“ I couldn’t have aforded to open my distillery without help. PSEG Long Island came through.”
Infusing local ingredients into distilled spirits. This has been John Pawluk’s dream since he opened Twisted Cow Distillery.
Through our Business First programs, like Main Street Revitalization and Vacant Space Revival, John qualifed for more than $35,000 in incentives.*
He used those incentives to revitalize the space and save energy by installing products like a super-efcient blast chiller and LED lighting. All of which continue to reduce his electric costs.
The programs also help the local economy. Ofering fnancial incentives for businesses to breathe new life into these empty spaces improves the economic stability and growth of our communities. A win-win.
It’s easy to apply for these no-cost programs, and we encourage business owners to look into all the rebates, grants, incentives, and support we ofer.
See how we can help your small business. psegliny.com/businessfrst *Incentives, grants, and savings will vary with every project.
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The Ogden Elementary School PTA hosted a Night at the Museum event last year, which helped it earn a School of Excellence designation from the National PTA.
School district snags two honors National PTA recognizes civic engagement
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
The Hewlett-Woodmere school district has doubled down on excellence, with Ogden Elementary School and Woodmere Middle School named National Parent Teacher Association 2023-2025 Schools of Excellence.
Ogden and Woodmere were among 10 Long Island schools that were honored. There were a total of 19 recognized in New York state, and 319 nationwide.
The designation highlights schools that
Middle School PTA completed all the necessary program steps involved in the School of Excellence program and demonstrated great school improvement efforts,” Heidi May Wilson, spokeswoman for the National PTA, wrote in an email, “which led to their prestigious recognition on the national level.”
To be considered for the honor, a school’s PTA must conduct a survey of the school community for feedback on family engagement. Based on the results, the school implements a “school improvement action plan.”
“Because of their efforts,” Wilson wrote, “these PTAs successfully increased family engagement and strengthened family-school partnerships, based on best practices embedded in the National Standards for Family-
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Olivia Rudensky transforms from fan to company CEO
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Lawrence native, and HAFTR alum, Olivia Rudensky truly lived the best of both worlds having worked for entertainer Miley Cyrus at only 16.
What started out as a Twitter fan account, transformed to a relationship and business venture with Miley Cyrus, best know for her break-out role as Hannah Montana on the Disney channel is also a Grammy award-winning artist and songwriter.
“I was so fascinated by the world of celebrity and what was out there in L.A., and how fans and their favorite talent could connect,” Rudensky, now 28, said. “I think getting that exposure to it and connecting with Miley on Twitter at a very young age, I realized that a lot of people don’t understand fan culture and what was going on online.”
A dozen years later, Rudensky, who is a graduate of the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School, is running her own company, FANMADE, out of New York City.
She created FANMADE in 2021, when Cyrus let go of the management company Rudensky worked for.
“How is social media is evolving from Instagram to Twitter to Tik Tok, to all the new platforms, we’re very in touch and on the pulse with everything that’s happening” Rudensky said. “It’s constantly evolving, social media and the digital landscape is changing by the day, and we have a really good grasp on that.”
She has had the opportunity to work with NBC on the People’s Choice Awards, iHeart and ABC on Jingle Ball (a holiday concert with the top artists of the year performing their #1 hits) as consultant producers, by helping the companies understand the online culture.
I think getting that exposure to it and connecting with Miley on Twitter at a very young age, I realized that a lot of people don’t understand fan culture and what was going on online.
OLIvIA RudENSky, CEO FANMADE
Cyrus was a huge supporter of Rudensky starting her own business and being part of something new.
FANMADE works with celebrities and brands to form a social media presence, and be in touch with the current trends.
They use their social media expertise to find ways for the brands and individuals to connect with the fans and create unique experiences.
Rudensky deals directly with client relations. She helps clients build strategies, and directly coaches them about what the latest happenings in social media.
Rudensky and her company were shouted out in Cyrus’s post on Instagram, when the singer won her first Grammy, earlier this year.
“We are just a blend of digital marketing but also understanding influencing culture and how to get people talking online, really making moments happen,” Rudensky said.
Passion is a big drive for Rudensky, she will only take on clients or projects that truly interest and inspires her, such as her experience working with Magnum ice cream.
“To have ice cream and the way it could tie into culture and pop culture and music, this is so fun for me,” Rudensky said. “We explore what comes our way and what opportunity I can come up with, I just have to be inspired.”
With fan bases in almost everything (industries, creative areas, sports) the opportunities appear endless for Rudensky and her team.
“There’s community around so many different types of things, so I think it’s really fun to constantly think about that and explore different ways to work with people,” Rudensky said.
Olivia Rudensky’s major accomplishments:
• Ideated groundbreaking campaigns, including securing Miley Cyrus as the first major guest on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast.
• Credited as a consulting producer for high-profile projects, including Jingle Ball on ABC, Hailey Bieber’s “What’s In My Kitchen?” YouTube series.
• Co-invested with Miley Cyrus in the
self-tanning brand Dolce Glow, which Cyrus actively promotes and uses.
• Founded her own company, FANMADE, leveraging her expertise in social media and fan culture to revolutionize digital marketing.
• Listed on Forbes 30 under 30 in 2020.
— Olivia Rudensky
Photos courtesy Olivia Rudensky
Lawrence native and HAFTR High School alum, Olivia Rudensky, right, with Miley Cyrus, backstage on her Bangerz Toure at Nassau Coliseum in 2014. Rudensky was recruited by Cyrus when she was 16 to work with the singer.
Olivia Rudensky’s company, FANMADE was made a partner of the 2023 and 2024 People’s Choice Awards. She founded FANMADE in 2021.
Olivia Rudensky founded FANMADE, leveraging her expertise in social media and fan culture to revolutionize digital marketing.
Temple Beth El becomes a historic site, welcomes new rabbi
Planning For and Executing Inheritances (Part Two)
Early on, we learned the estate planning phrase “There’s nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequals.” Who has children that are all the same?
Some children have received signifcant help from parents during their lifetimes while others haven’t. Many parents choose the “forgiveness provision” to address this situation at death, to either “equalize” any gifts made to some children during lifetime with those who did not or, in the alternative, to “forgive” any loans made to children and then make a gift in like amount to each of the other children by inheritance, before the estate is divvied up in equal shares. Lifetime gifts may also be ignored. Next up is the problem of children who are partially or wholly estranged. Many clients wish to leave them a token amount but there are pitfalls to consider. One who is left considerably less than their siblings will often be angry and upset. They may demand that their siblings disclose what they received and even to pony up their equal share. Not only that, but the burden of telling that estranged child they are getting
less and delivering the paltry amount is left to the children who you wish to favor!
In our view, it is sometimes better to leave an estranged child out altogether than to stir up all the issues surrounding an inheritance much smaller than equal.
There are many valid reasons, however, to treat children differently. Some may have alcohol or substance abuse issues, learning disabilities or special needs, they may be immature and irresponsible, poor at handling money or a “soft touch” and, fnally, they may have a spouse that dominates them and you do not want to see that controlling spouse get your money.
Sometimes parents leave more to the “needy” child, the old adage being that “the tongue always turns to the aching tooth”. If so, other children’s feelings may need to be addressed. A letter to be opened after your death, explaining what you did and why, may go a long way towards soothing hurt feelings and avoiding misunderstandings, what we term the “emotional legacy”.
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Temple Beth El of Cedarhurst celebrated 100 years of the sanctuary with the dedication of becoming a Long Island historical site. They also welcomed new Rabbi Steven Kane.
Temple Beth El unveiled the historic marker on Sept. 15, which sits outside the temple entrance. The temple held a special service in the Sandrow Sanctuary, and had a breakfast reception in the Goldman Room after the dedication.
Kane addressed the congregation about the importance of Temple Beth El and how to build a stable future.
Temple Beth El was formed as a congregation in 1922 and the sanctuary was originally completed and opened on Sept. 14 1924, and was featured in
the Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper.
“Here we are exactly 100 years later, and we are celebrating that we are still here and functioning and using our main sanctuary,” said Edward Edelman, the temple’s executive director. At the ceremony, speakers stressed the importance of the past and how they wouldn’t be recognized for what they are today without the help of past members. While celebrating and affirming their future and more to come.
“It gives me a sense of accomplishment of being part of an organization that has lasted so long,” Edelman said. “It also reminds me of the importance of serving the community.”
— Melissa Berman
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Temple Beth El of Cedarhurst President Bob Fischman welcomed members to the unveiling of the historical marker and said hello to a new rabbi, on Sept. 15.
Ner Chat, a communication board for non-verbal individuals
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Co-founded by Lawrence native, Scott Soifer, and Dylan Makani, Ner Chat is the first ever AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) messaging board that can be used in any app on iOS devices.
Aaugmentative and alternative communication is a tool that empowers individuals who struggle with verbal communication to express themselves using symbols, text, and other non-verbal methods.
Soifer said, current AAC users are restricted to using dedicated devices to communicate. Ner Chat’s goal is to allow for independence and autonomy for IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities) users to communicate their wants, needs, and desires on platforms like iMessage, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
While Makani was a volunteer with Best Buddies, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for those individuals with IDD, he formed a close friendship with someone who was nonverbal and autistic who was using an AAC device.
“It was very difficult for us to stay in touch, those devices only restricted you to use your voice when you’re in person,” Makani said. “I synced up with Scott and I told him what I was experiencing and we both decided this was something to look over.”
After speaking with over 250 parents, people on the spectrum, educators and speech pathologists, for a year and a half, Ner Chat was born.
“We’re very circled around this mission of giving independence in autonomy for all individuals in communication while using the AAC tools and language in apps,” Makani said.
The launch of Ner Chat broke down barriers by integrating AAC directly into an iOS keyboard, according to Soifer.
“This means people who live in independent group homes can now easily text their parents and share details about their day,” Sofier said.
Ner Chat allows non-speaking individuals to actively participate in social media conversations, comment on posts, and engage in family group chats.
The app has received floods of positive reviews from parents and speech pathologists, such as — “I just downloaded the Ner Chat and love it! I am a speech pathologist and only do evaluations and find that there aren’t as many resources for those children with strong fine motor skills who prefer a smaller device (phone). I will be recommending to many families,” said a speech pathologist.
Makani and Sofier go into schools and speak with parents and educators about their app, and how it benefits those who use AAC devices.
According to Makani, with ner meaning candle in Hebrew, the name just came together because they are “bringing light to a place where there is darkness.”
Courtesy Dylan Makani
Dylan Makani, co-founder of Ner Chat.
Ner Chat is the first ever in-app AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) messaging board that can be used in any app on iOS devices. It empowers people who struggle with verbal communication to express themselves using symbols, text and other nonverbal methods.
“We have to make sure that we’re doing a better job of taking care of the people who can’t advocate for themselves, we want to be sure that we’re giving them all the accessibility possible, especially in this technology age,” Makani said. Ner Chat is currently only available for iOS devices, and can be downloaded on the App Store. It cost $2.99 a month or $29.99 a year for a subscription.
LUKE VILLELLA
Oceanside Senior Football
A TWO-TIME ALL-COUNTY selection in baseball, Villella is looking to accomplish the same accolades this football season while leading the Sailors to a deep playoff run in Nassau Conference I. He set the tone on opening night Sept. 6, rushing for a pair of touchdowns and throwing for a score in Oceanside’s 42-39 home victory over defending county and Long Island champion Massapequa. He threw for 189 yards, going 8-for-13 through the air.
GAMES TO WATCH
Thursday, Sept. 19
Girls Soccer: Lynbrook at Wantagh 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Oceanside at Garden City 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Seaford 6:30 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Long Beach at Mepham 6:45 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: South Side at Massapequa 6:45 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Farmingdale at East Meadow 6:45 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 20
Girls Soccer: Freeport at Uniondale 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: East Meadow at V.S. Central 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Carey at Calhoun 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Kennedy at Elmont 5 p.m.
Football: Elmont at South Side 6 p.m.
Football: Wantagh at Locust Valley 6 p.m.
Football: Plainview at East Meadow 6:30 p.m.
Football: Oceanside at Syosset 6:30 p.m.
Football: New Hyde Park at MacArthur 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Football: Carey at Long Beach 11 a.m.
Football: Plainedge at West Hempstead 1 p.m.
Football: V.S. South at North Shore 2 p.m.
Football: East Rockaway at Lawrence 2 p.m.
Football: Clarke at Hewlett 3 p.m.
Football: Freeport at V.S. Central 3 p.m.
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Promising start for confident Hewlett
By DYLAN BUTLER sports@liherald.com
Through the first five games of 2024, the Hewlett boys’ soccer team is 3-1-1 with each contest decided by a single goal.
That’s proof for coach Jesse Corben of two things — the Bulldogs can compete with any team in Nassau County and they have a special talent in goalkeeper Matthew Fridburg.
“He keeps us in every game, keeps it close,” Corben said of the returning AllCounty senior netminder. “Even if we are playing a really strong opponent like South Side, his ability to stop the ball can keep us in any game. Even when we’re playing the Manhassets or Garden Citys, when you have a goalkeeper like we have, it keeps you in every game.”
Fridburg isn’t just a quality shot stopper. He also initiates the Hewlett attack.
“He’s a huge part of our offensive attack where he has a great leg, a great kick, a great punt,” Corben said. “So when we play it through the back, he has the ability to instantly send the long ball over the top. He’ll take all of our free kicks.”
Fridburg’s twin brother, Brandon, is a senior forward who scored the lone goal in a massive 1-0 non-league victory over crosstown rival Lynbrook to open the season.
The emotional win was huge for Hewlett, especially after having an earlier goal in the match disallowed.
“We could have quit and put our heads down,” Corben said. “But instead, we dug down and we found a way to score again and get the win. It was a really big confidence booster and exactly what we needed to start the season with.”
Kfir Halfon is another returning starter and the senior could play anywhere on the field — as a tall target forward, an imposing central defender or a physical presence in the middle of the park.
He’s one of four senior captains, along with Matthew Fridburg, Anthony Melnik and Edan Shiponi.
“Edan is similar to Kfir,” Corben said. “We’ve used him in the middle, we’ve used him in the back. He’s a big, strong physical presence and he also has a long throw-in
that we use as a weapon.”
And for the first time in Corben’s 17 years with the varsity program, there’s junior captains in Roi Wodnitzky, Tamir Nagar, Ryan Leguillow.
“The first week of practice, the whole tryouts, those guys set the tone of the practice,” Corben said. “They play with a level of intensity that is contagious. They earned it so we gave it to them.”
While meetings with last year’s county finalists Garden City and Manhasset are on the horizon, the leadership and balance of the team has Hewlett believing it could contend this year, especially after battling perennial powerhouse South Side to a onegoal loss on Sept. 11.
“We feel like we have the ability to beat any team we play,” Corben said. “We believe in ourselves.”
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Edan Shiponi, left, is one of four senior captains of the Bulldogs, who played five onegoal games out of the gate and went 3-1-1.
TEMPLE ISRAEL, LAWRENCE:
Shofar Exploration:
Dr. Lenny Brenner
Participating in a shofar-blowing class was a surprisingly meaningful experience. Alongside fellow congregants, I explored the ancient tradition of producing the majestic sounds we hear during the High Holy Days. As we celebrated our progress, I left with a deeper appreciation for our heritage and now eagerly anticipate the sound of “Tekiyah!” with a newfound understanding.
Oceanview Shabbat: Barbara and Lee Gerber
On July 9th, Temple Israel’s congregants celebrated the most wonderful Shabbat services overlooking the ocean with a magnificent sunset in the background. This was truly an evening that all of us will remember. Having an occasion like this, with our united community and spiritual inspiration from our beloved Rabbi Galina, is what makes Temple Israel such a special synagogue that our families continuously enjoy.
Family Education: Michael Englander
I believe it is important for us to honor our Jewish legacy and pass on traditions, just as my family did for me and my brothers. My children have participated in weekly educational sessions that have cultivated a deep connection to and pride in our Jewish heritage. Temple Israel’s education provides a nurturing environment that offers purpose and guidance, in addition to the services and celebrations that enrich everyone’s lives.
Torah & Sacred Texts: Dr. Calvin Haber
I feel that the more I learn about the past, the better I can analyze the present. Our open-ended and tolerant discussions of the Torah and our ancient Jewish history aligns with and at the same time helps us to dissimilate, providing food for thought in addressing current-day crises.
Book Club Discussions: Ila Caparatta
I love reading! I have always wanted to join a Book Club and was so thrilled to become a part of one that my community holds. It is such a welcoming and relaxed
space. Everyone there loves reading and discussing their views and opinions of the monthly pick. I look forward to it every month.
Mah Jongg: Mary Price
I am so happy that our congregation started Mah Jongg beginner lessons. I was pursuing new interests, and you provided me with a great one. Not only is the class informative, it is also fun, and I have made some new friends. Thank you, Temple Israel.
Theater Club: Janet Schneider
I am loving the theater afternoons spent with our Theater Club! What a joy to be part of this vibrant group where we connect around our common interest in NYC theater. In addition to the performances themselves, I so appreciate the dynamic conversations pre-and posttheater as well as the well-chosen and congenial group meals. While each outing has been a delight, our excursion to see Prayer for the French Republic earlier this year was an absolute standout.
National awards for diversity, communications
School Partnerships.”
At Ogden, the National PTA noted family and school partnerships celebrating different heritages in Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Asian American Heritage Month, Greek Heritage Month, Italian Heritage Month and Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month, May Wilson noted.
“Due to their intentional family engagement efforts,” she wrote, “the (Ogden) PTA saw a 100 percent participation increase of school staff and increased their PTA membership by 10-15 percent.”
Tracy Hopkins, co-vice president of Ogden’s PTA, said the group intends to expand inclusive and informative programming for the community.
“We seek to include our special area teachers . . . and find ways for us to incorporate how to make our large events appeal to those students as well,” Hopkins said, “our students in a wheelchair, our students that may be sensory seeking, so just ways that we can incorporate them, so that they can also come and enjoy the events that we have throughout the year.”
Woodmere Middle School’s PTA family alerts about events on a variety of media platforms, and the implementation of a Father Engagement Committee, encouraging more dads to join PTA activities, earned the school the distinction.
Former Ogden Principal Dina Anzalone, now the district’s assistant superintendent of teaching, learning and technology, said she was proud of the school last year, during the evaluation period.
“This recognition reflects the dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families in creating a welcoming, supportive, and enriching learning environment,” Anzalone wrote in an email.
She added that the people who made the honor possible, including parents, teachers and administrators,
had done great work, and she was confident that it would continue.
“It’s not just a job . . . it’s a calling to make a difference in the life of a child each and every day,” Anzalone wrote.
The new Ogden principal, Nicola Lynch, said she looked forward to the school’s future. “By creating diverse opportunities for collaboration, we aim to strengthen the bond between educators, parents, and the community,” Lynch wrote in an email. “These partnerships allow us to leverage resources, ideas, and
efforts to support our students’ academic and personal growth. By implementing collaborative initiatives, we can create a more inclusive, supportive, and enriching school environment for our students.”
Woodmere Middle School’s new principal, John Andruszkiewicz, who started the job in July, said that he had already seen the impact of the school’s PTA.
“It is an honor they should be proud of,” Andruszkiewicz emailed, “and I look forward to working with all of the amazing PTA members as the new principal here.”
James Lynch
Courtesy Tracy Hopkins
The National PTA cited Ogden Elementary School’s and Woodmere Middle School’s creative events in naming them Schools of Excellence. Above, Ogden Elementary’s Holiday Light Fair last December.
Could creating a village court spark other issues?
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
The latest iteration of the Hewlett Harbor village board unanimously approved a local law, with five votes in favor, creating a village court with a village justice after a Sept. 12 public hearing. It was the third time that the concept was addressed in the village and it is now two steps from creation.
Residents filled the seats of village hall and watched on Zoom to hear the village board’s plans and voice their opinions.
Village attorney Thomas Atkinson explained the next steps upon approval by the village, adding that it may take a number of months, for the court to come to fruition.
“The creation of a village court is subject to what they call a permissive referendum,” Atkinson said.
Residents will be given notice of the court’s approval, within 10 days of the board’s vote, opening the opportunity for a petition’s creation, with 20 percent of registered resident voters signatures required to put the court issue up for a vote, within the next 30 days.
A court was also proposed in 2014 and 2006, under past administrations, but never established. In 2006, the public referendum failed, residents rejecting the idea by a 4-1 margin.
At the Sept. 12 meeting, Atkinson said to the village is considering building out the back garage of the existing village
hall to make a court and hire armed constables on a part time basis, shall the residents accept the court’s approval.
Next steps include contacting the New York State Office of Court Administration and the state Comptroller’s Office for guidelines and accounts. The village would also elect a judge, who is a village resident. The term would be for four years.
“I can tell you that it’s nothing predatory by any means,” Trustee Gil Bruh said of the court’s purpose. “It’s not here to be a money maker. It’s not here to
scare anybody. It’s not here to hurt anybody. It’s really about code enforcement and being able to enforce our rules and regulations.”
The Nassau County Police Department’s 4th Precinct, which patrols the village, writes any code infringement tickets, and Bruh said the village should be getting receiving that money, not the county.
Mayor Dominic Calandrella said the village would save money by bringing on constables, rather than employing patrol officers, and paying for their benefits.
Having constables is not required to create the court, but an addition he sports to supplement NCPD in enforcing village code. The constables, in his vision, are part-time employees, will not be offered benefits.
Hewlett Harbor resident Bill Ander asked if surrounding villages had constables.
“The only reason I’m asking is because several years ago they had that in Woodsburgh and it failed miserably,” Ander said.
Another Hewlett Harbor resident, Gary Kevin, who identified himself as a former Woodsburgh trustee, said that Woodsburgh’s creation of a constable force landed the village in a lawsuit with the county.
Kevin urged the mayors to look into legalities of constables.
Multiple other residents voiced their support for the court.
Barbara Borden asked how the village would enforce the village code.
“You keep issuing tickets, but, I mean, my experience with a few people in this neighborhood lately have been they don’t care,” she said.
Village officials said in that instance, they would continue issuing tickets and the issue would go to village court rather than the district court in Nassau County. Adjudication of the offense is expected to be quicker.
Have an opinion on creation of a village court? Send letter to pschug@liherald.com.
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The Hewlett Harbor village board approved a local law establishing village court. Next, residents can call for
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Five Towns honors its fallen, shares somber reflection
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
The Five Towns continued the tradition of honoring lives lost in the tragic events on Sept. 11, 2001 at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park on Sept. 11.
Nearly 3,000 people, seven of which were from the Five Towns and surrounding communities, were killed in the terrorist attack 23 years ago. The attack included four hijacked airplanes, two that crashed into the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and one that crashed in Shanksville, Pa. on that Tuesday.
Residents, neighbors, students and politicians sang, spoke, prayed and held moments of silence to honor Thomas Jurgens, Neil Levin, Bettina Browne-Radburn, Joseph Rivelli Jr., Kevin O’Rourke, Howard Selwyn and Ira Zaslow, who died on that day.
Cedarhurst village officials, including Mayor Benjamin Weinstock and Deputy Mayor and Assemblyman Ari Brown, spoke, along with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. State Sen. Patricia CanzoneriFitzpatrick and Councilwoman Melissa Miller were also present.
“I think all of us are familiar with the expression that a pessimist who looks at a glass of water will say it’s half empty. An optimist will look at the same glass of water and say it’s half full. And now when I look at that water, I say it’s time to get a different glass,” Weinstock
said. “Because this year has been, and when I refer to this year, I’m talking about the 12 months that elapsed since September 11 last year, it has been a very difficult year for so many of us in so many ways.”
He spoke about the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel and the antisemitism that has ensued in America, especially in academia. For him, this was reminiscent of the events of 9/11, Weinstock said, urging attendees to “take our country back.”
The village trustees read the events of the tragic day, off of the granite markers in the memorial park.
Rabbi Gedaliah Oppen, of Chabad of the Five Towns, delivered the invocation and Deacon Tom Costello, of Our Lady of Good Counsel, in Inwood, delivered the benediction to begin and close the ceremony.
The Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department and Lawrence Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339 were responsible for the presentation and retiring of the colors.
All performances during the somber afternoon, were by the Lawrence High School string and vocal Ensembles, who performed “America, Remember,” “God Bless America,” “The StarSpangled Banner,” and “Wind Beneath My Wings,” under the direction of Lawrence’s Director of Music Pam Gallopini, band director Brian Stabile, chorus director Shelly Goldman and orchestra director Andrew Krahm.
Parker Schug/Herald photos
Cedarhurst village Trustees Daniel Plaut, Israel Wasser, Myrna Zisman and Ari Brown read off markers recounting the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Dozens of residents and neighbors attended the 9/11 ceremony in the park, to honor the seven people that the Five Towns lost 23 years ago.
Brian Stabile played ‘Taps’ as part of the Five Towns 9/11 ceremony on Sept. 11.
The Lawrence High School vocal ensemble performed ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ to close the 9/11 ceremony in Cedarhurst Park.
Younger generations learn the importance of Sept. 11
The importance of what happened on Sept. 11, 23 years ago, was the lesson of a pair of assemblies at Hewlett and Ogden elementary schools on Sept. 11.
Both Hewlett and Ogden students, dressed in shades of red, white and blue, took to the outdoors, under blue skies for morning programs focused on reflection.
At Hewlett, fifth-graders recited poems, and sang “This Land Is Your Land,” and “Grand Old Flag.” Lt. Richard Skellington, a Valley Stream Fire Department volunteer, and a 9/11, led the Pledge of Allegiance and retired NYPD Det. John Tansey, performed “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes as students observed a moment of silence.
“I believe it’s important we remember the values of courage and unity that Patriots Day (or 9/11) represents,” Heather Sosnovsky, Hewlett Elementary School principal wrote in an email. “I encouraged students to carry forward the spirit of patriotism in their daily lives.”
At Ogden, Susette Preziosi, Heidi Hajart and Assistant Principal Bob Machado, dressed up as Betsy Ross, the Statute of Liberty and Uncle Sam and spoke on the significance of these historical people and symbols.
Students sported red, white and blue glasses, flags and even some cowboy boots while following along to patriotic songs.
— Parker Schug
Parker Schug/Herald Torie Hopkins, left, Elaina Makofsky, Milana Valencia, Jasmine Gao, Katityn John, Angelina Alvarado and Casey Santana, of Ogden Elementary, put on a patriotic performance for their schoolmates, reminding them of the importance of Sept. 11.
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Upgraded Foodtown brings expanded services to Hewlett
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Grocery shopping in the Five Towns has been elevated as Foodtown of Hewlett, underwent a complete renovation.
The supermarket, in the community for more than 20 years, hosted a grand re-opening on Sept. 12.
The employee-owned store, at 1368 Peninsula Blvd. in Hewlett, is part of the Peninsula Shopping Center, received a full makeover which included the addition of a bakery department, pizza oven, sushi station and hot foods in the brand new kitchen, as well as expansions of other existing sections.
“It’s absolutely beautiful,” Jackie Reardon-Forbes, Foodtown of Hewlett store manager said, adding that the customers are excited about the new features.
Foodtown, part of PSK Supermarkets, which has stores across New York and in Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, executes store remodels for all stores on a 10-year rotating basis.
Noah Katz, president of Foodtown, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony, thanking all attendees from the Foodtown offices, and the company’s accountants, contractors, electricians, lawyers, the landlord, plumbers, vendors, and the Allegiance Retail Services team, which Foodtown is a part of.
“We are a company that is going to offer world class supermarkets with great low prices in all the wonderful communities that we serve,” Katz said. He addressed the Hewlett store’s associates, thanking them for great
work and urging them to continue sharing the store’s opportunities for customers to save money. By shopping
“Green Way” and other Foodtown private label brands, Katz said, customers can earn rewards to help get free eggs,
milk and a turkey in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.
“We can build the most amazing store, it’s like a Broadway show,” Katz said. “We can build the stage, we can build the set. We can build the props. We can put in all the lights. But it’s the actors on the stage that makes all the difference in the world. It’s you (the associates), and we want you to go out there and make it happen for the company.”
Ed Hunt, vice president of Foodtown, said the shopper’s reaction to the remodel, which started at the beginning of the year, will speak to the success.
“All the work that’s done, supports the employees, who in turn, support the community, because that’s what Foodtown is all about, supporting the local communities,” Hunt said.
Hunt thanked the supervisory team and the store manager’s team at the Foodtown of Hewlett.
A representative from Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s office and a representative from State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick’s office presented Katz, Hunt and ReardonForbes with citations for their work in the Five Towns grocery store.
Assemblyman Ari Brown presented a citation, along with Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association President David Friedman and Hewlett-Woodmere Endowment Fund Chairperson John Roblin.
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Noah Katz, president of Foodtown of Hewlett, addressed the store’s associates at the grand reopening of the store following a large-scale renovation.
State-of-the art dialysis center in Woodmere
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Did you know that the Five Town Premier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Woodmere has it’s own dialysis center?
Woodmere Dialysis offers hemodialysis technology in a clean, state-of-the-art facility, according to FiveTownsPremier. com.
The facility has 14 stations, and one isolation room. The hours of operation are from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., six days a week.
“We have doctors that round on the unit from Mercy Hospital, Mount Sinai South Nassau and Jamaica Hospital,” said Joseph Benden, the administrator at Five Towns Premier.
In-house patients from the rehab center along with outpatient community members utilize this facility.
Transportation to and from the dialysis center is not provided. If a patient needs assistance, they can reach out to the social worker at the rehab center.
“We are also able to provide patients who come from the community, if they need with a stretcher,” Benden said.
Woodmere dialysis has been apart of the Five Towns Premier for 15 years, and was updated when the new facility was built, eight years ago.
“I know that sometimes dialysis slots can be hard to come by, especially in this area,” he said. “We’ve been looking to make sure that people are aware that
we’re here and that we are able to provide outpatient services.”
Currently the facility has a full schedule, but they are able to accommodate new admissions, according to Benden.
For dialysis patients, there are social work services and nutritional services available through Five Towns Premier.
“Basically, it’s just a big family within our staff including nurses, techs, transporters, social workers and a dietitian,” said Yurida Seaman, dialysis nurses manager.
Patients are greeted with a friendly face and will have the same nurse throughout their dialysis journey, according to Seaman.
Five Towns Premier having their own dialysis center, it is not something that is usually seen at many rehab facilities.
“It just means more opportunity for resources because you have this facility to help fill in the gap, and easy access to equipment,” Seaman said.
Having this facility within reach,
allows it to provide care to a higher acuity of the population, including those with more complex medical conditions, according to Benden.
“If a patient needs rehab services and is in a rehab facility, the fact that they can just come downstairs in the same place and get dialysis is really great for their quality of life,” he said. “Opposed to going in an ambulance to an outpatient clinic, it’s been a great service to provide for the residents in the rehab facility.”
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Yurida Seaman, dialysis nurses manager, left, with a dialysis patient and nurse at the Woodmere Dialysis Center at the Five Towns Premier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Woodmere.
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Hannah’s Project providing feminine care to students, stocking pantries
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
A project intended to provide students with feminine hygiene products, is now helping to stock the shelves of a local pantry.
In 2018, Rock and Wrap It Up! a Cedarhurst based anti-poverty think tank, took action when a New York state law was passed requiring schools to provide feminine hygiene products to students, without any funding to do so.
Diane Mandelbaum, vice president of operations at the organization, and her husband, Syd Mandelbaum, founder and CEO of Rock and Wrap It Up, created Hannah’s Project to help solve the problem and get female students the products they need.
“If you don’t have those products you cant participate in anything,” Diane said.
Since, the project has gone on help on a national scale, and looped back to the Five Towns to support locals in need.
Five years before the 2018 mission began, Sharon Osbourne, the wife of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and a longtime supporter of Rock and Wrap It Up! joined forces with the Mandelbaums to create Mardi Bra, a project with a similar mission to supply women of all ages with adequate feminine hygiene resources.
In both cases, it came down to urging volunteers to buy two packages of care products instead of one, when they
shopped for themselves. New York and California schools, along with other community groups got on board.
“If women bought an extra one and donate it to a local shelter, pantry, soup kitchen, any organization distributing goods to people in need, you can help the problem,” Diane said.
Lynbrook High School brought in Hannah’s Project. Student government groups bought and promoted buying additional feminine hygiene products, which were placed in locker rooms, so
girls could take the needed items, anonymously, Diane said.
While the project was being implemented in schools, fate came into play, and the local chapter of Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom was looking for a new cause to put their efforts towards.
“We’re just volunteers that get together and talk and try to work together as Muslim and Jewish women to decrease hate and get to know each other and spread the word,” Ellen Tolle, of Cedarhurst, a member of Salaam Sha-
lom and friend of Diane’s said.
Salaam Shalom’s Western Nassau chapter asked for donations of feminine hygiene products along with basic care resources, to be donated to two charities of their choice at the end of the year.
Women of Salaam Shalom shared the project with their mosques and synagogues, where members donated through online purchases, shipped to one sister’s house, to be sorted. Products included deodorant, diapers, lotion, pads, shampoo, soap, tampons, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Since 2018, Salaam Shalom has donated to the S.H.O.P. (Sustenance Hope Opportunities Place) at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in Cedarhurst, multiple times, and will again in December.
The S.H.O.P. serves as a pantry and resource center for those in need.
“They’ve been able to provide our clients with to some essentials that unfortunately are not in our budget to purchase, such as like shampoo and conditioner feminine hygiene products, so things that are definitely necessary, for your everyday use and very important items to have,” Rivkah Halpern, program director and social worker for the S.H.O.P. said. “They’ve really come together and collected a large amount of items and help stock our shelves with those items for clients.”
To learn more about Hannah’s Project, or to get involved, visit, RockAndWrapItUp.org/HannahsProject.
INWOOD CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Serving The Community For Over 60 Years.
Supporting residents in many ways–meeting their needs to help them achieve their goals. Providing scholarships to high school graduates from Inwood annually. Supporting local charities and non-profits with projects such as Dream Christmas, Kamp Kiwanis, and many more.
David Hance - President
Michael Gliner - Chairman of the Board
Rosemarie Reo - First Vice President
Kathy Mennella - Treasurer
Lori Hill - Secretary
Barry DeGroot - Sgt. At Arms
Sheldon Soloway - Trustee
Courtesy Ellen Tolle
Hannah’s Project, an initiative started by Rock and Wrap It Up! has found it’s way across the country and back to the Five Towns where it’s helping local organizations.
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David Hance, Inwood Civic Association president, runs his own company, New York Boom Trucks Inc. that operates on major projects including the John F. Kennedy airport renovation, currently in the works.
David Hance, putting the boom in heavy truck business
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
When he’s not wearing his Inwood Civic Association president cap, David Hance has a hand in $19 billion airport renovations and plays a crucial role in New York City’s water main operations.
Hance, who worked in auto repair for many years, noticed a need for boom trucks, a commercial vehicle with an attached crane used to lift and transport heavy material, when he began privately renting vehicles to construction companies.
“I kind of saw a niche or a need and we were able to exploit it,” Hance said.
He started his company New York Boom Trucks Inc., at 661 Burnside Ave. in Lawrence, in his mid 40s, and the business is now nearly a decade old.
“We have a fleet of 30 mobile truck cranes, the cranes that are on a truck that could drive to a site, unload heavy stuff, either on the ground, put stuff in a hole, or even put stuff 12 stories up on a roof of a new building going up,” Hance said.
They work with companies such as National Grid or PSEG, lifting large valves and transformers, he said.
“It’s really convenient to use our style of crane,” Hance said. “It doesn’t have to be towed there. It drives to the site by itself (operated by a driver), works, folds up and just drives away. It’s quick and efficient and very safe, which is key.”
In his early days of being a company owner, he owned just one truck. With the fleet’s expansion, he is now operating the largest boom truck company servicing New York City.
“I’m on a huge truck myself, I do some of the higher profile, very complicated, critical picks,” Hance said. “I’m also the head maintenance guy, making sure that the maintenance gets done on all the trucks.”
Currently, the company has a Water Emergency Contract with NYC Depart-
ment of Environmental Protection, which means that anytime a water main breaks in one of the five boroughs, Hance’s company responds within three hours.
“We bring in essentials like road plates to put over the hole so cars don’t fall in the holes,” Hance said. “If the break is at night we bring temporary lighting generators, sheeting or lumber products to barricade the area.”
Jim Pellizzi, project manager for the NYC Water Emergency Contract, started working with Hance nearly 10-years ago.
“He’s an asset,” Pellizzi said. “It’d be tough, because sometimes we have two, three boom trucks out a day and we’ve got to run around and get people back (to having functional water systems), sometimes 800,000 people are out of water, and we have to respond and he’s always there.”
Dominck Caruso, operations manager at New York Boom Trucks Inc., joined forces with Hance eight years ago, but had been in the business since 1987, he said.
On a day-to-day basis, Caruso is in charge of making sure drivers go out on time, and ensuring that everyone is where they need to be.
“Making sure that everything is done right, that gives me some type of compassion when I see a job get done well,” he said.
The company’s operations at John F. Kennedy Airport, include lifting elevators, escalators and other heavy material into the newly renovated terminals.
“It’s going to go into the books,” Caruso said of the project their company will have a hand in.
In the future, Hance hopes to move to a larger facility, to fit the expansive fleet and improve dispatch communications between drivers.
His favorite part of the career, is “the challenge and meeting wonderful people in the industry, and establishing relationships. I love relationships,” Hance said.
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Lidi Flores, a community relations member of Anthem Health, distributed goodie bags filled with pamphlets, pens, first-aid kits and even an inflatable beach ball, at the Manna Project’s Health Fair and Back to School Event.
Manna Project health fair offers free screenings and resources
The Manna Project’s third annual Health Fair transformed a parking lot into a one-stop shop for school supplies, health screenings, and a dose of hope for local families.
Clothing, food, sneakers and other resources were offered in the Our Lady of Good Counsel parking lot in Inwood, on Aug. 31.
The Manna Project, a nonprofit hunger and anti-poverty relief organization, coordinated the fair, which featured Northwell Health general health screenings, games for kids and speeches from elected officials.
“The need is still there, a lot of minorities are still struggling to have the basic needs like food, shelter, the proper health care, and jobs,” Yvette Hester, CEO of The Manna Project, wrote in an email. “The need of the people remain great, but we do witness sprinkles of more support like from PSEG, Jovia (Credit Union), Target, Back 2 School Store, Long Island Cares Food Bank, Island Harvest Food Bank, and of course Northwell (Health) who continues to support us with their health screening.” To get involved, visit TMPNY.org. — Parker Schug
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Town task force will combat antisemitism
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
The Town of Hempstead has unveiled an antisemitism task force that aims to investigate the rise of assaults on Jewish people across the town.
“I’m delighted to have so many people that are joining me to participate in what we find to be something that is needed, and warranted with what is transpiring in our society now,” Town Supervisor Don Clavin said at the Hebrew Academy of West Hempstead on Sept. 12.
The task force will comprise members appointed by Clavin, along with its co-chair, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito. D’Esposito is currently up for re-election and is running against Laura Gillen.
“The presence of everybody here should signify the importance of what today’s announcement really is,” Clavin said, “the unprecedented and definitely noticed rise of antisemitism throughout our country, and particularly here in the Town of Hempstead.”
According to Clavin, the Town of Hempstead has the second-largest Jewish population of any municpality, behind New York City.
As the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel approaches, the creation of the task force comes at a time where communities have been facing a surge in acts of antisemitism.
“I feel strongly that this advisory council, with its role of not only indentifying antisemitism, (is) trying to determine where it’s festering from, how it’s getting in our communities, and how we educate people to recognize the hatred that is being fostered in our communities,” Clavin said.
Councilwoman Melissa Miller said she was thrilled that the town was taking on this initiative.
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center, discussed the creation of an antisemitism task force alongside members of the town board, elected officials and religious leaders, on Sept. 12.
“It’s just unacceptable — if we replaced the population that is being targeting with any other population, there would be an uproar by government, law enforcement and the universities,” Miller said. “It is not acceptable — we should not be just sitting back and fearing what’s going to happen next. Continue to send this message, that we at the Town of Hempstead do not tolerate this and we will continue to fight back.”
Rabbi Ouriel Hazan, of the Hebrew Academy of West Hempstead, expressed his gratitude for the strong partnership between the county and community leaders.
“Today, we speak with one united voice against the veils of antisemitism, and the message is very clear:
We will not tolerate nor stand idly by, or remain silent in the face of hate speech or hateful actions against our community,” Hazan said. “The children deserve to be educated in peace and security.”
As the Jewish holidays approach, the antisemitism task force will be proactive in indentifying and combating signs of hate attacks. There will also be enhanced police patrols at temples and places of worship, according to Clavin.
“This panel has a big responsibility — we’re seeing it foster in our communities, zero tolerance,” Clavin said. “This advisory board has to get it done, be diligent and have the passion that they’re going to go out and get people educated.”
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New turf and track are homecoming ready
The newly renovated Hewlett High School track and field will be unveiled on Sept. 21, as part of Hewlett-Woodmere school district’s Homecoming.
A ribbon cutting will be held at the field, 60 Everit Ave. in Hewlett, at 2:45 p.m. after the 2 p.m. homecoming parade and before the varsity football game 3 p.m. start
This summer, the field’s existing synthetic turf was replaced, field event spaces were reconstructed and additional turf was installed in various areas.
The visitor bleachers were replaced along with the field’s fencing, the track was redone and the home bleachers
were refurbished.
The project wrapped up in time for the first day of school, Sept. 3, for Hewlett High School athletes to use during their fall sport season.
The synthetic turf at Woodmere Middle School will replaced this fall and the track will be restored next summer.
Kim Parahus, the districts director of school facilities and operations, said the upgrades are to maintain instructional spaces, for student enrichment.
— Parker Schug
Firefighter suffers smoke inhalation at house blaze
Multiple departments responded to a house fire in Woodmere on Sept. 16, where one firefighter was taken to a local hospital for smoke inhalation.
The fire on Amherst Drive, broke out at 5:45 p.m., the Nassau County Police Department said.
The Inwood, Hewlett, LawrenceCedarhurst, Lynbrook and Valley
Stream fire departments responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze.
The Nassau County Fire Marshal and NCPD’s Arson Bomb squad responded as well.
No other injuries were reported, officials said.
— Parker Schug
Money stolen from Geffen Gourmet market
An unspecified amount of money was stolen from Geffen Gourmet on Mill Road in Hewlett at 5:15 a.m. on Sept. 14, Nassau police said.
Police responded to the burglary call and the subsequent investigation uncovered that an unidentified man entered the kosher market and eatery by prying open the back door. The money was taken from a cash register. He left through the same back door. His direc-
tion was unknown, police said.
The man is described as black, and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, had a black-colored face covering, black pants, gray gloves, gray sneakers and a book bag, according to police.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800)-2448477. All calls are confidential.
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The ERA is on the ballot in N.Y. on Election Day. We invite the community to an important event on Tuesday October 29th at 7pm
The ERA is on the ballot in N.Y. on Election Day. We invite the community to an important event on Tuesday October 29th at 7pm
Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre
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Women's Rights Hang in the Balance: We Need the ERA NOW!
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Speaker: Bear Atwood - Vice President
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This is a free event open to the public.
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Registration is required.
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Call the NCJW Office at 516-569-3660 or email us at office@ncjwpeninsula.org to sign up. Visit us at www.ncjwpeninsula.org
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Nassau police are looking for this man who allegedly stole money from the Geffen Gourmet in Hewlett on Sept. 14.
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Daniel Avital, left, Dov Avital and Jacob Avital allegedly attacked and robbed a 31-year-old man at the Avital’s Cedarhurst home.
Three Cedarhurst men arrested for alleged assault and robbery incident
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Daniel Avital, 36, Dov Avital, 31, and Jacob Avital, 40, of 542 Redwood Dr. in Cedarhurst were arrested for alleged assault and robbery among other charges on Sept. 11.
The victim, a 31-year-old man, called Five Towns Jewelry Buyers, at 589 Willow Ave., attempting to sell a bracelet, but was instructed to go to 542 Redwood Dr., due to the store being under renovation, detectives from the Nassau County Police Department said in a news release.
When the man arrived at the Willow Avenue address, he was allegedly forci-
bly grabbed and dragged into the home, beat, using a baseball bat and threatened with a sledgehammer by the alleged defendants. The three also allegedly stole the man’s iPhone, bracelet and drivers license, then fled the scene, the NCPD said.
Officers later arrested the alleged defendants without incident and they are facing assault, criminal possession of a weapon, robbery and unlawful imprisonment charges and will be arraigned on Sept. 12 at Nassau County First District Court.
— Parker Schug
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Isaac Samuelson, 17, of Hewlett and Akiva Secter, 14, of Woodmere, both are members of West Hempstead’s Boy Scout Troop 613,who had just finished a 100-mile trek through New Mexico with the National Jewish Scouting Committee when a man on their flight home nearly died. The scouts and Secter’s mother, Rachel Travis, helped save his life.
Scouts from Five Towns help save a life mid-flight
By NICOLE FORMISANO
Special to the Herald
Isaac Samuelson, 17, of Hewlett, had just finished a trek through New Mexico with other members of West Hempstead’s Boy Scout Troop 613, and was looking forward to napping on the flight home. He wasn’t expecting to help save a life.
Soon after Southwest Airlines flight 2847 took off from Cimmaron, New Mexico, on July 11, one of the passengers went into cardiac arrest. As the emergency unfolded, Samuelson found himself searching the cabin for anyone who might have epinephrine, or adrenaline, in any form, as troop parent Rachel Travis of Woodmere, performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the unresponsive man.
The man’s face had turned blue, he had no pulse, and he probably would have died if not for the quick actions of the Boy Scouts.
Two weeks earlier, Samuelson, Travis and fellow West Hempstead Troop 613 scouts Akiva Secter, 14, of Woodmere, and Michael Tarnor, 14, had embarked on a hike across Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. The teamwork and resourcefulness they learned on that trek was crucial, Travis said — but she never expected it to be put to the test so soon.
A flight attendant made an announcement over the intercom: Any medical professionals on board were needed at the front of the plane. Travis, a registered nurse, bolted out of her seat.
“I just got up,” she said. “It’s instinctive.”
A flight attendant “quickly just pointed to a gentleman who’s sitting in the window seat in the front row,” Travis recounted. “And he was blue. He was lifeless. I immediately asked, ‘Are you all right? Are you OK?’ And I shouted for somebody to get the med bag, get the
AED and start CPR.”
Travis quickly determined that the victim had no detectable pulse. She and three other medical professionals who had responded would have to take turns administering cycles of CPR to keep the man alive. They needed more help, so Travis told the flight attendant to “call Evan, and get the Scouts.”
Evan Gilder, the leader of a different troop from White Plains which also took part in the trip, had gathered scouts who were CPR-certified. Samuelson hurried to the front of the plane, saw that Travis had given the victim an IV, and joined the line of scouts who were taking their turns as well in the fatiguing task of giving the man chest compressions and rescue breaths.
The medical professionals administered two vials of epinephrine from the flight’s medical bag, and the man’s pulse returned — but not for long. It was “thready” — weak, rapid and unreliable. And all the available epinephrine had been used up.
At that point, Samuelson raced through the cabin, asking passengers if they had EpiPens. They are designed to combat allergic reactions, and each contains a small dose of epinephrine.
“I’m 17 — I recently got my driver’s license,” Samuelson said. “Now this 70-year-old guy’s life is in our hands. This isn’t stuff I learned in school.”
The three EpiPens that Samuelson and another scout found made all the difference. After Travis administered the doses, the man’s heartbeat finally returned to a steady rhythm. The scouts joined in prayer for his life as the plane made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh, where was recuperating, thanks to the efforts of Travis, Samuelson and the other scouts and troop leaders.
Travis described the incident as “an instant community of people, united to save a man’s life. Alone, none of us would have been able to do what we accomplished together.”
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We invite you to EXPERIENCE TEMPLE BETH EL on the 2nd Day of Rosh HaShanah Friday, October 4 • 9:30 am
The community is cordially invited to attend services at Temple Beth El on the Second Day of Rosh HaShanah
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Stony Brook hockey set to begin new era
By ANTHONY DICOCCO Special to the Herald
Starting with the 2025-26 season, the Stony Brook hockey team will begin a new chapter of its story that may aid in expanding its recruiting reach across Nassau County.
Last month, the Seawolves announced that this upcoming season would be the team’s 14th and final year in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League. Beginning with the 2025-26 campaign, Stony Brook is set to join a brand-new conference — the Atlantic Coast Conference Hockey League.
The ACCHL will have North and South divisions. Stony Brook, Pittsburgh, Delaware, Syracuse and Oswego State in the North. The South will consist of Alabama, Louisville, North Carolina State and the University of North Carolina.
Due to the conference relocation, Stony Brook players from Nassau County are hoping that more players from their area will be inclined to join the program. Currently, there are just three Nassau County residents playing on the team.
After initially failing to get into the university, the Massapequa native attended Farmingdale State for a year to “take care of business on and off the ice” before transferring to Stony Brook prior to last season.
As someone who identified Stony Brook as the total package for both academics and athletics, Valenti hopes that joining the ACCHL can be a needle mover for other Nassau County residents.
“After playing junior hockey in Connecticut for two years, I realized that I had everything that I needed regarding academics and hockey at home,” Valenti said. The new conference, he added, “is definitely exciting . . . and people need to realize it’s a (State University of New York) school. We’re going to be in a very competitive league and you get what you pay for. Stony Brook is a very good school for everything, and hockey is just the icing on the cake.”
“If you just see the logo of Alabama or UNC, it acts as an attractor for players in Nassau County and really everywhere,” Gusavitch said. “We have schools like Syracuse and Delaware
Forward Jake Gusavitch, a Massapequa native and first-year student, understands his peers’ reluctance to attend Stony Brook but hopes the name notoriety of the other schools in the conference, along with the opportunities they can bring, can help change that.
joining us along with the schools down south, so I think that’s a great opportunity to get some looks from scouts who are coming for the bigger schools. All in all, there are a lot of positives.”
Bethpage native and forward Lucas Puccia echoed that sentiment.
While the Seawolves are guaranteed to finish their tenure in the ESCHL with the most championship wins (five) and regular-season championships (four), the last two seasons have not been kind to them. They have posted a combined 25-28-8 record, missing the American Collegiate Hockey Association National Tournament during each campaign.
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“There’s a lot of talent down there in the south,” the sophomore student said. “I think playing those teams will be pretty cool and competitive. Stony Brook is one of the top programs and a really good option for anyone on Long Island.”
Gusavitch also emphasized the bonuses of a limited traveling schedule, as teams in the North will only compete against the South’s teams during the playoffs. Due to Stony Brook’s hyperfocus on academics, he raised the point that less travel on the weekends allows for more time to get schoolwork done, which can be enticing for new recruits who live farther away in Nassau County.
Choosing to concentrate on the new season, the Seawolves are putting the upcoming league change on the backburner, as they hope to capture their sixth ESCHL championship and their first national title.
“The mission is always the same,” Valenti said. “We had a very unsuccessful year last year. This year we’re playing in the same conference, and hopefully we can prove ourselves as a program. Then next year, when we move on to a different conference, those teams should fear us.”
Stony Brook will open its ESCHL farewell tour at The Rinx, where it will face off against the New York University Violets, on Oct. 4.
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In defenseman Teddy Valenti’s case, Stony Brook was always at the top of his college wish list despite living just under an hour away from the school.
Anthony DiCocco is a reporter with the SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism’s Working Newsroom program for students and local media.
Queens man charged in thefts, violating mask law in North Lawrence
Between July 20 and Sept. 11, a Queens man, who also is seen violating Nassau County’s mask law, according to police, allegedly robbed three stores, including Marshalls three times.
William Foster, 44, of Beach Channel Drive, was arrested on Sept. 11 for allegedly stealing merchandise from the Marshalls on Rockaway Turnpike.
Foster was also found with a white powdery substance considered to be cocaine, police said.
Though the subsequent investigation, police uncovered that Foster could also be responsible for alleged thefts on July 20 at Marshalls, Aug. 4 at DSW, Aug. 16 at Marshalls and Aug. 24 at Burlington Coat Factory.
All at the Bay Harbour Mall on Rockaway Turnpike.
During the Aug. 24 incident, Foster allegedly showed a handgun to a store employee before leaving the store, police said.
He is charged with robbery, criminal possession of a criminal substance, grand larceny, violation of the mask act and three counts of petit larceny.
Foster also had an open Bench Warrant in Nassau County. Arraigned Sept. 12, his next court date was Sept. 16.
Foster is represented by Danielle Marie Papa.
— Jeff Bessen
Queens resident William Foster is alleged to have stolen merchandise from multiple stores in North Lawrence between July 20 and Sept. 11.
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Tim Baker/Herald
Nassau County marked the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at a moving ceremony in Eisenhower Park. Hundreds packed into the fields around the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre to remember those who perished.
Remembering those we lost on Sept. 11
Nassau County residents gathered last week to mark the 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11, at a moving ceremony filled with music, tears and remembrance at Eisenhower Park.
The annual memorial ceremony takes place at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, which is situated next to the park’s lake — serving as a visual backdrop for the county’s memorial to the Long Islanders that perished in the attacks.
The ceremony featured remarks from
speakers, including County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and parents who’s children died on Sept. 11. Chris Macchio, an internationally renowned singer, led the crowd in several musical performances.
The county’s memorial features two, semi-transparent aluminum towers, which represent the former World Trade Center. The memorial also features the names of 344 Nassau County residents who died during the attacks.
— Jordan Vallone
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Former Gural JCC teacher, now director at Betzalel Milstein Center
By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com
For the past five years, Erica Fuchs has been a teacher at the Gural JCC Early Childhood Center in the Five Towns. Now she has been appointed the new director of the Betzalel Milstein Jewish Learning Center, a collaborative initiative among the BACH Jewish Center of Long Beach, Lido Beach Synagogue, and Temple Israel of Long Beach.
The Betzalel Milstein Center has offered after-school religious studies to dozens of Jewish children, ages 5 to 13, in Long Beach since 2017.
Rabbi Benny Berlin, of the BACH Jewish Center, expressed his enthusiasm for Fuchs’ new role, saying he believed she could positively impact Jewish learners for generations.
“We’re very excited for Erica to serve as our next director of the Betzalel Milstein Jewish Learning Center,” Berlin said in a statement. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to the role that will help inspire the next generation of Jewish Barrier Islanders with a love for the richness of their Jewish heritage.”
During her tenure at the Gural JCC, Fuchs got to know many families in the community, including Berlin’s. That connection influenced her decision to take on her new role.
“When Rabbi Berlin approached me about working with him at the Betzalel
Milstein Jewish Learning Center, I knew I had to be a part of it,” she said.
Fuchs will be responsible for creating dynamic programming for the children, developing and implementing the curriculum, and managing assistant teachers.
While the core curriculum, which focuses on teaching the Hebrew Alef Bet, about Israel, Jewish holidays, mitzvot, Jewish pride and Jewish values, is largely established, there are plans for innovative ideas and programs to enhance the children’s learning experience.
Fuchs’ experience is not limited to early-childhood education. Before becoming a teacher, she worked as a registered dietitian, and earned a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from NYU. At she taught children, adolescents and adults to make healthy lifestyle choices and to manage therapeutic diets, which helped her develop the ability to adapt to different audiences.
“I learned really fast that it doesn’t matter the topic you’re teaching,” she said. “But you have a narrow window to captivate your audience and engage them.”
One of Fuchs’ main objectives in her new position is to help children connect with their Jewish heritage, culture and identity. She highlights the importance of creating a sense of belonging and community for both the kids and their parents.
“All this is possible by engaging the children with hands-on activities, and having fun and laughing as well,” she said. “It’s going to be a fantastic year.”
The center’s commitment to inclusivity and community engagement is reflected in its approach to education. By welcoming children from all backgrounds and levels of observance, the BMJLC aims to create a diverse and supportive learning community.
The center emphasizes that religious education extends beyond the classroom, with educators who act as both teachers and Jewish role models. The school functions as a partnership among the home, the rabbi, teachers and family, with small class sizes to facilitate education tailored to meet the needs and goals of each child.
The role of director holds significant meaning for Fuchs, who respects the efforts of Rabbis Berlin and Elly Krimsky, of Lido Beach Synagogue, and acknowledges their commitment to Jewish education.
“They really have the best interest at heart for the entire neighborhood,” Fuchs said. “I’m just fortunate enough to be a part of bringing their visions to life.”
Courtesy of the Betzalel Milstein Jewish Learning Center
Rabbi Benny Berlin, Rabbi Elly Rimsky, Morah Revi Spinks, and Morah Bella Katz welcome new director Morah Erica Fuchs.
BRUCE A. BLAKEMAN
Rosh Hashanah:
Closing Oct 2nd @2pm
Reopening Oct 5th @9am
Yom Kippur:
Closing Oct 11th @2pm, Reopening Oct 13th @9am
STEPPING OUT
a vision of the power of the YONIA FAIN’S JOURNEY —
HUMAN SPIRIT
By Danielle Schwab
An artist’s life can take many twists and turns. Certainly that is case of Yonia Fain. He reinvented himself repeatedly, yet his dedication to art remained unwavering throughout his 100 years.
Hofstra University Museum of Art welcomes fall with a look at the esteemed artist, poet, author and educator, through its new exhibit, “Yonia Fain (1913-2013): Tracing History.”
The museum’s assemblage of Fain’s art and personal ephemera offers a comprehensive view of his life and global influence, on view through Dec. 16. Fain was a member of Hofstra’s Fine Arts, Design and Art History faculty from 1971 until his retirement in 1985; he was named faculty emeritus on his 100th birthday.
Around 50 of his works — he bequeathed his archive to the museum — are on display, curated by Assistant Director of Exhibitions and Collections Kristen Dorata, including paintings, drawings, sketchbooks, and poetry.
• Now through Dec. 16
• All programs require advance registration; call (516) 463-5672 or visit events.hofstra.edu
“This exhibition is focusing on his journey, offering a vision of the human spirit,” says Museum Director Sasha Giordano. “We wanted to emphasize the aspect of being a refugee, being a displaced person having to move from place to place. The works of art that were chosen are from the many different places he traveled.”
Born in Ukraine in 1913, Fain fled Bolshevik Russia with his family to Warsaw, Poland. After the Nazi invasion in 1939, he and his first wife fled on foot to Vladivostok, Russia. There he was conscripted into the Russian army as an artist.
Refusing to create propaganda art as demanded by the Nazis and Russian authorities, Fain, with his wife, obtained falsified documents, traveling from Siberia to Japan, eventually landing in the Shanghai Ghetto for the remainder of World War II.
Fain continued to use art as a form of expression, making a living painting portraits of Japanese soldiers and their families, also writing poetry.
“Firsthand experience is key to understanding Yonia Fain’s prolific artistic oeuvre, from his early drawings in prewar Warsaw to the many paintings in New York after 1953,” Jan Burzlaff, postdoctoral associate in Holocaust Studies at Cornell University, writes in the exhibit catalogue.
She continues: “To paint is to share the experience,” Fain reflected in a testimony given to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in June 1999. His work seeks to lend voice to all Jews who experienced Nazi rule, the vast majority of whom did not leave a trace. … The exhibition allows for precisely such a window into historical experience. In the process, because his creations do not fit neatly into the two dominant categories of abstract or realist representations, they also invite a much-needed reevaluation of Holocaust and postwar art.”
After the war ended, Fain set his sights on mural painting in Mexico, becoming friendly with fellow artists Diego Rivera and Rufino Tamayo. In 1953, he immigrated to the U.S.; his works featured in prominent museums. Fain also continued writing, authoring five books of Yiddish poetry and serving as the president of the Yiddish Pen Society.
“His journey speaks to those who are displaced and pushed to the margins and stripped of identity in society,” Giordano says.
Fain’s art mixes representational technique with elements of abstract expressionism, employing
broad brush strokes, diagonals and dark marks.
“He really can’t be put comfortably into one style of art,” Giordano adds.
One of Fain’s prominent pieces “Occupied City, 2008,” shows an abstract landscape with overlapping buildings drawn in the background.
“It gives a sense of people living on top of each other in an enclosed space, in a trapped space, which reflects his lived experience,” Giordano notes.
Fain also used color to invoke deeper reflection. “Despite the subject matter being very traumatic, he uses a lot of bright and soft pastel colors. It plays to this dichotomy that exists in his work. He’s showing you hope, but he’s showing you despair. He’s showing you betrayal, but he’s showing you empathy.
Museum visitors can also interact with biographical material, including a timeline of the artist’s life and a video recording in which he discusses life in the Shanghai Ghetto. Additionally, everyone is invited to read Fain’s poetry and then submit a poem in response to the exhibit experience.
Fain’s extraordinary conviction to art during a time of adversity shows the enduring strength of human resilience and beckons us to explore the past.
“We should revisit history. We should re-examine these stories. We should consider people whose stories may trace a similar path of hardship today,” says Giordano.
As always, related programming enhances the viewing experience, including an exhibit tour on Oct. 23.
1964 … The Tribute
‘The “British Invasion” returns anew, when “1964 The Tribute” takes its audience on a musical journey back to that unforgettable era in rock history. Since the early 1980s, this reincarnation of the Fab Four has been thrilling folks all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the “Best Beatles tribute on earth.” Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band focuses on the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s. Who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances with artful precision and unerring accuracy.
Friday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. $65, $40, $30, $19.64. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
‘…
Rollin’ on the river’
Step into a virtual time machine and journey back to the glory days of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s with Commotion — the electrifying Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band. The musicians pride themselves on their commitment to faithfully reproducing the iconic CCR sound. From the soulful voice of Steve McLain to the mesmerizing guitar solos of Jimmy Ryan, every riff, melody and rhythm comes to life with precision. McLain possesses a vocal prowess rivaling the one and only John Fogerty. With his husky timbre, emotive delivery and uncanny ability to recreate Fogerty’s raw energy, be transported back to when CCR ruled the airwaves. They are joined drummer Mark Ellis and bassist George Foster, who deliver those infectious beats that were CCRs trademark.
Friday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.
Photos courtesy Hofstra University Museum of Art; Gift of the Estate of Yonia Fain Yonia Fain’s life is represented through his contemplative art, such as “Occupied City” (top left), “rouble Moving Into Harmony and Light,” (top right) and “Rage” (bottom right).
Sept. 28
Jessie’s Girl
Take out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage, Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. The band of NYC’s top rock/pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that “Back To The Eighties” vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as ‘80s icons, backed by a dynamic band, this is the definitive 80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of the most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade.
Theater meets live music, covered in ‘80s glitz. There’s no decade like the ‘80s — and no one does that era quite like Jessie’s Girl Throw on your best neon, use extra hair spray and head to Back To The Eighties — because it’s time to party like it’s 1989. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Art explorations
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program returns for a new season, Saturday, Sept. 21, 9, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.
Kids and their adult partners connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum. org for more information and to register or call (516) 484-9337.
Afternoon tunes
Eisenhower Park’s Noontime Concert series concludes, Wednesday, Sept. 25, noon2 p.m. Enjoy the classic oldies group The Tercels, reliving those great tunes of the ‘50s and ‘60s, plus more, at Field #1. Bring seating. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Tribute concert
Plaza Theatricals’ tribute series continues, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2:30 p.m., with Shades of Buble. An exciting trio brings the swinging standards and pop hits of Michael Bublé to the stage in an unforgettable high-energy event. This act consistently wows audiences with their harmonies, smooth choreography and charming good looks.
Enjoy big-band standards from the jazz era, classic hits from the 1950 through ‘70s, as well as Billboard chart toppers from today in this high-energy show that generates standing ovations from sold-out crowds. See the show at 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Concert time
Bagel Boss of Hewlett concert series continues, Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Acoustic Retro performsclassic rock songs from 1967 to 1975. Bagel Boss, 1352 Peninsula Blvd, Hewlett. For more information call (516)- 698600
Fascinating Fungi
Bring the kids to make some discoveries about mushrooms at Long Island Children’s Museum’s drop-in program, Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m. Did you know that some mushrooms can glow in the dark? Learn about the 113 species of mushroom that are considered bioluminescent, due to a chemical reaction that attracts bugs to help spread mushroom spores. Stop by to learn about these amazing fungi and make a glowing mushroom craft to bring home. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
Sunny Atlantic 5K Run/ Walk
Sunny Atlantic Beach Club holds its Annual 5K Run & Family Walk, Sunday, Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. and post-race refreshments will be served. Awards will be given out and free fnish line photos will be taken. Register online at CommunityChestSS. org, for more information call (516) 374-5800. Sunny Atlantic Beach Club, 2035 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach.
Sept. 25
Hempstead House tour
Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Wednesday, Sept. 25, noon-1 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age fnancier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Having an event?
Rock Hall’s Annual Country Fair
It’s not too early to start thinking about this local tradition. Join in Rock Hall 38th Annual Rock Hall Country Fair, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy entertainment and fall fun. Visit with colonial historians, explore the harvest market, craft vendors, antique cars, farm animals and pony rides. There is also a children’s craft area, pumpkin patch, “make your own” scarecrow and much more. Featured entertainer Will Shaw does juggling comic act. Free admission and parking. All fair proceeds beneft the Friends of Rock Hall. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence.
Game Time
Play canasta, mah jongg or Scrabble during in-person game time, on Monday, Sept. 23, 2-4:30 p.m., in the Bentley Room of Peninsula Public Library. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. Seating limited. First come, frst seated.
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Hundreds attend FCA’s Senior H.O.P.E. Fair
Family & Children’s Association (FCA), one of Long Island’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, hosted a highly successful Senior H.O.P.E. Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Samanea N.Y. Mall in Westbury. The free event, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, drew a large crowd of seniors and their families, offering a wealth of information and services aimed at improving their quality of life.
H.O.P.E., which stands for Happiness, Opportunity, Positive, Energy, was specifically designed to provide older adults with resources and knowledge to enhance their well-being. More than 50 vendors participated, offering attendees valuable insights into a wide range of services, including Medicare, mental health support, scam prevention, and substance use awareness. The fair also featured four educational workshops, technology training for seniors, and opportunities for caregivers to learn about support options. Additionally My Three Sons Bagels provided a free boxed lunch for the first 300 attendees.
FCA President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds emphasized the importance of events like the Senior H.O.P.E. Fair, especially as Long Island’s population continues to age. "It’s no secret that Long Island’s population is aging. Every year, our senior division helps more than 10,000 seniors improve their quality of life. The H.O.P.E. Fair allowed us to share these resources, and many others, with the broader Long Island community,
Reynolds said.
Lisa Stern, FCA’s Assistant Vice President for Senior & Adult Services, expressed her gratitude to the event's partners and the diverse group of vendors who made the fair possible. “We’re thrilled to have brought the H.O.P.E. Fair to Long Island’s senior population and their families. We couldn’t do this without our valued community partners, and we were happy to have vendors from diverse backgrounds offering a multitude of services to the senior community,” she said.
For those unable to attend, FCA offers continuous support to Long Island’s senior population through its many programs, reaching over 10,000 seniors each year. For more information about FCA’s services or future events, visit www.fcali.org.
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 spans various world cultures through a range of media.
It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Art League of L.I. exhibit
Sept. 28
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Art League of Long Island presents “Retrospect - The Individual Art of Collaboration in Reconstructive Surgery.” The exhibit delves into the interplay between personal artistry and collaborative efforts in the context of breast reconstruction, showcasing how the healing process can transcend medicine to become an inspiring narrative of restoration and personal resilience. This unique exhibition explores the intersection of medicine and art through the lens of two accomplished breast reconstruction surgeons, Dr. Ron Israeli and Dr. Jonathan Bank, whose careers and artistic endeavors are deeply intertwined.
The works on display show the multifaceted nature of artistic expression in medicine and surgery. Their work emphasizes the importance of collaborative creativity in the healing process, offering viewers a unique perspective on the emotional and physical aspects of breast reconstruction. On view Sept. 28 through Oct. 18. Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery at Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Visit artleagueli.org for more information.
(LEFT TO RIGHT) Paige O’Brien VP & Chief Development Officer and Kim Como, Marketing & Communications Director at FCA.
DR. JEFFREY L. REYNOLDS, CEO & President of FCA
GUESTS visiting the over 50 vendors to earn a wealth of new information.
Photos by Tim Baker
H.O.P.E. balloon arch greeting guests at the entrance.
FCA VAN outside the venue taught attendees about technology
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
RBS CITIZENS, NA F/K/A
CHARTER ONE BANK, Plaintiff -against- LAVERN BECKFORD AND NEVILLE
LEWIS, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 26, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on October 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of Cedarhurst Street, distant 537.35 feet Westerly and Southwesterly as measured along the southerly and Southeasterly side of Duston Road from the extreme Westerly end of the arc of a curve which connects the Southerly side of Duston Road with the Westerly side of Oakleigh Road; being a plot 129.43 feet by 10.89 feet by 121.28 feet by 112.71 feet by 37.82 feet.
Section: 39 Block: 549 Lot: 41. All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.
Said premises known as 1069 DUSTON ROAD, NORTH WOODMERE, NY 11581
Approximate amount of lien $717,014.19 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 011136/2014.
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 September 25, 2024 at 7:00PM. A ZOOM link to the meeting is available on our website a t www.hewlettharbor.gov.
All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for variance relief: 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 requests relief from Village zoning codes:
•Zoning Code 145-25
Accessory Structures (swimming pool): 15 ft is required for the rear yard setback.
Applicant is requesting 9.1 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 requesting 9.1 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 requesting 11.9 ft into the side yard setback.
•Zoning Code 145-12 Building Area: maximum is 30% as per chart in 145-19.
Applicant is requesting 38.5% which is over 10.5%.
Roman and Liana Mazo –1293 Seawane Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – is requesting to maintain pool equipment in the north side yard.
This dwelling is in a residential AB district.
Applicant requests relief from Village zoning code: •Zoning Code 145-25A states: Accessory Buildings (pool equipment) shall not be nearer than 20’ to a side yard property line.
Pool equipment is stored 15 ft. to the property line.
Eduard Isakov – 15 Thixton Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 –is requesting to install an inground pool, pool equipment and AC units (ductless). This dwelling is in a residential AB district. Applicant requests relief from Village zoning codes:
• Zoning Code 145-19 states lot coverage is the percentage of the total area of a zoning lot covered by impervious materials. The maximum
permitted in an AB zone is 25%. Applicant is seeking 38.9%.
• Zoning Code 145-25A states accessory structures (pool equipment and AC units) shall not be nearer to any property line than 20 ft in a residence AB district.
Applicant is requesting a 15 ft 1 inch side yard setback for the pool equipment, and an 18 ft side yard setback for the AC units.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DR. JULIO NOVELLO, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD
Tommy MontemaranoBuilding Superintendent
Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York September 6, 2024 148914
LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST
LEGAL NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 09/26/2024 at 7 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:
Petition of CHABAD OF FIVE TOWNS INC.
Premises: 74 MAPLE AVE
Sec/Blk/Lot 39/259/24
Case # 2024-014
CONSTRUCT 3 Story
Religious Building Variance from: inclusive of all lots indicated below lots 2,3,4,24-26,227
265-33 Permitted Uses
No building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected or altered for other than one or more of the following specifed uses:
A.
LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Atlantic Beach will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY to amend the Code of the Village of Atlantic Beach Chapter 74 - Building Construction Standards.
A copy of the text will be on fle in the offce of the Village Clerk.
At such public hearing all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard.
Dates: September 10, 2024
By Order of the Board of Trustees
Emily Siniscalchi, Village Clerk 149067
LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Atlantic Beach will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY to amend the Code of the Village of Atlantic Beach Chapter 235 - Parking prohibited at all timesBay Boulevard between Albany and Broome.
A copy of the text will be on fle in the offce of the Village Clerk.
At such public hearing all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard.
Dates: September 10, 2024 By Order of the Board of Trustees
Emily Siniscalchi, Village Clerk 149068
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[Amended 3-6-1967]
E. Accessory uses, customarily incident to the above uses, but not including a business or building or use not located on the same lots with the building or use to which it is accessory. A garage or a group of garages for more than two motor vehicles shall not be permitted as an accessory use. Each and every garage shall be at least 25 feet from any street line except on plots having a width of less than 50 feet located on a corner in which case such garage shall be placed on said property at a point as far distant as possible from any street line.
Garages comprising a portion of the main dwelling shall be deemed a portion of that building and the front, side and rear yard restrictions shall be applicable thereto.
One-family dwellings which may include, in addition to the dwelling, the offce of a professional (limited to a physician, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, registered nurse providing counseling services only, attorney, accountant, architect or professional engineer), when actually used as the private dwelling of the aforesaid professional person, and the same individual who occupies the offce shall reside within said premises and shall be the owner of record. No other professional shall use said offce, regardless of his/her relationship to the owner-professional. The offce space for said physician, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, registered nurse providing counseling services only, attorney, accountant, architect or professional engineer, may contain the following and shall not exceed the same: a waiting room, consultation room, two treatment and/or examining rooms and one bathroom with a total foor area not to exceed 600 square feet. The offce space shall be entirely on the frst foor of the premises and shall have a direct access by means of one entrance door to the interior of the residential portion.
[Amended 7-7-2014 by L.L. No. 8-2015; 11-7-2016 by L.L. No. 10-2018]
B. Places of worship.
[Amended 3-6-1967; 10-6-1997 by L.L. No. 9-1997]
C. Libraries, public museums and also schools as herein defned.
[Amended 3-6-1967]
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street and on-site parking space for each fve students in the 11th grade or above, or one off-street and on-site parking space for each four assembly seats, whichever is greater.
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Dated: September 18, 2024 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals 149069
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LEGAL NOTICE
Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment: $273,926.00 plus interest and costs.
Docket Number: 19cv-04533 Allan B. Mendelsohn, Esq., Referee 149058
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Offcers 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 09/25/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 AM 601/24. INWOODSebastiana Martinez, Renewal of grant to maintain 2-family dwelling., S/s Bayview Ave., 100’ W/o Craft St., a/k/a 479 Bayview Ave. 610/24. - 611/24. WOODMERE - Hillel M. Tuchman, Variances, height, lot area occupied, front yard setback on Peninsula Blvd. & rear yard setback, construct 2-story & 2nd story addition, both attached to dwelling; Variances, front yard & side yard setback to maintain 2 a/c units, both attached to dwelling., S/E cor. Peninsula Blvd. & Edward Ave., a/k/a 705 Peninsula Blvd. 614/24. INWOOD - Jaime Romero, Variance, lot area, construct 2-story & 2nd story addition, & convert 1-family to 2family dwelling., W/s Clinton Ave., 520’ N/o Wanser Ave., a/k/a 53 Clinton 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 Inwood & Woodmere within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF 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, September 19, 2024, at 3:00PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of discussing/ voting on the hiring of a new security offcer/ constable to help ensure the safety of the Village. A Zoom link will also be available on our website a t www.hewlettharbor.gov. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR
NICOLE GIACOPELLI VILLAGE CLERK
Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York September 16, 2024 149071
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NCI ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, Against FREDERICK NEIL KLEIN
A/K/A FREDERICK KLEIN
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (BROOKLYN) WINDWARD BORA, LLC.; Plaintiff v. OSNAT ZINNAR, et al; Defendants
Attorneys for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1408, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677
Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 2/12/24, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder in the EDNY-Brooklyn, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201. On October 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM. Premises known as 965 Cedarhurst Street, North Woodmere, NY 11581
Section: 0039 Block:
00549-00 Lot: 00002
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.
As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.
A/K/A FRED KLEIN, JODI KLEIN, DEBBIE G. KLEIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/27/2019, 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 on 10/22/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 58 Brower Avenue, Woodmere, New York 11598, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Woodmere (Formerly Woodsburgh) In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 41 Block 24 Lot 326 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,162,718.94 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 0003350/2012 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 7/31/24 File Number: 109-0035 SH 149030
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A column went ‘clunk’
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Q. We were sitting in our living room and heard a loud clunk. We went to investigate, thinking something spooky or structural had happened, maybe in our attic. It turned out that a steel post in our basement had just rusted out and fallen over, probably from saltwater during the hurricane flooding we had. Should we be concerned? The floor seems to be level, and not bouncy or anything. What should we do? Can we replace the column to save money?
A. Sometimes things do go bump in the middle of the night. (People sometimes ask me if these questions are real. You actually called me about this, as a former client, and I was able to stop over and look at the problem.) You were right to be concerned, and to react quickly instead of waiting to see what could happen next.
I can report that your crawl space went through a significant amount of repair, but is in otherwise pristine condition after the flooding occurred. Unlike many people I meet with, you took pictures of the stripped bare structure, and could show me the ones you kept in a computer file. That was important in determining what to do next, because the main beam supporting the house is partially enclosed with marine plywood and has several adjustable columns, which I never recommend for permanently supporting loads, especially in a potential flood-prone crawl space under a home.
Now I have photos to prove what I have often said about adjustable columns, the ones with either pegs or adjustable screws or, like your columns, both pegs and a large adjustable screw at the top. I am in favor of full steel columns that aren’t lightweight, but rather have heavyweight sidewalls of ¼-inch-thick steel.
It isn’t that the adjustable columns aren’t strong enough. My concern is that they be installed correctly and how long they will last, especially in a corrosive environment. Almost every adjustable column I have ever seen is installed incorrectly, upside down. The manufacturer specifically instructs that the adjustment portion of the column should be at the bottom, not at the top. After installing a correctly calculated spread footing, the column is installed so that when the floor slab is poured in place, the concrete will enclose the screw adjustment section of the column.
In a flood zone, I always recommend that plastic be in place around the base of the column before the concrete pour is made, to keep saltwater from directly contacting the steel. Even though the steel must be coated with rust-preventive paint, concrete acts like a sponge, and the salt builds up and remains around the steel after each flooding episode. Even better, I recommend solid concrete block columns to support the beam in a flood hazardprone area. They will last a hundred years longer than the steel. You can do the work yourself and avoid things that go bump in the night. Good luck!
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HoWARD KopEL
lection Day is creeping ever closer, and, understandably, the national election is critical for all of us, with issues such as inflation, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and others that will impact all of us for the next four years. While the presidential race seems to suck up all the oxygen in the room, however, there are important local issues affecting our daily lives that involve the Nassau County Legislature, and I wanted to share my thoughts on two of them. First, the Mask Transparency Act. The county’s legislative majority recently passed this groundbreaking local law, which prohibits the wearing of a mask in public. The purpose of the legislation is to prevent those who intend to commit nefarious acts — for instance, theft, or the harassment of people based on their religious or political beliefs — from deliberately hiding their identities from cameras or police by wearing masks.
If police see someone wearing a mask, the law allows them to investigate, and they ultimately can request that the offender remove the mask. If the person refuses, he or she can be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. Of course, there are exemptions, such as those for people who wear a mask for health reasons or because of their religious beliefs. So far, since the law went into effect in mid-August, two people have been arrested and charged, one who was carrying an illegal weapon and another who was found with burglar tools. The law is working as intended.
Some thoughts on the new mask law and Sands’ proposal for the Coliseum.
While the legislation enjoys wide support, it has also faced some opposition. This opposition seemed to center on those who claim that the law endangers their health — although health needs are a clear exemption — and some who believe that the law is biased against minority communities, although there is no basis for such a claim.
Unfortunately, some of the opposition to the law resulted in unseemly behavior at the Legislative hearing that
Aled to its adoption, when some speakers refused to honor the rules that apply to all public speakers at such hearings. Shamefully, one sitting legislator joined in this bad behavior, shouting baseless accusations of bias against Black people, leaving the dais, and attempting to impede police officers who were trying to remove a disruptive person so that the hearing could continue and the opinions of the many people waiting to speak could be heard. I am certainly hopeful that we will never see a repeat performance of that kind of behavior in the legislative chamber.
While The Mask Transparency Act is being challenged in the courts, I believe that this powerful public safety tool for the police to utilize will survive all challenges and remain in effect.
The second issue is the Sands New York integrated resort. For decades, the huge parcel of land around the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum has been underutilized, despite numerous attempts by successive county executives to find a productive use. To date, all such attempts have failed.
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We hope that challenge may soon be over, thanks to the efforts of County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who negotiated an agreement with Las Vegas Sands to, potentially, build a worldclass entertainment and hospitality complex on the site. This development, once completed, would provide thousands of permanent jobs, while the construction phase would likewise employ thousands of union workers. The project, if approved, would be a huge economic boost for Nassau County, and would greatly assist in keeping our taxes down by generating tens of millions of dollars in annual tax revenues.
The Legislature recently began a comprehensive environmental review that, once adopted, will lead to a vote by the Legislature to approve the necessary lease for the Sands to develop the site. After that it will be up to the Town of Hempstead to approve the necessary zoning, and from there it will hopefully result in Gov. Kathy Hochul selecting the Sands for one of the three downstate gaming licenses that will be granted, ultimately allowing this transformative project to become a reality.
Howard Kopel represents Nassau County’s 7th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s presiding officer.
healing in the woods
cold wind, as loud as a trumpet, whipped across the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s highest peak in the Adirondacks, on Aug. 17. I could see only feet in front of me, because the mountain, at 5,344 feet above sea level, was enveloped by clouds. Then a light rain started to patter across the rocky slab at my feet. I was in a dreamscape, surrounded by massive boulders and tall piles of rocks called cairns, intended to guide hikers through stormy conditions. Then, out of the fog, two 20-something hikers appeared like apparitions, wearing nothing more than shorts, T-shirts and sneakers, each carrying but one small water bottle.
The two moved across the steep, slippery rock like cats, seemingly unfazed by the increasingly concerning weather. One pulled out a short joint and inhaled it all at once. He and his hiking partner stood at Marcy’s highest point and joked that they were the highest
men in New York. Then they asked if we — my son, Andrew, my soon-to-be son-in-law, Matteo, and I — would like our photo taken at the summit. We did, and the fellow toking the joint obliged.
The pair were from Massachusetts, but mostly hiked in New Hampshire, they said. They had never climbed Mount Marcy before. I remarked that I had last made the ascent 45 years ago.
“What were you, 3?” the smoker asked.
“Actually, I was 12.”
“Whoa.”
DI’m a nearly lifelong Long Islander accustomed to a virtually flat landscape, and the Adirondack High Peaks region has lived in my imagination since I first visited the area as a Boy Scout with Troop 79, in Suffolk County, during my middle school years. I could never reconcile in my mind the massiveness of the mountains, the sheer grandeur of them. Even as a child, I understood how special they were, and how fortunate I was to visit them.
take in the spectacular view (on a clear day, it’s said you can see Mount Royal, in Montreal, 65 miles away, from Marcy’s summit), but my older self understood how privileged I was to be in this place. To be consumed by the weather was an experience unto itself, one part eerie, one part mystical.
espite the fog atop Mount Marcy, I understood how privileged I was to be there.
I had decided during the coronavirus pandemic that I wanted — I needed — to return to Mount Marcy, and I wrote about that desire in a Herald column in March 2021, “Reflections on a pandemic year.” I was the Heralds’ executive editor at the time, and like so many people then, I was exhausted, mentally as well as physically, having covered the pandemic for a year. My mind often wandered to the forests of my childhood, both on Long Island and in the Adirondacks and Catskills. I longed for the quiet and solitude of the woods.
I climbed Bear Mountain, in New York’s Hudson Highlands, with my wife, Katerina, in June. It was a distressingly hot day, but we made it. Then Andrew and Matteo proposed that we climb Marcy this summer, and I was all in. I didn’t hesitate. Now it’s on to Katahdin, in Maine, hopefully in one of the coming summers.
The experiences of climbing Bear Mountain and Mount Marcy were made more special and lasting in my memory because I shared them with family. Only my daughter, Alexandra, was missing, but I’m certain she will be trekking with us into the mountains in the near future.
Like so many, I was hyper-focused on my work during the pandemic. It was all we had. I still love my work — now as a full-time Hofstra University journalism professor. But to this day, more than a year after the official end of the “Covid-19 emergency” in May 2023, my mind often drifts to the woods, to nature. It is there that we find the psychic and spiritual healing that so many of us still so desperately need.
On the day Andrew, Matteo and I made our ascent, the weather was less than ideal. A younger version of me might have been disappointed not to
“I hope to climb Bear Mountain, Mount Marcy and Mount Katahdin again, and perhaps others as well,” I wrote. “I hope. I hope. I hope. We must keep hope alive to remember why we should do all we can to survive these terrible and terrifying times.”
History is often perceived as something static — a collection of events consigned to textbooks, memorialized in museums, or commemorated on anniversaries. It can feel as though history lives on dusty bookshelves, far removed from our daily lives.
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But history isn’t merely a record of the past, frozen in time. Rather, it is a living, breathing thing, continuously shaping the present and influencing the future.
History evolves as it is interpreted, re-examined and passed down through generations. One way to understand its dynamic nature is by noting how institutions like fire departments are now hiring young people who were born after Sept. 11, 2001 — a day that still feels so recent and vivid to many of us.
This milestone is a potent reminder that history is an ever-evolving force that defines generational perspectives, values and narratives.
Many of us remember where we were and what we were doing on 9/11, as do members of older generations who remember where they were when they heard that President John F. Kennedy had been shot, or that Pearl Harbor had been attacked.
For firefighters — and especially those who serve in New York City and on Long Island — no date holds deeper meaning than Sept. 11. The bravery of the many first responders who ran
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toward the hellish chaos at the World Trade Center, intending to save lives, has become emblematic of the courage and sacrifice inherent in their profession.
That fire departments are now hiring people who were not alive when the towers fell highlights the inevitability of generational change and the idea that history is always moving forward, even when it feels as if time has stood still.
These young recruits are entering a world shaped by the consequences of 9/11, yet they engage with it in a different way. For them, Sept. 11 is, yes, history, but not a memory — a chapter learned in school rather than a harrowing, indelible life experience.
This generational shift forces us to confront the duality of history: it is at once deeply personal and profoundly collective. For those of us who lived through 9/11 — and particularly the millions who could see the smoking wreckage from their homes or offices, with no need of a television screen — the event has become part of the fabric of our lives. For those born afterward, it is something learned about and appreciated through second-hand accounts.
Nonetheless, their presence in firefighting gear yet to be soiled signals that history is alive, breathing new life into the institutions that helped shape it. Eerily similar to the refrain repeated by Jewish people immersed in their
own living history since the Holocaust, “Never again,” fire departments across the United States, as far removed from New York as Alaska, echo the phrase, “Never forget.”
There, the Kenai Fire Department — more than 4,500 miles from ground zero — commemorates 9/11 every year as if its members, too, were just a truck ride from where the planes hit.
“The greatest thing we can do to honor the lives lost on 9/11 is to strive to be the people we were on Sept. 12, when we all came together, we all felt like one nation, one people,” Jay Teague, chief of the Kenai department, said at its Sept. 11 ceremony last week, as reported by KDLL public radio. “We get lost in the daily strife, the daily frustrations, and we lose that sometimes, but I think that’s probably the best sentiment we can end on, is that we should strive to be the people we were on Sept. 12.”
As young recruits join firehouses in New York City, on Long Island and across the country, they bring with them a new understanding of public service, informed not only by the legacy of 9/11, but the challenges they have faced in the post-9/11 world, marked by heightened security, shifting global politics, a pandemic and a divided country.
This generational handoff underscores the vitality of history. It is not static; it does not belong solely to the past. Rather, it lives on through the people who reinterpret it and shape it anew.
As election season heats up, the League of Women Voters of Central Nassau and partners such as New Yorkers for Equal Rights and the New York Civil Liberties Union continue to advocate for and educate about Proposal 1, appearing on state ballots in the upcoming election, through postcarding, phonebanking, canvassing and public appearances. We remind New York voters to “flip their ballot” on Nov. 5 and vote on Prop 1, which expands on the current state Equal Rights Amendment to include protections against discrimination for all New Yorkers.
Moreover, LWVCN recently joined the Sign4ERA. org team — which advocates for the long-overdue certification and publication of the federal ERA — when the organization’s chair, former New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, and her colleagues visited Garden City on Sept. 1 to ask U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito for his support. D’Esposito, who represents the 4th Congressional District, is one of a few remaining members of Congress needed to sign a House discharge petition that would bring HJ Resolution 25 — removing the deadline for
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Honoring our immigrant ancestors
immigration has been a contentious topic for the past few years, as the migrant crisis at the southern border has continuously grabbed headlines, prompted intense debate and served as a major policy point for candidates in elections across the nation.
While Americans have always, and likely will always, disagree on how to handle this issue, there’s no denying the increasingly vitriolic, outlandish and in many cases outright racist language used to describe these immigrants.
Every American is a descendant of immigrants, whether your ancestors came here on the Mayflower, through Ellis Island or, in recent decades, on a plane. My ancestors came from Italy, Scotland, England, France and Germany, some as early as the 1600s and some as late as the early 1900s.
So it’s disappointing, as someone who was raised to take pride in my family’s history, who learned about the struggles that my Italian and Jewish relatives faced when they arrived, to see how willing many Americans are to assume the worst about all immigrants.
There are some who will say, “I don’t hate all immigrants — just the illegals who come to our country to steal our jobs and murder us.” While I can appreciate the very real worries about gang members or criminals arriving in our neighborhoods, I’d like to ask a simple question.
How do you think your immigrant ancestors would feel if someone accused them of eating dogs?
iI can promise you, most of our ancestors did face discrimination when they came to this country. In the mid-1800s, when waves of Germans and Irish arrived, and decades later, when Italian, Greek, Russian, Jewish and more people came here in droves, they faced the racist backlash that many immigrants are still facing today.
their journey over. They drew caricatures, published cartoons calling Irishmen “wild beasts,” and ran political campaigns on a platform that the Irish were not fit to be members of civilized society.
t’s frustrating to see many Americans assume the worst about immigrants.
According to Kevin Kenny, a professor of history at Boston College, “Native-born Americans criticized Irish immigrants for their poverty and manners, their supposed laziness and lack of discipline, their public drinking style, their Catholic religion, and their capacity for criminality and collective violence. In both words and pictures, critics of the Irish measured character by perceived physical appearance.”
Sound familiar?
The Know Nothing Party of the 1850s was a nativist political movement that opposed Catholic immigration into the country. They ran on a platform of keeping America Protestant and “pure,” rejecting the notion that Catholics and non-Anglo-Saxon peoples had anything to offer our young nation.
The Know Nothings used slurs to insult the many Irish immigrants who had fled the Great Famine, many of whom endured hellish conditions on
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the ratification of the ERA — to the House floor for a vote.
Since Virginia was the 38th state to ratify the ERA in 2020, we have the threefourths majority of states needed to affirm it as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution. As of Sept. 1, the discharge petition had been signed by 214 House members, and needed 218 signatures to move to a floor vote. So if you live in District 4 — which includes Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Carle Place, East Meadow, Elmont, the Five Towns, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Garden City Park, Hempstead, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Merrick, New Hyde Park, Ocean-side, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Seaford, Uniondale, Valley Stream, Wantagh, West Hempstead and Westbury — and you support the ERA, contact D’Esposito’s office, at desposito.house.gov, as soon as possible, and ask him to sign Discharge Petition No. 6. This federal equal rights legislation is long overdue, and we are close to making history by seeing it finally published in the Constitution, where, arguably, it always should have been.
On Tuesday, which, auspiciously, was both Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day, representatives of the LWVCN, the National Council of Jewish Women and the New York chapter of the National Organization for Women were scheduled to visit D’Esposito’s office to
discuss the urgency and significance of the federal ERA, not only for New Yorkers but for all Americans.
SUSAN CUSHMAN, PH.D. LWVCN advocacy chair
Garden City
Funding from Washington and Albany is crucial to LIRR’s operations
To the Editor:
The Long Island Rail Road still needs to reach a state of good repair for its existing fleet, stations, elevators, escalators, signals, interlockings, track, power, yards and shops. That also includes more stations reaching compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Maintenance programs for all operating assets also need to be fully funded, and completed on time, to ensure riders safe, uninterrupted, reliable service.
Since its creation in 1964, the Urban Mass Transit Administration — which since 1991 has been known as the Federal Transit Administration — has provided billions of dollars to pay for many of these capital improvements. The LIRR’s share of the FTA’s annual grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
of Independence — which features the signatures of eight immigrants — to today. From early arrivers like Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who built Fort West Point and helped the Americans win the Battle of Saratoga, to later ones like Andrew Carnegie, the tycoon who dominated the steel industry in the 19th century — neither of whom had ‘legal’ documentation when they arrived — immigrants have always had an outsized impact as workers, innovators and leaders.
Arguably the most famous immigrant in our history, Alexander Hamilton, came to New York as a boy with nothing, and ended up one of our most influential Founding Fathers. I wonder what people these days would call the immigrant orphan child of a prostitute from the Caribbean with no formal schooling.
I’m not saying people don’t have a right to be concerned about illegal immigration. It’s a serious issue that has remained unresolved through far too many administrations of both parties. But we must remember that our words have meaning, and that when we make blanket judgments about people or groups, we are, as the adage goes, cutting off our nose to spite our face. Because immigrants have always been the backbone of this country, from the day of the signing of the Declaration
Immigration is difficult. It is a quagmire that provides immeasurable benefits while, conversely, creating serious social, economic and political pressures. But we should never resort to reductive and hateful stereotypes.
Every immigrant, no matter how he or she came here, is a human being, and should be treated as such. Don’t make the same mistake the people who called my relatives “wops” and “dagos” did, and assume they have less to offer.
Will Sheeline is a senior reporter covering Glen Cove, Glen Head, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff. Comments? WSheeline@ liherald.com.
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averages 15 percent. In 2024, this should total $270 million of $1.8 billion in federal grant funding.
The state Department of Transportation also provides Statewide Transportation Operating Assistance on an annual basis to the MTA and the LIRR. Let’s give thanks to both Washington and Albany for continued financial support for our LIRR, the
nation’s largest commuter railroad. LARRY PENNER Great Neck
Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.
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