The South Shore Blueway Trail now has a stop in Newbridge Road Park — connecting kayakers, canoeists and other non-motorized boat users to the water-based trail system. Above, Town Supervisor Don Clavin in a kayak at a launch point, with the late-Town Councilman Chris Carini.
By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com
A new water access, point part of the South Shore Blueway Trail Plan, is now complete, according to the New York Department of State.
The trail is a safe, legal network of water access points for human-powered boats and sail craft, allowing people to experience Long Island’s South Shore, while protecting wildlife and their habitats, as well as the safety of trail users. The newest access point was recently completed at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore.
The recently-completed access point connects the trail directly to another water
By JoSEPH D’AlESSANDRo jdalessandro@liherald.com
Ahead of the launch of the school year in North Merrick, the school district began with its annual Meet, Greet and a Treat event at the Harold D. Fayette on Aug 29, bringing together students, parents, and teachers to relieve start-ofschool worries before classes begin.
Tentry spot, at Seamans Neck Park in Seaford, and to the rest of the trail, which spans the southern coast of Nassau County, encompassing the Western Bays of the South Shore Estuary Reserve. Estuaries are partially enclosed bodies of water where fresh water from rivers and streams mixes with salt water. The South Shore Estuary provides habitat for hundreds of wildlife species.
Boaters in the East Bay, which is part of the estuary, can also access the trail at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick and at Wantagh Park in Wantagh.
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“The relationships between the school, parents and students are so important, so this event kicks off the school year by showing our community how important they are to us,” Superintendent of Schools Cynthia Seniuk said.
Meet, Greet and a Treat was introduced when schools returned to in-person classes after coronavirus lockdowns were lifted to make the transition more comfortable for parents, students, and teachers. Since its founding, it has become a mainstay of the backto-school season.
“There’s a lot of positive things that have come out of it, and it is one of our most attended events, and we get such positive feedback,” Seniuk said. “Initially, we didn’t know that we would continue to do it every year, but all those tears that we would normally get on the first day of school have definitely decreased.”
his is such a great opportunity to kind of get a face with the name of your teacher and get to know them a little better
JAclyN ARMAo
Co-Vice President of Cultural Arts Parent Teacher Association
“Since we started the Meet and Greet and a Treat, this event has grown tremendously,” Interim Principal Christine Talbot said. “It’s widely anticipated by our students and their families. We have a huge turnout of families that come and meet their teachers, and it’s a great way to socialize and mingle and get ready for the start of a great school year.”
In addition to meeting their teachers and classmates, students received clear instruction on where they will need to go
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throughout the year.
“Students can see where the entrance is, and their classrooms, to alleviate the first day jitters, so on the first day of school, they don’t have to worry about where they’re going and who they’re going to see,” Talbot said. “They know exactly where they need to begin.
“Our teachers are really excited about this event as well,” Talbot added. “For the first day they get to know they get to meet their students. They get to just have a little interaction with them, so this way the students can feel a little bit more of a sense of belonging.”
Sixth grade teacher Lisa Drewes worked in the district for 19 years, and believes the event makes the first day of school easier for everyone..
“All of our teachers are outside at a table with a little treat for each student,” Drewes said. “We’ve given out water bottles and pencil cases this year, and they go home with a little less anxiety.”
Drewes and other educators work to make the school a welcoming place for students by adding new routines to their schedules.
The routines — morning meetings and closing circles — give students opportunities to express themselves in an open forum, in addition to showing gratitude to one another, shout-outs for good behavior and reading compliment cards.
“Everybody knows that, coming to school on a Monday morning, a compliment is going to be read in their name,” Drewes said. “It’s a really nice way to start the school week. It’s something that we will look forward to, and it’s a nice way to start the day.”
These social tools make time to talk and connect
with one another and create opportunities for teachers to notice if a student is upset so it can be addressed by parents and faculty. These tools are designed to create an environment where children grow up excited to communicate with and understand each other, Drewes said.
“It really keeps those lines of communication between the teacher and the parent open, and we work as partners to address anything with the student in the social and emotional capacity,” Drewes said. “Every year, we always work collaboratively to ask what we can improve upon. We don’t ever want to be stagnant.”
The Harold D. Fayette Parent Teacher Association was present at the event, inviting community members to attend upcoming events.
“We’re ready for a great year,” Co-President Crystal Chiari said. “This is a great opportunity to get the PTA out there and show how we’re involved with the community, and that we love our staff, teachers and students.”
“You’re always nervous to send your kids off for the first day of school,” Co-Vice President of Cultural Arts Jaclyn Armao said. “This is such a great opportunity to kind of get a face with the name of your teacher and get to know them a little better.”
Co-Vice President of Fundraising Jean-Marie Buonomo has children who attend schools in the district. These programs make way for a bright future, she said.
“As a mom with an incoming kindergartner, this is such a nice way to get him acclimated with the school,” Buonomo said. “From the PTA standpoint, it’s a chance for us to welcome all the incoming kindergarten parents and invite them to be a part of us.”
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north merrick resident and Co-Vice president of Cultural arts Jaclyn armao and her daughters, Valentina, and gabriela, went to the meet, greet and a treat event to get to know members of the community.
Merrick Schools welcomed back students in prekindergarten through sixth grade on Sept. 3. Principals started the school year with messages promoting positive character building, initiatives to foster growth and development and more.
“The school year is full of great opportunities for learning and growing throughout the Birch community,” Principal Kerri Galante said in her welcome back email.
“Creativity, critical thinking and problem solving are continually embedded in our curriculum to help students to grow and develop across all academic
Pre-K student
Aubrey prepares for her first day of school.
domains,” Lakeside Principal Libby Trencheny wrote in her welcome back letter. “Our staff works diligently to meet the needs of all children, while supporting, guiding and challenging them to be the best they can be. Education of the whole child is an integral part of our school philosophy.”
“In doing so, we look forward to enhancing our current curricular programs by challenging students to delve deeper into topics and text across curricular areas,” Chatterton Principal Dana Bermas said.
— Jordan Vallone
Classrooms and hallways throughout the North Merrick School District were once again populated by students, signaling a new year of learning on Sept. 3.
Teachers at Camp Avenue, Harold D. Fayette, and Old Mill Road Elementary Schools greeted students at the start of the day as friends were reunited and assigned desks were found. Classes participated in ice-breaking activities, such as kindergartners who practiced spelling their first and last
names.
Students new to their buildings took a tour and discovered their school’s library, gymnasium and art room. In their classrooms, students made their first steps in organizing for the new year by labeling folders and placing their necessary writing utensils in pencil cases. The successful first day was a sign of more fun to come as the year progresses.
— Jordan Vallone
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Planning for, and then executing, inheritances is often fraught with emotion. Most families choose to leave the inheritance “to my children in equal shares, per stirpes.” Per stirpes is Latin meaning “by the roots” so that if a child dies before the parent, their share goes to their children (if any) in equal shares. If there are no children, then generally the inheritance is disregarded and their share goes to their surviving siblings in equal shares. What about gifts to grandchildren? Let’s say one child has five children and the other has two children -- seven grandchildren altogether. When a significant gift is given to grandchildren equally, it is not uncommon for the child with two children to say “well it was my brother’s choice to have five children, why do I have to pay for it?” Good estate planning also looks at inheritances from the heirs’ point of view as well.
We are often asked whether inheritances should be discussed with children ahead of time. While each family has different dynamics, this can end up being the equivalent of giving children a veto
power over what you are going to do. For example, if you seek their opinion on an unequal division, you will create a problem for the family if you choose to disregard their input. A better way might be the use of the “soft probe”. Here, you suggest an idea that you have about an unequal division, and then gauge their reaction before making a decision.
For example, where one child is very much better off then another, you might say “You know, your sister Mary could really use our money a lot more...” The monied child will generally respond one of two ways. They will either say “Of course, I don’t need it, leave it all to her” and you are off the hook, or they will indicate that they consider anything less than equal shares would be unfair. In the latter case, if you still want to help Mary more, you may give her gifts during your lifetime and keep peace in the family by leaving inheritances equally. You may also pass some accounts outside the estate by naming Mary as beneficiary. Giving thought to your “emotional legacy” may go a long way towards keeping peace in the family.
Three women were arrested on Sept. 5 for illegal massages and prostitution.
According to Nassau County Police Department detectives, an undercover investigation was conducted at SPA, at 2556 Merrick Road. It was determined that illegal massages and prostitution were being conducted at the storefront.
Jholdana Rojas, 37 of New Jersey, Youchun Zhang, 49 of Bellmore, and Shaoyu Xiong, 36 of Flushing, were arrested without incident.
Rojas and Zhang are both charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution. Xiong is charged with prostitution.
Three women were arrested for illegal
and prostitution.
trict Court in Hempstead on Sept. 30, 2024.
They were each released with appearance tickets, returnable to the First Dis-
Items were stolen from a car while parked on Pearsall Place in Merrick on Aug. 30.
A catalytic converter was stolen from a parked car on Bergen Street in Bellmore on Sept. 2.
A catalytic converter was stolen from a parked car on Court Street in North Bellmore on Sept. 2.
The prescription drug Modafinil was stolen from a vehicle on Park Place and Hughes Street in Bellmore on Sept. 2.
Xuechao Chen, 26, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Walmart on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on Aug. 29.
Casey L Angelo, 41, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Walmart on
Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on Aug. 29.
Warren K Dowell, 56, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Walmart on Hempstead Turnpike on Aug. 30.
A North Bellmore resident, Milanni Almeida Lima, 47, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Macy’s on Old Country Road in East Garden City on Aug. 31.
A traffic control box was vandalized on Hempstead Turnpike and Newbridge Road in East Meadow on Sept. 4.
A package was stolen from a residence on Red Maple Drive East in Wantagh on Aug. 30.
Three hair dryers were stolen from a CVS on Hempstead Turnpike on Sept. 1.
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.
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.
Thursday, Sept. 12
Boys Soccer: Oceanside at Uniondale 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: V.S. Central at Hewlett 6 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Lawrence at Seaford 6:30 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Long Beach at Wantagh 6:45 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Lynbrook at Mepham 6:45 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Clarke at Wantagh 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13
Girls Soccer: Elmont at Sewanhaka 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: MacArthur at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Mepham at V.S. Central 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: East Meadow at Baldwin 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Calhoun at Massapequa 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Oceanside at South Side 5 p.m.
Boys Volleyball: South Side at Hewlett 5 p.m.
Football: V.S. Central at Hempstead 6 p.m.
Football: Herricks at Oceanside 6 p.m.
Football: East Rockaway at Plainedge 6 p.m.
Field Hockey: Baldwin at Masspequa 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Football: Sewanhaka at Baldwin 2 p.m.
Football: South Side at Lynbrook 3 p.m.
Football: Glen Cove at Carey 3 p.m.
Football: Hewlett at Elmont 3 p.m.
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BY MICHELLE RABINOVICH sports@liherald.com
For the 2024 season, Calhoun girls’ soccer coach Jason Elias has already focused on the road ahead.
“We have a wonder group of young women who are completely dedicated, ready to compete at a level that we haven’t in a long time,” he said. “Coming off the league title last year, feeling incredibly positive about the experience and hoping to build on that.”
A motivating force behind a push for repeated success are seniors and co-captains Jordana Bello, Alexandra Aievoli and Isabela Rohr, as exemplified by their leadership stemming from last year.
Bello, described as a generational player by her coach, has been a starter since her freshman year, and is the leading returning scorer, but her presence extends beyond the pitch.
“You can really feel that continued camaraderie from last year, which I saw building in a monster way, that took us to that league title,” Elias explained. “It’s a unified group of very different characters, which is the greatest part for me, I mean they complement each other in their personalities and their skills; one’s a fierce attacker, another is a holding center-mid, another is able to consistently play the ball with one, two touches so totally different skillsets that complement each other perfectly.”
There’s also junior defenders Alexa Addonizio and Isabella Tristaino, plus sophomores Sabrina Curcio and Grace Taormina.
The Colts, who won 11 games in 2023, also have com-
petition in goal. It’s between Ryan Karis and Abby Dasilva for the right to the starting spot, and neither of them are making it an easy choice. “Both of them clearly went to work over the winter, spring and summer to make sure that they were coming in and would give us an opportunity to win, not just hold a spot in goal but really challenge the other team for the ball in the air and make sure that they lead from the back,” Elias said.
The ultimate test will be what kind of a leader emerges from the final line of defense.
“I want my goalie to be heard, I want my goalie to feel that she’s impacting the game physically and through her voice, that leadership to me is incredibly important, that the back four know that what they have behind them is somebody who will take care of all the easy plays, all the middle plays and make a couple of the tough plays,” Elias explained. “That’s what we look for and that kind of confidence is something that changes the dynamic of what you can do when it comes to the end of the season.”
One thing is engrained already: nothing is for certain. Calhoun is part of Nassau’s top conference.
“I think we’re going to have confidence going into every game, but the reality is playing the Massapequas, playing the South Sides, playing the Syossets, playing the Oceansides, it’s going to be really tough for us to compete at this level,” Elias admitted. “I certainly think we’ll all be super happy to see us come out with an over .500 record, but that’s how wide this spread is on where we could end up. We really have no idea until that first game
this fall.
against Oceanside, how we’re going to match up in this power conference.”
To put a bow on it: “we’re
excited, we’re certainly not overconfident, we’re just sort of hoping we make our mark on this level.”
to Massapequa.
The access points at Newbridge Road Park and Seamans Neck Park include ADA-compliant mats, called “mobimats” — ensuring that anyone, regardless of their physical ability, can safely get in and out of a boat, according to the state. The access areas feature new, native plantings, slope stabilization efforts, silt fencing and habitat protection measures, which are all part of goals outlined in a South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan.
The South Shore Blueway Trail was first touched on in a Nassau County Environmental Bond Act Program in 2006. In 2008, the Village of Freeport joined with the county and obtained funds from a state grant, allowing the project to begin. Since then, the trail has greatly expanded in size.
The additions support Gov. Kathy Hochul’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, launched earlier this summer to promote physical and mental health by encouraging New Yorkers to enjoy recreational spaces. They also support her Master Plan For Aging, providing access to water-based outdoor recreation for people of all ages and abilities.
The Newbridge Road Park access
Providing access points allows more residents to enjoy the scenic beauty and recreation value of our wetlands.
Adrienne esPosito
Executive director Citizens Campaign for the Environment
point was made possible through government partnership at a local level.
“The Town of Hempstead is proud to work with New York state in implementing resources to help residents enjoy our local waterways,” Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin said in a news release. “I look forward to this continued partnership in protecting, preserving and enjoying the waters of Hempstead Town.”
Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, a nonprofit organization that advocates for local, state and federal environmental policy, said Long Islanders love the bays and harbors, and that public access “is a meaningful part of island life.”
“Providing access points allows more residents to enjoy the scenic beauty and recreation value of our wetlands, bird life, and thriving marine life,” she said. “The more connected we are to our waters, the more we will seek to preserve, restore and protect them for future generations. The South Shore Estuary Reserve Blueway is a great way to get outdoors, be active and connect with nature.”
The state’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program has aided efforts along the South Shore Blueway Trail. The program provides grants to eligible villages, towns, cities and counties along New York’s coasts or designated inland waterways for planning, design and construction projects to revitalize communities and waterfronts.
“Long Island is home to many scenic natural wonders, and this Blueway Trail not only allows people to witness these water-based marvels firsthand but also encourages them to engage in outdoor recreation,” Nassau County Legislator Michael Giangregorio said. “I want to thank New York State for their work on this water network and for making it ADA accessible, ensuring that all residents can enjoy our island.”
For more on the South Shore Blueway Trail, and to see a full list of access points, visit SouthShoreBlueway.com.
the water-based South Shore Blueway trail is designed for kayakers, canoeists and other nonmotorized boaters along the South Shore of Long island. it spans the coastal waterways of nassau County, connecting scenic spots, nature preserves, parks and other access points between the western part of the county near the Western Bays, extending toward Suffolk County.
the trail provides a way for paddlers to explore the diverse coastal ecosystems, including marshes, wetlands and barrier beaches, while offering opportunities for recreation, wildlife observation and environmental education. it features multiple launch sites and stops for paddlers, with varying difficulty levels depending on the weather and tidal conditions.
Across Long Island, residents follow a familiar routine once or twice a week, carrying or wheeling their bagged trash to the curb, where it is picked up by noisy trucks rolling down the streets. Businesses’ dumpsters are lifted and dumped into the trucks as well.
Not many people give much thought to where all that garbage goes after the trucks whisk it away.
But the people at Reworld do, as Herald Community Newspaper staffers learned during a tour of the waste management facility on Merchants Concourse, in Westbury, last month.
Formerly Covanta, it is one of five Reworld facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties, and it is a scene of constant activity with trucks moving in and out. The Westbury plant handled 930,000 tons of municipal solid waste
in 2023 — a volume that would fill Madison Square Garden twice, or a line of 112,400 garbage trucks.
After the trucks dump the trash, it is sorted and then grabbed by a huge metal device that resembles the claw in the amusement-park attraction in which you try to grab a prize.
The prize here is the energy generated by incinerating all that trash, which in 2023 was enough to power 47,000 homes or charge 116,000 electric vehicles for the entire year.
Along with compacting the ash and trucking it to landfills, Reworld offers other programs that aim to treat wastewater, and to devise alternative fuel engineering, transportation and logistics for waste disposal as well as sustainable carbon offsets.
–Jeffrey Bessen
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.
Learn more at mountsinai.org/southnassau 877-SOUTH-NASSAU.
Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder rocked Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre last month as part of the Nassau County’s summer concert series.
Felder was a proud, longstanding member of the group, which was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. He was also inaugurated into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville in 206, and the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2017.
Felder spent 27 years with the Eagles, who have sold 150 million albums worldwide — including a top-selling album of all time, their “Greatest Hits.”
Felder is known for his time with the Eagles, and for some of his solo work — including “Heavy Metal (Takin’ a Ride),” which was released in 1981.
At Eisenhower, Felder entertained a packed crowds by playing some of the Eagles’ best known hits, and a blend of his own songs as well.
The summer concert series will come to a close on Sept. 20, and the last multicultural evening will take place on Sept. 29. For more on what to expect throughout the remainder of the month, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
–Jordan Vallone
The Chai Society of Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore hosted a Shabbat Summer Service, followed by a special Oneg Shabbat, a meal following services. During the event, Jeff Newman, president of the Chai Society, introduced renowned author Helen Schary Motro, who shared readings from her latest book, “The Right to Happiness, After All They Went Through.”
Schary Motro, an American writer and attorney residing in Israel, has a vast background. She taught law at Tel Aviv University, served as a columnist for the Jerusalem Post, and contributed to leading newspapers worldwide, including The New York Times. Her latest work, a fictional collection of short stories, explores the lives of Holocaust survivors and their children after the war, delving into their responses to trauma and the challenges of postwar life.
Berenbaum, a former director of the U.S. Holocaust Museum, has drawn parallels between the characters in her book and the reactions of Jews worldwide following the events of Oct. 7. The stories highlight both suffering and resilience, offering a poignant look at how individuals cope with tragedy.
The collection features a diverse cast of characters, from young girls in New York City uncovering their parents’ secrets to older survivors adjusting to life in a new society. The narratives are marked by clear, accessible language and unexpected, intriguing plots, capturing the complexity of post-trauma experiences.
‘The Right to Happiness, After All They Went Through’ explored the lives of Holocaust survivors and their children after WWII.
The book’s stories are deeply human, reflecting universal themes of love, loneliness, acceptance, and belonging. Professor Michael
After the reading, Schary Motro engaged in a brief question-and-answer session, where attendees had the opportunity to purchase copies of the book. The author discussed her work and its impact, allowed everyone eager to delve into the compelling collection of stories.
— Jordan Vallone
The Chair Society of Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore hosted a Shabbat Summer Service. At the event, Helen Schary Motro, a renowned author, shared readings from her latest publication.
Curing a rare heart disorder with a short life expectancy.
Performing a life-changing brain surgery without a single incision.
Helping a new mom give birth—and receive a new liver.
At Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital, the nation’s most brilliant minds come here to conquer health care’s greatest challenges. So that whatever comes through our doors: challenge accepted.
North Shore University Hospital
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
The Brain Injury Association of New York State is holding its annual March on for Brain Injury Walk at Eisenhower Park on Saturday, Sept. 14. The walk raises awareness and funds for those who are dealing with a brain injury — which could be caused by cancer, a stroke, physical injury, benign tumors — among a multitude of other things.
The walk and fundraiser are led by the Brain Injury Association of New York State.
The event brings together brain injury survivors, caregivers and professionals in the field to celebrate and honor the memory of the brain injury community.
The Long Island walk will honor Emily Sciascia, who was involved in a car accident that temporarily claimed her life in December 2022. The impact left her with a severe traumatic brain injury, facial fractures, broken bones in her arm and foot, and extensive bruising and bleeding. Medical professionals feared that Sciascia would not survive her injuries — and if she did, they feared that she’d be unable to walk or speak again. But, Sciascia has defied all expectations.
Over the past year, Sciascia has relearned how to walk and speak, and has rediscovered her love for writing, reading, and creating art, found new joy
The annual March on for Brain Injury Walk is coming to Eisenhower Park on Sept. 14. It raises awareness and funds for the Brain Injury Association of New York State. Above, walkers at a previous event.
in mornings, and been accepted into neuroscience programs. Instead of resenting the wounded version of herself, she has learned to embrace and care for that part of her, the brain injury association said. Her close friends describe her as “a distillation of wonder — a sound intellect, good-humored, a survivor, and above all, a graceful companion,” a sentiment that resonates even more deeply after her brain surgery.
As the 2024 March On for Brain Injury Long Island Honoree, Sciascia is
eager to share her journey, helping others in the community learn and understand that life can still be beautiful after a traumatic brain injury.
This year’s walk will also recognize medical honoree, Dr. Brian Im, who is the director of the brain injury rehabilitation at Rusk Rehabilitation, which is part of NYU Langone Health. There, Im continues to treat patients.
Im is incredibly supportive of the work of the brain injury association, and is a member of its board. He works
to spread awareness and raise funds to support the programs and services that the association provides the brain injury community, which he proudly supports.
The March On for Brain Injury Walk occurs virtually and in three physical locations, including Long Island. Walk events kick off at 10 a.m., in the Scarlett Oak Picnic Area of the park.
For more information and to learn more about the association, its work and the Eisenhower walk, visit MarchOn. BIANYS.org.
A ribbon was cut at Nassau University Medical Center’s new Community Outreach Center. Located centrally near the entrance to the hospital, the center will provide a range of services, including a food pantry, career development resources and more.
The Nassau University Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 9 for its new “Community Outreach Center,” an innovative facility that also houses Nassau County’s “Step Center,” a reentry success program offering free, comprehensive services to justice-impacted individuals and their families.
The pioneering center is designed to support those navigating the challenges following interactions with police and the courts, aiding them in their reintegration into the community and contributing to a stronger Nassau County. The Community Outreach Center will provide a range of essential services, including a weekly food pantry, access to
Medicaid enrollment, career development resources, prescription reconciliation, and educational programs. It marks the first outreach center of its kind for NUMC, aiming to meet the diverse needs of the local population.
The Step Center, a collaborative initiative involving the Nassau County Department of Social Services, Department of Human Services, NUMC, and local law enforcement, addresses the critical need for reentry support. Services offered include probation check-ins, mental health intake, social services, housing assistance, workforce development, and family services.
—Jordan Vallone
The Merrick Community Civic Association has several upcoming events for the community.
Their Live After Five event returns on Sept. 19. Take a stroll along Merrick Avenue for an evening of discounts and promoting restaurants and ships. There will be live music at the gazebo throughout the evening.
The association’s next meeting is slated for Sept. 24. There will be general information available about
what is occurring in the community, as well as a presentation by Ryan Makovy, and EMT.
He’ll show attendees how to Stop the Bleed — and informative presentation that can save someone’s life.
For more information, email southmerrickcivic@gamil.com or call President Berta Weinstein at (516) 578-0659.
—Jordan Vallone
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By Karen Bloom
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.
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.
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 “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.
Bring the kids to make some discoveries about mushrooms at Long Island Children’s Museum’s drop-in program, Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m. Did you know that some mushrooms can glow in the dark? Learn about the 113 species of mushroom that are considered bioluminescent, due to a chemical reaction that attracts bugs to help spread mushroom spores. Stop by to learn about these amazing fungi and make a glowing mushroom craft to bring home. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Wednesday, Sept. 25, noon-1 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-squarefoot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Tribute concert Plaza
Theatricals continues its tribute series, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2:30 p.m., with “Mirror of Mathis.” Vocalist-impressionist David Robbins thrills audiences with his 90-minute tribute to Johnny Mathis. His uncanny likeness and vocals that sound just like Mathis will leave you spellbound. Singing along with Johnny Mathis since he was a youngster, by age 12 he was imitating Mathis and has been doing it ever since, delighting all. He performs at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Saturday, Sept. 14, starting at 9 a.m. Meet at Field 3 (use second park entrance and make an immediate left turn). Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
Join author Richard Panchyk for fascinating look at life in the Westbury area just before and after the completion of the Phipps mansion, Westbury House, in 1906, at Old Westbury Gardens’ lecture program, Thursday, Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. Placing the building of the estate in context with the events and innovations of the time reveals a rapidly changing landscape, both figuratively and literally, and a better understanding of what Old Westbury Gardens represents. With refreshments. $15 nonmembers, $5 members. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information and tickets, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores holds its Friday Night Car Show, through Oct. 4, at the Bellmore LIRR parking lot. Show opens at 6 p.m., closes at 10 p.m. Free for all spectators; admission for cars is $5. For more, visit BellmoreChamber.com.
The widely popular Bellmore Family Street Festival returns to Bedford and Pettit Avenues, Broadway and in the LIRR lots, Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 26-29. With crafters, vendors, live music, food, entertainment and carnival rides. The carnival is open 6-10 p.m., Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday. Street festival is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visit BellmoreChamber.com. for more.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America hosts its annual Walk in the Park fundraiser, at Eisenhower Park, Thursday, Sept. 28. The walk kicks off with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. at the park’s Field 6. Those who raise $100 or more will have an opportunity to meet retired baseball player Dwight Gooden, who’s joining the walk’s efforts as an ambassador. For more information, visit ALZFdn.org/ walk.
Having an event?
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program returns for a new season, Saturday, Sept. 21, 9, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.
Kids and their adult partners connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for more information and to register or call (516) 484-9337.
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.
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition
“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition spans various world cultures through a range of media.
It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
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.
By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker
Silas Jackowitz
Age 5, Rockville Centre
I bring erasers and put keychains on my backpack. There’s sand (in one of them) so it feels like I’m at the beach. I bring my red folder with a million stickers. My favorite stickers are Pokemon. I bring Pokemon cards to school too.
Isla Salvador
Age 10, Long Beach
One thing is a good pair of shoes that will last the year. Chapstick is essential. Also, I’m bringing a new purple water bottle, my favorite color.
Michael Feeney
Age 7, North Bellmore
I bring pencils and a notebook. I bring a backpack and a lunch box with cheese and pepperoni; dark blue with sharks on them, my favorite animal. And a Pikachu stuffed animal in my backpack.
Christian Smalls
Age 15, Uniondale
A good set of pencils! I prefer the mechanical ones. Always, always have extra because you will lose some, share some, and break some. And have spares at home so you don’t have to ask your parents last minute.
Deniz Artan
Age 15, Hewlett
In my bag, I have to always have my planner, of course, because I need to make sure I know when my assignments and tests are. I have my school-issued computer and my personal computer. Typically, I have two notebooks, because I love keeping notes for every class.
12, 2024 —
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. DB TL HOLDCO 2018 LLC, Pltf. vs. WILLIAM GROSS, et al, Defts. Index #608383/2020. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 18, 2023 and order to appoint substitute referee entered July 24, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 1758 John Street, Merrick, New York a/k/a School District 25, Section 62, Block 211, Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $78,086.83 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. BRIAN
CARMODY, Referee. BRONSTER, LLP, 156 West 56th Street, Ste. 703, New York, NY 10019. File No.
305409.472. #101671 148506
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPPLMENTAL ACCOUNTING CITATION
SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO:Grassi & Co
USI Insurance Services LLC
Maxine Freiberg Hauptman
Donni Lee Cochran
Ralph Kostant
Susan Kostant and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-ofkin of the said ERIC COHEN deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained
should not be judicially settled.
[X] Further relief sought (if any):
1.Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility, and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings;
2.Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $5,191.01 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $1,038.20 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);
3.Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $27,250.00 of which $2,250.00 has been paid and $25,000.00 is unpaid;
4.Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $7,537.50 of which $1,537.50 has been paid and $6,000.00 is unpaid;
5.Releasing and discharging the surety;
6.And why each of you claiming to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship; and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of ERIC COHEN, decedent should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship;
7.Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper.
Dated, Attested, and Sealed, August 21, 2024
Seal
HON.
HON. MARGARET C. REILLY
Margaret C. Reilly, Surrogate s/ Debra Keller Leimbach
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that a license, under Legacy ID 0524-24-21737, Serial Number 6030160 for Restaurant On-Premises Liquor (OP 252 Restaurant) has been applied for by the undersigned* to sell/serve liquor, wine, beer, and cider at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 2008 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY 11566 for on premises consumption.
*Bottega Boyz Inc. d/b/a Tony & Luigi’s 148796
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The North Merrick Public Library will receive separate, sealed bids for the construction contract for their HVAC & Lighting Replacement Project to the North Merrick Public Library building located at 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York, 11566. Bids must be sealed with “HVAC & Lighting Replacement Project” written on the outside of the envelope. Bids should be received no later than 2:00pm on October 10, 2024 at the North Merrick Public Library (Director’s Office), located at 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York, 11566. All bids will be opened and read publicly on October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm. Plans and specifications may be obtained beginning on September 12, 2024 at 12:00pm, as follows:
Upon request, an electronic copy of the bid documents will be emailed to the requesting bidder. Contact the following person (via email) to obtain a Bid Package: John Tanzi, Project Architect John Tanzi Architects email: jtanzi@jtarchitects.net
project site visit is recommended for all bidders.
All questions and requests for clarifications must be submitted in writing via e-mail and received no later than 5:00pm on September 27, 2024 to: John Tanzi, Project Architect John Tanzi Architects email: jtanzi@jtarchitects.net
The contract will contain a provision that every laborer and workman employed on or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the rate of wages which are set forth in the prevailing wage rate schedule from the New York State Department of Labor. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the proposals will be rejected within 45 (forty-five) days of the date of opening proposals, subject, however, to the right reserved by the Board of Trustees of the North Merrick Public Library to waive any informalities in, reject any or all proposals, accept any bid in whole or in part, or to advertise for new proposals, if, in the opinion of this Board of Trustees, the best interest of the North Merrick Public Library will thereby be promoted. This notice is an offer to receive proposals for a contract and not an offer of a contract.
On Aug. 15, a bench was dedicated at Wantagh Park in memory of the late Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini.
The event was attended by New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder, and Town Clerk Kate Murray, among others. The bench, donated through Project Thank A Cop, honors Carini’s legacy of service.
Carini, who died on July 14, served the Town’s 5th Councilmanic District since 2020. A retired police officer, he was known for his dedication to public safety and quality-of-life issues. The dedication
A petition and an amended petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501.
YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on October 2, 2024, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Eric Cohen,
Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk
Richard T. Kerins, Esq.
Attorney Name Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC
Firm (516) 538-1111
Telephone 254 Nassau Blvd. South, Garden City South, New York 11530
Address rkerins@mmkolaw.com
Email (optional)
NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. 148682
Bid security in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the North Merrick Public Library or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder in an amount equal to 5% (five percent) of the total amount of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. The surety issuing the bid bond shall have a minimum policyholder rating of “A“ as listed in AM Best’s Insurance Guide and be licensed to conduct business in the State of New York.
A pre-bid conference/walk through to review the scope of work and visit the project site will be held at the North Merrick Public Library building located at 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York, 11566 at 2:00pm on September 24, 2024. Participants will meet outside the building’s main entrance. The
All bids shall include noncollusive bidding certification or statement required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and shall also contain a non-segregated facilities certificate which shall provide that the bidder does not maintain or provide for his employees facilities which are segregated on a basis of race, creed, color or national origin, whether such facilities are segregated by directive or on a de facto basis.
The North Merrick Public Library reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities and informalities in bidding.
Board of Trustees North Merrick Public Library
September 12, 2024 148916
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 57-2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held September 4th, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local
Law No. 57-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 57-2024, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations.
Dated: September 4, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 148860
LEGAL NOTICE
Mount Sinai South Nassau Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy
It is the policy of Mount Sinai South Nassau TCU not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, handicap, disability, blindness, source of sponsorship, source of payment, marital status, age, sexual preference, genetic disposition or carrier status in employment or in the admission, retention and care of residents and patients. All persons and organizations that have occasion to either refer prospective residents or patients to Mount Sinai South Nassau TCU are advised to follow this nondiscriminatory policy. 148083
ceremony also included Carini’s wife, Danielle, and their children, Ava and Joey; his parents, Joseph and Dianne; Megan and Andy Fox of Project Thank A Cop; Merrick Chamber of Commerce President Ira Reiter; Wantagh Chamber of Commerce President Cathy McGrory Powell; Nassau County Legislators Rose Walker, John Ferretti, and Thomas McKevitt; as well as other friends and neighbors.
The bench is intended as a lasting tribute to Carini’s contributions to his community.
— Charles Shaw
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-3, Plaintiff, vs. KEVIN P. MURPHY A/K/A KEVIN MURPHY, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale After Inquest and Appointment of Referee duly entered on January 31, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 16, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1811 Bedford Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566. All
that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 123 and Lots 61-63 & 108. Approximate amount of judgment is $321,049.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007487/2012. George Esernio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 180558-1 148885
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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!
© 2024 Monte Leeper
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Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit. Like so many Americans, I will always remember that horrible day, and the days that followed. I was in Washington that Tuesday. As in New York, the sky was exceptionally clear, the morning sun bright. The annual Congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first one of George W. Bush’s presidency, was scheduled that night. Most members of Congress and their spouses would be there. My wife, Rosemary, had expected to fly down the night before, but torrential rains and violent thunderstorms had canceled all flights out of LaGuardia. She was rescheduled to come in Tuesday morning, on a flight due to land at Reagan International Airport at about 9:40.
Driving to Capitol Hill with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, I got a call at about 8:50 from my press secretary, who
told me that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. He’d learned this from my daughter, Erin, who was talking with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the towers and saw the crash from his office. This was the time Rosemary’s plane would have been taking off. At Delta’s congressional desk, the information was imprecise on the status of her flight.
AWalking into my office in the Cannon Building at 9:01, I looked up at the television in the reception area and saw a massive jet crashing into a tower, and assumed it was a video replay. Seconds later I realized it was the second plane. Delta had no update for 20 minutes, and Rosemary’s cellphone kept going to voicemail.
airport and take Rosemary home to Seaford.
t least 150 of my friends, neighbors and constituents died on Sept. 11.
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
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. 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
acold wind, as loud as a trumpet, whipped across the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s highest peak in the Adirondacks, on Aug. 17. I could see only feet in front of me, because the mountain, at 5,344 feet above sea level, was enveloped by clouds. Then a light rain started to patter across the rocky slab at my feet.
I was in a dreamscape, surrounded by massive boulders and tall piles of rocks called cairns, intended to guide hikers through stormy conditions. Then, out of the fog, two 20-something hikers appeared like apparitions, wearing nothing more than shorts, T-shirts and sneakers, each carrying but one small water bottle.
The two moved across the steep, slippery rock like cats, seemingly unfazed by the increasingly concerning weather. One pulled out a short joint and inhaled it all at once. He and his hiking partner stood at Marcy’s highest point and joked that they were the highest men in New
York. Then they asked if we — my son, Andrew, my soon-to-be son-in-law, Matteo, and I — would like our photo taken at the summit. We did, and the fellow toking the joint obliged.
The pair were from Massachusetts, but mostly hiked in New Hampshire, they said. They had never climbed Mount Marcy before. I remarked that I had last made the ascent 45 years ago.
“What were you, 3?” the smoker asked.
“Actually, I was 12.”
“Whoa.”
DI’m a nearly lifelong Long Islander accustomed to a virtually flat landscape, and the Adirondack High Peaks region has lived in my imagination since I first visited the area as a Boy Scout with Troop 79, in Suffolk County, during my middle school years. I could never reconcile in my mind the massiveness of the mountains, the sheer grandeur of them. Even as a child, I understood how special they were, and how fortunate I was to visit them.
take in the spectacular view (on a clear day, it’s said you can see Mount Royal, in Montreal, 65 miles away, from Marcy’s summit), but my older self understood how privileged I was to be in this place. To be consumed by the weather was an experience unto itself, one part eerie, one part mystical.
espite the fog atop Mount Marcy, I understood how privileged I was to be there.
I had decided during the coronavirus pandemic that I wanted — I needed — to return to Mount Marcy, and I wrote about that desire in a Herald column in March 2021, “Reflections on a pandemic year.” I was the Heralds’ executive editor at the time, and like so many people then, I was exhausted, mentally as well as physically, having covered the pandemic for a year. My mind often wandered to the forests of my childhood, both on Long Island and in the Adirondacks and Catskills. I longed for the quiet and solitude of the woods.
I climbed Bear Mountain, in New York’s Hudson Highlands, with my wife, Katerina, in June. It was a distressingly hot day, but we made it. Then Andrew and Matteo proposed that we climb Marcy this summer, and I was all in. I didn’t hesitate. Now it’s on to Katahdin, in Maine, hopefully in one of the coming summers.
The experiences of climbing Bear Mountain and Mount Marcy were made more special and lasting in my memory because I shared them with family. Only my daughter, Alexandra, was missing, but I’m certain she will be trekking with us into the mountains in the near future.
Like so many, I was hyper-focused on my work during the pandemic. It was all we had. I still love my work — now as a full-time Hofstra University journalism professor. But to this day, more than a year after the official end of the “Covid19 emergency” in May 2023, my mind often drifts to the woods, to nature. It is there that we find the psychic and spiritual healing that so many of us still so desperately need.
On the day Andrew, Matteo and I made our ascent, the weather was less than ideal. A younger version of me might have been disappointed not to
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
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,
“I hope to climb Bear Mountain, Mount Marcy and Mount Katahdin again, and perhaps others as well,” I wrote. “I hope. I hope. I hope. We must keep hope alive to remember why we should do all we can to survive these terrible and terrifying times.”
Scott Brinton is an assistant professor of journalism, media studies and public relations at Hofstra University’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. ©Scott A. Brinton. Comments? scott.brinton@hofstra.edu.
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 King, 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
