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Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, center, at one of five newly rediscovered graves of Revolutionary War veterans, with Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, right, Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato and a member of the Songs of the American Revolution.
By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
A recent ceremony at the Baptist Church Cemetery, in Oyster Bay, honored the graves of five Revolutionary War veterans whose service to the nation was largely forgotten until the graves were rediscovery by a local volunteer.
The Sept. 25 event, attended by town officials, members of the Long Island chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and history enthusiasts, commemorated the lives of Capt. Abraham Van Wyck, Dr. Justus Storrs, John and William Wright and Ephraim Townsend.
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Clerk Richard LaMarca and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato attended the ceremony, at which a historical marker was unveiled. The event marked a significant moment in the town’s ongoing effort to preserve its historical heritage and honor those who fought for the country’s independence.
“Much of Oyster Bay’s historical notoriety comes from Robert Townsend, Culper Junior of Washington’s Culper Spy Ring,” Saladino said at the ceremony. “Today we ensure that our heroes are properly recognized, and help forever memorialize them in a plaque dedicated by the Sons of the Ameri-
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By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries across the globe, and school districts on Long Island are no exception. Educators and administrators in the North Shore, Locust Valley and Oyster BayEast Norwich school districts are grappling with how to integrate AI into the classroom while managing its risks.
Locust Valley and Oyster BayEast Norwich are in the early stages of navigating AI’s role in education, though the impact of the technology industry’s adoption of AI is already noticeable.
Wstudents’ individual needs.
“It’s not so much that we’re using AI directly in the form of ChatGPT, but rather, AI is built into the products we already use,” Packert explained.
He added that he sees great potential in AI’s ability to tailor education to individual students’ interests and needs, including those with disabilities. But he echoed concerns about privacy, security and the ethical implications of relying too heavily on AI.
e’re working toward a future where AI enhances learning, but doesn’t replace it.
CHRIS ZUBLIONIS Superintendent, North Shore School District
Ken Packert, Locust Valley’s executive director of administrative operations and technology, explained that AI has been quietly integrated into existing applications like Grammarly and IXL, platforms that provide real-time feedback and adapt to
“There’s always the question of bias and misinformation — what are these suggestions based on, and are they safe for our students?” Packert said.
At Oyster Bay-East Norwich, Superintendent Francesco Ianni emphasized that the district is still in the learning phase, focused on providing educators with the necessary professional development to help students use AI responsi-
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bly and effectively.
“Right now, teachers are trying to figure out how to use AI in ways that enhance learning, rather than just as a tool for students to complete assignments,” Ianni said.
North Shore is in its second year of exploring AI’s potential to enhance learning, while simultaneously developing policies to address concerns about academic integrity and student well-being. Superintendent Chris Zublionis explained that while the district is enthusiastic about AI’s potential, it is proceeding cautiously. At the same time, educators see the promise it offers for personalizing learning.
“Teachers were concerned about academic integrity, whether the work students were submitting was original or AI-generated,” Zublionis said, noting that those concerns arose early in the 2022-23 school year, after the release of popular AI tools like ChatGPT.
“AI has a lot of promise when it comes to differentiating instruction and making learning more accessible for students who may need additional support,” he said. But he stressed that the district has not yet implemented any formal AI tools for students or teachers. “We are still in the exploration stage, experimenting with what’s possible before putting anything into formal practice.”
One tool that is generating buzz among district leaders is OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4.0, which can perform tasks such as solving complex algebraic equations step by step when presented with an image of a problem. Zublionis called the platform’s potential “amazing,” but he also emphasized that any AI-generated content must be scrutinized for accuracy.
“It’s like the internet — it’s not infallible, so you always have to approach it with a healthy skepticism,” he said.
Education experts emphasized that AI can be harmful to students, similar
to social media.
Zublionis acknowledged the risks of students using AI to complete assignments dishonestly. While the district uses detection software such as Turnitin to flag potentially AI-generated writing, he stressed that the real solution is creating assignments that can’t be completed simply with the use of a prompt.
“We’re looking to do more deliberate professional development on it and adopt policies at the district level,” he said.
Currently, North Shore High School is working on its own academic integrity policy on AI, and the district plans to follow suit.
Zublionis also raised concerns about the potential misuse of AI outside of academics, particularly in cyberbullying. “The idea of students using AI to create
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deepfakes or other harmful content is very scary,” he said. He described how easy it is for AI programs to generate fake videos that can be used maliciously, adding that the issue has already surfaced in other parts of the country.
Despite these concerns, Zublionis said he believed that AI, when used responsibly, could help bridge educational gaps. He said that the district’s technology committee, composed of parents, educators and administrators, is actively researching how AI can be safely integrated into the curriculum, and plans to present its findings to the Board of Education in January.
“For students who can’t afford tutors, AI has the potential to level the playing field,” Zublionis said. “It can provide support with homework, and help make complex texts more accessible to students with different reading levels.”
A second committee, focused on social media, smartphones and student well-being, is also looking at how AI impacts life outside the classroom. Zublionis said that the district is developing a technology white paper to formalize its stance on AI and inform future policy decisions.
“We can’t ignore this,” he said. “The wall between what happens in school and out of school is thinner than ever, so we need to address AI both academically and socially.”
As AI continues to evolve, the challenge for school districts across the North Shore is to harness its potential while safeguarding academic integrity and student safety. For North Shore, Locust Valley and Oyster BayEast Norwich, the goal is to ensure that AI remains a tool for learning, not a crutch for shortcuts or a vehicle for harm.
“We’re working toward a future where AI enhances learning, but doesn’t replace it,” Zublionis concluded.
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The Locust Valley Central School District will not be hosting the Remembrance Bowl, a game meant to commemorate paratroopers who fought to liberate France during World War II, again this year, but it is still keeping the mission on passing the history of those soldiers to the next generation.
In Sept. 2023, Locust Valley High School hosted the first state-side rendition of the football game played between the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. As part of the event, the district partnered with Patton Legacy Sports and local organization Operation Democracy to bring the game home and write new, age-appropriate curriculums for students from grades pre-K-12. This year, the district continued those curriculums and passed the game onto Cold Spring Harbor High School.
Through the week of Sept. 23, Locust Valley educators continued to build on last year’s lessons with presentations from war re-enactors from France and class activities to help students understand the bravery of the men who liberated Europe.
At the elementary school level, students learned about the meaning behind symbols such as the poppy flower. Christine Arthur and Margaret McDermott’s fifth grade class at Bayville Intermediate School created parachutes and attached them to action figures to try to simulate the airborne units that played a huge role in the liberation of Europe.
Middle and high schoolers attended assemblies during which Helen Patton of the Patton Foundation, Jeff Wells of the veteran organization Walk Among Heroes, Cathy Souref of Operation Democracy and French representative of the group Friends of the American Veterans screened “The Sixth of June,” and answered questions about the struggles Allied troops encountered on D-Day.
High school art students met and discussed their
and
their own parachutes attached to action figures to see how difficult it was for Airborne units in World War II.
storytelling projects with Korean artist Jeongmin Kim, who attended the 80th D-Day commemoration in France and created illustrations for Walk Among Heroes. Film students met with filmmaker Doug Stapleton and writer Jeff Stoffer, who created the book and film “The Mother of Normandy: The Story of
one Renaud.”
One of the most common and devastating misconceptions about elder law estate planning is that it is too late to save money from nursing home costs. On the contrary, there are crisis planning tools that may save substantial assets from being spent on nursing home costs, even after the client has already entered the nursing home. Almost always, if there are assets left, much can be saved. There are only three ways to pay for nursing home costs – your own assets, long-term care insurance (owned by less than five percent of the population), or Medicaid provided by the government.
Many people know about the “five-year look-back period” and assume nothing can be done without advance planning. The fiveyear look-back rule means that if you gave any gifts away within the last five years, when asking for Medicaid to pay for nursing home costs, the gift amount creates a penalty period, which results in a period of ineligibility for Medicaid coverage.
Despite the five-year look-back, New
York law allows people to protect assets from nursing home costs, even without pre-planning. For single applicants, you may be able to save about half of the assets through the “gift and loan” strategy. For married couples, where one spouse needs a nursing home, “spousal refusal” may protect substantial amounts of assets for the spouse at home. These techniques are discussed in detail at trustlaw.com, under “Practice Areas”, then “Medicaid Strategies”.
The five-year look-back rule does not affect eligibility of Medicaid home care, also known as “community” Medicaid. Currently, an applicant may transfer their assets out of their name and still qualify for home care in the next month.
Many assets, such as retirement accounts, rental properties and even the family home in certain cases, are exempt from Medicaid. The bottom line is that if someone you love is in failing health, the sooner you consult an elder law attorney the more you will likely be able to save assets.
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The Town of Oyster Bay will host a fall ‘Dune Day’ initiative on Oct. 13 at TOBAY Beach, beginning at 10 a.m. The dune planting program, held annually in the spring, is being added this fall after a major storm washed away much of the TOBAY shoreline in advance of the summer. To save the summer season for town residents, officials replenished the beach with 33,000 tons of sand in advance of the summer.
“After we successfully rebuilt much of our shoreline to ensure our residents could enjoy their summer at TOBAY Beach, our town looked into securing grant funding for new dune grass so a follow up planting program could take place in the fall to help further protect the new dunes that were constructed,” explained Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We were successful in securing a
$15,000 grant from the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District to replace the dune grass washed away this spring and help protect the dunes which are vital to protecting our beach.”
The Dune Stabilization Project helps preserve the beach and barrier island as dunes along the south shore continue to face environmentally damaging storms that can have a significant impact on the beach. Statistics indicate that the planting of dune grass provides a natural shield that is perfect for withstanding storm surges and high winds.
To register in advance as a volunteer, residents can visit OysterBayTown. com/volunteerform. For additional information, contact the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 6775943 or email Environmental@oysterbay-ny.gov.
In an effort to study and boost the local clam and oyster population, the Town of Oyster Bay approved a temporary 6-month shellfish harvesting moratorium on 1,850 acres of underwater land in Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor. These lands, previously leased and harvested by a commercial shellfish harvesting company, must be studied to understand the impact of decades-long harvesting on the sea bottom while laying the groundwork for repopulating local waters with baby clams and oysters. Annually, the Town of Oyster Bay populates these waters with millions of baby shellfish.
“Friends of the Bay and local environmental groups have all asked for and helped us in this process. This temporary moratorium will help us strengthen the health of the harbor while not impacting any current shellfish harvesting by local baymen on the more than 4,000 acres they currently fish,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “Harvesting in public waters will continue as currently allowed, with no changes to access or regulations, ensuring that local baymen and recreational anglers/ shellfish harvesters can continue their activities without any disruption.”
On Oct. 1 the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Environmental Resources will temporarily prevent shellfish harvesting activities on 1,850 acres to comprehensively evaluate bay bottom conditions. Shellfish density and sediment surveys will provide the data-driven foundation for developing effective strategy for all harbor users.
Due to lease agreements first entered nearly 100 years ago, the Town of Oyster Bay has been unable to study these underwater lands during the lease period.
The temporary moratorium will provide the necessary time to collect scientific data on shellfish populations, sediment conditions, and overall ecosystem health—critical information that is currently unknown and essential for informed management. Similar moratoriums have been effectively used in other states, such as Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia, to protect marine resources and develop restoration strategies.
Friends of the Bay, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, and employees from the Department of Environmental Resources expressed support for a temporary moratorium based on their professional experience.
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The ceremony, organized in collaboration with the Sons, was part of the organization’s mission to educate future generations and honor those who served in the Revolution. Since its founding in 1889, the group has been committed to preserving the early history of the United States and recognizing the sacrifices made by patriots. The ceremony took on added significance as the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War approaches, with the organization making a concerted effort to mark Revolutionary War veterans’ graves across the country.
The graves at Baptist Church Cemetery were recently rediscovered by Matthew Moshen, a volunteer for the Oyster Bay Historical Society and a member of the Long Island chapter of the Sons. Moshen’s research into the history of the cemetery, on Orchard Street, led to his discovery. His work began as part of a plaque project initiated by the Sons to identify and honor Revolutionary War patriots buried in Long Island cemeteries.
“I was doing some research on this cemetery, and I found one name,” Moshen said. “Then, as I dug a little deeper, I found five.”
The cemetery, an inconspicuous plot nestled between two houses, had long gone unnoticed by most passersby. But Moshen’s research, which involved cross-referencing historical records and using resources such as findagrave.com, uncovered the stories of five men who served in the American militia.
“If you’re driving up the little hill on Orchard Street, going west, you’d miss it a million times,” Moshen said.
Although many of the headstones in the cemetery have become illegible over the years, Moshen used a
Elected officials joined local historians and educators to honor five Revolutionary War veterans who were buried, and long forgotten, in Baptist Church Cemetery in Oyster Bay.
combination of historical charts and local resources to identify the graves. Among the five, Capt. Abraham Van Wyck had previously been recognized with a plaque, but the other four veterans had largely been forgotten until Moshen’s discovery.
At the ceremony, Moshen spoke about the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by soldiers like Van Wyck and Storrs, and the Wright and Townsend families.
“These men may not be household names, like George Washington or John Adams, but their contributions were no less critical,” Moshen said. “By remembering their service, we connect our town to the larger story of America’s fight for independence.”
A color guard invited by the Sons added to the solemnity of the occasion, and roses were placed on each of the graves. The ceremony concluded with the unveiling of the historical plaque, which details the contributions of the five men and ties the cemetery to the broader national effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the war.
For Moshen, the importance of the event went beyond just honoring the past. He emphasized that recognizing the contributions of ordinary soldiers helps make history feel more tangible and accessible.
“When you make history local or personal, you strengthen these connections and make history come alive,” he said.
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By Anjolique Powell Correspondent
With Election Day, Nov. 5, as well as early voting, Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, rapidly approaching, this guide offers essential information about voting in Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as details on voter eligibility, registration, voting procedures, and absentee voting.
Information for this guide was collected through the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and the Nassau and Suffolk County boards of elections.
Am I eligible to vote?
In order to be eligible to vote, you must:
■ Be a United States citizen.
■ Be at least 18 years old (you can pre-register at 16 or 17).
■ Live in the county, city, or village for at least 30 days before an election.
■ Not be incarcerated for a felony conviction
■ Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.
How do you vote in the general election?
In order to vote in a general election in the U.S., you must be registered before Election Day. To find your polling place in Nassau, go to NassauCountyNy. gov/566/Board-of-Elections. In Suffolk, SuffolkCountyNy.gov/Departments/BOE.
Where/how do I register?
You can register to vote by:
■ Filling out a voter registration form found on either county’s Board of Elections website or the New York State Board of Elections website (at least 25 days before the election)
■ Registering in person at some public agencies.
■ Visiting the Nassau County Board of Elections from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. You’ll receive a confirmation card within two to six weeks. If you don’t receive it, call (516) 571-2411 to check on your application.
There are three ways for voters to cast a ballot in this year’s elections:
■ In person, during early voting, at any one of the 28 early voting locations or on Election Day at your designated polling place.
■ By mail – By early mail ballot or by absentee ballot. To request a ballot, go to Eections.Ny.Gov/request-ballot.
■ For military and oversees voting, go to Elections. Ny.Gov/military-and-overseas-federal-voting.
Do I need to register every year?
No, you’re permanently registered once you’ve registered. However, you need to submit a new application if your name, address, or party changes. If you move, notify the County Board of Elections and re-register.
Should I register with one political party?
You are not obligated to join a political party, however, according to the League of Women’s Voters, “Declaring a party allows you to vote in that party’s primary election, which in New York State is open only to party members.” Enrolled party members can also sign nomination petitions. It’s also important to mention that registering with a party doesn’t mean you have to vote for that party’s candidates. You’re always free to vote for any candidate in general elections.
What is early voting?
Early voting allows people to cast their ballots before Election Day. Early voting also allows voters to go to locations that are closer, like public libraries, public buildings, or community centers. However,
these locations will be different from your assigned Election Day polling place.
When and where does early voting take place?
Hours are:
■ Most days: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
■ Oct. 28: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
■ Oct. 29 and 30: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Check each county’s Board of Elections website for specific locations or location changes.
How do I know where to vote on Election Day?
In order to know where to vote you must look up your polling place, which can be found by entering your county, first and last name, date of birth, and zip code on the New York State Poll Site Search website. This site also tracks voter registration and absentee ballots.
Linda Devin-Sheehan, a board member of the Suffolk League of Women Voters, at the voter registration drive on the Stony Brook University campus on Sept. 11.
Can I still vote if I won’t be able to go to a polling place?
Yes, you can vote by absentee ballot if you’re unable to vote in person due to:
■ Not being in the county or New York City on Election Day
■ Temporary or permanent illness or physical disability
■ Primary care duties for ill or physically disabled individuals
■ Being a patient or inmate in a Veterans’ Administration Hospital
■ Detention in jail/prison (awaiting trial, grand jury action, or serving time for a non-felony conviction).
What is an absentee ballot?
An absentee ballot allows you to cast your vote if you can’t make it to your polling place on Election Day. It’s the same ballot you would receive if you voted in person. However, you can fill it out at home and mail it back or drop it off at the County Board of Elections or at an early polling place.
How do I request an absentee ballot?
To request an absentee ballot you can:
■ Download and fill out the Absentee Ballot Application from the New York State Board of Elections website.
■ Send a letter by mail to: Nassau County Board of Elections at P.O. Box 9002, Mineola, NY 11501 or Suffolk County Board of Elections PO Box 700, Yaphank, NY 11980.
■ In the letter, you must include:
■ Your name and date of birth.
■ The address where you are registered.
■ The reason for the request.
Remember, the Nassau County Board of Elections will take absentee ballots up to 10 days before the election. Under normal circumstances, the Suffolk County Board of Elections will send out ballots between one and three days after receiving an application.
Anjolique Powell is a reporter with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism Working Newsroom program for students and local media.
By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
Oyster Bay resident Ed Kull was announced as the eighth vice president and director of athletics of St. John’s University on Sept. 24.
Kull returns to St. John’s after serving as Fordham University’s Athletic Director for the past four years. Kull, a graduate of St. John’s and former chief of staff to the president and vice president for institutional advancement, said he is is honored to return and excited to help elevate the historic program.
“I feel really grateful and honored by this opportunity,” said Kull. “Manhattan is a basketball city, with St. John’s and Madison Square Garden. I am incredibly excited to get to work and help elevate this university and this basketball program, not just for our alumni, not just for our fans, but for this city.”
Kull has worked with numerous organizations, including the National Football League and Coca-Cola. In both roles, he focused on the business side, particularly in revenue generation and funding. However, Kull said he believes that his business mind, combined with his passion for college athletics, makes him the perfect fit.
“While I was completing my undergrad at Stony Brook, I played collegiate
baseball and I fell in love with college athletics and being around student athletes,” Kull said. “I think now as the
NCAA changes with transfer portals and name, image, and likeness, that my background in sports business as well
as my background in college athletics, really positions me well to navigate the new world of college athletics.”
Kull has been a New Yorker his entire life. Growing up in Brooklyn and Queens and then moving to Oyster Bay in 2009, Kull says he understands the impact that St. John’s has on the state, and is ready to represent the people of Oyster Bay.
“It’s such a blessing not having to relocate especially in this business,” said Kull. “My family and I have been in Oyster Bay since 2009, we have kids in the school district, our entire family is nearby, and there are a lot of St. John’s alumni around the area that have shown their support and I am blessed and honored to represent both Long Island and Nassau County.”
Kull was officially welcomed back by the university as a part of his introductory press conference. Kull talked about the history of St. John’s, as well as the high expectation from the university’s athletics fans.
“I think that all of our fans are eager to have a March Madness team here that they’re excited by and support. I believe Rick Pitino, who is one of the two greatest coaches ever, is the right leader, and I believe that I am the right leader, in partnership with him, to get it done,” Kull said.
Oyster Bay High School’s homecoming on Sept. 21 was a celebration of community, pride, and spirit, with perfect weather setting the stage for a day of festivities. The event kicked off with a parade down Main Street, led by the Oyster Bay High School Marching Band. District officials, faculty, and staff followed, alongside class officers and members of the homecoming court. The parade was rounded out by colorful class floats and members of the broader school community, including enthusiastic elementary school students.
Memorial Field at Theodore Roosevelt School, the final stop of the parade, quickly became the heart of the day’s events. Booths were set up to sell Oyster Baythemed merchandise, supporting various school PTAs and the cheer squad. Nearby, the smell of grilling filled the air as boosters sold snacks from the shack, helping fuel the excitement.
The Oyster Bay Baymen faced off against Malverne High School in a hard-fought game. Although the team played valiantly, they ultimately lost to Malverne with a final score of 49-20. Despite the loss, the crowd remained energetic and supportive, filling the stands with friends, family, and staff proudly cheering for their team.
During halftime, the Oyster Bay cheerleaders wowed the crowd with a spirited performance, and the senior class kept the energy high by reprising their
By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
Raynham Hall Museum hosted Celia Ipiotis, an American Dance Guild Lifetime Achievement Award winner and creator of the “Eye on Dance” series, on Sept. 26 as a part of their Townsend Talks series.
Ipiotis is a former professional ballet and modern dance coordinator who has been studying all forms of dancing her entire life. In the early ‘60s, Ipiotis became fascinated by the thought of using television as a form to introduce people to the world of dance and in 1981 she debuted her show “Eye on Dance” which would run weekly until 2004.
“I came to New York to do my master’s degree in television and dance, and ended up getting fascinated by the whole new technology at the time,” said Ipiotis. “So that’s why I was intrigued by the combination of television and dance and using television as a flexible format through which you could introduce the public to the whole universe of dance.”
While Ipiotis was learning dance she also studied the history and cultural backgrounds of each form of dance. She said that she believes that the history of the art is very vast and should be taught along with the dances themselves. She has been teaching dance as well as its history at many universities including Harvard, NYU, Hunter and Rutgers. Ipiotis says that she believes that more people need to learn about the dance and its cultural impacts.
“I thought that the public knew very little about dance. I thought that people just looked at dance as a decorative, frivolous art form that appeared on stage. They looked pretty, they went off, and people didn’t think about dancing after that,” said Ipiotis. “I know, because of my upbringing, when I was learning dance,
Celia Ipiotis explained the significance of baroque dance to guests at Raynham Hall.
I was also taught dance history and music composition. I just found that the whole field was to the general public’s mind, very flat, and I thought it was very rich, and it included such a diverse task of characters, ethnicities, and for the most part, people were looking at it very much as a white art form, which it is not.”
Ipiotis is a longstanding member of the Oyster Bay community and has been a proponent of not only the history of dance but its ties to Raynham Hall and the museum. Many people throughout the community
came out to hear her demonstration at the Museum and learn about the ties that Dance has to the town.
“We had a pretty full house, we set out just about every chair we own, and those were filled,” said Harriet Clark, executive director of the museum. “She is obviously someone who is from the neighborhood, and that’s always very helpful. She’s someone from the neighborhood who made it big. She has a history of her own in the media, and I think that’s all helpful in bringing people to the museum to hear what she has to say.”
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Feeling miserable? It’s natural to wallow in your misery. Angry folks do it by obsessing about the wrongs others have done to them. Sad folks do it by recalling their hurts, disappointments and pain. Worried people do it by anguishing about the next trouble, before it even occurs.
Here are some ways you probably make life more difficult for yourself.
Yes, there’s something to be said for feeling miserable from time to time. If these are your honest emotions, you need to feel them—not deny, repress, distort or suppress them. Indeed, good energy can flow from feeling hot under the collar about wrongs done to you. Though sadness is strongly felt after losing someone you truly care about, yet your sadness does not have to last a lifetime. Worrying about something may well serve the purpose of averting disaster, but only if you truly can do something about whatever concerns you.
anger will destroy you but have little, if any, impact on the guilty party. Don’t let too much time elapse before you move from piss and vinegar to kindness and caring. Don’t waste your energy on the one who has wronged you. Instead, calm yourself down and use your energy to do something nice for yourself or someone you care for.
If you’re down in the dumps, dispirited, sad down to your core, it’s okay to feel this way- for a period of time. However, if you begin to notice that your sadness is transforming you into a pessimistic, depressed, joyless soul, it’s time to act. Though your heart may not be in it, push yourself to go, do, work, play, talk, anything that can get you to see the good in life and bring you peace of mind.
That said, there are times when people hold on to these negative feelings too long. They don’t just feel them--they embrace them, cradle them, exaggerate them---until the feelings transform themselves into an identity. When that happens, they do not just feel angry, sad or worried, they become folks with a chip on their shoulder, despair in their heart or fear in their soul.
If you believe it’s time for you to let go of emotions that have been robbing you of vital energy, I will now offer ideas to guide you on a new path. Do what doesn’t come naturally. Act in a way contrary to how you are feeling! Here are a few examples:
If your co-worker has gotten you so ticked off, that you’d like to wring his neck, you’re entitled to be boiling mad. There’s a time to have a hissy fit, blow a gasket, get bent out of shape. But then there’s a time to let go, to heal, to take care of yourself. If you don’t, your
If you’re anxious, apprehensive and uneasy about an upcoming event or decision, it’s okay to feel worried - for a period of time. However, if your worries are creating constant distress for you or if your comfort zone has shrunk to the size of a postage stamp, it’s time to act differently. Feelings often follow behavior. So, even if you’re on pins and needles about taking a risk, asking a question, taking an action, do it anyway. Do it even as you mutter to yourself, “I gotta be crazy to do this.” Courage is developed by taking an action, despite being frightened. Yes, it feels counterintuitive to act contrary to the way you feel. But often, that’s exactly what you need to do.
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Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach, and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives, and overcome debilitating anxiety, procrastination, and depression. Contact her at DrSapadin@ aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.
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Community members in Nassau County laced up their walking shoes last weekend to join the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America for its annual Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park, held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon in Eisenhower Park. The event, filled with community spirit, saw New York baseball icon Dwight Gooden participating in the opening ceremonies, signing autographs, and taking photos with walkers.
The walk, held at Field 6 of Eisenhower Park, was a free event open to all, with participants encouraged to raise funds either individually or as part of a team. Funds raised through the walk will support AFA’s programs and services for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and contribute to research for better treatments and a cure.
Gooden, a former Cy Young Award winner and World Series champion with the Mets and Yankees, served as the event’s honorary Alzheimer’s Ambassador.
“When I was invited to be an ambassador for this walk, I immediately said yes because I know about the impact that Alzheimer’s disease has on many families,” he said. “I’m grateful to have helped raise awareness and support families impacted by this disease.”
Participants who raised at least $100 had the opportunity to meet Gooden and receive an autographed baseball. Those who raised $250 or more enjoyed a professional photo opportunity with the baseball legend.
Sponsorship opportunities were also available for businesses and individuals who wanted to support the cause, contributing to the overall success of the event.
Alzheimer’s disease continues to be a pressing pub-
Retired baseball player Dwight Gooden, a former Cy Young Award winner and World Series champion with the Mets and Yankees, served as an honorary ambassador for this year’s walk. Dwight Gooden, with David German and Chuck Fuschillo, the chief executive of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
lic health issue, with over 6.9 million Americans currently living with the disease — a number expected to more than double by 2060. In New York alone, approximately 410,000 residents, including an estimated 60,000 Long Islanders, are affected.
The funds raised from the walk will make a tremendous difference for families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
“The funds and awareness raised will make a tremendous difference for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses in their time of need,” Chuck Fuschillo, the foundation’s president and chief executive, said. “We are grateful to Dwight Gooden for serving as our honorary Alzheimer’s Ambassador for the event and invite everyone to help us strikeout Alzheimer’s.”
‘The Princess Bride’
Spectacular pumpkins light up the night for the Great Jack
By Danielle Schwab
As Halloween approaches, jack-o’-lanterns are making their appearance throughout our neighborhoods with their unique carvings once again. While we think of it as fall fun, in fact pumpkin carving dates back centuries as a way to ward off evil spirits with their spooky faces.
The beloved tradition gets a unique twist at the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, opening tomorrow at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. See pumpkins transformed into magnificent jack-o’lantern creations, illuminating a trail through the historic restored village for all to admire.
It all began in the Hudson Valley — at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson 19 years ago — conceived by the Westchester County cultural organization Historic Hudson Valley.
“About 20 years ago, we hit upon this idea of a display of jack-o’-lanterns, and we weren’t sure how people would respond to it. It was hugely popular. And so it has just expanded in a big way since then,” says Rob Schweitzer, Historic Hudson Valley’s vice president of communications and commerce.
• Friday through Sunday, Oct. 4-Nov. 3.
• Adult tickets start at $32; $10 children (ages 3-17)
• With limited capacity, entry is available only through advance online purchase of timed tickets or FLEX anytime tickets; no tickets are sold at the venue
• Purchase tickets at pumpkinblaze.org
Certainly a must-see during the season, the pumpkin trail is now in its fifth year on Long Island, with over 30 different installations. Over 7,000 jack-o’-lanterns carved by local artisans resulting in a larger-than-life themed pumpkin showcase — a mix of real and carvable foam — spanning a half-mile loop, enhanced with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack for a fully immersive experience.
• Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
“We have a team, 10 to 12 of us, that work together to make sure that we’re keeping the same consistency, the same quality, throughout the carvings,” Carol Hough, lead pumpkin carver, says.
Her team carves each week, swapping out old pumpkins with fresh ones. Carvers are creative with their tools to accommodate the high volume of pumpkins, using sheetrock knives and ice cream spades to get the job done, according to Hough.
Long Island history and culture are incorporated into the Blaze experience. Guests are welcomed by a 12-foot tall retro-style “Greetings from a Long Island” postcard made up of individually carved jack-o’-lanterns.
“What we like to do is really focus on the heritage of the location,” Schweitzer says.
Ever wonder what your favorite Long Island celebrity looked like as a pumpkin? The Blaze is the place to check out some pumpkin-face renderings of local personalities. Icons such as Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Jerry Seinfeld and Natalie Portman are on display.
“We have a Long Island Hall of Fame. These are large portraits, rendered in jack-o’-lanterns , of folks from Long Island that have done great things,” Schweitzer explains.
Among the locally themed installations, a functioning lighthouse replica of the Montauk Point Lighthouse, complete with a flashing beacon to light the way, is sure to attract attention. With history as a focus, it comes to no surprise that the Blaze would find its way to the historic village.
“We’ve looked at a lot of sites over the years and a lot of them have some good characteristics, but don’t have everything. Old Bethpage Village Restoration really had
everything,” Schweitzer says.
Of course, there are plenty of what one would consider Halloween staples that celebrate the spirit of the season, such as a 25-foot giant spider web and the Day of the Dead installation.
Hough is particularly fond of the Day of the Dead jack-o’-lantern tribute, among the new displays along this year’s trail.
“There are some skeletons and some sugar skulls. It’s really beautiful. I absolutely love it,” Hough says.
Other showstoppers include a thrilling pumpkin circus, a glowing Statue of Liberty, a pumpkin-filled Ferris wheel, and a planetarium. Plus, see a tribute to First Responders. This display involves carved jack-o’-lanterns depicting a firefighter heroically putting out a flame, honoring the bravery and dedication of our local heroes.
“The concept for that really came out of the early period of the pandemic, there was a lot of focus on First Responders and our healthcare workers and those on the front lines of dealing with the pandemic. It’s something that we’ve continued to celebrate,” says Schweitzer.
There’s so more to the trail than just carvings. Lighting and sound are integral to the Blaze experience. Each installation is depicted with an original score to create the perfect ambience.
Volunteers from local scout troops and high school honor societies are also involved, assisting in lighting the lanterns that line the path.
Also new this year, the Blaze is offering custom-made pumpkins to order. Surprise a special someone with a custom-carved pumpkin, displayed at the new Celebration Arch. Reservations are limited and must be made seven days in advance.
So carve out some time, there’s a pumpkin creation for everyone at the Blaze.
As Schweitzer says: “It’s really an event you can just go and relax and smile at. It genuinely is something that appeals to all ages.”
For an extra fall treat, stop by the Café Blaze for some yummy cider donuts and pumpkin beer. And check out the nightly pumpkin carving. It may inspire you to do create you own special seasonal décor at home.
One of Mandy Patinkin’s memorable roles — certainly one that lives on as beloved piece of pop culture — is his turn in the 1987 fantasy “The Princess Bride.” He played a man bent on revenge (“Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!”). It performed only so-so at the box office back then, but it’s come to be one of the most beloved movies of the 1980s. Relive all the fun — and Patinkin’s masterful portrayal of the Spanish swordsman — when the actor pops by Tilles Center for a special film screening, followed by a 45-minute conversation. His son Gideon Grody-Patinkin — who has contributed to the family legacy since he began filming his father and mother, actress-writer Kathryn Grody, during the pandemic and posting their interactions on TikTok — moderates.
Saturday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd. Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org.
Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, led by vocalist-guitarist-founder Art Alexakis, is back on the road. The band is joined by special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. The setlist for this tour includes all the hits from their extraordinary three decades-long catalog, spotlighting tracks off their album “Songs From An American Movie Vol. One,” to be released on vinyl later this year for the first time via Intervention Records. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, beginning with their major-label debut, 1995’s platinumselling album “Sparkle and Fade,” and its massive chart-topping hit “Santa Monica,” Everclear was soon a household name and catapulted into the masses.
Sunday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. $70.50, $50.50, $30.50, $25.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.
Tom Colicchio on ‘why he cooks’
Get an unprecedented look insights into the life of America’s top chef when Tom Colicchio brings his “Why I Cook” book tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, oct. 12, 2 p.m. Part memoir-part cookbook, Colicchio’s newest book shares an exclusive look inside the mind and kitchen of the beloved restaurateur multipleJames Beard and Emmy Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and television personality. Colicchio cooked his first recipe at 13-years-old — a stuffed eggplant from an issue of Cuisine magazine that he picked up out of boredom — and it changed his life. Through 10 memoir chapters and 60 recipes, “Why I Cook” shares Tom’s personal reflections of more than 40 years behind the stove. From pre-dawn fishing excursions with his grandfather to running the flat-top at the snack shack of the local swim club, to finding his way as a young chef in New York City, Tom chronicles the dishes and memories that have shaped him as a person and chef.
Through these meaningful dishes, gorgeous recipe shots, and images from Tom’s childhood, “Why I Cook” is the most personal look into Tom’s life yet. He recounts the extraordinary personal journey that brought him from his working-class Italian background in Elizabeth, N.J., to the award-winning kitchens of New York City’s best restaurants, to the set of “Top Chef” and the stage of the Emmy Awards, among his many endeavors. $95, $65, $54, $35. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Wednesday, oct. 9, noon-1 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-squarefoot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901.
Drop by Bayville Free Library, Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m., for casual table games. Bring your own games or use games offered by the library such as; cards, Canasta, Mah Jongg, Scrabble, chess, checkers, backgammon, and jigsaw puzzles. No registration required. 34 School St. For more information, visit BayvilleFreeLibrary.org or call (516) 628-2765.
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure, Saturday, oct. 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Beth Ferry’s “The Scarecrow.” Later create a unique take home craft. The stroll starts at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), ending at the Thatched Cottage. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Glen Cove Circle Senior Center hosts its annual Circle of Friends. Wednesday, oct. 16, 6-8 p.m. Enjoy a nice dinner, live music and dancing with friends. Open to all residents. $10. Call (516) 759-9610 or email Eric Shuman at eshuman@ glencoveny.gov for more information or to purchase tickets. 30 Glen St. Unit A, Glen Cove.
Spooky Fest is back
A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program returns for a new season,
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition
Washington, D.C.’s premier political satire group Capitol Fools bring their musical parody show to the Adelphi University stage, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m. The Capitol Fools hold up a mirror to today’s crazy political culture, providing hilarious song parodies and reflections that continue to inspire laughter amid the contentious presidential election season. Former members of the Capitol Steps perform all their beloved bits, along with backward-talking spoonerisms, breakneck costume changes, over-the-top impressions and all-new song parodies reflecting today’s news headlines. $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/ Bird walk See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at Point Lookout Town Park, Sunday, Oct. 6, starting at 9 a.m. Meet in the southeast corner of the large parking lot on the south side of Point Lookout Town Park and will walk east
“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media.
It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Dear Great Book Guru, I heard recently there are some great books out that are based on Charles Dickens’s novels but set in present time. Sounds very interesting…are you familiar with them?
Lover of Dickens
Dear Lover of Dickens, Yes - I just finished “Demon Copperhead” by the award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver, and it was great! Based on Dickens’s “David Copperfield,” this novel is set in present time Appalachia – Lee County, Virginia and many of the same issues Dickens’s addressed in 1800’s London are covered here.
comes to an end when she marries Stoner, a harshly cruel man who abuses her and tortures Demon. She soon falls back into addiction and dies leaving Demon in the care of his stepfather who turns him over to a corrupt, dehumanizing foster care system.
Demon goes from one bad situation to the next when a sports injury causes him to become addicted to doctorprescribed painkillers. Along the way he encounters a few caring adults, but, for the most part, family, friends, and community fail him, and it is only through his own perseverance that he manages to survive.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public meeting and public hearing will be held by and before the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Laurel Hollow, Nassau County, New York, on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. at the Laurel Hollow Village Hall, 1492 Laurel Hollow Road, Laurel Hollow, NY 11791 in connection with the following:
Permit #3598Application of The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY for approval required in order to construct a 4 foot wide concrete walkway with landings, steps and lighting.
Demon Copperhead - born Damon Fields - to a young drug addicted mother - tells his life story from birth to adulthood and quite a story it is. His first years are spent with his mother and although impoverished, the pair are relatively happy.
This somewhat secure existence
Like Dickens’s David, our Demon fights many demons not of his makingbut those created by failures of society and its institutions. A painful tale but a very worthwhile read and highly recommended!
Would you like to ask the Great Book Guru for a book suggestion? Contact her at annmdipietro@gmail.com.
Courtesy Town of Oyster Bay Town officials gathered with members of the police department, representatives of St. Mary’s High School, and Detective Jonathan Diller’s wife Stephanie to announce scholarship fund in the detective’s memory.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined with New York Police Department officials and representatives from St. Mary’s High School to announce a scholarship fund in memory of Detective Jonathan Diller, who was murdered in the line of duty in March, leaving behind his wife Stephanie and a young child.
Larry Weinberger, president of MGD Realty, was acknowledged for spearheading the scholarship initiative and contributing the first $5,000 to get it off the ground.
“The Town of Oyster Bay never forgets its hometown heroes, and Officer Diller sacrificed his life because of his bravery and undeterred commitment to serving the public and keeping us safe,” Saladino said.
Officials invited the public to help them reach the goal of $100,000 by attending a charitable fundraising event at Mulcahy’s, located at 3232 Railroad Ave in Wantagh, on Nov. 20 at 6:30pm, to support this scholarship. Local businesses are also invited to participate in the scholarship fund by calling MGD Realty at (516) 409-1800 in advance.
The parcel of property under application is known as Section 26, Block D, Lot 16 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.
At the public hearing, the Board of Trustees will receive public comments with respect to all requested approvals. Arrangements can be made with the Village Clerk to inspect relevant documents connected with the above application during regular business hours.
Dated: September 24, 2024
Issue: October 4, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CATHRYN HILLMANN, CLERK-TREASURER 149325
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OYSTER BAY SEWER
DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified and registered voters of the OYSTER BAY SEWER
DISTRICT in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, that an election will be held within said District, at the Administration Office of the Oyster Bay Sewer District, located at 15 Bay Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, between the hours of six (6:00) o’clock p.m. and nine (9:00) o’clock p.m., for the purpose of the election of (a) a Sewer Commissioner for said District for a term of three (3) years beginning January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2027. The incumbent, Joseph G. Pecora, P.E., is running for election.
Said election is called pursuant to Sections 211 and 212 of Article 13 of the Town Law of the State of New York. Section 213 of the Town Law of the State of New York provides that no person shall be entitled to vote for improvement District Commissioners unless he or she is a registered voter who shall have resided in the improvement District for a period of thirty days next preceding any election of Commissioners. Pursuant to Subdivision 2 (a) of Section 213-a of the Town Law of the State of New York, only those persons registered with the Board of Elections on or before the 23rd day before such election and those persons whose names are placed on the improvement District register pursuant to the provisions of such Law, shall be entitled to vote in the Oyster Bay Sewer District Election.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Subdivision 20 of Section 215 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Board of Commissioners of the Oyster Bay Sewer District has adopted a resolution providing that candidates for the office of Sewer Commissioner shall file their names with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners at least thirty days prior to the date of the District election, and, in addition, such nomination must be submitted in petition form subscribed by twenty-five registered voters of the Oyster Bay Sewer District. By Order of the Board of Sewer Commissioners of the Oyster Bay Sewer District. Dated: Oyster Bay, NY September 25, 2024 BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS 149328
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT M. WALLACH A/K/A ROBERT WALLACH A/K/A BOBBY WALLACH A/K/A BOB WALLACH A/K/A ROBERT
for the Appointment of a Successor Referee to Conduct the Sale, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 16, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 219 Feeks Lane, Mill Neck, NY 11765. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Mill Neck, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 29, Block J and Lot 372. Approximate amount of judgment is $4,966,248.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007508/2014. Cash will not be accepted.
George Esernio, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 148893
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I, INC.,TRUST 2004-HE6, Plaintiff, vs. NICHOLAS BERTOLINO A/K/A NICHOLAS J. BERTOLINO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 28, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 22, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 10 Pershing Avenue, Locust Valley, NY 11560. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Locust Valley, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 29, Block R02 a/k/a R-2 and Lot 1140. Approximate amount of judgment is $698,848.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to
provisions of filed Judgment Index #007432/2016. Jeffrey Fox, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 149012
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, -againstKIMBERLY CHARON, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on October 30, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST is the Plaintiff and KIMBERLY CHARON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 6, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 6 CHARLES PLACE, BAYVILLE, NY 11709; and the following tax map identification: 281-40 & 41.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BAYVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 604057/2020. John P. Clarke, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149339
You know those little yellow flags stuck on lawns in your neighborhood? Think of them as tombstones.
Those markers signify a recent application of pesticides, a broad category of chemicals designed to kill insects, weeds and fungi. There’s some evidence that they can kill animals and people, too.
Roundup, one of the most common herbicides, has been banned or restricted in some states and countries due to fears of its impact on human health and the environment. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is listed by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen.
Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s lawns, endangering the Island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere.
“Several types of cancer, immune-
Aresponse deficiencies, neurological diseases and birth defects have been associated with exposure to lawn chemicals,” a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publication states.
Suffolk County registered by far the heaviest doses of pesticides used among New York counties in 2021 — 6.5 million pounds, according to the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation. Nassau ranked as the sixth most chemically doused county, with 1.6 million pounds of pesticides used to keep homeowners’ grass weed- and bug-free.
PSociety of the United States, which included Trepanier’s comment in a report last year.
“Rates of lymphoma in pets of pesticide users are significantly higher than occurrences in the pets of non-chemical users,” the Mid-America Research Council added.
esticides are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s yards.
In reporting on the DEC finding, Newsday observed, “Far too much pesticide is poured to attain lawns that could be mistaken for putting greens, with far too little concern for the environment, experts say.”
Research shows clear links between herbicide exposure and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and bladder cancer in humans, Lauren Trepanier, professor of internal medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, says. Both of those cancers are also common in dogs, notes the Human
Pretty much no living things — except lawn grass — co-exist well with pesticides. Butterflies, lightning bugs and honeybees, along with every other type of insect, are killed by chemicals that are advertised as fatal to mosquitoes.
In fact, scientists say we’re in the throes of an “insect apocalypse.” And if present death rates continue, they add, there won’t be any insects left alive a century from now. That will be bad news not only for the bugs themselves, but also for birds, flowers and food. Insects are responsible for pollinating 75 percent of all flowering plants, including about onethird of the crops consumed by humans.
Birds are experiencing just as precipitous a population decline as bugs. A study published in 2019 by Science, a research journal, found that 3 billion North American birds have died off
since 1970 — a loss of nearly 30 percent of their total numbers.
Pesticides kill birds both directly and indirectly. Birds ingest poisonous chemicals when they mistake pesticide granules for food, the New York Audubon Society points out. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute adds, “Birds that eat insects are literally at a loss when insecticides cause a drop in the number of insect prey available, especially when they have young to feed.”
But here’s some good news: The damage pesticides are doing to suburban environments, and the entire planet, can be greatly mitigated if homeowners like those on Long Island make a simple choice. They can replace their lawns (which are pretty to look at but otherwise useless) with shrubs, trees and native plant species that are well adapted to the local climate and pests. And they can save lots of time and money as well if they give Mother Nature the chance to reproduce benignly.
Kevin J. Kelley was a congressional staff member in the 1980s, and is a retired journalist and journalism professor who worked for newspapers in New York, Vermont and Kenya and taught at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He lives in Atlantic Beach.
s women ascend, does misogyny spike?
Let’s start with a quiz: Exactly what part of their bodies are men willing to enlarge or remove or bleach or burn or exfoliate or liposuction or disfigure with waxes and curling irons and injections and dyes? How many guys spend their time and money putting fat in and taking fat out in a never-ending pursuit of physical perfection? Do they obsess about injecting fat into their thinning lips or sucking fat out of their expanding behinds?
The answer is, not that many, especially when compared with the number of girls and women who willingly undergo painful medical procedures to meet standards of beauty promulgated by social media and a hard-to-change culture in which men often decide how women should look. Some women say they were miserable growing up because boys called them flat-chested. Others say all the guys did was stare at their big breasts. Some wanted enhancements. Some wanted reductions. But the frame of reference often was the approval of
boys and men.
This is not a new story, but there are new threads.
Now, apparently, small breasts are “in.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2023, more than 76,000 American women had elective breast-reduction surgery, a 64 percent increase from 2019. Who sets the standard? Often the values come from men rather than the women themselves.
Influencers who have enormous power over our teenagers send messages subliminal and overt, saying: You are not OK as you are. Something needs fixing.
TI hope the increasing numbers of patients are seeking the surgery for sound reasons, not as a fashion statement.
hey are empowered like never before, and being attacked like never before.
The New York Times ran a story last week, “The Power (and Relief) of a Smaller Bosom,” reporting that the number of women seeking breast-reduction surgery has increased, especially among those under 30.
Why are more and more young girls choosing surgery?
To be clear: Breast reduction is often necessary. Ultimately, it is a decision between a woman and her doctor. It’s a big deal; the procedure can cause scarring and loss of sensation, and it requires anesthesia. For many teenagers and women, it greatly changes their life for the better, but results are not guaranteed.
Looking out at the political and cultural panorama at this time and date, I see women empowered in unprecedented ways. And perhaps because of that new power, they are being attacked, also in unprecedented ways. As women ascend, as we elect women to Congress and perhaps the White House, there is a companion piece: a significant movement to keep women down, to deny them their rights, especially reproductive freedom. Much of the misogynistic rhetoric begins at the top, with a presidential candidate and his acolytes who demand laws that control women’s bodies and choices.
When I was 24, married three years, I became pregnant, had a miscarriage and a D and C — dilation and curettage — at a local hospital. Emotionally, it was wrenching. But from a medical point of view, it went smoothly. The doctor met us at the hospital. He did the procedure and I went home. I was healthy enough to have two healthy children in the following years.
Today, because of draconian abortion bans passed by mostly male politicians
in a number of states, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the right to abortion, women who miscarry risk bleeding to death or suffering for hours before they can access basic life-saving treatment. Doctors are afraid to treat them. These measures are antiwoman, archaic and cruel.
By an accident of the time in which I lived my reproductive years, I had a safe post-miscarriage D and C. Now, 50 years later, we have fallen back to restrictive practices controlled by politicians, led by Donald Trump.
These threads connect in a tapestry of what it feels like to be a girl or woman today.
We need to be strong within ourselves to reject any messaging that tells us our bodies need fixes and surgeries. We have to be fiercely committed to women’s freedom to choose if and when to have children.
Pay attention to the messaging targeting women. Don’t sign up for surgery that alters your body without thoughtful screening and counseling. Don’t go for shortcuts, or any other kind of cuts, to achieve someone else’s standard of beauty.
Support individuals, and vote for individuals who see the ascendancy of women as fulfilling the promise of democracy.
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
As the Nov. 5 election approaches, we urge every eligible Long Islander to exercise his or her fundamental right, and fulfill a crucial civic duty, by voting. The importance of registering to vote and casting your ballot cannot be overstated, especially in an election year when so much is at stake — from immigration policy to a woman’s right to choose.
While it’s easy to assume that New York state’s presidential electoral votes are a foregone conclusion for Vice President Kamala Harris — the state has not voted in the majority for a Republican presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan in 1984 — this election is about far more than just the race for the White House. Our state and local races have profound implications not only for our daily lives and communities, but also for the future of the country.
Take for instance the race in the 4th Congressional District, right here on the South Shore of Nassau County, where incumbent U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican, faces former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, a Democrat. Experts consider this race to be one of the — if not the — most competitive in the entire country. The outcome of this single race could determine which party controls the House of Representatives. Yes, you read that correctly: Your vote in this local race could have national ramifications,
To the Editor:
Re Peter King’s column last week, “After all the drama, it’s a dead heat”: After a list of “totally unexpected” events, Mr. King, seemingly surprised, declares the presidential campaign to be a “horse race.” It is not, however, despite these events but because of them that the race is too close to call. The issues that are on the ballot have been submerged by the media’s excessive focus on those that are not.
Mr. King’s call for voters to focus is correct, though his recitation of the issues omits many and misplaces others. Missing, for example, are abortion, gun legislation, disinformation, voter suppression/ballot diversion, Project 2025 and DeSantis-Blakeman-style personal militias. Crime is real, Mr. King says, an indisputable statement, but as the evidence shows, ought not to head the list.
I share Mr. King’s sentiment about living up to “the responsibilities and challenges of living in a democracy” which should begin
helping determine the makeup of the legislative body that decides both national and international policies.
And your influence doesn’t stop there. State Senate and Assembly races, as well as local elections, will shape policies that affect our schools, taxes, infrastructure, and quality of life. These are the decisions that impact us most directly, yet they often receive the least attention from voters.
The power to influence these outcomes is in your hands, but only if you’re registered and ready to vote. If you haven’t registered yet, or if you need to update your registration, visit vote.gov by the registration deadline, Oct. 26. Not sure if you’re registered? Vote.gov can tell you that, too. The userfriendly website simplifies the process, ensuring that you’re prepared to make your voice heard on Election Day. You can also register at the county Board of Elections, at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola.
For those who can’t make it to the polls on Nov. 5, New York offers several alternatives. Early voting runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, providing ample opportunity to cast your ballot at your convenience. Early voting locations can be found at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.
If you’re unable to vote in person, absentee voting is an option. You can request an absentee ballot by Oct. 26, at elections.ny.gov/request-ballot, or in
person, at the county Board of Elections, and return it by mail (postmarked by Nov. 5), or in person, at a polling location, by 9 p.m. on Election Day.
Democracy thrives on participation. When voter turnout is low, a small minority ends up making decisions for the entire community. By registering and voting, you ensure that your interests and values are represented at all levels of our government. Moreover, voting is a hard-won right that generations before us fought to secure and expand. Participating in elections honors their sacrifices and continues the work of strengthening our democracy.
In these politically charged times, it’s easy to believe that our individual votes don’t matter. Nothing could be further from the truth. Close races are sometimes decided by handfuls of votes, and every ballot cast sends a message about the issues that matter to our community.
You can educate yourself on the local issues and the candidates by reading the Herald. In the coming weeks, we will publish interviews with all of the candidates that are seeking your vote, so that you can cast an informed one.
Make your voice heard. Register to vote, encourage your friends and family to do the same, and show up to cast your ballot. Whether you choose to vote early, by mail or on Election Day, what matters most is that you participate.
Iwas a junior at Plainedge High School, in North Massapequa, in 2018, when 17 people died and 17 others were injured in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Parkland, Florida.
After the shooting, we wore orange to school — the color for protesting gun violence — and staged a walkout in solidarity with the school. We ran a fundraiser through the National Honor Society, from Plainedge to Parkland, to help a grieving community over a thousand miles away. And yet, it didn’t seem like enough. What words do you have to offer, thoughts you have to think, when something so senseless happens to people your age?
That year, everything changed. When we returned to classes in the fall of 2018, the front doors at Plainedge High had been changed to fortify the exterior. We weren’t permitted to enter or leave through any entrance except the main one, and we carried I.D. cards at all times.
But as demonstrated earlier this
month at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, sometimes no level of security is enough. It wasn’t enough at the Covenant School in Nashville last spring; it wasn’t enough in Uvalde, Texas, the year before. The list of schools and communities tarnished by acts of violence against children goes on and on, and at some point, I think we all can’t help but wonder: How many more?
Many will argue that guns aren’t the problem in America, and that instead we have a mental health crisis. I agree — we do. But the two are not mutually exclusive.
Erus pandemic, 1 in 5 children had a diagnosed mental health disorder. After 2020, surveys showed that 71 percent of parents said the pandemic had taken a toll on their child’s mental health — and things haven’t gotten much better since.
verything changed at Plainedge High in 2018 — but security isn’t enough.
Gun violence, and deaths related to it, have been on the rise. In 2020, gun violence claimed more lives than it had during any other year on record — more than 45,000. In 2022 it was the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens between ages 1 and 19. Guns are a problem. But so is mental health.
The “mental health crisis” has long been Republicans’ scapegoat — their explanation for school shootings — and yet the party has done almost nothing to address their supposed concerns.
According to the American Psychological Association, before the coronavi-
To the Editor:
Soon after Anthony D’Esposito was sworn into Congress, I wrote to him, suggesting that he take a leadership role by introducing legislation to require universal background checks to purchase guns, and ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. I assumed that as a former police officer with direct knowledge of the frequency of gun violence and the understanding that the majority of his constituents favor gun control, he would consider my proposal.
I was wrong. In his response, D’Esposito circumvented the issue entirely. Obviously, he is more beholden to the NRA than to his constituents. That has not stopped him from asking for donations from me every day.
Now I read that, contrary to House of Representatives ethics rules, he hired his mistress and his fiancée’s daughter to positions in his local congressional office. That’s the last straw. I doubt he will resign, but certainly he should not be re-elected to Congress.
DOUGLAS MELZER Merrick
To the Editor:
It appears that the Herald may owe U.S. Rep Anthony D’Esposito and your readers a correction and an apology. Last week’s issue had a story with the headline “D’Esposito faces ethics probe over hiring.” It cited the House of Representatives’ code of conduct’s list of relatives who cannot be hired by anyone serving in the House. Neither a former fiancée (no longer a fiancée at time of hiring) nor an alleged mistress is on the list.
Why did the Herald have an incendiary headline that was contradicted in the sixth paragraph of the story?
Because D’Esposito’s holier-than-thou opponent, Laura Gillen, needed an opportunity to pontificate?
Gillen identifies as a Catholic who worked with Mother Theresa for about five minutes long ago. Gillen is proabortion because of her “own experience.” As she wrote in a Daily News op-ed piece in 2022, she had a medically necessary dilation and evacuation. Her experience was most unfortunate. But apparently she doesn’t know the difference between the termination of a human life through abortion and the removal of an already dead child.
Despite the fact that the data supports what we already know, 193 House Republicans voted against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which provided $2.35 billion to expand vital school mental health services; 210 voted against the American Rescue Plan Act, which provided $12 billion to address mental health needs arising from the pandemic; and 205 voted against the Mental Health Matters Act, which would provide grants for schools to hire more mental health experts and grow their mental health services.
America has a problem, and the longer we wait to address it, the more people will die. School shootings should have ended after Columbine, after Sandy Hook, after Oxford High School in Michigan. Students shouldn’t be afraid to go to school.
“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” is written in our Declaration of Independence, codifying the unalienable rights of all Americans. But as it turns
out, the children who have been senselessly murdered while their government stood by didn’t have those rights. Because if they did, they’d still be alive. Right?
Colt Gray, the 14-year-old charged with four murders for the shooting in Georgia, shouldn’t have had access to a gun. He displayed serious mental health concerns and had made threats in the past, and yet he carried out an act of extreme violence, with a weapon his father purchased for him.
The problem isn’t isolated to Georgia. Two weeks ago, right here on Long Island, a Bayville man was arrested because his 11-year-old son wandered out of his house carrying his father’s shotgun.
We can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines and hope things will change. The time for thoughts and prayers has passed. What we need is decisive action — action that addresses both gun control and mental health, because either one without the other is no solution.
The safety of children, the preservation of their future, depends on our ability to enact meaningful reforms. The question is no longer how many more tragedies we can endure, but when we will finally say, “Enough.”
Jordan Vallone is a senior editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.
As with her quick condemnation of D’Esposito for supposed violation of House ethics rules that do not apply, Gillen is ignorant of science and the law with regard to abortion. We do not need another addition to the idiocracy in D.C.
Gillen must not be elected. And the Herald apparently owes some apologies.
