last a long time, or so I thought. After just four years, the wood posts and the properly stained decking had become distorted with warping, twisting and some end rotting. I replaced the materials with synthetic decking and rails, and after 24 years, it’s still in great condition.

This problem of not factoring in the cost of maintenance, accessibility and the increase in material costs over time has often led to much greater expense in the life of buildings. You have to question yourself as to which is more affordable, the continued maintenance or initial costs. Remember that the people you are speaking to will do either system, wood or synthetic, because for them it’s a current job that they will leave behind and that you have to live with. Good luck!

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America’s support of Israel is vital —

now more than ever

Last Oct. 7, Israel was plunged into a crisis that has demanded both our attention and our action. As a rabbi and a proud Zionist, I’ve traveled to Israel twice since that tragic day — once to volunteer, and once to witness the devastation firsthand.

The scale of loss is staggering.

Israel’s top priority must be the rescue and safe return of the hostages, who have endured unimaginable trauma, and Israel must do everything in its power to secure their release. This aligns with pikuach nefesh, the Jewish principle that preserving life overrides almost all other considerations. Still, the mission of rescuing the hostages cannot justify widespread destruction. Ensuring the safety of innocent people on all sides of this conflict is essential for Israel, not just strategically but morally.

America’s support for Israel, especially in this moment, must be resolute but also thoughtful. Historically, the U.S. has

The

Abeen Israel’s strongest ally, providing military, financial and diplomatic backing. That partnership has helped Israel withstand threats, grow as a nation and secure its future. But in this current conflict, American support should also reflect the shared values of democracy and human rights. While Israel defends itself, it must do so in a way that seeks to minimize harm to civilians. The U.S. can play a role in pushing for that balance.

Its fight for survival must not lead it down a path that betrays its core values.

The American Jewish community is wrestling with this tension. For decades, many American Jews have offered unconditional support for Israel, rooted in a deep connection to the land and the need for Jewish survival. But in recent years, there’s been a shift. Many, especially younger generations, are questioning Israel’s policies, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This doesn’t mean turning away from Israel, but rather engaging in more critical conversations about its actions, while still standing firmly against terrorism. We cannot ignore the growing divide within the American Jewish community, where progressive voices are demanding

that Israel adhere to the same human rights values they champion in other contexts. These concerns are real and important. Yet it’s possible to support Israel’s right to defend itself while also holding it accountable to ethical standards. This dual approach — support coupled with honest critique — strengthens, rather than weakens, the bond between Israel and American Jews.

America’s involvement is more than just providing military aid and diplomatic cover. It’s about ensuring that Israel’s fight for survival doesn’t lead it down a path that betrays its core values. The principle of tohar haneshek, the purity of arms, demands that Israel’s military actions avoid unnecessary harm. It’s a concept deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, calling for restraint even in the heat of conflict. American influence, if used wisely, can help Israel stay true to this principle.

In a broader sense, America’s continued support for Israel must remain strong, but it also needs to reflect the complexities of the situation. This isn’t a black-and-white conflict, and American leadership should encourage Israel to

seek not just victory but a path to lasting peace. The rescue of hostages is crucial, but so is preventing a cycle of violence that further destabilizes the region.

At the same time, America must recognize that support for Israel isn’t just about defense. It’s about protecting a democratic ally that shares common values of human rights and justice. While military might is necessary, it must be tempered by the moral responsibility to minimize harm to civilians — Israeli and Palestinian alike.

In the end, America’s support for Israel is essential not just for Israel’s survival, but for upholding the values we hold dear. This is a moment of reckoning, when the stakes are high and the consequences of every decision are profound. The U.S. must stand by Israel, but also guide it in a way that ensures the preservation of life and the pursuit of peace. The hostages must come home, and this conflict must end with the preservation of the values that have always been at the heart of both nations’ aspirations.

Rabbi Michael Cohen is the clergical leader of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre. He served in the U.S. Army for over a decade, and is a member of the Long Island Board of Rabbis, the New York Board of Rabbis and the Central Conference of American Rabbis.

best of times, the worst of times for women

s women ascend, does misogyny spike?

Let’s start with a quiz: Exactly what part of their bodies are men willing to enlarge or remove or bleach or burn or exfoliate or liposuction or disfigure with waxes and curling irons and injections and dyes? How many guys spend their time and money putting fat in and taking fat out in a never-ending pursuit of physical perfection? Do they obsess about injecting fat into their thinning lips or sucking fat out of their expanding behinds? The answer is, not that many, especially when compared with the number of girls and women who willingly undergo painful medical procedures to meet standards of beauty promulgated by social media and a hard-to-change culture in which men often decide how women should look. Some women say they were miserable growing up because boys called them flat-chested. Others say all the guys did was stare at their big breasts. Some wanted enhancements. Some wanted reductions. But the frame of reference often was the approval of

boys and men.

This is not a new story, but there are new threads.

Now, apparently, small breasts are “in.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2023, more than 76,000 American women had elective breast-reduction surgery, a 64 percent increase from 2019. Who sets the standard? Often the values come from men rather than the women themselves. Influencers who have enormous power over our teenagers send messages subliminal and overt, saying: You are not OK as you are. Something needs fixing.

TI hope the increasing numbers of patients are seeking the surgery for sound reasons, not as a fashion statement.

hey are empowered like never before, and being attacked like never before.

The New York Times ran a story last week, “The Power (and Relief) of a Smaller Bosom,” reporting that the number of women seeking breast-reduction surgery has increased, especially among those under 30.

Why are more and more young girls choosing surgery?

To be clear: Breast reduction is often necessary. Ultimately, it is a decision between a woman and her doctor. It’s a big deal; the procedure can cause scarring and loss of sensation, and it requires anesthesia. For many teenagers and women, it greatly changes their life for the better, but results are not guaranteed.

Looking out at the political and cultural panorama at this time and date, I see women empowered in unprecedented ways. And perhaps because of that new power, they are being attacked, also in unprecedented ways. As women ascend, as we elect women to Congress and perhaps the White House, there is a companion piece: a significant movement to keep women down, to deny them their rights, especially reproductive freedom. Much of the misogynistic rhetoric begins at the top, with a presidential candidate and his acolytes who demand laws that control women’s bodies and choices.

When I was 24, married three years, I became pregnant, had a miscarriage and a D and C — dilation and curettage — at a local hospital. Emotionally, it was wrenching. But from a medical point of view, it went smoothly. The doctor met us at the hospital. He did the procedure and I went home. I was healthy enough to have two healthy children in the following years.

Today, because of draconian abortion bans passed by mostly male politicians

in a number of states, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the right to abortion, women who miscarry risk bleeding to death or suffering for hours before they can access basic life-saving treatment. Doctors are afraid to treat them. These measures are antiwoman, archaic and cruel.

By an accident of the time in which I lived my reproductive years, I had a safe post-miscarriage D and C. Now, 50 years later, we have fallen back to restrictive practices controlled by politicians, led by Donald Trump.

These threads connect in a tapestry of what it feels like to be a girl or woman today.

We need to be strong within ourselves to reject any messaging that tells us our bodies need fixes and surgeries. We have to be fiercely committed to women’s freedom to choose if and when to have children.

Pay attention to the messaging targeting women. Don’t sign up for surgery that alters your body without thoughtful screening and counseling. Don’t go for shortcuts, or any other kind of cuts, to achieve someone else’s standard of beauty.

Support individuals, and vote for individuals who see the ascendancy of women as fulfilling the promise of democracy.

Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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RANDI KREISS

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Even in a deep blue state, your vote matters

As the Nov. 5 election approaches, we urge every eligible Long Islander to exercise his or her fundamental right, and fulfill a crucial civic duty, by voting. The importance of registering to vote and casting your ballot cannot be overstated, especially in an election year when so much is at stake — from immigration policy to a woman’s right to choose.

While it’s easy to assume that New York state’s presidential electoral votes are a foregone conclusion for Vice President Kamala Harris — the state has not voted in the majority for a Republican presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan in 1984 — this election is about far more than just the race for the White House. Our state and local races have profound implications not only for our daily lives and communities, but also for the future of the country.

Take for instance the race in the 4th Congressional District, right here on the South Shore of Nassau County, where incumbent U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican, faces former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, a Democrat. Experts consider this race to be one of the — if not the — most competitive in the entire country. The outcome of this single race could determine which party controls the House of Representatives. Yes, you read that correctly: Your vote in this local race could have national ramifications,

LETTERS

Peter King on the ‘horse race’

To the Editor:

Re Peter King’s column last week, “After all the drama, it’s a dead heat”: After a list of “totally unexpected” events, Mr. King, seemingly surprised, declares the presidential campaign to be a “horse race.” It is not, however, despite these events but because of them that the race is too close to call. The issues that are on the ballot have been submerged by the media’s excessive focus on those that are not.

Mr. King’s call for voters to focus is correct, though his recitation of the issues omits many and misplaces others. Missing, for example, are abortion, gun legislation, disinformation, voter suppression/ballot diversion, Project 2025 and DeSantis-Blakeman-style personal militias. Crime is real, Mr. King says, an indisputable statement, but as the evidence shows, ought not to head the list.

I share Mr. King’s sentiment about living up to “the responsibilities and challenges of living in a democracy” which should begin

helping determine the makeup of the legislative body that decides both national and international policies.

And your influence doesn’t stop there. State Senate and Assembly races, as well as local elections, will shape policies that affect our schools, taxes, infrastructure, and quality of life. These are the decisions that impact us most directly, yet they often receive the least attention from voters.

The power to influence these outcomes is in your hands, but only if you’re registered and ready to vote. If you haven’t registered yet, or if you need to update your registration, visit vote.gov by the registration deadline, Oct. 26. Not sure if you’re registered? Vote.gov can tell you that, too. The userfriendly website simplifies the process, ensuring that you’re prepared to make your voice heard on Election Day. You can also register at the county Board of Elections, at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola.

For those who can’t make it to the polls on Nov. 5, New York offers several alternatives. Early voting runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, providing ample opportunity to cast your ballot at your convenience. Early voting locations can be found at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.

If you’re unable to vote in person, absentee voting is an option. You can request an absentee ballot by Oct. 26, at elections.ny.gov/request-ballot, or in

person, at the county Board of Elections, and return it by mail (postmarked by Nov. 5), or in person, at a polling location, by 9 p.m. on Election Day.

Democracy thrives on participation. When voter turnout is low, a small minority ends up making decisions for the entire community. By registering and voting, you ensure that your interests and values are represented at all levels of our government. Moreover, voting is a hard-won right that generations before us fought to secure and expand. Participating in elections honors their sacrifices and continues the work of strengthening our democracy.

In these politically charged times, it’s easy to believe that our individual votes don’t matter. Nothing could be further from the truth. Close races are sometimes decided by handfuls of votes, and every ballot cast sends a message about the issues that matter to our community.

You can educate yourself on the local issues and the candidates by reading the Herald. In the coming weeks, we will publish interviews with all of the candidates that are seeking your vote, so that you can cast an informed one.

Make your voice heard. Register to vote, encourage your friends and family to do the same, and show up to cast your ballot. Whether you choose to vote early, by mail or on Election Day, what matters most is that you participate.

concert, are shaping our future, and no one is excused. BRIAN

OPINIONS

When will we finally say, ‘Enough’?

Iwas a junior at Plainedge High School, in North Massapequa, in 2018, when 17 people died and 17 others were injured in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Parkland, Florida.

After the shooting, we wore orange to school — the color for protesting gun violence — and staged a walkout in solidarity with the school. We ran a fundraiser through the National Honor Society, from Plainedge to Parkland, to help a grieving community over a thousand miles away. And yet, it didn’t seem like enough. What words do you have to offer, thoughts you have to think, when something so senseless happens to people your age?

That year, everything changed. When we returned to classes in the fall of 2018, the front doors at Plainedge High had been changed to fortify the exterior. We weren’t permitted to enter or leave through any entrance except the main one, and we carried I.D. cards at all times.

But as demonstrated earlier this

month at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, sometimes no level of security is enough. It wasn’t enough at the Covenant School in Nashville last spring; it wasn’t enough in Uvalde, Texas, the year before. The list of schools and communities tarnished by acts of violence against children goes on and on, and at some point, I think we all can’t help but wonder: How many more?

Many will argue that guns aren’t the problem in America, and that instead we have a mental health crisis. I agree — we do. But the two are not mutually exclusive.

Erus pandemic, 1 in 5 children had a diagnosed mental health disorder. After 2020, surveys showed that 71 percent of parents said the pandemic had taken a toll on their child’s mental health — and things haven’t gotten much better since.

verything changed at Plainedge High in 2018 — but security isn’t enough.

Gun violence, and deaths related to it, have been on the rise. In 2020, gun violence claimed more lives than it had during any other year on record — more than 45,000. In 2022 it was the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens between ages 1 and 19.

Guns are a problem. But so is mental health.

The “mental health crisis” has long been Republicans’ scapegoat — their explanation for school shootings — and yet the party has done almost nothing to address their supposed concerns.

According to the American Psychological Association, before the coronavi-

LETTERS

Congressman D’Esposito’s ‘last straw’

To the Editor:

Soon after Anthony D’Esposito was sworn into Congress, I wrote to him, suggesting that he take a leadership role by introducing legislation to require universal background checks to purchase guns, and ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. I assumed that as a former police officer with direct knowledge of the frequency of gun violence and the understanding that the majority of his constituents favor gun control, he would consider my proposal.

I was wrong. In his response, D’Esposito circumvented the issue entirely. Obviously, he is more beholden to the NRA than to his constituents. That has not stopped him from asking for donations from me every day.

Now I read that, contrary to House of Representatives ethics rules, he hired his mistress and his fiancée’s daughter to positions in his local congressional office. That’s the last straw. I doubt he will resign, but certainly he should not be re-elected to Congress.

DOUGLAS MELZER Merrick

Is D’Esposito vulnerable to a House probe?

To the Editor:

It appears that the Herald may owe U.S. Rep Anthony D’Esposito and your readers a correction and an apology. Last week’s issue had a story with the headline “D’Esposito faces ethics probe over hiring.” It cited the House of Representatives’ code of conduct’s list of relatives who cannot be hired by anyone serving in the House. Neither a former fiancée (no longer a fiancée at time of hiring) nor an alleged mistress is on the list.

Why did the Herald have an incendiary headline that was contradicted in the sixth paragraph of the story?

Because D’Esposito’s holier-than-thou opponent, Laura Gillen, needed an opportunity to pontificate?

Gillen identifies as a Catholic who worked with Mother Theresa for about five minutes long ago. Gillen is proabortion because of her “own experience.” As she wrote in a Daily News op-ed piece in 2022, she had a medically necessary dilation and evacuation. Her experience was most unfortunate. But apparently she doesn’t know the difference between the termination of a human life through abortion and the removal of an already dead child.

Despite the fact that the data supports what we already know, 193 House Republicans voted against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which provided $2.35 billion to expand vital school mental health services; 210 voted against the American Rescue Plan Act, which provided $12 billion to address mental health needs arising from the pandemic; and 205 voted against the Mental Health Matters Act, which would provide grants for schools to hire more mental health experts and grow their mental health services.

America has a problem, and the longer we wait to address it, the more people will die. School shootings should have ended after Columbine, after Sandy Hook, after Oxford High School in Michigan. Students shouldn’t be afraid to go to school.

“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” is written in our Declaration of Independence, codifying the unalienable rights of all Americans. But as it turns

out, the children who have been senselessly murdered while their government stood by didn’t have those rights. Because if they did, they’d still be alive. Right?

Colt Gray, the 14-year-old charged with four murders for the shooting in Georgia, shouldn’t have had access to a gun. He displayed serious mental health concerns and had made threats in the past, and yet he carried out an act of extreme violence, with a weapon his father purchased for him.

The problem isn’t isolated to Georgia. Two weeks ago, right here on Long Island, a Bayville man was arrested because his 11-year-old son wandered out of his house carrying his father’s shotgun.

We can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines and hope things will change. The time for thoughts and prayers has passed. What we need is decisive action — action that addresses both gun control and mental health, because either one without the other is no solution.

The safety of children, the preservation of their future, depends on our ability to enact meaningful reforms. The question is no longer how many more tragedies we can endure, but when we will finally say, “Enough.”

Jordan Vallone is a senior editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.

As with her quick condemnation of D’Esposito for supposed violation of House ethics rules that do not apply, Gillen is ignorant of science and the law with regard to abortion. We do not need another addition to the idiocracy in D.C.

Gillen must not be elected. And the Herald apparently owes some apologies.

FRAMEWORK by Tim Baker

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