Malverne/West Hempstead Herald 07-25-2024

and has been running ever since. now she is one

state.

Nicea Jones is one of the fastest athletes in the state

By RYAN AlFANo Intern

Nicea Jones, a rising senior at Malverne High School, was recently crowned New York State Federation Champion in the 400 meter track and field event, on June 8 in Cicero, in a time of 55.71 seconds, topping all student athletes in public, private and Catholic schools in division I or II.

Though she is a state champion, Jones is staying humble and ready to prepare for next season.

“I want to strive for better next season,” Jones said. “I know I did really good this season, but I want to be better.”

Jones is always competing against herself. While winning is important to her, what

matters most to her is that she performs to the best of her abilities.

“I try not to run against others, I try to beat my time,” Jones said. “It’s all about you, you want to beat yourself, not nobody else.”

“Nicea personifies our theme for this year, ‘Greatness Unleashed,’” Malverne superintendent Lorna Lewis said in a statement to the Herald. “We are so proud of her accomplishments and look forward to her bright future. I think she just may be in the next Olympics representing our nation.”

Jones started running in 6th grade, taking after her older sister who is a year ahead her. She tried many sports and did not like them — until she fell in love with track.

Jones has more than a natural speed, said

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W.H. district aiming to keep public support

By NIColE FoRMISANo nformisano@liherald.com

While the children of West Hempstead enjoy their summer, the school district Board of Education is planning for the coming school year. At its annual reorganization meeting, held earlier this month, board President Karen Brohm, Vice President Kurt Rockensies and Trustee Andrea Shinsato were sworn in to another three-year term.

F“Our priority is always going to be to maintain our impressive graduation rates and continue on the wonderful trajectory that we’ve been on over the last 10 years,” Brohm said. “We’re going to further strengthen our educational foundation, which is what we look to do every year. We’re going to push our successful literary initiatives. We’re going to expand our Ram Pathway Program, which we’ve gotten through a grant. We’re certain-

ly committed to our universal pre-K program, which we are making more accessible to more children throughout the community.”

rom the time I started on the Board of Ed until today, it’s been a 180-degree turn

ANdREA ShINSATo Trustee, West Hempstead Board of Education

The services that the district offers students are invaluable to parents, Shinsato said. Referring to her daughter, Emma, she said, “Because of the opportunities granted to her at the West Hempstead secondary school in our district, she graduated with enough credits to already go into her freshman year (in college) as a sophomore. So those are bills that I’m not going to have to pay on the back end of her college education.” Students at the high school can take courses that earn them credits from Syracuse, Molloy and Adelphi universities. Others are completing their senior year of high school and a freshman year at Nassau Community College simultaneously, so by the time they grad-

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Courtesy Nicea Jones

nicea Jones fell in love with track and field in the 6th grade

of the fastest athletes in the

Republicans gather at national convention

Milwaukee was the place to be last week for Republicans as the Wisconsin city hosted the 2024 GOP national convention, where former president Donald Trump accepted the party’s official nomination as its presidential candidate and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance became the Republican nominee for vice president.

During the four-day convention, Republicans from across the country hobnobbed and networked, including Woodmere resident Cindy Grosz, Matt Capp, who serves as Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s communication director, as well as D’Esposito and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who were both delegates representing New York. Delegates are responsible supporting a presidential candidate at the convention.

There were also speeches by celebrities such as former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, model Amber Rose, Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White, along with Senators Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Tim Scott and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.

Post-convention news included the July 21 announcement by President Biden that he was stepping aside. The presumptive front-runner for the Democratic nomination is Vice President Kamala Harris. The Democrats hold their convention Aug. 19-24 in Chicago.

–Jeffrey Bessen

Photos courtesy Cindy Grosz

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, right, who represents the 21st Congressional District in upstate New York and chairs the House Republican Conference, with Grosz at the NYGOP event at the convention.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman with Woodmere resident Cindy Grosz at the Nassau GOP gathering during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

WHFD drill team among best in county

The ‘Westerners’ earned second place in Joe Hunter Memorial Tournament, which raised $20,000

By ANDREW FRANCIS Herald Intern

Sixteen of the top fire department drill teams in the state, including West Hempstead’s “The Westerners,” gathered at Chief Brian D. Fahey Fire Training School in Hempstead on July 3 for the chance to compete in the 21st annual Joe Hunter Memorial Tournament.

Hunter was one of many FDNY first responders who selflessly sacrificed his life to try and save others during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. He is remembered for his years of service as a volunteer member of the South Hempstead Fire Department and FDNY squad no. 288.

As a tribute to his life of service, Matthew Spinelli, one of his close childhood friends and a colleague with the South Hempstead Fire Department, has continued to help organize the drill competition with the help of the Hunter family since 2003.

In addition to testing the dexterity, skill and discipline of local volunteer fire departments, the tournament helps raise money for two scholarships in Hunter’s name — including one at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, where he graduated in 1987, and one at Hofstra University, where he received his bachelor’s in business management in 1994.

Spinelli said that this year’s competition raised a record-high of nearly $20,000 through application fees, donations and merchandise. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a charity which helps support our nation’s heroes and their families. Through the years, the foundation has helped provide more than 1,200 mortgage-free smart homes to veterans, gold-star families and first responders. Additional funding is also given to specific families in need who are connected to fire departments on Long Island and New York City.

Spinelli said that he met Hunter when he first moved to South Hempstead when he was only nine, and they quickly became close friends.

“We basically became part of each other’s families,” Spinelli said. “He was just a great fireman, a good athlete and one of the best hydrant men in the drill team competitions. He was an outstanding guy. We miss him every day, and that’s why we keep this thing alive every year, to keep his name alive.”

He strongly believed that Hunter was on a path to becoming either the chief of the South Hempstead Fire Department, a battalion chief or a high-ranking member of the FDNY. Spinelli also quipped that there was a good chance that Hunter would have gotten married and had a family if given the chances since “girls were always chasing after Joe.”

The tournament has become one of the more selective and elite drill compe-

The West Hempstead Fire Department was head and shoulders above the competition during the 2024 Joe Hunter Memorial Tournament.

titions in the state. Only the top teams in the New York State Championship competition are invited to attend.

The competition is broken up into eight different skill-based events, which include three-man ladder, B ladder, C ladder, B hose, C hose, efficiency, motor pump and buckets. The scores in each race are then tallied and combined to determine the winning fire department.

This year’s competition was extremely close, but it was the Islip Wolves who finished in first place with a total of 23 points. Trailing just one point behind, the West Hempstead Westerners and the Central Islip Hoboes tied for second place.

Joe Hunter, of the South Hempstead Fire Department, was killed during the September 11th terrorist attacks. His sacrifice is honored in an annual tournament.

Spinelli said this year’s competition was one of the best to date, which he credited to the good weather forecast, scheduling close to Independence Day and the full crowd of spectators.

The Joe Hunter Memorial Tournament sees fire departments from across the county, including the West Hempstead department, compete in tests of skill.

upcoming New York State Championship Drill will be hosted in Central Islip on August 17, which will determine the lineup for the 2025 Joe

Memorial Drill.

The

Hunter

Bill Kelly/Herald photos

The drill team of West Hempstead, called The Westerners, ride in style.

Brohm, Rockensies and Shinsato sworn in

uate, they’re a full year ahead of the game.

“Those are the opportunities that our kids have at their fingertips,” Shinsato said.

Postsecondary opportunities are among Rockensies’ biggest priorities this year. He has been involved in the school district’s career fair in the past, but wants to see it ramped up, along with internships, as well as awareness of and access to jobs and trades that don’t require college degrees.

The school board is also aiming to further the district’s relationship with local private schools. Currently, around 50 students from the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County are enrolled in the district’s Ram Pathways, specialized courses that are tailored to specific age groups.

“Any community events that the district is having, making sure that the private schools and their boards and administration are aware,” Rockensies said. “And let the community as a whole know that what’s within the school district is there to benefit them.”

Many of the programs the district offers, such as its partnership with Adelphi, are available to all students in the district, whether they attend public or private school. During the upcoming school year, the board aims to help make students aware of how they can take advantage of the district’s services.

That emphasis on community symbiosis played a big role in the budget vote in May. Observers across the state were watching West Hempstead. After being shot down the first time around for two years in a row — the only district on Long Island where that happened — the budget passed with nearly 60 percent approval. It was one of the largest voter turnouts in Nassau County.

“I think that everybody has seen the importance of

the school district’s annual reorganization meeting, on July 2, set the stage for the coming school year. the trustees are already working on a plan for September.

maintaining a good school district, and all the things that we’ve been doing over the past few years,” Brohm said. “And I believe that we were able to promote it well enough that (voters) knew they needed to come out the first time.”

“I think it has a lot to do with the administration,” Rockensies said. “Superintendent (Daniel) Rehman, Assistant Superintendent Brian Phillips really being transparent on what makes up the budget, how we go about using reserves and making cuts where we, unfortunately, have to.”

And the key to continued success for the district, Shinsato said, is to keep the ball rolling and get back to a “cohesive, unified community.”

Positive Aspects of Aging

Aging provides its own rewards, which only those who experience it really know, as the following quotes show.

“Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!”

— Ingrid Bergman

“Nothing is inherently and invincibly young except spirit. And spirit can enter a human being perhaps better in the quiet of old age and dwell there more undisturbed than in turmoil of adventure.”

— George Santayana

“The older I get, the greater power I seem to have to help the world; I am like a snowball - the further I am rolled the more I gain.”

— Susan B. Anthony

“Why not just embrace it, go along with it and welcome it?”

—Helen Mirren

“I believe the second half of one’s life is meant to be better than the first half. The first half is finding out how you do it. And the second half is enjoying it.”

— Frances Lear

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt

“The complete life, the perfect pattern, includes old age as well as youth and maturity. The beauty of the morning and the radiance of noon are good, but it would be a very silly person who drew the curtains and turned on the light in order to shut out the tranquility of the evening. Old age has its pleasures, which, though different, are not less than the pleasures of youth.”

— W. Somerset Maugham

“There is a fountain of youth; it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”

—

Sophia Loren

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The celebration of the West Hempstead school community, or Ram Pride, has begun to take off in recent years.

“When I first started, even on the PTA before I was on the school board, Ram Pride was like a catchphrase, but didn’t really mean anything,” Shinsato said. “I wanted our children to be proud of where they were going to school — wear our colors and our symbol and our mascot. I wanted our kids to be proud of where they’re coming from.

“From the time I started on the Board of Ed until today, it’s been a 180-degree turn,” she added. “I’m really proud of that, and I want to keep moving in that direction.”

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Kurt rockensies, right, was sworn in by interim district Clerk theresa Bryant for another term as vice president of the West Hempstead Board of education at the district’s reorganization meeting on July 2.

Nicea Jones is blowing past the competition

those that know her — she has a determination to better herself.

Rickita Jennings, the Malverne High School varsity track head coach who has coached Jones since her freshman year, described her as a humble runner with natural talent and an amazing work ethic.

“She is a warm spirited, fun, energetic young lady,” Jennings said. “She comes with a smile; she brings joy to our team, and she works really hard. She’s just a natural talent.

“She doesn’t do a lot of talking. She lets her accolades, she lets her time, she lets how she competes do the talking.”

the example that many of her young teammates follow. Just like her older teammates, Jones serves as a mentor to the younger students, and motivates them to be the best runner they can be.

“A lot of our team were younger girls,” Jennings said. “She took a lot of them under her wing. She motivated them, she supported them when they felt they couldn’t do something.”

JoNes student, Malverne High School

Along with her humbleness and natural talent, Jones is extremely dedicated to bettering herself any chance she can.

“She’s probably the one athlete that I ever coached that really enjoys practice,” Jennings said. “She will come to practice every single day; she’s going to work hard in practice. She usually runs with some of our boys because of how competitive and how fast she is.”

This attitude Jones has when it comes to training has made her a leader of her team. Jennings sees her set

As she heads into her senior year, Jones is looking forward to her last season with Malverne. She is spending the summer staying in shape and preparing for next season and plans to beat her time and become a two-time New York State Federation Champion.

“I still workout with my coach, I still workout with my family, I still run by myself,” Jones said.

Jones plans to continue her track and field career in college. She is actively being recruited and is very excited to receive offers, she said. With her next-level accolades, strong work ethic and natural talent, Jones is confident that she will find a program that will challenge her and help her grow as an athlete.

Courtesy Nicea Jones

nicea Jones, supported by Coach Britt, left, and Coach Jennings, ran the 400-meters in 55.71 seconds, solidifying her position as the new York State federation Champion.

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Residents across Long Island complain that low-flying airplanes have increased in number since the end of the coronavirus pandemic.

A constant annoyance, a public health issue

By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com

The roar of jet engines overhead has become a constant aural backdrop for many residents of Long Island, particularly those living in lower-income neighborhoods. In recent years, a shift in flight paths from nearby airports such as Kennedy and LaGuardia, which together handle roughly 1,400 flights a day, has exacerbated the issue. Residents now endure relentless noise from aircraft flying directly over their homes, disrupting daily life and sparking widespread frustration.

“I’ve lived in Uniondale for 30 years, and I don’t ever remember the noise from the planes being so loud and annoying,” Pearl Jacobs, president of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, said. “Now it’s to the point where these planes are going all day and night long, flying across our skyways, and some of these planes are very low.”

Jacobs and other residents believe that the flight path changes disproportionately affect minority communities. The enforcement of noise ordinances dates back to the rise of American urbanization and industrialization, with New York becoming the first major city in the country to implement noise ordinances in 1905 — which often defined the music of Black and Hispanic communities as noise disturbances.

“I strongly believe this is a racial issue,” Jacobs said. “I’m not saying that white communities aren’t having this issue as well, but in Uniondale and other nearby communities, it is all day, all night, and they are constantly going.”

Efforts to address the noise have met with limited success. The Town of Hempstead created the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee in 1966 to tackle the problem, but local governments have little influence over the Federal Aviation Administration, which controls flight paths. Jacobs’s attempts to draw more attention to the issue have included writing to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, but she has yet to receive a response.

James Vilardi, executive director of the Noise Abatement Committee, emphasized the challenge of getting the FAA to acknowledge and address the problem. The committee’s primary goal is to obtain accurate decibel readings from FAA monitors, because data is averaged across neighborhoods and does not reflect specific impacts.

“If we get the raw data and find that the decibels vio-

Low-flying airplanes can cause serious health issues, increasing stress levels, preventing sleep and in some cases even leading to cardiovascular issues.

late municipal or federal code, we can appeal to the FAA to make changes,” Vilardi explained. The FAA, however, has been largely unresponsive, leaving residents in limbo.

Brookville Mayor Daniel Serota voiced similar frustrations.

“Years ago, when Congressman (Steve) Israel was our congressman, he initiated meetings with regional FAA folks and other mayors to discuss the planes and their heights,” Serota said. “Every Saturday and Sunday, they fly over our villages, and they’re supposed to have a certain height limit, but the pilots never adhere to that.”

Serota detailed the complexities of addressing the issue, including the discretionary power of pilots to determine flight paths based on safety considerations. Despite some agreements to maintain certain altitudes, those measures, he said, often fall by the wayside.

“It’s up to the pilot, and if he feels he needs to go lower or the weather is a certain way, that’s his purview,” Serota said. “We had Covid, which silenced the planes for a while, but now they’re back, flying as low as can be.”

Serota added that despite years of reaching out to airline and public officials, nothing has been done to

solve the issue. He said it is one of the most frequent complaints he gets from Brookville residents.

“On weekends it can be very loud,” he noted. “These big planes, like the double-decker ones with four engines, fly over at sometimes 1,500 feet. You can see the words on the Emirates Airlines planes and hear the noise as if they’re right above your backyard.”

The impact of aircraft noise extends beyond mere annoyance. According to the Civil Aviation Authority and the National Library of Medicine, prolonged exposure to aviation noise can have serious health consequences. Common adverse effects include not only annoyance, but cognitive impairment, sleep disturbance, and cardiovascular disease. Noise pollution has been linked to higher rates of heart disease and stroke, as well as hypertension and disrupted sleep patterns. Studies have also suggested potential effects on birth outcomes and psychological health, although more research is needed to fully understand those impacts.

Annoyance, the most often documented response to noise, can interfere with thoughts, feelings and activities, and lead to resentment and discomfort. Cognitive impairment, particularly in schoolchildren, is another concern, with research from the National Library indicating that high levels of aircraft noise can affect reading comprehension, memory, attention and mood. Sleep disturbance, characterized by awakenings and changes in sleep patterns, can result in next-day fatigue and long-term health issues.

Cardiovascular disease is a significant risk, with high levels of aircraft noise acting as a stressor on the body. Research by the Civil Aviation Authority has found associations between aircraft noise and an increased risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Hypertension, another cardiovascular risk factor, has also been linked to chronic aircraft noise exposure.

Despite the evident health risks, local officials face an uphill battle in addressing the problem.

“We understand that everybody has to share the burden, but it’s a nuisance and a problem,” Serota said. “It’s not for lack of trying; all the elected mayors I know on the North Shore have been very vocal. But the FAA is a big bureaucracy, and when you’re dealing with a bureaucrat, they don’t care.”

The struggle for quieter skies continues, but without greater cooperation from the FAA and a commitment to addressing the issue, Long Island residents will likely remain under the constant hum of aircraft, their health and well-being hanging in the balance.

Photos courtesy Metro Creative

News briefs

William Rockensies named Top Engineer

William Rockensies, of West Hempstead, has been named the top engineer on Long Island by Long Island Business News. He received the accolade last month at the 2024 Real Estate, Architecture and Engineering Awards, at the Crest Hollow Country Club.

Growing up, Rockensies told the Herald, he was always interested in construction and building. So when it was time for him to decide what to study when he went to school at Manhattan College, the choice was clear. He majored in Civil Engineering, a path that would lead him to his now 40-year career.

Rockensies serves as the Commissioner of the West Hempstead Sanitary District, and is the senior vice president and director of construction services for H2M, a consulting and design firm based in Melville.

Before that, he was an engineer for the New York City Department of Transportation and then the Village of Freeport, and eventually became the commissioner of the Town of Hempstead’s Department of Engineering.

Since joining H2M in 2016, Rocken

sies has worked on a wide variety of Long Island projects for clients such as PSEG-LI, the towns of Hempstead and Islip, and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery. In fact, H2M and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery — now the state Office of Resilient Homes and Communities — are both contributing heavily to the Village of Malverne’s current renovation of Whelan Field.

Outside of his work with H2M, Rockensies is also the chairman of the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency. On top of that, he dedicates a significant amount of time and energy in support of the Mother Mary Breathe Easy Foundation, which raises money toward researching a cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive respiratory disease that affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States.

“I am thrilled that my peers on Long Island recognize my work and dedication to my profession,” Rockensies said in a statement to the Herald.

–Nicole Formisano

Lakeview FD responds to pier in flames

The pier at Hempstead State Lake Park was found in flames on Friday, July 12. The Lakeview Fire Department responded to the scene and found the pier, which was a recent addition to the park, completely enveloped in flames.

“It was fully engulfed,” LVFD Chief Frederick Senti said. “The entire deck was consumed by fire. All of the wood that was used to build the brand new deck — it was brand new — was up in flames.”

The department put out the fire at around 11:30 p.m.. The cause of the fire is unconfirmed, and whether it was the result of an accident or arson remains unknown.

“Given the nature of the remote location, and being that it was the middle of the night, and usually wood doesn’t spontaneously combust,” Senti

said about the possibility of arson. “It very well could have been an accident. Like, per se, if somebody flicked a cigarette. But it’s such a strange situation in a remote location to have that event take place.”

The Lakeview Fire Department has been working with the Nassau County Arson/Bomb Squad and the Nassau County Fire Marshall’s office. But it gets a bit tricky — the fire technically took place on state land, and is therefore under state jurisdiction, so state troopers and the state park police are also investigating the fire.

The pier was all but entirely destroyed by the fire. Only a charred, skeletal structure remains. Whether the pier will be rebuilt — and if so, when — has yet to be confirmed.

–Nicole Formisano

with Scott Weiner, DO and Joseph Calamonici, DPT Don’t

Courtesy Lakeview Fire Department

The Lakeview Fire Department responded to the fire at Hempstead State Lake Park’s pier on the night of Friday, July 12. In the days since, they’ve been tending to the smoldering brush on what remains of the pier.

William Rockensies

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Captivating audiences at Noontime Concert

This summer, Eisenhower Park will be hosting various entertainment events, including concerts, movie nights, and international nights. In a flyer shared with Nassau County residents, Bruce Blakeman, the County Executive, said “From thrilling performances to family-friendly movie nights under the stars, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”

Among these exciting events are weekly Noontime Concerts, sponsored by NYU Langone Health. Most concerts occur in the evening, so this offers a convenientlytimed alternative to those who may be unable or unwilling to attend a typical concert, like seniors.

The Harmonizers, the second group of this concert series, performed in their nostalgic barbershop style on June 26. According to their website, this four-part acapella chorus has existed for over 70 years, enter-

taining a wide audience at impressive venues, including Citi Field, Old Westbury Gardens, Coe Hall, and even the highly prestigious Carnegie Hall.

Accomplished entertainers like The Harmonizers will continue to perform at these Noontime Concerts, which will take place every Wednesday, 12 p.m to 2 p.m. at Eisenhower Park, Field No. 1, through the end of September. The next concert, on July 31, will see a performance by the Gold Tone Orchestra. The following August 7 concert, “My Way,” is a tribute to Frank Sinatra.

For more information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov/parks or call Parks Administration at (516) 572-0200. For further information on The Harmonizers, visit their website, LongIslandHarmonizers.org.

–Jack Schwed

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The Harmonizers showed sang at a noontime concert, hosted by Nassau County in Einsehower Park, on June 26. Noontime concerts will continue throughout the summer.

Charles Kempton, member of The Harmonizers, was delighted to sing alongside his friends.

The audience enjoyed a soothing and nostalgic performance.

John Pagliaro, member and trustee of The Harmonizers, gave it his all on stage.

Maurice Debar, Director of Long Islnd Harmonizers, was honored to present a fantastic performance under his direction.

STEPPING OUT

‘Cold Beer on a Friday Night’

Capture the flavors of summertime cuisine up a tasty bash

By Karen Bloom

Whether firing up the grill for a pool party, barbecue or even just a weeknight meal, one thing’s for sure: summertime means grilling season. Grilling takes many forms: your crowd may prefer the standard fare of burgers and hot dogs to flame-kissed vegetables and the artistry of a perfectly done steak. However, the possibilities don’t end there.

By mixing and matching traditional grilled classics with options that have a variety of textures and flavors, you can shake up your at-home menu and add new favorites to your routine this grilling season.

It’s easy to go from casual to elegant in a snap. The traditional faves always have their place, but if you’re looking for a different type of barbecue, add some finesse to your menu with other ideas, by re-imagining your grilling style.

Spicy Mustard Chicken Kebabs

With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kabobs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors.

• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

• 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper

• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks

To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate.

To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform.

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to mediumhigh heat.

Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down. Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.

Cabbage Steaks With Bacon & Blue Cheese

These cabbage steaks blend sweet and slightly sour notes with savory crumbles of cheese for a dish that pleases every one of your taste buds.

• 6 slices bacon

• 1 package McCormick Grill Mates Smoky Applewood Marinade

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

• 1 head green cabbage, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices (about 6 steaks)

• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the drippings.

Crumble bacon; set aside.

Mix marinade mix, oil, vinegar, maple syrup and reserved bacon drippings in small bowl until well blended. Place cabbage steaks in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well.

Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove cabbage steaks from marinade. Reserve any leftover marinade.

Grill cabbage steaks over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until tender-crisp, brushing with leftover marinade. Serve cabbage steaks topped with blue cheese, crumbled bacon and green onions.

Mediterranean Vegetables

Fresh veggies tossed with rice vinegar and garlic make a tasty, nutritious side.

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (seasoned)

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra, to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus extra, to taste

• 1 tablespoon, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons, fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced

• 1 cup fresh zucchini, sliced into 1 3/4-inch long, 1/4-inch thick planks

• 1 cup fresh green pepper strips

• 1 cup fresh red pepper strips

• 8 fresh stalks asparagus, slicing off 1/4 inch from bottom of stalk

• 1 fresh portobello mushroom, sliced into 1/2-inch squares

• 1 cup fresh eggplant, diced into 1/2-inch squares

Heat grill to 375 F.

In large bowl, mix together rice vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley and garlic to create marinade. Clean vegetables then place them in marinade in small batches. Toss to coat then place in foil pouch. Pour remaining marinade over vegetables and seal pouch.

Bake in oven or over indirect heat on grill 25 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste, after removing pouch from heat.

Chef’s tip: Open pouch after 20 minutes of cooking and allow vegetables to crisp slightly under direct heat for remaining 5 minutes.

Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band bring their beachy vibe back to the Paramount stage. With summer in full swing, enjoy their“Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so raise ‘em up and sing along. The Long Island based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/ acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/ backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach/country sounds for over a decade to the delight of their audiences.

Friday, July 26, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

The Hilarious Hitmen

Sal Governale, Richard Christy and Billy Mira, radio personalities known for their prank calls and comedy, keep the laughs coming as “The Hilarious Hitmen.” The dynamic trio brings a modern twist to humor, drawing inspiration from the classic styles of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Christy’s extraordinary drumming skills set the heartbeat for their performance, while Governale’s charisma and comedic genius keep audiences in stitches. Not to be outdone, Mira’s impressions and vocal range captivate everyone. Get in on the laughs when they bring their to Harry Chapin Theatre at Eisenhower Park, for a lively evening that blends big band comedy with audience participation and delightful surprises. Audiences can’t get enough of their refreshing and new take on music and comedy, making their performances an unforgettable experience that leaves you craving for more.

Saturday, July 27, 7 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

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Aug. 4

Dance Theatre of Harlem

The acclaimed dance company visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, appearing on the Tilles Center stage Sunday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. With a storied history, the first Black classical ballet company, co-founded by dance icon and international superstar Arthur Mitchell, has toured the world, engaged communities and introduced young minds and bodies to the power of dance. With all its renown, this boundary-breaking, dynamic organization has maintained Mitchell’s core belief that ballet belongs to everyone. Now a singular presence in the ballet world, DTH presents a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate Black culture. Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the Company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem’s message of empowerment through the arts for all. The dynamic program includes “Higher Ground,” with choreography by Robert Garland, featuring Stevie Wonder tunes; “New Bach,” also choreographed by Robert Garland, with music by J.S. Bach; “Take Me with You,” choreographed by Robert Bondara, featuring Radiohead; also Robert Garland’s “Return,” with James Brown and Aretha Franklin tunes. Tickets are start at $64; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

Dramatic Play

Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, July 29, 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 selfconfidence. This week’s theme: Undersea Adventure. Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Tunes at the farm

In the summer entertainment series’ next installment, The Verge will return to Malverne, Saturday Aug. 10, at 7 p.m., at Crossroads Farm at Grossman’s.480 Hempstead Ave.

Movie Night

Enjoy a family film outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Wednesday, July 31, dusk, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. See the recent 3D animated musical fantasy “Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together.” The film serves as the threequel to Trolls, the sequel to Trolls World Tour, and the continuation of DreamWorks Trolls franchise. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

Summertime sounds

Audio Replay brings their highenergy sound to Lakewiew’s Harold Walker Park, Tuesday, July 30, 8 p.m., as part of the Town of Hempstead’s Neighborhood Concert Series. You’ll want to dance the night away! 1085 Woodfield Road.

Bridge Club

Learn or play the classic game at Malverne Public Library, every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. All skill levels are welcome to attend. 61 St. Thomas Place. Visit MalverneLibrary.org or call (516) 599-0750 for more information.

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Michaela Goade’s “Berry Song.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Psychic medium comedy

Half medium, half comedian, all fun. Check out the psychic comedy show, organized by Malverne Kiwanis Club, Thursday, Aug. 1, 7-9 p.m., at Broadway Tavern. Tickets are $25 by Venmo to @Eliza-Tom; the confirmation number is (917) 318-2992. 8 Broadway, Malverne.

In concert

Malverne Village’s Summer Concert Series welcomes Risky Business, Friday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. The band performs rock, disco, Motown, and ballads at Malverne Gazebo.40 Church St..

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.

Malverne Village Board Meeting

Keep up to date with what’s happening in Malverne at the monthly meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at Malverne Village Hall. 99 Church St.

Having an event?

Scavenger Hunt

Search for hidden pictures throughout Malverne Public Library. Find them all, and you’ll win a prize! The event is happening all month long the library. 61 St. Thomas place. Visit MalverneLibrary. org or call (516) 599-0750 for more information.

Lakeview Day

Enjoy food, music, games, bouncy houses, and giveaways at Lakeview Day 2024, Saturday, Aug. 3. Celebrate community with your neighbors at Hempstead State Lake Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Barks and Brews

Visit Broadway Tavern for “Barks and Brews,” Sundays, noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy food, drinks and adorable pups. Everyone is encouraged to bring their dogs to the event, which has an open yard, water and treats waiting for their furry friends. 8 Broadway, in Malverne.

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

NEW YORK’S WRONGEST RUNNING COMEDY!

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition

“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media. It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

‘Walkin’ After Midnight’

Plaza Theatrical presents a showstopping tribute to the legendary Patsy Cline, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2:30 p.m. Through a colorful tapestry of iconic songs and witty personal storytelling, Carter Calvert uses her award-winning vocal talents to create this captivating musical tribute. Calvert, a Broadway star and title character in Always… Patsy Cline (opposite Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers), has gained rave reviews and triumphant accolades for her heartfelt portrayal of this legendary country recording artist.

She vocally captures Cline’s musical stylings pitch-perfectly in mega hits including “Crazy,” “I Fall To Pieces,” “She’s Got You” and “Walkin’ After Midnight.” Both captivating and endearing, this fastpaced entertainment delights audiences of all ages. It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Obamacare remains vulnerable, Solages warns

By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

Despite repeated partisan legal challenges aimed at its demise, the Affordable Care Act, widely known as Obamacare, has not only survived, but become an indispensable part of the American health care system. This year, a record number of Americans — an estimated 21 million — are insured through its marketplaces, which have redefined baseline expectations for consumer coverage in the health care system. Yet despite its 14 years of proven durability, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, a Democrat, remains warily concerned about ACA’s future.

Solages was blunt in her assessment of what, or rather who represents the biggest political risk to undoing the health care law — former President Donald Trump.

At a news conference in Valley Stream last week, Solages, and leaders of the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East labor union and Protect Our Care, a nonprofit health care advocacy group, forcefully articulated their concerns, underscoring how the law has served as a crucial safety net for New Yorkers, and warned that its termination could be disastrous.

“As we interface with the affordability crisis, it’s important to acknowledge there are reforms at work, from the

Affordable Care Act to the Inflation Reduction Act, to ensure that people have access to health care,” Solages said.

“Now we are seeing constant attacks on these reforms, whether it’s federal representatives trying to take away provisions that ensure people with pre-existing conditions have access to health care or cull prescription pricing relief.”

Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, sought to roll back or repeal significant elements of the law when he was president, but did not succeed. On

the campaign trail this year, certainly aware of the law’s popularity and lasting power, he has made vague promises to replace it with a superior alternative if he returns to the White House.

Solages also cited proposals by Republicans to cap and cut federal Medicaid spending and introduce a block grant system in which states would have to bid for federal funding to secure benefits.

“Instead of direct funding to the states, they want states to enroll in a

Hunger Games-like competition for coverage,” said Solages. “We can’t compete for coverage when it comes to healt care,” which will inevitably shrink the Medicaid program and leave many uninsured.

For more than a decade, there has been grumbling about the cost and sustainability of health care coverage under ACA by conservative critics.

Many maintain, as they have for years, that coverage plans under ACA can still be too expensive for some middle-class Americans because of high insurance premiums, burdensome costsharing requirements, and narrow health insurance networks that limit people’s choice of doctor and hospital.

And with the sting of inflation and rising health care costs, the insured may still struggle to afford higher-thanexpected co-payments or deductibles.

While Solages acknowledged that New Yorkers are grappling with growing medical debt and prohibitively expensive prescription prices, reducing investments in existing reforms will only exacerbate these problems, not solve them.

“From womb to tomb, all New Yorkers interact with the health care system, and when you erode health care, you impact the most vulnerable New Yorkers,” she said. “We need to raise our voices against unfair cuts to health care.”

Courtesy Office of Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and health care advocates warned against dismantling the Affordable Care Act, emphasizing its crucial role in providing coverage for 21 million Americans and protecting vulnerable populations, amid ongoing political threats to its future.

One more time, a ban from women’s sports

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

A Nassau County bill banning biological males from participating in women’s sports and activities on county facilities was signed on July 15.

“It’s a good day for women in Nassau County, today,” Legislator Samantha Goetz, who is a sponsor of the measure, said at a news conference on July 15

“It’s here to protect women,” said Howard Kopel, the legislature’s presiding officer. “And this is something that I think that all people of good will should accept and understand.”

Immediately after the law was signed, state Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the county, claiming that it conflicts with state discrimination laws.

“With this law, Nassau County is once again attempting to exclude transgender girls and women from participating in sporting events while claiming to support fairness,” James wrote in a news release. “(The New York Civil Liberties Union) and the Long Island Roller Rebels won their first lawsuit and County Executive Blakeman’s transphobic executive order was struck down because it was blatantly illegal. Now this discriminatory law must be as well. Here in New York, every person has the right to be exactly who they are, free from discrimination, and my office will always protect that right.”

The NYCLU also filed a lawsuit against Blakeman and the Legislature. “It is abundantly clear that any attempt to ban trans women and girls from sports is prohibited by our state’s antidiscrimination laws,” Gabriella Lar-

ios, staff attorney at NYCLU, wrote in a news release. “It was true when we successfully struck down County Executive Blakeman’s transphobic policy and it is true now. This latest round of hateful legislation is unacceptable and we won’t let it stand in New York.”

The Legislature approved the bill in a 12-5 vote along party lines. An executive order that Blakeman issued earlier this year has faced more than one court challenge.

“For us it’s a matter of common sense, it’s a matter of fairness and it’s a matter of integrity,” Blakeman said at the July 15 news conference.

“If they do continue to push forward on this harmful legislation, the NYCLU will certainly see them in court, and we believe it will be promptly struck down as unlawful under our state anti-discrimination law,” Bobby Hodgson, the NYCLU’s assistant legal director, previously told the Herald.

After Blakeman signed the order in February, which directed that any sports entities that use county facilities designate themselves male, female or co-ed, and that they only accept athletes who meet those criteria according to their sex at birth, James sent a ceaseand-desist letter to Blakeman demanding that he rescind it.

Blakeman responded days later with a federal lawsuit contesting the letter, which was denied in federal court and dismissed in April.

The county Supreme Court struck down Blakeman’s executive order on May 10, after a legal challenge by the NYCLU.

Blakeman said he plans to appeal the decision.

A sign to get reading this summer

A new sign at Lakeview Avenue and Woodfield Road shows drivers and pedestrians where they can find the Lakeview Public Library. Librarian Sean Edwards, left, Lakeview Library Board President Lisa Ortiz, Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Trustee Kevin Boston-Hill, Library Director Camina Raphaël-Lubin, Lakeview Library Board Vice President Ka’re Atkins and librarian Adriana Arguelles celebrated the unveiling. If you’re wondering how to spend your summer day, all signs point to checking out the library.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Radiance Wellness, NP In Family Health, PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 06/03/24. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 704 Jennings Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity 147740

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-2, Plaintiff, vs. NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID A. STEIN A/K/A DAVID STEIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 5, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 70 Morris Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of

Malverne, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 241 and Lot 120. Approximate amount of judgment is $408,956.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607367/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Jane Pastor Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 180334-1 147902

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Amalia Per, Jose Balarezo, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 7, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, ‘Rain or Shine’ on August 19, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 106 Park Boulevard, Malverne, NY 11565. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the lncorporated

Village of Malverne, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 38, Block: 005, Lot: 295, 296, 471. Approximate amount of judgment $598,703.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613194/2022. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-096574-F00 81369 147981

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the PUBLIC HEARING of the Malverne Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. shall be cancelled and adjourned to Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the MALVERNE VILLAGE HALL, 99 Church Street, Malverne, NY 11565. Any member of the public with questions or comments can contact the Board of Zoning Appeals at mkschnaars@malvernevill age.org. The following

cases have been adjourned to and will be heard on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.: Malverne Properties, LLC

61 Church St.; Business District Building Permit Application #2024-0115

Proposes to demolish existing one story structure and construct 11,118 total sq. ft. threestory 12-unit multi family dwelling over basement. Ivan Calderon & Monica Garcia Lozano 66 Morris Ave.; Residential “B” District Fence Permit Application #2024-0213

Proposes to install 5 ft. high front, rear, left and right side facing solid PVC fence in front yard on King Street with one gate. All interested parties should appear at the above time and place. BY ORDER OF THE MALVERE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MALVERNE Jill Valli, Village Clerk

Dated: July 3, 2024 148128

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: J.K.W. Improvements, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 06/14/24. NY Office location: Nassau

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County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed legislation banning biological males from taking part in women’s sports and activities at county facilities, alongside a bill cosponsor, Legislator Samantha Goetz, third from right, and others who voted to pass it.

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Business Intelligence Analyst wanted by 3W Auto Accessory Inc. in Oceanside, NY. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, or business-related major. Duties: Collect and analyze data from various sources, uncovering insights into sales, inventory, and market trends; Create interactive reports and dashboards, aiding decision-making by presenting key performance metrics; Forecast sales, conduct market research, and optimize inventory levels; Segment customers for targeted marketing and evaluate sales team performance; responsible for Data security and compliance, along with continuous improvement. Yearly Salary will be $80850 to $90000. Mail Resume to 3W Auto Accessory Inc., Attn: Qi Zhou, 3401 Lawson Blvd, Oceanside, NY 11572.

Vary, Salary Ranges from $17 per hour to $21 per hour Night Availability is a Must.

Email Resume to careers@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

INSTRUCTOR Company Car/ Bonuses. Clean Driving Record Required, Will Train. Retirees Welcome! $20 - $25/ Hour

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Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $16 per hour to $20 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST: PART TIME, Must be Fluent in English and Spanish, Must Have Good Computer Skills, Able to Learn New Programs, Pleasant Phone Voice, Good People Skills, Salary Negotiable. 516-726-0309 or Email Resume to coreybickoff294@gmail.com

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Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $33,280 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286

OUTSIDE SALES

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Earning potential ranges from $33,280 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses. Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250

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WANTAGH 1 BEDROOM, Full Kitchen, Full Bath, Livingroom/Kitchen Combo, No Smoking No Pets. $1650. 516-731-3763.

BETH DAVID CEMETERY: Elmont, NY.

ROCKVILLE CENTRE SUNNY Private Entrance,Walk In Closet, Walking Distance South Nassau Hospital, Share Bath, 516-913-0804.

3 Plots. Separate Or All Together. Graves 18, 25, and 32. Purchase Separate $3999; Purchase Together $9999. Negotiable. Call 845-641-7316

ONE BURIAL PLOT FOR SALE at Beth David’s in Elmont. Asking for $6,500. Please contact Michele Flanigan at 518-546-9550

Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and guest quarters. Taxes: $15,107

Meadow $705,000 Lakeville Lane. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. Open layout. Master bedroom with walk-in closet. Taxes: $10,270.09

Elmont $640,000

Norfolk Drive. Cape. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Many updates including bathrooms. First floor master bedroom. Cozy fenced-in yard. Taxes: $13,272

Hewlett $670,000

Peninsula Boulevard. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. New eat-in kitchen with shaker cabinets, high-end Samsung appliances and island, also sliding doors to private fenced-in yard. Move-in ready with new siding and roof. Taxes: $14,237.40

Lido Beach $1,430,000

Biarritz Street. Cottage. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Den/family room and home office. High-end finishes include cathedral ceiling and wet bar. Taxes: $19,573.89

Malverne $920,000

Foster Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Movein ready stunning home in convenient Westwood neighborhood. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. Updates include skylight. Walk to Westwood LIRR. Taxes: $16,869.06

Merrick $1,200,000

Loines Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room, home office and guest quarters in bonus finished attic. High end finishes include cathedral ceiling and wet bar. Entertaining style backyard with heated saltwater pool and pool house with 3 portico doors. 2 car garage. Security system.

Taxes: $23,818.67 Rockville Centre $1,650,000

Contractors seem to have plans of their own

Q. We are getting estimates for a small bump-out at the back of our house to add a breakfast room, and the estimates have been much higher than we were led to believe. We met with a contractor before we hired an architect, and he gave us a number, but suggested we get plans made, which we did. In addition to doing an estimate from the plans, the contractor said we should pay him for the estimate if we don’t use him because of the time he took. His card actually says “Free estimates.” Between the price, which went way up, and the fact that he wants money, even if he doesn’t get the job, we aren’t going to even consider him, but is this common, that he should have such a higher price and also want to get paid? Incidentally, he added a lot of things that aren’t in the plans and aren’t what we spoke about.

A. This scenario is common, and I often warn people that they should, preliminarily, try to get a ballpark estimate, just to be sure they can do the project before getting started with plans. It always helps to have the contractor and architect speak, so we’re all on the same page.

Most often, though, what ends up happening is a kind of disillusionment when the plans are done and the contractor’s numbers are much higher than discussed. I’m amazed at how many contractors, without a phone call or meeting, try to change the project, question the engineering or structure, or try to work around the architect after all the time and consideration given to planning. It’s rare to have a contractor not make statements about the structure, even though I have rarely dealt with a contractor who can show expertise, with a license in engineering, to alter the design. Many just want to make it simpler to build without ever having to recognize the long-term issues of high winds, heavy snow or building codes.

On the other hand, one individual tried to upsell the job, claiming that piles were needed on a home where there was a basement and no other pilings. In order to add underground pilings to the price, a deep soil test, showing the character of the supporting earth, would need to be done. The home is over 100 years old and shows no signs of settling, so the inclusion of piles, without even consulting the licensed professional, is unwarranted.

It’s true that contractors have a hard job doing estimates, especially because the prices of lumber and other commodities change. They can spend many weeks calling around to suppliers and checking pricing, only to have their integrity questioned. This can lead to increasing numbers to account for potential material price changes. While you can’t expect the cost to remain the same, it is fair to ask, at the beginning, for a higher-end number so the outcome isn’t so different. Good luck!

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Congestion pricing may be paused, but the fight continues

From Buffalo to Montauk, New Yorkers of every color, creed and religion find themselves struggling to stay afloat amid the ever-increasing tax burden imposed on them, especially by the legions of out-of-touch bureaucrats who wield power in Albany. For too long, Long Islanders seeking financial relief from our state capital have found instead that many of their elected leaders in Albany are all too eager to nickel-anddime hardworking taxpayers as a solution to the fiscal mismanagement rife across government-operated entities as well as those directly tied to New York state, including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

There is no doubt that the MTA is a vital resource for New Yorkers, but the dereliction of duty by the agency’s lead-

Has New York state government helped address your costs of living over the past six years? Has it made your life easier?

According to a recent poll, only 37 percent of registered voters thought the state was on the right track, while 52 percent said they believed it was headed in the wrong direction. In response to a prompt asking if the “2024 New York State legislative session did or did not succeed in passing laws that improve the quality of life in New York,” only 17 percent of respondents said they believed it did.

This sentiment was broadly shared across the political spectrum: Only 26 percent of Democrats, 7 percent of Republicans, and 12 percent of Independents/Others said they believed laws were passed this session that improved our quality of life. It is especially concerning that New Yorkers do not feel that state government is improving their lives when you consider how much money our state spends.

When the state last had a divided

ership has led to staggering budget deficits and wasteful spending, to the point where it now costs the MTA roughly $3 billion a year just to service its enormous debt. Recognizing the unsustainable nature of this spending spree, the MTA conspired with Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York Democrats to siphon more cash from commuters via a congestion pricing plan, which is nothing more than a thinly veiled commuter tax.

that part of Manhattan altogether — like many in the trucking and carting sector.

Will Gov. Kathy Hochul simply restart the plan after November’s election?

Charging drivers who enter Lower Manhattan via car a fee in addition to the tolls already collected on many bridges and tunnels is nothing short of highway robbery, and New Yorkers resoundingly rejected this latest Democratic cash grab. Indeed, residents of every political stripe have voiced their concerns about this new tax, which would see the average commuter fork over an additional $4,000 for the privilege of entering Lower Manhattan, and force many businesses to raise prices or shy away from conducting business in

I was proud to stand alongside fellow Republicans, and some common-sense Democrats, to raise the alarm across the tristate area about this anti-business mandate. What’s more, I introduced bipartisan federal legislation to reject congestion pricing and to ensure that this disastrous plan did not come to fruition. After repeated public calls to Governor Hochul and the Democrats in the State Legislature to scrap the plan, the people were heard, and Hochul “paused” the implementation of congestion pricing at the 11th hour last month.

But the timing seemed suspect.

Poll after poll across New York told the same story: Congestion pricing was an awful plan, and voters were prepared to take their frustration to the ballot box. It isn’t hard to connect the dots and conclude that Hochul only delayed implementation of congestion pricing

because, on the federal level, Democrats feared that it would imperil their campaigns in competitive House districts leading up to the November election — including the one for my seat. I find it hard to believe that New York state and its governor invested significant money in constructing the new tolling infrastructure across Manhattan only for Hochul to have a change of heart at the last minute.

So it is vital that while commonsense, anti-congestion pricing advocates have the wind at our backs, we press on and demand further reassurances — in law — that this plan will not simply be restarted once the all-important fall election season has concluded.

It is extraordinarily important that New Yorkers stand united in continued opposition to Hochul’s disastrous congestion pricing plan, and demand more concrete protections against the implementation of this debilitating scheme as we move forward. I will be sure to keep up the fight in Washington as your voice on Capitol Hill.

Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.

Our state government: lots of dollars, little sense

government, in 2018, with the governor’s mansion and the Assembly controlled by Democrats and the State Senate controlled by Republicans, in partnership with a handful of Democrats, the state budget was $168 billion. This year, under one-party control, the spending plan totaled $237 billion — an increase of roughly 40 percent over six years, far exceeding the 26 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index for the same period. The budget passed in 2018 under divided government was the eighth one in a row that adhered to a 2 percent spending increase cap, but Albany no longer seems to concern itself with such fiscal restraint. Yet does anyone believe that New Yorkers received a quality return on their additional investment of more than $60 billion since 2018?

A 40 percent increase in spending over the past six years — for what?

clean-water infrastructure funding, which had been championed by the State Senate Republican Conference when it controlled the chamber. Meanwhile, New York City has received a bailout of $3.4 billion over the past two years for the self-inflicted migrant crisis that will only serve as a Band-Aid, without fixing the problem.

Blumencranz and I succeeded in forcing the legislative supermajorities to address the issue of illegal squatters, instead of including the language we had proposed, Albany passed a watereddown version that has left gaps in the law.

To be clear, there are areas where state spending is a crucial investment in our future — education, clean water and air, and infrastructure, to name a few. But it is troubling that despite Gov. Kathy Hochul’s initially proposing such a costly budget, we still had to rally with local schools in Nassau County to restore their state funding, and the State Legislature had to fight to restore

Regarding crime and public safety, an issue on the minds of many New Yorkers, the legislative supermajorities still refuse to take meaningful action to fix the failed cashless bail laws they enacted. In polling numbers that nearly mirror voters’ feelings on this year’s legislative session, only 17 percent of New Yorkers say they believe crime has improved in the past year. Common-sense legislation I carry with Assemblyman Ed Ra to grant judges discretion to consider dangerousness when determining whether to hold a defendant pretrial was voted down in the Senate Codes Committee along party lines, and the Legislature refused to take up a comprehensive package of bills to combat antisemitism, including several of my own and Assemblymen Ari Brown’s and Ra’s bills. Further, while Assemblyman Jake

This is not to say that the state has failed to make progress on any issue. In the final days of the session, we passed a bill to help protect children’s mental health from addictive feeds on social media, which I was proud to cosponsor. However, I believe most New Yorkers would agree that Albany hasn’t done enough to stem the consistent outmigration our state is experiencing — driven largely by our affordability crisis. As a small-business owner and a mother of four, I know the importance of budgeting and spending within my means. Yet when I proposed an amendment on the Senate floor to keep utility costs under control by placing a moratorium on any new costs or regulations until a thorough cost-impact study is completed, my amendment was voted down along party lines.

At some point, Albany needs to realize that simply spending more money won’t solve our problems, and that using a little sense will go further than even billions of dollars.

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th Senate District.

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Face mask bill must strike a delicate balance

amid ongoing debates about public safety and individual rights, the Nassau County Legislature is poised to make a significant decision that could have an impact on both.

Republican Legislator Mazi Pilip has proposed a bill that would make the county one of the first in the metropolitan area to ban face masks that conceal a wearer’s identity.

The proposal, backed by all 12 Republican county legislators, aims to unmask those responsible for violent acts during protests, imposing fines of up to $1,000 and potential jail time for violators.

A similar measure was proposed by State Sen. Steve Rhoads last month, after six young men wearing masks attacked another man at the Academy Charter School graduation at Hofstra University.

The Pilip bill is a reaction to violence involving people wearing masks in recent months during protests at universities including Columbia, George Washington and Yale. Pilip said that when they cover their faces, people can act as brazenly as they wish, which is unacceptable, and the idea behind the proposal is to curb violence and hold perpetrators accountable.

A laudable goal — but this well-meaning legislation may compromise public health and civil liberties, particularly when face masks are used as intended. They became an essential public health

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Jerry Kremer should rethink congestion pricing

To the Editor:

tool during the coronavirus pandemic, and are not just a means of personal protection, but also a potential collective shield that helps reduce the transmission of airborne viruses.

Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of masks in curbing the spread of infectious diseases, thereby saving lives. To undermine this practice, even with the pandemic seemingly behind us, could have dire consequences for public health, especially as we ponder future outbreaks of other diseases.

The proposed bill includes exemptions for those wearing masks for health or religious reasons, but the enforcement of those exemptions would raise significant concerns. While the Republican presiding officer of the County Legislature, Howard Kopel, said he doubted anyone would intervene when an older person wears a mask for health reasons, there appear to be broader worries. The New York Civil Liberties Union has voiced concerns that the legislation paints a target on the backs of people of color, and protesters who disagree with government policies.

Those sentiments are echoed by Democratic Legislator Debra Mulé, who highlights what she sees as the ambiguity surrounding the bill’s implementation and enforcement.

Historical and current events have shown that laws with vague enforcement guidelines often disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Even the appearance that some were

Re Jerry Kremer’s recent column, “It’s time to give the governor a break”: I strongly disagree with Kremer’s opinion about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s cancellation of congestion pricing. This money would have been of great benefit to those of us who ride the Long Island Rail Road and the New York City transit system. It would also have helped to reduce air pollution in New York City, a big problem.

As we’ve seen in the weeks since the governor canceled this program, there is no Plan B for funding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s capital program, despite her absurd statements to the contrary. There is a real risk of losing significant federal funding for the Second Avenue subway. Also, much-needed new electric train cars for the LIRR will likely now be indefinitely delayed.

I’m guessing that Kremer doesn’t ride the railroad and experience some of the very old M-3 passenger cars, which break down frequently. The now canceled capital program would also have improved accessibility at LIRR stations, not to mention helping to buy new diesel train cars and locomotives, which are approaching the end of their useful lives.

Kremer noted the economic cost of congestion pricing,

being unfairly targeted by a face mask law would not only undermine trust in public institutions, but also exacerbate existing social and racial tensions.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s consideration of a mask ban on New York City transit, and similar proposals from other state legislators, indicate a broader trend toward restricting mask use that, if taken up by individual counties as well and not carefully managed, could become the focus of endless litigation and, yes, masked protests. Legislators’ focus should instead be on fostering a safe environment without infringing on individual rights or compromising public health. Rather than outright bans, there should be a nuanced approach that balances safety with the right to wear masks for legitimate reasons. Enhancing security measures at protests, improving surveillance to identify perpetrators of violence without compromising the anonymity of peaceful demonstrators, and fostering better communication between law enforcement and the public could be more effective strategies.

Legislation that restricts the use of masks must be carefully crafted to avoid unintended consequences that affect citizens’ freedoms or can be seen as discriminatory. As the County Legislature considers Pilip’s bill before a scheduled Aug. 5 vote, it should seek input from a wide range of stakeholders before finalizing it, in an effort to protect both public safety and individual rights.

and perhaps some adjustments could be made. But not funding our transit system is a terrible idea, and it will absolutely result in higher costs to taxpayers in the end. I once thought of Mr. Kremer as a fairly progressive and effective

Social media are a threat to young people’s mental health

social media’s presence in our children’s lives is undeniable, and the toll it is taking on their mental health is alarming. As a parent of young children, I understand the pervasive influence of social media on our lives. Despite our best efforts to impose parental controls, the reality is that exposure to toxic content on social media is almost inevitable.

Recently, I have been deeply concerned by the surge in mental health issues among our youth, including anxiety, loneliness, depression and sleep deprivation.

This concern is shared by almost all Long Island school districts, which have taken proactive steps in the past few months by filing lawsuits against major social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat. As an assemblywoman and a mother, I want to be the first to tell these school districts that I stand firmly with them in this fight to protect our children from

the harms of this new age of social media.

The legal actions taken by Long Island school districts are not intended to place blame, but rather to address a pressing mental health crisis. This crisis is everyone’s issue — students, schools, parents, teachers and social media companies. It is crucial that social media implement meaningful measures to mitigate the adverse impacts of their platforms on the mental well-being of our young people.

tLet’s dive a little deeper into the mental health issues that our young people face daily, and why social media are so addictive. Have you ever mentioned something out loud and then seen ads or posts related to it appear on your screen minutes later? Social media can heighten anxiety and insecurities by constantly bombarding users with content that sets unrealistic standards for how to live, dress or look. And the addiction to receiving comments and likes can lead to high levels of anxiety and, in many cases, depression.

highly addictive, with young people often spending hours seeking approval through scrolling.

heir content sets unrealistic standards for how to live, dress or look.

Nonetheless, we must acknowledge that social media can be beneficial when used healthily and responsibly. They serve as a powerful tool for advertising, marketing, learning, educating and personal growth. I appreciate being able to use social media to reach a wide audience, inform, educate, network and bridge the gap between government and New Yorkers. But in order to foster healthy technology use among our young people, we must educate and, in the case of social media companies, protect our youth to ensure that those media remain safe platforms. As parents and government officials, we play a crucial role in safeguarding our children’s well-being in the digital age.

Speaking from a legislative point of view, I am happy to be a part of a body that advocates for the health of our young people on a daily basis. I am pleased to have advocated alongside my colleagues for the passage of two significant bills: the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act. The SAFE for Kids Act requires social media companies to restrict addictive features that are harmful to young children and teens, aiming to improve children’s sleep and prohibiting notifications between midnight and 6 a.m. without parental consent. The Data Protection Act limits online sites from collecting, using or sharing personal data of anyone under 18.

The reality is that social media are

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now that he’s a lobbyist.

In contrast, Kevin Kelley’s column, “Our future should include transit-oriented development,” makes a lot of sense. We urgently need housing and transportation here on Long Island. Kremer’s negative comments about transit funding accomplish nothing, except to play to the short-term interests of uncaring politicians.

I suggest he think about this, and reevaluate his position.

MICHAEL CRAvEN Point Lookout

Road violence vs. gun violence: no comparison

To the Editor:

Anyone who travels by car, rides a bike or walks across an intersection in Nassau County knows that life-threatening recklessness behind the wheel has become terrifyingly common. In fact, 20 times more people are killed in the county by drivers than by shooters.

Yet elected officials, led by County Executive Bruce Blakeman, are doing little or nothing to reduce traffic violence. Instead, in a stunning example of skewed priorities, Blakeman and his political allies stir public fears of the comparatively tiny threat of gun-related crime.

In 2022 — the most recent year for which statistics are available — traffic violence claimed 81 lives in Nassau County. That same year, a total of four people in the county were killed by armed assailants.

And the roads are becoming ever more deadly.

“Traffic fatalities in New York have grown at an alarming rate since the pandemic,” state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a report last month.

Speeding and drunk or distracted driving are among the leading causes of this upsurge. But the Nassau County Police Department issued 66 percent fewer speeding tickets in 2022 than in 2019, the year prior to the pandemic. DWI arrests have also sharply decreased.

“In Nassau County,” Blakeman declared in March, “we back the blue, and we fund our police.” He boasted that more than 200 officers have been added to the county’s police force since he took office in 2022.

That rhetoric, and those statistics, mean little to the families of children and adults killed in preventable crashes. And almost all motor vehicle fatalities can indeed be prevented with safer road designs and tighter enforcement of traffic laws. Nassau County public officials must stop ignoring this worsening threat to the lives of their constituents.

KEvIN J. KELLEY Atlantic Beach

Fostering open communication between parents and children about social media use, and promoting digital literacy programs in schools, can further support proactive efforts to address the mental health crisis heightened by social media.

These pieces of legislation are just the beginning when it comes to protecting and addressing the mental health crisis among our children in the era of social media. As Long Islanders, as New Yorkers, as parents, we need to act now. Our children need us. We need to return to a mentally healthier society. I applaud Long Island school districts for highlighting that this is an issue that needs to be addressed.

But lawsuits can’t do it alone.

Taylor Darling represents the 18th Assembly District.

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