Students starting their first day at the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center appeared excited about their new adventure — especially Gloria Belmonte, right, on Sept. 5, More photos, Page 3.
By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com
Lynbrook resident Peter Latorre has always taken on new challenges, as a boxer and an aspiring mental health counselor for veterans after serving in the Marine Corps. Latorre, 26, an Elmont native who graduated from Sewanhaka High School in 2015, was a Marine from that year to 2019, and was honorably discharged from Camp Lejeune, in North Carolina, where he was a corporal. He earned an associate’s degree in liberal arts from Nassau Community College in 2021 and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hofstra University this year.
When Latorre was stationed in Japan during his last deployment, his fellow service members knew where they could find him — hitting the heavy bag in the mixed martial arts room. When he returned home in 2020, he found a boxing home for himself at the Westbury Boxing Club, with his coach, Joe Gadgian.
On Aug. 6, at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee, Latorre won his first official bout, over fellow welterweight Dustin Garret, who was also making his
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But the experience has been a humbling one for Latorre so far. “Being in a sport where it’s very individually demanding, it really tests your character and it tests your discipline, because no one else is fighting your fights for you,” he said. “It’s you versus you. I mean, obviously you’re fighting someone else, but it’s really
Photos courtesy East Rockaway and Lynbrook school districts
danielle Lazzaro kissed her son, Luca Leone, goodbye as Centre avenue principal Calia Kelly welcomed east Rockaway families of kindergartners on Sept. 3.
East Rockaway schools are open
Whether it was a pre-school get together at the Centre Avenue and Rhame Avenue elementary schools to decorate the walkways with colorful chalk messages wishing the students good luck or junior/ senior high school students putting away
their cell phones to focus on activities, the first day of school in the East Rockaway school district was full of smiles on Sept. 3.
— Jeffrey Bessen
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Kindergartners begin their new school journey
Smiles and excitement took center stage as the newest class of students at Lynbrook Kindergarten Center stepped off the buses for the first day of school on Sept. 5.
With their parents by their side, the kindergartners arrived well-prepared with all the materials needed for the school year.
The young students lined up to meet their new teachers and peers, and took
Amelia Detimer, left, and Lynbrook school district
Superintendent Paul Lynch, aimed to help all the students feel comfortable on the first day of school.
part in icebreaking activities aimed to help ease any first-day jitters, as well as offer a way to make new friends.
After the children settled into their classrooms, parents gathered in the gymnasium where Principal Ellen Postman and Superintendent Paul Lynch shared important information and tips for the school year ahead.
— Jeffrey Bessen
Photos courtesy East Rockaway school district
East Rockaway High School juniors Charlotte Webster, left, and Victoria Schaefer appeared ready for a new school year.
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Smiles abounded from students and parents as the children, including Luke Mazzei, headed to their first day of school on Sept. 5.
Rockaway High School for the first day of the new school year on Sept. 3.
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Giving thought to your “emotional legacy” may go a long way towards keeping peace in the family.
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Grogan honored at Salute to Veterans
Steve Grogan has done more than his share of military and civic service.
The Vietnam War-era veteran served five years with Army Intelligence sits on the Nassau County Veterans Advisory Committee, is the vice chairman of Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior and a member of Lynbrook American Legion Post 335.
Grogan, along with four other veterans living in the county were honored with Nassau County’s 2024 Distinguished Service to Veterans Award during the county’s annual Salute to Veterans Ceremony and Concert at Eisenhower Park last month.
The award is given to a veteran who is helping other veterans and championing veteran issues.
Grogan, also a former Lynbrook village trustee, was added to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame in July and previously named Long Island Legionnaire of the Year in 2022.
— Jeffrey Bessen
Steve Grogan,
was one of five military veterans recognized with the Nassau County 2024 Distinguished Service to Veterans Award at the Salute to Veterans at Eisenhower Park in August. County Legislator William Gaylor presented the medal and citation.
All aboard for coffee at LIRR stations
The Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station will be one of three where coffee shops will have coffee, tea and an assortment of cold beverages, along with treats and sundries for commuters to grab and go, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials said.
“The LIRR is always looking for ways to create the best possible experience for our customers,” LIRR President Rob Free said in a news release. “Long Islanders lead busy lives and having a spot to grab their morning coffee or a small snack to start their journey to work or school is an added benefit to riding the Long Island Rail Road every day.”
Manhasset and Port Washington are the other train stations where the shops operated by JPA Consolidated, Inc. will be open.
“We are looking to tailor an aesthetically pleasing and approachable environment for the commuter that we call Retail in Motion,” JPA Concessions Managing
Partner Andrew Belding said in the release. “Our goals are to increase community social and economic resiliency, improve infrastructure, incorporate environmental and sustainable improvements, create and improve access to the public spaces and hire local staff to support each station.”
JPA Concessions is also in the process of opening an art gallery at Manhasset, showcasing art pieces from local artists.
“As Long Island and New York City continue their comebacks and riders return to public transit it’s important to have amenities like this available to them,” MTA Chief Real Estate Transactions and Operations Officer David Florio said in the release. “Hundreds of thousands of commuters spend part of their day at an MTA facility and these high traffic spots offer a unique opportunity for a business to grow along with the railroad.”
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New Blueway Trail Plan access point opens
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
A new water access point part of the South Shore Blueway Trail Plan is now complete, according to the New York Department of State.
The trail is a safe, legal network of water access points for human-powered boats and sail craft, allowing people to experience Long Island’s South Shore, while protecting wildlife and their habitats, as well as the safety of trail users. The newest access point was recently completed at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore.
Pof the estuary, can also access the trail at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick and at Wantagh Park in Wantagh.
In total, dozens of ramps and stoppage points span Nassau’s coast from Woodmere to Massapequa.
roviding access points allows more residents to enjoy the scenic beauty and recreation value of our wetlands.
The recently-completed access point connects the trail directly to another water entry spot, at Seamans Neck Park in Seaford, and to the rest of the trail, which spans the southern coast of Nassau County, encompassing the Western Bays of the South Shore Estuary Reserve. Estuaries are partially enclosed bodies of water where fresh water from rivers and streams mixes with salt water. The South Shore Estuary provides habitat for hundreds of wildlife species. Boaters in the East Bay, which is part
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The access points at Newbridge Road Park and Seamans Neck Park include ADA-compliant mats, called “mobi-mats” — ensuring that anyone, regardless of their physical ability, can safely get in and out of a boat, according to the state.
The access areas feature new, native plantings, slope stabilization efforts, silt fencing and habitat protection measures, which are all part of goals outlined in a South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan.
The South Shore Blueway Trail was first touched on in a Nassau County Environmental Bond Act Program in 2006. In 2008, the Village of Freeport joined with the county and obtained funds from a state grant, allowing the project to begin. Since then, the trail has greatly expanded in size.
The additions support Gov. Kathy
South Shore Blueway Trail now has a stop in Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore
connecting kayakers, canoeists and other non-motorized boat users to the waterbased trail system. Above, Town Supervisor Don Clavin in a kayak at a launch point, with the late-Town Councilman Chris Carini.
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RUNNER-UP FOR the Thorp Award, given to Nassau County’s most outstanding football player, Martini totaled 1,700 yards from scrimmage in 2023, including 1,400 rushing, to lead the Warriors to an 8-2 mark. He scored 18 touchdowns and averaged 11 yards per touch, and intercepted 3 passes as a defensive safety. He earned All-Long Island honors. “He’s the total package as a student-athlete and a person,” head coach Keith Sachs said.
GAMES TO WATCH
Thursday, Sept. 12
Boys Soccer: Oceanside at Uniondale 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: V.S. Central at Hewlett 6 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Lawrence at Seaford 6:30 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Long Beach at Wantagh 6:45 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Lynbrook at Mepham 6:45 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Clarke at Wantagh 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13
Girls Soccer: Elmont at Sewanhaka 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: MacArthur at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Mepham at V.S. Central 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: East Meadow at Baldwin 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Calhoun at Massapequa 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Oceanside at South Side 5 p.m.
Boys Volleyball: South Side at Hewlett 5 p.m.
Football: V.S. Central at Hempstead 6 p.m.
Football: Herricks at Oceanside 6 p.m.
Football: East Rockaway at Plainedge 6 p.m.
Field Hockey: Baldwin at Masspequa 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Football: Sewanhaka at Baldwin 2 p.m.
Football: South Side at Lynbrook 3 p.m.
Football: Glen Cove at Carey 3 p.m.
Football: Hewlett at Elmont 3 p.m.
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Lynbrook brings experience and depth
By DYLAN BUTLER sports@liherald.com
In 24 years as Lynbrook boys’ soccer coach, Josh Berlin has never had a squad as large as this year. The Owls carry a robust roster of 27 players, 15 returning from last season and unprecedented depth.
But none of them can replace Patrick O’Doherty. The senior forward was an All-County selection who scored 6 of the Owls’ 15 goals a year ago. “I don’t have that type of player to replace him,” Berlin said.
Sam Moscheni, who had four goals and two assists last season, is a two-time All-Conference selection, a four-year varsity player, and one of the team’s four captains.
“Sam is a great soccer mind with a high IQ,” Berlin said. “He dissects the play and is the first to talk to the other players and give advice.”
Also wearing the captain armband for the Owls are a pair of three-year varsity midfielders in Edward Stradowski, who Berlin described as the “verbal motivator” and Mike Werzinger, who leads by example through his tremendous work ethic.
And then there’s Marco Pantano, a four-year varsity player who was a twotime All-County center back. “We think we have a really good mix between the four of them to motivate the rest of the team beyond what a coach needs to do to motivate them,” Berlin said.
A rock in central defense, Pantano is moving up the field to anchor the midfield this season.
“He is picking up the role of being the catalyst and being the guy that is going to generate whatever we do on the field,” Berlin said. “He is a fast, physically dominant player who is a very hard player to displace the ball from and plays at a speed that makes us successful.”
Junior Jake Prince, an honorable mention All-County selection last year, returns as the starting goalkeeper.
Noah Chisena, a third-year player, and junior Devin Ryan are expected to partner in central defense, while Devin
midfielder and captain
will look to lead the
back to the playoffs and make a run when they get there.
Byrne is a returning starter at left back and Jeronimo Valencia, who competed for the Met Oval academy, will be at right back.
Axel Casares and Fabian SafstenSuarez will feature in the midfield, while Garrett Reid, Gabe Gallagher and Giovanni Bello will look to form a scoring-by-committee attacking group.
A year after the Owls “limped into
the playoffs with a losing record,” Lynbrook has expectations of a better regular season and a deeper postseason run in Nassau A-1 which features defending county champions Mineola and Floral Park.
“A conference championship is always the level of success,” Berlin said. “But getting to the playoffs is another marker that we always look to do.”
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Hochul’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, launched earlier this summer to promote physical and mental health by encouraging New Yorkers to enjoy recreational spaces. They also support her Master Plan For Aging, providing access to water-based outdoor recreation for people of all ages and abilities.
The Newbridge Road Park access point was made possible through government partnership at a local level.
“The Town of Hempstead is proud to work with New York state in implementing resources to help residents enjoy our local waterways,” Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin said in a news release. “I look forward to this continued partnership in protecting, preserving and enjoying the waters of Hempstead Town.”
Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, a nonprofit organization that advocates for local, state and federal environmental policy, said Long Islanders love the bays and harbors, and that public access “is a meaningful part of island life.”
“Providing access points allows more residents to enjoy the scenic beauty and recreation value of our wetlands, bird life, and thriving marine life,” she said. “The more connected we are to our waters, the more we will seek to preserve, restore and protect them for future generations. The South Shore Estuary Reserve Blueway is a great way to get outdoors, be active and connect with nature.”
The state’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program has aided efforts along the South Shore Blueway Trail. The program provides grants to eligible villages, towns, cities and counties along New York’s coasts or designated inland waterways for planning, design and
the trail provides access points along nassau County’s southern coast, from Woodmere to massapequa. above, paddle boaters take in the scenery of the county’s bays.
construction projects to revitalize communities and waterfronts.
“Long Island is home to many scenic natural wonders, and this Blueway Trail not only allows people to witness these water-based marvels firsthand but also encourages them to engage in outdoor recreation,” Nassau County Legislator Michael Giangregorio said. “I want to thank New York State for their work on this water network and for making it ADA accessible, ensuring that all residents can enjoy our island.”
For more on the South Shore Blueway Trail, and to see a full list of access points, visit SouthShoreBlueway.com.
Fast facts
the water-based South Shore Blueway trail is designed for kayakers, canoeists and other nonmotorized boaters along the South Shore of Long island. it spans the coastal waterways of nassau County, connecting scenic spots, nature preserves, parks and other access points between the western part of the county near the Western Bays, extending toward Suffolk County.
the trail provides a way for paddlers to explore the diverse coastal ecosystems, including marshes, wetlands and barrier beaches, while offering opportunities for recreation, wildlife observation and environmental education. it features multiple launch sites and stops for paddlers, with varying difficulty levels depending on the weather and tidal conditions.
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At Reworld, they’re disposing L.I.’s trash
Across Long Island, residents follow a familiar routine once or twice a week, carrying or wheeling their bagged trash to the curb, where it is picked up by noisy trucks rolling down the streets. Businesses’ dumpsters are lifted and dumped into the trucks as well.
Not many people give much thought to where all that garbage goes after the trucks whisk it away.
But the people at Reworld do, as Herald Community Newspaper staffers learned during a tour of the waste management facility on Merchants Concourse, in Westbury, last month.
Formerly Covanta, it is one of five Reworld facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties, and it is a scene of constant activity with trucks moving in and out. The Westbury plant handled 930,000 tons of municipal solid waste
in 2023 — a volume that would fill Madison Square Garden twice, or a line of 112,400 garbage trucks.
After the trucks dump the trash, it is sorted and then grabbed by a huge metal device that resembles the claw in the amusement-park attraction in which you try to grab a prize.
The prize here is the energy generated by incinerating all that trash, which in 2023 was enough to power 47,000 homes or charge 116,000 electric vehicles for the entire year.
Along with compacting the ash and trucking it to landfills, Reworld offers other programs that aim to treat wastewater, and to devise alternative fuel engineering, transportation and logistics for waste disposal as well as sustainable carbon offsets.
–Jeffrey Bessen
Reworld facility manager Bobby Green, near left, explained the plant’s operations to Stuart Richner, publisher of the Heralds.
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Herald reporters and editors and members of the Reworld staff in the conference room of the Westbury facility.
Herald staffers, wearing protective gear, were ready for the Westbury Reworld facility tour.
The ‘claw’ captures a huge bail of trash and moves it along to the next step in the process, which ends with it being compacted into ash.
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Eisenhower Park
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
The 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s — the Alzheimer’s Association’s largest annual fundraiser — will return to East Meadow to support breakthrough research and quality-of-life care for people with dementia on Oct. 6.
The walk in Eisenhower Park is one of about 600 happening nationwide. Last year’s walk involved 1,000 participants divided into 175 teams. Together, the Long Island community raised over $330,000.
The Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter provides a community and support system for people with Alzheimer’s, their families, friends and caretakers, while raising awareness of the importance of brain health, said Community Educator Francesca Todaro.
“I feel like a lot of people that have Alzheimer’s or are confused about Alzheimer’s and other dementias, really could use the education and resources that the association can help them with,” said Todaro.
Before the walk, a Promise Garden ceremony is held, displaying solidarity where walkers carry color coordinated flowers that represent how Alzheimer’s affected their lives and the people around them.
“It is very touching to hear the stories of how people are personally affected by this disease,” Nassau Walk Committee Member Michele Targovnik said in a news release. “The Promise Garden Ceremony is special because when you see everyone around you holding different color flowers it makes you feel so supported and wonderful to be standing next to the person
leading role in making the past two year’s walk a success in Nassau County.
Miller joined the Long Island chapter after his father was diagnosed with dementia in 2019. Miller, his sister, and mother faced challenges in providing the care an individual with dementia requires, so he began to participate in fundraisers like the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
ation Long Island Chapter Board of Directors, has a
“I did my first walk in 2022 — it moved me, and it kept moving me,” Miller said. “It’s an absolute honor to come together at Eisenhower Park for this event, and to walk together and to see a sea of purple.”
There are 426,500 people in New York aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s Dementia, and over 7 million across the country, according to the Long Island Chapter. While symptoms become severe later in life, the brain changes that cause Alzheimer’s can begin decades before symptoms start. This period of time is a critical opportunity for people at risk of Alzheimer’s
and other forms of dementia to reduce the risk of the disease and catch its symptoms as early as possible.
Alzheimer’s researchers have made significant progress in treatments that improve the quality of life of Alzheimer’s patients and caretakers.
“There’s results that are getting published which show the need to continue to fund them,” Miller said.
The breakthroughs — such as a blood test that can help identify Alzheimer’s early — allow for intervention before symptoms escalate.
“There’s been a lot of breakthroughs that have come out in the news over the course of the last couple of years,” Miller said. “These are treatments that aren’t going to eradicate the disease at this point, but they are treatments, and there is hope.
“The more and more that people participate, the more funds that we could raise towards research by these outstanding doctors that have made a lot of breakthroughs,” Miller said. “I think it’s absolutely a critical time. We’re at this kind of inflection point where it’s not just an idea that’s out in the future. It’s getting more and more tangible, from my perspective.”
In addition to research, the funds raised go towards many causes that aid in the fight against illness and the challenges of seeking treatment, such as support groups, help lines and advocacy.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s,” Tinamarie Hardekopf, Development Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter said. “There are now FDA-approved treatments that change the course of the disease. We invite everyone to join the walk so we can build on this momentum.”
To register for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, learn more about the Long Island event, and view other events, visit Alz.org or call 800-272-3900.
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Family members take part in Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Eisenhower Park in October 2023.
Wooden horses do run for the money
Nearly 100 people came to the Lynbrook Knights of Columbus Hall for the Order Sons & Daughters of Italy - Per Sempre Lodge 2344 Night at the Wooden Horse Races on Aug. 20.
“The monies raised from the event will be used to fund future Lodge events and activities as well as to support several local community programs including the Our Lady of Peace Parish Outreach Program,” Lodge President Rosemarie Baffo Stathes wrote in an email.
The guests, “enjoyed pizza from Vincent’s Pizzeria and had fun ‘jockeying’ their horses through 6 exciting races,” Baffo Stathes said.
— Jeffrey Bessen
Maureen Lennon/Herald photos Mildred Mancusi and Anthony Moerler were part of the ‘wooden horses’ that ‘raced’ at the Sons & Daughters of Italy - Per Sempre Lodge 234 event on Aug. 20.
Chairman of the Night of Races Carmen Rosato gets ready for the ‘horse’ jockeying.
Regina Pasqualino displayed the 50/50 raffle tickets she was selling.
Rozanne Ferrara showed off her panache as she ‘raced’ as the No. 6 ‘horse.’
Andrew Monteleone, a state trustee from District of the Sons & Daughters of Italy, captured the top spot in the night’s first race.
Second Vice President Per Sempre Lodge #2344, Jerry Filippone manned the prize table.
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By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker
Silas Jackowitz
Age 5, Rockville Centre
I bring erasers and put keychains on my backpack. There’s sand (in one of them) so it feels like I’m at the beach. I bring my red folder with a million stickers. My favorite stickers are Pokemon. I bring Pokemon cards to school too.
What are your ‘must haves’ for returning to school?
Isla Salvador
Age 10, Long Beach
One thing is a good pair of shoes that will last the year. Chapstick is essential. Also, I’m bringing a new purple water bottle, my favorite color.
Michael Feeney
Age 7, North Bellmore
I bring pencils and a notebook. I bring a backpack and a lunch box with cheese and pepperoni; dark blue with sharks on them, my favorite animal. And a Pikachu stuffed animal in my backpack.
Christian Smalls
Age 15, Uniondale
A good set of pencils! I prefer the mechanical ones. Always, always have extra because you will lose some, share some, and break some. And have spares at home so you don’t have to ask your parents last minute.
Deniz Artan
Age 15, Hewlett
In my bag, I have to always have my planner, of course, because I need to make sure I know when my assignments and tests are. I have my school-issued computer and my personal computer. Typically, I have two notebooks, because I love keeping notes for every class.
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HAre you driving yourself crazy? PERSON TO PERSON
■ You’re a responsible can-do person. You have valuable skills. People respect you and admire you for all you can do. Sometimes, however, it just feels like too much. Others are not pulling their weight. Hence, you resent all the obligations on your shoulders. Yet, you find it difficult to delegate or eliminate responsibilities. After all, “things must be taken care of.” “If you want something done right, you need to do it yourself.”
ave you ever felt that you were on the verge of a nervous breakdown? If so, it’s time to examine how you think and feel. You probably view the cause of your problems as other people — the way they aggravate you, expect too much of you, and are constantly critical of you. And I’m sure you have a point. But it’s not only them. It’s about you and how you interpret and respond to their actions, as well as how your own pressures and expectations contribute to your tension and anxiety.
Here are some ways you probably make life more difficult for yourself.
■ You’re sensitive and vulnerable, quickly feeling hurt or angry by others’ thoughtless remarks or actions. You have trouble letting go of the hurt. You feel justified in keeping a grudge. After all, it wasn’t nice for that person to do that to you. Though you perceive yourself as the victim, it feels wild when others claim that you’re the problem for making too big a deal out of something.
■ You’re too self-critical. You can’t seem to turn off that inner voice that keeps telling you-do more, do better, do it faster. Though you may be complimentary to others, those closest to you get the same critical treatment you give yourself. You like to think of your comments as “helpful criticism,” but if you’re honest with yourself, you’re aware that there’s a good deal of stress and turmoil in your closest relationships.
■ You have a strong need to control and do things “right.” I know it’s not easy to admit this, especially if you’re a perfectionist. All you want is for things to be done “the way they should be done.” Life should be easier, but it gets hard when others keep insisting on doing things their way. Constant arguing about how and when to take care of tasks saps your energy and turns potentially joyful times into heavy ones.
■ You’re overly concerned with safety. Others think of you as too nervous, and suggest you need to relax. Your kids think you’re nuts. Chill out, they say. Ha! Easier said than done. You’re not a risk-taker. Your great capacity to feel for others and your lively imagination do you in when you live life as though every unknown is a potential tragedy, every problem a potential catastrophe.
If you’re relating to this article and feel like you could be headed toward a nervous breakdown, stop before you drop! Feeling overly stressed is a warning. It’s like a circuit breaker going off because it’s overloaded. You need to ease up on yourself. Eliminate some pressures. Today, right now, say out loud, “Relax and let go! Breathe.” Now take four deep breaths, inhaling slowly, exhaling slowing. Feel yourself relaxing. Say something nice to yourself. Smile. And remember, it’s okay to seek professional help to help you accomplish your goals.
Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach, and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives, and overcome debilitating anxiety, procrastination, and depression. Contact her at DrSapadin@ aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.
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STEPPING OUT
TAKE A BITE OUT OF FALL
Welcoming the season at the
By Karen Bloom
APPLE Orchards
Autumn’s many pleasures are upon us — and nothing says fall more than a visit to the apple orchards. September invigorates our spirits with all that makes this short-lived time of year so special: those crisp juicy apples, cider, pumpkins, harvest fairs. So gather everyone together and set out for a day of apple picking.
While apple season gets into high gear about now, there’s still time to pick through mid October, according to area growers.
Growers have plenty of apples for everyone to enjoy, including such favorites as Zestar, Macoun, HoneyCrisp, and, of course the perrenial Red Delicious, For eating straight from the bushel basket or off the tree, choose from the crisp juicy varieties: the old favorite McIntosh; the dense tart Granny Smith; the super-crisp, sweetly tart HoneyCrisp; the tart, juicy Paula Red; along with the more “exotic” varieties, such as Cortland, Empire, Jonagold and Crispin (also known as Mutsu).
Use McIntosh or Cortland for baking. Cortlands are a favorite cooking apple because their sweetness comes through so that less sugar is needed. They are also great in salads and good to eat as is, Rome and Empire are also favored for baking, as are Fuji, Crispin and Ginger Gold. In pies, a mix of varieties brings out the best flavor. Try Crispin, Cortland, Rome, Granny Smith, and Northern Spy. For applesauce, try the Paula Red. And, of course, local farms are pressing those delicious batches of cider throughout the fall, and urge everyone to continue to “buy local.”
When get home with your bounty, make some yummy apple treats.
Official New York State Apple Muffin
Start off your morning with some apple goodness.
Muffins:
• 2 cups New York State Empire apples, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup walnuts
Don’t Stop Me Now…’ Queen-mania keeps on rockin’ as Killer Queen returns to the Paramount stage, with their homage to the beloved band. Formed in the UK in 1993, Killer Queen played their first public shows at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had their first shows there 22 years earlier. Even though the band never had any connection to Queen officially, their reputation continued to grow both in the UK and abroad. Fronted by Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, critics have described Myers’ resemblance to Freddie Mercury as “spooky;” his uncanny likeness was further proven when he recorded a #1 hit single singing as Freddie Mercury on Fat Boy Slim’s “The Real Life.” Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy, and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band has rightfully earned them the title of Queen Royalty.
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
Combine topping ingredients and set aside. Combine flour, sugar, salt, spices and baking soda, and set aside. Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, eggs, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, a little at a time, to the apple mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not over-mix. Portion batter into muffin papers; sprinkle with topping. Bake at 375° F for 20-25 minutes. Makes two dozen muffins.
Apple Crisp
This warm and cozy crisp is the perfect fall treat.
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 5 whole apples of your choice (peeled and sliced)
For crumble:
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1 tablespoon stick butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter an 8-inch pie glass baking dish. In a bowl toss apples, 2 tablespoons of butter and brown sugar together. Then pour apple mixture into pie glass baking dish. Set to the side. In a medium bowl mix brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, cinnamon, and salt together. Mix well. Then add in almonds, butter, and vanilla. Mix with hands to bring mixture together. Then top your apple mixture with oatmeal brown sugar mixture and place in the oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and serve with vanilla ice cream or eat on it’s own.
Thursday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m., $54.50, $44.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.
Long Island Fair
The Long Island Fair, Old Bethpage Village’s authentic recreation of a 19th century county fair, always is a welcome fall event. This popular annual festival offers an appealing glimpse of days gone by. Stilt walkers traverse the grounds, entertainers enthrall families with puppets, juggling and storytelling, in addition to performances by brass bands, fiddlers and special guests. Historical demonstrations, agricultural displays and competitions, livestock shows, tractor rides, Civil War and Rough Rider reenactments bring the 19th century alive. The fair has been a part of Long Island history for 180 years — first known as the Queens County Fair when it was sponsored by The Agricultural Society of Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties.
Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20, $15 ages 5-12 and seniors. 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. For information, contact (516) 572-8409 or visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org.
Sept. 20
Neighborhood
1964 … The Tribute
‘The “British Invasion” returns anew, when “1964 The Tribute” takes its audience on a musical journey back to that unforgettable era in rock history, on the Paramount stage, Friday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Since the early 1980s, this reincarnation of the Fab Four has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the “Best Beatles tribute on earth.” Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band focuses on the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience.
Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s. Who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone could possibly get — to feel the magic. $65, $40, $30, $19.64. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Sept. 19
Explore Long Island History
Join author Richard Panchyk for fascinating look at life in the Westbury area just before and after the completion of the Phipps mansion, Westbury House, in 1906, at Old Westbury Gardens’ lecture program, Thursday, Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. Placing the building of the estate in context with the events and innovations of the time reveals a rapidly changing landscape, both figuratively and literally, and a better understanding of what Old Westbury Gardens represents. With refreshments. $15 nonmembers, $5 members. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information and tickets, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Car Seat Check
Lynbrook Police Department hosts a child passenger safety seat fitting session, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 4-8 p.m., with the goal of training parents and caregivers on proper installation of child safety seats. Please schedule only one car seat per time slot to allow technicians enough time to properly teach and inspect the car seat installation. Service is free of charge. To sign-up visit Eventbrite.com.
Bird walk
See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Saturday, Sept. 14, starting at 9 a.m. Meet at Field 3 (use second park entrance and make an immediate left turn). Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
Hempstead House tour
Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Wednesday, Sept. 25, noon-1 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901.
Peter Latorre’s boxing career off to 1-0 start
about how hard you work. All of the hard work is done before the fight.”
Louie Latorre, Peter’s father, who spent 16 years in the Army and served in Operation Desert Storm in the first Gulf War, said he was immensely proud of what his son has accomplished as a “boxing machine.”
The biggest lesson Peter said he has learned from the sport is that losing is a part of success.
“It’s OK that sometimes things just aren’t going to go your way, and I feel like that’s the way that God works,” he said. “If God wants you to succeed in that moment, then he will allow you to succeed, and if you’re not meant to succeed in that moment, it’s because there’s a bigger reason, and you still have to learn something,” he said.
He credits his wife, Navy veteran Isabel Latorre, for being a huge support in his new endeavor. “At the end of the day, obviously I’m the one getting down and dirty with a lot of the stuff in my life,” Peter said, “but without having her as a support system, I’m not sure if I would be as successful as I am.”
His next fight will take place at Melrose Ballroom in Queens on Sept. 7.
Peter is one of many veterans in his family, which has a tradition of service
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in,” he said. “I wanted to have that in common with them, because I looked up to them when I was growing up.”
That inspired him to serve as well, and after he was discharged, he decided he would take the next step and work toward becoming a mental health counselor for veterans. He was recently accepted into the master’s program for rehabilitation counseling in mental health at Hofstra.
“I feel like it’s where I belong,” Latorre said. “I feel it’s something that I was meant to do. Being that I was so young when I lost both of my grandfathers, it kind of helps me, I guess, heal from not being able to talk to them about their mental health and their lives and experiences.”
His father, who now lives in Levittown, said that his son has been a helpful shoulder to lean on, being only a phone call away.
“A lot of the veterans prior to my service, like the ones like my dad from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, they never had the people like Pete pushing through,” Louie said.
The importance of having a mental health counselor close by is something that is important to Louie, and he is proud that his son is pursuing that line of work. “Veterans need to know they’ve got people out there who’ve got their back,” he said, “especially when it comes to PTSD and mental health issues, anxiety, trying to fit back into civilian life after the military.”
going back to World War II. “Almost every single man that I’ve had a close relationship with on my dad’s side of the family, they were all combat veterans, so I kind of felt like they were boots that I had to kind of put my feet
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LEKHRAJ A/K/A SHALINI
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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 7, 2017, I will sell a public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM. Premises known as 60 Rhame Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518. Sec 42 Block 95 Lot 135. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and the improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and
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Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 002404/2013.
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peter Latorre credits his wife, isabel, a navy veteran, for being a huge part of his support system.
Courtesy Peter Latorre
peter Latorre, a five-year veteran of the marine Corps, decided that he would pursue a career as a mental health counselor for fellow veterans.
Latorre is a part of a tradition of military service in his family, as his father, Louie Latorre, and his grandfather Luis Latorre also served.
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Q. We completed construction last year, and got a letter recently from our building department that our work was never “signed off.” We called the number of a person who turned out to be our building inspector, and after calling several times, we finally got them on the phone. That’s when we learned that our contractor never got a single inspection — not one — and that now we’re faced with getting a “design professional” to write a signed and sealed letter. We tracked down who our architect was — the one whose seal is on our building plans, since we never met them — and they don’t answer their phone. The contractor recommended another architect. What do we need to do or ask the other architect to get our final c/o?
A. Start by asking the architect if they can see through walls. Sounds like a job for Superman. The real problem here is that you, like many, got stuck by people who don’t take the process seriously and would have left you holding the bag had it not been for an official who was “just doing their job.”
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Obviously, your inspector didn’t see the ongoing procedures of the work, and doesn’t want to lie and say they did, so they need someone else to do it. Instead of relying on the contractor, who should have called for inspections, they look for someone with a cape who can see hidden details. That someone is a licensed, state-designated responsible individual who may take the liability when something hidden is wrong — namely, an architect or engineer.
In such a situation, I always wonder why a homeowner wasn’t suspicious or concerned that they never met the licensed professional architect or engineer who would be ultimately responsible for their home’s strength, code compliance and safety. Based on my experience, most people show little understanding of or respect for why a certificate of completion or occupancy is needed, and regard it as a needless formality. Many building departments haven’t made it easier and people tell me they’re sorry they ever mentioned doing work.
Instead of helping people through the process and clearly explaining other potential issues, some delay the work, defer the communication to an architect and look for reasons not to release a permit without finding other “illegal” items, such as an air conditioner, shed, fence, deck, etc., that also need permits that were never gotten. This isn’t always true, because some officials are very helpful, so I hope the ones who are communicative don’t automatically take this to heart.
When I’m asked to get involved in such an issue, I ask for a notarized affidavit from the contractor who did the work that they stand behind the airsealing, insulation, fire-stopping and structure that they saw and were supposed to install, then I attach that sworn affidavit with a letter corroborating the visual inspection. Letters don’t hold up buildings, and nobody I’ve met can see through walls. Good luck!
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Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit. Like so many Americans, I will always remember that horrible day, and the days that followed. I was in Washington that Tuesday. As in New York, the sky was exceptionally clear, the morning sun bright. The annual Congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first one of George W. Bush’s presidency, was scheduled that night. Most members of Congress and their spouses would be there. My wife, Rosemary, had expected to fly down the night before, but torrential rains and violent thunderstorms had canceled all flights out of LaGuardia. She was rescheduled to come in Tuesday morning, on a flight due to land at Reagan International Airport at about 9:40.
Driving to Capitol Hill with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, I got a call at about 8:50 from my press secretary, who
told me that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. He’d learned this from my daughter, Erin, who was talking with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the towers and saw the crash from his office. This was the time Rosemary’s plane would have been taking off. At Delta’s congressional desk, the information was imprecise on the status of her flight.
AWalking into my office in the Cannon Building at 9:01, I looked up at the television in the reception area and saw a massive jet crashing into a tower, and assumed it was a video replay. Seconds later I realized it was the second plane. Delta had no update for 20 minutes, and Rosemary’s cellphone kept going to voicemail.
airport and take Rosemary home to Seaford.
t least 150 of my friends, neighbors and constituents died on Sept. 11.
At 9:46, the Pentagon was attacked, and I ordered the office evacuated. There was also a report — which turned out to be false — that a bomb had gone off on the Capitol Mall, near the Commerce Department, where my son, Sean, worked. Again there was uncertainty, as the phone lines at Commerce had gone dead, and it was 20 minutes before I knew Sean was safe. Meanwhile, Erin’s husband, John, who had to race down 28 flights of stairs to get out of his building, didn’t have a cellphone. It was a while before he could call Erin from a pay phone on 59th Street and we knew he was safe.
In the following days, the New York, New Jersey and Virginia congressional delegations met with President Bush at the White House, and a number of us traveled to ground zero when the president, with Baldwin resident and retired firefighter Bob Beckwith at his side, made his famous bullhorn speech, pledging that the terrorists would “hear all of us soon!”
In the ensuing weeks and months, there were seemingly endless wakes and funerals, with the stirring and somber tones of drums and bagpipes. The country was united, standing as one to an extent we have not seen since. Petty partisanship was set aside, and promises were made never to forget.
When I got through to her at about 9:20, her plane was headed from the runway back to the terminal. She and the other passengers had no idea why their flight had been canceled. Her main concern was how she was going to make it to Washington for the barbecue. As I was telling her that New York was under attack, I could hear the pilot making an announcement and passengers shrieking. My district director, Anne Rosenfeld, was able to get back to the
So all my family members were safe. But many others weren’t so fortunate. Firefighter Michael Boyle, who had worked on my campaigns and was the son of my longtime friend Jimmy Boyle, was killed, as were the Haskell brothers, Tom and Timmy, FDNY heroes and graduates of Seaford High School. And Farrell Lynch and his brother, Sean, from Cantor Fitzgerald, who had helped with my campaigns. And so many more. Almost 3,000, including at least 150 of my friends, neighbors and constituents.
Some hits and some errors, but no
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. A few months ago, virtually no one had heard of Project 2025. For any new readers, Project 2025 is the 900-page product of the Heritage Foundation, an ultra-conservative think tank that has enormous clout among Trump supporters. Among the organization’s major victories is its success in gaining support for Trump’s appointment of three Supreme Court justices, who were responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade.
Project 2025 is an-in depth outline of how a Trump presidency should be conducted if he is able to win a second
term. Because it calls for a demolition of the federal government, it is fast becoming a major issue for Democrats, who vigorously claim that Trump has fully embraced its contents. Trump keeps denying even any knowledge of its existence. The denials have fallen flat, considering that the vast majority of the foundation staffers who wrote the manifesto worked in the previous Trump administration. Project 2025 may or may not become a problem for the Republican Party, depending on how many people come to understand its contents and how it would damage our democracy. Aside from being saddled with that potential fallout, Republicans have yet to benefit from the candidacy of Sen. J.D. Vance in his role as Trump’s potential vice president. Vance was chosen before President Biden withdrew from the race, and it’s possible that if the Trump people had known that was going to happen, they would have chosen a female candidate who might resonate better with voters. But Vance got the nod with the blessing of Donald Trump Jr. and his brother Eric. To date,
As we commemorate Sept. 11, we must try to recapture that spirit of unity as we remember those who were killed that tragic day, and the thousands who have died since, or who are suffering from 9/11-related illnesses. We must continue to guard against the terrorist forces of Al Qaeda, ISIS and their affiliates, who are as determined today as they were 23 years ago to destroy us and our way of life.
The world must continue to hear us. God bless America!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
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Vance has attracted much more negative press than positive, which is the last thing a presidential candidate needs.
o n any one day, at any hour, a mistake can turn a campaign upside down.
Usually, candidates for high office are very carefully vetted, which includes reviewing their speeches and writings, and checking out their personal conduct. In Vance’s case, there appears to have been little perusal of any kind. He has made numerous speeches and written frequently, and many of those specimens have been the focus of negative press.
When Trump ran in 2016, Vance stated on Facebook, “I go back and forth between thinking Trump is a cynical A-hole like Nixon or he is an American Hitler.” He has also called Trump an “idiot” and compared him to Hitler. But Vance now sings Trump’s praises, calling him a historic candidate and “highly qualified.” Vance has also cast a few votes in his short tenure in the Senate that will haunt him right up to Nov. 5.
Harris’s campaign for the White House got off to a fast start, propelled by a well-run Democratic National Convention. She has attracted a broad
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range of support from young voters and women, and has been well received by minority voters. Her performance in this week’s debate may make or break her candidacy, or just keep her going until she gets a boost or makes a fatal mistake.
Trump has stumbled badly on the issue of women’s reproductive rights, and it’s doubtful that he can successfully get it off his back. He has claimed that he’s a strong supporter of women’s rights, but he can’t escape his own bragging about having been responsible for reversing Roe v. Wade. This issue will hurt Republican down-ballot candidates as well.
Eight weeks sound like a short time for most people, but in politics it feels like forever. On any one day, at any hour, a mistake can turn a campaign upside down. Having been involved in multiple campaigns as either a candidate or an analyst, I know how easy it can be for a politician to implode. So, like Yogi Berra said, it ain’t over till it’s over.
Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
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Let’s shake on prioritizing sportsmanship
the return of fall scholastic sports on Long Island is the first opportunity of the new school year to remind athletes, coaches, parents and the fans in the stands of the importance of sportsmanship.
We’ve heard the refrain for decades that sports build character. The aspects of competition that do that include not just listening to coaches’ instructions, learning techniques and plays and practicing hard, but also — every bit as important — respecting your opponent and those who officiate athletic contests.
One of the most vital lessons young competitors can learn is to be fair and gracious, in both victory and defeat. After giving it their all on the field, on the court or in the pool, and then acknowledging their opponents’ efforts, student-athletes show respect for their competitors, and themselves, that ultimately makes them better people, more mindful of relationships in all phases of their lives.
Taking part in school sports introduces young people to teamwork, in all of its permutations — winning, losing, cooperation, conflict — and the lessons of sportsmanship learned on playing fields are among the keys to developing a well-rounded character.
The National Federation of State High School Associations emphasizes that sportsmanship is an expectation that athletes, coaches and fans alike should uphold. Shaking hands after a
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So we shouldn’t fight climate change at all?
To the Editor:
You almost have to admire the bravery of Robert Kralick (“Long Islanders can’t fight climate change alone,” Letters, Sept. 5-11) and those who think like him, as it were. Indeed, it takes great courage to make public the depths of one’s apathy.
Would Mr. Kralick have Nassau County dismiss its police force because there will always be more criminals? Perhaps all human efforts to improve are moot because Earth will eventually, inevitably be swallowed by the sun. The argument against reducing our use of fossil fuels because other countries use more fossil fuels is cynical at best, and nonsensical at worst. Any reduction here — in Nassau County, in New York, in the United States — means a reduction overall, which can, and will, have a salutary effect on the worsen-
game, avoiding trash talk and respecting referees’ decisions reinforce the concept that everyone is equal on the field, and that every player deserves respect.
A 2019 study by the Aspen Institute found that participation in youth sports improves social skills, including empathy, patience and cooperation. Some 83 percent of student-athletes surveyed for the study reported that sports had taught them the importance of respecting others — not just their opponents, but their own teammates and coaches as well.
Coaches play a pivotal role in shaping the behavior and values of student-athletes. The way they handle both wins and losses sets an invaluable example for their players. According to a study by the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, student-athletes whose coaches emphasized respect and teamwork, reinforcing fair play in both practices and games, were significantly more likely to manifest those qualities among their teammates and opponents.
Parents also shape their children’s understanding of good sportsmanship. We’ve all seen parents who appear to be living vicariously through their kids, or reliving their own glory days. That can lead them to exert too much pressure on their children. Some 75 percent of young athletes surveyed for a study by the Journal of Sports Behavior said that excessive parental pressure to succeed created anxiety, and detracted from their
enjoyment of the game. When parents emphasize winning over playing with integrity, and pass down a “win-at-any-cost” mentality, that undermines the principles of sportsmanship. Parents, and others in the bleachers, can instead reinforce those principals by modeling respectful behavior. Cheering for the team, acknowledging the efforts of both sides and refraining from criticizing referees are simple but powerful ways parents can teach their children the importance of fairness.
By maintaining a positive attitude toward the game, regardless of the outcome, parents provide a strong example for their children. And they should talk with them about the importance of sportsmanship, to reinforce the idea that success in sports isn’t just about winning.
In a 2020 study by Project Play, a vast majority of youth athletes acknowledged that sports taught them how to respect authority figures, such as referees and coaches. As they come to understand that referees are responsible for ensuring fairness, youngsters learn the importance of respecting the rules that govern not only sports, but life in general.
As the school sports seasons unfold, and students navigate the highs and lows of competition, with the guidance of their coaches and the support of their parents, no lessons they will learn will be more important than sportsmanship.
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Your lawn may be killing you — and many other creatures
You know those little yellow flags stuck on lawns in your neighborhood? think of them as tombstones.
those markers signify a recent application of pesticides, a broad category of chemicals designed to kill insects, weeds and fungi. there’s some evidence that they can kill animals and people, too. roundup, one of the most common herbicides, has been banned or restricted in some states and countries due to fears of its impact on human health and the environment. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in roundup, is listed by the world health organization as a probable carcinogen.
Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on long island’s lawns, endangering the island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere.
“Several types of cancer, immune-
response deficiencies, neurological diseases and birth defects have been associated with exposure to lawn chemicals,” a u.S. environmental Protection agency publication states.
Suffolk County registered by far the heaviest doses of pesticides used among New York counties in 2021 — 6.5 million pounds, according to the state’s Department of environmental Conservation. Nassau ranked as the sixth most chemically doused county, with 1.6 million pounds of pesticides used to keep homeowners’ grass weed- and bug-free.
PSociety of the united States, which included trepanier’s comment in a report last year.
“rates of lymphoma in pets of pesticide users are significantly higher than occurrences in the pets of non-chemical users,” the Mid-america research Council added.
esticides are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s yards.
in reporting on the DeC finding, Newsday observed, “Far too much pesticide is poured to attain lawns that could be mistaken for putting greens, with far too little concern for the environment, experts say.”
research shows clear links between herbicide exposure and non-hodgkin lymphoma and bladder cancer in humans, lauren trepanier, professor of internal medicine at the university of wisconsin School of veterinary Medicine, says. Both of those cancers are also common in dogs, notes the humane
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ing global climate. But maybe those who would rather do nothing didn’t bother to learn simple math because the Chinese already know math.
Matthew DaviD Brozik Merrick
We shouldn’t fight it with offshore wind projects
to the editor:
i n his recent letter to the h erald (“Fossil fuels, offshore wind and the need for climate action,” aug. 29-Sept. 4), Jim Brown, of the South Shore audubon Society, stressed the benefits of moving rapidly toward 100 percent renewable energy, expressing specific support for the offshore wind turbines now popping up in many places off our east Coast shoreline.
Mr. Brown neglected to point out that the projected cost of wind energy for New York state is $131 per megawatt hour (and $101 per megawatt hour, net, after subsidies from the inflation reduction act), compared with a current average cost of $37 per megawatt hour. we should expect a significant increase in the cost of energy in New York as we move toward 100 percent “renewable energy.” t his additional cost will be a tremendous burden to all users, with particular hardship for those on lower and fixed incomes.
Mr. Brown also neglected to mention the thousands of birds killed by these giant shredding machines every year across our land and oceans. one would expect that this dangerous threat to our bird population would be top of mind for someone speaking on behalf of the audubon Society. it’s quite sad that this didn’t warrant a mention in his letter.
SeaN D. CrowleY Former member, South Shore Audubon Society Rockville Centre
Why is Peter King criticizing J.D. Vance?
to the editor: re Peter king’s column “vance needs to get his immigrant story straight” ( aug. 29-Sept. 4): i could never argue intelligently on the topic of immigration in the 19th or early 20th century, and i am certain that Mr. king is much more educated about the details than, obviously, J.D. vance. But what i did find offensive was king’s obvious attempt to insult and denigrate the candidate who is running for office in what i believed to be king’s political party.
i have heard king constantly criticizing President trump, and each time he does, i lose a little more respect for him. at such a hazardous time in our country, where, truly, our freedom is at stake,
Pretty much no living things — except lawn grass — co-exist well with pesticides. Butterflies, lightning bugs and honeybees, along with every other type of insect, are killed by chemicals that are advertised as fatal to mosquitoes.
in fact, scientists say we’re in the throes of an “insect apocalypse.” and if present death rates continue, they add, there won’t be any insects left alive a century from now. that will be bad news not only for the bugs themselves, but also for birds, flowers and food. insects are responsible for pollinating 75 percent of all flowering plants, including about onethird of the crops consumed by humans.
Birds are experiencing just as precipitous a population decline as bugs. a study published in 2019 by Science, a research journal, found that 3 billion North american birds have died off
since 1970 — a loss of nearly 30 percent of their total numbers.
Pesticides kill birds both directly and indirectly. Birds ingest poisonous chemicals when they mistake pesticide granules for food, the New York audubon Society points out. the Smithsonian’s National zoo and Conservation Biology institute adds, “Birds that eat insects are literally at a loss when insecticides cause a drop in the number of insect prey available, especially when they have young to feed.”
But here’s some good news: the damage pesticides are doing to suburban environments, and the entire planet, can be greatly mitigated if homeowners like those on long island make a simple choice. they can replace their lawns (which are pretty to look at but otherwise useless) with shrubs, trees and native plant species that are well adapted to the local climate and pests. and they can save lots of time and money as well if they give Mother Nature the chance to reproduce benignly.
Kevin J. Kelley was a congressional staff member in the 1980s, and is a retired journalist and journalism professor who worked for newspapers in New York, Vermont and Kenya and taught at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He lives in Atlantic Beach.
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it is perplexing to me that a former congressman who benefited from the support of the republican Party, and those who voted for him, unnecessarily risks turning votes away from the candidates who have the only real chance of getting our country back on track. i always voted for k ing, and i
thought he did a good job, but of late i am deeply disappointed in his arrogance and obvious egotistical behavior. Perhaps he should pray for guidance before sharing his opinions.
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