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Kepherd Daniel/Herald Dr. Christine Hodyl, Tamar Lemoine and Dr. Dhvani Thakker discussed breast cancer detection.
Cancer survivor shares her story at Mount Sinai South Nassau
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness and Patient Testimony Media Briefing on Oct. 8, spotlighting stories of survival and resilience as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event featured medical experts from the hospital’s oncology department as well as breast cancer survivor Tamar Lemoine, of Valley Stream, who shared the story of her journey from diagnosis to recovery.
Lemoine, 68, captivated the audience with her description of battling Stage 3 breast cancer. She recalled the fear and uncertainty that accompanied her diagnosis after she discovered a concerning mass. Her medical team at MSSN was led by Dr. Christine Hodyl, a breast surgeon, the director of the Hospital’s Center
for Breast Health and a leading specialist in advanced surgical techniques for breast cancer that preserve as much of the healthy breast and surrounding tissue as possible.
Lemoine began an aggressive treatment plan that included chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. “I was eating healthy, exercising and meditating regularly, she recounted. “As a yoga instructor, my breath work helped me stay positive, but I knew I had a tough road ahead.”
Hodyl spoke about the hospital’s seamless continuum of care from diagnosis to recovery.
“We work hand in hand with our patients to create individualized treatment plans,” she said. “We understand that breast cancer is a deeply personal journey, and our goal is to support our patients every step of the way.”
Lemoine’s treatment began with chemo-
Hallway mural at St. Anthony’s School shines
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Jen O’Leary, director of St. Anthony’s Pre-School in Oceanside, has breathed new life into the school building by adding a vibrant mural that she created, transforming the space into an inviting environment for children.
The mural, which surrounds the hallways when entering the pre school section of the parish, depicts playful and colorful seasonal scenes, filling the hallway with a sense of wonder and excitement. The art project, which O’Leary began in February and recently completed herself, marks just one of the many ways she has revitalized the school since stepping into the director’s role a year and a half ago while also balancing the role of being a teacher at the school.
O’Leary’s decision to create the mural was inspired by her desire to enhance the learning environment for the children.
“I wanted to do something that made the school feel more
like a welcoming, creative space for the kids,” O’Leary said.
The mural, with its bright colors and cheerful imagery, reflects the playful spirit of the children who pass by it each day, and has become a favorite among both students and parents.
For O’Leary, the mural is part of a broader effort to breathe new life into the school. She first became involved with St. Anthony’s Pre-School when she enrolled her youngest child, eventually taking on a teaching role and then transitioning to director. She had been a teacher at the preschool for over 10 years. Since then, she has been committed to modernizing and improving the school, both aesthetically and academically.
The School enrolls students 2 years old up to 4 years old. O’Leary, a long-time Oceanside resident, has helped revitalize the school through artistic projects, updated technology and a hands-on approach to both education and leadership.
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I.P.F.D remembers departed volunteers
The Island Park Fire Department gathered Sunday to pay tribute to its departed members during its annual memorial service. For over a century, the IPFD has been a protector of the community, maintaining a legacy of service and dedication.
Mayor Michael McGinty, alongside the Village Board, Assemblyman Ari Brown, Legislator Patrick Mullaney, and Councilwoman Laura Ryder, expressed their
appreciation to all current and former members of the fire department for their selfless commitment to the safety and well-being of Island Park.
The service, which included ceremonial honors and reflections on the department’s history, underscored the enduring role of the IPFD in safeguarding the community.
–Kepherd Daniel
Curing a rare heart disorder with a short life expectancy.
Performing a life-changing brain surgery without a single incision.
Helping a new mom give birth—and receive a new liver.
At Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital, the nation’s most brilliant minds come here to conquer health care’s greatest challenges. So that whatever comes through our doors: challenge accepted.
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Mayor Michael McGinty spoke with gratitude. To his left were First Assistant Chief Mahendra Hardwar, Chief of Department Eric Gorton, and Second Assistant Chief Mike Denis.
Mayor Michael McGinty joined Deputy Mayor Matthew Graci and Trustees Robert Tice and Michael Gagliardi in laying a wreath at the Fire Memorial on Long Beach Road.
A tradition of College-level school spirit
By Kepherd daniel & rei Wolfsohn
Of the Oceanside/Island Park Herald
Oceanside High School has long been a place where school spirit thrives, but nothing embodies this energy more than the students’ Section 309, a group that brings a lot of energy to the bleachers at the Oceanside school games.
The school’s student section rivals the enthusiasm found at college sporting events and the group of students has turned Friday night football games into a community-wide celebration. Their presence has become a powerful force behind the Sailors’ athletic success.
The origins of Section 309 date back to 2010 when then-senior Matt Regan founded the section after noticing a surge of student support for Oceanside football. But its roots stretch even further, inspired by a group of Oceanside students from the late 1970s known as 308 “The Water Buffaloes.”
This original group brought a loud, proud presence to every game, donning costumes and creating a raucous, supportive environment. Their inspiration came from Section 308 at the Nassau Coliseum, where New York Islanders fans would gather to cheer on their team. In 2010, Section 309 emerged to bring that same energy back to Oceanside High School football.
“There was a new buzz in the air about Oceanside football,” said Oceanside head football coach Rob Blount. “Students started to flock to games in record numbers. The buzz carried over into 2010 when senior Matt Regan got the okay to start 309. It gave the Sailors a home-field advantage that hasn’t been matched.”
For today’s students, Section 309 is more than just a place to watch a game—it’s a tradition that fosters community and school spirit, extending beyond the high school to involve middle schoolers, parents, and alumni.
“We’re all connected,” said Lucas Mkrtichian, one of the student leaders of Section 309. “It’s cool to have all the students in one giant community, getting loud for our friends on the field. Even the middle schoolers know about it. They get excited for the games, and it’s throughout all the schools.”
At this year’s Homecoming game on Sept. 28, Mkrtichian and his friends in Section 309 proudly wore
matching shirts emblazoned with “Homecoming 2024,” a tradition that reinforces the unity among the students.
“You get to enhance your school spirit and show you’re part of the community, which I think is a cool thing,” said Daniella Cairo, another student in the section. “I think that other schools don’t have this, so it’s a special thing that we’re able to have here.”
Athletic Director Tom Lehman, who has seen student sections at various schools, said Oceanside’s 309 stands out because of its size, spirit, and dedication.
“What’s unique about this group is they travel to our away games, too,” Lehman said. “It pumps up the team and builds school spirit in general. It’s not just about football. We have great support for all our sports, and our community really comes together.”
Beyond just creating a high-energy atmosphere, Section 309 teaches leadership and camaraderie among its members. Mkrtichian reflected on how upperclassmen helped guide him when he was a fresh-
man, and now he takes pride in helping younger students find their place in the section.
“I’ll never forget when two seniors called me and my friend down to the front during our freshman year,” Mkrtichian said. “They told us, ‘You guys are great, you’re loud, no one else is like you right now.’ Now, I tell the freshmen that freshman year is the best year because you get to learn from the older kids.”
The sense of mentorship and inclusion is one of the things that makes Section 309 special. “It teaches you leadership,” Mkrtichian said. “You make sure everyone’s okay, everyone’s having a great time, and there are no problems. That’s what it’s all about.”
For many students, the experience of being part of Section 309 is as much about the social aspect as it is about the football games.
“I’m excited for every game,” Cairo said. “It’s a really cool social experience, and I think it’s great for the football program because it brings awareness to what they’re doing.”
The football team, too, feels the impact of having such a devoted student section behind them.
“It’s the same as a freshman as it is now,” said Franco Visone, another student in 309. Visone said. “Everybody’s telling you to come to the game, have a good time, go crazy for the team. They’re awesome, and we’re just cheering them on.”
Lehman added that the enthusiasm of Section 309 extends beyond just high school football.
“Our middle school football games are heavily attended, too. It’s standing-room-only sometimes,” he said. “Even for middle school basketball and volleyball, the students come out and support each other. It’s really something the whole community is involved in.”
As Section 309 continues to evolve, it remains a vital part of the Oceanside sports culture, creating a college-level atmosphere of school pride that not only inspires the players but also draws the entire community together.
“It’s very hype. You can tell in the stands,” Cairo said. “We’re all pretty loud, so it’s a good experience. When we lose, we feel (the loss) the same as the team does. Obviously, we want to win.”
The Oceanside student section 309 will gather again for the High School’s senior night prior to the football teams game against East Meadow this weekend.
Rei Wolfsohn/Herald photos
The student section was in full force during this year’s homecoming.
The students of Section 309 cheer on the Oceanside Sailors, creating an electric atmosphere that brings the community together, both at home and away games.
Tax credit initiative is saving newspapers
By AMANDA MOTT
Special to the Herald
Earlier this year, the Oceanside and Island Park Herald joined over 200 other local newspapers in New York State to launch the Empire State Local News Coalition, which successfully advocated for a state tax credit to support jobs in local newsrooms across the state.
Now, the fruits of this effort are paying off.
Spurred by the Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs Program — the nation’s first tax credit incentivizing hiring at local media outlets — three new local newspapers launched earlier this month in areas previously impacted by newsroom closures in Westchester and on Long Island.
Two of the three Westchester communities that lost their newspapers earlier this year saw the founding of the Rivertowns Dispatch (Ardsley, Hastings-On-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington) and The Recorder (Bedford, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge). A third newspaper, the Floral Park Villager, debuted on Long Island in a community that lost its own weekly paper during the Covid19 pandemic, further demonstrating the program’s ability to revive local journalism and reestablish connections within these communities.
“When we support local journalism,
of the Bedford Recorder’s first issue.
our communities win,” said Zachary Richner, founder of the Empire State Local News Coalition and director of Richner Communications, which owns the Long Island Herald newspapers.
“The launch of new local, independent news outlets in Westchester and Long Island is a testament to the momentum created by New York’s passage of the
Estate Planning for the Estranged Child (Part
tale about an estranged child. Naturally, they are at a loss as to what to do about the situation when it comes to leaving that child an inheritance.
Years ago, the famous advice columnist Ann Landers wrote that her all time most requested column for reprint was on this very subject. Ann wrote that an inheritance should be considered a gift and that if the gift is not deserved one should not be expected. While that may have been good advice at the time and perhaps still is in most cases, like many things it is more complicated today. In practice, we find that many of these once loving sons and daughters have married individuals with borderline or narcissistic personality disorders. Their spouses are manipulative and controlling. They seek to separate the loving son or daughter from their family so as to better control their spouse. The estranged child knows from experience that going against the wishes of their narcissistic spouse is like throwing gasoline on a fire —
so they go along to get along.
Why does this happen? The manipulator has an enormous advantage over the clients’ son or daughter. The manipulator is a professional, having been this way all their life, honing their skills. The estranged son or daughter is an amateur — they have no experience in being manipulated. It may take years for them to even understand they are being manipulated and then more years, if ever, to build up defenses to the manipulation.
When young children are involved, the estranged child well knows the adverse consequences of having any normal relationship with their children should they seek a divorce from the narcissist.
Our advice is to try to understand and be compassionate with an estranged son or daughter in this situation. An Inheritance Protection Trust (IPT), that may only be used for them and your grandchildren, managed by either a sibling or a professional, may be the answer to such a heart-rending situation.
nation’s first tax credit for hiring at local media outlets. We started the Empire State Local News Coalition after some of these very communities lost vital news sources earlier this year and are thrilled by this resurgence in a shockingly short amount of time.”
The Empire State Local News Coalition, which represents over 200 New York newspapers, was instrumental in advocating for the program’s inclusion in the State budget, which offers a 50 percent refundable tax credit on the first $50,000 of each employee’s salary, with a cap of $300,000 per business over three years. The passage of this bill aims to help combat the state’s rapid decline in local journalism in New York. The state has lost nearly half of its newspapers and thousands of media jobs over the past two decades.
Publishers of the new newspapers shared their optimism and positive outlook for their industry in light of the Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs program. Allison Schulte, publisher of the Rivertowns Dispatch stated, “We launched the Rivertowns Dispatch to bring back local news to the communities of Hastings-on-Hudson,
Irvington, Ardsley & Dobbs Ferry, New York after our old local newspaper closed earlier this year. We launched the Rivertowns Dispatch because we believe starting with a shared set of facts makes for richer community life, and that newspapers can be fun as well as useful. We are thrilled for the passage of the New York Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs Program because it makes it easier for us to hire full-time, quality journalists to share the news and information our communities want and need. We are so grateful to the Empire State Local News Coalition for its advocacy in bringing urgency to the challenges facing New York’s local media industry.”
Lloyd Trufelman, co-founder and publisher of The Recorder, highlighted the critical role of local news in preserving democracy: “The launch of The Recorder, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom, shows New Yorkers recognize that a healthy democracy depends on access to reliable, quality news sources to stay informed.” Trufelman expressed hope that similar policies would continue to bolster nonprofit news outlets and support a diversified local news ecosystem.
On Long Island, Meg Morgan Norris, publisher of the Floral Park Villager, emphasized the program’s importance in the decision to launch the new paper. “The loss of Floral Park’s longtime newspaper, the Gateway Bulletin, during the Covid-19 pandemic was devastating for this tight-knit community. With the tax credit, there is a path to long-term fiscal stability for outlets like ours,” Norris said.
As local journalism continues to face evolving challenges, the Empire State Local News Coalition and the Oceanside and Island Park Herald remain committed to advocating for long-term sustainability in the industry so that communities like Oceanside and Island Park have trusted local news sources. These new publications mark a hopeful step forward in the resurgence of local media across New York, with the coalition pushing for continued legislative support to ensure the long-term sustainability of local journalism.
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Co-founders Lloyd Trufelman, Karen Sabath and Ed Baum celebrate the successful printing
CHARLI tEsORIERE
East Meadow 8th grade Soccer
NEW TO VARSITY soccer but no stranger to finding the scoresheet, Tesoriere is a big reason East Meadow is on the verge of earning the Nassau Conference AAA/AA4 crown with 11 wins through its first 12 games. Heading into this week’s action, the eighth-grader ranked tied for the county lead in goals with 22. She’s recorded eight multi-goal games and netted hat tricks against Valley Stream Central (both meetings), Hewlett and Glen Cove.
GAMES TO WATCH
Thursday, Oct. 17
Boys Soccer: Baldwin at Mepham 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Sewanhaka at Carey 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: V.S. Central at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Kennedy at South Side 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Uniondale at Freeport 5 p.m.
Boys Volleyball: Wantagh at Lawrence 5:30 p.m.
Boys Volleyball: Calhoun at South Side 6:45 p.m.
Boys Volleyball: Clarke at Plainedge 6:45 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Lawrence at V.S. South 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 18
Football: Hewlett at South Side 6 p.m.
Football: East Meadow at Oceanside 6 p.m.
Football: Baldwin at Jericho 6 p.m.
Football: Island Trees at West Hempstead 6 p.m.
Football: C.S. Harbor at Plainedge 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Football: North Shore at Wantagh 11 a.m.
Football: Lynbrook at Garden City 1 p.m.
Football: Clarke at V.S North 2 p.m.
Football: Farmingdale at Freeport 2 p.m.
Football: Westbury at Uniondale 3 p.m.
Football: Bethpage at Kennedy 3 p.m.
Football: Port Washington at Massapequa 3 p.m.
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Balanced Oceanside starts 7-1
By MICHELLE RABINOVICH sports@liherald.com
Winners of seven of its first eight matches, things are going quite well for Oceanside girls’ volleyball.
“We’re having a good season right now,” said coach Rob Kiley. “We have some powerful hitting this year, we have some good defense,”
Oceanside opened with a clean 4-0 record, and Kiley was quick to point out that the strong leadership up top was likely responsible for it, namely setter Mikayla Strung.
“She has a ton of experience, she’s a three-year varsity player,” he explained. “She’s got a welcoming personality, she’s a hard worker, she leads by example, she’s a smart player who runs a very good offense and makes good choices.”
With this being the second year that Oceanside is in Nassau Conference 3, the learning curve has mellowed out.
“Last year we didn’t do so hot, this year with a combination of our veteran players and new faces, it’s kind of helping us get to the head of the pack,” Kiley explained. “[Things like] how to come ahead in the tough moments and how to keep the lead when we have it, how to put teams away when we’re up.”
Kiley mentioned outside hitters Abby Cox and Kendall Quinnones are instrumental to running their fortified offense.
“[Quinones] is one of the county leaders in kills,” he explained. “[Cox] plays all the way around, doesn’t leave the court and plays every position. She’s good defensively and offensively.”
So far Cox has tallied 47 kills and 14 service aces, while Quinnones has nearly 100 kills.
Defensively, the Sailors boast
the likes of Christina Vlahakis. Kiley described his defensive specialists as consistently aggressive in play.
One of the pleasant surprises of the season for Kiley has been Callie La Personerie, who has more than 100 digs. “She’s won the libero role, that’s a pretty big role on the team for an underclassman to take,” he explained.
With just a few weeks left in the regular season, the thought of playoffs are seeping into the minds of players and coaches at Oceanside.
“I’m hoping we have a push deep into the postseason,” Kiley said, while keeping in mind the importance of what’s left to improve on. “Probably the putaway power, always looking to get better there.
The Sailors’ chemistry is a huge factor in the working together towards their common goal, considering the wide range in age.
“We have all four grades on our team, they bond really well together, they gel well together, they hang out together, it’s a good group,” Kiley explained. “They’re excited to be doing so good, it keeps the energy positive when we’re winning games.”
One of the ways he sees that chemistry manifest itself is via the natural leadership and mentorship between the older and younger players.
“My captains, Abby Cox and Makayla Strong, definitely great mentors,” he said. “Also Maddie Haefner is a good mentor to the underclassmen, she’s always taking kids and showing them [tricks], especially ones that play her position, showing them how to learn the ropes.”
Strong also leads by example, with 145 assists and 39 digs.
leader in kills with 47 and aces with 14.
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Outside hitter Abby Cox is a strong two-way player and ranks among Oceanside’s
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Teachers and students from the Oceanside Schools Technical Education program were presented with an award at the Fall Finale Car Show sponsored by the Town of Hempstead. Tech Ed teachers Peter Orlando and John LaCascia posed with the student-built car, along with town officials and car show visitors.
O’Side Technical education program recognized at Car Show
The Technical Education program at Oceanside High School was invited to participate in the Town of Hempstead Fall Finale Car Show Sept. 29. Teachers Peter Orlando and John LaCascia attended, along with students Jesse Bittenbender and Edward Wierzbicki, to promote the district’s growing automotive program and showcase the program’s student-built red Ford pickup truck. The vehicle was awarded a trophy by Congressman Anthony D’Esposito.
The Tech Ed team also shared informa-
tion about an upcoming interscholastic build-off competition between Oceanside and Long Beach high schools, scheduled for June 2025.
Renowned car designers and fabricators were at the event along with thousands of spectators who turned out to view more than 500 vehicles on display. Town supervisor Don Clavin recognized the tech ed program on stage and emphasized the importance of teaching skilled trades in our high schools.
Oceanside SAFE Coalition secures 5-Year
federal grant
The Oceanside SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment) Coalition has been granted five additional years of funding through the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Federal Grant. This renewal enables the coalition to continue its mission of preventing youth substance abuse and promoting community awareness and education.
SAFE has been a resource for the Oceanside community, coordinating efforts between local schools, law enforce-
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Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick seeks a second term
By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick was elected to represent Senate District 9 in 2022. Now she’s seeking re-election to a second term.
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, 58, began her career in public service well before becoming a senator. She’s spent time as a trustee in the Village of Malverne — where she lives — as Malverne’s police and fire commissioner, and as the village’s deputy mayor and budget director. Her late husband, Jim, was the inspiration for launching her political career, and her memories of him continue to drive her.
“He was the commissioner of emergency management for Nassau County, and he died very suddenly in 2011,” she said. “I was appointed to the Malverne Village Board, and I took his spot as a trustee. It launched my political career. He had a mission of public service, of helping people, and he truly is an inspiration.”
She’s proud of the work she’s done so far, but has things she would also like to tackle in a second term. One of them is supporting police.
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick says police need more funding, training, and trust based on their training. She feels her experience as Malverne’s police commissioner gives her insight and experi-
ence that makes her valuable in offering them support. Along those lines, one of the issues that motivated her to run two years ago, which is still a major discussion point, is bail reform and judges’ discretion, and she wants to
continue to work on it.
“One of the first bills I proposed was allowing judges to have discretion,” she said. “I understood that there was a need for the bail laws to change, and I applauded that, but I think they went
too far. So we need to bring it back a little bit toward the middle, so to speak, and give judges discretion.”
She also wants to support small businesses. She says they should be allowed to go on without increased utility rates and increased taxes from the state.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our community. It’s very important to support small businesses,” she said.
She also hopes to offer more support to veterans, more mental health support in schools, and to stop Nassau County from becoming a “sanctuary county” for illegal immigration. She’s also not opposed to offshore wind energy options, but thinks they have to be implemented in a more efficient way than previously attempted. Above all else, though, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick wants people to know who she is.
“I’m a real person, I’m a mom, I’m a business owner, I’m a person who’s lived here my whole life,” she said. “I am trying to help people, listen to their concerns. I do not vote on standard party lines; I vote based on what I think my district needs. My door is always open. If you need help, please come to me.”
Lynch’s campaign ‘has been an eye-opener’
By BRENDAN CARPENTER
bcarpenter@liherald.com
James Lynch is a longtime psychiatrist, helping those struggling with severe mental illness. He has an understanding of what it’s like to be poor, at risk of homelessness and underserved. That made him want to help even more.
Lynch, 59, moved to Stewart Manor in 2007. He spent time as a trustee and deputy mayor for the village, and enjoyed it, but decided he wanted to do more. He thought of Senate District 9, and threw his hat into the ring. Now, he has seen and met people he hadn’t known before, and it has opened his eyes.
“I’ve gone to places in my district that I have not known at all, streets I’ve not known at all, talked to people I’ve not known at all,” Lynch said. “This whole thing has been an eye-opener.”
He hopes to “end one party domination” in Nassau County politics. He hopes to join their ranks, and hold them accountable.
“I’d like to see a change in the tone and the dynamics that don’t exist in Nassau County,” he said. “I don’t think some people are serving us as well as they should.”
Lynch plans to combat climate
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick’s challenger, James Lynch, has been active locally as well, as a trustee and deputy mayor of Stewart Manor.
change and the effects it has had on local communities. He supports the development of wind farms, but said he
understands there’s work to be done in terms of community response. He has met with resident of communities —
such as Long Beach — who have pushed back against wind farms, and after meeting with them, he said they have agreed be open to potential wind farms in the future.
He also plans to work to keep taxes from increasing. That’s easier said than done, but he says he is in support of instituting tax caps for homeowners and businesses.
“I support a tax cap,” he said. “Nassau County, Town of Hempstead, my school district, has a tax cap. New York state government, that’s a separate thing to deal with, but that’s how you solve it. It’s only slowing the rate of increase; it’s not stopping or lowering it. So I expect my taxes to stay the same.” Lynch is also against the development of the Sands Casino, and wants to create more jobs around our local universities. Some of the best ideas come from students, he says, and those ideas should be built up and given more opportunities to thrive. He wants to improve the livelihoods of those in the next generation, and wants voters to know he plans to work for everyone.
“I’m a public servant,” he said. “I love where I live, and I’d like to make it better for my kids, not for me. I’m hoping to turn the tide, and I’m not a politician. I’m hoping that that resonates with people.”
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State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick once served as a Malverne village trustee and as the village’s police and fire commissioner, inspired by her late husband, Jim.
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Doctors applaud early-detection methods
therapy, and she remembers a pivotal moment of hope when her doctors informed her that her tumor had disappeared after just one round.
“That moment was amazing,” she said. “It was the first treatment I received, and the cancer had disappeared. It gave me hope.”
Throughout her battle, Lemoine drew strength from her support system, which included her family, her faith and her religious community. She expressed deep gratitude for her husband, daughters and rabbi, who supported her through every step of the process. She shared an emotional story of the day of her surgery, in two years ago, when dozens of people from two Jewish congregations, Beth Elohim and Temple Beth-El, both in Queens, prayed for her recovery.
“I had 75 people praying for me,” she said. “One of my friends later told me that my surgery had coincided with National Prayer Day, May 5. I felt like angels were walking with me in the operating room.”
Lemoine’s spirituality played a vital role in her healing process. As she reflected on her treatment, she urged other women to avoid the stigma sometimes associated with breast cancer.
“A lot of times, women carry the burden of thinking cancer is their fault, but it isn’t,” she said. “Anyone can get cancer. It’s important to not take it personally,
because that mindset can impair the healing process.”
She expressed immense gratitude for the medical staff at MSSN, whom she described as her “divine team,” complimenting their professionalism, care and the personal attention she received. During her treatment, Lemoine found solace in journaling, and created a scrapbook to document her experience.
“I journal everything,” she said. “I wanted to remember this journey and the beautiful people who helped me. I also wanted to share my story with others, so they can find hope and strength.”
The scrapbook has become a reflection
of her gratitude, chronicling the faces and moments that made her experience more bearable. The act of documenting it, Lemoine said, helped her connect with her purpose, reminding her that her life — and her struggle — were not in vain.
“I cannot say enough about the team at Mount Sinai South Nassau,” she said. “I’m filled with gratitude, gratitude, gratitude for them.”
The event also featured insight from the hospital’s oncology experts, including Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, chair of the department of surgery and the medical director of MSSN’s Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center; Hodyl; and Dr. Dhvani Thakker, a
leading oncologist at the hospital. Datta emphasized the importance of early detection, noting that breast cancer survival rates have significantly improved in recent years due to advancements in screening and treatment options.
“The key is getting screened early,” he said. “Women need to prioritize mammograms and stay on top of their health, as early detection saves lives.”
Now in recovery, Lemoine continues to focus on rebuilding her strength. She is undergoing physical therapy, and hopes to return to teaching yoga soon.
“I’m still in the healing process, and I need to make sure I don’t spread my energy too thin,” she said. “But my goal is to return to teaching yoga.”
Lemoine’s resilience and determination were evident as she discussed what might be next for her. She expressed a desire to use her experience to help others, saying, “Whatever God has in store for me, I’m ready. My life is not in vain, and if I can help someone else through my story, that’s what I want to do.”
“Our understanding of cancer is evolving, and so are the treatments,” Thakker said. “At Mount Sinai South Nassau, we are at the forefront of offering personalized, targeted therapies that give our patients the best chance of survival.”
As the event concluded, Lemoine left attendees with a message of encouragement. “Get your mammogram,” she said simply, and remember, you can survive.”
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Accompanied by her Mount Sinai South Nassau medical team, Valley Stream resident Tamar Lemoine shared her breast cancer survival story.
Jen O’Leary adds her creative vision
O’Leary seized the opportunity, inquiring about any open positions, and soon after, she joined the staff. Starting out teaching the two-year-olds, O’Leary gradually worked her way up, ultimately taking on the role of director. Since stepping into the leadership position, she has focused on enhancing the educational experience for both students and teachers.
“When I became director, I really wanted to shake things up,” O’Leary said. “The school had become somewhat stale and stagnant, and it needed a fresh perspective.”
O’Leary’s commitment to modernization has been supported by the school’s pastor, who, as a former teacher himself, understood the importance of providing resources to foster growth. With his backing, O’Leary introduced iPads, projectors and other technology to the classrooms. These upgrades allow the children to engage with media through YouTube and interactive activities — a significant shift for the Catholic school, which previously had limited access to such resources.
O’Leary has also taken the lead on significant cosmetic improvements, including new floors and fresh coats of paint in various rooms, creating a more inviting and vibrant atmosphere.
As a talented artist, O’Leary has contributed her personal flair to the school by creating posters and artwork for the graduating four-year-olds, infusing the space with warmth and childlike wonder.
“I love the creativity,” O’Leary said. “I plan to do more painting in the future, especially in the office and classrooms, making it feel more like a school and a welcoming place for children.”
O’Leary’s artistic contributions have been well received by parents and teachers alike. Rockville Centre resident Shannon Lutz, a parent of three children who have all attended the preschool, expressed her admiration for O’Leary’s efforts.
“Jen has been an incredible influence on the school,” Lutz said. “Her dedication, both as a teacher and director, shines through in everything she does. The creativity she brings is just one example of how much she cares for this school and the kids.”
O’Leary continues to balance her dual roles as a teacher and director, teaching the 4-year-olds in the morning and handling administrative duties in the afternoon. This shift in scheduling has eased some of the workload, allowing her to focus more on her responsibilities as director while ensuring that the children receive the best preparation for kindergarten.
She has also introduced a new curriculum this year, aiming to better prepare students by applying skills typically taught to older children at earlier stages.
“Kids aren’t writing as much anymore due to the use of technology, so we’ve noticed fine motor skills are weaker,” O’Leary said. “That’s something we’re addressing early on to ensure these kids are ready for school.”
One of the challenges O’Leary has faced is the shift in parenting styles, which has required teachers to adapt to a more “gentle parenting” approach. However, she remains focused on fostering a positive, faithbased education for the children, integrating prayer and religious instruction into daily routines.
Looking to the future, O’Leary envisioned more enhancements, including incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education into the curriculum and fostering more creative outlets for the children.
In addition, under her direction, the school has held numerous successful fundraisers, which have allowed for the purchase of new area rugs, iPads and playground equipment.
“Fundraising is crucial for us, and we’ve done more of it since I took over,” O’Leary said. “This is my parish, and I want to see the school flourish.”
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St.Anthony’s Pre-School director and teacher Jen O’Leary spent months creating a hallway mural.
O’Leary wanted the halls of the preschool to have a creative flair. COntinued
Crime watCh
Oceanside man arrested for robbery at local gas station
An Oceanside man was arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred at the Speedway Gas Station on Long Beach Road on Oct. 10. Edward Miles, 55, allegedly entered the gas station after 4 p.m., took beer from the refrigerators, and approached the counter. He then selected two packs of cigarettes and, claiming to have a gun, demanded the items from the 44-year-old employee behind the register.
Miles fled the scene with the beer and cigarettes.
After a swift investigation, police located Miles at his residence and arrested him without incident. He is charged with first-degree robbery and was arraigned on Oct. 11, at First District Court in Hempstead.
— Kepherd Daniel
Edward MilEs
Fire breaks out at Oceanside home, no injuries reported
A late-night fire broke out at a home on Judith Lane in Oceanside on Oct. 13. Officers responded just after 11:30 p.m. and found the rear deck of the house engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the Oceanside and Baldwin Fire Departments quickly arrived and extinguished the fire.
The Nassau County Fire Marshal and the Arson Bomb Squad were also called to the scene to investigate. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
— Kepherd Daniel
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Lederer-DeFrancesco challenges in 14th A.D.
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
Ellen Lederer-DeFrancesco, 54, is a Democrat running to address key concerns for residents of Assembly District 14 and to create a cleaner, more affordable future.
“Helping people has always been important in my life,” she said.
Lederer-DeFrancesco has lived in Oceanside for 14 years with her husband, and Air Force veteran, and they have two teenage daughters and two rescue dogs. Ellen has two master’s degrees and a doctoral degree in education, and taught young people for seven years.
Lederer-DeFrancesco has campaigned energetically: she maintains a weekly newsletter, and has gone door to door to speak with voters to better understand their beliefs, problems and priorities.
“I am running because my opponent has been in office for over 22 years and no longer goes to Albany,” she said. “We pay for him to stay at home and collect a paycheck — we have no representation.”
According to Lederer-DeFrancesco, some of the most important issues in Assembly District 14 are the high cost of living, air and water quality, and women’s reproductive rights.
“I am running because myself and my neighbors deserve better,” she said.
“We all deserve better. We deserve to have somebody up there who is fighting for us.”
As a parent of two, Lederer-DeFrancesco knows that raising a family can be expensive. “In my first career, child care cost more than my paycheck,” she said.
Her parents fell ill, so she stepped in as a caregiver, which gave her experience in dealing with the challenges that seniors in South Shore communities face.
“Senior care is very important to me,” Lederer-DeFrancesco said. “I was a caregiver for both my parents.”
“We have seniors who just can’t afford to stay here, so we need affordable housing,” she said. “We need to not only keep our families here, but we need young people to stay here.”
In order to make life in Assembly District 14 more affordable, LedererDeFrancesco found an opportunity to reduce utility bills.
“There’s everyday things that we pay for that can come down,” she said. “And here’s two examples: our electric company and our water company are private — they are for-profit. They do not care about the ratepayers, they care about their shareholders.”
To improve the health of the environment, Lederer-DeFrancesco supports gradually including cleaner forms of energy to the economy and improving recycling programs.
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Ellen Lederer-DeFrancesco is a former educator seeking to represent the towns of the 14th A.D. to address cost-of-living concerns and environmental health.
She supports Proposal 1 in next month’s election, which would revise the First Amendment to the Constitution to protect the civil rights of people based on their pregnancy status, ethnicity, and age, in addition to other categories.
Regarding reproductive health,
Lederer-DeFrancesco made her message clear in a conversation with reporters during a Herald Roundtable event.
“Women do not have to die,” she said. “Women do not have to bleed out.”
She advocates for women — historically, a disenfranchised voting group — to make their voices heard in this election.
“It’s recent history that we have been entitled to get the right to vote,” Lederer-DeFrancesco said. “We need to. Women have fought really hard and really long. Honor those women who fought for us by voting.
“To everybody else who thinks that they can sit it out because their vote doesn’t count: every single vote counts,” Lederer-DeFrancesco said. “Please honor the system and democracy and go vote. It’s everybody’s duty to get out and vote and to be part of the democratic process.”
Lederer-DeFrancesco aspires to work with local Republicans to achieve her policy goals. To voters and policy makers across the aisle, she has a message: “We are more alike than we are different,” she said.
McDonough runs with one rule: ‘Get it done’
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
David McDonough, 87, has represented the people of Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh, Seaford and East Meadow since 2002.
Over his years as an Assemblyman, McDonough has made his office available to those in need of guidance.
“We are a public service,” he said. “I have a big sign in my office: ‘Help someone today.’ That’s our motto.”
McDonough’s office adds a personal touch to helping community members. No matter what, he and his team offer their services.
“When we have somebody come in with any type of a problem, we make sure we can refer them to the right people,” he said.
Every year, McDonough’s office holds several community drives to deliver supplies to people in need. These drives collect toys, coats, school supplies, pet food, and most recently, hurricane relief for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
In the Assembly, McDonough is a member of several committees that influence the quality of life in Nassau County.
“I’m on the Education Committee, the Transportation Committee, the Con-
sumer Affairs Committee and I chair a task force on the Public Safety Committee,” he said.
McDonough’s social network extends into the federal government.
“I have friends in Congress who used to be in the Assembly, and several friends in the Senate too,” he said.
McDonough prepares for trouble by facilitating meetings between federal agencies and county administration to increase familiarity. Over his career, he has used this strategy with the FBI and Secret Service to help their operations go as smoothly as possible.
“One of my policies is to bring people together to make friends, so when they have an event, they know each other,” McDonough said.
The assemblyman knows how to reach across the aisle to make change. He worked with the Democratic-majority Legislature in Albany to pass a bill that improved safety and education in schools.
“I work with the local school boards in my district,” he said. “One of the things is about the Holocaust.”
McDonough supported a bill that required the Holocaust to be included in history curriculums, and hopes to expand the scope of those lessons to be more in-depth.
“I’m responsible for us changing the
education law for over 500,000 students in high schools,” he said.
During a Herald roundtable discussion, McDonough recalled a bill he helped pass. Before it was written, private schools were not obligated to report sexual assault and other forms of abuse, as public schools were. When a girl attending a private school was sexually assaulted and the school did not disclose it, McDonough worked with Democrats to rewrite the law to make schools — public and private — obligated to report these incidents.
“Public safety is a big thing right now,” he said.
McDonough has a history of supporting local law enforcement, and has experience working with Nassau County Police Commissioner Pat Ryder.
To address safety concerns, McDonough has worked with the Nassau County Police Department to secure $200,000 for law enforcement and other safety programs, including the installation of speed cameras on the Northern State Parkway and the Long Island Expressway.
He wants to address the affordability crisis in Nassau County. He hopes to work with banks to lower the mortgage rates, correlating with the Federal Reserve’s rate cut.
“The rents are unbelievable,”
Tim Baker/Herald David McDonough has been in office for 22 years, and hopes to continue to represent Assembly District 14.
McDonough said. “You can’t rent on Long Island at any decent cost.”
If he wins re-election, McDonough offers time-tested strategies that have supported Assembly District 14 for the past 22 years.
“Get it done — That’s my policy,” he said.
HERALD SchoolS
OHS students recognized by Arts Alliance
The Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) recognized two Oceanside High School students in its annual Scholar Artist competition. Katie Swansig is one of five students selected as a Scholar-Artist for Music.
Swansig is a vocalist and a member of the OHS symphonic choir. Arielle Ziff was chosen for excellence in theatre. She is one of four students to win this award and is a member of the Oceanside High
Scholar Artist music award winner, Katie Swansig of Oceanside High School, with her symphonic choir teacher Alexandrina Leahu, Andrew FreyGould, director of Media, Fine & Performing Arts, and OHS Principal Brendon Mitchell.
School Thespian Troupe 132.
The Scholar-Artist Awards program features outstanding high school artists in monthly profiles in Newsday, selected from visual arts, music, theatre, dance and media arts. The program connects award winners with Long Island’s universities and scholarship opportunities.
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Ariel Ziff, OHS Scholar Artist in theatre, with teachers Laura Gallo and Michelle Taplin, Andrew Frey-Gould, director of Media, Fine and Performing Arts, and Brendon Mitchell, OHS Principal.
and Ray
welcomed their grandson Teddy Martini to the world.
Welcome the newest Martini to O’Side
Fran and Ray Martini of Oceanside were thrilled to announce the arrival of their grandson, Theodore (Teddy) Raymond Martini. Born on Friday, August 30, at 10:38 p.m., Teddy weighed 8 lbs 1 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. His arrival has brought immense joy to his parents, Rosemarie and Michael Martini, his grandparents, and their entire family.
— Kepherd Daniel
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STEPPING OUT
Back to the basics:
Building with BLOCKS
Young imaginations reach new heights at ‘Block Party’
By Danielle Schwab
From a futuristic spaceship to a giant castle, there’s no limit to what can be created with blocks and a little creativity.
Young “builders” are invited to show off their skills at “Block Party,” a free-play exhibit for all ages to enjoy.
But be sure to visit soon — Long Island Children’s Museum’s seasonal exhibit is short-lived. It runs through Nov. 3.
“This new exhibit for the museum is so open-ended and encourages so many different modalities of learning and types of play within the space,” says Ashley Niver, the museum’s director of education.
While kids may play with smaller blocks at home, these big foam blocks come in larger-than-life proportions — so visitors can make their biggest creations yet.
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• Now until Nov. 3
• $17 museum admission, $16 seniors 65 and older
• View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for additional information or call (516) 224-5800
• Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City
fun.
“These are structures that they can build, that they can climb on, they can go through or under. They can use a lot of dramatic play with this since it’s all just open-ended play, which is what we love,” Niver says. “So there’s a lot of processes happening during this kind of play, and it really invites a lot of collaboration between the adults and the kids as well as peer-to-peer, to work together.”
From long, bendable cylinders to the stackable rectangles, the blocks can be used as the catalyst for an endless assortment of building projects. The results are limitless.
The blocks are all blue, intentionally so. The single block color creates a blank canvas for endless creative possibilities. By eliminating the distraction of multiple colors, children can immerse themselves fully in their designs, focusing on construction and creativity without worrying about matching hues. Thus children are able to immerse themselves fully in play, according to Niver.
“When you have a lot of visual distraction, it’s actually harder for kids to unleash their imagination and learn and have that creative output be as successful,” she explains. “So basically, having them all in one color allows a better opportunity for that to flourish.”
Prompts throughout the exhibit space guide the builders, if some inspiration for their block masterpieces is needed. Build a shelter for a real (or imaginary) pet or perhaps a robot that actually works. The exhibit even challenges everyone to see how high you can build.
For smaller creations, a table of hand-held blocks is available to play with as well.
“The appeal of this exhibit lies in its immersive quality,” Niver says. “While children are accustomed to playing with small blocks that fit in the palm of their hand, here they encounter a larger-than-life experience.”
Once the build is done, it’s time to put young imaginations to the test! Kids can put the spotlight on their creations and produce interesting shadows on the wall for interactive storytelling.
The exhibit was created in conjunction with “Worldwide Day of Play,” an initiative of Nickelodeon with the Association of Children’s Museums to get families engaged with their environment through screen-free play while fostering the benefits of skill-building activities.
“Block Party’” encourages children to develop their motor skills, enhance their muscle strength
“We think it’s really important for the kids to disconnect because they don’t have as many opportunities to do that these days. I find that screens are becoming so much more prevalent, and they’re so accessible in different areas,” Niver says.
“To really set the scene and just bring it down to the basics of building blocks, it’s so beneficial to them for their development, with a lot of social emotional learning happening.”
This is the first exhibit to be installed after the museum’s Fall Fix Up — the annual two-week closing period every September when the museum conducts maintenance and exhibit refresh, along with staff training.
“We go over different aspects of learning and play and try to educate our staff and empower them for when we reopen. We make sure that we reopen in a really impressive way for our visitors, to welcome them back,” Niver adds.
At the Block Party, no dream is too big, so it’s time to get building — one block at a time.
Photos courtesy LICM
Museum visitors are invited to an oversized “block” party where giant lightweight blocks turn playtime into extraordinary adventures. Stack them, crawl through them or team up to make dream designs come true. Construct castles, mazes, fantastical creatures or secret hideaways.
Icons, collaborators and dos amigos Steve Martin and Martin Short have a relationship that’s evolved in unexpected ways since their SNL days. Their comic prowess has surely reached new heights since their involvement in Hulu’s smash hit “Only Murders in the Building.” The pair takes another comic turn as special guests at Tilles Center’s 2024 Gala. These two funnyman display their impeccable talents as “The Dukes of Funnytown!” — a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $70. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
Anthony Rodia
Anthony Rodia lets loose with his “Totally Reliable” tour. A firstgeneration Italian-American, Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. He hit the ground running and performed 100 shows in just nine months, and within three years gained a massive fan base online and around the country. In a short time, Anthony gained over 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have amassed over 22 million views. Rodia’s comedy pulls from his real life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood and just about everything else.
Saturday Oct. 19, 7 and 9:30 p.m.
$89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
THE Your Neighborhood
Rock the Dock
Ambrosia, John Ford Coley and Peter Beckett (The Voice of Player), will come together for a magical night performing all of their 1970s and ‘80s Billboard Top 40 Hits, on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, oct. 25, at 8 p.m. Yacht Rock the Dock shines the spotlight on the original artists, with Elliot Lurie, as they reinvigorate their many beloved tunes. Enjoy Ambrosia’s everlasting hits including “How Much I Feel,” “You’re the Only Woman” and “Biggest Part of Me.” John Ford Coley, most known as half of the Grammy-nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley, performs many memorable hits, including “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight,” “Love Is The Answer” and “Nights Are Forever Without You.”Peter Beckett, Player’s original lead singer and songwriter. was voted by Billboard Magazine as Best New Single Artist in 1978 for Player’s hit “Baby Come Back.,” while Elliot Lurie is best known as the vocalist for Looking Glass, and sang lead on the band’s hit single “Brandy.”
These songs are the soundtrack to a generation. Today’s so-called smooth yacht rock music scene would not be yacht rock without the contributions of these Grammy winning artists. What emerged primarily from southern California during one of the greatest periods of music is a classic rock radio staple across the U.S. You cannot turn on the radio without hearing many of these songs every day. As younger generations of music fans fall in love and embrace these classic rock/soft rock hits, everyone realizes that these songs are becoming bigger now than at any time since their heyday, which by common consent stretched between 1976 and 1983. Get ready to Rock the Dock! Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 2993100.
‘The Birthday Party’
Looking for something to do this Halloween season that isn’t just for kids? Visit Sands Point Preserve for an exclusive, immersive theatrical production, “The Birthday Party,” held in a secluded, opulent mansion,Friday and Saturday, oct. 18-19, oct. 25, oct. 31, and Nov. 1. For those who attended Archie’s last “Birthday Party,” rest assured, there are new surprises in store.
Guests will be blindfolded and escorted to a secret location on the property, Villa Vanitas, to celebrate the enigmatic Lord Archibald Axel Von Finkelshorn Chatterton’s 30th birthday. He is a witless charmer on the cusp of a life-changing revelation, and everyone’s invited to witness his journey on a night that promises to be unforgettable and delightfully unpredictable. Cocktail attire preferred. $175 per person. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901.
Spooky Fest is back
A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families, whether you want to be scared — or prefer seasonal fun of the non-scary kind. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more, including the Mystical Garden. Get your fortune told, make a craft and dance with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the Amazing Glow tent. For those who want a scare, venture into the Haunted Woods, where zombies and dinosaurs hang out. Admission starts at $22. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for call (516) 7640045 for more information.
Halloween Sugar
Decorating Cookie Class - It’s Scary Good!
Participate in a cookie decorating workshop, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2 or 7 p.m., at Oceanside Lutheran Church. Enjoy a fun-filled cookie decorating class. Your ticket includes a half dozen cookies, four icing bags with vibrant colors (plus leftovers), step-bystep instructions, a to-go box for your creations, and a Q&A session covering icing tips, tricks, and dough 101. Perfect for beginners! Handicap accessible with ample parking available in the municipal lot across from the library rebuild. 55 Fairview Ave. $35 per person. Register at bit.ly/OLCCookies or scan the QR code. For more information, contact the church office at (516) 766-0136.
Food Fest
Sacred Heart Parish Center hosts a community food tasting event, Sunday, Oct. 20, starting at 6 p.m. Attendees have the opportunity to sample a variety of dishes from local restaurants and food establishments. Advance ticket purchase is required. $25 per adult and $5 for children under 10 years. With a 50/50 raffle and basket raffles. 301 Long Beach Road, Island Park. For more information, call (516) 431-7877 or visit sacredheartislandpark. com.
Chamber concert
Immerse yourself in the rich harmonies and lyrical beauty of a piano trio and solo vocal works, with Old Westbury Gardens ensemble-in-residence Poetica Musica, Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m., with preconcert talk at 7:30 p.m. Cellist Eugene Moye, violinist Erik Wyrick, pianist Yasmin Alami, and mezzo-soprano Eleanor Valkenburg perform works by Debussy, Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel. $30, $25 members, seniors, students. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048.
Village of Island Park
Halloween Beach Bash
Celebrate Halloween early at the Village of Island Park’s Halloween Beach Bash, Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Masone Beach on Waterford Road. With features hayrides, a petting zoo, pumpkin picking, and pumpkin decorating. Join Mayor Michael McGinty and Deputy Mayor Matthew Graci for a fun-filled day!
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Adelphi’s Best of Broadway: Decades
Jump into the dazzling world of Broadway as Adelphi’s talented students bring to life the magic of shows that opened 10, 20, 30 or more years ago, Sunday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m. Enjoy modern and classic Broadway hits from shows like “Suffs” (2024); “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” (2014); “Sunday in the Park with George” (1984) and “Anything Goes” (1934). Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.
Grand Opening Ceremony
Celebrate the grand opening of the renovated Oceanside Library, Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. The ceremony includes speeches, a ribbon cutting, and the dedication of a 50year time capsule, donated by the Friends of the Oceanside Library. Building tours will follow.
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On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition
“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media.
It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
On stage
See Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” presented by Nassau Community College Theater and Dance Department, opening Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.; also Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 29-30, 7;30 p.m. Delve into the lives of Arkádina, a famous — but fading — actress, and that of her lover, Trigórin, a well-known author. They arrive at her brother Sórin’s country estate for the summer, just as son Konstantín is staging an experimental new play he’s written and directed, starring his girlfriend, Nína. Chekhov’s first successful naturalist play follows the lives of young artists as they navigate life. Thematically, it’s a study of the arts and the artist, the lack of real satisfaction to be found there, the pretense and mediocrity that pervade the practice, and yet the power and mystery that are possible. Nassau Community College’s Little Theatre, Garden City. Tickets $12; NCC students free with valid ID; $10 veterans, alumni, seniors 60+, students and NCC employees. For tickets/information, visit nassau.booktix.com or NCC. edu or call (516) 572-7676.
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
A non-profit organization in Oceanside, NY is seeking interested resources to provide bids for sale and installation of components and equipment to enhance our security infrastructure. These include bollards & barriers, fire resistant entry doors and enhanced bullet resistant glass.
Selection of providers in each category will be based on knowledge of each of the above noted components and their integration in our security system framework. Additionally, relevant prior experience, problem resolution expertise, adherence to projected work schedules, agreed upon budget/cost estimates and references will play an important role in the evaluation process.
Next steps and requisite details can be obtained by contacting us by phone at (516)766-6809 ext. 2 or via email at: security@avodah.org with your company name, point of contact & email and/or phone information. Responses will be provided and accepted until November 1, 2024. All information will remain confidential.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CHASE FUNDING MORTGAGE
LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2002-3, Plaintiff, AGAINST
KIM TUFANO AKA KIM
M. TUFANO, et al.
Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on July 24, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 6, 2024 at 2:30 PM premises known as 2858 Cherry Court Oceanside, NY 11572.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 38, Block 402 and Lot 52.
Approximate amount of judgment $374,851.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #610176/2018.
John P. Clarke, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 149248
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead
LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO.21527
RESOLUTION NO.
1003-2024
Adopted: October 1, 2024
Councilmember Ryder offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS
ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 10/23/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.
650/24. NR ISLAND PARK - 2019 Constantino Sacino Family Trust, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain addition, sunroom, 2nd story sunroom & 2nd story deck all attached to dwelling., E/s Ohio Pl., 120’ N/o Saratoga Blvd., a/k/a 4077 Ohio Pl. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 655/24. OCEANSIDE - JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Use variance, install proposed commercial solar carport canopies (2) in a residence “B” district with front yard variances on Cortland Ave. & 5th St. in conjunction with existing bank., S/E cor. Long Beach Rd. & Cortland Ave., a/k/a 3285 Long Beach Rd. 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 Island Park & Oceanside within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 149490
shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Miller and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SIX (6) NOES: NONE (0) 149502
LEGAL NOTICE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 998-2024, adopted September 17, 2024, a public hearing was duly held on the 1st day of October, 2024, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:
LEVITTOWN
BALSAM LANE - north side, starting at a point 206 feet east opposite the southeast curbline of Cotton Lane, east for a distance of 22 feet.
(TH-403/24) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons:
(NR) ISLAND PARK
VANDERBILT AVENUEnorth side, starting at a point 262 feet east of the east curbline of Broadway, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-210/10 - 10/05/10)
(TH-409/24)
; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST THOMAS F. CUCCURULLO, JR. AKA THOMAS F. CUCCURULLO, JESSE CUCCURULLO, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 26, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 20, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 171 Audubon Boulevard, Island Park, NY 11558. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Island Park, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43 Block 396 and Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $745,289.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617699/2022. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Michael J. Langer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001555 82636 149462
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, A/K/A M&T BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK,
I.P. Library hosts photo workshop at Masone beach
Island Park residents gathered at Masone Beach on Sept.19 for a sunset photography workshop led by Island Park photographer Max Boncina.
Boncina, a history teacher and photographic ambassador for Sony, shared his expertise in capturing nature’s beauty while blending his passion for photography with his teaching background.
Attendees were eager to learn as Boncina explained various techniques, offering simple suggestions and live demonstrations to help participants elevate their photography skills. He emphasized the power of using photography to tell personal stories, encouraging each individual to explore their creativity through the lens.
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Plaintiff - againstFREDDY ORMENO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 22, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 24th day of October, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of Land with the Buildings and Improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and
being in Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 78 Concord Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. (Section: 43, Block: 385, Lot: 7) Approximate amount of lien $1,010,540.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 003398/2017. Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Park Public Library Director Jessica Koenig and Joseph Pontecorvo, Vice President of the Library’s Board of Trustees. Both were captivated by Boncina’s ability to make complex photographic concepts accessible to beginners.
“Max is wonderful. We’ll definitely be doing more of these programs,” Koenig said. She also encouraged residents to check out Boncina’s book, Max Boncina: The Forgotten World (Urbex: Le monde Oublie), which is available at the library.
With plans for future collaborations, Boncina’s workshop left attendees eager to continue exploring the art of photography.
— Kepherd Daniel
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: August 23, 2024
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 149108
Courtesy Joe Pontecorvo
Island Park Library director Jessica Koenig, library board vice president Joe Pontecorvo and librarian Eva Van Bergen had fun taking photos on the sunset.
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An architect for a sunroom?
Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction. Any advice would be helpful.
A. Do things once, the best way. A deck isn’t habitable, but a sunroom is, and a permit is required. Plans have to show structural support, energy and building code compliance. Rain, moisture and ice are your primary concerns.
You need the whole story without the sales part. Just like any purchase, issues you might not expect are still important, like finding out what kind of oil to add to your snow blower before the engine seizes or that windows without factory tinting can allow ultra-violet sunlight rays to fade your carpet. As an architect for a largely popular sunroom manufacturer in the 1980s and ’90s, I experienced many issues with their construction.
Pre-engineered panel systems are designed by the company, hopefully by engineers, and should come with plans, from the manufacturer, that can be sealed and signed by their in-house engineer. If not, plans may need to be drawn from scratch by an architect or engineer that you hire so those plans can be integrated with your house. Integrated means that the company generally just sells you a product and doesn’t necessarily give any indication of how to support the unit or how to attach the unit system to your house so that it won’t leak or move.
This is the general failing of the system, since, as I experienced with most of the installations, the part I could detail was free of leaking or movement, but the units themselves leaked nearly every time. We could detail how the edges of the unit could be sealed and redundantly weather-stripped and flashed, but the frames around the glass and wall edges would unseal and leak. I even met with the corporate president/owner and identified the specific problems. Promises to correct leak issues were made but not kept, and eventually I gave up.
I looked at a two-year-old system while discussing other work for a home recently. The owner described the back-and-forth misery he and his family were experiencing with their sunroom and the company. Even 25 years after I gave up, the same company is still doing things the same way. You need a detail-oriented architect and installer, even if you think you don’t. The cost of doing things twice is much greater. Good luck.
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After reforms, NUMC is on the upswing
For decades, Nassau University Medical Center has towered above the landscape, representing our community’s commitment to quality health care — for everyone. Public hospitals across the state face enormous challenges, and NUMC is no different. But as we close in on two years of executing substantial reforms, this irreplaceable institution is proving resilient and improving.
At Long Island’s largest public safety-net hospital and Level 1 trauma center, each year the unwavering dedication of our staff provides $1 billion in services to more than 270,000 patients. Many of those patients are from our most at-risk populations, who can’t afford to pay for care and otherwise wouldn’t receive treatment.
Leveraging new financial standards and practices, more-efficient systems and a renewed commitment to the patient and visitor experience, we are proving that we can be a model for success. Our dedication to strengthening the foundations of the facility has recently been recognized by top health care organizations.
In August, after a rigorous evalua-
Etion, NUMC earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its high-performance standards. To achieve this accreditation, NUMC underwent an indepth, multi-day, unannounced onsite review by a team that judged compliance standards in several key areas, including patient rights, infection control, surgical services and patient safety.
TJust days later, NUMC’s team was again recognized, receiving two prestigious awards from the American Heart Association. The hospital was honored with AHA’s Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards, reflecting our team’s adherence to the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines for heart disease and stroke.
Newsday on the crisis of long emergency room wait times on Long Island, NUMC’s was ranked second out of all hospitals for average patient wait time, despite the fact that we serve more than 65,000 emergency patients each year.
he hospital received two prestigious awards from the American Heart Association.
These recognitions required strategic planning, rigorous training and a culture of excellence that permeates every level of our organization. Our staff of more than 3,600 undergo continuous evaluations and specialized training to ensure that we meet the highest standards of care, which is particularly crucial because we serve a diverse community with unique health needs.
new Community Engagement Center, our first public open house, our recent Back-to-School program and other initiatives are also part of our effort to ensure that NUMC remains a hub for the broader community.
NUMC has long been a cornerstone of health care in Nassau County — more than just a hospital, we are a trusted partner and a critical lifeline for our neighbors. Our hospital is often the first place people turn in times of need. We take our unique responsibility very seriously.
These certifications, initiatives and facility upgrades are just a small sample of the exciting results from nearly two years of management and operational reforms.
The AHA also noted that our efforts have led to improved patient outcomes, including more lives saved, shorter recovery times and reduced hospital readmissions. These awards come as we prepare for the construction and opening of a new Cath Lab in 2025 that will enable the hospital to perform more lifesaving heart procedures on site.
Our Emergency Room staff also continues to demonstrate excellence and success under the stress of a growing patient population. In September, after an in-depth investigative report by
While previous leadership spent money on new executive offices, we’re focusing on enriching the patient experience and expanding our services. We recently extended our onsite clinical office hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 9 p.m. for our pediatric, women’s health, general medicine and physical therapy services. Starting this month, we will have Saturday clinic hours as well for the first time.
This expansion helps make prevention and treatment more convenient for working families, and reduces emergency room visits. Our first NUMC van was just delivered to help those with transportation needs. The opening of our
While NUMC continues to face financial challenges due to drastic state funding cuts that have not been restored, we are committed to building on the success of our recent fiscal reforms to safeguard this vital community resource.
NUMC is a beacon of hope and a testament to the strength of our community. It represents our commitment to caring for one another. Our collective support for the hospital means that our area will avoid the health care crises that plague other communities across the nation. Residents will have the peace of mind knowing they have a public hospital ready to meet any challenge.
Megan C. Ryan is interim president and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center.
How to talk to young people about elections
very four years, citizens of the United States have the privilege of voting in the presidential election. It is one of the most sacred and awesome responsibilities of being an American citizen. Reflecting on the ideals set forth in the Constitution, it is crucial that we engage our students in conversations about the election process to help them understand and appreciate the significance of voting. Although discussing politics in public schools can be uncomfortable for some, particularly in today’s polarized environment, remaining silent on these issues is actually detrimental. Educators have a responsibility to help develop young people into informed, active participants in the democratic process and, hopefully, the next generation of civic leaders.
As a former high school social stud-
ies teacher, I believe the election season is the perfect opportunity to make learning more relevant by bringing textbooks to life. There are so many invaluable skills students can learn during local and national election cycles. First, they should be taught about the election process. Many of our students come from other countries, including those that do not have participatory democracies. Teachers can use the upcoming elections as a time to provide a refresher on the branches of government and how elections function in the U.S.
We need to help students understand the significance of voting.
developed guidelines for identifying news media bias, which includes differentiating news from opinion, understanding that bias is a spectrum and recognizing our own biases. These are all extremely valuable skills that students will benefit from even after the election cycle has passed.
Additionally, we can teach students how to navigate the media landscape and identify bias in the media. With the widespread use of social media as primary news sources, it is often difficult for young people and adults alike to differentiate fact from fiction or evaluate the credibility of a news source.
The News Literacy Project, an organization devoted to ensuring that all students are skilled in news literacy,
Another critical skill students can develop when learning about elections is how to consider different perspectives. With the explosion of the internet and social media algorithms, it is very likely that young people who get their news from online media sources are never confronted with opinions or values that are different from their own. In order for students to successfully navigate life after high school and become leaders in the global workforce, however, they must be able to listen to the opinions of others, seek to understand a variety of perspectives and engage in civil discourse and debate. These skills are essential for navigating real-world challenges.
Finally, teaching about elections
offers an excellent opportunity to discuss with young people the importance of voting. As educators, we counter voter apathy by teaching students about the historical struggle for voting rights in this country, particularly for historically marginalized groups, such as women and African-Americans. These discussions may evoke strong emotions, but they are vital to helping students understand why voting matters and how our country has evolved.
We should remind students of the importance of taking part in local elections in addition to the national presidential elections. We should also explore ways for young people to practice exercising the right to vote in school, and provide opportunities for them to voice their opinions on local issues in the community.
This is a really exciting and pivotal time in our country, with history unfolding before our eyes. It is our duty to ensure that the next generation is not only witnessing these moments, but is engaged with and prepared to shape them.
Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Ed.D., is superintendent of the Uniondale Union Free School District.
MEGAN C. RYAN
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The Mets are a case study in grit
ports often provide the most visible examples of overcoming the odds. Take, for example, the New York Mets, who, in late May, suffered a crushing loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving them 11 games under .500. Many fans and baseball insiders had all but written them off, but the Mets didn’t quit.
Instead the ball club made strategic lineup changes and, most important, held firm in their belief that they were still a great team. The result? A remarkable turnaround that put them 30 games over .500 and propelled them into this week’s National League Championship series.
Pitcher Jim Abbott is another powerful example of overcoming adversity. Born without a right hand, Abbott faced enormous challenges from an early age, but refused to let his physical difference define or limit him. He eventually reached the major leagues, and not only pitched at the highest level, but tossed a no-hitter for the Yankees in 1993.
This lesson isn’t just for athletes. Struggling students can reassess their study habits, ask for extra help, and find the support they need. A professional facing new challenges at work can seek out training, lean on colleagues for advice, and even turn frustration into motivation. Teachers, mentors and coaches thrive on helping others succeed, so seeking help isn’t a weakness — it’s a smart move.
Letters
Climate change should be on voters’ minds
To the Editor:
As the election draws closer, we cannot ignore the growing impact of climate change on our communities. Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton, along with dozens of wildfires this past summer, are all clear warning signs of a very real climate crisis.
This issue deserves more attention than it has received so far this election cycle. During the presidential debate, only one brief question was asked about climate at the very end.
The fact is, the climate crisis impacts us all, no matter where we live or how much money we make. Americans are being told to flee their homes and risk losing everything. Meanwhile, Big Oil continues to put profits over people by prioritizing fossil fuels that continue to destroy our environment.
We cannot afford to lose any more time in the fight against the climate crisis. We need leaders — at the federal, state and local level — who believe in the science of climate change and are
Overcoming adversity isn’t just about persistence, but is about a mindset of constant learning and growth. Whether you’re falling behind in school, at work or on a sports team, the temptation to surrender can be overwhelming. But those who thrive amid adversity don’t see challenges as walls; they see them as steppingstones to progress.
If you’re a student struggling to grasp difficult concepts, feeling like you’re always two steps behind, it’s easy to lose hope. At work, new technologies and methodologies might feel like waves crashing over you, leaving you disoriented. And for an athlete, the weight of defeat can make the rest of the season feel like an uphill climb that’s no longer worth making.
So how does a person, or a team, regroup and find success after falling behind?
While determination is key, succeeding isn’t just about plowing through. It’s about strategic adaptation. It’s about identifying what’s important, what’s holding you back, and making meaningful changes — sometimes inspired by others, and sometimes by digging deep into yourself.
The first step often is simply asking for help. And that’s nothing to be ashamed of. We’ve all been there!
Adversity isn’t a dead end. It’s a detour that offers new pathways to growth and success, but only if we’re willing to stay the course, make adjustments, and push beyond the initial
impulse to give up. And real-life stories of overcoming adversity can be powerful sources of inspiration, because they demonstrate that success is often born from struggle, resilience and perseverance.
J.K. Rowling’s journey to becoming the world-famous author of the Harry Potter series is a classic example. Before Harry Potter became a household name, Rowling was a struggling single mother living on welfare. She wrote the first Harry Potter book in coffee shops, often battling self-doubt and rejection. No fewer than 12 publishers rejected the manuscript before Bloomsbury finally took a chance on it.
Thomas Edison, one of history’s greatest inventors, failed over a thousand times before making the first light bulb work. When asked about his repeated failures, Edison famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” His relentless drive and ability to see failure as a learning opportunity helped him change the world.
Real-life stories such as these are just a sample of what people can achieve, while illustrating that the journey to success is rarely smooth. At press time, the Mets were down 1-0 to the Dodgers in the NLCS — down, but far from out. The team has shown its fans what it means to push through, learn, adapt, and remain focused on the next game all season long. Here’s hoping that valuable lesson continues.
Blakeman’s actions bring serious risks for first responders
in recent months, nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman has pursued a number of controversial measures that, in addition to likely being unconstitutional, bring with them a number of unintended consequences that will negatively impact our police and first responders.
the most glaring of those actions is Blakeman’s provisional emergency special deputy sheriff program. known more commonly as the “militia,” this misguided initiative has sparked tremendous concern in a number of local police departments. even as the first classes of “militia” cadets have now graduated and are in the process of being activated, our concerns about their training, how they will be identified, and how and when these “deputies” can and will be deployed remain unaddressed by the Blakeman administration, which continues to stonewall
the County legislature’s Democratic minority and the public.
the republican majority’s public mask ban, which Blakeman eagerly signed into law, is another piece of legislation that puts our police officers in highly precarious situations. Under this measure, it’s up to an officer to determine the “intent” of a person wearing a mask. this would expose our officers to thorny constitutional and medical privacy issues under the Fifth amendment and HIPaa laws. Moreover, there’s the risk that a sick person could feel pressured to remove their mask, thereby exposing the officers and the public to Covid or some other airborne disease. to address concerns about constitutionality and practicality, the minority caucus proposed a more narrowly tailored mask law — the Masked Crime accountability act — that would reduce the burden on our law enforcement officers by focusing specifically on punishing those who use masks while committing crimes. While our bill is a clearer
Hdeterrent to crime, the republican majority pushed through its version of the law without considering public concerns or the potential consequences.
ow will a police officer verify a claim of an exception to the mask ban?
For both of these measures, there is the issue of how effectively they can be enforced, if at all. the same goes for Blakeman’s banning of transgender female athletes using county sports facilities, which, like the mask ban, is being challenged in court. How is an officer, having been called to one of the situations created by these laws, expected to proceed? How rigorously should an officer attempt to verify someone’s claim that they qualify for an exemption under the mask ban? How can an officer navigate a heated confrontation over claims that a young athlete is violating the ban on trans athletes? are we going to start interrogating athletes over their gender identity? It’s all a recipe for disaster, and even more lawsuits against the county — litigation that you, the taxpayer, will end up footing the bill for.
With budget season now upon us, I
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willing or can be convinced to take bold action before it’s too late. So I urge everyone: When you cast your ballot next month, think of our planet and the people that call it home.
MartIn MelkonIan Uniondale
The MTA’s capital plan doesn’t have a chance
to the editor:
long Island rail road riders should be concerned that the Metropolitan t ransportation authority’s $68 billion, five-year, 2025-2029 Capital Plan isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. Gov. kathy Hochul claims she can find additional state and federal funding to make up for the missing $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue from the current $51 billion 2020-2024 capital plan. She promises the same for making up the $33 billion shortfall in the proposed plan. t his leaves the M ta with a record $48 billion shortfall in funding! the plan will be dead on arrival.
a llocation of funding for advancing toward a state of good repair in all capital asset categories should be a higher priority than any system expansion projects. Funding for the $7.7 billion Second avenue Subway Phase 2 and the $5.5 billion Brooklyn/Queens Interboro express light rail Connector would be better spent on repair projects. Metro north railroad’s $3.1 billion Bronx east Penn Station access project should be put on hold. Forget about the $7.5 billion Second avenue Subway Phase 3, the 125th Street Crosstown extension, as well.
Don’t be surprised in 2025 when both the governor and the l egislature reduce the proposed $68 billion plan by billions. I predict it will end up somewhere in the $50s billion range, to deal with more realistic future funding availability.
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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believe it is essential to analyze these controversial measures through another lens — police overtime. When we consider possible impacts on law enforcement professionals, we must factor in how these measures could further burden our officers and increase their workloads — especially as we ponder other proposals that could elevate overtime costs. Before the county clears the way for a casino or any other major development or legislative initiative that could be a significant driver of overtime, we would be wise to commission a thorough evaluation.
Specific to the casino, initial projections of $1.8 million being sufficient to cover the resulting overtime — which is just one quarter of 1 percent of our current overtime budget — seem farfetched. a rigorous review would go a long way toward revealing the true and accurate costs, so that law enforcement agencies serving not only the county, but also its cities and villages, can budget wisely and gear their training resources toward addressing every one of these new endeavors.
Delia DeRiggi-Whitton represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District and is the minority leader of the Legislature.
Framework by Harriet Katz
On a trip to Ohio, visiting the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
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