Uniondale Herald 08-15-2024

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Courtesy Uniondale School District Lawrence Road Middle School eighth-grader Peter Arevalo, standing, checked out what Avery Dixon, a seventh-grader, was doing with his circuitry setup.

STEAM summer camp aims to inspire future engineers

By KELSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com

The Uniondale school district is training its students to be the next astronauts, scientists and engineers, at a unique summer camp. Middle and high school students recently rode the current of renewable energy at the district’s third annual Summer STEAM Camp. STEAM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and math, integrates elements of the arts, like creative thinking and design skills, with the discipline of science and math, expanding on traditional education and opening up opportunities for more Uniondale students.

This year’s weeklong program, held at Walnut Street Elementary School at the end of July, focused on the theme Creating Smart Homes Using Renewable Energy. There were 25 students, ranging from incoming seventhgraders to rising high school seniors, who dived into the world of sustainable technology through comprehensive lessons and hands-on projects.

“We are thrilled with the success of this year’s Summer STEAM Camp,” Monique Darrisaw-Akil, the district’s superintendent, said in a news release. “Our scholars had the chance to learn about renewable energy and sustainable solutions when it comes to smart

Chris Borzor reflects on his Olympic 100

By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Chris Borzor, of North Baldwin, was reflecting on his performance in the Paris Olympics last week while still enjoying the sights and sounds of the City of Love.

The 25-year-old represented his native Haiti in the 100-meter dash on Aug. 3, but did not qualify for the second round after finishing in fifth place in the eighth and final preliminary heat, with a time of 10.28 seconds.

On Aug. 9, Borzor, who gained prominence for his sprinting at Uniondale High School and then at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Southern California, told the Herald that he had fulfilled a lifelong dream despite the outcome.

“I feel good,” he said. “It was a blessing trying to qualify for the second round. I was happy with it — I can’t get mad because I’m just blessed to be here. I tried my best, but next

time I’ll be way more prepared and ready.”

Borzor went up against a couple of the world’s fastest men in his heat, including 2021 Olympic silver medalist Fred Kerley — who went on to win the bronze medal in the 100 on Aug. 4 — and Great Britain’s record holder in both the 100 and 200 meters, Zharnel Hughes.

“They are some really good sprinters,” Borzor chuckled. “Coming into the race, I knew I had to give it my best, but it was a tough heat to qualify for because I had some of the fastest runners in the whole world.”

A member of the class of 2018 at Uniondale High, Borzor excelled in the 100, 200, and 400 meters as well as the long jump. As a senior, he finished fifth in both the 100 and 200 in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Track and Field Championships.

While running for Cincinnati, he met Nadine Faustin-Park-

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Double Dutching around the Uniondale library

By JANET PRETE Correspondent

Jumping rope is a fun and healthy way to exercise, and has been a staple on school playgrounds for decades. Double Dutch is a more intricate form that is known for its fast pace, intricate footwork, and gymnastic tricks. It requires two players to turn two long ropes simultaneously while another player jumps in. This is the minimum number of people for a singles team.

An enthusiastic group of children took part in a recent workshop at the Uniondale Public Library to learn the basics of Double Dutch jump roping. The workshop was held indoors in the children’s area, due to the threat of rain in the forecast on Aug. 9. Tables and chairs had been moved aside to leave plenty of room for the jump ropes.

The workshop was led by Erica Dantzler, 36, of Central Islip, whose full time job is running the recreation program at the Chelsea Assisted Living Facility in Yaphank. Dantzler joined the Central Islip Snazzy Steppers Double Dutch team, coached by David Rockett, in sixth grade. By eighth grade, the team had won two world championships.

“We’ve done so many amazing things with Double Dutch,” Dantzler said. “We were in a Disney Channel movie, I taught at Mayor Bloomberg’s picnic. I’ve done so many cool things.”

Dantzler has been teaching Double Dutch for 18 years, wherever she gets the opportunity. During the school year, she teaches at afterschool programs in Bridgehampton, East Hampton and Springs under the auspices of a nonprofit organization called Project Most. The East Hampton-based group is an afterschool and summer learning program for families that offers children an array of activities.

“Double Dutch is a dying sport,” she said. “You don’t really see children doing it in playgrounds anymore, so I just try to keep it alive.”

She also visits camps, YMCAs and other schools, teaching anyone from kindergarteners through adults.

“With kindergarten and preschool, we start with coordination,” Dantzler said. “You have to start small. I teach them coordination. As long as they can jump, we can do it.”

Dantzler started by leading the children in some gentle stretching. Then she laid out the two ropes parallel to each other on the floor and had each child take a turn standing next to her at one end and “jumping in.” As the children jumped between the ropes, Dantzler counted out the jumping rhythm, “one-two, one-two, one-two,” as each child jumped.

When it was time to move on to actually trying Double Dutch, the children had no hesitation to try it. Dantzler held one end of the ropes and enlisted volunteers by turns to hold the other end. She explained the timing of jumping in and gave each child a few turns to try it. Before long, many of them had successfully jumped in, possibly starting them on a path to some snazzy stepping of their own.

Dantzler can ne reached at EsoFlyy@ icloud.com.

Janet Prete/Herald photos

Before Erica Dantzler began her Double Dutch workshop she had the children get loose by performing stretching exercises.

As Erica Dantzler twirled the rope at one end, Prince Carr appeared to enjoy his time Double Dutching.

Daina Pierre took her turn jumping rope during the Double Dutch workshop at the Uniondale Public Library.

Jhaleya Seamen practiced her jumping rhythm between the ropes before actually Double Dutching.

World champion Double Dutch rope jumper Erica Dantzler stretched out before beginning her workshop at the Uniondale Public Library.

Campers in Uniondale build model homes

homes. They learned how to use cuttingedge technology programs while collaborating with their peers and gaining realworld skills that will serve them well in the future.”

Students explored different types of renewable energy, including solar, wind, hydropower and biofuel, and how they can be used to make homes more sustainable. The camp began with students learning about building homes and the components that go into the construction, according to camp instructor Daniel Formichelli. Students designed their own homes and used physical materials to build them.

“They modeled it by taking balsa wood and building a scaled model of the house that they designed,” he said.

Students also learned about varying technologies, such as Arduino software, sensors and solenoid magnets, which are hardwares and softwares they incorporated into their model houses to replicate energy sources and produce power.

Students worked in teams to develop collaboration skills because “no engineer works as a solo individual on these projects,” Formichelli said, adding that a competition was held to see which team could generate the most power in their homes, with a point system that awarded points to each student based on their project’s power output.

Formichelli, who teaches physics and engineering at the high school, along with technology teacher Jack Drevnyak, ran the camp in a hands-on manner that focused on allowing the designs and construction to “come from the students themselves.”

“We really focused on student engagement, student trial and error, because most of learning, we believe, comes from trial and error,” Formichelli said. “It’s OK if they fail, if they’re doing it in an educational sense, but they have to learn from those mistakes.”

Camp participants were able to take home their projects at the end of the week, and they also received camp T-shirt to “commemorate their involvement in the program,” district officials said.

“We were impressed by the enthusiasm and dedication shown by all the scholars throughout the camp,” Arthur Registre, the district’s director of science,

in grades seven to 11 from the Lawrence

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said in the release. “These young innovators dove into sustainable solutions and showcased their creativity and engineering skills.”

“We want to provide our kids every opportunity to be the future engineers, to be the future astronauts, to be the future scientists,” Formichelli said.

As technology continues to develop and expand globally, placing an emphasis on STEAMrelated lessons and projects “equips students with essential skills for success in the 21st century,” Registre said.

“The Uniondale School District encourages and fosters STEAM programs and education to prepare students for future careers, promote critical thinking, innovation and problemsolving skills, and keep pace with the rapidly advancing technological world,” he added.

What is renewable energy?

It is energy from a “renewable” source, or a source that can naturally sustain or replenish itself over time.

Different types of renewable energy:

Solar: Solar panels and solar farms harness the sun’s energy to produce electricity and generate heat.

Wind: Turbines convert the wind’s kinetic (moving) energy into mechanical energy that, when rotated at high speeds, can be used to produce electricity.

Hydropower: The oldest form of renewable energy; large quantities of water are forced to surge through pipes to create energy for electricity.

Geothermal: Hot fluids that flow through rocks within the earth are drawn to the surface to be used as an electricity and heat source.

Biomass: Organic material, like trees and crops, are burned or converted into biofuels that generate energy.

— Courtesy John Hopkins University

Photos courtesy Uniondale School District

Students

Road and Turtle Hook middle schools and Uniondale High School spent the last

STEAM Camp learning about sustainable technology and building model homes.

Daniel Formichelli, a Uniondale High physics teacher, worked with groups of students as they completed hands-on projects such as framing model smart homes using renewable energy.

Preparing next for Tokyo

er, who had run for the Haitian national team in 2000, 2004 and 2008. She was his undergrad coach.

Faustin-Parker set up an interview for Borzor with Haitian team officials, at which he expressed his interest in running for the team. Last June, in the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association New Life Invitational in Nassau, Bahamas, he broke the Haitian national record in the 100 with a time of 10.14, earning him a spot on the country’s Olympic team.

Although his mindset was to win, Borzor had something else in mind: his country.

“The goal out here is to come out and win, but I knew it would be difficult,” he said last week. “But to go out there and just put on a show for my country, just to be able to represent — I did that.”

Asked what was next, Borzor said he planned to take a month off to give his body a break before resuming training for the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo next year.

Reflecting on his journey, Borzor encouraged aspiring athletes to stay committed to their goals.

“If you want to go to the Olympics, definitely pursue that,” he said. “Don’t give up; work hard like I’ve been doing, and anything is possible. That’s how I see it.”

Former Uniondale High star Chris

reflected on his performance in the Paris Olympic Games, in which he represented his native Haiti. He finished in fifth place in Heat 8, in 10.28 seconds, and did not qualify for the second round.

Fire Department warns of solicitations

East Meadow Fire District Commissioners are advising community mrembers to beware of a solicitation sent through the mail requesting donations to a 2024 annual fund drive.

Commissioners of the department are warning that the mailing from the Volunteer Firefighter Alliance, which has a Houston-based return address, is not from the East Meadow Fire Depart-

ment. The fire department conducts its annual fund drive via mail, which includes a return envelope addressed directly to the East Meadow Fire Department, or by direct door-to-door residential contact via volunteer fire department members who carry an official EMFD identification card.

— Jordan Vallone

Courtesy Chris Borzor

Borzor

HERALD SPORTS

Morning kickoffs for Nassau football

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Are you ready for some football?

Next Monday, all 53 Nassau County public high school football programs can begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 6 with six games leading up to the first full slate the following week.

Aside from eight-time defending Nassau Conference II champion Garden City moving to Conference III, perhaps the biggest news during the offseason was the decision to add an 11 a.m. kickoff slot to Conferences II and IV for the 2024 campaign, and potentially Conferences I and III next year, due to a shortage of officials.

“At this time we don’t have enough officiating crews to cover so many games at the same time,” said Section VIII football coordinator Matt McLees. “We’re at about 16-17 crews. Moving some games to 11 a.m. and others to 3 p.m. allows us to double up certain crews on Saturdays.”

One team largely affected by the earlier start time is Sewanhaka. Not only is head coach George Kasimatis’ squad debuting the school’s new nickname, the Ravens, half of its games will begin in the morning. Fortunately, Kasimatis noted, three of the four 11 a.m. kickoffs are at home. “We travel to Roosevelt in Week 2 and it’ll be interesting,” he said.

Massapequa (Conference I), Garden City (II), South Side (III) and Seaford (IV) won county titles last season, however the landscape has changed with Trojans moving to Conference III. Carey, the new top seed in II, seeks its first county title since going back-to-back in 2013-14 and opens at home versus Glen Cove Sept. 14.

Garden City’s first taste of Conference III football is Sept. 6 at Bethpage. Seaford, which must fend off conference newcomers Wantagh and Plainedge, opens at home Sept. 13 against Island Trees.

Massapequa, which last season was awarded the Rutgers Cup, presented annually to the most outstanding team in Nassau, opens at Oceanside Sept. 6 in game originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10.

Teams choosing to play a full game scrimmage can do so once 10 practices are completed, McLees said, making Aug. 30 the first potential date. Teams can hold joint practices as soon as Aug. 24 and are permitted to play 7 on 7 and also run 10 plays (11 on 11) in full gear. “It’s not a scrimmage by definition but teams can accomplish a lot with the joint practice,” he added.

Nine teams switch conferences

Along with Garden City, eight other teams have switched conferences for the

10 games to watch

Sept. 6: Massapequa at Oceanside

Sept. 14: Sewanhaka at Baldwin

Sept 20: Elmont at South Side

Sept. 21: Massapequa at Uniondale

Sept. 28: Calhoun at Mepham

Oct. 5: Oceanside at Freeport

Oct. 10: MacArthur at Carey

Oct. 10: Plainedge at Wantagh

Oct. 10: South Side at Garden City

Oct. 25: Wantagh at Seaford

upcoming season based on enrollment figures: Baldwin, Elmont, Manhasset, Herricks, Wantagh, Plainedge, Roosevelt and Glen Cove. Baldwin returns to Conference II where it spent the 2022 campaign and is seeded No. 10 this season. The Bruins, under new head coach Mike Robinson, open at home on their new turf field Sept. 14 against Sewanhaka. Elmont is the No. 3 seed in Conference III, whilst Manhasset is No. 7. Herricks is seeded eighth in Conference I. Longtime Conference III powers Wantagh and Plainedge are in Conference IV and will meet face to face Oct. 10 at Wantagh. Roosevelt, not long ago a member of IV, bounced to II and opens at New Hyde Park.

Thursday games Oct. 10

The sixth week of the season (fifth for many Conference III teams) will be played on Thursday, Oct. 10 due to Yom Kippur. Games will kick off as early as 2:15 p.m. (Elmont at Sewanhaka) and as late as 6 p.m.

Local coaching changes

Baldwin, East Meadow, Freeport, Mepham, Seaford all boast new sideline bosses.

Robinson is a Baldwin graduate who spent the past two seasons coaching the Bruins’ JV team after six years as a varsity assistant. Keith Lizzi takes over from Vin Mascia at East Meadow, the No. 6 seed in Conference I. Longtime Freeport assistant Jimmy Jones succeeds the legendary Russ Cellan at Freeport. The seventh-ranked Red Devils open at Massapequa. Tom Mazeika is the new head coach at Mepham, the No. 5 seed in Conference II, opens at home versus MacArthur. Seaford and new head coach Mike McHugh kick off defense of the Conference IV title at home against Island Trees.

Chase Bier and Oceanside open the season at home on Sept. 6 vs. Massapequa.

Michelle Ebel/Herald photos

Jake Classie, right, and Mepham will be playing for a new head coach this fall as Tom Mazeika takes over the helm of the Pirates.

A divine festival celebrates Salvadoran culture

By SCOTT BRINTON

Special to the Herald

Carolina and Michele Hernandez of Hempstead Village, 12 and 11, knew precisely why they came to the Festival Divino Salvador Del Mundo (Divine Savior of the World Festival) at Hempstead Town Hall on Aug. 4: the minutas Salvadoreñas , heaping cups of shaved ice coated in oozing flavored syrups.

With Salvadoran music pulsing in the background and the scent of grilling meats suffusing the air, the sisters stood with their dad, Pablo Hernandez, minutas in hand, quietly devouring the sticky-sweet treats with spoons.

“We come for the show and the food,” said Pablo, 35, whose daughters attend Turtle Hook Middle School in Uniondale. “It’s entertaining.”

An estimated 12,000 people packed the parking lot of Hempstead Town Hall Aug. 4 for the festivities, which included 25 Salvadoran bands. In addition to local performers, musical acts came from as far as El Salvador, Los Angeles, and Houston, said Kawaljit Chandi, executive director of the Comite Civico Salvadoreño Inc., which organized the event. Additionally, there were dance troupes like Grupo Torogoz of Boston.

Divine Savior of the World Day is a secular and religious holiday marked in El Salvador each Aug. 1 to 6. The celebration is in remembrance of Jesus Christ, for whom El Salvador (The Savior) is named. Origins of the holiday date back to the 16th century.

Chandi is married to Vivian Pereira, a Salvadoran immigrant and president of Comite Civico Salvadoreño. The couple make their home in Hempstead Village. The 15-member committee first organized the festival three years ago with Hempstead Town’s Department of Community Affairs to help instill pride in the Salvadoran community and demonstrate a love for the local community, Chandi said.

“We feel part of the community here,” noted Chandi, who immigrated from India 25 years ago and met his wife in the United States. “A lot of Salvadorans live here. We should celebrate this day.”

Chandi said Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin supported the idea for the festival to mark National Salvadoran-American Day on Aug. 6. “He was so happy” when approached with the proposal, Chandi said, and immediately offered to work with the committee.

“It’s a big community,” said Zahid Syed, Hempstead’s executive director of community affairs, about the town’s Salvadoran population. “We like to celebrate every culture.”

In addition to the festival, the Comite Civico Salvadoreño also hosts an annual gala and distributes backpacks, notebooks and other school supplies at the start of the academic year and food at Christmas time to those in need.

“We try to send a message to the Hispanic community: Let’s work hard and be an example,” Chandi said. “We contribute to the community because we are part of the U.S.A. We like to give to

the community.”

After their minutas, the Hernandezes said they planned to take in the musical acts before grabbing pupusas. The pupusa, El Salvador’s national dish, is a thick tortilla filled with meat or cheese, served with spicy coleslaw on the side. Minutes later, rain began to pour. The crowd surrounding the stage where high-energy performers were trumpeting Salvadoran tunes did not disburse, though. Many festival goers covered themselves with umbrellas or plastic ponchos, while others ignored the downpour, imbibing the frenetic music and the strong smell of barbecuing food and the camaraderie that the day evoked.

Town officials shut down the festival about an hour before its 7 p.m. closing because of the rain, but the event had already served its purpose: to bring Hempstead Town’s Salvadoran community together for a day of friendship and fun.

Photos courtesy Scott Brinton

Members of Grupo Torogoz of Boston, a traditional Salvadoran dance troupe, prepared for their performance at the Festival Divino Salvador Del Mundo (Divine Savior of the World Festival) at Hempstead Town Hall on Aug. 4.

The pupusa, El Salvador’s national dish, was sold by multiple festival vendors.

The spirited Salvadoran music group Carrion was among 25 acts that performed at the festival.

Some 12,000 people filled the parking lot of Hempstead Town Hall for the celebration.

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‘Unstoppable’ women gather in Bayville

By Melissa Berman

With the theme “(WE) are UNSTOPPABLE” running through the day, RichnerLIVE’s second annual Women’s Summit, at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, brought together thought leaders, innovators and barrier-breaking women for conversations.

Nearly 300 people attended to hear 27 speakers on various topics — women’s leadership, impact and inclusion, financial fitness, social media — as well as a number of panels. There were 24 vendor booths and multiple raffle prizes at the Aug. 6 event.

Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLIVE, opened the keynote lunch session with a message that set the tone for the speakers.

“When we envisioned this year’s summit, we were inspired by the resilience, determination and unwavering spirit that women across Long Island exhibit every single day,” Amato said. “Whether in the boardroom, classroom, homes or communities, women are breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings, and proving time and time again that nothing can hold us back.”

The summit featured wellness activities in the morning before the sessions began — beach yoga, breathwork and reiki, color analysis and meditation.

Four-time Emmy award-winning reporter and anchor Antoinette Biordi, of News12, hosted the keynote lunch panel session.

“I really believe that conversations about women’s empowerment, leadership and mentorship deserve to be heard,” Biordi said. “Everyone here can do something to lift each other up, and for the next generation as well.”

Keynote speaker Carrie Kerpen, founder of the Whisper Group, an exit readiness advisory practice for womenowned businesses, discussed why speaking at the summit was important for her and women in business.

“I think that the pressure that we are under as women in the workplace is causing us to lose touch with what we really want, and we are losing the ability to hear our own intuition and connect with our own intuition,” Kerpen said.

The one area, according to Kerpen, in which women need to improve is getting the appropriate value for their business when it is sold or they leave.

“My hope is to help women business owners take their lifestyle businesses and turn them into life-changing assets to build generational wealth,” she said.

Another keynote speaker, Lindsay Kaplan, co-founder of CHIEF, described how failure is a part of one’s success path.

“We have a tendency as humans to blame failure on ourselves just as much as we often attribute success to ourselves, and timing, luck, and being in the right place at the right time,” Kaplan said. “We are constantly looking at those around us, and it creates this inferiority. We need to focus on our own growth and define happiness for our own terms.”

Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Com-

munications, said he was impressed by the turnout, and the participants’ dedication to enhancing their business skills.

“Seeing nearly 300 accomplished, dynamic, professional women here is truly inspiring,” Richner said. “Your presence at this RichnerLIVE event demonstrates your commitment to empowering one another and making a positive impact on society.”

The event supported the Moxxie Mentoring Foundation with a portion of the net proceeds, furthering the Heralds’ and RichnerLIVE’s commitment to women’s empowerment. The principal sponsors of the event were T-Mobile for Business, AT&T, Cona Law, the Stefan’s Group, National Grid Ventures, and Nassau University Medical Center. Please visit www. richnerlive.com/2024-wesummit/to view all sponsors and photos.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The guests at the second annual Women’s Summit during the luncheon.

The Be Worthy panel, from left, Yolanda Brook Carrington, Meg Ryan, Dr. Neva Alexander, Kamona Ayres, Subrina Oliver and moderator Terri Alessi-Miceli. Cocktail sponsor T-Mobile for Business.

Sharen Cox Phillips, far left, Stuart Richner and Magdalonie ParisCampbell.

Alexa Anderwkavich/Herald photos Magdalonie Paris-Campbell, far left, Seema Bhansali, Arianna Savoca, Tamara Morrison and Jennifer Mock Donohue.

Workshop host Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Julie Allegretti.

Keynote speaker Carrie Kerpen.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The Looking Good Feeling Good workshop speakers, from left, moderator Mae Caime, Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia, Brenda Gonzalez, and Dr. Roxanne Carfora.

Christina Armentano, far left, Dr. Maria Conzatti, Aoifa O’Donnell, Tifphani White-King and Sharen Cox Phillips.

Keynote speaker Susan Gatti.

Antoinette Biordi, moderator of the Permission to Achieve luncheon panel.

Donna Stefans at her Financial Fitness workshop.

The crowd listened to the UNSTOPPABLE speakers.

Breakfast has long been referred to as the most important meal of the day. It’s especially important for kids to start the day off with some nourishment in their bellies before heading off to school. There’s ample evidence to show that the simple act of eating breakfast every day is a big part of maintaining a healthy weight and gives you brain power.

Studies have found that children who eat a healthy breakfast have higher energy levels and better learning abilities than similar students who do not eat breakfast. Harvard University researchers found that those who eat breakfast are significantly more attentive in the classroom and have fewer behavioral and emotional problems.

Of course, many of us find that time is not in abundance in the morning when we are getting ready for school or work. As a result, we grab a couple of bites or gulp down some coffee or maybe some hot cocoa for the kids before heading out or skip breakfast altogether.

Eating a nutritious breakfast is a great way for children to be on target to meet their daily needs for key nutrients, like calcium the all-important bone-building mineral. Children who don’t eat breakfast also are less likely to get all of the essential nutrients they need each day to thrive.

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Quick bites

their favorite way to start the day. Try these ideas to boost school success.

Yogurt packs a punch: Individually packaged yogurts make a healthy and quick meal for anyone in the family. A good source of protein and calcium, yogurt is also filled with helpful bacteria that promote digestive health. And try creating parfaits with layers of vanilla yogurt, fruit and granola. Focus on fruit: Keep a container of fresh fruit salad in the refrigerator. A bowl of mixed fruit is refreshing and healthy.

Satisfying smoothies: Smoothies made from fruit and yogurt are fast and can be stored in portable cups to take in the car on the way to school.

Excellent eggs: Whip up a fast egg sandwich. Saute egg whites in a frying pan and place between two slices of toasted whole wheat bread.

Muffin mania: Make a batch of low-fat, high-fiber muffins over the weekend. Grabbing a muffin and a is an easy breakfast.

Beyond the bread: Use a sandwich or

panini maker to create homemade breakfast tarts. Fill bread or pitas with fresh fruit or peanut butter and use the cooker to seal them shut.

Think grab-and-go

When time is of the essence and the morning seems to be overwhelming, it’s tempting to forgo breakfast despite our best intentions. Therapeutic dietitian Lena Beal, M.S., RD, LD, shares some of her favorite grab-and-go breakfast ideas:

√ Blend one cup of almond milk, half of banana, and bag of frozen blueberries or strawberries for a delicious smoothie.

√ Spread two brown rice cakes with natural peanut butter and add a side of Greek yogurt.

√ Scramble two eggs with low-fat mozzarella cheese. Add baby spinach and salsa and serve on two whole-wheat tortillas.

√ Grab a cup of plain low-fat yogurt and top with fresh raspberries and crunchy wholegrain cereal or granola.

√ Make a bowl of plain oatmeal and add cinnamon, walnut halves and raisins.

√ Spread low-fat cream cheese on a wholegrain toasted bagel. Top with sliced strawberries.

√ Add lean ham and low-fat Swiss cheese to a toasted whole-grain English muffin.

√ If your taste buds just don’t crave breakfast foods, try a peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole-grain bread or even leftover rice mixed with low-fat yogurt, dried fruit and nuts, and sprinkled with cinnamon.

Photo: Start the day right and boost school success with breakfast that packs a punch.

Senior H.O.P.E Fair

How was your day? Creating conversation with your kids

By DiAnne Crown

The easy flow of conversation and discovery between parents and their young children invariably seems to stop early in elementary school. Why? Preschoolers and kindergartners find it difficult to remember the details and summarize a day’s experiences. Older children may want to turn off school and think about something else, be too tired to talk or be upset about something they think will upset you. And youths are not only looking for the boundaries between what’s theirs and what’s yours; they may be even more concerned that you’ll judge, overreact or take over their concern or need. Here’s what we did to get the conversation started — and keep it going.

Start When They’re Babies

Build trust when your children are infants. When they cry, pick them up. When they babble, answer them. When they reach for you, reach back with a loving touch. When they want to crawl into bed with you, share special rocking time. Go outside and watch an excavator for a few minutes. Read a favorite story. Or play chase. Say yes. You will build lifelong love and trust with your children.

Build A Routine

For those fortunate enough to have it, an opportune talk time is immediately after school at pickup, when the events of the day are freshest. Start as early as preschool or kindergarten. Let your children share during the drive home. You’ll both benefit. You’ll hear news of the day, and your young ones will have regular opportunities to practice sequencing and organizing information into a short report. Active, respectful listening will develop your children’s willingness to share and include details.

Start With What You Know

For an easier time learning about the social aspect of your children’s day at school, get to know their friends through play dates. Then you can ask about specific friends and situations. “Did you and Lucy play together at recess today?” could branch into their successes or problems on the playground that day, any new students in class and so on.

Pay attention to teacher websites, homework, backpack items, sporting events and

what other parents are talking about at school. And build on prior days’ conversations, perhaps asking, “What’s new with your group mythology project?” Starting with specific known topics is more productive than the open-ended “How was your day?”

Take An Active Role In Getting Ready For School

Make lunch together, and talk about the day ahead. Keep a communication board on the refrigerator or by the back door, and run through the checklist of homework, permission slips, gym clothes and game schedules together. This will build your children’s sense of routine and readiness and provide good topics for table talk later.

Play Together

Do what your children like, whether it’s a favorite video game, ball toss, board game or funny YouTube video. Fun experiences build memories, keep you connected, open the door for conversations on other topics and often become perennial favorites as your children grow up.

Give Your Full Attention

Listening and being present are important elements of communication. In an article by Claire Gagne on the Today’s Parent website, therapist and author Jennifer Kolari says: “When you’re really connected, your body is leaning in and your phone is down. You’ll find that if you do a really good job in those moments, they will come to you for the hard stuff.” If you ignore or brush off your children when they’re rattling on about the latest video game or a guest speaker who came into the classroom that day, Kolari says, you’re losing an opportunity to show you are a good listener.

Utilize Car Rides

Occasionally, talking side by side behind the windshield can be easier for teens than talking eye to eye. Listen to music; share stories of the day; and talk about any topics of interest or concern. Make sure these are twoway conversations, not one-way interrogations, says Gagne. This way, you’ll get much more value out of your daily commute.

Nassau County Legislature Approves Operational Lease and Start of Environmental Review in Favor of Sands with Near Unanimous Support

On August 5, 2024, the Nassau County Legislature voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Las Vegas Sands Lease for the Nassau County Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Legislators voted 19-0 to begin the environmental review (SEQRA) process, and 18-1 on the operations lease, allowing the Coliseum to continue to operate, keeping over 400 employees and management in place.

Tracey Edwards, Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Sands New York said, "We are grateful to the Nassau County Legislature for approving the Nassau County Veterans Memorial Coliseum lease today in near unanimous votes of 19-0 and 181. With these votes, the 400+ employees and management of the Coliseum will sleep better at night knowing their jobs are safe. We are also deeply grateful to the many hundreds of supporters and community leaders that have turned out to share their voice on this project and the opportunities it holds."

Matty Aracich, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk Counties said, "Today's vote secured and protected careers for over 400 people who work at the coliseum. Approving the lease for the Sands means they will be able to continue to

provide for their families, and that the Coliseum will continue to operate."

Valerie Fitts, Head of Security for the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum said, "As a Uniondale resident and long time employee of the Coliseum, I came to support the transfer of the lease to Sands. It's unfair to me and my colleagues to ask us to live in limbo not knowing if the doors will open each day."

Sands New York sponsors East Meadow Fire Fest

The members of East Meadow Fire Department’s Engine Company 4 and Ladder Company 2 reintroduced Fire Fest to the community this July, and Sands New York was proud to be a top event sponsor. “Sands New York was proud to support our neighbors in East Meadow for Fire Fest 2024 and we are eternally grateful to all of our selfless volunteers who provide 24/7 fire and emergency medical services to our community. It was a perfect day, and we were encouraged by the large number of attendees who expressed support for the Sands project. We look forward to participating in future Fire Fest programs and continuing to support Long Island’s brave first responder community,” said Ron Reese, Senior Vice President of Las Vegas Sands.

“The Sands was an engaged and thoughtful event sponsor, and their team members really added to the event. It was

Photo: Members of organized labor rallied on the steps of the Nassau County Legislative Building to support the Sands project and urge legislators to vote YES and move the project forward.

Photos provided by Sands

Photo: The Nassau County Legislature held a vote on Aug. 5 regarding the environmental review process and operations lease between Las Vegas Sands and the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

East Meadow’s Fire Fest was held in June, where Sands New York was a top sponsor for the event.

Uniondale Community Center Hosts ‘Housewarming’ Event After Sands New York Sponsored Refurbishment

The John J. Byrne Community Center in Uniondale hosted a “Housewarming” for the community to debut its new decor and furnishings. This celebration followed a generous sponsorship from Sands New York, which included the provision of custom-made furniture that has significantly enhanced the Center’s programming capabilities.

David Greaves, President of the Center, expressed his gratitude, saying, "We are incredibly thankful to Sands for their generous support in furnishing our Center. Sands has set a remarkable example of how corporations can engage meaningfully with their communities. Their commitment goes far beyond expectations, truly benefiting Uniondale. Thanks to their contribution, our local families and students will have even more opportunities to use the Center before and after school, and we look forward to offering new programs and enriching events at the John J. Byrne Community Center.”

“Sands always aims to be a good neighbor, and this is an example of how we can help support real grassroots organizations and make an impact for local families,” said Ron Reese, Senior Vice President for Las Vegas Sands. “Having an opportunity to create an inviting space like this, while working with local businesses and community leaders is truly a privilege and we look forward to continuing these efforts for the residents of Nassau County, as our

proposal moves forward.”

The furniture was designed and purchased through Waldner's Business Environments, a womenowned business headquartered in Farmingdale.

Meredith Waldner Stern, President of Waldners said, "We are thrilled to be part of this community project. The Sands team and the Center leadership put a lot of thought and consideration into what would be most useful for the families that use the space, and we were able to collaborate to outfit the Center in a truly meaningful way."

Stern continued, "This is also a great example of the opportunities that the Sands proposal represents for local businesses. That they chose to work with a local womanowned business for this project speaks volumes."

Previously, the Center’s offerings were limited due to insufficient furnishings. Thanks to the Sands New York sponsorship, the John J. Byrne Community Center is now fully equipped to provide a wide range of diverse and robust programs for the community.

The John J. Byrne Community Center is Uniondale's first and only multicultural and intergenerational community Center. They are dedicated to enhancing family and community life through diverse programs, fostering personal growth, well-being, and strong community connections, and promoting lifelong learning and development.

Sands New York Sponsored Custom-made New Furniture, Enhancing Community Programming

East Meadow Little League Holds

‘Inaugural

Mow’ and Barbeque

Welcoming

New Mowing Equipment, Donated by Sands New York

New Equipment, Donated by Sands, Will Empower East Meadow Little League to Keep Grounds Clean, Safe and Ready to Play

East Meadow Little League hosted a barbeque to debut its brand new mowing equipment including a ride-on lawn mower, two weed whackers, a backpack blower, and a push mower all donated by Sands New York. The new mowing equipment was needed to perform routine maintenance to the league’s field complex and keep it clean, safe, and ready to play ball. Volunteers, players, parents, and board members turned out to thank Sands New York and bear witness to the fields’ fresh cut.

Steve LaSala, Commissioner of East Meadow Little League and East Meadow Baseball and Softball Association said, “We are a 100% volunteer organization and we had a critical need for new lawn maintenance equipment. Sands simply stepped up. Because of their generous donation, our fields will be in pristine condition for end-of-summer and fall play, and the families of East Meadow will be able to really enjoy the games. We are grateful to Sands New York, and we are excited to call them neighbors!” Ron Reese, Senior Vice President Las Vegas

Sands, “The families and baseball players of East Meadow deserve to play ball on safe and well cared for fields, and Sands is proud to have

helped them achieve that. The East Meadow community has been a truly welcoming place for

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a fun day for all, and our first responders really felt the community's love, which was our primary goal,” said E.J. Brennan, Ex-Captain of Ladder Co. 2, one of the event organizers, along with Ex-Captain Ray Pellecia, also from Ladder 2, and Ex-Chief Anthony Messina, from Engine Co. 4. Brennan continued, “Thanks to the support

of the community and our wonderful event sponsors the event was a phenomenal success, raising funds in support of the volunteer fire and EMS responders of Engine Company 4 and Ladder Company 2. A portion of the proceeds also benefited the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund, the Ray Pfeifer Foundation, the Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, Gigi's

Playhouse of Long Island and Paws of War.” The event was held alongside the Fire Fest Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival with 25 participating brewers and many popular food trucks. Hundreds turned out to enjoy the craft beer tasting, great music, good food, axe throwing, and other fun outdoor activities. •••

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our team, and we are glad to support their youth athletes with this new equipment.” Others in attendance included Nassau County Legislator Thomas McKevitt, State Assemblyman John Mikulin, Town of Hempstead Councilman Dennis Dunne, and former Presiding Officer for the Nassau County Legislator Norma Gonsalves. Following the barbeque, five Little

League games with an approximate total of 60 youth players took to the fields for scheduled games.

LaSala concluded, “Special thanks to our representatives who came out today, especially former Presiding Officer for Nassau County Legislator Norma Gonsalves who was instrumental in making this happen.”

The developer of a proposed multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality and entertainment project on Long Island

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HIGHLAND FLING

Celtic traditions shine proudly at Old Westbury Gardens

By Danielle Schwab

Old Westbury Gardens lush grounds fill once again with those unmistakable bagpipe sounds and spectacle during a revamped edition of its annual summer festival. This year the popular event’s scope has expanded to celebrate the vibrant traditions of Long Island’s thriving Celtic communities.

Besides those pipers, traditional competitions and highland dancing — along with plenty of entertainment and assorted activities for lads and lasses — there’s much end of summer revelry to enjoy. Everyone will be fully occupied all day, next Saturday, Aug. 24.

This year Old Westbury Gardens staff is hosting solo (without participation from longtime co-hosts Long Island Clan MacDuff). The result is an energized refresh.

“Rather than focusing just on the culture of Scotland, we [wanted to] expand it a little bit so that we could avail ourselves of all of the great Irish bands and step dancers and all of these those things that span both the Scottish and the Irish cultures,” says Maura Brush, Old Westbury Gardens CEO and director.

Pipe and drum bands will fill the air with stirring music transporting attendees to those rolling hills of Ireland and Scotland. An extensive diverse lineup of musical and Irish dance entertainment complements these bands that participate yearly.

Headlining the festival this year, Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones bring the classic tradition of Irish balladry into a new age. Lead singer, the famed songwriter-storyteller Derek Warfield, is a legend of the Irish music scene who enjoyed phenomenal success for some 40 years with the Wolfe Tones. He’s now gathered some of the finest Irish musicians and singers together to reinvigorate beloved Irish tunes. They bring their musical tradition forward with a reverence for Ireland’s past and the energy and optimism of a new generation.

“Their sound is what so many people probably expect to hear when they come to Old Westbury Gardens,” Brush says.

• Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• $25, $22 seniors, $12 children, $12 members; advance purchase required

• 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury

• Tickets and information available at OldWestburyGardens.org or (516) 333-0048

Harper’s Ferry, a popular local Irish-American folk band also participates, with their appealing mix of traditional and modern Irish tunes combined with Americana and classic rock.

“Our band members are all native Long Islanders with a deep appreciation for local historical sites, especially Old Westbury Gardens,” says s Harper’s Ferry frontman Martin Kearn. “We see each performance as a blessing to spread our passion for Irish and Scottish heritage with the community.”

Other performers include bagpiper-percussionist Jessie Ofgang and soloist Charlie Zahm, who entices audiences with his instrumental prowess and rich baritone. Both have their own unique twist on bringing Celtic culture to melody.

“Their instruments are meant to be played outside in the green fields and we just have the perfect place,” Brush enthuses.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Celtic festival without some rhythmic Irish step dancing. The skilled dancers from four distinguished Irish dance academies will impress with their incredible footwork.

As is tradition, what are known as the Highland Games remain one of the festival’s main elements.The games continue to test athletes’ strength in heavyweight contests that date back

That pitchfork requires some coordination to successfully loft the 20 lb. burlap bag stuffed with straw over the bar.

Colorful pipers and drummers prepare to step proudly around the grounds of Old Westbury Gardens honoring a cherished heritage.

centuries, especially the caber toss.

The caber is a long, tapered pine pole or log. The “tosser” balances it vertically by holding the smaller end and then runs forward and tosses it so that it turns in the air with the larger end striking the ground first. Ideally, the pole strikes in a strictly vertical position, and the athletes are scored based on how closely the throw lands at a 12 o’clock position.

Think of it as throwing a telephone pole according to Brush. “It’s a giant log that gets thrown, and then the distance is measured, and whoever throws the throws it the furthest is the winner,” she says.

For the experienced competitor, these logs can be heavier than 125 pounds and longer than 20 feet long.

Tossing the Sheaf and Putting the Stone also attract attention. Tossing the Sheaf involves flinging a bale of hay over a horizontal pole with a large pitchfork. Putting The Stone, is similar to the traditional Olympicstyle shot put, but uses a large stone.

Want to get in on the competition? Visitors are encouraged to go for it.

“There are professionals that will be coming but there are opportunities for amateurs to sign up and participate as well,” Brush adds.

After all that exertion, folks are bound to work up an appetite. Take a moment and check out the food offerings, including fish and chips and Scottish shortbread.

It’s always a fun-filled family day with other unique experiences, including a Birds of Prey exhibition, British automobile showcase, and even curling hosted by the Long Island Curling Club. Kids will enjoy plenty of activities, including a version of the caber toss with lightweight “cabers” and an old-fashioned tug of war.

All involved are eager to welcome both older and newer generations, to preserve the fetival’s rich history.

“We’re not just relying on those who have always come, but also want people who are checking it out for the first time. This can become a new tradition for them,” Brush says.

Double Vision

The 1970s and ‘80s come alive when Double Vision brings their “Foreigner Experience” to the Paramount stage. Whether you’re a lifelong Foreigner enthusiast or a newcomer eager to experience the magic, Double Vision promises a night of electrifying entertainment. The spirit of rock ‘n’ roll lives on, one unforgettable performance at a time, with this group of talented musicians and die-hard Foreigner fans. Double Vision has perfected the art of bringing to life the unforgettable hits that have defined generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. Drawing inspiration from Foreigner’s unmistakable sound and stage presence, Double Vision delivers a performance that pays homage to the band’s legacy while infusing their own charisma and enthusiasm.

Saturday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Zac Brown Tribute

Enjoy an evening of foot-stomping fun with the music of the Zac Brown Tribute Band. Get ready to sing along to all your favorite Zac Brown Band hits, from “Chicken Fried” to “Toes” and everything in between. Founded in 2012, ZBTB is the premier tribute to the chart-topping Zac Brown Band. With 13 numberone singles and three Grammy wins, the Zac Brown Band is one of the hottest names in the music business; ZBTB is the first and most authentic tribute to their recorded music and live show. Not only does ZBTB capture the sound and creativity of ZBB, but they bring a similar atmosphere of family to their shows while engaging the audience in a way that is all their own. With classics like “Enter Sandman” and “Ants Marching”, as well as, modern hits like “There’s Nothing Holding Me Back” and “Little Lion Man” in the set, there’s something for everyone at a ZBTB show

Friday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

Courtesy Old Westbury Gardens

The Caber Toss separates the strong from the strongest.

Aug. 24

Disco fever

Boogie along with Disco Unlimited, Saturday, Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park. When Disco Unlimited hits the stage, you are instantly transported to a time when Saturday nights meant white suits, platform shoes and your very best dance moves. And dance you will — when you experience the magic created when the boogie begins.

Capturing a time in music that to this day has not been matched, the exhilarating band will draw you in with their powerful vocals, tight harmonies and dance grooves all coupled with a synchronized stage and light show that creates an unforgettable concert experience — the best of disco nights. Close your eyes and you will truly believe you are listening to the original artists. Hear the best of Tavares, France Jolie, The Trammps, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Yvonne Elliman, Anita Ward, Deney Terrio, George McCrae, Bonnie Pointer, Melba Moore, Maxine Nightingale, Carol Douglas, and so much more. Joe Cool, Sista Soul, Funky Sista, Strat Cat, Wild Jerry and The MacDaddy comprise this group of unique and experienced musicians who love and live this era of music. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCcountyNY.gov/parks.

Dramatic Play

Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, Aug. 19, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground. In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop, children will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds. Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed in the story.

Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build self-confidence. Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Farmer’s Market

Visit Parking Field 8 at Eisenhower Park for a farmer’s market full of farm-fresh produce and locally-made products, Saturdays, through oct. 26, 9 a.m.- noon. 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. For more information, call (516) 8322591.

Seasonal Sprouts

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Seasonal Sprouts session, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-noon. Children (ages 4 to 6) can tour the gardens with guided activities exploring smells, sight, sound, and touch, even taste in planting a tasty veggie. $8 per child, $15 adult. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Annual Unity Festival Car and Bike Show

Check out cool cars and bikes, enjoy live music, and shop local vendors. Free registration for vehicles and trophies for winners. Saturday, Aug. 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 322 Nassau Rd., Roosevelt. For more information or to register your vehicle, visit RooseveltNYChamber.org or call (516) 442-2354.

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‘Sunday Science’ Workshop

It’s a bug’s life at the Center for Science Teaching & Learning, Sunday, Aug. 18, 10-11:30 a.m. Kids are of all ages are invited to explore bugs at Tanglewood Preserve during the hands-on dropoff program. Kids will meet exotic invertebrates from around the world and find out what makes each one special, then search the preserve’s grounds to see what bugs live in our backyard. Registration required. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Register at ctsl.org or call (516) 764-0045.

Teen Chess Club

Kids in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join Uniondale Library’s Teen Chess Club, Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m. Interested in playing Chess with other Teens? Not sure how? Former Junior Friends member Mr. Raynor is here to help. Registration required. 400 Uniondale Ave. Register at UniondaleLibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220.

Movie Night

Enjoy a film outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Wednesday, Aug. 21, dusk, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. See last year’s summer sensation “Barbie.” Starring Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the film follows them on a journey of self-discovery through Barbieland and the real world following an existential crisis. It is also a commentary regarding patriarchy and the effects of feminism. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

Back2School Health and Wellness Fair

EC Media Strategies presents its 9th annual Health and Wellness Fair ahead of the school year, Saturday, Aug. 17, noon-5 p.m. Families can get free health screenings, school supplies, and other giveaways! ShopRite parking lot, 1121 Jerusalem Ave, Uniondale. For more information, call (516) 292-1263.

Having an event?

Circus antics

Get in on the action with I.FLY Trapeze, Long Island’s only flying trapeze and circus arts school. Families will enjoy “Wild West Circus,” Saturday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m., at Eisenhower Park. I.FLY Trapeze puts spectators up close to the aerialists who perform amazing feats of athleticism and agility 25 feet in the air. Performances include Chains, Silk and Lyra, with comedy and on the grounds acts with Balancing and Baton, also a Flying Trapeze Finale. Next to the Nassau County Aquatic Center off Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Free parking available in lot 1A adjacent to the trapeze. For more information, visit IFlyTrapeze.com.

Uniondale Junior Friends

Uniondale Junior Friends invite teens in grades 6 through 12 to join in their peer-led meetings, Fridays, 4:305:30 p.m. Discuss upcoming events, share ideas and learn about community service opportunities. 400 Uniondale Ave. For more information, visit UniondaleLibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

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.

Art talk

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Sept. 5, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. No registration required, but limited seating. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Trivia Madness

Test your knowledge at the Uniondale library’s monthly trivia night! Prizes will be awarded to the top three scorers. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 4-5 p.m. 400 Uniondale Ave. To sign up or to learn more information, visit UniondaleLibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220.

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Kids prepare to enter the public pool, where they will test their swimming

play pool games.

Partnership aims to avert swimming pool drownings

By KELSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com

Hempstead Girl Scout Troop 1570 and Nu-Finmen Swimming partnered for the third consecutive year to present water safety training to families in surrounding communities.

“They really thought that this would be a great event to get the community aware of how to save someone in a backyard pool,” Theudia Chambers, leader of Girl Scout Troop 1570, said.

Local residents and community members from across Long Island gathered at Kennedy Park Pool in Hempstead on July 28 for water safety instruction and pool games. Girl scouts and Nu-Finmen swimmers provided safety demonstrations to teach people how they can have fun in the water while still being cautious, placing an emphasis on backyard pools and residential safety.

Backyard pool safety tips for parents included where to look if you can’t find a child or what to do in a drowning emergency. They also prepared kids by testing their swimming in the public pool and teaching them what to do if they see a friend struggling in the water at a pool party, and using tools around the house to help them out of the pool instead of jumping in after them, Chambers said.

Troop 1570, based in Hempstead, coordinated the event with Nu-Finmen Swimming, a swim team that teaches kids

from ages 3 through college how to swim safely and compete in events across New York state. Robert Trotman founded the team in 1964, and his daughter, Jenn Trotman, is the head coach carrying on her dad’s mission.

“My dad grew up watching other teens and children not be able to swim in Manhattan and Harlem where he grew up, and he wanted that to change,” Trotman said. “He wanted to change the stigma that Black people can’t swim, because they can, so he put forth the effort.”

Drowning is a leading cause of death among children from ages 1 to 4, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, with an even higher rate in Black communities. The CPSC annual drowning and submersion report for 2021, the most recent year for which information is available, shows that fatal drownings for children under the age of 15 increased by 12 percent.

81 percent of fatal drownings for children under the age of 15 happened in a residential setting, according to the report, and that is why the Girl Scouts and Nu-Finmen put together this day of training and education.

“There are so many drowning deaths, and within communities of color, you often see more deaths from drowning, so we’re just here to add that extra layer of protection for adult supervision,” Trotman said.

Photos courtesy Nu-Finmen Swimming

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

QUORUM FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff against SHAUN HANLEY, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230,Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 25, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 624 Southern Parkway, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sec 36 Block 139 Lot 97. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $144,549.60 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 601949/2023.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Property is being sold subsequent to two prior liens of record.

Paul Meli, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000779-1 148198

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against MARIE DAMOUR, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 6, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM.

Premises known as 477 Armond Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sec 50 Block 122 Lot 230. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $432,723.63 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 601025/2023. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000304-1 148196

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST, NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST II, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, AGAINST GWENDOLYN ORTIZ, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 22, 2022.

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 September 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM premises known as 167 Stanton Blvd, Uniondale, NY 11553. 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 Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 36, Block 113 and Lot 309, 310, 311.

Approximate amount of judgment $665,070.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #008043/2014.

Dominic A. Villoni, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 148287

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff AGAINST EQUILLA EDWARDS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 25, 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 September 10, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 34 Sherman Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, unincorporated area, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and

State of New York, Section 55, Block 322, Lot 68-70. Approximate amount of judgment $462,965.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002889/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-003140 81668 148290

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 52-2024

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held August 6th, 2024 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 52-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 52-2024, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations.

Dated: August 6, 2024

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 148437

LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO.21527

RESOLUTION NO.767-2024

Adopted: August 6, 2024

Councilmember Goosby 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. WHEREAS, pursuant to

Resolution No. 762-2024, adopted July 2nd, 2024, a public hearing was duly held on the day of August 6th, 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:

MERRICK

HEWLETT AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 625 feet south of the south curbline of Donna Drive, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-256/24)

ROOSEVELT

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

- east side, starting at a point 98 feet north of the north curbline of Lee Street, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-259/24) ; 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 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 Dunne and adopted upon roll

call as follows: AYES: SIX (6) NOES: NONE (0) 148439

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust H, Plaintiff AGAINST Fritz Mathieu, Chantale Mathieu, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 10, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, ‘Rain or Shine’ on August 27, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 517 Linwood Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 36, Block: 128, Lot: 195, 196 and 511. Approximate amount of judgment $344,070.86 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614603/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Wayne Wink, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-089829-F00 81438 148113(REVISED)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

ROUNDPOINT

MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION, Plaintiff against MARIE BRIFIL A/K/A MARIE C. BRIFIL, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 11, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 698 Goodrich Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sec 50 Block 120 Lot 119. All that lot or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, in Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $502,480.18 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 003074/2017. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the

Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee File # NY-13300040-16 148309

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2020-RPL1, Plaintiff, Against ROSALINE JOHNSON, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/25/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 9/12/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 278 Anchor Way, Uniondale, NY 11553, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in East Hempstead, Unincorporated, In The Town Of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Section 50 Block 33301 Lot 107 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $519,383.25 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607898/2021 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee.

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Our project is never-ending

Q. We are near the end of our building project, which included a second floor and removing walls between our kitchen and living room. Our contractor hasn’t been answering the phone, and we learned that our building permit is still “open,” and remains that way until the contractor follows through, as our contract states. We are so frustrated, because it took much longer than we were promised, we spent much more than expected staying in a cheap hotel (if you call it that) and we moved back in even though, technically, we are told it is illegal. Our electrician and plumber, we now learn, didn’t get permits signed off, either, even though they gave their names and licenses to the building department. The building inspector says the construction doesn’t match the plans, and updated plans must be submitted for us to even be considered finished. What can you tell us about how to move forward and finish this off?

A. Spoken words and contracts used to mean something. I prefer to believe they still do, but I am seeing parties ignoring their commitments and, worst of all, not even having the decency to communicate. I try to warn clients to have a contingency plan for worst-case scenarios.

Ask The Architect

In my long career, I have seen only two projects come in on budget, one commercial and one residential. What both had in common was that they both had an experienced construction manager on the job. That cost the owner more — much more — but in the end, the plans were followed to the letter, the sign-offs were all done, the certifications were issued and the occupancy took place on the day it was scheduled to. Considering the other 4,500-plus projects I’ve done, that is a sad record.

At this point you have no choice. The plans that were not followed require re-measuring, and the plans need to reflect the changes. In many circumstances I have witnessed, this is easier said than done, because if the construction changes ignored structural load paths, hidden conditions now buried behind wall coverings or code violations, the architect or engineer of record is not obligated to just go along with the defective work. Unfortunately, this unfairly strains the relationship with the architect or engineer.

The missing-in-action construction professionals, your licensed contractor, licensed plumber and licensed electrician, have obligations, not the least of which is to communicate with you, but the authorities giving the licenses and your building authority rarely protect you, often telling you that it is a “civil matter.” So much for consumer protection, because you are stuck and will need to decide who you can hire to take over the electrical sign-off, the plumbing sign-off and finally, after those are done and the plans have been modified and reapproved, then you will need to call for the final inspection yourself. Follow-up can be time-consuming, but it may be the only way around the situation. Good luck!

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Rethinking the embarrassing saga of Pete Rose

Taking an evening off from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the frenzied world of politics in general, I recently sat down with my 20-year-old grandson Jack, who is staying with us for the summer, to bingewatch the HBO Max four-part special on Pete Rose, “Charlie Hustle.”

Every baseball fan, as well as many people who aren’t even sports fans, is aware of Pete Rose — either because of his truly outstanding 24-year major league career as a player, plus several years as a manager, or for the swirl of controversy that has surrounded him since he left baseball over three decades ago.

Rose came up to the major leagues with the Cincinnati Reds in 1963 and played there until 1978, and again from 1983 until 1986, after stints with the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos. He also managed the Reds until 1989, following two seasons as player-manager. During his playing career, he set records that should have guaranteed his permanent placement in baseball’s version of Mount Rushmore, the Hall of Fame in

Looking

one hundred people serve in the United States Senate. They represent the entire political spectrum, from far left to far right. There are definitely zealots, such as Bernie Sanders, the Democrat from Vermont, and Tom Cotton, the Arkansas Republican, and then there are the middle-of-the-road members, such as Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, and Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska.

Then there is Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican. I single out Cruz because he stands head and shoulders above all the other senators, for all the wrong reasons. Cruz is running for re-election this year, but this discussion has nothing to do with his current campaign. An article in a Long Island weekly newspaper isn’t going to sink the re-election efforts of this very strange public official. For those who follow the action in the Senate, Cruz has the distinction of being the most disliked member of the body, on both sides of the aisle. How did

upstate Cooperstown.

Rose had more hits — 4,256 — and played in more games — 3,562 — than any player in major league history. He was selected for 17 All-Star games, won three batting titles and was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player once and the World Series MVP once. His entire list of achievements could fill this column and more.

Those achievements are virtually unmatched in the history of baseball, and dwarf those of many players in the Hall of Fame. If ever there should have been a sure thing for baseball immortality, it was Pete Rose.

Should his ban from baseball, and the Hall of Fame, continue? Opinions differ.

Probably the easiest way to describe Rose the person, however, is that as great a ballplayer as he was, he was that much of a jerk. He was a degenerate gambler. He bet not just on horses, greyhounds and at casinos, but also, despite almost two decades of denials, on baseball, which has been that sport’s cardinal sin since the 1919 World Series, when players on the Chicago White Sox — the infamous “Black Sox” — threw the World Series and were banned from baseball for life.

Generations later, after an extensive investigation, Commissioner Bart Gia-

matti concluded that Rose had gambled on baseball and banned him for life. There was no evidence, however, that Rose ever bet against his own team, which was what doomed the Black Sox. Soon after his banishment from baseball, Rose was charged by the IRS with tax evasion and sentenced to five months in federal prison. Most jarring to him was the Hall of Fame’s decision not to admit any player who had been banned for life.

In the years since, Rose has been like a man without a country. He has made good money at autograph shows, sports forums and media appearances. But he has been almost desperate for Hall of Fame membership. In his 2000 book, “My Prison Without Bars,” he finally admitted to betting on baseball, while still insisting he had never bet against his own team.

The debate has raged among baseball fans about Rose’s Hall of Fame eligibility. My son Sean, who was with me at Shea Stadium on July 25, 1978, when Rose tied the National League 37-consecutive-game hitting streak record, thinks that enough time has passed to end the lifetime ban and allow Rose into the Hall of Fame. My grandson Jack, who played a lot of good baseball in his teenage

years, agrees, as do I. The “Charlie Hustle” documentary, however, made us rethink. In it, allegations are made by a longtime associate that Rose engaged in cocaine deals to finance his gambling habit. There was an accusation by a woman claiming sexual involvement with Rose 40 years ago, when she was underage. Though corroborating evidence hasn’t been made public, there was an out-of-court settlement, and Rose became his own worst enemy when he answered a female reporter’s inquiry on the matter with a stupid sexist comment.

In most of the documentary, Rose comes across as friendly and carefree, like a Huckleberry Finn or a Little Rascal. But then there are jarring, crude comments and proof that he is a chronic and habitual liar, which takes away much of that rustic charm.

Jack now thinks Rose’s bans from baseball and the Hall of Fame should continue. Sean and I concluded that the baseball ban should continue, but he should be allowed entry into the Hall, provided that his plaque makes clear that the honor is only for his achievements on the field.

The debate continues.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

for someone to dislike? Try Ted Cruz.

he get into this unique situation? His career track is similar to many other senators. He’s a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. He was known as an excellent debater, and his criminal law professor, Alan Dershowitz, said Cruz was “off-the-charts brilliant.”

He got his first taste of politics in 1999, when he went to work on the George W. Bush presidential campaign. He practiced law, and then decided to run for the Senate in 2013. With the help of the Tea Party movement, Cruz became the first Hispanic American from Texas to be elected to the Senate. All seemed normal up to that point, but as time passed, he became more and more irritating to his fellow senators. By 2013 he had earned the distinction of being called a “wacko bird” by his colleague the late Sen. John McCain.

went so far as to publish a “Compendium of People Who Hate Ted Cruz.” His former roommate called him “a nightmare of a human being.”

H e called Trump a ‘pathological liar,’ but guess who ‘Lyin’ Ted’ supports now?

What has made Cruz so disliked? In 2013 he staged a 21-hour talking marathon on the Senate floor against the Affordable Care Act. During his talkathon, he read Dr. Seuss’s “Green Eggs and Ham,” a bedtime story that he claimed to have read to his two daughters. That event translated into a shutdown of the federal government for 16 days, costing taxpayers grief and millions of dollars.

trip to Cancun. That winter, Texas was caught in a serious winter freeze. The state’s power grid had failed, and millions of Texans were without heat or power. In the middle of the crisis, Cruz travel to Cancun with his family to get away from the state’s misery. He was caught by cameras at the airport, ready to board his flight.

He claimed he planned the vacation for his children, and he was only flying to Cancun and coming right back. His wife’s texts described their home as “FREEZING,” and it was clear that it was a trip to get away from the cold while his constituents were suffering.

The barbs weren’t just from fellow senators. The Dallas Observer wrote that Cruz “defied the odds to become the most unpopular member of the U.S. Senate, a body of people whose collective approval rating falls below approval ratings for hemorrhoids, traffic jams, root canals and Nickelback.” Rolling Stone

In 2016, Cruz decided to run for president. One of his opponents was Donald J. Trump. The contest between the two was as ugly as you could imagine. They attacked each other’s wives, citizenship and integrity. Trump called Cruz “Lyin’ Ted,” mocked his wife’s appearance and falsely suggested that his father was involved in President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Cruz called Trump a “sniveling coward,” a “pathological liar” and “utterly amoral.” But by the end of the primaries, Cruz had endorsed Trump.

No commentary on Cruz would be complete without mentioning his 2021

As for his legislative record, it includes such things as opposing gun laws even though his state had suffered mass killings, and calling the Supreme Court’s legalization of gay marriage a form of “tyranny.”

There is so much more to say about this man and his character. But the best way to end this is to say that I bet even my fellow columnist Peter King dislikes Ted Cruz.

Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Freshman Parenting 101: the college send-off

as summer winds down, many Long Island families face a bittersweet milestone: sending a child off to college for the first time. This transition marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, filled with excitement, anxiety and a mix of emotions for both parents and students.

For parents, the challenge lies in striking a delicate balance between supporting your child’s independence and maintaining a nurturing presence. Here is some key advice to help you navigate this new terrain:

1. Embrace the change. Remember that this transition is a natural and positive step in your child’s development. Your role in his or her life is evolving, not diminishing. Celebrate this milestone and the opportunities it brings.

2. Prepare practically, not just emotionally. Ensure that your child has the necessary life skills before she leaves. Can she do laundry, manage a budget, and cook a simple meal? These practical abilities will boost her confidence and self-reliance.

3. Discuss expectations clearly. Have open conversations about academics, finances and communication. How often will you check in? What GPA do you expect him to maintain? Establishing clear guidelines can prevent misunderstandings down the road.

4. Encourage campus involvement. Urge

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We should hear more from Peter King about Trump

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your child to take part in orientation activities and join clubs or organizations. These connections can ease homesickness and help her find her place in her new community.

5. Be a supportive listener. Your child will likely experience ups and downs. Resist the urge to immediately solve his problems. Instead, offer a sympathetic ear and guide him toward finding his own solutions.

6. Respect your child’s privacy. While it’s tempting to check in constantly, remember that she needs space to grow. Trust that you’ve prepared her well and allow her to make her own decisions — and mistakes.

7. Take care of yourself. This transition affects you, too. Connect with other parents going through the same experience, take up a new hobby, or consider volunteering. Your well-being matters.

8. Plan for visits wisely. Schedule campus visits, but be mindful of your child’s new routines and commitments. Family Weekend can be a great opportunity to reconnect, and see him in his new environment.

9. Embrace technology. Familiarize yourself with video calling platforms and texting. These tools can help maintain closeness despite the physical distance.

10. Prepare for changes at home. If you have younger children, be aware that family dynamics may change. Include

Re Peter King’s column “There’s just no predicting what will happen next” (Aug. 1-7): I live in southwest Nassau County, so never had the opportunity to have Congressman King on a ballot. It would have been unlikely for me to support him, because I’m a registered Democrat, and have moved from mid-left to further over as the years have passed. About to turn 80, I’ve got quite a rearview mirror, as does King.

I never saw him as a hack politician — he explained his positions clearly, with passion for what he believed was best for us all. He always had my respect. King’s vote against President Bill Clinton’s impeachment still stands in the forefront of my mind. His position took political guts.

In his piece, King laid out the flaws in President Biden’s bid for another term, along with numerous elements surrounding the aftermath of the June 27 debate. The dynamics of the race have changed dramatically in the days since Biden’s withdrawal. Former President Trump has sunk to new lows in

the kids in discussions, and find ways to make this transition positive for everyone.

11. Stay informed, but don’t hover: Familiarize yourself with campus resources, but encourage your child to seek help independently when needed. Knowing when to step back is crucial.

12. Expect growth and change. Your child will likely return home with new perspectives, habits, and possibly even a changed appearance. Embrace these changes as signs of her personal growth.

Remember, this transition is as much about your growth as a parent as it is about your child’s journey to adulthood. It’s an opportunity to redefine your relationship and watch with pride as he spreads his wings.

For those feeling overwhelmed, know that you’re not alone. Our communities are full of parents who have walked this path before you. Reach out to friends, family members or local support groups for advice and comfort.

As your child embarks on this new adventure, take comfort in knowing that the strong foundation you’ve provided will serve her well. The values you’ve instilled, and the love and support you’ve offered over the years will guide her as she navigates this exciting new chapter of her life.

All of us at the Herald wish you and your college-bound students a smooth transition filled with growth, learning and new beginnings.

To beat the heat on Long Island, we must fight fossil fuels

scorching, sweltering, suffocating. We’re all struggling to keep our cool these days, as a dangerous heat dome hovers over much of the country and threatens lives and livelihoods. Here in Nassau county, we’ve experienced successive weeks of extreme heat that has disrupted everything from our transit systems to our enjoyment of the outdoors.

This after last summer, when historic wildfires in canada brought barely breathable, smoky air to our state. We can choose to stay indoors all summer, or we can be honest about how we got to this overheated moment. We know exactly what is causing this dizzying change in our climate. emissions from burning fossil fuels — oil, gas, coal — produce greenhouse gases that blanket the globe and trap the sun’s heat. and we know that global carbon emissions have been steadily increasing, warming our oceans and atmosphere.

But even in the face of damning evidence, the fossil fuel industry won’t

back down. companies continue to drill new wells, build new pipelines and sell oil, gas and coal to burn, trapping us all under heat domes that aren’t just unbearable, but lethal.

Why haven’t we moved away from burning fossil fuels?

Because fossil fuel corporations have used their resources to block necessary climate action at every turn.

the industry itself predicted global warming with uncanny accuracy.

Decades ago, the fossil fuel industry documented a sophisticated scientific understanding and predicted with uncanny accuracy how the globe would heat. Next, its leaders developed a multipronged effort to undermine the scientific data they themselves had uncovered, so they could stymie policies that would reduce the use of fossil fuels. Part of that campaign was a sustained effort to frame climate change as a matter of individual actions (like recycling or turning off the tap while brushing your teeth) instead of structural policy change.

Rather than investing in solutions, these corporations spent billions of dollars on the systems that have enabled them to continue to frack, mine, extract and, most important, pull in constant, breathtaking profits — even while the

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gender and race bashing. Though not unpredictable for him, his behavior must be coupled with the remarkable positions brought forward by his running mate, J.D. Vance. Together it’s quite a package.

I’m interested to learn how King feels about the Trump side of the campaign, because he said little on that front. My impression is that, whereas he supported Trump in the past, it would be a difficult lever for him to pull this time, and that he just might sit this one out. I’m curious about how King feels about the direction in which Trump/Vance want to take the country. What outcome does King want for us?

Thanks to King for being a quality congressman on the other side. He served when civil discourse was the norm, when rivalries were highly respectful, such as Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill. The very best to King.

JOsHua WeIss Hewlett

As King wrote, it was ‘almost as if it had been planned’

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While Vice President Harris calls Donald Trump a threat to democracy, it was the Democrats who subverted it by negating the votes of millions of registered Democrats who chose President Biden in the primaries. The bloodless coup, which forced the president to withdraw from the race under unusual circumstances,

planet got hotter and hotter. This included investing in policymakers and politicians, from state houses to the halls of congress to the supreme court, as well as universities. Today, legislation that would — and should — enable us to invest in clean-energy solutions is routinely quashed because of the powerful sway of the fossil fuel industry. Its profits are valued over our very lives. so where do we go from here?

simply put, to the streets: to the state houses, to congress, to the ballot box. and we need to do it together amid a summer that is already one of the five hottest ever, we need to wield our collective power as voters, as citizens, as consumers. We need millions of people to stand up to those billions of dollars. We need to demand the kind of big, systemic changes that are our only hope to slow the pace of change and give us a chance to survive.

Because, make no mistake, we have the means to change course on this path of destruction. Just as humans created coal-powered trains and oil furnaces, we have invented clean-energy solutions such as solar-, wind- and water-powered electricity.

But we need to demand this change.

allowed a privileged few to choose a new candidate, who, at the time, had a low approval rating. any rational person knows that Biden should never have been allowed to run in the primaries for a second term. That would have led to meaningful Democratic primaries that were not a sham!

Mel

YOuNg, MD Lawrence

Kremer has better memories of Biden than we will

To the editor:

Re Jerry Kremer’s column “When Joe was born, they threw away the mold” (aug. 1-7): glad to see that Kremer has such a high regard for our president, and that their interactions have been so positive. good for Jerry.

That said, I, and others (I’m not a Maga, nor am I a fan of Trump) certainly have a different view from Kremer’s.

I find it hard to comprehend the idea that “no one … can match (Biden’s) talent for getting things done on a bipartisan basis” and his “history-making achievements.” From the economy, to the millions of people flooding our border with no plan in place to handle them, to the debacle in afghanistan, to gas price and mortgage rates, and of course the lies about his mental status from Kremer’s party, not sure he can convince us of Biden’s greatness.

Paul Facella Long Beach

That’s why I’m joining other people of faith and climate activists from all over at the ongoing summer of Heat protests, which take place outside the headquarters of the major financial institutions in Manhattan. If we can persuade the executives of these institutions how much we care about this, and manage to cut off funding to the fossil fuel industry, we will be taking a huge step toward dismantling that industry.

People of all backgrounds need to show up with spiritual audacity, educating, energizing and mobilizing our communities to act. When people realize that generations to come may face ever more devastating disasters — droughts, fires, floods, famines — they need the inspiration to turn despair into action.

Bottom line? If we want to beat the heat, we need to keep fossil fuels in the ground, unburned. Which means challenging the fossil fuel industry with moves to cut off funding from banks, asset managers and financial firms.

I think of the quote from Deuteronomy: “It is not beyond us in heaven.” Indeed, humans can make a new future. We have the capacity. We have the science, the resources, the people and the power. It is in our hands and in our hearts, and we can do it. We must.

Lauren Krueger is the co-leader of the Nassau County Dayenu Circle. She lives in Merrick.

Framework by Bryan and Lori Lee

At a beach volleyball match, not long after a Parisian sunset.

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3-5 years old

Encourage learning through play, creative expression, and guided activities with daily schedules and lesson plans created through evidence based curriculum

Fomente el aprendizaje a trave’s del juego, la expresio’n creativa y actividades guiadas con horarios diarios y planes de lecciones creadas a trave’s de un plan de estudios bosado en evidencia.

Promote children’s social and emotional development.

Promover el desarrollo social y emocional de los ninos.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided Servimos desayunos, almuerzos y meriendas