Melissa Berman/Herald Friends Zahava, left, and Leah splashed around in the water at Camp Gan Israel, a summer camp run by Chabad of the Five Towns.
Summer fun at Camp Gan Israel
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Giggles and high-pitched screams of happiness could be heard upon entering Camp Gan Israel on July 24 — ran and operated by the Chabad of the Five Towns in Cedarhurst.
Camp Gan Israel, which is open to all Jewish families in the Five Towns, has been in existence for 28 years, serving children ages 2 to 5. This year, the summer camp runs from June 25 to Aug. 15, providing daily lunch and snack for the campers.
“It’s a very diverse camp, just like our Chabad center is, it’s open for our community,” Hadassah Geisinsky, the camp’s director, said. “Our staff is also very diverse, covering all the dynamics of our community and different abilities. Most are from Hewlett High School, and we have a head teacher in all the
rooms.”
Multiple counselors are on hand for each age group to provide extra eyes on the children at each activity.
All of the counselors are girls, and Geisinsky hires each one personally after speaking with them.
Ariel Paskal said she was interested and contacted Geisinsky about working at the camp this summer.
“I wanted something where I can be with younger kids because I didn’t grow up with younger siblings,” Paskal said. “I wanted to experience being a counselor and learning leadership opportunities, even though I am 16 years old.”
Since starting, Paskal has learned how to help younger kids who don’t communicate that well, helping to soothe them when they
Woodsburgh delays club plan decision
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
The Woodsburgh village board was busy at its reorganization meeting on July 24, making appointments and once again hearing from an attorney representing the developers of the Woodmere Club, who applied for a subdivision of the property.
Two days before the village board meeting at Stella K. Abraham High School, the developers, Efrem Gerszberg and Robert Weiss, presented the board and residents with a revised plan for the club property, whose future development has generated no shortage of controversy since 2016.
who fear that the Ivy Hill Road lots could cause additional flooding in an area that is already plagued by it.
“There were a number of homes in Woodsburgh that appeared to create challenges in building on that particular part of the property,” Mayor Jake Harman told the Herald after the July 22 meeting. “And they took that into consideration and took that out in the modified proposal,” he added, referring to the developers.
hey took that into consideration and took that out in the modified proposal.
JAKE HARMAN
Woodsburgh mayor
At a June 17 meeting with the village, Weiss had unveiled a plan that included the construction of 160 condominiums for seniors on the Woodmere portion of the property and five residential lots on Ivy Hill Road in Woodsburgh. The plan was not well received by residents,
Lauren Sobel, a Woodsburgh resident and a member of the Woodsburgh Alliance, a grassroots community organization, wrote in an email on July 29 that she was happy with the negotiations, but felt there was more to be done.
“While many of us agree that construction of one condo complex will have much less of an impact on the village overall, we still have concerns,” Sobel said, referring to the agerestricted condos. “Our prima-
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Friedman inspires continued service by thanking volunteers
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Hewlett Woodmere Business Association President David Friedman, is lifting up the next generation of civic service leaders in the Five Towns.
Friedman took Amil Virani, of Valley Stream, out to lunch at Ay! Caramba! on July 23 to thank him for his continued service with the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association and the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Endowment Fund.
“He’s a very cooperative and very community-oriented guy,” Friedman said of Virani, a 2019 graduate of Lawrence High School.
The informal honor of being taken out to lunch, is something Friedman tries to do for local volunteers often.
“We normally try to get students or adults who have been outstanding,” Friedman said.
Recently, he recognized Sebastian Pampalone, who graduated from Hewlett High School this year, who also volunteered, as a right-hand man for Friedman.
“I help with whatever David asks me to do with him,” Pampalone said.
Virani connected with Friedman in 2021 when he moved into the HewlettWoodmere district from Cedarhurst, which is in the Lawrence school district.
“I wanted to get to know the community more, I wanted to get involved,” Virani said.
Before graduating high school, Virani
would volunteer at district events such as the ice skating night hosted by Hewlett High.
Virani also had a hand in operations of the last three Hewlett-Woodmere Memorial Day parades, Arts Below Sunrise, a street festival along Broadway in Hewlett and Woodmere and other local events.
“I think a really big highlight I really enjoy is Arts Below Sunrise because everyone from the community has a good time,” Virani said.
Through his service, Virani said he has learned a lot, in terms of how to host events, how to handle pressure and balancing his work auditing, with volunteering.
“I enjoy helping David, he just helps make things seamless or organized, it’s not hard to do,” he said.
Pampalone met Friedman through his Boy Scouts troop, Troop 20, where Friedman often helps out.
“I’ve known Dave for a long time, maybe seven or eight years,” Pampalone said.
In his years volunteering for Friedman, Pampalone also helped to organize the Memorial Day Parade, along with other projects for local facilities, such as cleaning up a Hempstead lake and local gravesites.
Pampalone will be recognized for becoming an Eagle Scout on Aug. 25. His project to earn this prestigious honor was refurbishing a stage in Trinity- St. John’s Church at 1142 Broadway in Hewlett. Earlier this year, he went to New Mexico where he helped to build trails in a campsite, to make it more accessible for those with disabilities.
“Dave just takes me out to lunch,” Pampalone said of one of the multiple ways Friedman says thank you for his service. “He posts me on his Instagram a lot, too. He’s a really good guy, that’s really funny.”
Pampalone plans to continue his service while attending Nassau Community College, in the fall.
To become involved with the Hewlett Woodmere Business Association or the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Endowment Fund visit HWBA.org.
Courtesy David Friedman
Valley Stream resident Amil Virani, a 2019 Lawrence High School graduate, was thanked for his continued community service in local organizations, with a lunch at Ay! Caramba! in Hewlett provided by Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association President David Friedman.
Warning: rabid feral cat in Cedarhurst
By Melissa BerMan & Charles shaw of the Nassau Herald
The first feral cat case of rabies in the Town of Hempstead since 2016 was found in Cedarhurst on July 19, and is potentially raccoon-based, according to Supervisor Don Clavin.
The town’s animal control received a call about a feral cat and it was taken to an after-hours technician who sent blood work to the Nassau County Board of Health. A week later, the Board of Health confirmed the cat had rabies.
Clavin along with Councilwomen Melissa Miller and Dorothy Goosby and Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Head Veterinarian Dr. Jeffery Siegel spoke outside the town’s animal shelter in Wantagh on July 29.
what are the signs of a rabid animal?
• Appearing skinny/malnourished
• The animal is salivating at the mouth
• Has seizures
• Unable to walk properly
• Appear disoriented
— Animal Shelter Head Veterinarian Dr. Jeffrey Siegel
“Our team down here at our town animal shelter do a tremendous job and work very, very hard,” Clavin said. “Individuals went down there and the symptoms were there, it was erratic and not doing well.”
He urges people to be cautious and not approach any stray animal whether it is cat or dog, and if one bites you take precautions and seek medical attention.
“We don’t want residents to panic, but we want them to be aware that there is an issue in this region,” Clavin said.
“This is the first sighting and I hope this is the only sighting of rabies we have here.”
“We’re hoping this is an isolated incident and we’d like to keep it that way,” he added.
Clavin unveiled an expansion to the town’s free rabies clinic. The town runs the clinic in October, where residents can bring their dogs and cats in for a free rabies shot. This year, the free clinic will kick off on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all residents in Nassau County.
In all the years of doing trap, neuter, release at the animal shelter, this is the first case that has come back positive for rabies, Siegel said.
“It’s very important when you see an animal like this, the best thing to do is call the Town of Hempstead, we will make sure the animal receives the attention it needs,” Siegel said.
Infiltration can come in from other
counties and towns infecting the animals in Hempstead town.
“Rabies is not only dangerous to an animal but to the residents, let’s be a little bit cautious,” Clavin said.
Miller, who said her family just got a puppy, said a cat jumped on the young dog and scratched it. Rabies can be transmitted through scratches or a bite.
“We’re trying to avoid something like that happening, if you’re walking your dog and it’s friendly and sees a cat, just because the cat is sitting there, doesn’t mean the cat isn’t sick or infected with something,” she said.
To report a stray cat or dog, call the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter at (516) 538-1900.
After 31 years, Mass at Silverpoint Beach Club ends
By Melissa BerMan mberman@liherald.com
The Silverpoint Beach Club in Atlantic Beach is closing the chapter on Sunday Mass. After 31 years, Father Tom Moriarity decided to stop holding Mass due to a new member of the K court at the beach club.
He sent out a heartfelt letter to all the members of the club expressing his understanding for those that are upset and appreciation for the community.
“After 31 years of saying Mass at Silverpoint Beach Club, it will have to come to an end,” Moriarity wrote in the letter. “A new member on K court who was a member of another court for years finds it disruptive and unfair, claiming many on the court feel the same.”
He added that the person who registered the complaint does not want their religious rights infringed upon. This complaint was sent to Silverpoint management and him anonymously.
Moriarity said he did not wish to comment further when called by the Herald and Silverpoint management also did not comment.
Moriarity praises the beach club staff for handling the situation and working to come up with a solution that everyone can be satisfied with. Unfortunately, the solution is not feasible for Moriarity and the decision will
not be reversed.
“It has been a profound honor and a joy to celebrate Mass with each of you on sunny Sundays outside of K court for the past 31 years!” Moriarity wrote.
Your devotion to the faith, presence in
the congregation, and participation in Mass have enriched our worship and depend our spiritual bond.”
He is appreciative a grateful for all the memories and Masses held and donations given for the food pantries.
Guests took to the public Silverpoint Facebook page flooding it with comments about the decision to end Mass. Some are members of K court and others showed support for Father Moriarity during this time.
“As a member of K court I would like to personally find out who the anonymous person is, I’m sorry but that person does not belong on K court then,” Brian Nichtern posted.
A majority of the posted comments opposed ending the Sunday Mass.
“Why is one person’s discomfort-a feeling to which they are, of course, entitled- dictating that of a 31 years tradition be eradicated?” Lauren T. Maguire wrote. “If that person is uncomfortable, they can simply choose not to participate or leave the area during that time.”
Even those of different faiths commented on the situation and questioned why a religious ceremony was offensive.
“As a member of the Jewish faith, I find the cancelation of a 31 year tradition of prayer a scandal,” Ted Khan posted. “I am sorry that religion in general is being so attacked and disparaged. Why can’t a beautiful tradition remain?”
Have an opinion on the ending of Mass at Silverpoint Beach Club? Send letter to jbessen@liherald.com.
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Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Head Veterinarian Dr. Jeffery Siegel, left, Councilwoman Melissa Miller, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin, and Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, right, spoke outside the animal shelter in Wantagh about the rabid feral cat found in Cedarhurst.
Herald File Photo
Father Tom Moriarity is no longer holding Sunday Mass at the Silverpoint Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, after 31 years.
Woodsburgh seeks clarity on development proposal
ry priority is protecting the residents and traffic flow on Meadow (Drive), including opposing any point of entry into the complex from Meadow. We believe there are ways to create distinct entrances from Broadway for residents, employees and deliveries.”
Sobel said she also hoped there would be thorough traffic and environmentalimpact studies, including soil testing for now-banned pesticides which may have been used on the Woodmere Club’s golf course in the past.
Lawrence Mayor Samuel Nahmias said the two villages planned to create a six-resident committee to discuss the condominium plan and get the ball rolling on garnering support from the Town of Hempstead.
“Conceptually, it’s a better idea, in my opinion,” Nahmias told the Herald on Monday.
At the Woodsburgh village reorganization meeting and Woodmere Club planning meeting at Village Hall on July 24, Christian Browne, the attorney for Gerszberg and Weiss, asked on behalf of his clients for the village to approve the redrawing of the lot lines for the proposed development plan.
“Mr. Weiss, he was emphatic in his desire that this be taken care of expeditiously,” Browne said. “He asked me to repeat that and stress how important it is to my client that this application be granted, again, not because it allows
Community
anything else to happen there, but because it is more conducive to their management of the property for real estate conveyance purposes, and we see no reason why the application can’t be granted, since it doesn’t change anything except the way the tax map is drawn.”
Woodsburgh residents urged the board to hold off approval of redrawing
the lot lines until the developers put forward a completed plan.
The village board pushed the vote on the matter to a special meeting on Aug. 19, at 6 p.m., at Village Hall, at 30 Piermont Ave. in Hewlett, so it can consider it further, trustees said.
“If you don’t mind, also going back to your client to convey, as was said here tonight, there is very, very strong sup-
port to move forward with a proposal that everybody feels very good about, and they don’t want to diminish that level of support,” Harman said, assuring Browne of the village’s stance.
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The Elder Law Power of Attorney
A power of attorney allows someone you choose as “agent” to handle your legal and financial affairs, most often if you become disabled. However, not all powers of attorney are created equal. The standard form, used by many attorneys, is what we term “over the counter medicine”. Instead, we choose to use what we call the “prescription strength” elder law power of attorney.
It works just like medicine. What happens when you only have over the counter medicine but you need prescription strength? You know what happens – it doesn’t work, it’s not strong enough.
For example, the standard form allows the agent to make gifts up to $5,000 dollars per year. The elder law power of attorney has no such limitation, allowing the agent to gift any amount. Let’s say a client is going into a nursing home or needs care at home. We often save the family hundreds of thousands of dollars using the elder law power of attorney to gift out to the children those amounts that will help qualify the client for Medicaid benefits. Generally, even on
the nursing home doorstep, we can save about half of a parent’s assets by gifting. Now, if the client only has the standard power of attorney, they can only gift five thousand dollars a year. When it comes to Medicaid, it’s move it or lose it! Almost all of the client’s money will have to be used for their care.
Let’s say the client has $500,000 in assets and needs nursing facility care. We use the elder law power of attorney to gift $250,000 to the children (tax-free). So long as we use the remaining $250,000 to pay for our client’s care, the family gets to keep the $250,000 gift.
Other valuable powers added to the elder law power of attorney are (1) powers to create or modify trusts (2) powers to change beneficiaries on IRA’s, annuities and insurance policies, and (3) powers to refuse any inheritances left to the disabled person.
For clients age sixty and older, choosing an elder law attorney often makes the difference between keeping your home and life savings or losing everything to pay for long-term care.
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Woodsburgh village clerk Michelle Blandino, Trustee Barry Rozenberg, Deputy Mayor Alan Hirmes and Mayor Jake Harman listened to attorney Christian Browne at a July 24 meeting, who sought approval of new lot lines reflecting Woodmere Club property subdistricts.
Donnell Hickson dies at 43 Crash kills Hickson, son and daughter
By MELISSA BERMAN & KEPHERD DANIEL of the Nassau Herald
Three communities are in mourning.
Baldwin resident Donnell Hickson, 43, who worked at the Oceanside Costco and was a track star at Lawrence High School died in a June 20 car crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which also killed his two children — son, Decir, 18 and daughter, Kyla, 11. He is survived by his wife Keisha and Decir’s mother, Martinique.
They were in a 2018 Honda Accord headed east around 4:25 a.m. on the Turnpike in Penn Township, Lancaster County when they collided with a FedEx tractor-trailer also going east, according to Pennsylvania State police.
The force of the collision caused both vehicles to leave the roadway, all three family members were pronounced dead on the scene, according to police.
Hickson ran winter and spring track, and also played football all four years at Lawrence. He graduated in 1999.
Lawrence track coach Bud McQuillan expressed his deepest condolences and reflected on his time with Hickson and who he was as a person.
“He was a guy that would do anything for anyone, he always had a smile from ear to ear,” McQuillan said.
Hickson attended York College in Queens where he was an All-American
and competed in the 2005 NCAA championships for the triple jump.
“He would do any event, he used to say to me, whatever events you need me to do, I’ll do,” McQuillan added.
Hickson never missed a track practice in all four years and had physical talents to compete in any event.
“He was a hell of a 400 runner and even better jumper,” McQuillan said.
“He was one of the best triple jumpers on Long Island and became an all NY State jumper his senior year and competed in nationals down in Carolina.”
After graduating, Hickson applied his track knowledge to help McQuillan teach the young jumpers the skills they needed to be successful.
Hickson worked at Costco in Oceanside. As of press time administrative staff declined to comment.
An online fundraiser was created to raise money for his wife Keisha and son Martinique to help pay for funeral expenses and any other immediate or necessary expenses.
According to the fundraiser, Decir was preparing for college and his sister Kyla was an aspiring cartoonist.
“Donnell was Lawrence track royalty, the class on 1999 lost a superstar in my eyes,” McQuillan said.
The link to the fundraiser is GoFundme.com/F/Three-Lives-LostTwo-Mothers-Need-Our-Support.
There is no burial or funeral info at the time of print.
Courtesy Bud McQuillan
Lawrence High School track athlete Dimitri Drouillard, left, Donnell Hickson and track coach Bud McQuillan.
HERALD SPORTS
Nassau HOF class of 2024 announced
By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will hold its 2024 induction ceremony Sept. 25 at the Crest Hollow County Club. For more information and tickets, go to www.sectionviii. org. Here’s a list of local honorees.
Tom Catapano
He’s been nothing short of a wizard since becoming Baldwin’s girls’ basketball coach in 2010. He’s guided it to 12 Nassau Class Conference AA championships, 10 Nassau Class AA titles, 5 Long Island Class AA crowns, a pair of New York state public school championships, and a State Federation title.
Canute Curtis
One of the greatest in a long line of great football players from Farmingdale, Curtis was a standout two-way star at running back and linebacker while leading head coach Don Snyder’s Dalers to an undefeated 10-0 record and the Rutgers Cup in 1991. His dominating performances as a senior were good enough to earn Curtis All-Nassau, All-Long Island and All-State honors.
Crystal Dunn
A genuine soccer phenom at South Side. So talented at a young age that she missed her junior season because she was playing for the United States Under17 team in New Zealand. The Cyclones won three state championships (2006, 2007 and 2009) with Dunn, who scored 46 goals and assisted on 35 others. She was a two-time All-American at North Carolina and played defense for the U.S. Women’s National Team and is a twotime Olympian.
Jim Graziano
The best big man developed at Farmingdale and one of the best to play basketball on Long Island. The 6-foot-10, Graziano was a four-year starter, outstanding as a freshman and improved every season until his senior year when he averaged 26 points and 15 rebounds. A three-time All-Long Island selection, he was the New York State Player of the Year in 1976. He starred at South Carolina and was drafted by the NBA’s Denver Nuggets.
Jay Iaquinta
One of the most decorated football coaches in Nassau County over the past three decades, Iaquinta has amassed 211 victories with stints at Lynbrook, Hewlett and Manhasset. Named the county’s Coach of the Year in 1986 and 2021.
Charlene Lipsey
She played basketball, volleyball, and softball at Hempstead before focusing on
track. In just three years she became a five-time state champ and the Gatorade New York State Runner of the Year. Lipsey went on to a decorated career at LSU and was an eight-time All-American and three-time SEC champion.
Matt McLees
Head coach of Carey’s football team for 16 years and the winningest coach in school history with 76 victories. He was named Nassau Coach of the Year three times, served as President of Nassau Football Coaches Association and is currently the Athletic Director for the Sewanhaka Central School District and Nassau’s football coordinator.
Gary Mims
He grew up in Freeport but became a son of Massapequa. He played three sports for the Chiefs (football, wrestling
and lacrosse) and returned home to coach the wrestling team for 29 years, beginning in 1977. He was named Nassau Coach of the Year three times and produced 31 county champions while winning 291 dual meets.
Rich Ohrnberger
A star two-way lineman for three years at East Meadow, in 2003 he not only won the Martone Award for being Nassau’s top lineman but also the Thorp Award as the county’s best player. After a stellar career as an offensive lineman at Penn State, he was drafted by the Patriots and later played for the Cardinals and Chargers.
V ictor Randazzo
It has been 52 years since Randazzo graduated from Long Beach , and his senior year was special. He was the New
Rockville Centre’s Crystal Dunn was a three-time state champion at South Side, a two-time All-American at North Carolina and a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team.
Thorp Award as Nassau’s best football player and went on to play in the NFL for three teams.
York State champion in the Still Rings competition and the Rope Climb. He won the Still Rings at the Empire State Games five times and went on to become the NCAA Still Rings champ for Southern Connecticut State, helping it to the 1976 collegiate team title.
Max Seibald
A special athlete, Seibald was an AllCounty selection in four sports (football, soccer, track and lacrosse) at Hewlett and a superstar in the latter. He led the Bulldogs to a county championship, beating Garden City in the finals, and was a four-time All-American at Cornell. In 2009 he won the Tewaarton Award as the nation’s top collegiate player. He was a five-time Major League Lacrosse All-Star.
East Meadow’s Rich Ohrnberger won the
Photos courtesy Nassau County Athletics
Long Beach’s Victor Randazzo was the New York State champion in the Still Rings competition and the Rope Climb in the early 1970’s.
Some familiar faces at the GOP convention
A number of Republican elected officials from Long Island attended the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee July 15 to 18.
Included in the mix were the GOP congressional contingent from Long Island: Anthony D’Esposito, who represents a majority of the South Shore of Nassau County; Andrew Garbarino, whose district spans from Seaford to Calverton in Suffolk County; and Nick LaLota, whose district stretches east from Huntington Station to the twin forks and Montauk.
Not long after the convention, at which former President Donald Trump and his vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance, accepted their party’s official nominations, the political landscape changed dramatically, as President Biden decided not to run for re-election and Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee.
The Democrats will hold their national convention in Chicago Aug. 19 to 22.
–Jeffrey Bessen
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, left and U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito outside the Fiserv Arena in Milwaukee, where the Republican National Convention took place.
Photos courtesy Matthew Capp
The Long Island Republican congressional contingent — Nick LaLota, far left, Anthony D’Esposito and Andrew Garbarino — on the convention floor.
Summer camp offers children new experiences
show frustration. She also assists them in the water activities, making sure they dry off properly.
“It’s a great way to learn new skills that you haven’t done, it’s great to learn how to be around and work with other people,” she said. “It’s a great experience for everyone.”
Yalin Megira, 15, is one of the more veteran counselors at Camp Gan Israel, with this being her third summer. She originally reached out to Geisinsky after finding out her friend was going to work there.
“I love working here, Hadassah is so nice and the kids are so cute and it’s just so fun working here,” Megira said.
Being a counselor is a go-to summer job for her, and she said she loves coming back every summer to work with the youngest at camp, the 2 year olds.
The camp’s weekly activities for the children include taking part in music, art, creative movement, yoga, water play and soccer, and visiting with the animals courtesy of Green Meadows Farm in Brooklyn.
Four-year-old Sarah Zimmer had the biggest smile on her face while the group was doing yoga.
“I love camp because we do music and go in the water,” Sarah said, adding that she has made a lot of friends and loves playing with them in the playground.
Noam Hasis, also 4, was full of excitement and energy while participating in
yoga.
“I love camp because there’s so much toys,” Noam said, adding that playing in the sandbox and jumping around in the bounce house with friends are his favorite activities at the camp.
The summer camp is special to the Jewish residents of the Five Towns and is open to all who choose to come there, just like Chabad is during the year, the camp’s
administrators said.
“The goal of this camp, even the young kids, is to have a good summer and to walk away with a meaningful message that they share at home,” Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, who has led the Chabad for 29 years, said.
Wolowik said he loves that the camp’s staff members come from all walks of life — public schools and yeshivas.
“It is a smaller camp but has representation from every aspect of the community,” Wolowik said. “That is what I think Chabad is by nature, to unite all forces and bring everyone together, it’s just a great place to be.”
Camp Gan Israel’s goal is to bring out each child’s inner-self, building upon what each excels in and feels good about, according to Geisinsky. The camp helps encourage them, allowing them to blossom and grow.
“We’re a very sensory-oriented camp, very hands-on, and the kids are encouraged to do things at their pace and what they find exciting,” Geisinsky said.
The camp features special shows once a week to provide extra entertainment and activities for the kids. They include puppet, bubble and magic shows.
“For the kids, the summer is a highlight in our camp, but even more so is the staff, we really become one big family,” Geisinsky said.
She said it’s truly amazing that former campers and staff have sent their children to the camp.
“Watching that and having that generational is amazing,” Geisinsky added.
She prides herself on the warm and loving environment of the camp and how comfortable everyone is there.
“The warmth, love and joy and happiness from the parents, the kids and the staff, it’s a very lovey-dovey environment,” Geisinsky said. ‘The relationships we create is a family environment.”
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Children at the Chabad of the Five Towns summer camp had the chance to pet a hedgehog and feel how prickly the animal can be. The hedgehog came courtesy of Green Meadows Farm in Brooklyn.
Gallivanting in the Atlantic Beach Village Garden
Postponed two days because of bad weather, the third annual Atlantic Beach Village Garden Garlic and Shallot Festival took place under hot, sunny skies on July 19.
Celebrating this year’s garlic and shallot harvests, the garden, tucked into a space just south of the tennis center, featured several varieties of organically grown garlic and shallots, along with an assortment of garden-made gifts that were available for purchases.
There were also recipes using garden-fresh food and free tastings.
The garden volunteers make weekly donation of fresh produce to local soup kitchens and food pantries.
For more information, go to Village of AtlanticBeach. com/garden/. — Jeffrey Bessen
Lisa Dawn Romano/Herald photos
Mark Ramer, seven months, Emma Moroney, Natalie Ramer and Blake Alfandari were ready to purchase their selections from the Atlantic Beach Village Garden at the third annual Garden Garlic and Shallot Festival on July 19.
Atlantic Beach Village Garden Volunteer Diane Nyman with chive blossom vingarette.
Janet Crain, left, tried the shallot jam on cucumbers with help from village garden volunteer and head chef Joanne Piscione and volunteer Marguerite Marette.
Village garden volunteers Doree Gottlieb, left Suzy Schneider and Douglas Garczynski at the Garden Garlic and Shallot Festival.
Joanie Watkins, left, and Mary Watkins sampling the Atlantic Beach Village Garden treats.
OUT
Sometimes, the tiniest things — in this case insects — have the biggest story.
Welcome to the world of “OVO.”
Cirque du Soleil brings the relaunched show to Elmont’s UBS Arena this month with new acts and characters. “OVO” is a colorful intrusion into a new day in the life of insects. Through Cirque’s signature mix of acrobatics, lively visuals and humor, unique personalities and abilities of selected insect species emerge.
“OVO” explores the beauty of biodiversity in all its contrasts and vibrancy. It’s where the every day becomes extraordinary. As told by the creative team: OVO is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects’ home is a world of beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.
“Imagine you lift up a rock and find a whole habitat underneath it.” says Artistic Director Lydia Harper, who’s been with Cirque du Soleil since 2015.
The spectacle begins as a colony of insects embraces a mysterious egg brought by the Blue Fly. Then the egg disappears.
“It’s such an exciting way to start a show, because then you go, ‘anything can happen,” says Harper.
When that egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It’s love at first sight when a quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye — and the feeling is mutual.
The name “Ovo” means egg in Portuguese. This timeless symbol of the life cycle and birth of numerous insects represents the show’s underlying thread, according to Deborah Colker, the production’s writer, director and choreographer. An homage to her Brazilian heritage, it reflects her background in dance and interest in movement on a large scale.
“It’s a story about falling in love, making friends, meeting strangers, and what adventures they can take you on,” Harper says.
The “colony” of quirky insects each have distinct personalities, fully portrayed by each cast member. The social Ladybug is always clowning around. The cheeky cricket is full of jumping energy. The mysterious spider climbs through her web. With 52 performers, these are only some of the dazzling bugs you’ll meet.
And in true Cirque du Soleil style, the cast’s jaw-dropping acrobatics enhance each insect’s personality.
“There’s an aerial cradle number where we see 12 artists high above the stage. You’ve got humans throwing humans and doing double somersaults. It’s one of those moments where you stop and just go, ‘How are these people capable of this?” Harper says.
Featured as Scarabs in that segment are two gymnasts who competed in the Olympics — Olga
Buggin’ out with acrobatic finesse
A spectacular ecosystem comes to life in Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO’
Shcherbatykh (in 2004) and Nansy Damianov (in 2008).
The Chinese Pole act, one of the production’s newer showstopping additions, is performed by a formidable “army” of synchronized ants.
“There’s a lot of teamwork, you have them climbing up a pole, all in sync. It’s really beautiful,” Harper adds.
Embodying the characters personalities involves much more than gymnastic aerobatics; it requires careful attention to the show’s theme, along with an understanding of movement and cadence of the insects.
“You take an inspirational source and you go, ‘How can I, as a human, create that so the audience understands who I’m trying to be without just crawling around on all fours pretending to be an ant? You’ve got to find the quality of movement and apply it to choreography or a stylized way of moving,” Harper explains.
• Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 15-18; times vary
• Tickets available at CirqueDuSoleil.com/ovo
• UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
Add to that vibrant costumes, tech-driven set design and dynamic music — and the world of bugs transforms into the surreal.
“We have this huge wall that covers the whole back of the stage, and that’s brought to life by video projections. So, we have the ability to make it a very small, intimate moment or bring the whole space to life with projections and lighting,” Harper says.
Naturally, the show wouldn’t be complete without accompaniment of a seven-piece band of musician “bugs.”The score, punctuated with Brazilian-style percussion, was composed by Musical Director Berna Ceppas, who has worked extensively in the film industry.
“We have a singer who sings in a various languages. She’s got a bit of Portuguese in there, sometimes Spanish, with the lyrics influenced by the story,” Harper says.
The spectacle takes a magnifying glass to small moments — on big scale in true Cirque fashion — that represent a heightened world booming with life and beauty.
“I’ve always been so inspired and motivated by the ability to create a world that takes you so far away from reality. It’s escapism in its purest form, while blowing your mind at how humans can do these things,” Harper says.“You get to be transported out of this world, It’s kind of making the impossible possible right in front of your eyes.”
The Midtown Men
Former stars of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning jukebox musical “Jersey Boys,” reunited as The Midtown Men, bring their ‘60s vibe to Eisenhower Park. During their time in the mega-hit musical, these talented artists — Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer — shared the stage for over 1,000 performances. The high-octane musical tour de force that took the “Jersey Boys” phenomenon to Broadway and beyond, is now rocking the stage as a concert. These Broadway veterans, with their band, realized the dream they brought to life as the iconic Four Seasons. The dynamic foursome now celebrates the music that defined the 1960s. The Midtown Men is the next chapter for these accomplished entertainers, making them the first vocal group ever formed by the principal cast of a high-profile Broadway show.
Sunday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Dance Theatre of Harlem
The acclaimed dance company appears on the Tilles Center stage as it continues its 2024 tour. With a storied history, the first Black classical ballet company, co-founded by dance icon and superstar Arthur Mitchell, has toured the world and introduced young minds and bodies to the power of dance. With all its renown, this boundary-breaking organization has maintained Mitchell’s core belief that ballet belongs to everyone. The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forwardthinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary pieces. The dynamic program includes “Higher Ground,” with choreography by Robert Garland, featuring Stevie Wonder tunes;“New Bach,” and also choreographed by Garland, with music by J.S. Bach.
Sunday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. Tickets are start at $64; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
Photos courtesy Cirque du Soleil
THE Your Neighborhood
Aug. 9
Gladys Knight
Hop aboard that “Midnight Train to Georgia” when the legendary soul chanteuse brings her Farewell Tour to Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, Friday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m. Gladys Knight is without a doubt one of the most influential, beloved, and important living singers on the planet. And while the Empress of Soul may have been in the business for more than 60 years now, that hasn’t stopped her from continuing to rock that beat as only she can do. She’s bringing her classic Motown-style R&B to audiences one last time before she bids us farewell. The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s fierce vocal power, elegant precision, and heartfelt performances have cemented her as one of music’s unquestionable icons. Among her many accolades she is rated by Rolling Stone as one of the top vocalists of all time. For sure, very few singers over the last 60 years have matched her unassailable artistry.
If you’re a fan of her classic Motown-style R&B, then you’ll surely want to see her perform — on more time. “That’s What Friends Are For,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Midnight Train to Georgia” — you know the hits, now hear her bring them to life once again in her inimitable style. You know the hits – from “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “License to Kill” to “That’s What Friends Are for” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” – now see her do them live in a once-ina-lifetime concert. The Farewell Tour is a celebration of Gladys Knight’s extensive, illustrious, and ground-breaking career, packed to the brim with iconic music that captivated the world back then and will continue to for a long time to come. She oozes the Southern aura through her soulful vocals and grace, allowing an audience to get totally swept away in unforgettable moments of romance, mystery, and charisma. Tickets start at $63. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.
Aug. 7
‘Golden Age of Comedy’ presentation
Temple Hillel welcomes all to the “Golden Age of Comedy,” Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Popular lecturer-instructor Keith Crocker leads a multimedia presentation with lively discussion about the great comedians who appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. Enjoy the comedic relief of Jackie Mason, George Carlin, Milton Berie, Joan Rivers, Rodney Dangerfield, Phyllis Diller, and more. $8 temple members; $10 nonmembers. With refreshments. Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Rd., Valley Stream. For more information call (516) 791-6344.
In the garden
Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens and listen to some stirring sounds, with Gardens favorite the husbandand-wife folk duo Hungrytown, Sunday, Aug. 4, 3-4 p.m Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, joined by cellist Suzanne Mueller, present their original music blending traditional and modern influences, at the Barn.. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Movie Night
Enjoy a family film outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Wednesday, Aug. 14, dusk, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. See Disney’s recent animated musical comedy “Wish.” Audiences are welcomed to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharpwitted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe, the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico, to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Friends of Rock Hall gardening workshop
Friends of Rock Hall welcomes all to Gardening: A Lesson in Life, Monday, Aug. 5, 10-11 a.m. Learn how to cultivate, seed, plant and tend a vegetable and herb garden. Tools will be provided, bring your own gloves and a water bottle. This is a free event. For more information, call (516)-239-1157. Rock Hall, 199 Broadway, Lawrence.
Storybook Stroll
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Michaela Goade’s “Berry Song.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Hewlett Fire Department
Breakfast Connect
Hewlett Fire Department welcomes all to the weekly breakfast connect, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 8-9 a.m. The breakfast meeting is free and open to everyone in the community.
Benjamin J. Moleno Hall, 25 Franklin Ave., Hewlett. For more information and to reserve a spot, call or text Andrew Leibowitz at (516) 7904829.
Aug. 17
Circus antics
Get in on the action with I.FLY Trapeze, Long Island’s only flying trapeze and circus arts school. Families will enjoy “Wild West Circus,” Saturday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m., at Eisenhower Park. I.FLY Trapeze puts spectators up close to the aerialists who perform amazing feats of athleticism and agility 25 feet in the air. Performances include Chains, Silk and Lyra, with comedy and on the grounds acts with Balancing and Baton, also a Flying Trapeze Finale. Next to the Nassau County Aquatic Center off Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Free parking available in lot 1A adjacent to the trapeze. For more information, please visit: IFlyTrapeze.com.
Game Time
Play canasta, mah jongg or Scrabble during in-person game time, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2-4:30 p.m., in the Bentley Room of Peninsula Public Library. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. Seating limited. First come, first seated.
Having an event?
Friends of Rock Hall Watercolor Workshop
Friends of Rock Hall hosts a watercolor workshop in the garde, Monday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The class is taught by certified art teacher Linda Shedlock, Adult only, must bring your own supplies and pre-payment required. $90, $80 for members/ seniors. Checks are payable to Friends of Rock Hall. Space is limited. Rock Hall, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. For more information/RSVP call (516)-239-1157 or email FriendsofRockHall@gmail. com.
Summer sounds under the gazebo
The Village of Cedarhurst 27th annual Tuesday Nite Concerts Under the Gazebo series continues with Jackie & The Rippers, Tuesday,Aug. 6, at Andrew J. Parise Park. to hear Jackie & The Rippers. With kids pre-show, including magicians. 235 Cedarhurst Ave.
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On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition
“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media. It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
‘Walkin’ After Midnight’
Plaza Theatrical presents a showstopping tribute to the legendary Patsy Cline, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2:30 p.m. Through a colorful tapestry of iconic songs and witty personal storytelling, Carter Calvert uses her award-winning vocal talents to create this captivating musical tribute. Calvert, a Broadway star and title character in Always… Patsy Cline (opposite Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers), has gained rave reviews and triumphant accolades for her heartfelt portrayal of this legendary country recording artist.
She vocally captures Cline’s musical stylings pitch-perfectly in mega hits including “Crazy,” “I Fall To Pieces,” “She’s Got You” and “Walkin’ After Midnight.” Both captivating and endearing, this fastpaced entertainment delights audiences of all ages. It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Library resources have gone mobile in the Five Towns
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Peninsula Public Library’s reach just expanded with the newly unveiled “Peninsula Public Library To Go” van.
Library Director Carolynn Matulewicz, library Board President Sarah Yastrab and Assemblyman Ari Brown welcomed community members to the van’s ribbon cutting on July 12. The library, which serves the Lawrence school district, is at 280 Central Ave. in Lawrence,
“The ability to be mobile in the community is a cherished resource,” Matulewicz said.
Each year Brown attains state money allocated for Nassau County libraries. Typically, he will distribute the funding evenly to each community in order to enhance various libraries’ resources, he said.
“It’s more than just taking out books, what they do service wise is incredible,” Brown said of Peninsula Public Library.
“Libraries have changed throughout the years, now they offer more electronic services ever before. This is a place for seniors to come, a place for people to gather, each different than when I was a kid.”
This year, he was allocated $75,000, which supported the purchase of the van.
“Assemblyman Ari Brown was instru-
Parker Schug/Herald
Assemblyman Ari Brown, Peninsula Public Library Director Carolynn Matulewicz and Peninsula Public Library Board President Sarah Yastrab, unveiled the library’s new van for transportation of resources to the community on July 12.
mental in getting this van for us and making this dream and the funding for it, a reality,” Matulewicz said.
Brown said that he was happy to help provide the van, given that Peninsula Public Library has struggled so much to get a new building.
“I feel bad with this library because we have a school district board that really doesn’t do the right thing by the library,” Brown said. “One of the most affluent
Cedarhurst paves the way to safer roads
Courtesy Cedarhurst village
Cedarhurst paved several roads and replaced sidewalks and curbing in one of the larger village roadway project it has undertaken. Cedarhurst Trustee Israel Wasser, left, Mayor Benjamin Weinstock and Trustee Dan Plaut.
Exciting changes are rolling through Cedarhurst village roads with the completion of a repaving project on Clinton, Court and 5th avenues, as well as Buckingham Road, Buckingham Court, Albermarle Road l, Adelberg Lane, and Rugby Road.
Along with repaving the roads, 2,653feet of curb and more than 1,100-squarefeet of sidewalks were replaced. Village officials said that this was one of the most impactful roadway projects in Cedarhurst, noting that motorists and
pedestrians both benefit.
“Ensuring the safety and enhancement of our village is a top priority for me and the board of trustees,” Mayor Benjamin Weinstock said in a news release. “We are dedicated to continuing road and infrastructure improvements while managing the village’s resources efficiently. We’re excited to announce that the next round of paving is already in the works, with Oakwood Avenue scheduled for August.”
— Sophia Fruchter
communities in the country and this is the library, really?”
Brown said that the Lawrence district school board has resisted pushing for a new building for Peninsula Public Library.
Matulewicz also mentioned the libraries intention to upgrade.
“We’ve tried to purchase school buildings that were being sold,” Matulewicz said, as an option for a new library space. The van will help to transport program materials and other library resources throughout the community. Matulewicz said that it will help home bound patrons, one of which being the Bristol, a senior assisted living facility, in North Lawrence.
“You know, part of the experience of the libraries coming into the building and this is just such a beautiful way that we’ll be able to go out to all the people,” Yastrab said.
The van’s exterior is decorated in illustrations of books, the library’s name and a message stating that it is funded by a grant from Brown.
While this was an exciting addition, Brown said, he will not stop his efforts to continue helping the Lawrence space.
“Our next goal is to get a building for them,” Brown said. “Go to any community, say Elmont, a struggling community, literally has palace and a movie there.”
“The problem is, this community, we’re trying to keep taxes low, so people say, ‘All right, well whether we like the school board or not, we’re not going to make waves because they’re not raising our taxes,’” Brown said. “How could we not have a new building? They drew the most beautiful plan, I think at a rooftop garden or something. They won’t even let it go to referendum.”
Alleged burglary crew members indicted for Nassau County spree
Three men accused of committing multiple robberies, including stealing high-end vehicles, from across Nassau County were arraigned on July 24.
Fazon Farrington, 19, Jawaun Whitted, 22, and Raquil Hayes, 21, all of Newark, New Jersey, are alleged to be members of a New York and New Jersey burglary crew, were arraigned before Judge Terrance Murphy on counts of burglary, grand larceny, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a rapid-fire modification device.
“Over three weeks during the holiday season these defendants allegedly went on a burglary spree, targeting more than a dozen homes in Nassau County communities and making off with cash and cars,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said in a news release. “The defendants are allegedly part of a burglary crew that breaks into homes hunting for key fobs to steal luxury vehicles that can then be stripped of their GPS devices and resold overseas.”
On Jan. 4, at 3:48 a.m., Whitted allegedly entered an Ocean Avenue home in Lawrence through a rear sliding door, stealing car keys and a white BMW X7 SUV, valued at $50,000, along with other items and a Range Rover SUV from the driveway.
Four days later at 2:50 a.m., Whitted and Farrington allegedly entered a Park Lane home in Woodmere, stealing a key fob for a BMW 760 and the vehicle valued at $130,000.
Last July, Whitted and a co-defendant allegedly entered a Pepperidge Road
home in Hewlett Harbor through an unlocked rear sliding door, stealing $500 cash, key fob and other items, before being confronted by the homeowner. Whitted, allegedly ran out of the home, taking the homeowner’s white 2023 Audi RS6, worth $170,000 and a red Jeep Cherokee.
The men allegedly entered and stole from homes in Franklin Square, North New Hyde Park, Syosset and Lake Success where Lake Success Police apprehended them. Lake Success Police and the Nassau County Police Department’s Burglary Pattern Squad arrested Whitted and Hayes on January 13.
The Nassau police department’s Burglary Pattern Squad arrested Farrington March 14.
Farrington’s bail is $1 million bond. He is due back to court July 26. Hayes’ bail is $100,000 bond and is due back in court on July 24. Whitted’s bail was set at $250,000 case, $500,000 bond and $2.5 partially secured bond. He is due back in court on Sept. 12
“We are seeing more break-ins taking place in our neighborhoods while residents are home,” Donnelly said in the release. “It is important to take steps to protect your home, including ensuring that all windows and doors are closed and locked when you turn in for the night. Together with our partners in the multi-jurisdictional Burglary & Stolen Car Task Force we will continue to arrest and prosecute these crews for violating our residents’ safety and security.”
— Parker Schug
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, -againstGERALDINE CASTROVILLA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T. CASTROVILLA, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on June 25, 2024, wherein MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and GERALDINE CASTROVILLA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T. CASTROVILLA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 19, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1128 FULTON STREET, WOODMERE, NY 11598; and the following tax map identification: 39-209-23 & 24.
ALL THOSE TWO CERTAIN LOTS, PIECES OR PARCELS OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WOODMERE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 605283/2022. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 148042
LEGAL NOTICE
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will meet in both public and via Zoom on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 7:00PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding the Village’s regular monthly meeting. An agenda for the meeting will be made available to the public on the Village Website. All residents wishing to attend via Zoom can visit www.hewlettharbor.gov for instructions. Residents
wishing to speak via Zoom or in person must notify the Village Clerk in advance.
Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York July 19, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR
NICOLE GIACOPELLI
VILLAGE CLERK
148133
LEGAL NOTICE
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence, at Lawrence Village Hall, 196 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York 11559, on the 15th day of August 2024, at 8:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, and one (1) Public Hearing with respect to the following matter:
“ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for Proposed Local Law #3 of 2024, regarding §232 (Parking Meters) of the Village Code.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT copies of the proposed items described above are on file/available in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Lawrence, NY, where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on all meeting matters at the place and time aforesaid. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the meeting.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lawrence will convene in public meeting at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular meeting where general business will be conducted.
Dated: August 1, 2024
By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Lawrence, NY Gerry Castro Village Administrator 148246
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing
in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 08/07/2024 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 529/24. - 530/24. EAST ATLANTIC BEACH - 88 Rochester Avenue Revocable Trust by Vincent Cardullo, as Trustee, Variances, lot area, front width from & on street line to front setback line, lot area occupied, average front yard setback, side yards, side yards aggregate, construct 3-story dwelling with balconies attached to dwelling; Variances, side yard & rear yard, construct a/c platform attached dwelling., E/s Rochester Ave., 240’ S/o Park Ave., a/k/a 88 Rochester Ave. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in East Atlantic Beach within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals
The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video
Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.
148227
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Trustees Village of Hewlett Neck
Date:August 6, 2024 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place:Village Hall, 30 Piermont Ave, Hewlett NY 11557
Subject:Application of Noah & Rivka Gross, 240 Dolphin Drive, Hewlett Neck, for site plan approval pursuant to Village Code §195-57(B), to permit an increase in the topography of up to two (2) feet in the height or elevation of the land on the premises in connection with the grading of the property, which increase in height or elevation constitutes a substantial change in topography. Premises also are known as Section 41, Block 109, Lot 01 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.
The Board of Trustees, as lead agency, has not yet made a determination under the State Environmental Quality Review Act. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. Plans and other materials associated with the application may be reviewed and downloaded at www.hewlettneck.org or inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.
Dated: July 26, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 148249
LEGAL NOTICE Public Announcement for School Meals
Special Provision Options (Provision 2 Non-Base Year & Community Eligibility Provision) The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year, which would allow for all children at all schools/sites to be served meals at no charge. For additional information, please contact the following person: Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools
Attention: Michelle Rosenthal, Food Service Director 60 Everit Avenue Hewlett, NY 11557 mrosenthal@hewlettwoodmere.net 148245
LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing at Village Hall on August 14, 2024 at 7:00PM. A ZOOM link to the meeting is available on our website at www.hewlettharbor.gov. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for variance relief: Simon and Tatiana Ilyaich – 1336 Boxwood Drive West Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557- (CONTINUED)are requesting to install a 24x44 inground pool,
construct a new outdoor kitchen and legalize existing prefabricated gazebo. This dwelling is in a residential B district.
Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Codes 145-19, and 145-49:
• Zoning code section 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 30%. Applicant is requesting a 40.8 % lot coverage.
•Zoning code section 145-19 states: The maximum permitted front yard lot coverage shall not exceed 23%.
Applicant is requesting a 26.1 % lot coverage.
•Zoning code section 145-19 states: The minimum front yard setback is 25 ft. Applicant is requesting 16ft. (2 front yards)
•Zoning code section 145-49 states: No swimming pool or part thereof shall be constructed in the front yard.
Anthony and Danielle Naso – 339 Pepperidge Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – (CONTINUED)is requesting to build a deck, replace the existing brick pool perimeter with pavers and add to existing patio, and add a walkway. This dwelling is in a residential B district. Applicants request relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19:
•Zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 25%.
Applicant is requesting a 39.96% lot coverage.
Michael Roitman – 127 Lake Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – is requesting to build an inground pool and cabana. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Codes 145-25 and 145-12. This dwelling is in a residential B district. It is a legal non-conforming lot with 10,900 sq ft where 14,500 is required. Applicant is seeking relief for a rear yard set-back.
•Zoning Code 145-25
Accessory Structures (swimming pool): 15ft is required for the rear yard setback; applicant is proposing 5.8ft which is encroaching 9.2 ft into the rear yard setback.
•Zoning Code 145-25
Accessory Structures (gazebo, pergola): 15 ft is required for the rear yard setback; applicant is proposing 5.8ft which is encroaching 9.2 ft into the rear yard setback.
•Zoning Code 145-25
Accessory Structures (pool equipment): 15 ft is required for the side yard setback; applicant is proposing 11.9ft which is encroaching 3.1ft into the side yard setback.
•Zoning Code 145-12
Building Area: maximum is 30% as per chart in 145-19; applicant is requesting 40.5% which is over 10.5%.
David and Eryka Kadosh -
1181 Harbor Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – is requesting to complete a 1203 sq. ft. Interior Renovation; total will be 1501 sq. ft. addition to existing. This dwelling is in a residential AB district.
• Zoning Code 145-10.2 states: a flat roof shall not exceed 28 ft.; plans propose 32.5 ft. (exceeds code by 4.5 ft)
• Zoning Code 145-19 states: maximum building area shall not exceed 30%; the plans propose 39.7%. Existing building area is 26.3%. Plans propose a 9.7% increase in building area.
• Zoning Code 145-19 states: side yard setback is 15ft.; plans propose 14.5 ft. (exceeds code by 6 inches)
• Zoning Code 145-19 states: side yard aggregate is 35 ft.; plans propose 29.5 ft. (exceeds code by 5.5 ft.) BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
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Tommy MontemaranoBuilding Superintendent Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York July 26, 2024 148247 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSEPH DELUCA, PAULA DELUCA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 6, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 4, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 11 AVON ROAD, HEWLETT, NY 11557. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Hewlett, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, Section 39, Block 439, Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment $661,525.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002527/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Dan
Blumenthal, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-000653 81654 148179
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2005-11, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11, Plaintiffagainst - DARRYL MARCIE GREENBAUM GREEENSTEIN, et al
Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 6, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 4th day of September, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. Premises known as 588 Broadway, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. (Section: 39, Block: 392, Lot: 463) Approximate amount of lien $116,259.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 616924/2022. Leslie S. Lowenstein, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: June 25, 2024
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LOAN TRUST 2018-2, Plaintiff against ILYUSHA KHAIMOV, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RAKHMIN KHAIMOV, DECEASED, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 28, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 266 Randall Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559-1231. Sec 40 Block 20 Lot 35 and 36. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate lying and being at Lawrence, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $383,964.81 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 603624/2022. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Darice Guzman Piotrowski, Esq., Referee File # NY202300000275-1 148203
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Lightning rods on the roof?
Q. My neighbor is getting lightning rods installed on his roof as a precaution amid all the storms we’re having. He said his brother in South Carolina had a fire when his roof was struck. The rods, he said, attract lightning, which keeps the rest of the roof safe. Is this a standard thing for your house, and is lightning really a problem? I never worried about this, and never knew anybody having an issue with it. Should I be considering it?
A. Lightning rods aren’t a bad idea; they’re just not a common thing to have. A lightning rod’s purpose is not to attract lightning, but if lightning should be headed in the direction of your roof, rods and attached cabling can direct it to the ground. Grounding is intended to complete the path to a safe point where it can dissipate.
When you see lightning, usually at the end of a hot summer day, what you’re witnessing is a natural phenomenon that’s similar to the static electricity you produce when you rub a wool blanket and see sparks fly. You’re seeing the accumulation of electrically charged ions that will build up until they can be connected to an oppositely charged set of ions.
Most lightning never reaches the ground because of cloud movement. Charges are often created by a column of warm air radiating from the sun-heated ground. The atmosphere cools as the sun’s heated rays are reduced from the shadow of moisture accumulating in the clouds or at dusk.
Any time of day, columns of warm air, helped by low atmospheric pressure — which is literally less pushing of air molecules against one another — allow the heated air against the ground to rise. As these columns of air rise, the ions in the air molecules “rub” against the cooler clouds that have been gathering evaporated moisture from the heated ground. This all happens faster than you can read this, so the friction building up causes large and rapid accumulations. When a path of released ions forms, as the electrically charged ions rapidly move toward oppositely charged ions in the clouds, bright flashes of light energy, from quickly uniting ions that are crashing into each other, are given off. After all, opposites really do attract in nature, not just to form a wedding party. The sound of thunder is caused by the extremely fast and very large force of the atmosphere being separated by the electricity and then crashing back together again to fill the vacuum from the bolt of lightning that just parted the air.
There is a lot of energy in lightning, certainly enough to cause a fire from the heat and friction — between 100 million and 300 million volts, although it’s the 30,000 amperes (amps) that can kill a human. Install lighting rods to feel safer and protect property, but research a trained professional to get the spacing and materials correctly installed. Based on your experience and knowledge, the decision is yours. Good luck!
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There’s just no predicting what will happen next
Barely two months ago, I wrote a column saying that the 2024 presidential race was already a campaign like no other. Little did I, or probably anyone, know what the subsequent weeks would bring.
The cascade of events that would shake the political firmament began on the evening of June 27, in Atlanta, when President Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off in a nationally televised debate on CNN — a debate called for by Biden and conducted pursuant to the rules of engagement that he set. A presidential debate this early was unprecedented. Not only was it more than two months earlier than any previous debate, but neither candidate was yet the official nominee of his party.
It was Biden who called for the debate, and challenged Trump to go mano a mano with him. I never understood why Biden or his handlers issued this challenge, unless they thought
iWhenTrump wouldn’t accept. If so, their thinking couldn’t have been more wrong. Not only did Trump immediately accept the challenge, but the debate was a devastating defeat for Biden, causing even fervent supporters to call on him to consider bowing out.
PAs events unfolded, I would wonder whether people in the Biden campaign had set him up for failure and coordinated the calls for his withdrawal. Those calls increased steadily over the following weeks. Some carried the implication that Biden was too mentally enfeebled to get the job done, or in some cases made that charge directly. Some calls, including one from mega Hollywood star and Democratic fundraiser George Clooney, were loud and overt. Others, from Democratic icons Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi and power brokers Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, were more subtle, but just as damaging.
resident Biden’s political career ended as if it had been planned this way.
Biden attempted high-level damage control, but only furthered the image of his being impaired. Every day, more Democrats were calling on him to withdraw.
Then there was the horrific assassi-
Joe was
must admit that from time to time, I get a little emotional. It takes something significant to trigger that reaction, but I’m proud of the fact that I care enough to react to such moments. I couldn’t help but feel strong emotion when I heard that President Biden had decided to end his distinguished political career.
My personal history with the president dates back to the mid1980s. I was asked to co-sponsor a series of fundraising events for Joe when he was seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate. At the time, I didn’t know him very well, but those informal parlor meetings gave me a chance to see him in action. At the outset, I was very impressed with his encyclopedic knowledge of numerous facets of the federal government. He could recite statistics with no notes, and showed a keen understanding of foreign affairs. He had one obvious flaw: He talked too much. His campaign
nation attempt in Pennsylvania, in which Trump escaped death by inches, one Pennsylvanian was killed and two were seriously wounded. The lasting image of that day would be a bloodied but defiant Trump holding his fist high, defying death and demonstrating grace and courage under fire. That was followed just days later by an exceptionally successful Republican convention, and a triumphant Trump path to victory seemed very real — especially with the drumbeat of anti-Biden stories emerging from Democratic sources. Big-money donors stopped contributing. More stories of Biden’s memory lapses showed up in the media. When it seemingly couldn’t get worse for the president, he came down with Covid-19 and had to self-isolate at his Delaware home — a particularly cruel but apt metaphor. Also damaging were media accounts now appearing of conversations days earlier that Schumer and Pelosi had with Biden urging him to withdraw for the good of the party. (I’ve known Nancy Pelosi for more than 30 years, and we had a good relationship. She is mentally sharp and as tough as
ever, doing what she has to do to get things done.)
There were no sounds or sightings of Biden. Then, on a quiet Sunday afternoon, a letter on his personal stationery signed with an auto-pen appeared on social media, announcing that he would not run for re-election. Just like that, Biden’s 50-year career had ended, and not with a bang. Almost as if it had been planned this way all along — which it most likely had — support for Vice President Kamala Harris came from throughout the Democratic universe. (And, belatedly, from Biden himself.)
Eighty-one million dollars from Democratic donors appeared literally overnight. Democrats hailed Harris as the country’s savior. Much of the mainstream media followed suit. Many of those who did so much to push Biden out now hailed his patriotism and courage. Taking his cue, presidential historian Jon Meacham compared Biden to George Washington!
There are now fewer than 100 days to Election Day in this most tumultuous year. What could be next? Hang on. God only knows!
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born, they threw away the mold
team used every signal possible to get him to quit talking, but he loved to regale his audience with Washington stories.
I was pleased to see that every one of the guests came away impressed with Biden’s feel for how the government worked. And during his many fundraising opportunities, he couldn’t help but talk about his personal tragedy. It was at the beginning of his first campaign that his first wife and two of his children were killed in a car crash. In the aftermath of that horrible event, Biden was prepared to quit the race and go back to being a private citizen. But his close friends insisted that he continue campaigning, and he was subsequently elected to the Senate. Biden continued his legislative career, and eventually became the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. An appearance before that extremely significant committee is the first stop for any candidate for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Bill Clinton was sworn in as president. My wife, Suzan, and I spent some quality time with him, and marveled at how gracious he was and how much he had grown over those many years.
Y es, he talked too much, but he also gave unexpected shout-outs.
By that point, I had learned one thing about Joe Biden. He remembered people who had helped him, and never turned his back on any friend, at any time. That Inauguration Day he was busy holding a hearing on some federal court appointments, and he invited us to sit in the committee hearing room to see how the confirmation process worked. He was a strong chairman who warmly welcomed all of the judicial candidates and treated them fairly as he questioned them at length.
me and yelled out, “Give a shout-out to a guy who helped me in so many ways.”
And so I fast-forward to now, when Biden has decided that he will no longer pursue his political dreams. His decision to give up his candidacy for the White House was a gut-wrenching one for him and his millions of admirers. No one on the Washington scene can match his talent for getting things done on a bipartisan basis. In fact, when he leaves the White House, there will be no one left with that unique talent.
In 1997, I had the good fortune to visit with then Senator Biden on the day that
As the years rolled by, I lost contact with Biden, but followed his many moves as he eventually advanced to the vice presidency. Then, by chance, I was invited to attend a speech that he gave in a Manhattan hotel to promote one of his many good causes. I was standing a few rows back at the event, not expecting him to see me or know I was there. But just before he left the stage, he spotted
Say what you will about today’s Joe Biden, but his critics can’t erase the many things he has accomplished. When all the naysayers, including Donald Trump, are gone from the planet, the historians will tell the great story about a humble man from Scranton, Pennsylvania, who was responsible for historymaking achievements, and who joined George Washington and Lyndon Johnson in giving up his dream job for the good of the country.
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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Olympic spirit shines on Long Island
ith the eyes of the world focused on Paris for the Summer Olympics, Long Islanders have special reasons to feel connected to the global spectacle unfolding across the Atlantic. Our very own Crystal Dunn, from Rockville Centre, is once again representing the United States in women’s soccer, while Wantagh’s Andrew Capobianco is competing in diving. These hometown heroes remind us that Olympic dreams can indeed be born and nurtured in our local communities.
Dunn’s journey from Nassau County fields to international stardom, and Capobianco’s path from Long Island pools to the Olympic springboards embody the Olympic spirit of perseverance, excellence and community support. Their success stories aren’t just about individual achievement; they’re a testament to the robust youth sports programs, dedicated coaches and supportive families that form the backbone of Long Island’s athletic culture.
As we cheer for Dunn, Capobianco and Team USA, we’re reminded of the countless young athletes in our own backyards who harbor similar aspirations. From the soccer pitches of Eisenhower Park to the diving boards of the Nassau County Aquatic Center, Olympic potential is being cultivated daily across the Island.
But the Olympics offer us more than just athletic inspiration. They provide a moment for global unity, a rare opportunity when the world sets aside its differences to celebrate human achievement. In these divisive times, such moments of collective joy and shared purpose are more valuable than ever.
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On Long Island, we can take a cue from this Olympic spirit. Our communities, diverse in culture, ethnicity and economic background, can find common ground in supporting local sports and celebrating shared achievements. Whether it’s a high school championship game or a community swim meet, these events have the power to bring us together, fostering a sense of local pride and unity.
Moreover, the Olympics remind us of the importance of investing in our youth and their dreams. Long Island has a proud tradition of producing worldclass athletes in a variety of sports. From Jim Brown in football to Sue Bird in basketball, our local heroes have shown that with proper support and resources, the path from local fields and pools to international arenas is possible.
This Olympic season, let’s recommit to supporting our local sports programs and recreational facilities. Let’s ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has access to quality coaching, safe playing fields, well-maintained pools, and the opportunity to pursue their athletic passion. This isn’t just about creating future Olympians; it’s about building healthier, more connected communities.
The Olympic motto — “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” — can serve as an inspiration beyond sports. In our local governance, business practices and community initiatives, we can strive to be more efficient, aim for higher goals, build stronger bonds, and do it all collaboratively.
As we watch the Olympics unfold, let’s use this opportunity to reflect on
Re Will Sheeline’s column last week, “We are not a nation of one religion”: We’re not even a nation of one Christianity, and that’s part of the problem. Those demanding a national “return” to some mythical origin are selling a bogus product, relying on American’s ignorance of history and religion.
The bait and switch begins by invoking the Puritans. They opposed England’s established church, and were allowed to leave, partly as exile, in order to set up a “plantation” along the lines of Ulster and Jamestown. They were Christians, but subject to the King. Some 170 years later, the United States was founded, and one of the things the American Revolution rejected was the ancient combination of church-state.
Thomas Jefferson, a biblical scholar, composed
our own community. How can we embody the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect in our daily lives? How can we support the Crystal Dunns and Andrew Capobiancos of tomorrow who are practicing in our local parks and pools today?
Let’s also remember that not every young athlete will make it to the Olympics, and that’s OK. The real value of sports lies not in the medals won, but in the life lessons learned: teamwork, discipline, resilience and the pursuit of personal bests. These are qualities that serve us well in all aspects of life, from the classroom to the boardroom.
In the spirit of the games, let’s challenge ourselves to go beyond being spectators. Volunteer at a local youth sports league, mentor a young athlete or simply show up to cheer at a high school game or swim meet. These small actions can have a profound impact on young people’s life and contribute to the vitality of our communities.
As Crystal Dunn takes the field and Andrew Capobianco climbs to the springboard in Paris, they carry with them not just the hopes of a nation, but also the pride of Long Island. Their journeys from local fields and pools to the world stage are reminders of the potential that exists in every corner of our community.
Let the Olympic flame ignite a renewed sense of community spirit here on the Island. Together we can create an environment where every child feels supported in pursuing their dreams, athletic or otherwise. In doing so, we’ll be building a stronger, more united community — one that truly embodies the Olympic ideal.
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Perhaps now — finally — we can work together
sometimes good things come from bad things. That’s why I am hopeful.
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump once again shook the foundation of America’s democracy. Deadly shots fired could further tear our country apart . . . or not.
This horrific event might just give America a new opportunity to heal the divide.
President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump and elected officials can all help us come together as a nation.
I have always tried to work across party lines. At my swearing-in speech before Congress in February, I said, “Wake up. The people are sick and tired of finger-pointing and petty partisan politics.”
We know our country is fractured. Partisanship prevails. Confrontation has replaced cooperation. Anger and hate speech seem much too common. Congress is literally a House divided against itself.
Our founders disagreed on many things, but were unanimous in their
contempt for partisan politics, calling it “a dangerous vice and a moral disease.”
I have championed the belief that we must find common ground, that we must work across party lines to actually get things done for people. We can disagree with one another, but we must remember that we are in the solutions business. Again, we can disagree, but we must not hold one another in contempt. Contempt is one of the biggest problems in our politics. It’s a recipe for disaster.
tI have always worked hard to build coalitions of like-minded Democrats and Republicans to solve problems. Right now I am focused on the border. So what is causing this intense division?
15 percent — and those who vote tend to be more extreme on the political spectrum, extremist candidates on both sides tend to win.
A candidate in a safe seat only need win the primary; the general election is safe. To win the primary, too many candidates just pander to the base.
he attempt on Donald Trump’s life shook the foundation of our democracy.
Second, the more extreme you are on social media, the more “likes” or “follows” you get. We have all seen hateful, venal posts that seem to get more views than even the cute cat videos. Extreme social media is also more likely to generate small donor contributions from a vast audience. “Let’s work together” just doesn’t seem to generate much excitement.
tent. They are blowing up issues where we have the slightest disagreement and trying to make us unrecognizable to one another.
Our laptops and cellphones have become treasure troves of misinformation, disinformation and phony websites. Computer algorithms are programmed to feed us more and more of the same content we seem interested in.
But I still have great faith in the American people, and in our system.
Biden, Harris and Trump have a wonderful opportunity in the coming months to move beyond divisive rhetoric and try to bring us together. We can disagree — disagree strongly — but not promote contempt or hate, and certainly not violence.
I think there are four major factors contributing to today’s divisions: safe seats, social media, cable news, and our foreign adversaries.
The first major problems we face is gerrymandering, drawing congressional and other seats to favor one party. Ninety percent of House seats are safe — overwhelmingly Democratic or Republican. The only way to beat a member of Congress in a safe district is to primary them. But since so few people vote in primaries — fewer than
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his own Christ-centric bible, yet when later asked why the Constitution didn’t mention God, he replied, “We forgot.” The founders, and American society, were “Christian,” but of a wide variety that included Anglicans, Baptists, Quakers and even the (then) widely hated Catholics, and the often suspect Jews.
The founding era of the 1780s was dominated by the Enlightenment of liberal ideas, of science, and of democracy as a natural extension of the Christian precept of equality. Abandoning “established” religion was affirmed as a form of progress. It reinforced the common goals of unity, democracy, of free expression and liberty of association.
American culture was dominated by what was later called mainline Protestantism. This Christianity, retaining much of Catholic theology, held truth and God as aligned; reason, logic and science were God-given tools to comprehend the universe and means to improve the human condition. That Christianity supported the democratic republic being constructed.
Seventy-five years later, this was what Lincoln meant by “our ancient faith”: the tradition of church-free, ethical democracy. The U.S. did not then have a Pledge of Allegiance, no “under god” until 1953. About 100 years after Lincoln, this remained the core of Martin Luther King’s philosophy: a Christian-infused population would bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice. It has.
Under the label “Christian,” House Speaker Mike Johnson types seek to sell a “biblical worldview” model, the Jeff Landry sorts spout his Commandments as a preamble to the Constitution, and the Lauren Boebert fools are “tired” of America’s history of opposition to their dominion. They promote, under the costume of Christian morality, an Old Testament time of “divine right” governance, rigid social hierarchy, slave economies and tribal warfare. America is far too Christian a country to accept such foolishness.
Third, cable news. Think Fox and MSNBC. Depending on the show and the target audience, cable news networks hire talent and invite guests who will reinforce their own narrative that the other side is destroying our country. The crazier the quotes, the more airtime you get.
Fourth, and the most pernicious, our foreign adversaries Russia, the Chinese Communist Party, Iran, and North Korea are using our freedom of speech, our social media and more, and they are sowing disinformation and discon-
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I’m hopeful, too, that we might all seize this moment to recognize that politics is serious business, and realize how harmful hate is and how badly it affects the political climate.
No foreign adversary can ever hope to defeat America. None ever has. The greatest threat to our republic comes not from external forces, but from within. Only internal divisions could topple our government.
Now more than ever, let’s all find common ground, work together, and make America the best it can be.
Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.
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