Long Beach Herald 08-15-2024

Chris Schneider, right, a 44-year-old from Seaford, was sworn in as a Hempstead town councilman on aug. 6, succeeding Chris Carini, who died last month. Former State Sen. Charles Fuschillo swore him in with Schneider’s family by his side.

Carrying on Carini’s legacy

Chris Schneider is appointed new town councilman

By CHARlES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

Chris Schneider, a Seaford resident who dedicates much of his time to giving back to the community, is a newly appointed Hempstead town councilman.

Schneider, a Republican, was appointed to the seat at an Aug. 6 Town Board meeting. He was approved unanimously with a vote of 6-0, and was sworn in to represent the 5th Councilmanic District, which encompasses Lido Beach, Point Lookout and parts of Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh, Seaford and Freeport.

The appointment comes after Councilman Chris Carini died unexpectedly on July 14, at age 49, while visiting family in Florida.

Carini was serving his second term after winning re-election last November. There will be a special election in November for a full term beginning next year.

“I am proud to welcome Chris Schneider as the newest member of the town board,” Supervisor Don Clavin stated in a news release. “Although the Town of Hempstead suffered a great loss with the passing of Councilman Chris Carini, the town board and I truly believe that Chris Schneider is the perfect person to carry on Carini’s legacy.”

Schneider, 44, has been active in the Wantagh and Seaford communities for over two decades. He has represented Seaford on the Nassau County Police Commissioner’s ComContinued on page 11

Headed to the beach? Check the surfboard

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

Summertime in Long Beach is filled with fun on the sand and in the ocean. Residents and visitors swim, surf, play volleyball, build sandcastles. It can all be good at the beach, but it can also be dangerous. Because of this, the city made some new additions at some of the entrances along the boardwalk last month: surfboardshaped signs detailing the conditions on the beach.

Iand until what time; the times of high and low tide; the height of the waves; the air temperature; and the UV index. They also include written comments from the lifeguards on duty.

t’s really a good thing for the city.

At the New York Avenue entrance on Monday, the lifeguards’ hand-written note read, “Rough water! No fins, no ins!” Conditions on the beach and in the ocean may change throughout the day, and the boards are the way to find out.

BRENDAN FINN president, City Council

There are three signs on the boardwalk, in front of lifeguard headquarters at New York Avenue, Riverside Boulevard and Neptune Boulevard. Each one has a sponsor: Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital, Beach Terrace Care Center, and Optimum.

“Actually, that used to be the way it was quite a few years back,” City Council President Brendan Finn said of the signs. “It’s really a good thing for the city.”

The signs inform beachgoers whether lifeguards are on duty,

“Sometimes conditions don’t really change all that much — dramatically or quickly,” Finn said, “so when they do, we want (the boards) to be changed. That’s the idea.”

And they were starting to make an impact already, according to Chief of Lifeguards Richard Borawski, helping both beachgoers and lifeguards. The patrons are more prepared, knowing if and when they can swim and how much protection they’ll need from the sun, which can lead to a safer day at the beach.

And the information the life-

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Waterfront Warriors gets $20K donation

Long Beach Waterfront Warriors recently welcomed dozens of wounded U.S. veterans and their families to Long Beach for a free, week-long vacation. Maple Family Centers helped support this joyous annual event, with a $20,000 donation to the nonprofit organization, which was launched by two Long Beach residents 17 years ago to show gratitude to the brave men and women in uniform who have given so selflessly in the cause of our freedom.

For a week in July, Long Beach Waterfront Warriors partnered with the Long Beach community to create a fun, memorable vacation for the veterans to share with their families. These special guests were treated to luxury accommodations at the Allegria Hotel and local residents’ private homes. They were honored during a parade through the west end of Long Beach. There were also surfing lessons, salon visits, fishing excursions, dinners at local restaurants, a trip to New York City, and, of course, days on the community’s beautiful beaches.

“As a Long Beach family, we are proud to support the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors and this wonderful annual event,” said John LaSpina, president of Rockville Centre-based Maple Family Centers. “Long Beach Waterfront Warriors is a local, volunteer-driven organization that brings the entire community out to welcome our nation’s heroes with

love. This special event brightens the lives of these special men and women who have given so much of themselves.”

Maple Family Centers, which owns bowling centers in Rockville Centre,

Coram and Flushing, as well as two bowling centers in Florida, is committed to raising funds to benefit veterans in the communities it serves. Over the years, Maple has raised more than

$750,000 for the Bowlers to Veterans Link, a national charity that supports recreational therapy programs to speed recuperation and boost morale of America’s veteran and active-duty service men and women. Funds that Maple raises for BVL are distributed to local organizations serving veterans in communities across Maple’s footprint, including the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors. These donations, which support therapeutic recreation programs for veterans, would not be possible without the generous support of Maple bowlers, who understand the company’s mission to brighten the lives of veterans every day and enthusiastically contribute to the cause.

Providing fun for friends and families since 1960, Maple Family Centers consists of five family-owned bowling centers including Coram Country Lanes in Coram; Maple Lanes RVC in Rockville Centre; Jib Lanes in Flushing; Maple Lanes Countryside in Clearwater, Florida; and Orange Bowl Lanes in Lakeland, Florida. A third-generation familyowned and operated company, Maple Family Centers is all about entertaining the community and building relationships. The LaSpina family share their joy of bowling with families and sports enthusiasts and lead MFC in supporting the needs of the community by creating fundraising opportunities for not-forprofit agencies.

Courtesy Maple Family Centers

The LaSpina family, which owns Maple Family Centers, donated $20,000 to Long Beach Waterfront Warriors. Teresa LaSpina-McCarthy, Joe LaSpina, John LaSpina, Gerald Snell and Patricia Farrell of Long Beach Waterfront Warriors, and Anita LaSpina,

Raising proceeds by pedaling in Long Beach

The grand tradition of the annual C.U.R.B. Bike Ride hit the Long Beach streets on Saturday, August 10. It is an approximate 11-mile ride not race around the City of Long Beach.

Proceeds from the ride benefit Citizens United to Remove Barriers, a local nonprofit organization that aids in accessibility issues for the physically challenged.

Since its beginning in 2004, the C.U.R.B. Bike Ride has raised over $230,000 for the C.U.R.B. organization and attracted over 2,000 bike riders.

This year’s ride featured community members of all kinds: residents, city officials, and even pets. Everyone gathered outside the Long Beach Recreation Center in the early morning to check-in and check out their bikes, ensuring they were ready to go.

This year’s event was the 21st installment in the bike tour.

–Brendan Carpenter

It wasn’t just people who went on the sightseeing

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Michael Rechter/Herald photos

People of all ages pedaled the streets of Long Beach for the 21st year of the tour.

Before taking off on the ride, people made sure their bikes were all ready to make the trek.

It was all smiles during the annual CURB Bike Tour in Long Beach.

City officials joined the community members that came out to ride the streets.

tour

dogs did too.

Starting a new chapter at the MLK Center

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

The Long Beach Martin Luther King Center is hosting an event to relaunch its programs and strengthen its ties with the community.

The MLK Center created “A New Day for the MLK” Fundraiser and Brunch, in partnership with the Long Beach Firefighters, DC9 Members, and the City of Long Beach. The event will be hosted at the center, 615 Riverside Blvd., on Saturday, Aug. 17, from noon to 4 p.m.

The event invites community members and local organizations to support the center’s mission.

“The MLK has been going through a lot of struggles, financial struggles, changes in leadership, we discussed as a board how we can sort of revitalize the

excitement that was once there, and the very rich programming that came out of the MLK Center.” Curry said. “We’re looking at all aspects of the organization, from the programming, from the leadership, from the relationships that we have with the community, as well as our local elected officials.”

In addition to the brunch, the event will include refreshing the center’s lobby with a new coat of paint, symbolizing

the relaunch of the center’s activities. Jackey Odom, the first-ever chairwoman of the MLK Center, will be honored and Long Beach Firefighter and MLK Board Member Max Almonte will be recognized at the event for their key roles in the center’s development and for their contributions.

“She’s (Odom) always been involved for so many years, decades, and we just thought she deserved that recognition,” Curry said. “She’s still, to this very day, involved in trying to (enhance) relationships with our school boards and various community leaders and trying to bring new programs to the MLK center. So we want to recognize her efforts for all of those years. I don’t think the center would be what it is without her hard work.

“And for Max, he is a valued member of the community, a valued board member, and very committed to the work,” she continued. “As a person of color, we also thought that it would be good to kind of hold him up, he should be something that every person of color in our community should aspire to be both in terms of his service as well as his professional achievements.”

For more information about the event and the Martin Luther King Center’s programs, which include everything from schooling to sports, visit the organization’s website at LBMLK.org.

Protecting Your Future

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Makes sure your assets go to whom you want, when you want and the way you want. This can be all at once, at stated ages, managed by someone more responsible, leaving someone out and preventing them from challenging, protecting heirs from themselves, etc.

Takes a social approach to estate planning by fleshing out potential sources of conflict ahead of time and taking steps to prevent discord and preserve family harmony.

Protects our client’s home and other assets from the high costs of long-term care either at home (community care) or in a facility (institutional care) and renders our clients eligible for Medicaid benefits to pay for their long-term care.

4. Avoids time-consuming and expensive

court proceedings on disability (guardianship proceedings) and on death (probate court proceedings).

5. Reduces or eliminates New York and federal estate taxes on estates over about seven million dollars using gifting strategies for single persons, and trust tax planning strategies for couples, by setting up a trust for each spouse allowing them to double the amount they can pass estate tax-free to their heirs.

6. Prevents assets you leave to your heirs from being lost to divorces, lawsuits and creditors and makes sure those assets pass by blood, instead of to in-laws and their families.

7. Provides a free review every three years to address changes in your health, your assets and your family so your plan works when you need it — not when you wrote it which may be decades earlier.

8. No charge for telephone calls and emails to the law firm so that questions and concerns may be addressed as they arise, putting your mind at ease.

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The Long Beach Martin Luther King Center is hosting ‘A New Day for the MLK’ Fundraiser and Brunch to strengthen its ties with the community.

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saving about $1,800 a year in energy costs with LED lighting.”*

—Guy Brogna, All Music Inc, Plainview

Meet Guy. He’s a local small business owner, rock bassist, and fan of LEDs. It didn’t hurt that he got $5,900 in rebates to replace his store’s old lighting with energy-efficient fixtures.* He says his store and his guitars look great in the new LED glow. And, with the monthly energy cost savings, he couldn’t be happier.

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Morning kickoffs for Nassau football

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Are you ready for some football?

Next Monday, all 53 Nassau County public high school football programs can begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 6 with six games leading up to the first full slate the following week.

Aside from eight-time defending Nassau Conference II champion Garden City moving to Conference III, perhaps the biggest news during the offseason was the decision to add an 11 a.m. kickoff slot to Conferences II and IV for the 2024 campaign, and potentially Conferences I and III next year, due to a shortage of officials.

“At this time we don’t have enough officiating crews to cover so many games at the same time,” said Section VIII football coordinator Matt McLees. “We’re at about 16-17 crews. Moving some games to 11 a.m. and others to 3 p.m. allows us to double up certain crews on Saturdays.”

One team largely affected by the earlier start time is Sewanhaka. Not only is head coach George Kasimatis’ squad debuting the school’s new nickname, the Ravens, half of its games will begin in the morning. Fortunately, Kasimatis noted, three of the four 11 a.m. kickoffs are at home. “We travel to Roosevelt in Week 2 and it’ll be interesting,” he said.

Massapequa (Conference I), Garden City (II), South Side (III) and Seaford (IV) won county titles last season, however the landscape has changed with Trojans moving to Conference III. Carey, the new top seed in II, seeks its first county title since going back-to-back in 2013-14 and opens at home versus Glen Cove Sept. 14.

Garden City’s first taste of Conference III football is Sept. 6 at Bethpage. Seaford, which must fend off conference newcomers Wantagh and Plainedge, opens at home Sept. 13 against Island Trees.

Massapequa, which last season was awarded the Rutgers Cup, presented annually to the most outstanding team in Nassau, opens at Oceanside Sept. 6 in game originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10.

Teams choosing to play a full game scrimmage can do so once 10 practices are completed, McLees said, making Aug. 30 the first potential date. Teams can hold joint practices as soon as Aug. 24 and are permitted to play 7 on 7 and also run 10 plays (11 on 11) in full gear. “It’s not a scrimmage by definition but teams can accomplish a lot with the joint practice,” he added.

Nine teams switch conferences

Along with Garden City, eight other teams have switched conferences for the

10 games to watch

Sept. 6: Massapequa at Oceanside

Sept. 14: Sewanhaka at Baldwin

Sept 20: Elmont at South Side

Sept. 21: Massapequa at Uniondale

Sept. 28: Calhoun at Mepham

Oct. 5: Oceanside at Freeport

Oct. 10: MacArthur at Carey

Oct. 10: Plainedge at Wantagh

Oct. 10: South Side at Garden City

Oct. 25: Wantagh at Seaford

upcoming season based on enrollment figures: Baldwin, Elmont, Manhasset, Herricks, Wantagh, Plainedge, Roosevelt and Glen Cove. Baldwin returns to Conference II where it spent the 2022 campaign and is seeded No. 10 this season. The Bruins, under new head coach Mike Robinson, open at home on their new turf field Sept. 14 against Sewanhaka. Elmont is the No. 3 seed in Conference III, whilst Manhasset is No. 7. Herricks is seeded eighth in Conference I. Longtime Conference III powers Wantagh and Plainedge are in Conference IV and will meet face to face Oct. 10 at Wantagh. Roosevelt, not long ago a member of IV, bounced to II and opens at New Hyde Park.

Thursday games Oct. 10

The sixth week of the season (fifth for many Conference III teams) will be played on Thursday, Oct. 10 due to Yom Kippur. Games will kick off as early as 2:15 p.m. (Elmont at Sewanhaka) and as late as 6 p.m.

Local coaching changes

Baldwin, East Meadow, Freeport, Mepham, Seaford all boast new sideline bosses.

Robinson is a Baldwin graduate who spent the past two seasons coaching the Bruins’ JV team after six years as a varsity assistant. Keith Lizzi takes over from Vin Mascia at East Meadow, the No. 6 seed in Conference I. Longtime Freeport assistant Jimmy Jones succeeds the legendary Russ Cellan at Freeport. The seventh-ranked Red Devils open at Massapequa. Tom Mazeika is the new head coach at Mepham, the No. 5 seed in Conference II, opens at home versus MacArthur. Seaford and new head coach Mike McHugh kick off defense of the Conference IV title at home against Island Trees.

Chase Bier and Oceanside open the season at home on Sept. 6 vs. Massapequa.

Michelle Ebel/Herald photos

Jake Classie, right, and Mepham will be playing for a new head coach this fall as Tom Mazeika takes over the helm of the Pirates.

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Signs offer info on waves, rips and more

Wguards provide can make their jobs a little less hectic. If people are hitting the sand more aware and prepared, there are likely to be fewer potential problems, and situations in which lifeguards need to act fast. Fewer swimmers are apt to get themselves into trouble if they are aware of the waves, tides and rip current locations beforehand.

e’re excited that the city decided to do the beach signage.

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Borawski said he hopes this is just the beginning of “pre-beach” awareness. He hopes that, one day, the notifications can become digital, with the potential for information to be undated by computer in the lifeguard headquarters and accessible by any beachgoer with a smartphone or mobile device as conditions change throughout the day.

Mount Sinai, Long Beach’s closest full-service hospital and the sponsor of the board at the Riverside Boulevard lifeguard headquarters, has partnered

one of the three new beach condition signs on the boardwalk, this one at riverside Boulevard, by the city’s central lifeguard headquarters.

with the city for years. The hospital has created a number of sponsorships in support of children and seniors as well as health education programs in Long Beach, and the city invited the hospital to take part in this project a few months ago.

“This new opportunity to us this year

is exciting, and for us it’s really just continuing our commitment to keep residents safe and keeping them informed,”

Mount Sinai’s vice president of public affairs, Dana Sanneman, said. “We’re excited that the city decided to do the beach signage, and we’re happy to part-

Brendan Carpenter/Herald photos the westernmost sign, at new York avenue, featured a note from the guards

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Finishers were crossing the finish line on the sand right out of the water, marking the end of their meaningful day.

Swimming for our past L.B. lifeguards

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the city’s beach patrol, hosted the 12th annual Lifeguard Memorial Swim at 9 a.m. on the Riverside Boulevard beach on Sunday, August 11. The one-mile swim is in

honor of all the deceased men and women who have served on Long Beach’s beach patrol team. All swimmers over the age of 14 who can swim one mile in 55 minutes or less, were invited to participate, and took to the sand and waters.

The 12th annual Lifeguard Memorial Swim took to the Long Beach waters on August 11, swimming in honor of past lifeguards for the city.

People taking part in the memorial swim weren’t just doing it for themselves, but for lifeguards long before them.

Special shirts were given out, as a way to ensure people remember the real reason for the plunge into the waters.

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Schneider is sworn in to Carini’s board seat

munity Council since 2022, and has served on the 5th District Graffiti Watch Task Force.

Carini, a Seaford resident, had long been involved with the Wantagh/Seaford Homeowners Association, which often focused on quality-of-life issues. Schneider has served on the board of the association for 20 years, and was the Seaford vice president before stepping down to focus on his duties as councilman.

“I will miss him terribly, but I know he’s going to be doing great things for Wantagh and Seaford, just like the late Chris Carini had done,” Ella Stevens, president of the homeowners association, said.

the community, led him to a role in government after he graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2002, when he started work as a legislative assistant in the Nassau County Legislature. In 2004, he began working in the State Senate, where he served under former Senators Charles Fuschillo, Elaine Philips, and current Senator Jack Martins, until 2017.

After his time in government, Schnieder began work in a senior leadership role for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

“I think it’s really impor-

He added that he wanted to connect people in his district with services they needed, whether town, county or other partners in government.

I think it’s really important that what you do for a living matters, and there’s no greater calling than helping

Thanks to his work with Fuschillo, Schneider says he’s familiar with issues in Bellmore, Merrick and Freeport, in addition to Wantagh and Seaford. Brian Devine, the town’s director of communications, said there were plans to set up a mobile town hall throughout the district for Schneider, so he can meet residents and learn more about their concerns.

“Whether someone’s call-

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Abrahams expressed concerns about the Town of Hempstead’s tax levy, which increased by a little over $2 million, which prompted him to run for office. He also disagreed with fee hikes for essential services.

“These back-door tax increases affect everything from seasonal and daily passes at town pools to parking permits, and sports league fees,” Abrahams stated in news release. “It’s happening on the backs of the taxpayer — the people are carrying the burden for the town’s fiscal mismanagement. It needs to change.”

For his part, Schneider aims to be an accessible councilman who connects people in the community with the help

“I would want people to know that I’m a passionate, active and involved

rience in government, has experience in nonprofit, but most of all, I really believe in helping people,” he said. “There’s nothing greater that you can do with your professional life than to body else. So if they need help, I’m

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Breakfast has long been referred to as the most important meal of the day. It’s especially important for kids to start the day off with some nourishment in their bellies before heading off to school. There’s ample evidence to show that the simple act of eating breakfast every day is a big part of maintaining a healthy weight and gives you brain power.

Studies have found that children who eat a healthy breakfast have higher energy levels and better learning abilities than similar students who do not eat breakfast. Harvard University researchers found that those who eat breakfast are significantly more attentive in the classroom and have fewer behavioral and emotional problems.

Of course, many of us find that time is not in abundance in the morning when we are getting ready for school or work. As a result, we grab a couple of bites or gulp down some coffee or maybe some hot cocoa for the kids before heading out or skip breakfast altogether.

Eating a nutritious breakfast is a great way for children to be on target to meet their daily needs for key nutrients, like calcium the all-important bone-building mineral. Children who don’t eat breakfast also are less likely to get all of the essential nutrients they need each day to thrive.

Shake up your family’s milk and cereal routine and think outside the [cereal]box: it’s easy for every family member to find

Quick bites

their favorite way to start the day. Try these ideas to boost school success.

Yogurt packs a punch: Individually packaged yogurts make a healthy and quick meal for anyone in the family. A good source of protein and calcium, yogurt is also filled with helpful bacteria that promote digestive health. And try creating parfaits with layers of vanilla yogurt, fruit and granola.

Focus on fruit: Keep a container of fresh fruit salad in the refrigerator. A bowl of mixed fruit is refreshing and healthy.

Satisfying smoothies: Smoothies made from fruit and yogurt are fast and can be stored in portable cups to take in the car on the way to school.

Excellent eggs: Whip up a fast egg sandwich. Saute egg whites in a frying pan and place between two slices of toasted whole wheat bread.

Muffin mania: Make a batch of low-fat, high-fiber muffins over the weekend. Grabbing a muffin and a is an easy breakfast.

Beyond the bread: Use a sandwich or

panini maker to create homemade breakfast tarts. Fill bread or pitas with fresh fruit or peanut butter and use the cooker to seal them shut.

Think grab-and-go

When time is of the essence and the morning seems to be overwhelming, it’s tempting to forgo breakfast despite our best intentions. Therapeutic dietitian Lena Beal, M.S., RD, LD, shares some of her favorite grab-and-go breakfast ideas:

√ Blend one cup of almond milk, half of banana, and bag of frozen blueberries or strawberries for a delicious smoothie.

√ Spread two brown rice cakes with natural peanut butter and add a side of Greek yogurt.

√ Scramble two eggs with low-fat mozzarella cheese. Add baby spinach and salsa and serve on two whole-wheat tortillas.

√ Grab a cup of plain low-fat yogurt and top with fresh raspberries and crunchy wholegrain cereal or granola.

√ Make a bowl of plain oatmeal and add cinnamon, walnut halves and raisins.

√ Spread low-fat cream cheese on a wholegrain toasted bagel. Top with sliced strawberries.

√ Add lean ham and low-fat Swiss cheese to a toasted whole-grain English muffin.

√ If your taste buds just don’t crave breakfast foods, try a peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole-grain bread or even leftover rice mixed with low-fat yogurt, dried fruit and nuts, and sprinkled with cinnamon.

Photo: Start the day right and boost school success with breakfast that packs a punch.

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Nassau County officials are reminding residents to remain vigilant of scams and the different types of ways scammers will attempt to steal your assets.

Nassau County warns of potential types of scams

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Following several reported scams, that have led to arrests in Nassau County, including an elder scam in East Meadow on July 31, the county is reminding residents to be vigilant and know the warning signs of potential scams.

According to a news release shared by the Nassau County Police Department and Patrick Ryder, commissioner of police, the county is urging residents, particularly seniors, to remain vigilant as numerous scams continue to circulate in the area.

Just last month, two Bronx men were arrested after attempting to scam a 73-year-old East Meadow resident. The men allegedly called the East Meadow man, and told him his bank account had been compromised. Police were called and the men were arrested without incident. A subsequent investigation revealed that they were responsible for numerous additional scams.

Fraudulent activities by scammers are designed to exploit vulnerable individuals, costing them thousands of unrecoverable dollars.

One of the more prevalent scams is the home improvement scam, where fraudulent contractors approach homeowners with unsolicited offers for home inspections or repairs. In some cases, these individuals even cause damage themselves to justify their services. Residents are advised not to let unknown persons into their homes and to avoid paying for work that wasn’t approved or completed. To protect themselves, they should try to pay by check or credit card to ensure a record of the transaction.

Another scam that has been reported is the flat tire scam. Victims are often targeted shortly after exiting a bank or shopping center. The scam involves a staged flat tire, where a seemingly helpful person offers assistance. While the victim is distracted, an accomplice enters their vehicle and steals property.

The relative arrested scam is also a common tactic used by scammers. Victims receive a phone call informing

them that a relative has been arrested or involved in an accident. The caller demands bail money, often arranging to meet the victim in person or instructing them to pay with gift cards.

In the social security scam, scammers claim that the victim’s Social Security number has been used in fraudulent activities. They threaten financial loss unless the victim provides their bank account information or sends gift cards.

The IRS scam involves callers impersonating IRS agents, claiming that the victim is in danger of being arrested or fined due to tax discrepancies. Victims are pressured to make immediate payments, often via gift cards, which the IRS would never request.

Other scams include the lottery scam, where victims are falsely notified that they have won a cash prize but must pay a handling fee to claim it, and the computer scam, in which victims receive a message while online stating there is a problem that requires remote access control to fix. The scammer then gains access to personal information and online banking details, stealing funds.

Additionally, the arrest warrant scam sees victims receiving a message from supposed law enforcement officers requesting gift cards to void an arrest warrant, while the PSEG Scam targets residents and small business customers, demanding immediate payment to avoid service disconnection.

The Amazon scam alerts victims to fraudulent activity on their accounts and instructs them to pay off the balance with gift cards.

Illegal scams are costing honest citizens significant amounts of money, the county says. Nassau County officials are urging residents to stay informed and share this information with family members, neighbors, and particularly the elderly, to help prevent further victimization.

Those who believe they’ve been a victim of a scam should call 911 immediately. Residents with information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible are encouraged to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477.

‘Unstoppable’ women gather in Bayville

By Melissa Berman

With the theme “(WE) are UNSTOPPABLE” running through the day, RichnerLIVE’s second annual Women’s Summit, at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, brought together thought leaders, innovators and barrier-breaking women for conversations.

Nearly 300 people attended to hear 27 speakers on various topics — women’s leadership, impact and inclusion, financial fitness, social media — as well as a number of panels. There were 24 vendor booths and multiple raffle prizes at the Aug. 6 event.

Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLIVE, opened the keynote lunch session with a message that set the tone for the speakers.

“When we envisioned this year’s summit, we were inspired by the resilience, determination and unwavering spirit that women across Long Island exhibit every single day,” Amato said. “Whether in the boardroom, classroom, homes or communities, women are breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings, and proving time and time again that nothing can hold us back.”

The summit featured wellness activities in the morning before the sessions began — beach yoga, breathwork and reiki, color analysis and meditation.

Four-time Emmy award-winning reporter and anchor Antoinette Biordi, of News12, hosted the keynote lunch panel session.

“I really believe that conversations about women’s empowerment, leadership and mentorship deserve to be heard,” Biordi said. “Everyone here can do something to lift each other up, and for the next generation as well.”

Keynote speaker Carrie Kerpen, founder of the Whisper Group, an exit readiness advisory practice for womenowned businesses, discussed why speaking at the summit was important for her and women in business.

“I think that the pressure that we are under as women in the workplace is causing us to lose touch with what we really want, and we are losing the ability to hear our own intuition and connect with our own intuition,” Kerpen said.

The one area, according to Kerpen, in which women need to improve is getting the appropriate value for their business when it is sold or they leave.

“My hope is to help women business owners take their lifestyle businesses and turn them into life-changing assets to build generational wealth,” she said.

Another keynote speaker, Lindsay Kaplan, co-founder of CHIEF, described how failure is a part of one’s success path.

“We have a tendency as humans to blame failure on ourselves just as much as we often attribute success to ourselves, and timing, luck, and being in the right place at the right time,” Kaplan said. “We are constantly looking at those around us, and it creates this inferiority. We need to focus on our own growth and define happiness for our own terms.”

Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Com-

munications, said he was impressed by the turnout, and the participants’ dedication to enhancing their business skills.

“Seeing nearly 300 accomplished, dynamic, professional women here is truly inspiring,” Richner said. “Your presence at this RichnerLIVE event demonstrates your commitment to empowering one another and making a positive impact on society.”

The event supported the Moxxie Mentoring Foundation with a portion of the net proceeds, furthering the Heralds’ and RichnerLIVE’s commitment to women’s empowerment. The principal sponsors of the event were T-Mobile for Business, AT&T, Cona Law, the Stefan’s Group, National Grid Ventures, and Nassau University Medical Center. Please visit www. richnerlive.com/2024-wesummit/to view all sponsors and photos.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The guests at the second annual Women’s Summit during the luncheon.

The Be Worthy panel, from left, Yolanda Brook Carrington, Meg Ryan, Dr. Neva Alexander, Kamona Ayres, Subrina Oliver and moderator Terri Alessi-Miceli. Cocktail sponsor T-Mobile for Business.

Sharen Cox Phillips, far left, Stuart Richner and Magdalonie ParisCampbell.

Alexa Anderwkavich/Herald photos Magdalonie Paris-Campbell, far left, Seema Bhansali, Arianna Savoca, Tamara Morrison and Jennifer Mock Donohue.

Workshop host Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Julie Allegretti.

Keynote speaker Carrie Kerpen.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The Looking Good Feeling Good workshop speakers, from left, moderator Mae Caime, Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia, Brenda Gonzalez, and Dr. Roxanne Carfora.

Christina Armentano, far left, Dr. Maria Conzatti, Aoifa O’Donnell, Tifphani White-King and Sharen Cox Phillips.

Keynote speaker Susan Gatti.

Antoinette Biordi, moderator of the Permission to Achieve luncheon panel.

Donna Stefans at her Financial Fitness workshop.

The crowd listened to the UNSTOPPABLE speakers.

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What you need to know about the ERA this year

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

This November, voters in New York will have the opportunity to vote on an amendment to the state’s constitution, aimed at ensuring equal rights to all under law.

The current equal protection clause in the state’s constitution already prohibits discrimination based on “race, color, creed or religion.” The amendment will allow New York voters to include additional classifications that people cannot be discriminated against, such as ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

The decision to include the amendment on this year’s ballot came in midJune. New York’s Attorney General Letitia James said it was “a huge victory in our efforts to protect our basics rights and freedoms.”

“The ERA was advanced to protect access to abortion care, enshrine this basic right in our constitution, and protect people from discrimination,” she said. “We will continue to do everything in our power to protect these rights and ensure everyone can live safely and freely in the great State of New York.”

Advocacy groups at both the state and local level are beginning to spread the word about what the amendment entails. The League of Women Voters of Central Nassau recently held an “Appetizer & Postcard Party,” aimed at educating neighbors on what the ERA is.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights. It empowers voters and defends democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation at various levels of government, and there are several chapters on Long Island.

Susan Cushman, the advocacy chair for the Central Nassau division, said the idea was to bring people together at the Appetizer & Postcard Party, so the community and members of the league could learn about the amendment, and if they support it, write postcards that were mailed to addresses, provided by New Yorkers for Equal Rights, a coalition that supports the amendment.

At the event, which took place at the Baldwin Diner last month, attendees wrote on their postcards: “On Nov. 5, don’t forget to ‘flip the ballot’ and vote on the new NY ERA for all New Yorkers.”

The event was successful, and 500 postcards were written.

Cushman, a professor at Nassau Community College, where she teaches English and women’s and gender studies, said the amendment is not an abortion access measure.

“Pregnancy outcomes suggests that if women have unexpected issues or problems with their pregnancy, they’re not going to be criminalized for it,” she said. “They have access to services that

Background on the Equal Rights Amendment

■ In New York, residents are protected from discrimination based on race, color, creed, or religion, according to the equal protection clause in the state’s constitution.

■ The Equal Rights Amendment, which will be listed on ballots as Prop 1 in November, will expand the scope of protection. If approved by voters, it will also prohibit discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

include protecting their future fertility. That’s really important for people to understand.”

Cushman said she feels people are supportive to the amendment, once they learn what it entails. But, she added, that is the problem — not many people even know about it. Several new people joined the league at its last meeting, Cushman said, it served an important educational purpose for other attendees.

“I do think people are receptive to it,” Cushman said of the amendment, “and I agree that people generally don’t know a lot about it. They think we already have a New York ERA, and that’s enough.

“We want to take action, we want to spread the word — and that’s why we thought the postcard party would be such a great idea,” she went on. “We could put it on our website, or we could email people, but it doesn’t bring a community together.”

On November’s ballot, the amendment will be the first proposal on the ballot, labeled as Prop 1. The current ERA, Cushman said, does not cover the full scope that the new one would, if approved by voters in November.

“That’s why when I try to explain it to people, it’s a pro-health care measure,” she said. “It’s not just about women in pregnancy outcomes — it also protects your discrimination in these other areas, like age, ability, LGBT issues. It’s the 21st century. It’s time to have a stronger New York Equal Rights Amendment.”

Voters interested in learning more about the Equal Rights Amendment, the League of Women Voters of East Nassau will hold a meeting on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Levittown Public Library. The library is at 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown. For more about the league, and to find local chapters, visit LWV.org.

STEPPING OUT

More than just a

HIGHLAND FLING

Celtic traditions shine proudly at Old Westbury Gardens

By Danielle Schwab

Old Westbury Gardens lush grounds fill once again with those unmistakable bagpipe sounds and spectacle during a revamped edition of its annual summer festival. This year the popular event’s scope has expanded to celebrate the vibrant traditions of Long Island’s thriving Celtic communities.

Besides those pipers, traditional competitions and highland dancing — along with plenty of entertainment and assorted activities for lads and lasses — there’s much end of summer revelry to enjoy. Everyone will be fully occupied all day, next Saturday, Aug. 24.

This year Old Westbury Gardens staff is hosting solo (without participation from longtime co-hosts Long Island Clan MacDuff). The result is an energized refresh.

“Rather than focusing just on the culture of Scotland, we [wanted to] expand it a little bit so that we could avail ourselves of all of the great Irish bands and step dancers and all of these those things that span both the Scottish and the Irish cultures,” says Maura Brush, Old Westbury Gardens CEO and director.

Pipe and drum bands will fill the air with stirring music transporting attendees to those rolling hills of Ireland and Scotland. An extensive diverse lineup of musical and Irish dance entertainment complements these bands that participate yearly.

Headlining the festival this year, Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones bring the classic tradition of Irish balladry into a new age. Lead singer, the famed songwriter-storyteller Derek Warfield, is a legend of the Irish music scene who enjoyed phenomenal success for some 40 years with the Wolfe Tones. He’s now gathered some of the finest Irish musicians and singers together to reinvigorate beloved Irish tunes. They bring their musical tradition forward with a reverence for Ireland’s past and the energy and optimism of a new generation.

“Their sound is what so many people probably expect to hear when they come to Old Westbury Gardens,” Brush says.

• Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• $25, $22 seniors, $12 children, $12 members; advance purchase required

• 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury

• Tickets and information available at OldWestburyGardens.org or (516) 333-0048

Harper’s Ferry, a popular local Irish-American folk band also participates, with their appealing mix of traditional and modern Irish tunes combined with Americana and classic rock.

“Our band members are all native Long Islanders with a deep appreciation for local historical sites, especially Old Westbury Gardens,” says s Harper’s Ferry frontman Martin Kearn. “We see each performance as a blessing to spread our passion for Irish and Scottish heritage with the community.”

Other performers include bagpiper-percussionist Jessie Ofgang and soloist Charlie Zahm, who entices audiences with his instrumental prowess and rich baritone. Both have their own unique twist on bringing Celtic culture to melody.

“Their instruments are meant to be played outside in the green fields and we just have the perfect place,” Brush enthuses.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Celtic festival without some rhythmic Irish step dancing. The skilled dancers from four distinguished Irish dance academies will impress with their incredible footwork.

As is tradition, what are known as the Highland Games remain one of the festival’s main elements.The games continue to test athletes’ strength in heavyweight contests that date back

That pitchfork requires some coordination to successfully loft the 20 lb. burlap bag stuffed with straw over

pipers and drummers prepare to

centuries, especially the caber toss.

The caber is a long, tapered pine pole or log. The “tosser” balances it vertically by holding the smaller end and then runs forward and tosses it so that it turns in the air with the larger end striking the ground first. Ideally, the pole strikes in a strictly vertical position, and the athletes are scored based on how closely the throw lands at a 12 o’clock position.

Think of it as throwing a telephone pole according to Brush. “It’s a giant log that gets thrown, and then the distance is measured, and whoever throws the throws it the furthest is the winner,” she says.

For the experienced competitor, these logs can be heavier than 125 pounds and longer than 20 feet long.

Tossing the Sheaf and Putting the Stone also attract attention. Tossing the Sheaf involves flinging a bale of hay over a horizontal pole with a large pitchfork. Putting The Stone, is similar to the traditional Olympicstyle shot put, but uses a large stone.

Want to get in on the competition? Visitors are encouraged to go for it.

“There are professionals that will be coming but there are opportunities for amateurs to sign up and participate as well,” Brush adds.

After all that exertion, folks are bound to work up an appetite. Take a moment and check out the food offerings, including fish and chips and Scottish shortbread.

It’s always a fun-filled family day with other unique experiences, including a Birds of Prey exhibition, British automobile showcase, and even curling hosted by the Long Island Curling Club. Kids will enjoy plenty of activities, including a version of the caber toss with lightweight “cabers” and an old-fashioned tug of war.

All involved are eager to welcome both older and newer generations, to preserve the fetival’s rich history.

“We’re not just relying on those who have always come, but also want people who are checking it out for the first time. This can become a new tradition for them,” Brush says.

Double Vision

The 1970s and ‘80s come alive when Double Vision brings their “Foreigner Experience” to the Paramount stage. Whether you’re a lifelong Foreigner enthusiast or a newcomer eager to experience the magic, Double Vision promises a night of electrifying entertainment. The spirit of rock ‘n’ roll lives on, one unforgettable performance at a time, with this group of talented musicians and die-hard Foreigner fans. Double Vision has perfected the art of bringing to life the unforgettable hits that have defined generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. Drawing inspiration from Foreigner’s unmistakable sound and stage presence, Double Vision delivers a performance that pays homage to the band’s legacy while infusing their own charisma and enthusiasm.

Saturday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Zac Brown Tribute

Enjoy an evening of foot-stomping fun with the music of the Zac Brown Tribute Band. Get ready to sing along to all your favorite Zac Brown Band hits, from “Chicken Fried” to “Toes” and everything in between. Founded in 2012, ZBTB is the premier tribute to the chart-topping Zac Brown Band. With 13 numberone singles and three Grammy wins, the Zac Brown Band is one of the hottest names in the music business; ZBTB is the first and most authentic tribute to their recorded music and live show. Not only does ZBTB capture the sound and creativity of ZBB, but they bring a similar atmosphere of family to their shows while engaging the audience in a way that is all their own. With classics like “Enter Sandman” and “Ants Marching”, as well as, modern hits like “There’s Nothing Holding Me Back” and “Little Lion Man” in the set, there’s something for everyone at a ZBTB show

Friday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

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The Caber Toss separates the strong from the strongest.

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step proudly around the grounds of Old Westbury Gardens honoring a cherished heritage.

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Aug. 24

Disco fever

Boogie along with Disco Unlimited, Saturday, Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park. When Disco Unlimited hits the stage, you are instantly transported to a time when Saturday nights meant white suits, platform shoes and your very best dance moves. And dance you will — when you experience the magic created when the boogie begins.

Capturing a time in music that to this day has not been matched, the exhilarating band will draw you in with their powerful vocals, tight harmonies and dance grooves all coupled with a synchronized stage and light show that creates an unforgettable concert experience — the best of disco nights. Close your eyes and you will truly believe you are listening to the original artists. Hear the best of Tavares, France Jolie, The Trammps, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Yvonne Elliman, Anita Ward, Deney Terrio, George McCrae, Bonnie Pointer, Melba Moore, Maxine Nightingale, Carol Douglas, and so much more. Joe Cool, Sista Soul, Funky Sista, Strat Cat, Wild Jerry and The MacDaddy comprise this group of unique and experienced musicians who love and live this era of music. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCcountyNY.gov/parks.

Dramatic Play

Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, Aug. 19, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground. In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop, children will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds. Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed in the story.

Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build self-confidence. Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Historical Society Arts and Crafts Fair

Browse among the hundreds of vendors that line the boardwalk from Long Beach to Edwards Boulevard, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Pick up a special gift or something for yourself. For more information, visit LongBeachHistoricalSociety. org.

Art talk

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Sept. 5, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. No registration required, but limited seating. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Pet Adoption Program

Adopt your “fur-ever” friend this summer. There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during the ”summer of love” at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Now through Sept. 1, all pet adoption fees are waived and include free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. There is a $10 license fee for dogs. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cats before stepping foot in the shelter online at HempsteadNY. gov/179/Animal-Shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page at Hempstead Town Animal Shelter. For more information, contact (516) 785-5220.

Seasonal Sprouts

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Seasonal Sprouts session, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-noon. Children (ages 4 to 6) can tour the gardens with guided activities exploring smells, sight, sound, and touch, even taste in planting a tasty veggie. $8 per child, $15 adult. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Let’s Play Bingo

Enjoy a fun evening out friends and family, hosted by Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-el of Long Beach, Saturday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. Includes dessert bar and four cards per game with stamper. Prizes for game winners. With art sale, starting at 5:30 p.m. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Temple Emanu-el of Long Beach, 455 Neptune Blvd. Call the Temple Office at (516) 431-4060 for reservations.

Movie Night

Enjoy a film outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Wednesday, Aug. 21, dusk, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. See last year’s summer sensation “Barbie.” Starring Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the film follows them on a journey of self-discovery through Barbieland and the real world following an existential crisis. It is also a commentary regarding patriarchy and the effects of feminism. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

Mah Jongg club

Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join in the game, at Long Beach Library, Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the auditorium. Practice your skills and have fun while you do it. Bring your own Mah Jongg tiles. 111 W. Park Ave. For more information, visit LongBeachPL. com or call (516) 432-7201.

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Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament

Come get sandy and play some fun volleyball while raising for a good cause at the 28th annual Michelle O’Neill Tournament, Saturday, Sept. 7. Enjoy the thrill of playing, or watching, and music, raffles, food and merchandise. For more information, visit MONFoundation.org.

Summer concert series

Enjoy some tunes on the beach as the summr concert series continues , Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. Enjoy Latiino Night with Titio Puente Jr. on Edward Boulevard Beach.

Ask the tech guy

Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device? Join Long Beach Library’s Tech Guy, every Wednesday, 2-3 p.m., to get answers to your pressing tech questions. 111 W. Park Ave. For information, visit LongBeachPL.org.

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‘Sunday Science’ Workshop

It’s a bug’s life at the Center for Science Teaching & Learning, Sunday, Aug. 18, 10-11:30 a.m. Kids are of all ages are invited to explore bugs at Tanglewood Preserve during the hands-on drop-off program. Kids will meet exotic invertebrates from around the world and find out what makes each one special, then search the preserve’s grounds to see what bugs live in our backyard. Registration required. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Register at ctsl. org or call (516) 764-0045.

Circus antics

Aug. 17

Get in on the action with I.FLY Trapeze, Long Island’s only flying trapeze and circus arts school. Families will enjoy “Wild West Circus,” Saturday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m., at Eisenhower Park. I.FLY Trapeze puts spectators up close to the aerialists who perform amazing feats of athleticism and agility 25 feet in the air. Performances include Chains, Silk and Lyra, with comedy and on the grounds acts with Balancing and Baton, also a Flying Trapeze Finale. Next to the Nassau County Aquatic Center off Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Free parking available in lot 1A adjacent to the trapeze. For more, visit IFlyTrapeze.com.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Labor Day Run

Come run on the boards for the 34th annual Robert McAvoy Labor Day 5-mile race on Monday, Sept. 2. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on Laurelton Boulevard. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov/races.

Movies on the Beach

Experience the thrill of watching the classic blockbuster, “Jaws,” right on the shore-line on the Edwards Boulevard beach on Friday, Sept. 6. The movie will start at dark. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov/movies.

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TOH sues Florida sanctuary to reclaim dogs

By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

The Town of Hempstead is taking legal action to recover four dogs from an animal sanctuary in Florida, claiming the organization violated the town’s agreement plan to care for them. The dogs were originally placed in the town animal shelter in Wantagh.

On July 26, the town filed a lawsuit against PawsEver Home, a nonprofit facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to recover the dogs, which were transferred to the sanctuary by the town six months ago. The Town of Hempstead had given the dogs to PawsEver to provide them a better life after years of unsuccessful adoptions. But in a June 17 letter addressed to Michael Breitsprecher, the sanctuary’s president, the town informed the sanctuary that it had terminated its agreement with PawsEver, and demanded that all town animals in its possession be returned.

The Florida rescue began caring for the dogs after Breitsprecher signed an agreement in February to become a “placement partner” with the town animal shelter. The partnership, according to the agreement, is “a collaborative program designed to provide dogs and cats a second chance in a loving home and to increase the save rate for the Town of Hempstead’s lost, abandoned, and surrendered animals.”

But Brian Devine, the town’s director of communications, said the town had cut ties with the shelter after discovering information about numerous legal proceedings initiated against PawsEver.

“Despite our numerous demands, PawsEver Home has refused to return the four dogs that were initially placed under their care based on the fraudulent information they provided to the Town during the screening process,” Devine said in a statement. “As such, the town has sued this organization to retrieve these dogs.”

The four dogs are Lenny, a Labrador retriever mix; Dexter, a retriever mix; Wally, a terrier mix; and Tucker, a hound.

According to the lawsuit, it was discovered that the Florida sanctuary was facing eviction after failing to pay its landlord $8,850 in rent, plus late fees, since February, which has left the facility unable to provide sufficient care and shelter for the dogs.

PawsEver had not responded to requests seeking comment before the Herald went to press on Monday.

As part of its agreement with the Florida shelter, the town shelter reserved the right to investigate and “reclaim any animal in the (placement partner organization’s) custody,” the suit states, “upon the discovery of evidence or allegations of inappropriate or insufficient care of an animal placed with a partnering organization.”

The suit alleges that PawsEver’s eviction would put the animals’ well-being in serious jeopardy because, if the sanctuary fails to make a settlement payment to its landlord, the sanctuary, and the town’s dogs, “would be forcibly removed from the premises.”

The lawsuit comes after a News12 investigation in May, which found 13 infractions of animal welfare laws against Breitsprecher, which included “operating illegal animal boarding facilities without permits, violating dangerous dog regulations and hindering animal control investigations.” In addition, News12 reported that Florida court records revealed an incident in which animal-control officers investigated Breitsprecher for having a U-Haul filled with over 20 dogs in crates and no ventilation.

“Going forward, the Town has instituted additional safeguards in our screening process for potential rescue partners to further protect the wellbeing of the dogs and cats in our care,” Devine’s statement read.

The Town of Hempstead is suing to reclaim four dogs from the PawsEver Home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after the Wantagh shelter terminated its agreement with the Florida sanctuary.

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REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiffagainst - MARTIN P. NOWAK, et al

Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 29, 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 4th day of September, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 113 New York Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561.

(Section: 59, Block: 265, Lot: 28)

Approximate amount of lien $362,438.72 plus interest and costs.

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

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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 08/21/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 548/24. POINT LOOKOUT - Peter Sheridan, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard setbacks on Lynbrook Ave. & Beech St., rear yard, construct dwelling with garage., N/E cor. Lynbrook Ave. & Beech St., a/k/a 98 Lynbrook Ave.

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Notice to Bidders

The Board of Education of the Long Beach City School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11561 in accordance with section #103 of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites submission of sealed bids for the following: Bid # 409-2025

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Sealed bids will be received until 11:00am, Thursday August 29, 2025 at the office of the Board of Education, Administration Building, 235 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach NY 11561, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bid and copies of the general conditions may be obtained at the Board of Education address above or requested by email from Athletic Director Arnold Epstein aepstein@lbeach.org or Purchasing Agent Ellen Stewart estewart@lbeach.org.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any, and all bids or to award bids on a total award or item by item basis, whichever, in the opinion of the Board of Education, will be in the best interest of the School District.

Board of Education

Long Beach City School District Long Beach, New York 11561

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, -againstBETTY OSEI-MENSAH, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on January 31, 2018, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC is the Plaintiff and BETTY OSEIMENSAH, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 10, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 31 BARNES ST, LONG BEACH, NY 11561; and the following tax map identification: 59-223-37 & 214. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED; SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 022937/2009. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 148357

The Long Beach Public Library ended its Summer Reading Program with a community Fun Fair on August 11 at Kennedy Plaza to celebrate. There was a giant bounce house for kids — along with an adult bounce house — a fairy tale storybook photo op, a 360-degree photo booth and games, including giant Jenga and Connect 4, corn hole, giant dice, big chess and more. Community members had the chance to win library “swag” and apparel at the prize wheel and Plinko game. The entire day was jampacked with events. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. there were kids’ crafts with Artists in Partnership and Balloon Mission. At 1:30 p.m., there was some unique entertainment: Christopher Agostino’s StoryFaces — Adventure Tales. StoryFaces is an exciting and unusual storytelling show in which volunteers are brought on stage and face painted to illustrate stories as Agostino tells them.

Kids from around the community took part in the organized — yet fun — arts and crafts.

From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. there was face

Painting with Long Beach Art League. At 3 p.m., there was some more entertainment: Concert Retro 69 — songs from the year of 1969. And, of course, there was food and ice cream. Vendors supplied the eats throughout the day, including Cookery A La Carte, Pat’s Bakehouse LI, and the Long Beach Ice Cream Cart.

Not only could community members play games, but they could play massive version of those games.

Children were able to get their faces painted with whatever design they could’ve hoped for.

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Assemblyman Ari Brown and Legislator Pat Mullaney — and a shark — joined the festivities in Kennedy Plaza over the weekend.

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Q. We are near the end of our building project, which included a second floor and removing walls between our kitchen and living room. Our contractor hasn’t been answering the phone, and we learned that our building permit is still “open,” and remains that way until the contractor follows through, as our contract states. We are so frustrated, because it took much longer than we were promised, we spent much more than expected staying in a cheap hotel (if you call it that) and we moved back in even though, technically, we are told it is illegal. Our electrician and plumber, we now learn, didn’t get permits signed off, either, even though they gave their names and licenses to the building department. The building inspector says the construction doesn’t match the plans, and updated plans must be submitted for us to even be considered finished. What can you tell us about how to move forward and finish this off?

A. Spoken words and contracts used to mean something. I prefer to believe they still do, but I am seeing parties ignoring their commitments and, worst of all, not even having the decency to communicate. I try to warn clients to have a contingency plan for worst-case scenarios.

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In my long career, I have seen only two projects come in on budget, one commercial and one residential. What both had in common was that they both had an experienced construction manager on the job. That cost the owner more — much more — but in the end, the plans were followed to the letter, the sign-offs were all done, the certifications were issued and the occupancy took place on the day it was scheduled to. Considering the other 4,500-plus projects I’ve done, that is a sad record.

At this point you have no choice. The plans that were not followed require re-measuring, and the plans need to reflect the changes. In many circumstances I have witnessed, this is easier said than done, because if the construction changes ignored structural load paths, hidden conditions now buried behind wall coverings or code violations, the architect or engineer of record is not obligated to just go along with the defective work. Unfortunately, this unfairly strains the relationship with the architect or engineer.

The missing-in-action construction professionals, your licensed contractor, licensed plumber and licensed electrician, have obligations, not the least of which is to communicate with you, but the authorities giving the licenses and your building authority rarely protect you, often telling you that it is a “civil matter.” So much for consumer protection, because you are stuck and will need to decide who you can hire to take over the electrical sign-off, the plumbing sign-off and finally, after those are done and the plans have been modified and reapproved, then you will need to call for the final inspection yourself. Follow-up can be time-consuming, but it may be the only way around the situation. Good luck!

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Rethinking the embarrassing saga of Pete Rose

Taking an evening off from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the frenzied world of politics in general, I recently sat down with my 20-year-old grandson Jack, who is staying with us for the summer, to bingewatch the HBO Max four-part special on Pete Rose, “Charlie Hustle.”

Every baseball fan, as well as many people who aren’t even sports fans, is aware of Pete Rose — either because of his truly outstanding 24-year major league career as a player, plus several years as a manager, or for the swirl of controversy that has surrounded him since he left baseball over three decades ago.

Rose came up to the major leagues with the Cincinnati Reds in 1963 and played there until 1978, and again from 1983 until 1986, after stints with the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos. He also managed the Reds until 1989, following two seasons as player-manager. During his playing career, he set records that should have guaranteed his permanent placement in baseball’s version of Mount Rushmore, the Hall of Fame in

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one hundred people serve in the United States Senate. They represent the entire political spectrum, from far left to far right. There are definitely zealots, such as Bernie Sanders, the Democrat from Vermont, and Tom Cotton, the Arkansas Republican, and then there are the middle-of-the-road members, such as Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, and Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska.

Then there is Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican.

I single out Cruz because he stands head and shoulders above all the other senators, for all the wrong reasons. Cruz is running for re-election this year, but this discussion has nothing to do with his current campaign. An article in a Long Island weekly newspaper isn’t going to sink the re-election efforts of this very strange public official.

For those who follow the action in the Senate, Cruz has the distinction of being the most disliked member of the body, on both sides of the aisle. How did

upstate Cooperstown.

Rose had more hits — 4,256 — and played in more games — 3,562 — than any player in major league history. He was selected for 17 All-Star games, won three batting titles and was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player once and the World Series MVP once. His entire list of achievements could fill this column and more.

Those achievements are virtually unmatched in the history of baseball, and dwarf those of many players in the Hall of Fame. If ever there should have been a sure thing for baseball immortality, it was Pete Rose.

Should his ban from baseball, and the Hall of Fame, continue? Opinions differ.

Probably the easiest way to describe Rose the person, however, is that as great a ballplayer as he was, he was that much of a jerk. He was a degenerate gambler. He bet not just on horses, greyhounds and at casinos, but also, despite almost two decades of denials, on baseball, which has been that sport’s cardinal sin since the 1919 World Series, when players on the Chicago White Sox — the infamous “Black Sox” — threw the World Series and were banned from baseball for life.

Generations later, after an extensive investigation, Commissioner Bart Gia-

matti concluded that Rose had gambled on baseball and banned him for life. There was no evidence, however, that Rose ever bet against his own team, which was what doomed the Black Sox. Soon after his banishment from baseball, Rose was charged by the IRS with tax evasion and sentenced to five months in federal prison. Most jarring to him was the Hall of Fame’s decision not to admit any player who had been banned for life.

In the years since, Rose has been like a man without a country. He has made good money at autograph shows, sports forums and media appearances. But he has been almost desperate for Hall of Fame membership. In his 2000 book, “My Prison Without Bars,” he finally admitted to betting on baseball, while still insisting he had never bet against his own team.

The debate has raged among baseball fans about Rose’s Hall of Fame eligibility. My son Sean, who was with me at Shea Stadium on July 25, 1978, when Rose tied the National League 37-consecutive-game hitting streak record, thinks that enough time has passed to end the lifetime ban and allow Rose into the Hall of Fame. My grandson Jack, who played a lot of good baseball in his teenage

years, agrees, as do I. The “Charlie Hustle” documentary, however, made us rethink. In it, allegations are made by a longtime associate that Rose engaged in cocaine deals to finance his gambling habit. There was an accusation by a woman claiming sexual involvement with Rose 40 years ago, when she was underage. Though corroborating evidence hasn’t been made public, there was an out-of-court settlement, and Rose became his own worst enemy when he answered a female reporter’s inquiry on the matter with a stupid sexist comment.

In most of the documentary, Rose comes across as friendly and carefree, like a Huckleberry Finn or a Little Rascal. But then there are jarring, crude comments and proof that he is a chronic and habitual liar, which takes away much of that rustic charm.

Jack now thinks Rose’s bans from baseball and the Hall of Fame should continue. Sean and I concluded that the baseball ban should continue, but he should be allowed entry into the Hall, provided that his plaque makes clear that the honor is only for his achievements on the field.

The debate continues.

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

for someone to dislike? Try Ted Cruz.

he get into this unique situation? His career track is similar to many other senators. He’s a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. He was known as an excellent debater, and his criminal law professor, Alan Dershowitz, said Cruz was “off-the-charts brilliant.”

He got his first taste of politics in 1999, when he went to work on the George W. Bush presidential campaign. He practiced law, and then decided to run for the Senate in 2013. With the help of the Tea Party movement, Cruz became the first Hispanic American from Texas to be elected to the Senate. All seemed normal up to that point, but as time passed, he became more and more irritating to his fellow senators. By 2013 he had earned the distinction of being called a “wacko bird” by his colleague the late Sen. John McCain.

went so far as to publish a “Compendium of People Who Hate Ted Cruz.” His former roommate called him “a nightmare of a human being.”

H e called Trump a ‘pathological liar,’ but guess who ‘Lyin’ Ted’ supports now?

What has made Cruz so disliked? In 2013 he staged a 21-hour talking marathon on the Senate floor against the Affordable Care Act. During his talkathon, he read Dr. Seuss’s “Green Eggs and Ham,” a bedtime story that he claimed to have read to his two daughters. That event translated into a shutdown of the federal government for 16 days, costing taxpayers grief and millions of dollars.

trip to Cancun. That winter, Texas was caught in a serious winter freeze. The state’s power grid had failed, and millions of Texans were without heat or power. In the middle of the crisis, Cruz travel to Cancun with his family to get away from the state’s misery. He was caught by cameras at the airport, ready to board his flight.

He claimed he planned the vacation for his children, and he was only flying to Cancun and coming right back. His wife’s texts described their home as “FREEZING,” and it was clear that it was a trip to get away from the cold while his constituents were suffering.

The barbs weren’t just from fellow senators. The Dallas Observer wrote that Cruz “defied the odds to become the most unpopular member of the U.S. Senate, a body of people whose collective approval rating falls below approval ratings for hemorrhoids, traffic jams, root canals and Nickelback.” Rolling Stone

In 2016, Cruz decided to run for president. One of his opponents was Donald J. Trump. The contest between the two was as ugly as you could imagine. They attacked each other’s wives, citizenship and integrity. Trump called Cruz “Lyin’ Ted,” mocked his wife’s appearance and falsely suggested that his father was involved in President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Cruz called Trump a “sniveling coward,” a “pathological liar” and “utterly amoral.” But by the end of the primaries, Cruz had endorsed Trump. No commentary on Cruz would be complete without mentioning his 2021

As for his legislative record, it includes such things as opposing gun laws even though his state had suffered mass killings, and calling the Supreme Court’s legalization of gay marriage a form of “tyranny.”

There is so much more to say about this man and his character. But the best way to end this is to say that I bet even my fellow columnist Peter King dislikes Ted Cruz.

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

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Freshman Parenting 101: the college send-off

as summer winds down, many Long Island families face a bittersweet milestone: sending a child off to college for the first time. This transition marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, filled with excitement, anxiety and a mix of emotions for both parents and students.

For parents, the challenge lies in striking a delicate balance between supporting your child’s independence and maintaining a nurturing presence. Here is some key advice to help you navigate this new terrain:

1. Embrace the change. Remember that this transition is a natural and positive step in your child’s development. Your role in his or her life is evolving, not diminishing. Celebrate this milestone and the opportunities it brings.

2. Prepare practically, not just emotionally. Ensure that your child has the necessary life skills before she leaves. Can she do laundry, manage a budget, and cook a simple meal? These practical abilities will boost her confidence and self-reliance.

3. Discuss expectations clearly. Have open conversations about academics, finances and communication. How often will you check in? What GPA do you expect him to maintain? Establishing clear guidelines can prevent misunderstandings down the road.

4. Encourage campus involvement. Urge

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your child to take part in orientation activities and join clubs or organizations. These connections can ease homesickness and help her find her place in her new community.

5. Be a supportive listener. Your child will likely experience ups and downs. Resist the urge to immediately solve his problems. Instead, offer a sympathetic ear and guide him toward finding his own solutions.

6. Respect your child’s privacy. While it’s tempting to check in constantly, remember that she needs space to grow. Trust that you’ve prepared her well and allow her to make her own decisions — and mistakes.

7. Take care of yourself. This transition affects you, too. Connect with other parents going through the same experience, take up a new hobby, or consider volunteering. Your well-being matters.

8. Plan for visits wisely. Schedule campus visits, but be mindful of your child’s new routines and commitments. Family Weekend can be a great opportunity to reconnect, and see him in his new environment.

9. Embrace technology. Familiarize yourself with video calling platforms and texting. These tools can help maintain closeness despite the physical distance.

10. Prepare for changes at home. If you have younger children, be aware that family dynamics may change. Include

Re Peter King’s column “There’s just no predicting what will happen next” (Aug. 1-7): I live in southwest Nassau County, so never had the opportunity to have Congressman King on a ballot. It would have been unlikely for me to support him, because I’m a registered Democrat, and have moved from mid-left to further over as the years have passed. About to turn 80, I’ve got quite a rearview mirror, as does King.

I never saw him as a hack politician — he explained his positions clearly, with passion for what he believed was best for us all. He always had my respect. King’s vote against President Bill Clinton’s impeachment still stands in the forefront of my mind. His position took political guts.

In his piece, King laid out the flaws in President Biden’s bid for another term, along with numerous elements surrounding the aftermath of the June 27 debate. The dynamics of the race have changed dramatically in the days since Biden’s withdrawal. Former President Trump has sunk to new lows in

the kids in discussions, and find ways to make this transition positive for everyone.

11. Stay informed, but don’t hover: Familiarize yourself with campus resources, but encourage your child to seek help independently when needed. Knowing when to step back is crucial.

12. Expect growth and change. Your child will likely return home with new perspectives, habits, and possibly even a changed appearance. Embrace these changes as signs of her personal growth.

Remember, this transition is as much about your growth as a parent as it is about your child’s journey to adulthood. It’s an opportunity to redefine your relationship and watch with pride as he spreads his wings.

For those feeling overwhelmed, know that you’re not alone. Our communities are full of parents who have walked this path before you. Reach out to friends, family members or local support groups for advice and comfort.

As your child embarks on this new adventure, take comfort in knowing that the strong foundation you’ve provided will serve her well. The values you’ve instilled, and the love and support you’ve offered over the years will guide her as she navigates this exciting new chapter of her life.

All of us at the Herald wish you and your college-bound students a smooth transition filled with growth, learning and new beginnings.

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my earliest memories of church are of getting dressed up and heading to st. Dominic’s, in Oyster Bay, with my family. We’d dab our fingers with holy water, make the sign of the cross and walk into the pews, where I would immediately grab a hymnal and start looking through it, hoping we’d get to sing some of my favorites, like “The lord of the Dance” or “We Three Kings.” as I grew up, I continued to enjoy many aspects of religion, from getting into (very amateur) theological debates with my friends to the sense of community and belonging it can provide, even as my belief in god slipped away.

While I don’t go to church too often anymore, I still have a special place in my heart for the magic, the importance and the splendor of religion, especially christianity. The history of religion is one of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and led to some of the most phenomenal art, literature and philosophy that humanity has ever produced.

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But I’ve been deeply disheartened by some political stunts that have taken place around the country in the name of religion. None more so than the recent efforts by louisiana gov. Jeff landry to require all public classrooms in the state to display the Ten commandments. This comes at a time when there are calls for america to “return” to being a christian nation, and for christianity to play a more prominent role in our government, with many echoing the sentiments of colorado Rep. lauren Boebert that “I’m tired of this separation of church and state junk.”

a nd you need look no further than the Constitution to be reminded of that.

That “junk” Boebert so eloquently refers to is one of the defining pillars of the Founding Fathers’ vision for our country. Because despite what christian nationalists argue, the united states has never been a christian nation, and was expressly founded on the idea that any people, with any religious beliefs, could find a home here, even if reality has not always reflected those ideals. some argue that the founders were themselves christian, and that religion played a huge role in the creation of the nation. What this conveniently ignores is the fact that many of them

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gender and race bashing. Though not unpredictable for him, his behavior must be coupled with the remarkable positions brought forward by his running mate, J.D. Vance. Together it’s quite a package.

I’m interested to learn how King feels about the Trump side of the campaign, because he said little on that front. My impression is that, whereas he supported Trump in the past, it would be a difficult lever for him to pull this time, and that he just might sit this one out. I’m curious about how King feels about the direction in which Trump/Vance want to take the country. What outcome does King want for us?

Thanks to King for being a quality congressman on the other side. He served when civil discourse was the norm, when rivalries were highly respectful, such as Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill. The very best to King.

JOsHua WeIss Hewlett

As King wrote, it was ‘almost as if it had been planned’

To the editor:

While Vice President Harris calls Donald Trump a threat to democracy, it was the Democrats who subverted it by negating the votes of millions of registered Democrats who chose President Biden in the primaries. The bloodless coup, which forced the president to withdraw from the race under unusual circumstances,

were in fact deists, with no personal connection to any one church. george Washington attended a different denomination’s service every week, while many suspected Benjamin Franklin of being a secret atheist. Thomas Jefferson even went so far as to reply to a letter by the Danbury Baptist association by declaring, “When (the church has) opened a gap in the hedge or wall of separation between the garden of the church and the wilderness of the world, god hath ever broke down the wall itself, removed the candlestick, etc., and made His garden a wilderness as it is this day. and that therefore if He will ever please to restore His garden and paradise again, it must of necessity be walled in peculiarly unto Himself from the world …” even earlier, Roger Williams, a Puritan minister and the founder of Rhode Island, was banished from Massachusetts for his “erroneous” and “dangerous opinions,” for preaching against the king and for the separation of church and state. Williams feared that the co-mingling of religion and government would not only lead to oppression, but would damage the integrity of the church.

allowed a privileged few to choose a new candidate, who, at the time, had a low approval rating. any rational person knows that Biden should never have been allowed to run in the primaries for a second term. That would have led to meaningful Democratic primaries that were not a sham!

Mel YOuNg, MD Lawrence

Kremer has better memories of Biden than we will

To the editor:

Re Jerry Kremer’s column “When Joe was born, they threw away the mold” (aug. 1-7): glad to see that Kremer has such a high regard for our president, and that their interactions have been so positive. good for Jerry.

That said, I, and others (I’m not a Maga, nor am I a fan of Trump) certainly have a different view from Kremer’s.

I find it hard to comprehend the idea that “no one … can match (Biden’s) talent for getting things done on a bipartisan basis” and his “history-making achievements.” From the economy, to the millions of people flooding our border with no plan in place to handle them, to the debacle in afghanistan, to gas price and mortgage rates, and of course the lies about his mental status from Kremer’s party, not sure he can convince us of Biden’s greatness.

Paul Facella Long Beach

Favoring one religion over others goes directly against the constitution itself. The establishment clause, a key component of the First amendment, states that “congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” While the exact meaning of “establishment” has been debated by legal scholars for centuries, the broad understanding has traditionally been that the government cannot, and should not, promote one religion over any other.

Religion is a wonderful thing. It brings people together, and encourages us to consider our place in the universe. I’ll be the first to stand up when people of any religious denomination in this country are being oppressed for their beliefs.

at the same time, we cannot allow any religious ideology to influence the functioning of our government, because once we start telling people how to live, love and think based on our religious beliefs, we are no longer upholding religion, but tyranny. as a wise carpenter from Nazareth said in Matthew 22:20, “Render unto caesar the things which are caesar’s, and unto god the things that are god’s.”

Will Sheeline is a senior reporter covering Glen Cove, Glen Head, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff. Comments? WSheeline@ liherald.com.

Framework by Bryan and Lori Lee

At a beach volleyball match, not long after a Parisian sunset.

3-5 years old

Encourage learning through play, creative expression, and guided activities with daily schedules and lesson plans created through evidence based curriculum

Fomente el aprendizaje a trave’s del juego, la expresio’n creativa y actividades guiadas con horarios diarios y planes de lecciones creadas a trave’s de un plan de estudios bosado en evidencia.

Promote children’s social and emotional development.

Promover el desarrollo social y emocional de los ninos.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided Servimos desayunos, almuerzos y meriendas