Members of the St. Paul AME Church and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity join Doris Hicks Newkirk, third from left, and Stephanie Chase of the Lakeview chapter of the NAACP to help neighbors register to vote. Story, photos, Page 3.
By TAYLoR GRAYSoN tgrayson@liherald.com
Gold is the color of pediatric cancer awareness. Each year in Malverne and surrounding communities, the Mary Ruchalski Foundation lights a tree with gold lights, and wraps a gold ribbon around it to honor the lives of those who have been affected by pediatric cancer, and to emphasize the importance of finding a cure. This year’s event was held on Sep. 16 at the Malverne Long Island Rail Road station. There was a table for donations, and after remarks by Mayor Tim Sullivan; Carol Ruchalski, who heads the foundation, which is named for her late
daughter; and other elected officials, a switch was flipped to light the green tree gold.
The average life expectancy of a child treated with chemotherapy is 57 years, some 21 fewer years than the typical adult. Every day, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer, and one of every five of them will die of the illness. Because of these statistics, the Mary Ruchalski Foundation consistently pushes for more legal and medical action to combat, and ultimately cure, childhood cancers.
Only 4 percent of federal funding for cancer research is directed to these cancers, Ruchalski pointed out, adding that if a political campaign
By TAYLoR GRAYSoN tgrayson@liherald.com
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration that coincides with the independence days of many Latin American countries. It recognizes the achievements and cultural advancements of Hispanic Americans throughout history. In 1988, during the administration of President Ronald Reagan, the celebration expanded from a week to a month, and now extends from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15 each year.
TMaltas and Colombiana Kola Sodas.
The students were encouraged to paint freely, and given an hour to do so before presenting their work. Martinez-Cruz expressed the importance of keeping Hispanic traditions alive, especially in educational settings. “I wanted to take advantage of the diversity of this school,” she said. “It means being able to celebrate each other’s different cultures, foods and people.”
he school is making sure that any literature they’re sending out is available in English & Spanish for multicultural students.
This year, Malverne’s Howard T. Herber Middle School is hosting a range of events to teach its students about Hispanic culture and history. The first took place on Sep. 17, a kid-friendly Sip and Paint led by volunteer instructor Jennifer Martinez-Cruz, who is of Colombian descent. The drinks included Lime Jarritos, Pony
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The population of Hispanic students attending Herber is estimated at between 30 and 40 percent — much higher than the reported population of Hispanics living in Malverne, roughly 16 percent. Last year, HTH students learned a traditional Colombian dance, Cumbia, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. After receiving positive feedback from the students and Continued on page 7
By TAYLOR GRAYSON tgrayson@liherald.com
The village of Malverne has been on the hunt for a new superintendent of their school district. At this time, they have a wide pool of applicants but are not opposed to receiving more. Now, they are looking to community members to help them decide who this person should be. Board of Education President Jeanne D’esposito provided some exclusive information about the defining qualities that the new superintendent should possess.
“We’re looking for someone with experience,” she said. “We need someone who understands what it is to cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive school district. They must have strong management skills. We have fantastic teachers and staff, so we need a really strong leader for them. Someone who communicates well and will be open with their team. There’s more but those are the main things we seek out.”
The current superintendent is set to step down on Jun. 30, 2025. The new candidate should expect to start their job the very next day, July 1. The candidate will likely have a PhD in Education, though it is not a firm requirement. Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates is the firm enlisted to conduct the search for superintendent, soliciting established educators for the job. The
Board of Education in Malverne is looking to have their decision made by Jan. 2025, Feb. the latest. Prior to the selection of the superintendent, there will be two opportunities for community members to give their input on the decision.
Both community forums will be virtual on Zoom. They are set to take place on Oct. 1. at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Community members may visit the Malverne website, go to news, and then message from the board of education to access the registration links. The list of applicants is strictly confidential, but may include current superintendents or assistant superintendents who are working elsewhere and ready to move up.
Ultimately, the five members of the school board will make the decision on who this new administrator is. However, the community’s opinion on this selection is of utmost importance. Village member participation is strongly suggested in these forums to provide guidance to the board on how to make their decision. Community members need to know that their voices and opinions matter, especially when it comes to the education of their children.
D’esposito expressed her concerns for the school community by naming some primary tasks the new superintendent would be expected to handle. “We have a budgeting problem. The dis-
trict is trying to cut funding throughout schools. Changes in technology require funding and inflation isn’t helping. Curriculum needs to be improved. Since Covid-19, our students have been faced with behavioral and mental health issues like we’ve never seen before. The resources we need to amend that are hard to find. The new candidate needs to be creative enough to solve these issues on the walk-in while simultaneously getting kids excited about learning again,” she said.
The High Holidays are a time of renewal and reconnection with ourselves, our community, with God and with our souls. Wherever you see yourself on the spectrum of Jewish spirituality and observance, you’ll find a home in our pluralistic, inclusive, egalitarian community.
We invite you to join us in person or online for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at no charge.
To register to join us, scan the QR code, visit https://www.malvernejewishcenter. org/high-holidays-5785/ or email malvernejewishcenter@gmail.com. Learn more about us and our programs at www.malvernejewishcenter.org.
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Malverne Superintendent’s Conference Day featured a keynote address from a Class of 2014 alumnus on Sept. 3 who attributed her success to her Malverne education.
Nia Pollard was a Malverne student starting in first grade, achieving status of salutatorian at Howard T. Herber Middle School in eighth grade and valedictorian in her senior year at Malverne High School. After graduation, she earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Howard University and a doctorate in physical chemistry from George Mason University. She is now a research scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
During her speech, Pollard was proud to highlight how her Malverne education prepared her for life after high school, including her rigorous university studies. With many of her former teachers in the audience, she told the assembled educators how much of an impact they had on her and how crucial their role as teachers, mentors and role models is to their students.
By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com
More than 500 employees with National Grid, a natural gas and energy utility provider, stepped away from their day jobs last week to volunteer with community organizations across Long Island.
The company’s “Project C” day of service initiative, began in 2020 with the goal of creating meaningful, permanent change and strengthening relationships within the communities it serves. It has since expanded from a one-day initiative into an entire week of service, featuring several events across the state.
National Grid partnered with local organizations, including Northwell Health, the St. Paul AME Church, Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David in Rockville Centre and the Campaign Against Hunger on Friday, Sept. 20, for its annual community resource fair and pop-up food pantry.
“We partnered with local houses of worship to show the community we are here,” Carla Hunter Ramsey, the director of external affairs and community engagement with National Grid, told the Herald. “National Grid is determined to leave no one behind as we achieve our clean energy vision.”
Nearly 200 residents in the surrounding area gathered in front of the St. Paul AME Church on Pershing Boulevard in Lakeview to see what the fair had to offer.
“We are delighted to welcome you to the Saint Paul AME Church, where we’re touching lives, impacting generations and empowering communities,” Rev Tristan Salley said. “Partnerships are extremely important to us here, not only in what we do on behalf of God and God’s people, but more importantly, what we’re looking to do on behalf of our community.”
The Campaign Against Hunger started in 1998, when founder Dr. Melony Samuels, was led to help provide food for a struggling single mother. What began with serving one family has since expanded to serving more than 14,000 families across New York City and beyond.
O’Cheal Russell, interim warehouse manager with TCAH said the organization loaded up its trucks with 40 varieties of fruits and vegetables to provide local families with fresh produce at below market price.
“We’ve been open for 26 years and our mission is to empower our neighbors to lead healthy, self-sufficient and nutritious lives by providing food and related resources,” Russell said. “We have pantries and different and different resources throughout the five boroughs, and on occasion, we do things like this, and we come out to Long Island, and we’re here to serve.”
In addition to food, National Grid provided energy efficiency kits and information on heating grants for low-
and moderate-income families, Northwell provided information on a variety of services including cancer screenings, overdose awareness, weight loss, and more. The NAACP of Lakeview and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity also assisted residents to register to vote.
Rabbi David Lerner said that Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David came out to support the community by providing kosher food items ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
“We have to go out and do good in this world, especially in this time when there are so many forces of division out there,” Lerner said. “Let’s get together. Let love bring us together. Let caring bring us together. And what we’re doing today.”
Nassau County Legislators Bill Gaylor and Samantha Goetz, Vision Long Island Director Eric Alexander, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray and National Grid Vice President of Gas
Network Operations Aaron Choo. “When we think about Project C — it’s about this,” Choo said. “It’s about the community in terms of how we partner. How we help those in need.
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“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.”
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this year, observing the Jewish Holydays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will be challenging for many Jews.
Rosh Hashanah begins on Oct. 2 and Yom Kippur on Oct. 11, bracketing Oct. 7, the anniversary of the horrific attack on Israel last year. Our joy at the onset of a new year will be tempered by our sadness at the tragic loss of lives a year ago. Yet, somehow, we must overcome the grief, for the moment, and rejoice that a new year is dawning. Is this not a universal issue?
Life is never monochromatic, full of one color at a time. We are continually oscillating between high and lows. We dare not fixate on what is past, nor float on dreams of what is not yet, lest we lose sight of the present moment. Now is all we really can embrace.
So we will gather in our synagogues
one’s heart and some laughter on one’s lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life.”
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“There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.”
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“The three factors that seem to have the greatest influence on increasing our happiness are our ability to reframe our situation more positively, our ability to experience gratitude, and our choice to be kind and generous.”
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and around our family tables to celebrate a new year, one filled with possibility and hope. Should our attention waver, the sounds of the Shofar, the ram’s horn, will focus our attention. We will remember that God knows us, our strengths and weaknesses, our failures and successes and our frustrations and aspirations. God is our Compassionate Parent and in that spirit will forgive our shortcomings and encourage us to reach for greatness in the coming year.
Around our family tables, we will dip bread or fruit in honey, hoping for a sweet new year. For at least a moment, we will embrace the joy of the Holyday season with its promise of forgiveness and enter the new year with resolve and hope.
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Seven faculty members from the Malverne School District were granted tenure during the board of education meeting on Sept. 10. Each recipient was recognized for their achievement by their respective principals.
From Davison Avenue Intermediate School, fourth grade teacher Lindsay Beaumont and fifth grade teacher Emily Peguillan were granted tenure.
From Malverne High School, art
teacher Nicola Alleva, guidance counselor Peter Gersbeck, teacher assistant Sarah O’Connor, world languages teacher Luisa Peralta and special education teacher Kristi Thompson were each recognized for tenure.
The district congratulates each of these educators on this accomplishment and thanks them for their commitment to our students.
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can raise millions of dollars in a day, there must be room in the country’s budget to push for better, more age-appropriate treatments for children with rare illnesses. New York City has spent half a billion dollars on congestion pricing infrastructure that is not being used, she said, and it is high time for our priorities to shift, and for our children to be properly advocated for.
Ruchalski lost her daughter, Mary, to cancer after she was diagnosed with the disease at age 11, and has been dedicated to fighting it ever since. “We light the tree in September at various villages to commemorate Pediatric Cancer Awareness month,” she explained. “We sell bows and lanterns to raise funds and to bring awareness, like Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Well this (month) is ours.”
Marie Giallombardo started a similar foundation in honor of her late daughter, Gina, a 2006 graduate of South Side High School, in Rockville Centre, who died of cancer in 2011. Her foundation is called Life for Gina. Both women have essentially made the cause their life’s work. Giallombardo celebrates the life her daughter, Gina, lived to this day. She lived for 18 months after being told she had just five weeks, and spent her remaining time studying medicine and just having fun.
Giallombardo held a photo of her daughter, and wore a custom shirt that said “Team Gina.” When Sullivan accidently called her Gina, she wasn’t offended; instead, she was happy. “Don’t apologize,” she told him. “I love to hear her name. That’s why we do this — to keep their memories alive.”
For more information, go to themaryruchalskifoundation.org or lifeforgina.wixsite.com/smiles.
Massapequa Senior Football
A YEAR AFTER THROWING for 20 touchdowns and helping lead Massapequa to a perfect 12-0 season, Nassau Conference I and Long Island Class I titles, Diesso passed for a pair of scores in each of the first two games this fall. On Sept. 13, he had a near-perfect performance in a 38-13 victory over Freeport. He completed all but one of his 11 pass attempts for 135 yards as the Chiefs got into the win column for the first time in 2024.
Thursday, Sept. 26
Boys Soccer: Hewlett at Lawrence 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Baldwin at V.S. Central 4:45 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Clarke at V.S. North 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 27
Boys Soccer: Wantagh at Clarke 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Wantagh at Plainedge 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Seaford at North Shore 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Farmingdale at Baldwin 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Malverne/East Rock at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Calhoun at Oceanside 6 p.m.
Football: Garden City at Hewlett 6 p.m.
Football: Seaford at Plainedge 6:30 p.m.
Football: Hicksville at Freeport 6:30 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Freeport at Baldwin 6:30 p.m.
Football: South Side at V.S. North 7 p.m.
Football: North Shore at Malverne 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 28
Football: Calhoun at Mepham 11 a.m.
Football: Carey at Sewanhaka 3 p.m.
Football: Farmingdale at Massapequa 3 p.m.
Football: Hempstead at Oceanside 3 p.m.
Football: Uniondale at V.S. Central 3 p.m.
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By DYLAN BUTLER sports@liherald.com
The West Hempstead boys’ soccer team has its blueprint for success.
It came last Friday at Clarke where the Rams picked up their first conference win of the season and second overall, a 2-0 victory that followed five consecutive losses.
It’s the first conference win for West Hempstead since October, 2022.
“It showed the things we’ve been working on — keeping the ball wide, trying to get into the corners, trying to create some chaos in the box, flood the box with bodies, looking for tips and different deflections and rebounds, that’s what we did,” Rams coach Chris Van Kovics said.
“Blueprint” is a phrase that echoes throughout the field every day at practice.
“It’s all I talk about, the blueprint,” Van Kovics said. “We have a defensive blueprint. We have an offensive blueprint. We have a blueprint for set pieces.”
And that was all executed against Clarke.
Yisat Melendez got his head on Justin Jurado’s service into the box to put West Hempstead in front in the 19th minute and Jason Herrera scored the second goal off a pass from Josiah Verdi into the box.
Goalkeeper Daniel Sanchez made three saves for his first clean sheet of the season.
“The shutout is what I’m more impressed with,” Van Kovics said. “Having the shutout was huge for us because it shows that our defensive pres-
sure is not that bad.”
Sanchez has been a bright spot for the Rams. He’s saved a penalty kick this season and made several point-blank saves in a 3-0 loss to defending county champion Carle Place that could have been more lopsided if not for the senior.
In front of Sanchez is Jurado, the team’s leader at center back. The three-year varsity player has made tremendous strides since last season.
“He’s grown up a lot in terms of being a leader. He’s asked to do a lot on the back line. He’s definitely been a big plus back there. He’s done a very good job,” Van Kovics said. “He’s solid. He does a lot back there. He’ll make his runs when he can, but he marks their goal scorer. He’s got some size for us. He’s done a lot for us.”
Angel Guzman prefers to play in the midfield, but has had to sacrifice his offense to help shore up the defense as the starting sweeper.
Also anchoring the backline is David Maldonado, a lacrosse-first player who is excelling in his first real season of soccer.
“He’s a tough kid and he’s done a lot,” Van Kovics said. “He’s learned a lot back there.”
Sorely missed for the Rams is senior Elber Zavala, who played just five minutes of the first match before injuring his knee.
“He’s a goal scorer and he’s not there,” Van Kovics said. “Having that extra speed and toughness in the box and trying to get the ball out the wing, trying to replace him is like trying to replace [Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei] Ohtani. You can’t do it.”
their families, the school created some new events this year. Up next on their calendar were a Dominos game, scheduled for Tuesday, after the Herald went to press, a Name that Flag Competition on Oct. 1, and a Tapas cooking lesson on Oct 8.
It means being able to celebrate each other’s different cultures, foods and people.
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These events will give the students a chance to become familiar with new aspects of the Hispanic culture that they may not have seen before.
Nearly 100 children have signed up for all four activities this year.
PTA Co-presidents Charmaine Philips-Elleston and Hayley Kelch worked with MartinezCruz to develop the month’s itinerary.
“One of things the school has been doing is making sure that any literature they’re sending out is available in English and Spanish for multicultural students,” Philips-Elleston said. “Some literature is inclusive of other languages as well. They’re really trying to make
sure everyone is included and informed.”
The students who took part in the Sip and Paint painted everything from
flowers to beaches to sunsets while enjoying their drinks, and were not at all distracted by the presence of a reporter. There was an overall feeling
of inclusivity, of celebrating their differences and embracing new experiences, which is an overarching theme at the middle school.
By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ & KELSIE RADZISKI of the Herald
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, vowed to the crowd at his rally on Sept. 18 at the Nassau Coliseum that he would win the vote in the state of New York in November’s election.
“It hasn’t been done in a long time,” Trump, referring to a decades-long losing streak of Republican presidential candidates in the state, “but we are going to win New York.”
Trump spoke for nearly 90 minutes at his first rally on Long Island since 2017, cheered by a sea of supporters wearing Make America Great Again hats and T-shirts and waving MAGA flags, thousands of them gathered outside the packed arena, watching on television monitors.
He denounced his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, and her policies, which he said would make New York “a Third World nation” if she were to win.
Trump highlighted Long Island issues and events, paying tribute to New York City Police Officer Jonathan Diller, of Massapequa, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Queens in March. The former president noted the 2016 slaying of Long Island teenagers Nisa Mickens and Kayla Cuevas, and the influx of MS-13 gang members.
“Our country’s going down,” he said. “If you look at what’s happening with the Venezuelans taking over … They’ve taken over your buildings and your land. You got to do something about it.
“That wouldn’t happen with Bruce Blakeman, I can tell you that right now,” Trump added, referring to the Republican Nassau county executive, which sparked chats of “Bruce!” from the
crowd.
This was Trump’s first rally since a second assassination attempt was reported at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 15. He credited the U.S. Secret Service for stopping the attempt.
He vowed to rebuild the subways, highways and bridges in New York and across the country. He promised to reinstate the income tax deduction for state and local taxes, which his administration backed legislation to cap during his presidency. He also announced that he would make the World Trade Center site, in Lower Manhattan, a national monument maintained by the federal government — a pronouncement that was met with an enthusiastic ovation.
“That hallowed ground and the memory of those who perished there will be preserved for all time,” he said, just a week after the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Trump also addressed global affairs. “I will settle the war in Ukraine,” he said. “I got along very well with Putin,” he said, referring to Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, “and I will end the chaos in the Middle East. A vote for Kamala Harris is a vote to obliterate Israel.”
Hours before the rally, County Legislator Carrié Solages, a Democrat, condemned statements made by Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, about Haitian migrants eating residents’ pets in Springfield, Ohio, at a counterprotest with Haitians from Long Island outside the Coliseum entrance.
County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs held a protest with elected officials hours before Solages’.
Before Trump took to the stage, others expressed their support for his campaign, including Republican U.S. Representatives Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota, who represent the 4th and 2nd
congressional districts, respectively. The pair are being challenged by former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen and John Avalon in closely watched contests in November that could determine the balance of power in the House of Representatives.
In an impassioned speech, D’Esposito denounced Harris, described the Democratic Party as “dangerous” and emphasized that he “stand(s) for what Donald Trump believes in.”
“I stand for a secure border, I stand for backing law enforcement, I stand for growing our economy, I stand for putting America first,” D’Esposito said.
The Republican nominee in the 3rd Congressional District, Mike LiPetri, who hopes to flip Rep. Tom Suozzi’s seat, said he was proud to endorse Trump and his goals for his presidency.
“This is our time to restore common sense, to create safe, secure and affordable communities …,” LiPetri said, “making sure we have secure borders, a safe America, making sure we have peace across the world, making sure we’re standing with the Jewish community, and making sure we stand with Israel.”
Blakeman spoke of his priority to keep the county safe, after Nassau was recently named the safest county in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
“Nassau County protects the integrity and safety of women’s sports, and Nassau County unmasked the criminals, antisemites and hate mongers,” he said.
Blakeman called for Trump’s election in November so the country could “get back to common sense.”
“Let’s save our country, and let it start right here,” he said. “Let it start on Long Island, and go throughout the whole state of New York and the state of New Jersey and roll across America.”
By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
The Nassau Coliseum parking lot was filled with vehicles displaying flags, banners and homemade posters before former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally last week. Attendees, eager to show their allegiance, dressed in MAGA hats, shirts and red, white and blue outfits, while chants of “Trump, Trump, Trump!” erupted sporadically.
For his supporters, Trump remains the best candidate to fix the nation’s economic problems and take a stand against traditional politicians. Tommy Mundy, a Trump impersonator from Long Beach, praised the former president’s record.
“He’s a great man,” Mundy said. “He’s been right on everything all along.”
Mundy also dismissed concerns about Trump’s divisive stance on social issues, including abortion.
“Politicians are wicked and evil, and he’s not a politician,” Mundy said. “I’m not too concerned about the abortion issue — let God take care of that. We’re going to do great things, and the economy’s going to get turned around.”
Edward Sass, of North Babylon, also voiced his dissatisfaction with career politicians, a common theme among the attendees. Sass said he sees Trump as a non-politician who speaks plainly and delivers results.
“You get a lot of these politicians saying, ‘We’re going to do this; we’re going to do that.’ They should have done it already,” Sass said. “Three and a half
years, and they haven’t done anything.”
Sass criticized what he described as Vice President Kamala Harris’s vague promises, as well as the growing population on Long Island.
“We’re Long Island, we’re an island, we’ve got too many people in a boat,” he said, suggesting that the region’s infra-
structure is being overwhelmed by unchecked development and population growth.
Outside the Coliseum, anti-Trump protests reflected the sharp divisions among voters. Protesters gathered just beyond the gates, holding signs and chanting, “We’re not going back,” sum-
ming up their opposition to the former president.
Ann Leahy, from Wantagh, was among them. “He’s a crook, and he’s a liar, and he’s a rapist,” she said of Trump. “He’s cruel and he’s just a horrible person. He should never get near the White House again.”
Leahy expressed disbelief at the continuing support for Trump. “He was there for four years, and he was a horror then,” she said. “He has no policies. He just repeats the same stuff over and over again, and people are falling for it. I don’t understand why people would even dream about voting for this lunatic.”
Another one of the protesters was Magalie Theodore, a Haitian immigrant from Elmont, who expressed deep frustration with Trump’s disproven claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were stealing and eating residents’ pets.
“We are mad at Trump for the lies he has made about us,” Theodore said. “We don’t eat pets. We protect pets. As a citizen from Haiti, our country is a protector. We are the first Black republic. We don’t support bullies, and that’s what he’s been doing to immigrants.”
Theodore also criticized Trump’s approach to campaigning, accusing him of attacking ethnic groups to distract from his legal troubles. She also expressed disappointment in local leaders like Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for supporting Trump.
“I thought he was going to look out for all people, but apparently, he’s not,” Theodore said of Blakeman. “He’s supporting the biggest bully in America.”
A street dedication ceremony was held Thursday to honor Victor A. Cantelmo III, a firefighter and 9/11 first responder, who served his community and the nation. Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilwoman Laura Ryder led the event, joined by family, friends, neighbors, and members of the Fire Department of New York.
The newly unveiled “Firefighter Victor A. Cantelmo III Drive” is located at the intersection of Sylvan Drive and Harrison Street, near Cantelmo’s Lakeview home. The ceremony featured an American flag arch provided by the Lakeview Fire Department.
The Town of Hempstead has vowed to ‘Never Forget’ the heroes of September 11, 2001.
Don Clavin Town Supervisor
“The Town of Hempstead has vowed to ‘Never Forget’ the heroes of September 11, 2001, and we practice what we preach. Victor Cantelmo III is a hero who gave his life in service to our nation. This street dedication will educate future generations about Victor’s legacy and the impact of 9/11 on our community and country,” Clavin said.
Cantelmo joined the Lakeview Fire Department in 1984 at age 18, later serving as Captain and Assistant Chief. He graduated from the police academy at 22 and joined the New York Police Department. In 1995, he became a member of the FDNY, serving until 2002, before rejoining the Lakeview Fire Department.
He worked at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, where he was later diagnosed with a 9/11-related lung disease. Cantelmo passed away in February 2023.
“The Town of Hempstead is forever indebted to first responders like Victor Cantelmo III. This street dedication is a tribute to their heroism and sacrifice. The turnout from the FDNY and the Lakeview Fire Department shows how beloved Victor was in his community,” Ryder said.
The ceremony included participation from the
FDNY Ceremonial Unit, featuring the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes & Drums and the FDNY Color Guard. Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, an FDNY chaplain, offered the invocation. Remarks were also made by Cantelmo’s cousin Andrea LaFata and Commissioner Heather McNeill of the Lakeview Fire Department.
Cantelmo’s parents attended a press event on Sept. 6, with local officials to support Congressman Anthony D’Esposito’s bill to declare September 11 a National Holiday.
“The Town of Hempstead salutes Victor A. Cantelmo III, and is proud to immortalize his name here on Sylvan Drive in Lakeview. Thank you to the Cantelmo family, the FDNY, the Lakeview Fire Department, and all who came out in support of a great man and hometown hero,” Supervisor Clavin concluded.
–Taylor Grayson
By Iris Wiener
Shaun Taylor-Corbett has enjoyed a unique journey from his upbringing in Rockville Centre to working in New York theater. After becoming a household face with a stint on the hit children’s TV show “Hi-5,” he went on to star in the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical “Altar Boyz” and eventually was part of the original cast of Lin Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights.”
Working on that Tony-Award winning musical showed him the importance of exploring community through musical theater; it set the stage for his most personal project to date: ”Distant Thunder,” which runs Sept. 25 through Oct. 27 at A.R.T./New York Theatres. Taylor-Corbett not only co-wrote the book and lyrics for the new Off-Broadway musical, he also co-produced and stars in the production, which he credits with helping him learn about his own background. His mother, acclaimed dancer-choreographer and director Lynne Taylor-Corbett, directed and co-wrote.
At age 15, Taylor-Corbett decided he wanted to know more about his family’s background. “It was important to me to know where we came from,” he says.
His roots are Black, Scandinavian, Blackfeet Indigenous, and Irish. Realizing he wanted to know more about his Indigenous side, Taylor-Corbett’s mother proceeded to bring her son to Browning, Mont. There he met Darrell Robes Kipp, an educator and community leader responsible for saving the Blackfeet language.
“He really instilled in me the importance of language for a culture,” says Taylor-Corbett. “It was very impactful for me and it made me want to create a story about my experience being mixed race.”
“Distant Thunder”evolved into a story about a young person who returns to his roots after many years of being away. It goes on to explore the various ways in which he experiences community.
Taylor-Corbett’s first memory as a performer was recording himself singing to Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl.” He moved to Rockville Centre when he was 8-years-old, where he attended South Side Middle School and South Side High School. It was at South Side Middle School that he took on one of his first theatrical roles: Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof.” Looking back he appreciates having had a unique childhood growing up with his father [Columbia Records music executive Michael Corbett] and his mother.
Much of ‘Distant Thunder’ was inspired by Taylor-Corbett’s experience growing up mixed race.
“I didn’t quite know where I fit in, so I was open and friendly with everybody,” he says. “There were some instances where I felt like an outsider and got made fun of, but I think what I got from being mixed and hanging out with people from different cultural identities is that I fell in love with learning about cultures.”
Taylor-Corbett travels frequently and studies international relations.“As one aspect of my identity — being Indigenous — got stronger, I realized I could take all of what I learned and try to do something in the U.S. I wanted to help the people that gave me so much.”
Taylor-Corbett still spends time in Rockville Centre with his mother in his childhood home. One of his favorite aspects of working on “Distant Thunder” has been collaborating with mom.
“I value having time with her and going through this adventure,” he says. “We’ve grown so much together as friends because of this. There’s a deeper meaning, and drive we have together because I was a kid when we started [this journey]. We don’t have that much time with our parents, so holding onto every moment doing this with her is a joy.”
He also appreciates the wealth of experience that Lynne brings to the project; the multi-talented ‘Broadway legend’ is known for her choreography of Broadway’s “Swing!” and the film “Footloose,” as well her direction and writing for “Cougar the Musical,” among other projects.
“I’m learning so much from her,” he says. “She passed on that legacy to me. I see myself growing in confidence because of her.”
Taylor-Corbett is proud that “Distant Thunder” honors the Blackfeet community that he holds close to his heart. He had never seen an Indigenous Broadway or Off-Broadway musical, and imagined how incredible it would be to have a large cast representing the Blackfeet and Indigenous communities performing an Indigenous story through powwow and pop music. Adding it to the American theater canon would break through barriers.
“We wanted to have the show be a portal into another world, into the magic that is Indian country,” he says, as he looks forward to opening night on Oct. 3. “I want people to leave the show uplifted and joyful about the future. I’m hoping that everyone feels represented, that people feel proud of what we’ve done, and that it inspires people who might be on a similar journey as they write their own stories.”
Tickets for ‘Distant Thunder’ can be purchased online at amasmusical.org or by calling (212) 563-2565.
Take out that neon yet again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage, The band of NYC’s top rock/pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that “Back To The Eighties” vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as ‘80s icons, backed by a dynamic band, this is the definitive ‘80s experience. Jessie’s Girl has mastered overthe-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. This is theater meets live music, covered in ‘80s glitz. Some would say there’s no decade like the ‘80. So throw on your best neon, use extra hair spray on that hair and head to Back To The Eighties — because it’s time to party like it’s 1989.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
The Drama Desk Award-winning “Celebrity Autobiography” returns to Tilles Center with an entirely new show. Starring Richard Kind, pictured above (fresh off his comic turn in that Hulu sensation “Only Murders in the Building”), Jackie Hoffman, Craig Bierko, Lillias White, Mario Cantone, and show creators Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel, an ever-changing selection of tellalls and memoirs are performed verbatim. Celebrity tell-alls are perfectly entertaining on their own, as exclusive windows into the lives of famous personalities. But this smash-hit comedic masterpiece takes it a step further — as as outrageously true memoirs are acted out live on stage by some of the funniest people around.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, led by vocalistguitarist-founder Art Alexakis, is back on the road, appearing on the Paramount stage, Sunday, oct. 6, 7 p.m. The band is joined by special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. The setlist for this tour includes all the hits from throughout Everclear’s extraordinary three decades-long catalog, spotlighting tracks off their album “Songs From An American Movie Vol. One,” which they’ll release on vinyl later this year for the first time via Intervention Records.
Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful” and “Everything To Everyone,” as well as numerous videos, concerts, and various other accolades, including a 1998 Grammy nomination. The band’s 1993 debut album “World Of Noise,” released on the Portland independent label Tim/Kerr Records, paired with their significant efforts to break into college radio and the buzz they’d created within the Portland music scene, attracted the attention of major labels, including Capitol Records, which signed the group soon after. Beginning with their major-label debut, 1995’s platinum-selling album “Sparkle and Fade,” and its massive chart-topping hit “Santa Monica,” Everclear was soon a household name and catapulted into the masses. Alexakis was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019; he’s since donated $1 from every ticket purchased from his performances to charities such as Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and National MS Society. In addition their numerous concerts over the band’s lengthy career, Alexakis created and runs the annual Summerland Tour, which features a package of popular ‘90s alt rock bands. $70.50, $50.50, $050, $25.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program returns for a new season, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.
Kids and their adult partners connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for more information and to register or call (516) 484-9337.
Enjoy a movie on Malverne Public Library’s big screen. Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis and Tamala Jones star in the 2024 movie “Ordinary Angels,” an inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles and finding your purpose and ordinary angels, Monday, Sept. 30, starting at 1 p.m. 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne.
Plaza Theatricals’ tribute series continues, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2:30 p.m., with Shades of Buble. An exciting trio brings the swinging standards and pop hits of Michael Bublé to the stage in an unforgettable high-energy event. This act consistently wows audiences with their harmonies, smooth choreography and charming good looks.
Enjoy big-band standards from the jazz era, classic hits from the 1950 through ‘70s, as well as Billboard chart toppers from today in this high-energy show that generates standing ovations from sold-out crowds. See the show at 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Out with the old and in with the new. Malverne families are invited to participate in a village-wide garage sale, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Register by Sept. 20 to be part of the interactive garage sale map. The fee is $12.51. Register at tinyurl.com/ MalverneGarageSale.
A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families, whether you want to be scared — or prefer seasonal fun of the non-scary kind. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more, including the Mystical Garden. Get your fortune told, make a craft and dance with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the Amazing Glow tent. For those who want a scare, venture into the Haunted Woods, where zombies and dinosaurs hang out. Admission starts at $22. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for call (516) 7640045 for more information.
Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Wednesday, Oct. 9, noon-1 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudorstyle mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
The West Hempstead Board of Education will hold a policy meeting and work session in the West Hempstead Secondary School’s videoconference room on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., at 400 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead.
Having an event?
Bring the kids to make some discoveries about mushrooms at Long Island Children’s Museum’s drop-in program, Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m. Did you know that some mushrooms can glow in the dark? Learn about the 113 species of mushroom that are considered bioluminescent, due to a chemical reaction that attracts bugs to help spread mushroom spores. Stop by to learn about these amazing fungi and make a glowing mushroom craft to bring home. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
The Malverne Chamber of Commerce is having its annual Fall Festival and Classic Car Show, Sunday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., on Church Street. There will be live music, classic cars, vendors, rides, games, Chamber Champ and more! Free admission.
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Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition “Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition spans various world cultures through a range of media.
It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Adelphi University’s Theatre Department present two one-act plays from icons of the American Little Theater movement, of the early 20th century, now through Sunday, Sept. 29. See “Suppressed Desires” by Susan Glaspell and “George Cram Cook and Seaweed” by Alice Gerstenberg, Sept. 26-27, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 28, 2 and 7:30 p.m. (livestream available); Sept. 29, 2 p.m. Gerstenberg’s Seaweed explores the future prospects and dating escapades of 20somethings in the 1920s. It’s “Sex and the City” but only four years after women received the right to vote. Suppressed Desires brings the audience into a 1914 marriage where a husband, wife, and her sister interrogate the psychological meaning of every conscious and unconscious utterance. All shows take place in Adelphi’s Performing Art Center’s Black Box Theatre. $25, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.
By ANTHONY DiCOCCO
Special to the Herald
The energy was palpable as soon as the children began their infield and hitting drills, because in just moments, they would get the chance to learn from one of baseball’s rising stars.
Despite being in the thick of an intense playoff race, New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez volunteered 90 minutes of his time to coach dozens of lucky kids, ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade, at a free baseball clinic at the Lou Anthony Sports Complex in Massapequa on Sept. 5.
“This is awesome,” Rich Lopos, president of the Nassau County Police Activity League said. “This was something (Alvarez) called us about. He said, ‘I just want to come down and hang out with the kids for a little while,’ and these kids are loving it.”
Over the course of the clinic, kids decked out in Mets apparel rotated between stations that focused on the fundamentals of baseball, such as throwing, catching popups, running and infield work, before finally getting some hitting tips from Alvarez himself during tee drills. Following the clinic and a group photo, participants had the opportunity to pose for individual pictures with Alvarez and get his autograph.
As a young pro player who’s still learning what it takes to be a major leaguer, Alvarez said that the kids on the field were also teaching him valuable lessons.
“This definitely helps me relax,” he said. “I’m happier. I can see the kids smile, I see the kids’ emotion and I can see how hard they work here. It gives me a little more energy.”
The event was part of a stacked lineup of athlete-run clinics that has been made possible through a partnership between PAL and Pioneer Sports Long Island. Over the past year, Pioneer Sports, now its 14th year, has held clinics that featured former Rangers goalie Mike Richter, Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert, Mets third baseman Brett Baty and closer Edwin Diaz, and Yankees starting pitchers Nestor Cortes and Clarke Schmidt.
Tom Falcone, a co-founder of Pioneer Sports, helps facilitate all of the clinics.
Aiden’s brother, Austin, 8, said some
“This was really cool,” Brooklyn native Aiden Rodriguez, 11, said after the clinic run by the player he described as his idol. “I go to Mets games and meet a lot of players, and Alvarez is one of my favorite catchers in MLB. He made me want to be a catcher.”
of the key lessons Alvarez taught were to keep your eye on the ball and the ball on the barrel of your bat. And he taught the kids about the mental side of the game, as well. Throughout the clinic, he stressed the importance of putting all their mental energy into baseball and to always have fun while doing it.
“These kids are having a lifetime experience, and for me it’s a lifetime experience, too,” Falcone said. “Just to be able to have these guys come out here to the facility and give back to the community, we’re honored to do this.”
Anthony DiCocco is a reporter for the SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism’s Working Newsroom program for students and local media.
LEGAL NOTICE
Tekio Enterprises LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Sec. of State of NY on 8/20/24. Office in Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against Tekio Enterprises LLC. Purpose: any lawful purpose 148586
26,
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -vs-
SUPPLEMENTAL
SUMMONS
Index No. 602286/2023
THE ESTATE OF CONSTANCE JOHNSON A/K/A CONSTANCE T. JOHNSON; KEITH JOHNSON A/K/A KEITH
WILLIAM JOHNSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF CONSTANCE JOHNSON A/K/A CONSTANCE
T. JOHNSON; DAWSON
DAWSON; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; INCORPORATE VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, N.A.; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; COUNTY OF NASSAU;”JOHN DOE #1-5” and “JANE DOE #1-5” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants.
Mortgaged Premises: 6 BACK COURT STORMVILLE, NY 12582 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against
you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing an answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.
Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises.
Dated: January 22, 2024 VICTOR SPINELLI, ESQ. FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff 28 EAST MAIN ST., SUITE 1800 ROCHESTER, NY 14614 Telephone No. 585/226-7310 CHNY1628 148752
LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB4, Plaintiff,against- TROY M. COLEY AKA TROY MALCOLM COLEY, AS ADMINISTRATOR AND AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN D. COLEY AKA CAROLYN DOLORES COLEY; MARK F. COLEY, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN D. COLEY AKA CAROLYN DOLORES COLEY, if he be living and if he be dead, the respective heirs-atlaw, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in
the complaint; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10,” said names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, intended to be possible tenants or occupants of the premises, or corporations, persons, or other entities having or claiming a lien upon the mortgaged premises, DefendantsIndex No.: 604093/2019 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated August 7, 2024.
NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB4) AND FILING
THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Rhonda E. Fischer, A.J.S.C. Dated: August 7, 2024 Filed: August 13, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 717 Janos Lane, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Dated: June 17, 2024 Filed: August 20, 2024 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Monica G. Christie, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982 148766
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SANTANDER BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST JONATHAN ANGULO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 19, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 23, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 146 Malverne Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Malverne, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 22, Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $709,732.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603397/2023. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001470 82211 148976
Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MALVERNE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the MALVERNE VILLAGE HALL, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 and will hear the following cases at 7:00 PM: Community Mainstreaming Associates, Inc 15 N. King St.; Residential “A” District Concrete/Paving Permit Application #2024-0526
Proposes expansion of driveway, apron, and curb cut.
All interested parties should appear at the above time and place. BY ORDER OF THE MALVERNE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MALVERNE Jill Valli, Village Clerk
Dated: September 13, 2024 149132
WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:
(NR) ATLANTIC BEACH
CLAYTON AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 72 feet south of the south curbline of Beech Street, south for a distance of 18 feet.
(TH-369/24)
ELMONT
CROYDON DRIVE - south side, starting at a point 20 feet east of a point opposite the east curbline of Abbey Court, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-373/24)
LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO.21527
RESOLUTION NO. 973-2024
Adopted: September 17, 2024
Councilmember Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS
ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 969-2024, adopted September 4, 2024, a public hearing was duly held on the 17th day of September, 2024, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and
116th STREET - south side, starting at a point 195 feet west of the west curbline of 240th Street, west for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-374/24)
BEDFORD AVENUEsouth side, starting at a point 168 feet east of the east curbline of Covert Avenue, east for a distance of 18 feet.
(TH-361/24)
EVANS AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 113 feet north of the north curbline of Union Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-360/24)
FRANKLIN SQUARE
JAMES STREET - east side, starting at a point 200 feet north of the north curbline of Benris Avenue, north for a distance of 15 feet.
(TH-396/24)
UNIONDALE
PARK AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 377 feet west of the west curbline of Cornwell Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-395/24)
PEMBROKE STREETnorth side, starting at a point 413 feet east of the east curbline of Arcadia Avenue, east for A distance of 20 feet.
(TH-391/24)
CAMPUS STREET - east side, starting at a point 142 feet north of the north curbline of Northern
Parkway, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-366/24)
LOCUST AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 40 feet north of the north curbline of Oakley Street, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-349/24)
GREENGROVE AVENUEeast side, starting at a point 132 feet north of the north curbline of Hempstead Boulevard, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-372/24)
WEST HEMPSTEAD
OAK STREET - south side, starting at a point 207 feet east of the east curbline of Morton Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-324/24) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting.
The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Muscarella and adopted upon roll call as follows:
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 63-2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held September 17th, 2024 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 63-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 63-2024, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations.
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A.Do something, as opposed to doing nothing. If you do nothing, you may get the summons to appear in court, and after the appearance, you more likely will receive a judgment in addition to a fine, plus an order to still follow through or receive more fines and judgments. The timing of all of this is up to your building inspector and your building department as to the amount of time that will pass before any of this happens. I have clients who have done nothing for 20 years, and several who sold their property to unsuspecting buyers who still have to follow through, someday.
The fine may be affordable, but it’s still a fine. The judgment either forces you to comply or appeal. An appeal can cost as much or more in legal and court fees than just complying.
The only cases in which there were serious legal consequences that I have any experiences with both ended badly. Both involved much more serious problems, with building violations of a dangerous condition, and both ended with the building being condemned and bulldozed. Each was seriously structurally deficient and had multiple code violations. While your situation may not be like these, you should consult an attorney about your options, since resisting compliance changes from a building permit to a legal matter.
In most jurisdictions, when you make changes to the house that no longer match the plans, the building department may only ask for a letter from the design professional, as I recently mentioned in an earlier column. That would be a lie if you made so many changes or the changes were significant. I’ve often dealt with situations in which the owner and contractor made changes that moved the load-bearing walls off of the structural load path, and now the second floor is bowing. That type of change is significant, and could lead to irritating cracking that will not go away no matter how many times repairs are made.
Changes without communication are a bad idea. Your officials are trying, indirectly, to confirm safety and code compliance. Good luck!
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After all the drama, it’s a dead heat
It seems as if barely a week goes by in the presidential campaign without one more otherwise once-in-adecade, totally unexpected event occurring.
Almost relegated to the background in all this tumult are the multitude of criminal charges brought against Donald Trump, including 34 felony convictions in one case alone, which have only increased his favorability ratings to their highest level ever.
For starters, there was the Biden-Trump CNN debate fiasco in late June, in which President Biden virtually self-destructed in real time before a nationwide audience. At times incoherent and appearing hopelessly confused, Biden had no sooner left the debate stage than Democratic Party leaders, consultants and media types displayed their own levels of incoherence in expressing their shock and dismay over how poorly Biden had performed and their fear of his impending defeat in November, especially contrasted with Trump’s relatively effective performance. Biden insisted he was going for-
ward, and conducted a media tour to rescue his terminally wounded candidacy.
While all this was taking place, Trump barely escaped death in Butler, Pennsylvania, when an attempted assassin’s bullet missed his skull by an inch, clipping his right ear and resulting in the iconic photo of his bloody defiance. Then there was the Republican Convention in Milwaukee, which, except for an overly long acceptance speech by Trump, worked to perfection.
Trump’s path to victory seemed clear.
TThen, out of nowhere on a Sunday afternoon, Biden announced that he would not run for re-election. Though he had won the overwhelming majority of delegates to the impending Democratic National Convention, he couldn’t withstand the coordinated move against him from all sides of the Democratic Party, from the actor George Clooney to party leaders Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries. Almost simultaneously with his withdrawal statement, Biden announced his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Though her favorability numbers had been lower than Biden’s, she unexpectedly surged into a dead heat with Trump. This was followed by a
With precious weeks to go before the November election, I had hoped that we would be having a real debate about the issues that should dominate in a federal election year. I refer to such things as election integrity, a woman’s right to choose, the economy and other relevant subjects in such a crucial year. But instead, it seems that for some of the candidates, the only issue is race.
When Vice President Kamala Harris became the nominee of the Democratic Party, I understood that her mixed-race history would be a boon to some bigots who considered her selection a chance to vent against all people of color. And with every passing day, we hear about some politician openly venting about her color. The chief culprit has been former President Donald Trump, who seizes every opportunity he can to stoke the culture wars.
carefully choreographed Democratic Convention in Chicago, at which Harris appeared to make headway by repositioning herself as a moderate, not the progressive she had always been.
rump can’t just criticize current policies, and Harris can’t just say she’s not Joe Biden.
Seemingly caught off guard by Harris’s emergence, Trump made a number of unforced errors, including saying he hadn’t known until recently that Harris was black. He was clearly off his game. Polls showed Harris with a slight but growing edge. This was followed by their debate, in which Harris was acknowledged to be the victor.
Yet in another surprise development, the postdebate polls not only showed almost no real gain by Harris, but also found increased voter doubts about her on gut issues like immigration and the economy. It was now a horse race, and both sides were gearing up for the stretch run.
Then again came the unexpected: another assassination attempt against Trump, this time while he was playing the fifth hole of his Mar-a-Lago golf course. For days the media focused on this almost-tragedy. How did the Secret Service allow the would-be assassin to get so close to Trump so soon after the attempt in Butler in July? How much
did incendiary rhetoric contribute to this political violence?
This tumultuous, unprecedented 2024 campaign is now in its final six weeks, and is back where it started in earnest almost a year ago. Despite all that has happened along the way, the polls show the race is too close to call. Hopefully the candidates and voters will use the time between now and Nov. 5 to focus on the issues.
Real people are hurt by high prices for groceries. It’s difficult for young people to obtain a mortgage to buy a home. Crime is real, and repeat offenders are back on the streets. Illegal immigration is rampant, and attacks by criminal gangs are increasing.
Overseas, Israel is fighting for its survival. The Russia-Ukraine war rages unabated, while China continues to expand its military and threaten its neighbors, particularly Taiwan and the Philippines.
Trump must do more than criticize current policies, and detail what measures he would take. Harris must do more than just say that she’s not Joe Biden. And all of us must live up to the responsibilities and challenges of living in a democracy.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
One of his first shots in the current hate debate was his questioning of Harris’s race. At one of his campaign rallies, he asked if she really was Black. Eventually, when Trump found that this diatribe wasn’t catching on with his voters, he moved on to other highly sensitive racial areas.
TKeep in mind that he has often played the race card. One of his most memorable racist comments concerned the 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Despite his continuous denials, there were multiple press stories that quoted him as saying there were “very fine people, on both sides.”
Their most recent target was the Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. It’s a fact that various groups that cross the border often seek to settle in places that other immigrants have chosen as their home.
he governor of Ohio and the mayor of Springfield have denied vile claims.
In order to keep the racial flames burning, both Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, have made immigration the focal point of their campaign. There is no doubt that the border issue has legitimacy, but the TrumpVance approach is to stoke the racial fires with claims that mental patients and convicts are invading the country. Neither man has come up with any proof that these claims are legitimate.
The Haitians in Springfield are in this country as part of a program that allows immigrants to seek asylum based on violence in their countries. That program was created by President Ronald Reagan, and has been honored by all subsequent presidents, with the exception of Trump. This same program allows in residents of Ukraine and Venezuela, whose countries are experiencing great turmoil. Trump and Vance continue to spread the lie that members of Springfield’s Haitian community are stealing people’s pets and eating them. Their claims have caused massive angst in that city, where schools and municipal activities have shut down. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, the mayor of Springfield and other city officials have vehemently denied that such activities have taken place, but the Trump-Vance meanness continues unabated. There is no doubt that Spring-
field is dealing with an influx of Haitians who are trying to find work there, but the false rumors continue.
Adding to the venom were remarks Vance made on the Sunday talk shows on Sept. 15. He was challenged for continuing to assert the false pet-eating claims. “If I have to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the American people, then that’s what I’m going to do,” he told Dana Bash on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
The latest attempt to assassinate Trump should have resulted in his toning down the incendiary talk coming from him and his campaign team. But after a soft comment expressing his appreciation for the public’s support, he claimed that the Democrats were responsible for the assassination attempts “with their ugly rhetoric about me.” That kind of response can only bring about more toxic threats at a time when calm should be the byword.
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.
ne year ago, the Herald published the editorial below, about a spate of reckless driving on the Southern State Parkway. Unfortunately, in light of the devastating news that a number of Long Island teens have lost their lives in several recent crashes, we are once again somberly reminded that reckless drivers put at risk not only their own lives, but also the lives of others. We recommend that local municipalities and law enforcement agencies schedule town halls to discuss how best to stem the tide of reckless driving on Long Island — from speeding to texting, and everything in between, whether on a parkway or a local street. In the meantime, we reprint our editorial from the Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2023, issue.
Drive a mere exit or two on any of Long Island’s main thoroughfares and you are sure to see at least one roadside shrine remembering the victim of a fatal car crash.
These memorials — already too commonplace — will only become more ubiquitous if nothing is done to stem the rising tide of dangerous drivers on these roads. In fact, just last week, sadly, Peninsula Boulevard was the site of two
To the Editor:
As the country and the rest of the world have experienced another year of scorching heat waves, private, for-profit utility companies — which we rely on for our basic necessities, like heating, cooling and electricity — are keeping us reliant on climate-wrecking fossil fuels while reporting record profits. When they work well, utilities exist in the background of our lives: They power our homes, cool us down when it’s hot, and give us heat when it’s cold. But too often they are sources of aggravation: The power goes off when it’s dangerously hot or cold out, our bills skyrocket, and these for-profit companies threaten to shut off services when we’re unable to pay.
We know that climate change raises those stakes even higher, and utility companies themselves play a massive role in exacerbating the climate crisis: 80 percent of the electric utilities in the U.S. run on fossil fuels.
Shifting utilities to clean energy is integral to working toward a safer climate, but these companies would rather maintain the status quo and keep the public in the dark.
separate fatal accidents. On the same day.
We have all seen the tricked-out cars and motorcycles that zig and zag through traffic — exceeding the speed limit in spades — with no concern about repercussions from law enforcement or consequences for the lives of others.
That sickening feeling you get when your heart skips a beat, and you thank heaven to be alive, because yet another vehicle comes out of nowhere at 100 mph to cut you off, and then does the same thing to the next car? And the next? Too many of us Long Islanders know this feeling all too well.
Reckless (and noisy) drivers — threatening both public safety and community tranquility — are operating with impunity. And they know it.
Their cars are hard to miss, with their illegally modified mufflers that can be heard miles away at all hours of the day and night. Illegal license plate covers and fake temporary tags protect their callous disregard for law and order by making it impossible for anyone to identify them, including law enforcement tools like speed cameras. And their friends are now sometimes even setting up lawn chairs on the side of the high-
way to watch cars race in broad daylight — missing the irony that a crash victim’s memorial is often just over their shoulders.
More than 75 people lost their lives, and another 13,000 were injured, in nearly 37,000 traffic accidents in Nassau County last year. Those are unacceptable numbers.
It’s difficult to find law enforcement on these central thruways, especially on the Southern State Parkway — one of Nassau County’s deadliest roads — between the Cross Island Parkway and Heckscher State Park.
We need more, not less, patrolling of our roads. We need more, not less, enforcement of sensible laws already on the books. We need more, not less, coordination between state and local law enforcement. And we need more stringent laws and harsher penalties coming out of Albany so that we can make these reckless drivers as scared to continue these dangerous activities as we are to witness them.
We implore all jurisdictions to work together to rein in the scourge of irresponsible, dangerous and selfish drivers. Because even one more roadside shrine is one too many.
our money to burn our future while individuals and families struggle. We deserve an energy system that allows everyone to have access to clean and affordable energy.
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.
Pwhich 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 Human Society of the United States,
To the Editor:
After reading Sasha Ahuja’s letter (“Curran’s wrong about the ‘war on women,’” Sept. 5-11), in support of the proposed Equal Rights Amendment, which will be on New York ballots in November, I decided to ask Google to tell me exactly what the proposed constitutional amendment says. This is what I learned:
“No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed, or religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state pursuant to law.”
I’m wondering if the amendment might go too far or be too broad in its
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.
scope. Adding anything to the Constitution is a very big deal, since changing our minds after the fact may be very difficult in practice. Voters need to understand the complexities before casting a vote.
Personally, I’d have no issue with the amendment if it granted equal rights and equal protection to everyone regardless of “race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed, or religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression” — but it doesn’t stop there. The final clause gives women an unlimited right to abortion on demand, regardless of the stage of gestation.
While many argued for or against the removal of “reproductive freedom” as guaranteed by Roe v. Wade, most would agree that abortion has been a hotly debated topic. As such, I do not feel it should be part of a bigger amendment like Prop 1. Instead, let’s get Prop 1 passed without its final clause, and then allow ample discussion time before trying to get a separate amendment passed that deals exclusively with whether a woman’s “right to privacy” trumps the right to life of the unborn, and if so, when?
