Massapequa firefighters joined a neighboring fire department to help extinguish a fire that was blazing in a large area of brush at Jones Beach on Sat. Aug. 31. Fire officials gave the following account:
At approximately 2:21 p.m. the department received a request for mutual from the Merrick Fire Department. Reports were that the fire was located off the walking path to the beach and incoming units were staging in the general area of the Jones Beach Ener-
Massapeqa Fire Department helps fight brush blaze at Jones Beach
gy & Nature Center at the west end of Bay Parkway.
Massapequa’s brush truck responded with Captain Justin Maurici, Ex. Captains James O’Connell, and Christopher Focazio, FF K. Conor Colfer and PFF Riley. They were also assisted by 2nd Assistant Chief Connor McCaffrey and 3rd Assistant Chief Robert Kennedy. “The fire was difficult for vehicles to reach because of the sand but we made it far enough to where we were able to stretch our booster line and flow foam on the
Town levels Zombie home in Massapequa
By MIKE POLANSKY Correspondent
The neatly kept homes on Alhambra Road in the Biltmore section of Massapequa stood in sharp contrast to an abandoned home. At 60 Alhambra Road. Vacant for more than a decade, it has been run down, vacant and damaged for more than a decade.
Last week, the “Zombie” home, was torn down by the Town of Oyster Bay, a move that brought relief and smiles to its neighbors.
Some of the neighbors came out to witness the demolition, and others gave the process the “thumbs up” as they drove by.
The reaction of one neighbor, Heather Youngling, was typical.
“It’s nice that they finally took it down,” she said. “I’m excited to see what they build now.”
After the Town went through all the required court and legal proceedings Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino was the first “town employee” to operate the excavator that tore the structure down.
“It’s immensely satisfying to remove a blight that was dragging down the neighborhood by attracting vagrants and rodents,” Saladino said as he prepared to get started with the excavator. “There’s a unique sense of accomplishment in pav-
ing the way for a new home while removing eyesores from the community.”
The home had been ravaged by Superstorm Sandy a decade ago and was long since abandoned by its owners. Town inspectors found severely damaged or even missing walls, collapsed ceilings, and debris and animal feces scattered throughout the premises. As soon as Court approval was received, the Town wasted no time in demolishing the structure, doing so on August 28th, with Saladino taking the lead.
Another dilapidated and abandoned home next door at 60 Alhambra Road was demolished by the Town in October of 2022. Saladino, who was accompanied to the site by Town Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, made it clear that he took a personal interest in the effort to tear down so called “zombie homes” like these.
“People in this community, just like those in all communities throughout the Town, take a lot of effort and spend a lot of money keeping their property neat, orderly, beautiful and safe, and they deserve a neighborhood where every property is kept beautiful and safe,” he said. “Not only do we get rid of a dilapidated eyesore, but we
Photo courtesy Massapequa Fire Department
Massapequa Firefighters battle blaze at home at McKinley Place and Forest Avenue, Massapequa
CRIME WATCH
MAN CHARGED WITH DWI UNDER LEANDRA’S LAW
Massapequa: Nassau County Police arrested a Virginia man charging him with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Leandra’s Law) on Tuesday, September 3, at 12:05 a.m. in Massapequa Park. Police gave this account: Officers on patrol observed a 2017 Ford Focus traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway in the vicinity of Block Boulevard failing to maintain lane and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law Stop. A subsequent investigation was conducted and Damilola Olaleke, 40, of 128 King Edward Court, Culpeper, was found to be intoxicated and was arrested without incident. The defendant’s 10-year-old son, and three daughters aged 7, 6, and 3 were seated in the back seat of the vehicle. They were released to a family member who was also a passenger of the vehicle.
Endangering the Welfare of a Child, DWI First Offense and numerous other Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations. He was arraigned on Tuesday, September 3, in First District Court, Hempstead. The charges against him are pending.
PETIT LARCENY
North Massapequa: The catalytic converter from a vehicle parked on North Bay Drive was stolen on Aug. 22. The report was filed at 4:45 a.m.
South Farmingdale: In a similar incident, the catalytic converter on a vehicle parked on Crestwood Boulevard was stolen some time before 3 a.m., Aug. 28.
ARRESTS
Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Aidan Hussey, 38 of West Hempstead.
Durso stresses commitment to his constituents
By MIKE POLANSKY
Olaleke was charged with four counts of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Child Under 16), four counts of
Shoplifting: Dennis Malizia, 67 of Westbury was arrested and charged for petit larceny at Macy’s 400 Sunrise Hwy., on Aug. 26; Raymond Keller, 68 of Hicksville was arrested and charged with petit larceny at Macy’s 400 Sunrise Mall Aug 26
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
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Correspondent
Incumbent Republican Michael Durso is running for re-election for his third term in the 9th Assembly District, where he served for the past four years. Living in Massapequa Park with his family, Durso sees his role in the Assembly as a major commitment of time and effort.
His Democratic opponent, Steven DellaVecchia, is a North Babylon resident, a a member of the North Babylon Fire Department and a Town of Babylon employee. DellaVecchia is not actively campaigning and declined interview requests.
Durso is involved with several Assembly committees, including Labor, Science & Technology, Governmental Operations, and Transportation. He is also a member of the Commission on Skills Development and Career Education.
Incumbent Assemblyman Michael Durso aims to advocate strongly for the issues he believes are important to his constituents as he runs for a third term.
from odd to even-numbered years. He argues this will not save money and could complicate ballots, causing local races to be overlooked.
“It will diminish the local aspect of elections,” he said. “Local races will be overshadowed by federal and state issues.”
“It’s a crucial job that demands extensive work and often takes time away from my family,” Durso said. “With only 150 state lawmakers representing 20 million people, it truly is a full-time job.”
He opposes the Equal Rights Amendment to the state Constitution (now being called Proposal 1), which will be on the November ballot, arguing it addresses multiple unrelated issues and lacks clarity.
We must offer all students a range of options, not just college.
MICHAEL DURSO
One of Durso’s goals in Albany is to ensure adequate state funding for local schools. He opposed a proposal to eliminate the state’s hold harmless rule, which guarantees that districts receive the same amount of foundation aid as the previous year. And he believes that the aid formula should be adjusted to meet evolving needs, including school safety and expanded educational programs.
9th Assembly District
“I have two daughters and support a woman’s right to choose,” Durso said. “I want them to be able to make informed decisions.”
Durso and his wife Dana, a trustee in Massapequa Park Village, have two daughters, Nicole and Taylor.
While he supports transgender rights, he is against allowing biological men to compete in women’s sports.
A lifelong resident of Massapequa Park, he is a Massapequa High School and Nassau BOCES’ Barry Tech vocational program graduate. He takes pride in his local background, noting his district office was once the site of the Village Bunnery Pub, previously owned by his mother.
Durso began his career as a Town of Oyster Bay sanitation worker, later becoming a supervisor. He was a public safety officer at Hofstra University and involved with CSEA Local 881 and Teamsters Local 553, identifying as a “Labor Republican.”
Recently, Durso opposed a state law to shift local town and county elections
“We must offer all students a range of options, not just college,” Durso said. “We need to support diverse educational paths and cater to individual strengths.”
Durso is a vocal supporter of the Massapequa school district’s fight against the State Education Department’s mandate to remove the Chiefs logo. This mandate is part of a state initiative against the use of Native American imagery in school mascots, driven by the National Congress of American Indians.
“I’m a proud Massapequa Chief, and I believe the logo celebrates our Native American heritage and serves as an educational tool,” Durso said. “It honors the tribes that lived in the area long before European settlers.”
He also has been outspoken about the migrant crisis, which he said significantly impacts New York state. He criticizes the federal government for its handling of illegal border crossings and the expenditure of $4.3 billion on migrant issues, arguing it diverts funds from essential services such as education and school security.
“We can’t afford to provide adequate resources while spending so much on migrant issues,” Durso said.
DAMILOLA OLALEKE
W.E. Howett Middle School students ready for another school
year
Photos courtesy of Farmingdale School District Friends ready for the first day of school: Entering the 8th grade: Maria Logiudice, Nora Jackson, Sabrina Montalano and Madison LoGerfo.
Declan Luisi, entering the 7th grade
Friends ready for their first day of school: Brianna Cruz and Daniely Padilla- both entering the 6th grade.
Deborah Joseph, entering the 7th grade
Chelsea Fraser, entering the 6th grade & Ethan Fraser, entering the 8th grade
Helen Keller sees beauty in the beasts
Helen Keller (1880-1968) never had a guide dog. The concept was new in her lifetime, plus her dual disability would have prohibited it. However, dogs were an integral part of her life.
Helen Keller once said: “I have just touched my dog. He was rolling on the grass, with pleasure in every muscle and limb. I wanted to catch a picture of him with my fingers, and I touched him as lightly as I would cobwebs. If he could speak, I believe he would agree with me that paradise is attained by touch; for in touch is all love and intelligence. “
Helen always surrounded herself with dogs. One of the rare photos of her during the “wild child” period (after the fever that left her blind and deaf and before Annie Sullivan arrived), shows a calm Helen holding the family Maltese on her lap. Once Annie opened the world for Helen, young Helen is pictured finger spelling on “Jumbo” the family Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Helen spelled constantly, even in her sleep.
During her adult years with Annie Sullivan, Helen usually had multiple dogs. One of her favorites was Sir Thomas or “Phiz”, a Boston Terrier given to her by her classmates at Radcliffe. Helen’s name for him was short for “physiognomy (face) because she thought “he had the drollest “phiz” in dogdom.”
This is astounding. I could see that Charlotte, my late English Toy Spaniel, had a comical bug-eyed face, but Helen knew this about her dog only by touch. Phiz accompanied Helen everywhere, even on the tree house picnics she had with her teacher.
Pets,
Pets, Pets...
flunked out of the Seeing Eye program because of car sickness. Friends swore that Annie taught her favorite Dane, Sieglinde, to say “Mama” and “water.” At that time Annie’s health was not good. Sieglinde seemed to read her moods. Whenever visitors came to the house who bored his mistress, he would chase them away.
Helen lectured all over the world. Some of her dogs were souvenirs of her trips. When she received an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow, she brought home a Scottish named BenSithGaelic for “mountain fairy.” Helen delighted in writing notes to her pets and dreaming up their imaginary answers. Once she composed a poem to honor the “baptism” of Ben-Sith.
Akita breeders credit Helen Keller with bringing the first Akita to the United States In 1939, a Japanese police officer presented her with one. This was quite an honor because this breed had been reserved as temple guards. Ironically, just two years before Pearl Harbor, she named the dog “Kamikaze-Go” which means “golden wind.” He was a great comfort to her because she was still grieving Annie who passed away in 1936. Helen said that Kami knew how she felt and would lick away her tears.
This bulgy canine look must have amused Helen because in her autobiography she includes a letter she wrote after attending the Westminster show in New York City in 1895. She says the Bulldogs received the most attention, “permitting themselves startling liberties when anyone caressed them, helping themselves without ceremony to kisses, apparently unconscious of the impropriety of their conduct.”
Then she calls them “unbeautiful little beasts, so good natured and friendly, one cannot help liking them!”
Over the years, Annie and Helen owned Great Danes, Bull Terriers, a Dachshund, a Lakeland Terrier, and a German Shepherd named Et-Tu that had
Soon after coming to America, Kami died of distemper at eight months old. Despite growing tension between the United States and Japan, Helen accepted his brother as a replacement. This Akita, “Kenzan-Go,” remained her devoted pet for the next ten years or so.
After Annie’s death, Helen lived and lectured with Polly Thomson. At one point, they had eight dogs at Helen’s home in Westport. Friends protested because the dogs would get into fights, but Helen would not part with any of them. All the dogs succumbed to old age or natural causes. Each time Helen would write letters of gratitude to her veterinarians, who offered their services free of charge, as did her own doctors.
Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and brilliant, could visualize the essence of man’s best friend. She attributed her charming relations with dogs to their “happy spontaneity.” Dogs could read her too. She said: “Usually they are quick to discover I cannot see or hear. Considerately they rise as I come near, so that I may not stumble.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: Please note: All meetings are subject to change without notice.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
•Massapequa School District Board of Education Meeting: 8 p.m., Board Room, 4925 Merrick Rd., Massapequa.
•Town of Oyster Bay Planning Advisory Board Meeting: 7p.m., Town Hall Meeting Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. Please call (516) 624-6200 with related questions.
• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call (631)-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call (631)-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
•Town of Oyster Bay Town Board Meeting: 10 a.m., Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. Please call (516) 624-6380 with related questions. Live streaming is available at oysterbaytown.com/ town-board-live-streaming.
•Town of Oyster Bay Board of Ethics Meeting: 4 p.m., Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. Please call (516)- 624-6860 with related questions.
•Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631)-332-0552 or Jill at (516)-220-7808. All calls are confidential.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
•Farmingdale School District Board of Education Meeting: 8 p.m., Welden E. Howitt Middle School, 70 Vancott Ave., Farmingdale
• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631)-332-0552 or Jill at (516)-220-7808. All calls are confidential.
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Breeders credit Helen Keller for bringing the first Akita from Japan to the US in 1939.
A learning journey begins in Massapequa
Approximately 6,000 students in grades 1-12 went back to class on September 4 as the Massapequa School District opened for the 2024-2025 school year. It was a smooth beginning across the nine buildings.
The sunny skies symbolized the bright futures of the students, while the mid-70s temperatures were a reminder that summer was indeed fading. After 10 weeks of vacation, students and teachers had a shared desire to reunite and begin a new journey together. The schools were clean, the floors were shiny and bulletin boards were freshly decorated.
Several enhancements awaited like new bright red chairs in all first-grade classrooms at McKenna Elementary School and an upgrade to Promethean electronic display boards throughout Massapequa High School’s learning spaces.
At the elementary schools, there were balloon arches, photo stations and inspirational messages in sidewalk chalk to greet students who arrived on foot or on a yellow school bus. High school seniors were encouraged to take photos in a “last first day of school” photo frame in the lobby.
All Photos courtesy/Massapequa School District
McKenna fourth grade teacher Amy Agovino met her class for the next 180 days.
Fairfield Elementary School students eagerly awaited the doors to open to begin the 2024-2025 school year.
High school world language teacher Ernest Kabelka and his 10th graders had conversations in Spanish about their summer activities and memories.
DYLAN MARTINI
Wantagh Senior Football
RUNNER-UP FOR the Thorp Award, given to Nassau County’s most outstanding football player, Martini totaled 1,700 yards from scrimmage in 2023, including 1,400 rushing, to lead the Warriors to an 8-2 mark. He scored 18 touchdowns and averaged 11 yards per touch, and intercepted 3 passes as a defensive safety. He earned All-Long Island honors. “He’s the total package as a student-athlete and a person,” head coach Keith Sachs said.
GAMES TO WATCH
Thursday, Sept. 12
Boys Soccer: Oceanside at Uniondale 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: V.S. Central at Hewlett 6 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Lawrence at Seaford 6:30
Girls Volleyball: Long Beach at Wantagh 6:45 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Lynbrook at Mepham 6:45 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Clarke at Wantagh 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13
Girls Soccer: Elmont at Sewanhaka 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: MacArthur at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Mepham at V.S. Central 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: East Meadow at Baldwin 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Calhoun at Massapequa 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Oceanside at South Side 5 p.m.
Boys Volleyball: South Side at Hewlett 5 p.m.
Football: V.S. Central at Hempstead 6 p.m.
Football: Herricks at Oceanside 6 p.m.
Football: East Rockaway at Plainedge 6 p.m.
Field Hockey: Baldwin at Masspequa 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Football: Sewanhaka at Baldwin 2 p.m.
Football: South Side at Lynbrook 3 p.m.
Football: Glen Cove at Carey 3 p.m.
Football: Hewlett at Elmont 3 p.m.
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SPORTS
Oceanside tops Massapequa, 42-39
By TONY BELLISSIMO sports@liherald.com
The last time Kyle Scheurer played in a high school football game prior to last Friday night was in 2021 when he quarterbacked Oceanside’s JV team. He skipped the past two seasons to focus on baseball, the sport he’s planning to play at the next level.
With a little urging from head coach Rob Blount, the two-time All-Conference outfielder/pitcher made a decision last spring to return to the gridiron for his senior year, and his varsity debut couldn’t have been more memorable.
Scheurer had a 56-yard touchdown reception, a 35-yard scoring run and a 43-yard pick-6 — all in the third quarter along with a second interception — as the host Sailors knocked off defending Nassau Conference I and Long Island Class I champion Massapequa, 42-39, before an overflow home crowd.
“I did miss football and it’s great to be back and help us get a big win,” Scheurer said. “We’ve been working hard all summer and I’m so happy we won. The crowd was electric and pumped us up all night.”
Oceanside returned 18 starters from a team that reached the semifinals a year ago; Massapequa graduated 30 from its perfect 12-0 squad.
“It got a little too close for comfort at the end, but we had a great third quarter and found a way to fight through and close it out,” Blount said. “We’re a veteran team now and it’s a great win.
“Kyle’s new to us but he’s not new to football,” he noted of Scheurer. “He might be the best athlete in the whole school.”
In addition to the momentum-swinging touchdown pass to Scheurer just before halftime, senior quarterback Luke Villella (8-for-13, 189 yards) added a pair of touchdown runs for Oceanside, which held off a late Chiefs rally after scoring 35 straight points to lead 42-17 after the third.
“We gave up a touchdown late in the first half and at halftime we talked about coming out strong in the third quarter, but we did just the opposite,” Massapequa head coach Kevin Shippos said. “Credit to Oceanside. They took advantage of our
youth. I like how our guys battled back, but we have a long way to go.”
Senior Tyler Villalta had 7- and 45-yard touchdown runs and junior Chris Bascetta booted a 24-yard field goal in the second quarter as Massapequa took a 17-7 lead after Oceanside opened the scoring late in the first on sophomore Chase Morris’ 2-yard touchdown run.
Scheurer, Villella and an O-line led by senior Dylan Kakareko dominated the third quarter. The Sailors scored three touchdowns in a span of 2:41 to send the crowd into a frenzy and added a fourth on
a direct snap to Scheurer.
But the Chiefs, who’ve captured three of the last four county titles, didn’t go quietly. Villalta added his third touchdown on the ground and senior quarterback Joey Diesso connected with Andrew Pedalino (32 yards) and Frank Romano (26) for scores, and with junior Cole Villalta on a two-point conversion, to cut the margin to a field goal with 2:36 remaining. The Sailors secured what would be the game’s final kickoff and ran out the clock after senior Andrew Dato (67 yards on 10 carries) moved the chains on third-and-2.
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Senior Tyler Villalta scored three touchdowns for the Chiefs in last Friday night’s seasonopening defeat at Oceanside
Zombie home in Biltmore
Shores
hits the dust
Massapequa Fire Department volunteers work
guish brush fire.
Brush fire and house blaze keep MFD busy
The demolition gets underway at home on Alhambra Road, Massapequa. CONTINUED FROM COVER CONTINUED FROM COVER
make way for another beautiful home to be built and to have another wonderful family move into the Town of Oyster Bay at this site.”
Noting that this was the 35th such “zombie home” that had been demol -
ished since the Town initiated its Quality-of-Life Taskforce when he took office. Saladino observed that this is “way more than a track record, it’s a total commitment to clean up our communities from blighted homes.”
charred area,” said Captain Maurici.
In looking back over the event. Chief of Department Jeff Friedland said: “Our brothers with the Merrick Fire Department did a great job putting out the fire with water prior to our arrival to allow for us to lay down a foam blanket”
All units were at the scene for approximately an hour and half before returning to Massapequa Park.
“We are proud to have a specialized brush truck that can provide unique fire suppression opportunities to not only our town and preserve but also our neighboring departments should they need assistance,” said Friedland.
A day earlier, at approximately
3:53a.m., Massapequa firefighters were alerted for a house fire on McKinley Place off Forest Ave in Massapequa. A signal 10 for a working fire was transmitted and units arrived within minutes.
According to Nassau County Police, the fire was emanating from the upper level of the home when police arrived and was fully engulfed in flames. The Massapequa Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad also responded, as did the Red Cross, which assisted the displaced residents. No injuries were reported. The fire is considered nonsuspicious, but the investigation is ongoing.
Photo credit/ Town of Oyster Bay
Photo courtesy Massapequa Fire Department
at Jones Beacon Brush Truck to extin-
OBITUARY
Lillian “Lovey” Rumfield Bryson, Lifetime Massapequa Resident, at 94
Lillian Rumfield Bryson, who was a dramatic force in the Massapequa and Massapequa Park community as a volunteer and historian, died Aug. 21, 2024, from complications from Parkinson’s disease. Mrs. Bryson, known as “Lovey”, was 94 years old.
Mrs. Bryson was a lifetime resident of Massapequa Park, born there in 1929 to Charlotte Heerlein Rumfield and Frank M. Rumfield. Growing up, her house was always full, as her parents took in many foster children who she loved as siblings. She went to Massapequa School (now Fairfield Elementary School) and graduated from Amityville High School in 1947.
In 1948, she married her high school sweetheart, Gene “Corky” Bryson, who she had known as a family friend since they were children. In 1952 they moved into the home they built in Massapequa Park, where they raised their two children and lived the remainder of their lives. They went on many adventures together: camping across the country in their motor home, traveling to Belize for the Long Island Episcopal Cursillo and taking part in Elderhostel. Gene passed away in 2017 after 69 years of marriage.
“She had a passion for her family and her community,” said her daughter Lisa Bryson-Brockman of Massapequa Park. “She loved documenting local history and loved, even more, being able to share that history with others.”
Mrs. Bryson was also a prolific artist and writer. Until the very end of her life, she was constantly at work on a creative project. As a photographer, she saw the beauty in the little moments. She self-published many books filled with her words and photographs and shared them with family and friends.
Over the years, she held important positions in her local community. As trustee, historian and one of the founding members of the Historical Society of the Massapequas, where she taught countless school children on field trips to the complex about the history of Native Americans in Massapequa. She was also a member of the zoning board for the Village of Massapequa Park, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in the Massapequa Fire Department, and a very active member of Grace Episcopal Church.
This devotion to her community was sparked by her family’s long history in Massapequa Park: her great-grandparents Clara Wittfelder and Louis Dessart were German immigrants who opened the Woodcastle Hotel in the 1860s, a tourist destination with a dining room, bowling alley, general store, dance hall and more. The Massapequa Fire Department ‘Park House’ now stands where the hotel once did.
to her children. “She always encouraged us to get involved in our community as well,” said her daughter.
Her family’s legacy was memorialized in 1989, when the triangle of land between Front Street and Clark Boulevard was named the Heerlein-Rumfield Memorial Park and commemorated with a stone marker that reads: “In honor of all our founding families. Yea we have a goodly heritage. Psalm 16:6.”
This legacy lives on today: her family has had 6 generations live on the same block in Massapequa Park.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bryson was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Joanie.
She is survived by her children
Members of the Historical Society of the Massapequas memorialized Mrs. Bryson: “Lillian “Lovey” Bryson was a special person who has touched all of our lives…We will forever cherish the wisdom, heart, and compassion of Lovey.”
“I believe my mother got her sense of dedication for the community from her mother, my grandmother,” said Lisa. “She was always involved and was also a good writer, frequently contributing to newspapers.”
And Mrs. Bryson handed that sense of commitment
Lisa Bryson-Brockman and her husband Bill of Massapequa Park, and Barry of Brooklyn, as well as her grandchildren: Gaby of Brooklyn, Rachel and her husband Christos of Astoria, and Sam and his wife Ellie of Pennsylvania, and great-grandchildren, Jayden, Sonny and Eleni Lillian.
She reposed at the Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park on August 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 23 Cedar Shore Dr., Massapequa, at a later date.
Donations in her name can be made to the church or to The Historical Society of the Massapequas, P.O. Box 211, Massapequa, NY 11758-0211
ATTENTION FAMILIES AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Family members and funeral directors may submit obituary notices to us at: Massapequa Post Newspaper, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 or may call us at 516-569-4000 ext. 329.
LILLIAN RUMFIELD BRYSON
Amityville kicks off the 2024-2025 school year
On September 4, students, faculty and staff members, and district administrators in the Amityville School District were excited to kick off the 20242025 school year.
There were plenty of familiar faces returning and new ones joining the Amityville school community who were ready to embark on this educational adventure together.
Additionally, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert, Mary Stephens, the district’s assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and Olivia Buatsi, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance, visited schools throughout the district to greet teachers and students.
The Amityville School District looks forward to a successful year ahead.
Classical Mystery Tour: A symphonic tribute to the Beatles
A Classical Mystery Tour featuring original members of the Broadway sensation Beatlemania, will be performed live with the Massapequa Philharmonic at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, September 21 at 8 p.m. Hear timeless Beatles hits such as Yesterday, Eleanor Rigby, Something, Hey Jude, A Hard Day’s Night, and many more! The Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra’s first concert of the season at Berner Auditorium will be on October 27, from 3-5:30 p.m. It will be an afternoon of beautiful music, with Mahler’s Symphony #1 and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, with Austin Webster Perks, violin. Additionally this season, we will be partnering with the Long Island
Composers’ Alliance, and every concert will feature an original work. Tickets will be required to attend all concerts. Concerts at Berner Auditorium have an admission price of $20. For seniors 65+ and students, we have a suggested donation of $20. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. For performances at Tilles Center, please visit the Tilles Center website. Tickets for the Classical Mystery Tour on September 21 at 8 pm are now available at https://shorturl.at/zgFwP You can help MPO thrive by purchasing advance tickets to our 2024-2025 concerts. You can use this link to see all of our Berner concerts and purchase tickets. https://shorturl.at/fCtEf
Photos courtesy/Amityville Union Free School District
Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville kicked off a new school year on Sept. 4.
From left, Olivia Buatsi, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert, Edmund W. Miles Middle School Principal Ms. Rose Hutcherson, and Mary Stephens, the district’s assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, were excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year.
OUR LOST
We continue to mourn the loss of our residents, and those with ties to our community, who were killed in the terrorist attacks September 11, 2001, as well as those brave Americans who have lost their lives in defense of our country and in our national commitment against terrorism.
NAME WORK RESIDENCE
Angelini, Joseph Sr. FDNY
Lindenhurst, Angelini, Joseph Jr. FDNY
Brennan, Frank Cantor Fitzgerald
Cain, George FDNY
Caproni, Richard M. Marsh & McLennan
Carson, James “Jay” Cantor Fitzgerald
Clyne, Susan Marsh & McLennan
Coakley, Steven FDNY
Colin, Robert D.
Lindenhurst
Oak Beach
Massapequa
North Babylon
Massapequa Park
Lindenhurst
Deer Park
West Babylon
Corbett, Joe Cantor Fitzgerald West Islip
Cody, Patricia A.
Cosgrove, Kevin
New Jersey
West Islip
Cross, Dennis FDNY Islip Terrace
Danz, Vincent NYPD
Davis, Clinton
Debek, Tara Aon
DeAngelis, Thomas P.
DeAngelis, Robert Jr.
DiStefano, Douglas
Downey, Raymond FDNY
Erker, Irwin
Healey, Michael FDNY
Fletcher, Andre FDNY
Gambino, Thomas FDNY
Farmingdale
Flushing
Babylon
Westbury
West Hempstead
West Islip
Deer Park
Farmingdale
Massapequa
North Babylon
Babylon
Ganci, Peter FDNY N. Massapequa
Garvey, Sgt. Matthew D. FDNY/ U.S. Marines
Geier, Paul Cantor Fitzgerald
Guja, Geoffrey FDNY
Haskell, Thomas Jr. FDNY
Haskell, Timothy FDNY
Healey, Michael FDNY
Herold, Gary F. Aon
Hickey, Brian FDNY
Hoerner, Ronald
Iken, Michael
Johnston, William FDNY
Jones, Brian L. IBM
Jordan, Andrew FDNY
Jovic, Anthony FDNY
Amityville
Farmingdale
Lindenhurst
Seaford
Seaford
Massapequa Park
Farmingdale
Bethpage
Massapequa
Bronx, NY
West Babylon
Babylon
West Islip
Massapequa Park
Kennedy, Thomas J. FDNY Islip Terrace
Lee, Gary H. Cantor Fitzgerald Oak Beach
Levine, Robert Cantor Fitzgerald West Babylon
Lillo, Carlos Babylon
Lynch, Louise Amityville
Lyons, Monica Kew Gardens
Mannetta, Debra Carr Futures Inc. Babylon/Islip
Marino, Lester IBEW Seaford
Massa-Delosh, Kathy Farmingdale
McShane, Terence FDNY West Islip
Meisenheimer, Ray FDNY West Babylon
Metzler. Jill Aon Babylon
Miller, Henry, Jr. Massapequa
Muldowney, Richard FDNY Babylon
Nedell, Laurence Aon Lindenhurst
O’Berg, Dennis FDNY Babylon
O’Brien, Michael Cantor Fitzgerald Massapequa
O’Callahan, Daniel FDNY Massapequa
O’Neill, Peter Sandler O’Neill Amityville
O’Shea, Patrick Carr Futures Inc. Farmingdale
Otten, Michael FDNY Deer Park
Pascuma, Michael J. Massapequa Park
Poulos, Richard Levittown
Quackenbush, Christopher Sandler O’Neill West Gilgo Beach
Rivelli, Joseph R. Jr. FDNY W. Islip/N.Babylon
Rizza, Paul Babylon
Rogan, Matthew FDNY West Islip
Rosen, Mark Sandler O’Neil West Islip
Roy, Timothy NYPD Massapequa Park
Ruggiere, Bart Joseph Manhattan
Sarle, Paul Cantor Fitzgerald Babylon
Schott, Frank G. Massapequa
Schroeder, John T.
Hoboken, NJ
Smagala, Stanley S. Jr. FDNY Deer Park
Sullivan, Christopher FDNY Massapequa
Titolo, Michelle Copiague
Varacchi, Frederick T. Greenwich, Ct.
Vigiano II, John FDNY West Islip
Vigiano, Joseph FDNY Medford
Wiswall, David N. Massapequa
Zucker, Andrew Steven Riverdale
Families whose loved ones were lost on 9/11 or in the war on terror, and whose names are not listed here can call us and we will add them to our list. Call 516-569-4000, ext. 329
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Official
STEPPING OUT
Muffin
TAKE A BITE OUT OF FALL
Welcoming the season at the
By Karen Bloom
APPLE Orchards
Autumn’s many pleasures are upon us — and nothing says fall more than a visit to the apple orchards. September invigorates our spirits with all that makes this short-lived time of year so special: those crisp juicy apples, cider, pumpkins, harvest fairs. So gather everyone together and set out for a day of apple picking.
While apple season gets into high gear about now, there’s still time to pick through mid October, according to area growers.
Growers have plenty of apples for everyone to enjoy, including such favorites as Zestar, Macoun, HoneyCrisp, and, of course the perrenial Red Delicious, For eating straight from the bushel basket or off the tree, choose from the crisp juicy varieties: the old favorite McIntosh; the dense tart Granny Smith; the super-crisp, sweetly tart HoneyCrisp; the tart, juicy Paula Red; along with the more “exotic” varieties, such as Cortland, Empire, Jonagold and Crispin (also known as Mutsu).
Use McIntosh or Cortland for baking. Cortlands are a favorite cooking apple because their sweetness comes through so that less sugar is needed. They are also great in salads and good to eat as is, Rome and Empire are also favored for baking, as are Fuji, Crispin and Ginger Gold. In pies, a mix of varieties brings out the best flavor. Try Crispin, Cortland, Rome, Granny Smith, and Northern Spy. For applesauce, try the Paula Red. And, of course, local farms are pressing those delicious batches of cider throughout the fall, and urge everyone to continue to “buy local.” When get home with your bounty, make some yummy apple treats.
Official New York State Apple Muffin
Start off your morning with some apple goodness.
Muffins:
• 2 cups New York State Empire apples, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup walnuts
Don’t Stop Me Now…’ Queen-mania keeps on rockin’ as Killer Queen returns to the Paramount stage, with their homage to the beloved band. Formed in the UK in 1993, Killer Queen played their first public shows at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had their first shows there 22 years earlier. Even though the band never had any connection to Queen officially, their reputation continued to grow both in the UK and abroad. Fronted by Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, critics have described Myers’ resemblance to Freddie Mercury as “spooky;” his uncanny likeness was further proven when he recorded a #1 hit single singing as Freddie Mercury on Fat Boy Slim’s “The Real Life.” Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy, and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band has rightfully earned them the title of Queen Royalty.
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
Combine topping ingredients and set aside. Combine flour, sugar, salt, spices and baking soda, and set aside. Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, eggs, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, a little at a time, to the apple mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not over-mix. Portion batter into muffin papers; sprinkle with topping. Bake at 375° F for 20-25 minutes. Makes two dozen muffins.
Apple Crisp
This warm and cozy crisp is the perfect fall treat.
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 5 whole apples of your choice (peeled and sliced)
For crumble:
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1 tablespoon stick butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter an 8-inch pie glass baking dish. In a bowl toss apples, 2 tablespoons of butter and brown sugar together. Then pour apple mixture into pie glass baking dish. Set to the side. In a medium bowl mix brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, cinnamon, and salt together. Mix well. Then add in almonds, butter, and vanilla. Mix with hands to bring mixture together. Then top your apple mixture with oatmeal brown sugar mixture and place in the oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and serve with vanilla ice cream or eat on it’s own.
Thursday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m., $54.50, $44.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.
Long Island Fair
The Long Island Fair, Old Bethpage Village’s authentic recreation of a 19th century county fair, always is a welcome fall event. This popular annual festival offers an appealing glimpse of days gone by. Stilt walkers traverse the grounds, entertainers enthrall families with puppets, juggling and storytelling, in addition to performances by brass bands, fiddlers and special guests. Historical demonstrations, agricultural displays and competitions, livestock shows, tractor rides, Civil War and Rough Rider reenactments bring the 19th century alive. The fair has been a part of Long Island history for 180 years — first known as the Queens County Fair when it was sponsored by The Agricultural Society of Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties.
Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20, $15 ages 5-12 and seniors. 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. For information, contact (516) 572-8409 or visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org.
THE Your Neighborhood Sept. 15
Sept. 20
1964 … The Tribute
‘The “British Invasion” returns anew, when “1964 The Tribute” takes its audience on a musical journey back to that unforgettable era in rock history, on the Paramount stage, Friday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Since the early 1980s, this reincarnation of the Fab Four has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the “Best Beatles tribute on earth.”
Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band focuses on the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience.
Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s. Who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone could possibly get — to feel the magic. $65, $40, $30, $19.64. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Children’s Lego Art program
Kids can build their most imaginative creations at the Children’s Lego Art program, Friday, Sept. 13, 4:15 p.m., at Farmingdale Public Library. Register now with a valid Farmingdale Public Library card. 116 Merritts Blvd., Farmingdale. For more information call (516) 249-9090 or go to the library’s website at Farmingdalelibrary.org. Registration is online.
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. More than 70 artists, both established and emerging are on exhibit, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists..On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Original Gossip plays at LIMEHOF
Original Gossip from Farmingdale performs at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, Sunday, Sept. 15 , at 3 p.m. The band has over 40 original songs. Forming only 4 years ago, the band has already garnered a large fan base through social media and live performances. The concert is free with a general admission ticket. For more information, visit longislandmusichalloffame. org or call (631) 689-5888. 129 Main St., Stony Brook.
Massapicinic at Marjorie Post Park
Porch Groove, a feel-good acoustic Americana band hosts “Massapicnic,” at Marjorie Post Park, Saturday, Sept. 14, noon-6 p.m. For more information, call (631) 707-1725 or email marocchi@ optonline.net. 479 Unqua Road.
National scholarship program
Now through Sept. 30, applications are being accepted for the spring 2025 semester for the Hope For The Warriors Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarship Program. Since 2006, Hope For The Warriors has awarded Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships twice a year.
The nationwide program recognizes and rewards post9/11 spouses and caregivers for their strength, fidelity and resolve despite adversity as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their families. Scholarships vary from $1,800 to $2,500 and are applied toward higher education at an accredited U.S. university, college, or trade school. To receive an application and learn about all scholarships offered for the spring 2025 semester, visit hopeforthewarriors. org and connect to services.
Car Show Long Island
Check out the annual fall classic, Car Show Long Island, Sunday, Sept. 22 , 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at TOBAY Beach. Presented by Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Oyster Bay Town Board, the event will have a free concert, food truck corral, awards, vendors and more. Additional parking and shuttle service will be available at Jones Beach Field 5. Show gates will open at 8 a.m. and the rain date is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29. This event is free to spectators. For more information, call (516) 7974121 or visit carshowli.com. TOBAY Beach, Ocean Pkwy, Massapequa.
Having an event?
Sept. 21
Annual Bocce Ball Fundraiser
Massapequa Kiwanis invites all to their 12th Annual Bocce Ball Fundraiser, Saturday, Sept. 21 , at John J. Burn Park log cabin. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the competition will start at 11 a.m. Sponsored by Inter-County Bakery Supply, the day of bocce includes a tournament, bagel breakfast, barbecue lunch, buffet dinner and choice of beverage. With entertainment for all. $60 per player, $30 for non-players. To register to participate or be a sponsor, visit massapequakiwanis. org. For more information, contact the bocce chairperson, Tony DeMayo at (516)-343-3435 or email awdemayo@optonline.net or contact President Dianne Finkelstein at (516)-749-4849. John J. Burns Park, 4990 Merrick Road, Massapequa.
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.
Paws Walk returns
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and leash up your furry friends because the Paws Walk returns Sunday, Sept. 22, starting at 9 a.m., at Belmont Lake State Park. Participants will be able to sign-in and grab a light breakfast at 8 a.m. Sponsored by Long Island Cares, the 5K route is perfect for runners, joggers and walkers of all levels. Please bring a non-perishable pet food item for a chance to win a BarkBox full of pet goodies or bring a non-perishable human food item to enter a raffle for a great human treat. The cost is $40 per person in advance, $45 on day of the event. Includes a race t-shirt. Kids 12 and under can participate for free. To register, visit events.elitefeats.com/24pawswalk. For more information, visit licares.org or call (631) 582-3663. Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon.
CUMC Worship in the Park and Picnic
Community United Methodist Church hosts Worship in the Park and Picnic, Sunday, Sept. 15, starting at 10 a.m., at Marjorie Post Park. Bring a chair and join CUMC for a picnic after worship services, as well as fun and games. The service will be at the gazebo, visible from Merrick Road. For more information, call Stacey at (516)541-7008. 451 Unqua Road.
Art League of L.I. exhibit
Sept. 28
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Art League of Long Island presents “Retrospect - The Individual Art of Collaboration in Reconstructive Surgery.” The exhibit delves into the interplay between personal artistry and collaborative efforts in the context of breast reconstruction, showcasing how the healing process can transcend medicine to become an inspiring narrative of restoration and personal resilience. This unique exhibition explores the intersection of medicine and art through the lens of two accomplished breast reconstruction surgeons, Dr. Ron Israeli and Dr. Jonathan Bank, whose careers and artistic endeavors are deeply intertwined.
The works on display show the multifaceted nature of artistic expression in medicine and surgery. Their work emphasizes the importance of collaborative creativity in the healing process, offering viewers a unique perspective on the emotional and physical aspects of breast reconstruction. On view Sept. 28 through Oct. 18. Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery at Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Visit artleagueli.org for more information.
NASSAU DAY
NEWS BRIEFS
DA and O’Bay town partner to protect seniors from scammers
In a concerted effort to safeguard senior citizens from increasingly prevalent scams, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino are partnering to host a series of educational seminars this fall. The initiative aims to equip seniors and their caregivers with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize, report, and combat fraudulent schemes.
topics including:
• Common scam tactics and how to identify them
• Steps to take if you suspect a scam
• Practical strategies for safeguarding personal information
• Resources for reporting fraudulent activities
Senior citizens, often targeted due to their limited familiarity with modern technology and scam tactics, face heightened risks of manipulation. Factors such as loneliness and medication-related vulnerabilities can exacerbate their susceptibility. Recognizing these challenges, District Attorney Donnelly and Supervisor Saladino are committed to providing essential information and resources to help protect the senior community.
The seminars will cover a range of
These informative sessions will be held at community centers throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, ensuring easy access for residents. The fall schedule includes: Friday, September 20, 2:30 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury and Friday, September 27, 2 p,m, at Marjorie Post Park Community Center, Unqua and Merrick Roads, Massapequa.
Residents are encouraged to attend these seminars to gain valuable insights and share the information with family and friends.
Dale-toberfest is back on Saturday, September 21
It’s the return of Dale-toberfest on Saturday, September 21from 2 to 6 p.m. at Lithology Brewing Company. Rumored to be the ultimate Oktoberfest celebration, sip and savor local delights from Lithology Brewing Company, Jones Beach Brewing Company and Necromantic Brew Co. The event will also feature a wide variety of food trucks, music, games and the popular Stein Holding Contest.
The event is $15 for entry and includes a complimentary drink. Kids
enter for free. This event is rain or shine, and tents will be set up in the back area. The tasting room will also be open.
To purchase tickets, visit rb.gy/a2iyoo.
For more information, please call (516)-286-7800.
The event will take place at Lithology’s rear beer garden and parking lot behind Lithology Brewing (lot 3) at 211a Main Street, Farmingdale.
Car Show Long Island, Sunday, September 22 at TOBAY
The annual fall classic, Car Show Long Island will be taking place on Sunday, September 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach.
Presented by Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Oyster Bay Town Board, the event will have a free concert, food truck corral, awards, vendors and more. Additional parking and shuttle ser-
vice will be available at Jones Beach Field 5. Show gates will open at 8 a.m. and the rain date is scheduled for Sun., Sept. 29. This event is free to spectators.
To register and for more information, please call (516)- 797-4121 or visit carshowli.com. TOBAY Beach is located at Ocean Parkway, Massapequa.
Volunteers needed for the 2024 Suffolk County Marathon
The 10th Annual Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 K will be taking place on Sunday, October 20, with a 5K taking place on Saturday, October 19. Saturday races will start and finish at Gardiner County Park in West Islip and Sunday’s races will start in the Village of Babylon and finish in Gardiner Park.
Hosted by Catholic Health, each year,
the marathon raises money to benefit veterans and to date, the Suffolk County Marathon has raised over $1,000,000 for local veterans’ services.
Marathon organizers are currently seeking volunteers and have a variety of opportunities available. Please visit suffolkcountymarathon.com and click on the “volunteer” tab to learn more.
Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals
TOWN HALL, AUDREY AVENUE, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771-1592
–ANDREW MONTELEONE – LISA CICCOLELLA – FLORESTANO GIRARDI
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PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on SEPTEMBER 19, 2024, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPEAL NO. 24-215
MASSAPEQUA PARK
JUSTIN FEUER: Variance to allow existing second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a PARENT/CHILD residence.
N/s/o Lourae Dr., 300 ft. E/o S. Park Dr., a/k/a 56 Lourae Drive, Massapequa Park, NY
APPEAL NO. 24-296
MASSAPEQUA PARK
CORY SCHWARZKOPF:
Variance to erect 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Block Boulevard) than permitted by Ordinance.
NE/ cor. of Richard Pl. & Block Blvd., a/k/a 74 Richard Place, Massapequa Park, NY
APPEAL NO. 23-755
MASSAPEQUA
DAVID SHERENSTEIN: Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 6 when 23 parking spaces are required.
SE/ cor. of Broadway & Jerusalem Ave., a/k/a 710-716 Broadway, Massapequa, NY
APPEAL NO. 24-68
MASSAPEQUA
JOE CLABBY: Variance to
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install natural gas generator having less side yard setback (South) than permitted by Ordinance.
(A) Variance to allow existing 5 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (Clearwater Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (Clearwater Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance.
E/s/o Clearwater Ave., 220 ft. S/o Albatross Pl., a/k/a 50 Clearwater Avenue, Massapequa, NY
APPEAL NO. 24-132
NORTH MASSAPEQUA
BRIAN POWER: (A) Variance to allow existing wood deck surrounding swimming pool having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing pool filter having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing 8 ft. by 13 ft. shed having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yard than permitted by Ordinance.
W/s/o Fern Dr., 87 ft. N/o N. Hickory St., a/k/a 895 Fern Drive, North Massapequa, NY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF 09/19/24 PAGE 2
APPEAL NO. 24-293
NORTH MASSAPEQUA
VERONICA KOROLO -
GOS: (A) Variance to allow existing deck having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct shed exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing pool filter having less side yard setback than
permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to allow existing above-ground swimming pool having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.
N/s/o N. Manhattan Ave., 360 ft. E/o N. Summit Dr., a/k/a 119 N. Manhattan Ave., N. Massapequa, NY
APPEAL NO. 24-233
FARMINGDALE
JOSEPH LACOLA: Variance to allow existing one story rear addition having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance.
W/s/o Woodward Pkwy., 70 ft. S/o Radcliff Ave., a/k/a 87 Woodward Parkway, Farmingdale, NY
APPEAL NO. 24-289
FARMINGDALE
CIRO VILLANI: (A) Variance to allow existing semi in-ground swimming pool and deck having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.
N/s/o Lambert Ave., 1159.3 ft. E/o Massapequa Rd., a/k/a 105 Lambert Avenue, Farmingdale, NY
APPEAL NO. 12-
80 - AMENDMENT
FARMINGDALE
WENDY NEUS: (A) Amend Decision of Zoning Board of Appeals, dated March 1, 2012, in order to Amend the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to indicate a change in ownership/occupancy while still maintaining a Parent/Child relationship. (B) Extend the Special Use Permit to maintain an existing second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a Parent/ Child residence.
S/s/o Lockwood Ave., 209 ft. E/o Hart St., a/k/a 134 Lockwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY
APPEAL NO. 83400 - AMENDMENT MASSAPEQUA
NANCY MIRO: (A)
Amend Decision of Zoning Board of Appeals, dated January 10, 1985, in order to Amend the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to indicate a change in owner-
ship/occupancy while still maintaining a Parent/Child relationship. (B) Extend the Special Use Permit to maintain an existing second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a Parent/ Child residence.
SW/ cor. of Adam Rd. & Cedar Shore Dr., a/k/a 120 Adam Road, Massapequa, NY
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 24-661 9/11
The Amityville School District’s Board of Education is establishing a Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee and is inviting interested members of the Amityville Community to participate. The committee will consist of up to 15 members. Members appointed by the Board of Education will utilize their expertise in reviewing the School District’s 2025-2026 proposed budget and provide recommendations. Application forms are located on the District’s website under Board of Education, Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee. A paper application is also available in the District Clerk’s office. Anyone interested in serving on this committee should complete and forward their application by 2.00 pm, September 23, 2024 to:
Eileen Becker, District Clerk
Amityville School District Administration Building 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701
ebecker@amityvilleufsd. org 24-660. 9/11
Notice of formation of Glamwithnikki LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 6/5/2024. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC Northwest Registered Agent LLC at 418 Broadway, Ste N, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 24-643. 8/7, 14, 21, 28, 9/4, 11
Massapequa Water District RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM TANK IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT
The following resolution dated September 4, 2024, was offered by Raymond J. Averna and seconded by Thomas P. McCarthy and Michael E. Mazzola WHEREAS, under Section 215 of Town Law and Section 225.3 of the Nassau County Civil Divisions Act, the Board of Commissioners the appropriating governing body of the Massapequa Water District and shall have and exercise all power and duties as are conferred or imposed upon it; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners previously approved and appropriated funds to be set aside for the purposes of Emergency Repair Reserve Account in accordance with Section 6-c of General Municipal Law; and WHEREAS, effective August 31, 2024, the Tank Improvement had a balance of $1,740,518.10; and WHEREAS, in lieu of bonding, the Board of Commissioners wish to appropriate funds from the Tank Improvement Account for the Power Washing of (3) tanks at the May Place site was approved at the August 21, 2024 Board meeting; WHEREAS, funds from the Tank Improvement Account can be appropriated without payments for principal and interest and, therefore, will be cost beneficial to the Massapequa Water District taxpayers; and WHEREAS, this resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum as set forth in Town Law Section 90 and shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption or, if a referendum is held, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the issuer voting on the referendum; and NOW THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES the Business Manager to appropriate funds not to exceed $48,000.00 from the Tank Improvement Account CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
Power washing (3) tanks at May Place, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. 24-662. 9/11
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Public Notices
Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: FARMINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICTFARMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL
BID FOR COSMETOLOGY SUITE UPGRADES and SECURED ENTRANCE VESTIBLE ADDITION AT FARMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL COSMETOLOGY SUITE UPGRADES SECURED ENTRANCE VESTIBULE ADDITION
SED Control No.: 28-0522-03-0-007-049 SED Control No.: 28-05-22-03-0007-048
CONTRACT G1 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK CONTRACT G2 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK
Will be received until 11:00 AM prevailing time on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Central Administrative Conference Room of Farmingdale UFSD, located at 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735, at which time and place where all bids received will be publicly opened and read and where the identity of all offerers will be publicly disclosed.
Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings, and specifications, may be obtained online beginning Tuesday, September 24, 2024, as a download at the following website: melville. h2mplanroom.com
Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, NY 10990 Tel: 1-845-651-3845, upon depositing the sum of $100 (One Hundred Dollars) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to Farmingdale School District. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs.
Please note REVplans (melville.h2mplanroom. com) is the designated location and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder
to be identified as an official plan holder of record. The Provider takes no responsibility for the completeness of Contract Documents obtained from other sources. Contract Documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at melville. h2mplanroom.com Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda.
Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications that must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to:
FARMINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT, clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: Cosmetology Suite Upgrades and Secured Entrances Vestibule Addition at Farmingdale High School. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening. A pre-bid conference and walk through is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the project site. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the main entrance to the school, at which time they shall be escorted to the area of work. This meeting is not manda-
tory; however, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend.
It is the Board’s intention, and it reserves its right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, providing the required security who, to the Board’s satisfaction, meets the experience, technical, budget and all specification requirements and has references and responses from references that are deemed acceptable by the Board. The Board reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/ or noncompliance with the bid specifications for any bid or bids, or to reject any and all bids and re-advertise to invite new bids, or to accept the whole or part of any bid or bids from one or more Bidders, which in the Board’s judgement, is in the best interests of the School District.
By Order: Board of Education
Farmingdale Union Free School District
Farmingdale, New York 11735
Towns of Oysrer Bay abd Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counites, New York
Dated: September 11, 2024 24-663 9/11
NEWS BRIEFS
Registration now open for fall fitness classes through the Town of Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay residents who are interested in maintaining or improving their levels of fitness can now register for the Town’s popular Co-Ed Fitness Classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Classes run for 10 weeks and are offered to individuals 18 and older.
“The Town’s popular fall co-ed recreational programs provide a great outlet for our residents to exercise and stay in shape while making new friends,” said Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “These fun classes offer an opportunity to stay physically active, creating an optimal environment for fitness and forging new friendships!”
This fall, residents can participate in the following fitness classes that will all be held at the Hicksville Athletic Center: Ballroom Dancing on Saturdays from 7 to 8 p.m., beginning October 5; Cardio Kickboxing on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning October 3; Pilates on Mondays from 8 to 9 p.m., beginning September 30; Yoga where residents can choose from multiple sessions including
Saturdays beginning October 5 from 9 to 10 a.m., Sundays beginning September 29 from 9 to 10 a.m.; Tuesdays beginning October 1 from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays beginning October 3 from 7 to 8 a.m. There will also be Zumba classes available on Mondays beginning September 30 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. or Wednesdays beginning October 2 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
To register, please visit oysterbaytown.com/sports. Residents must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and a valid identification card such as a driver’s license. Non-residents may register at a slightly higher fee. Mats will not be provided. Patrons must bring their own mats to Yoga and Pilates. The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, make-up day(s) will be attempted. For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, please call (516) 797-7945 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov
Annual ‘Stop World Hunger’ Tennis Tournament September 21
The Annual “Stop World Hunger” Tennis Tournament will begin on Saturday, September 21 and extend until November 24.
An opportunity to play tennis, make new friends and help those in need, over the past 40 years, Stop World Hunger has forwarded more than $140,000.00 to Catholic Relief Services.
Tennis events consist of men’s singles, senior singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and
The Hicksville Athletic Center is located at 167 S. Broadway, Hicksville. mixed doubles. The registration fee is $6 for singles and $10 for doubles. Divisions are created based upon ability level and geographic location. Players schedule their own matches at mutually convenient times and sites. The registration deadline is Friday, September 13.
Applications are available by writing to: Stop World Hunger Tennis, 53 Elm Place, Amityville. For more information, please call Matt at (631)-789-3618.
YES Community Counseling Center celebrates its selection as Stop & Shop Community Bag Program
YES Community Counseling Center is honored to be selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for September.
Launched in May 2019, the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program promotes community support through the sale of reusable bags, with the aim of making a positive impact in the areas where shoppers live and work.
For September, the Stop & Shop store at 702 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, has chosen YES as its program beneficiary. Each time a $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at this location during the month, YES will receive a $1 donation. Customers can also direct their donation by using the Giving Tag attached to the bag.
“We are thrilled that YES Community Counseling Center was selected for the September Community Bag Program,”
beneficiary
said Adrienne LoPresti, Executive Director of YES Community Counseling Center. “We are grateful for the support of Stop & Shop and the entire community. This initiative will enhance our ability to address the significant needs of children and families and ensure accessible and affordable care for those who need it most.”
Founded in 1977, YES Community Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization based in Massapequa and Levittown. The center is dedicated to raising awareness about personal and community issues, and to preventing and treating substance abuse, and fostering healthy families and a safe community. To learn more, visit YES Community Counseling Center
For more information about the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, visit stopandshop.2givelocal.com.
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Q. We completed construction last year, and got a letter recently from our building department that our work was never “signed off.” We called the number of a person who turned out to be our building inspector, and after calling several times, we finally got them on the phone. That’s when we learned that our contractor never got a single inspection — not one — and that now we’re faced with getting a “design professional” to write a signed and sealed letter. We tracked down who our architect was — the one whose seal is on our building plans, since we never met them — and they don’t answer their phone. The contractor recommended another architect. What do we need to do or ask the other architect to get our final c/o?
A. Start by asking the architect if they can see through walls. Sounds like a job for Superman. The real problem here is that you, like many, got stuck by people who don’t take the process seriously and would have left you holding the bag had it not been for an official who was “just doing their job.”
Obviously, your inspector didn’t see the ongoing procedures of the work, and doesn’t want to lie and say they did, so they need someone else to do it. Instead of relying on the contractor, who should have called for inspections, they look for someone with a cape who can see hidden details. That someone is a licensed, state-designated responsible individual who may take the liability when something hidden is wrong — namely, an architect or engineer.
In such a situation, I always wonder why a homeowner wasn’t suspicious or concerned that they never met the licensed professional architect or engineer who would be ultimately responsible for their home’s strength, code compliance and safety. Based on my experience, most people show little understanding of or respect for why a certificate of completion or occupancy is needed, and regard it as a needless formality. Many building departments haven’t made it easier and people tell me they’re sorry they ever mentioned doing work.
Instead of helping people through the process and clearly explaining other potential issues, some delay the work, defer the communication to an architect and look for reasons not to release a permit without finding other “illegal” items, such as an air conditioner, shed, fence, deck, etc., that also need permits that were never gotten. This isn’t always true, because some officials are very helpful, so I hope the ones who are communicative don’t automatically take this to heart.
When I’m asked to get involved in such an issue, I ask for a notarized affidavit from the contractor who did the work that they stand behind the airsealing, insulation, fire-stopping and structure that they saw and were supposed to install, then I attach that sworn affidavit with a letter corroborating the visual inspection. Letters don’t hold up buildings, and nobody I’ve met can see through walls. Good luck!
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The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit.
Like so many Americans, I will always remember that horrible day, and the days that followed. I was in Washington that Tuesday. As in New York, the sky was exceptionally clear, the morning sun bright. The annual Congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first one of George W. Bush’s presidency, was scheduled that night. Most members of Congress and their spouses would be there. My wife, Rosemary, had expected to fly down the night before, but torrential rains and violent thunderstorms had canceled all flights out of LaGuardia. She was rescheduled to come in Tuesday morning, on a flight due to land at Reagan International Airport at about 9:40.
Driving to Capitol Hill with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, I got a call at about 8:50 from my press secretary, who
told me that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. He’d learned this from my daughter, Erin, who was talking with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the towers and saw the crash from his office. This was the time Rosemary’s plane would have been taking off. At Delta’s congressional desk, the information was imprecise on the status of her flight.
AWalking into my office in the Cannon Building at 9:01, I looked up at the television in the reception area and saw a massive jet crashing into a tower, and assumed it was a video replay. Seconds later I realized it was the second plane. Delta had no update for 20 minutes, and Rosemary’s cellphone kept going to voicemail.
airport and take Rosemary home to Seaford.
t least 150 of my friends, neighbors and constituents died on Sept. 11.
At 9:46, the Pentagon was attacked, and I ordered the office evacuated. There was also a report — which turned out to be false — that a bomb had gone off on the Capitol Mall, near the Commerce Department, where my son, Sean, worked. Again there was uncertainty, as the phone lines at Commerce had gone dead, and it was 20 minutes before I knew Sean was safe. Meanwhile, Erin’s husband, John, who had to race down 28 flights of stairs to get out of his building, didn’t have a cellphone. It was a while before he could call Erin from a pay phone on 59th Street and we knew he was safe.
In the following days, the New York, New Jersey and Virginia congressional delegations met with President Bush at the White House, and a number of us traveled to ground zero when the president, with Baldwin resident and retired firefighter Bob Beckwith at his side, made his famous bullhorn speech, pledging that the terrorists would “hear all of us soon!”
In the ensuing weeks and months, there were seemingly endless wakes and funerals, with the stirring and somber tones of drums and bagpipes. The country was united, standing as one to an extent we have not seen since. Petty partisanship was set aside, and promises were made never to forget.
When I got through to her at about 9:20, her plane was headed from the runway back to the terminal. She and the other passengers had no idea why their flight had been canceled. Her main concern was how she was going to make it to Washington for the barbecue. As I was telling her that New York was under attack, I could hear the pilot making an announcement and passengers shrieking. My district director, Anne Rosenfeld, was able to get back to the
So all my family members were safe. But many others weren’t so fortunate. Firefighter Michael Boyle, who had worked on my campaigns and was the son of my longtime friend Jimmy Boyle, was killed, as were the Haskell brothers, Tom and Timmy, FDNY heroes and graduates of Seaford High School. And Farrell Lynch and his brother, Sean, from Cantor Fitzgerald, who had helped with my campaigns. And so many more. Almost 3,000, including at least 150 of my friends, neighbors and constituents.
As we commemorate Sept. 11, we must try to recapture that spirit of unity as we remember those who were killed that tragic day, and the thousands who have died since, or who are suffering from 9/11-related illnesses. We must continue to guard against the terrorist forces of Al Qaeda, ISIS and their affiliates, who are as determined today as they were 23 years ago to destroy us and our way of life.
The world must continue to hear us. God bless America!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. A few months ago, virtually no one had heard of Project 2025. For any new readers, Project 2025 is the 900-page product of the Heritage Foundation, an ultra-conservative think tank that has enormous clout among Trump supporters. Among the organization’s major victories is its success in gaining support for Trump’s appointment of three Supreme Court justices, who were responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade.
Project 2025 is an-in depth outline of how a Trump presidency should be conducted if he is able to win a second
term. Because it calls for a demolition of the federal government, it is fast becoming a major issue for Democrats, who vigorously claim that Trump has fully embraced its contents. Trump keeps denying even any knowledge of its existence. The denials have fallen flat, considering that the vast majority of the foundation staffers who wrote the manifesto worked in the previous Trump administration. Project 2025 may or may not become a problem for the Republican Party, depending on how many people come to understand its contents and how it would damage our democracy. Aside from being saddled with that potential fallout, Republicans have yet to benefit from the candidacy of Sen. J.D. Vance in his role as Trump’s potential vice president. Vance was chosen before President Biden withdrew from the race, and it’s possible that if the Trump people had known that was going to happen, they would have chosen a female candidate who might resonate better with voters. But Vance got the nod with the blessing of Donald Trump Jr. and his brother Eric. To date,
Vance has attracted much more negative press than positive, which is the last thing a presidential candidate needs.
o n any one day, at any hour, a mistake can turn a campaign upside down.
Usually, candidates for high office are very carefully vetted, which includes reviewing their speeches and writings, and checking out their personal conduct. In Vance’s case, there appears to have been little perusal of any kind. He has made numerous speeches and written frequently, and many of those specimens have been the focus of negative press.
When Trump ran in 2016, Vance stated on Facebook, “I go back and forth between thinking Trump is a cynical A-hole like Nixon or he is an American Hitler.” He has also called Trump an “idiot” and compared him to Hitler. But Vance now sings Trump’s praises, calling him a historic candidate and “highly qualified.” Vance has also cast a few votes in his short tenure in the Senate that will haunt him right up to Nov. 5.
Harris’s campaign for the White House got off to a fast start, propelled by a well-run Democratic National Convention. She has attracted a broad
— yet
range of support from young voters and women, and has been well received by minority voters. Her performance in this week’s debate may make or break her candidacy, or just keep her going until she gets a boost or makes a fatal mistake.
Trump has stumbled badly on the issue of women’s reproductive rights, and it’s doubtful that he can successfully get it off his back. He has claimed that he’s a strong supporter of women’s rights, but he can’t escape his own bragging about having been responsible for reversing Roe v. Wade. This issue will hurt Republican down-ballot candidates as well.
Eight weeks sound like a short time for most people, but in politics it feels like forever. On any one day, at any hour, a mistake can turn a campaign upside down. Having been involved in multiple campaigns as either a candidate or an analyst, I know how easy it can be for a politician to implode. So, like Yogi Berra said, it ain’t over till it’s over.
Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
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Let’s shake on prioritizing sportsmanship
the return of fall scholastic sports on Long Island is the first opportunity of the new school year to remind athletes, coaches, parents and the fans in the stands of the importance of sportsmanship.
We’ve heard the refrain for decades that sports build character. The aspects of competition that do that include not just listening to coaches’ instructions, learning techniques and plays and practicing hard, but also — every bit as important — respecting your opponent and those who officiate athletic contests.
One of the most vital lessons young competitors can learn is to be fair and gracious, in both victory and defeat. After giving it their all on the field, on the court or in the pool, and then acknowledging their opponents’ efforts, student-athletes show respect for their competitors, and themselves, that ultimately makes them better people, more mindful of relationships in all phases of their lives.
Taking part in school sports introduces young people to teamwork, in all of its permutations — winning, losing, cooperation, conflict — and the lessons of sportsmanship learned on playing fields are among the keys to developing a well-rounded character.
The National Federation of State High School Associations emphasizes that sportsmanship is an expectation that athletes, coaches and fans alike should uphold. Shaking hands after a
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So we shouldn’t fight climate change at all?
To the Editor:
You almost have to admire the bravery of Robert Kralick (“Long Islanders can’t fight climate change alone,” Letters, Sept. 5-11) and those who think like him, as it were. Indeed, it takes great courage to make public the depths of one’s apathy.
Would Mr. Kralick have Nassau County dismiss its police force because there will always be more criminals? Perhaps all human efforts to improve are moot because Earth will eventually, inevitably be swallowed by the sun. The argument against reducing our use of fossil fuels because other countries use more fossil fuels is cynical at best, and nonsensical at worst. Any reduction here — in Nassau County, in New York, in the United States — means a reduction overall, which can, and will, have a salutary effect on the worsen-
game, avoiding trash talk and respecting referees’ decisions reinforce the concept that everyone is equal on the field, and that every player deserves respect.
A 2019 study by the Aspen Institute found that participation in youth sports improves social skills, including empathy, patience and cooperation. Some 83 percent of student-athletes surveyed for the study reported that sports had taught them the importance of respecting others — not just their opponents, but their own teammates and coaches as well.
Coaches play a pivotal role in shaping the behavior and values of student-athletes. The way they handle both wins and losses sets an invaluable example for their players. According to a study by the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, student-athletes whose coaches emphasized respect and teamwork, reinforcing fair play in both practices and games, were significantly more likely to manifest those qualities among their teammates and opponents.
Parents also shape their children’s understanding of good sportsmanship. We’ve all seen parents who appear to be living vicariously through their kids, or reliving their own glory days. That can lead them to exert too much pressure on their children. Some 75 percent of young athletes surveyed for a study by the Journal of Sports Behavior said that excessive parental pressure to succeed created anxiety, and detracted from their
enjoyment of the game.
When parents emphasize winning over playing with integrity, and pass down a “win-at-any-cost” mentality, that undermines the principles of sportsmanship. Parents, and others in the bleachers, can instead reinforce those principals by modeling respectful behavior. Cheering for the team, acknowledging the efforts of both sides and refraining from criticizing referees are simple but powerful ways parents can teach their children the importance of fairness.
By maintaining a positive attitude toward the game, regardless of the outcome, parents provide a strong example for their children. And they should talk with them about the importance of sportsmanship, to reinforce the idea that success in sports isn’t just about winning.
In a 2020 study by Project Play, a vast majority of youth athletes acknowledged that sports taught them how to respect authority figures, such as referees and coaches. As they come to understand that referees are responsible for ensuring fairness, youngsters learn the importance of respecting the rules that govern not only sports, but life in general.
As the school sports seasons unfold, and students navigate the highs and lows of competition, with the guidance of their coaches and the support of their parents, no lessons they will learn will be more important than sportsmanship.
as the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on America approach each year, we are reminded not only of the tragic events of that day, but also of the remarkable resilience and unity that followed. The attacks claimed nearly 3,000 innocent lives, and we now face another silent tragedy that continuously claims the lives of those affected by 9/11-related illnesses. This time of year serves as a poignant reminder of our duty to care for those who dedicated themselves to saving others, and to honor the memory of those we’ve lost to these insidious diseases.
Reflecting on 9/11 and the days that followed, I will forever stand in awe of the first responders — firefighters, police officers, EMTs and volunteers — who answered the call to help. They put their own lives on the line, driven by an unwavering sense of duty and patrio-
opinions Remembering our heroes
tism. These heroes embodied the best of what it means to be American. They were united in purpose, focusing on saving lives and aiding those in crisis. They embodied an American spirit that will forever endure.
commemorate their bravery; we must take actionable steps to ensure that they receive the best care available in our nation.
their memories close, while acknowledging them for their sacrifice. Even after all these years, this ceremony is as moving and meaningful as the first.
aUnfortunately, they were unaware of the risks associated with their heroic actions. Years later, we now know that exposure to the toxins at ground zero has led to a sharp increase in various types of illnesses, including cancers, among first responders and survivors. Thousands have been diagnosed, and the death toll continues to rise, stealing these heroes from their families and communities.
s well as those who continue to suffer long after the dust has settled.
As we remember the events of Sept. 11, it is crucial that we do not forget those who are suffering long after the dust has settled. We must advocate for better health care and support for first responders dealing with 9/11-related illnesses. This includes pushing for comprehensive policies that ensure they receive the necessary medical assistance and financial aid to cover their treatments. It’s not enough to simply
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ing global climate. But maybe those who would rather do nothing didn’t bother to learn simple math because the Chinese already know math.
MATTHEW DAvID BROzIk Merrick
We shouldn’t fight it with offshore wind projects
To the Editor:
In his recent letter to the Herald (“Fossil fuels, offshore wind and the need for climate action,” Aug. 29-Sept. 4), Jim Brown, of the South Shore Audubon Society, stressed the benefits of moving rapidly toward 100 percent renewable energy, expressing specific support for the offshore wind turbines now popping up in many places off our East Coast shoreline.
Mr. Brown neglected to point out that the projected cost of wind energy for New York state is $131 per megawatt hour (and $101 per megawatt hour, net, after subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act), compared with a current average cost of $37 per megawatt hour. We should expect a significant increase in the cost of energy in New York as we move toward 100 percent “renewable energy.” This additional cost will be a tremendous burden to all users, with particular hardship for those on lower and fixed incomes.
Mr. Brown also neglected to mention the thousands of birds killed by these giant shredding machines every year across our land and oceans. One would expect that this dangerous threat to our bird population would be top of mind for someone speaking on behalf of the Audubon Society. It’s quite sad that this didn’t warrant a mention in his letter.
SEAN D. CROWLEY
Former member, South Shore Audubon Society Rockville Centre
Why is Peter King criticizing J.D. Vance?
To the Editor:
Re Peter king’s column “vance needs to get his immigrant story straight” (Aug. 29-Sept. 4): I could never argue intelligently on the topic of immigration in the 19th or early 20th century, and I am certain that Mr. king is much more educated about the details than, obviously, J.D. vance. But what I did find offensive was king’s obvious attempt to insult and denigrate the candidate who is running for office in what I believed to be king’s political party.
I have heard king constantly criticizing President Trump, and each time he does, I lose a little more respect for him. At such a hazardous time in our country, where, truly, our freedom is at stake,
Furthermore, we must also recognize and honor those we have lost to 9/11-related diseases. Each name represents a life full of promise, dreams and aspirations extinguished too soon. Their sacrifices remind us of the human cost of the attacks, and we owe it to their memories to not allow their struggles to be in vain. By remembering their contributions and fighting for their rights, we reaffirm our commitment to a united society, one that honors its heroes.
In the Town of Oyster Bay, we conduct an annual ceremony at Tobay Beach to recognize those lost on Sept. 11, and in 2019 we added a new memorial recognizing those who lost their lives to 9/11-related illness, called the Walls of Honor. At this ceremony, we gather to read their names aloud to honor and pay tribute to them, in remembrance of their beautiful lives. Together we hold
The men and women lost on that tragic day, and those now affected by lingering illnesses, are true heroes. They are our family, our friends and our neighbors. Let us never forget the enduring legacy of the attacks and the ongoing struggles faced by those who continue to suffer from their aftermath. By acknowledging and addressing the health challenges experienced by survivors, we can honor their resilience and courage in the face of adversity.
Each September, let us reflect on the spirit of patriotism that gripped our nation following the attacks. A spirit that transcended individual differences and united us in a common cause. It is that same spirit we must channel as we care for those who served us bravely in the aftermath of 9/11. Patriotism should never be a weapon used to divide; it should be a beacon of hope, love and support, pulling us together as a nation committed to the well-being of our fellow Americans.
Joseph Saladino is supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay.
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it is perplexing to me that a former congressman who benefited from the support of the Republican Party, and those who voted for him, unnecessarily risks turning votes away from the candidates who have the only real chance of getting our country back on track. I always voted for k ing, and I
thought he did a good job, but of late I am deeply disappointed in his arrogance and obvious egotistical behavior. Perhaps he should pray for guidance before sharing his opinions.
SUSAN and BRUCE COFFEY Amityville
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Mount Sinai South Nassau Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing Mount
Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award for outstanding patient care and reducing wait times, and for excellence in nurse retention, achieving a zero vacancy rate and one percent turnover rate.
The Lantern Award also recognizes nursing sta commitment to ongoing education and training and fostering an environment of learning and professional growth.
We congratulate Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Emergency Department nursing sta for their commitment to patient care, quality, safety and a healthy work environment.
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