Tim Baker/Herald Prolific opera composer Leonard Lehrman and his wife and longtime collaborator, soprano Helene Williams, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Court Street Music School with a special performance on Aug. 3.
Central alum interns at LIJVS hospital
By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com
Kezia White, 18, of Valley Stream, a recent graduate of Valley Stream Central High School, is taking a significant step toward her goal of entering the health care field through an internship at the Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital.
The nine-week internship, which runs until Aug. 9, offers interns a comprehensive look at various hospital departments, providing hands-on experience. White is the first high school student accepted into this internship program.
By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com
He is a prolific opera composer and musical director. She is a formidable soprano and actress. For the past 22 years, husband and wife Leonard Lehrman and Helene Williams, an inseparable musical duo, have combined their talents in hundreds of shared performances and musical collaborations worldwide.
Their devotion to classical music — and the sublime, opulent art of opera in particular — has been the bonding agent for their marriage. Sharing their accumulated years
of music knowledge and experience with students in their charming home-turnedmusic school on Court Street has been a 25-year passion project. And they show no signs of stopping.
To celebrate, as per the couple’s custom, they will give a free invitation concert at 33 Court St. on Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. The concert, led by Lehrman and Williams, will also include violinist Daniel Hyman, pianist Joseph Martin, and singers Perri Sussman, Caryn Hartglass, Thomas Smith and Bennett Pologe. The audience will be treated to a menu of the couple’s handpicked favorite 21 songs,
nurses. This environment fueled her passion for the medical field.
White’s personal story was one of the many reasons she was accepted into the program, according to the hospital’s CFO, Chris O’Brien.
I actually shed tears when I was reading the essay, and I looked forward to the week or two lead-up, when we were setting up the interview to meet with her.
ChRIS O’BRIEN CFO, LIJ Valley Stream
Her interest in health care stems from personal experiences, particularly her sister’s ongoing battle with leukemia and her family’s strong medical background. Her mother is a social worker, and her father and brother are both
“I actually shed tears when I was reading the essay, and I looked forward to the week or two lead-up, when we were setting up the interview to meet with her,” O’Brien said.
“There was no way, after meeting with her and then hearing the authenticity and the genuineness around that, that we weren’t going to give her a spot.”
White’s experience has been transformative. Initially interested in cardiology, she now wants to pursue a career in orthopedics after witnessing an orthopedic surgery.
“We watched an ankle
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Obamacare remains vulnerable, Solages warns
By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com
Despite repeated partisan legal challenges aimed at its demise, the Affordable Care Act, widely known as Obamacare, has not only survived, but become an indispensable part of the American health care system. This year, a record number of Americans — an estimated 21 million — are insured through its marketplaces, which have redefined baseline expectations for consumer coverage in the health care system. Yet despite its 14 years of proven durability, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, a Democrat, remains warily concerned about ACA’s future.
Solages was blunt in her assessment of what, or rather who represents the biggest political risk to undoing the health care law — former President Donald Trump.
At a news conference in Valley Stream last week, Solages, and leaders of the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East labor union and Protect Our Care, a nonprofit health care advocacy group, forcefully articulated their concerns, underscoring how the law has served as a crucial safety net for New Yorkers, and warned that its termination could be disastrous.
“As we interface with the affordability crisis, it’s important to acknowledge there are reforms at work, from the
Affordable Care Act to the Inflation Reduction Act, to ensure that people have access to health care,” Solages said.
“Now we are seeing constant attacks on these reforms, whether it’s federal representatives trying to take away provisions that ensure people with pre-existing conditions have access to health care or cull prescription pricing relief.”
Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, sought to roll back or repeal significant elements of the law when he was president, but did not succeed. On
the campaign trail this year, certainly aware of the law’s popularity and lasting power, he has made vague promises to replace it with a superior alternative if he returns to the White House.
Solages also cited proposals by Republicans to cap and cut federal Medicaid spending and introduce a block grant system in which states would have to bid for federal funding to secure benefits.
“Instead of direct funding to the states, they want states to enroll in a
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For more than a decade, there has been grumbling about the cost and sustainability of health care coverage under ACA by conservative critics.
Many maintain, as they have for years, that coverage plans under ACA can still be too expensive for some middle-class Americans because of high insurance premiums, burdensome costsharing requirements, and narrow health insurance networks that limit people’s choice of doctor and hospital.
And with the sting of inflation and rising health care costs, the insured may still struggle to afford higher-thanexpected co-payments or deductibles.
While Solages acknowledged that New Yorkers are grappling with growing medical debt and prohibitively expensive prescription prices, reducing investments in existing reforms will only exacerbate these problems, not solve them.
“From womb to tomb, all New Yorkers interact with the health care system, and when you erode health care, you impact the most vulnerable New Yorkers,” she said. “We need to raise our voices against unfair cuts to health care.”
Courtesy Office of Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages
Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and health care advocates warned against dismantling the Affordable Care Act, emphasizing its crucial role in providing coverage for 21 million Americans and protecting vulnerable populations, amid ongoing political threats to its future.
Neighbors to get their luau on for bingo
By ADDISON STAR Intern
“Rescuing Families loves a good theme party.” Said Gina Centauro, founder of Rescuing Families.
Neighbors are invited to attend Franklin Square-based nonprofit Rescuing Families’ second annual luau bingo party on Aug. 9 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2718.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to don their “luau finest,” to fit the theme of the event. The best luau shirt or outfit will be awarded at the event during the luau costume contest.
Event attendees can win raffle baskets, and scratch-off raffles throughout the event. Community members can pay as low as $5 to enter Rescuing Families’ progressive 50/50 raffle which will conclude at the end of the summer. The event is for community members who are more than 18 years old.
Tickets will be on sale until Aug. 5 and must be bought in advance.
“This is a very fun event,” Gina Centauro, founder of Rescuing Families, said. “Last year we got a lot of people who love the idea of being inside in the heat of the summer and not having an outdoor event and just being able to have a good time.”
Rescuing Families is expecting a crowd of about 150 attendees.
Neighbors are encouraged to visit RescuingFamilies.org/events where ticketing information is available. Tickets for the event are $35 and provide for five bingo games, the dinner buffet, drinks and fun galore.
To purchase additional bingo cards, attendees can pay $3 for each additional card. Raffle tickets for the Chinese auction will be sold for $5 and $10.
The goal for the event is to raise an additional $10,000 will go towards their next two projects: the VFW Post 2718 renovation and the Reyes’ Family home in Valley Stream. Rescuing Families is in the process of getting permits and materials for both projects.
The organization is actively seeking volunteers for its projects. Volunteers can find more information about how they can help by contacting Rescuing Families at (516) 697-9403.
The summer fun does not end with the luau bingo party as Rescuing Families continues to host events throughout the season.
A mystery box sale will be hosted at Extra Space Storage in New Hyde Park on Aug. 4 where community members can shop for treasured items. Boxes will be priced from $5 to $30 and include kitchen items, décor, collectibles, clothing and more.
Rescuing Families will also have a permanent space to call home Aug. 1. The nonprofit has purchased a building on Lewiston Street in Franklin Square that they plan to use at office space as well as a permanent thrift boutique and warehouse. Volunteer meetings will also take place there.
“We want it to be a multi-use type of
building for us,” Centauro said.
The organization will host pledge drives to raise money for the operational costs of the building throughout the year. Community members can pledge to donate at the organization’s website. The hope is that the pledge drives will cover the cost of the building so that any additional money raised at fundraisers can be put directly towards upcoming projects. The organization has received $6,000 in pledges so far, according to Centauro.
Depending on the amount pledged, there will be specific thank you gifts for those who donate. Rescuing Families plans to create a “thank you” mural on the side of the building that will be visible from New Hyde Park Road.
Everyone who donates $100 will get their family or business name on the mural. The organization is also participating in a special sponsorship with
local businesses where, for a donation of $2,000, they will get their business name and logo on a banner that will be hung on the building.
Keith Rossein/Herald file photos
Last year, Joe O’Donoghue from Florida, Drew Kovarik from Kings Point, Scott Briskin from West Hempstead, Stephanie Brudecki from Elmont, Lorie Giannini from Floral Park and Tiesher Jones were named winners of the best luau costumes at luau bingo.
Helen Ranieri, Michelle Ranieri, Liz Casella, Karen Seligson, Maria Moir and Lauren von Czerniewicz played bingo to raise money for a good cause last year with Rescuing Families.
Salad, meatballs, pasta and more were served at last year’s luau bingo night at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square.
Michael Prestia, of Huntington, won $150 at last year’s luau bnigo night hosted by Rescuing Families.
News brief
Valley Stream playwright receives grant
Jonathon Ward, a long-time resident of Valley Stream, has been awarded funds from the Huntington Arts Council through the New York State Council on the Arts Community Regrant Program. These funds will support the production of his play, A Dream Beyond This Pain, set to be performed in Valley Stream from October 18-20.
The play, set in Levittown in 2010, explores the struggles of three generations of a family as they navigate a tumultuous decade marked by terrorist attacks, housing crises, recession, and the rise of medication and recreational drug use.
Ward, who has lived in Valley Stream for nearly thirty years, raised his two sons there, both of whom graduated from South High School. During his career, he worked at the Henry Street Settlement Abrons Arts Center and later at the NYU Graduate Acting program in Manhattan. Since retiring, Ward has been passionate about fostering community professional theatre in Valley Stream. He believes that the arts enrich communities by bringing together audiences and artists to reflect the joys and sorrows of life.
This project will unite audiences, artists, and theatre supporters from Nassau County and New York City to depict a period in the life of the Freedman
family in Levittown, America’s first suburb.
Produced by Attention Theatre!, A Dream Beyond This Pain focuses on themes that communities either strive to address or tend to ignore. The play was developed with support from the Huntington Arts Council and ThriveLI, a recovery program in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Valley Stream actors interested in participating can find the casting notice on Actors Access, with a deadline for submissions of August 4, 2024. Callbacks are scheduled for August 8, 2024, in New York City.
Performances will take place at the Valley Stream Baha’i Center, located at 11 West Jamaica Ave, on the following dates:
■ Friday, October 18 at 7pm (preview performance)
■ Saturday, October 19 at 2pm and 7pm
■ Sunday, October 20 at 2pm
Each performance will be followed by a discussion about the play and its themes. Admission is free. For more information or to arrange group attendance, please contact Jonathon Ward at 516-263-0408 or via email at jonathonward47@gmail.com.
–Juan Lasso
Positive Aspects of Aging
Aging provides its own rewards, which only those who experience it really know, as the following quotes show.
“Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!”
— Ingrid Bergman
“Nothing is inherently and invincibly young except spirit. And spirit can enter a human being perhaps better in the quiet of old age and dwell there more undisturbed than in turmoil of adventure.”
— George Santayana
“The older I get, the greater power I seem to have to help the world; I am like a snowball - the further I am rolled the more I gain.”
— Susan B. Anthony
“Why not just embrace it, go along with it and welcome it?”
—Helen Mirren
“I believe the second half of one’s life is meant to be better than the first half. The first half is finding out how you do it. And the second half is enjoying it.”
— Frances Lear
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt
“The complete life, the perfect pattern, includes old age as well as youth and maturity. The beauty of the morning and the radiance of noon are good, but it would be a very silly person who drew the curtains and turned on the light in order to shut out the tranquility of the evening. Old age has its pleasures, which, though different, are not less than the pleasures of youth.”
— W. Somerset Maugham
“There is a fountain of youth; it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”
— Sophia Loren
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Founder of Island Harvest dies at 73
Linda Breitstone, the founder of Island Harvest Food Bank, died on July 16, following a brief battle with cancer. She was 73. A longtime resident of Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii, Breitstone’s enduring legacy in hunger relief continues to impact countless lives.
In 1992, Breitstone was moved by the stark contrast between wasted food and the hunger faced by women in a nearby shelter. Driven by this injustice, she began rescuing excess food from local establishments using her station wagon and a few coolers, leading to the creation of Island Harvest Food Bank. Her grassroots effort quickly grew, transforming the organization into Long Island’s leading hunger relief and social service organization.
“My mother was very proud of the work of Island Harvest and loved watching it grow from an idea to what it has become today,” said her son, JB Breitstone of Barnstable, Massachusetts. Breitstone’s passion for helping others extended beyond food rescue; she also pursued her interest in crystals, operating a business called Crystal Woman.
Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest, praised Breitstone’s vision and dedication. “Under Linda’s guidance, Island Harvest has grown tremendously. This year, we expect to distribute nearly 20 million pounds of food, providing support to over 221,190 food-insecure people on Long Island, including 44,780 children,” she said.
Breitstone’s tenacity was evident in her early efforts to secure resources for Island Harvest. After receiving a grant for the organization’s first refrigerated truck from Ed Travaglianti, former head of the European American Bank (EAB), she boldly requested and obtained office space from EAB, setting the stage for the organization’s expansion.
“Linda’s passing leaves a void that can never be filled,” said Steve Juchem, board chair of Island Harvest. “Her legacy will continue to inspire and guide us. Her impact on the lives of countless Long Islanders is immeasurable.”
Jill Bernstein, a longtime board member and current vice chair of Island Harvest, added, “Linda brought
Later in life, Breitstone went on to tap into her lifelong hobby of collecting crystals.
us all together. This organization was her heart and soul, and she made it happen because she believed in the good in everyone. She was the best of all of us, and I, along with so many others, will miss her terribly.”
Douglas M. Nadjari, another board member, echoed these sentiments. “I never had the privilege of meeting Linda. However, our entire community owes her a true debt of gratitude. Her memory will live on through our organization.”
In honor of Breitstone’s contributions, Island Harvest created the “Linda Breitstone Spirit Award,” presented at its annual Taste of the Harvest Celebration. This award recognizes individuals who have significantly furthered the organization’s mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island.
Loretta Sehlmeyer, a longtime volunteer and advisory board member, reflected on Breitstone’s legacy, “I have always loved telling her story, and I am especially proud to have received the Linda Breitstone Spirit Award in 2005. May God rest her soul in eternal peace.”
Linda Breitstone’s dedication and vision have left an indelible mark on Long Island, ensuring that her mission to alleviate hunger will continue.
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SchoolS
Valley Stream District 24 swears in board
The Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education recently held its annual reorganization meeting to swear in its members and welcome the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Newly elected member Alisa Clark was sworn in for her first year as trustee. Armando Hernandez was sworn in as president, and Melissa Herrera was sworn in as vice president. Superintendent Unal Karakas and district clerk Jennie Padilla were also sworn in for the new year. Attorney Chris Shishko was present to administer the oaths to all incoming officials.
“This past school year brought with it many successes and accomplishments. I’m honored to be leading our incredible district with such a hard-working, passionate group of Board of Education Trustees,” said Karakas. “We are already preparing for the 2024-2025 school year and are so excited for what’s to come.”
–Juan Lasso
The Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education recently held its annual reorganization meeting, at which Unal Karakas was sworn in as superintendent.
Photos courtesy Valley Stream District 24 Melissa Herrera was sworn in as Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education vice president at its annual reorganization meeting.
Residents across Long Island complain that low-flying airplanes have increased in number since the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
A constant annoyance, a public health issue
By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
The roar of jet engines overhead has become a constant aural backdrop for many residents of Long Island, particularly those living in lower-income neighborhoods. In recent years, a shift in flight paths from nearby airports such as Kennedy and LaGuardia, which together handle roughly 1,400 flights a day, has exacerbated the issue. Residents now endure relentless noise from aircraft flying directly over their homes, disrupting daily life and sparking widespread frustration.
“I’ve lived in Uniondale for 30 years, and I don’t ever remember the noise from the planes being so loud and annoying,” Pearl Jacobs, president of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, said. “Now it’s to the point where these planes are going all day and night long, flying across our skyways, and some of these planes are very low.”
Jacobs and other residents believe that the flight path changes disproportionately affect minority communities. The enforcement of noise ordinances dates back to the rise of American urbanization and industrialization, with New York becoming the first major city in the country to implement noise ordinances in 1905 — which often defined the music of Black and Hispanic communities as noise disturbances.
“I strongly believe this is a racial issue,” Jacobs said. “I’m not saying that white communities aren’t having this issue as well, but in Uniondale and other nearby communities, it is all day, all night, and they are constantly going.”
Efforts to address the noise have met with limited success. The Town of Hempstead created the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee in 1966 to tackle the problem, but local governments have little influence over the Federal Aviation Administration, which controls flight paths. Jacobs’s attempts to draw more attention to the issue have included writing to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, but she has yet to receive a response.
James Vilardi, executive director of the Noise Abatement Committee, emphasized the challenge of getting the FAA to acknowledge and address the problem. The committee’s primary goal is to obtain accurate decibel readings from FAA monitors, because data is averaged across neighborhoods and does not reflect specific impacts.
“If we get the raw data and find that the decibels vio-
Low-flying airplanes can cause serious health issues, increasing stress levels, preventing sleep and in some cases even leading to cardiovascular issues.
late municipal or federal code, we can appeal to the FAA to make changes,” Vilardi explained. The FAA, however, has been largely unresponsive, leaving residents in limbo.
Brookville Mayor Daniel Serota voiced similar frustrations.
“Years ago, when Congressman (Steve) Israel was our congressman, he initiated meetings with regional FAA folks and other mayors to discuss the planes and their heights,” Serota said. “Every Saturday and Sunday, they fly over our villages, and they’re supposed to have a certain height limit, but the pilots never adhere to that.”
Serota detailed the complexities of addressing the issue, including the discretionary power of pilots to determine flight paths based on safety considerations. Despite some agreements to maintain certain altitudes, those measures, he said, often fall by the wayside.
“It’s up to the pilot, and if he feels he needs to go lower or the weather is a certain way, that’s his purview,” Serota said. “We had Covid, which silenced the planes for a while, but now they’re back, flying as low as can be.”
Serota added that despite years of reaching out to airline and public officials, nothing has been done to
solve the issue. He said it is one of the most frequent complaints he gets from Brookville residents.
“On weekends it can be very loud,” he noted. “These big planes, like the double-decker ones with four engines, fly over at sometimes 1,500 feet. You can see the words on the Emirates Airlines planes and hear the noise as if they’re right above your backyard.”
The impact of aircraft noise extends beyond mere annoyance. According to the Civil Aviation Authority and the National Library of Medicine, prolonged exposure to aviation noise can have serious health consequences. Common adverse effects include not only annoyance, but cognitive impairment, sleep disturbance, and cardiovascular disease. Noise pollution has been linked to higher rates of heart disease and stroke, as well as hypertension and disrupted sleep patterns. Studies have also suggested potential effects on birth outcomes and psychological health, although more research is needed to fully understand those impacts.
Annoyance, the most often documented response to noise, can interfere with thoughts, feelings and activities, and lead to resentment and discomfort. Cognitive impairment, particularly in schoolchildren, is another concern, with research from the National Library indicating that high levels of aircraft noise can affect reading comprehension, memory, attention and mood. Sleep disturbance, characterized by awakenings and changes in sleep patterns, can result in next-day fatigue and long-term health issues.
Cardiovascular disease is a significant risk, with high levels of aircraft noise acting as a stressor on the body. Research by the Civil Aviation Authority has found associations between aircraft noise and an increased risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Hypertension, another cardiovascular risk factor, has also been linked to chronic aircraft noise exposure.
Despite the evident health risks, local officials face an uphill battle in addressing the problem.
“We understand that everybody has to share the burden, but it’s a nuisance and a problem,” Serota said. “It’s not for lack of trying; all the elected mayors I know on the North Shore have been very vocal. But the FAA is a big bureaucracy, and when you’re dealing with a bureaucrat, they don’t care.”
The struggle for quieter skies continues, but without greater cooperation from the FAA and a commitment to addressing the issue, Long Island residents will likely remain under the constant hum of aircraft, their health and well-being hanging in the balance.
Photos courtesy Metro Creative
Republicans gather at national convention
Milwaukee was the place to be last week for Republicans as the Wisconsin city hosted the 2024 GOP national convention, where former president Donald Trump accepted the party’s official nomination as its presidential candidate and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance became the Republican nominee for vice president.
During the four-day convention, Republicans from across the country hobnobbed and networked, including Woodmere resident Cindy Grosz, Matt Capp, who serves as Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s communication director, as well as D’Esposito and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who were both delegates representing New York. Delegates are responsible supporting a presidential candidate at the convention.
There were also speeches by celebrities such as former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, model Amber Rose, Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White, along with Senators Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Tim Scott and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
Post-convention news included the July 21 announcement by President Biden that he was stepping aside. The presumptive front-runner for the Democratic nomination is Vice President Kamala Harris. The Democrats hold their convention Aug. 19-24 in Chicago.
–Jeffrey Bessen
Photos courtesy Cindy Grosz
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, right, who represents the 21st Congressional District in upstate New York and chairs the House Republican Conference, with Grosz at the NYGOP event at the convention.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman with Woodmere resident Cindy Grosz at the Nassau GOP gathering during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
HERALD SchoolS
District 13 board welcomes new leadership
Valley Stream District 13 held its annual Board of Education reorganization meeting to appoint leadership roles and swear in new trustees, marking a pivotal moment for the district as it prepares for the upcoming academic year with faces both new and old.
Anthony Grosso was selected as the new board president while trustees were assigned roles as chairpersons and members of the board’s four standing committees: education, business, facilities, and policy. Anthony Grosso, Gerardo Cavaliere, and Patricia Farrell were administered the oath of office as board president, board vice president, and alternative vice president, respectively. Two new trustees, Sarah Sabatino and Andrew Sgro, were introduced and took the oath of office.
Judith LaRocca took the oath of office as the Superintendent of Schools, reaffirming her leadership and vision for advancing academic achievement and fostering a supportive learning environment throughout Valley Stream District 13, noted district officials.
–Juan Lasso
Anthony Grosso is sworn in as the new Board of Education president for Valley Stream District 13 at its annual reorganization board meeting.
Photos courtesy Valley Stream District 13
Gerardo Cavaliere is sworn in as the new Board of Education vice president for Valley Stream District 13 at its annual reorganization board meeting.
Community Center’s future is unknown
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Five Towns Community Center services have taken different form since Nassau County took over the building at 270 Lawrence Ave. in Lawrence on July 3 that once housed the longtime neighborhood organization
In a June 17 letter, Nassau County officials informed the community center board that they would be assuming control of the property, once the community center’s 50-year lease expired.
Before the county takeover, the center was home to several community-oriented programs and services such as food pantry, afterschool, senior and youth programs as well as a substance abuse and mental health services.
On July 16, the county sent a letter to families informing them that Five Towns Community Center Summer Camp attendees may attend the Nassau County Summer Recreation Program at Cantiague Park in Hicksville, for free.
Busses have been sent to pickup students from the community center in the morning, and return students in the evening to the center for pickup. If families do not opt for this, there is no alternative program to the center’s summer camp, the county wrote.
The food pantry, which receives much of its donations from Rock and Wrap It UP! a Cedarhurst-based hunger relief organization, has continued functioning out of the community center, Syd Mandelbaum, founder and CEO of the organization said.
The Veteran’s Farmers Market, which Mandelbaum also runs, occasionally would and still does operate from the center, thanks to a county sheriff opening the doors.
“They understand the needs of the community and they have allowed us to
continue with stuff is such a blessing, because there’s so much need,” Mandelbaum said.
The Veteran’s Farmers Market runs from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in Cedarhurst. Then from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on the same days, the community cen -
ter pantry functions out of the former Five Towns Community Center property.
Despite the continuation of some community center programs, the future of what will fill the space is unknown. Last year, the county requested proposals. The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC and the Lawrence school district were the only two entities to submit proposals.
Murray Forman, president of the Lawrence Board of Education, said the district has not heard any news or decisions from the county for what’s next.
“We’re hopeful the community at large, especially as it relates to the children, will not suffer,” said Forman, who also sits on the county’s Planning Commission.
Stacey Feldman, executive director at the Gural JCC, said she has heard no updates, too.
“I have not been in communication with anyone from Nassau County,” Feldman wrote in an email.
Campbell, who is president of what was the community center’s board, said the future is unclear.
“At this point, we have been plagued with uncertainty and being deliberately ignored over the last year and our programs have suffered,” Campbell wrote in an email to the Herald. “Programs meaning families, staff, and clients have suffered. We have had to abruptly shut down the existing programs due to the lease expiring, with no real leeway to plan for alternatives or extensions with funders.”
Neil Diamond tribute artist rocks crowd
By JACK SCHwEd Intern
Robert Neary returned to his roots, and brought with him a performance that would touch the hearts of thousands. Neary and Long Island-based cover band The Mystic covered Neil Diamond’s greatest hits in Neary’s self-made tribute show, “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience,” at Eisenhower Park on July 6.
At 19-years-old, Neary was an aspiring actor, getting his start by taking acting classes at Nassau Community College. While there, he studied the performing arts intensively, hoping that he could one day become a Hollywood star. One of his professors recognized his talent, encouraging him to pursue this dream.
“[He] said to me, ‘What are you doing here?’ He goes, ‘You need to be out in Los Angeles.’ I said that’s my goal, and that was it, that pushed me even further,” Neary said.
His professor’s encouraging words and his own determination inspired Neary to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles. Within only a year of living there, he landed roles in several television shows and even co-starred in the 1987 film “Teen Wolf Too.”
Throughout the next 40 years, his career exploded and he made a few notable appearances, including as a performer in the “Chippendales” show, a lead replacement in the Broadway musical revue “Smokey Joe’s Café,” and in Elton John and Tim Rice’s musical “Aida.”
However, over the course of this period, the business was transforming drastically. A fan of Neil Dia-
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Robert Neary presented “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience,” a tribute to Neil Diamond, at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.
mond, he was able to mimic his voice well, so he started putting together the materials for this passion project after gaining overwhelming support from his friends and family.
And in 2019, the show further came together when Neary attended a Halloween party at a music hall. One
of Long Island’s premier cover bands, The Mystic, took the stage. Neary knew immediately that they were exactly what he needed, so he took advantage of this opportunity.
“This guy in the audience wanted to come up and sing and I’m like, ‘Here we go again,’” Sam Bello, head of The Mystic, previously told the Herald. “He played me an audio of him doing a Neil Diamond song and it was uncanny, I almost didn’t believe him. I said, ‘If this is you, I’m interested.’”
Since then, Neary and The Mystic’s Neil Diamond tribute show has taken off, and they have toured the country. As they traveled, selling out numerous venues, Neary has made sure to return to his roots in East Meadow. This show was so well-received that he was invited to perform again at Eisenhower Park for Nassau County’s summer concert series.
People from all across Long Island came to watch this performance, proving how far Neary has come since he was a 19-year-old aspiring actor. Praised as “the most authentic and professional tribute to Neil Diamond,” “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience” continues to blow crowds away, making it an unforgettable experience for all. The show at Eisenhower Park earlier this month drew a substantial crowd.
In case you missed the recent show, you can catch it again at Merrick Road Park on July 17, through the Town of Hempstead’s summer series events. For more information on Nassau County concerts this summer, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Additional reporting by Brian Norman
Courtesy Syd Mandelbaum Nassau County has extended help to the food pantry and summer camp programs once housed in the Five Towns Community Center, after the county recovered the Lawrence property.
STEPPING OUT
‘Cold Beer on a Friday Night’
Whether
Capture the flavors of summertime cuisine up a tasty bash
By Karen Bloom
firing up the grill for a pool party, barbecue or even just a weeknight meal, one thing’s for sure: summertime means grilling season. Grilling takes many forms: your crowd may prefer the standard fare of burgers and hot dogs to flame-kissed vegetables and the artistry of a perfectly done steak. However, the possibilities don’t end there.
By mixing and matching traditional grilled classics with options that have a variety of textures and flavors, you can shake up your at-home menu and add new favorites to your routine this grilling season.
It’s easy to go from casual to elegant in a snap. The traditional faves always have their place, but if you’re looking for a different type of barbecue, add some finesse to your menu with other ideas, by re-imagining your grilling style.
Spicy Mustard Chicken Kebabs
With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kabobs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors.
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate.
To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to mediumhigh heat.
Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down.
Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.
Cabbage Steaks With Bacon & Blue Cheese
These cabbage steaks blend sweet and slightly sour notes with savory crumbles of cheese for a dish that pleases every one of your taste buds.
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 package McCormick Grill Mates Smoky Applewood Marinade
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 head green cabbage, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices (about 6 steaks)
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
Crumble bacon; set aside. Mix marinade mix, oil, vinegar, maple syrup and reserved bacon drippings in small bowl until well blended. Place cabbage steaks in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well.
Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove cabbage steaks from marinade. Reserve any leftover marinade.
Grill cabbage steaks over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until tender-crisp, brushing with leftover marinade. Serve cabbage steaks topped with blue cheese, crumbled bacon and green onions.
Mediterranean Vegetables
Fresh veggies tossed with rice vinegar and garlic make a tasty, nutritious side.
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (seasoned)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus extra, to taste
• 1 tablespoon, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons, fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh zucchini, sliced into 1 3/4-inch long, 1/4-inch thick planks
• 1 cup fresh green pepper strips
• 1 cup fresh red pepper strips
• 8 fresh stalks asparagus, slicing off 1/4 inch from bottom of stalk
• 1 fresh portobello mushroom, sliced into 1/2-inch squares
• 1 cup fresh eggplant, diced into 1/2-inch squares
Heat grill to 375 F.
In large bowl, mix together rice vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley and garlic to create marinade. Clean vegetables then place them in marinade in small batches. Toss to coat then place in foil pouch. Pour remaining marinade over vegetables and seal pouch.
Bake in oven or over indirect heat on grill 25 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste, after removing pouch from heat.
Chef’s tip: Open pouch after 20 minutes of cooking and allow vegetables to crisp slightly under direct heat for remaining 5 minutes.
Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band bring their beachy vibe back to the Paramount stage. With summer in full swing, enjoy their“Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so raise ‘em up and sing along. The Long Island based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/ acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/ backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach/country sounds for over a decade to the delight of their audiences.
Friday, July 26, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
The Hilarious Hitmen
Sal Governale, Richard Christy and Billy Mira, radio personalities known for their prank calls and comedy, keep the laughs coming as “The Hilarious Hitmen.” The dynamic trio brings a modern twist to humor, drawing inspiration from the classic styles of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Christy’s extraordinary drumming skills set the heartbeat for their performance, while Governale’s charisma and comedic genius keep audiences in stitches. Not to be outdone, Mira’s impressions and vocal range captivate everyone. Get in on the laughs when they bring their to Harry Chapin Theatre at Eisenhower Park, for a lively evening that blends big band comedy with audience participation and delightful surprises. Audiences can’t get enough of their refreshing and new take on music and comedy, making their performances an unforgettable experience that leaves you craving for more.
Saturday, July 27, 7 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Spicy Mustard Chicken Kebabs Cabbage Steaks with Bacon & Blue Cheese Mediterranean Vegetables
THE Your Neighborhood
Dance Theatre of Harlem
The acclaimed dance company visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, appearing on the Tilles Center stage Sunday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. With a storied history, the first Black classical ballet company, co-founded by dance icon and international superstar Arthur Mitchell, has toured the world, engaged communities and introduced young minds and bodies to the power of dance. With all its renown, this boundary-breaking, dynamic organization has maintained Mitchell’s core belief that ballet belongs to everyone. Now a singular presence in the ballet world, DTH presents a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate Black culture. Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the Company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem’s message of empowerment through the arts for all. The dynamic program includes “Higher Ground,” with choreography by Robert Garland, featuring Stevie Wonder tunes; “New Bach,” also choreographed by Robert Garland, with music by J.S. Bach; “Take Me with You,” choreographed by Robert Bondara, featuring Radiohead; also Robert Garland’s “Return,” with James Brown and Aretha Franklin tunes. Tickets are start at $64; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
Movie Night
Enjoy a family film outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Wednesday, July 31, dusk, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. See the recent 3D animated musical fantasy “Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together.” The film serves as the threequel to Trolls, the sequel to Trolls World Tour, and the continuation of DreamWorks Trolls franchise. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
End of Summer 5K
Cherish summer’s last moments with EliteFeats’ Summer Party & 5K Run at Eisenhower Park, Field #2, Thursday, Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Check-in for the race begins at 5:30 p.m. $15. Meet near the Duck’s Red Shed. Bring a change of clothes for party.. For more information, visit Events.EliteFeats.com.
Car Show
The Village of Valley Stream hosts their annual classic car show, Friday, July 26, starting at 6 p.m., on Rockaway Ave. For more information, call (516) 825-4200 or visit Vsvny.org.
Storytime Adventure
Henry Waldinger Memorial takes story time on the road for an adventure around Valley Stream to explore the village, Sunday, July 28, starting at 11 a.m. Children and their family or caregivers should meet at the Village Green opposite the library on 60 Verona Place. Registration required. For more information, visit ValleyStreamLibrary,org or call (516) 825-6422.
Summer sounds
The Village of Valley continues its summer concert series, Wednesday, July 31, with Bonjourney, starting at 8 p.m. at the Village Green, East New York Avenue. For more information, call (516) 8724159 or visit Vsvny.org.
Dance under the stars
The Village of Valley Stream continues its pool dance concert, Saturday, Aug. 3, with Lisa Grippo, starting at 8 p.m., at the Arthur J. Hendrickson park minigolf area. Open to village residents and Valley Stream Central High School District neighbors. 123 W. Merrick Rd. For more information, call (516) 825-4200 or visit Vsvny. org.
Storybook Stroll
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Michaela Goade’s “Berry Song.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
American Legion Post
854 meets
Valley Stream American Legion Post 854 holds their regular monthly meeting, Thursday, Aug. 22,, at 7 p.m. 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information, call (516) 791-9791 or visit AmericanLegion845.com.
Dramatic Play
Theatre Playground
returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, July 29, 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 selfconfidence. This week’s theme: Undersea Adventure. Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Having
an event?
Pet Adoption Program
July 25
Adopt your “fur-ever” friend this summer. There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during the ”summer of love” at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Now through Sept. 1, all pet adoption fees are waived and include free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. There is a $10 license fee for dogs. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cats before stepping foot in the shelter online at HempsteadNY. gov/179/Animal-Shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page at Hempstead Town Animal Shelter. For more information, contact (516) 785-5220.
Village meeting
The Village of Valley Stream holds its regular Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, Aug 19, at 7 p.m., at Village Hall. 123 S. Central Ave. For more information, call (516) 825-4200 or visit Vsvny.org.
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.
‘Walkin’ After Midnight’
Plaza Theatrical presents a showstopping tribute to the legendary Patsy Cline, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2:30 p.m. Through a colorful tapestry of iconic songs and witty personal storytelling, Carter Calvert uses her award-winning vocal talents to create this captivating musical tribute. Calvert, a Broadway star and title character in Always… Patsy Cline (opposite Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers), has gained rave reviews and triumphant accolades for her heartfelt portrayal of this legendary country recording artist.
She vocally captures Cline’s musical stylings pitch-perfectly in mega hits including “Crazy,” “I Fall To Pieces,” “She’s Got You” and “Walkin’ After Midnight.” Both captivating and endearing, this fastpaced entertainment delights audiences of all ages. It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST
Jose Irizarry; et al.,
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 17, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 6, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 24 Standish Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580-1132. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the at Laurelton, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 37, Block Q-3 and Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment $1,102,535.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 015217/2013. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Michele Bencivinni, Esq., Referee
LOGS Legal Group LLP
f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: June 12, 2024 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 147826
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU CARRINGTON
MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, v. JACLYN CANNIZZARO
A/K/A JACLYN M.
CANNIZZARO, ET AL, Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 13, 2019, I, Brian J. Davis, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on August 8, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, at 02:00 PM the premises described as follows: 63 Garden Street
Valley Stream, NY 11581
SBL No.: 39-408-4
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 611311/2018 in the amount of $390,428.35 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s 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.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 147815
Pltf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor, Ste. 940-941, New York, NY. File No. 20426-18#101546 147935
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff,
v. TYRON DAVIS AKA
TYRONE DAVIS AKA
TYRONE DAVIS SR, ET AL, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. STEVEN C. HORN, Pltf. vs. MAXIM DIAGNOSTICS, LLC, et al, Defts. Index #608417/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 11, 2022 and order appointing substitute referee entered June 5, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 15, 20234 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 33 South Montgomery Street, Valley Stream, NY a/k/a Section 37, Block 36, Lot 4. Said property located at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly line of Buscher venue and the Easterly line of Montgomery Street; Running thence Easterly along the Southerly line of the Buscher Avenue, 34/100 (100.34) feet; Thence Southerly parallel with Montgomery Street, 74/100 (41.74) feet; Thence Westerly at right angles to Montgomery Street, (100.000 feet to the Easterly line of Montgomery Street; Thence Northerly along the same, (34.00 feet to the point or place of beginning. Approx. amt. of judgment is $312,976.39 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.
JERRY MEROLA, Referee. HILL WALLACK LLP, Attys. for
In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on September 7, 2017, I, Scott H. Siller, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on August 13, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY, at 02:00 PM the premises described as follows: 89 N Cottage Valley Stream, NY 11580 37-108-31 & 32
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate n=in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 009892/2012 in the amount of $629,483.54 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s 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.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 147927
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. THE BANK OF NEW YORK
MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT 2004-5CB, Pltf. vs. ANTOUN A. HAMAWI, et al, Defts. Index #015252/2009.
Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 2, 2018 and order appointing substitute referee to sell entered May 15, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 12, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 84 Roosevelt Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that
certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 388, Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $599,418.52 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JEROME SCHAROFF, Referee. PINCUS LAW GROUP PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556. File No. 03302021.48672 #101507 147925
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-HE1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1, -againstDAVE DIXON, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on September 27, 2018, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-HE1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 is the Plaintiff and DAVE DIXON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 19, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 450 HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581; and the following tax map identification: 39-621-30. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 004857/2009. Raymond Nardo, Esq, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF
SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 148044
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST
Quan Li He a/k/a Quan L. He a/k/a Quan He; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 5, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 19, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 51 Dewitt Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, District: 2820
Section: 37 Block: 495 Lot: 223. Approximate amount of judgment $287,118.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 600388/2018. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
John Kennedy, Esq., Referee
LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: July 2, 2024 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 148038
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. SEBASTIAN A. LEONARDI A/K/A SEBASTIAN LEONARDI, Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 30, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 21, 2024 at
4:00 p.m., premises known as 123 Albermarle Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 607 and Lot 22. Approximate amount of judgment is $545,528.46 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611066/2020. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.
Cary David Kessler, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm Fil No.: 191501-3 148055
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of PALMWOOD RC LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on JULY 3, 2024. Office located in NASSAU COUNTY. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 10 E MERRICK RD #304 VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 147992
LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527
RESOLUTION NO. 726-2024
Adopted: July 2, 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. 722-2024, adopted June 18th, 2024, a public hearing was duly held on the day of July 2nd, 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:
EAST MEADOW
BELLMORE ROAD - east side, startingat a point 18 feet opposite the southwest curbline of 1st Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-246/24) ELMONT 116th ROAD - south side, starting at a point 113 feet west opposite the northwest curbline of 239th Street, west for a distance of 18 feet.
(TH-225/24)
JAMES STREET - south side, starting at a point 216 feet east of the east curbline of Butler Boulevard, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-220/24)
UNIONDALE EMERSON STREET - south side, starting at a point 250 feet east of the east curbline of Liberty Street, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-242/24) (NR) VALLEY STREAM SOUTH EVERETT STREETsouth side, starting at a point 244 feet east of the east curbline of Beverly Place, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-234/24)
; 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) 148125
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 49-2024
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 July 2nd, 2024 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 49-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 49-2024, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations.
Dated: July 2, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 148122
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Anniversary concert celebrates music school
featuring the works of Joel Mandelbaum, Richard Straus, Antony Arensky, and Lehrman himself.
“This is going to be our 705th concert, and it’s a special anniversary concert,” said Lehrman. “We’ve done mostly performing but we always do teaching,”
Between their various excursions abroad, concert tours, and creative projects, they have consistently found time to mentor a select group of students over the years. The school, known as Court Street Music, remains as central to their lives as it has since its inception in 1999. The pair watched over the musical development of musicians young and old, for NYSSMA coaching, vocal coaching, and music theory and composition study. Some have been with them for years.
“We’ve had students from the ages of 7 to 86,” said Lehrman who aims to show each student not just how to play music with technical precision but how to perform it beautifully. There’s a difference.
“Playing beautifully means feeling the emotion that is involved. It means doing the phrases in such a way that not every note is equal to every other note, but every note has a direction, an arc, and a feeling of movement,” he said.
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along with a 25-year anniversary celebration of Court Street music on aug. 3, opera composer Leonard Lehrman, above with his wife and collaborator, Helene Williams, will also host his 75th birthday concert on aug. 20 at the Hewlett-Woodmere Library.
In helping vocalists bring a piece of music to life, Helene tries to coach them to speak as they sing. “Not using a speech voice but making the flow of the words sound like you’re speaking,” said
Helene. “Most of the time a good composer will write the intonation and stress pattern set in the music. If you don’t make it sensible in speech, then it’s very bland. Then you add emotion to
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To join the 25-year anniversary celebration of Court Street Music, call (516) 825-2939 or email LJLehrmanDMA@gmail.com or helenespierman@gmail.com.
A profound mistake that performers and composers make, even those who are peerless in their musical ability, is shutting themselves off from others and failing to take an interest in the music of others, argued Lehrman.
“If you’re not interested in listening to other people’s music, why should they be interested in listening to yours?” he said arguing that connection is at the heart of great music. “Your music can be great and have its intrinsic value, but in the real world, people care about people who care about them. We have to take care of and about one another. That’s what a good life is all about.”
Leonard Lehrman will also be hosting his 75th birthday concert on Tuesday, August 20 at 7 p.m. at the HewlettWoodmere Library.
Learning the ropes at community hospital
replacement, which I thought was very cool because they were using hammers and drills on bones,” she said. “And I was like, that’s insane, and then I watched a knee replacement a few days ago, and this morning, actually, so it’s just something that grasped my interest.”
Dr. Aized Imtiaz, one of the physicians the interns shadow, offers them a comprehensive learning experience.
“They came and rotated with us for a week, just to kind of shadow a bunch of the doctors and see patients and there was some learning after that, some teaching, Q and A sessions,” he said. “That was the formal involvement. The informal involvement is chatting with them about career and life after residen-
cy and what to expect. Things that I wish I’d been taught as a medical student and a student before that.”
Imtiaz emphasized that shadowing different doctors provides interns with diverse and extensive exposure, enriching their learning experience. White and the other interns were particularly excited by the wide range of opportunities, such as witnessing robotic surgery.
The program also shows interns the various roles within health care, including hospital administration and finance, beyond just doctors and nurses. Each week provides a different perspective, all viewed through the eyes of the patient, allowing students to piece together a holistic understanding of the field.
The program includes interns from various colleges, each with unique aspi-
rations; Darien Ward Jr., of Baldwin, a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, is passionate about becoming a physician. Isabella Matura, of New Hyde Park, attending Adelphi University, dreams of a health care career inspired by her pediatrician. Ellie Yu, of Little Neck, studying
at Cornell University, aims to pursue vascular surgery. Raquel Rubio, of the Bronx, studying at NYU, is motivated by an interest in integrating public health and business. Shreyasi Saha, of Hollis, a student at Stony Brook University, was inspired by her physician parents in Bangladesh.
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Kezia White, an 18-year-old Valley Stream resident and a recent high school graduate, is breaking new ground as the first high school student accepted into Long island Jewish Valley Stream hospital’s nine-week internship program.
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Contractors seem to have plans of their own
Q. We are getting estimates for a small bump-out at the back of our house to add a breakfast room, and the estimates have been much higher than we were led to believe. We met with a contractor before we hired an architect, and he gave us a number, but suggested we get plans made, which we did. In addition to doing an estimate from the plans, the contractor said we should pay him for the estimate if we don’t use him because of the time he took. His card actually says “Free estimates.” Between the price, which went way up, and the fact that he wants money, even if he doesn’t get the job, we aren’t going to even consider him, but is this common, that he should have such a higher price and also want to get paid? Incidentally, he added a lot of things that aren’t in the plans and aren’t what we spoke about.
A. This scenario is common, and I often warn people that they should, preliminarily, try to get a ballpark estimate, just to be sure they can do the project before getting started with plans. It always helps to have the contractor and architect speak, so we’re all on the same page.
Most often, though, what ends up happening is a kind of disillusionment when the plans are done and the contractor’s numbers are much higher than discussed. I’m amazed at how many contractors, without a phone call or meeting, try to change the project, question the engineering or structure, or try to work around the architect after all the time and consideration given to planning. It’s rare to have a contractor not make statements about the structure, even though I have rarely dealt with a contractor who can show expertise, with a license in engineering, to alter the design. Many just want to make it simpler to build without ever having to recognize the long-term issues of high winds, heavy snow or building codes.
On the other hand, one individual tried to upsell the job, claiming that piles were needed on a home where there was a basement and no other pilings. In order to add underground pilings to the price, a deep soil test, showing the character of the supporting earth, would need to be done. The home is over 100 years old and shows no signs of settling, so the inclusion of piles, without even consulting the licensed professional, is unwarranted.
It’s true that contractors have a hard job doing estimates, especially because the prices of lumber and other commodities change. They can spend many weeks calling around to suppliers and checking pricing, only to have their integrity questioned. This can lead to increasing numbers to account for potential material price changes. While you can’t expect the cost to remain the same, it is fair to ask, at the beginning, for a higher-end number so the outcome isn’t so different. Good luck!
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Congestion pricing may be paused, but the fight continues
From Buffalo to Montauk, New Yorkers of every color, creed and religion find themselves struggling to stay afloat amid the ever-increasing tax burden imposed on them, especially by the legions of out-of-touch bureaucrats who wield power in Albany. For too long, Long Islanders seeking financial relief from our state capital have found instead that many of their elected leaders in Albany are all too eager to nickel-anddime hardworking taxpayers as a solution to the fiscal mismanagement rife across government-operated entities as well as those directly tied to New York state, including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
There is no doubt that the MTA is a vital resource for New Yorkers, but the dereliction of duty by the agency’s lead-
Has New York state government helped address your costs of living over the past six years? Has it made your life easier?
According to a recent poll, only 37 percent of registered voters thought the state was on the right track, while 52 percent said they believed it was headed in the wrong direction. In response to a prompt asking if the “2024 New York State legislative session did or did not succeed in passing laws that improve the quality of life in New York,” only 17 percent of respondents said they believed it did.
This sentiment was broadly shared across the political spectrum: Only 26 percent of Democrats, 7 percent of Republicans, and 12 percent of Independents/Others said they believed laws were passed this session that improved our quality of life. It is especially concerning that New Yorkers do not feel that state government is improving their lives when you consider how much money our state spends. When the state last had a divided
ership has led to staggering budget deficits and wasteful spending, to the point where it now costs the MTA roughly $3 billion a year just to service its enormous debt. Recognizing the unsustainable nature of this spending spree, the MTA conspired with Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York Democrats to siphon more cash from commuters via a congestion pricing plan, which is nothing more than a thinly veiled commuter tax.
that part of Manhattan altogether — like many in the trucking and carting sector.
Will Gov. Kathy Hochul simply restart the plan after November’s election?
Charging drivers who enter Lower Manhattan via car a fee in addition to the tolls already collected on many bridges and tunnels is nothing short of highway robbery, and New Yorkers resoundingly rejected this latest Democratic cash grab. Indeed, residents of every political stripe have voiced their concerns about this new tax, which would see the average commuter fork over an additional $4,000 for the privilege of entering Lower Manhattan, and force many businesses to raise prices or shy away from conducting business in
I was proud to stand alongside fellow Republicans, and some common-sense Democrats, to raise the alarm across the tristate area about this anti-business mandate. What’s more, I introduced bipartisan federal legislation to reject congestion pricing and to ensure that this disastrous plan did not come to fruition. After repeated public calls to Governor Hochul and the Democrats in the State Legislature to scrap the plan, the people were heard, and Hochul “paused” the implementation of congestion pricing at the 11th hour last month.
But the timing seemed suspect.
Poll after poll across New York told the same story: Congestion pricing was an awful plan, and voters were prepared to take their frustration to the ballot box. It isn’t hard to connect the dots and conclude that Hochul only delayed implementation of congestion pricing
because, on the federal level, Democrats feared that it would imperil their campaigns in competitive House districts leading up to the November election — including the one for my seat. I find it hard to believe that New York state and its governor invested significant money in constructing the new tolling infrastructure across Manhattan only for Hochul to have a change of heart at the last minute.
So it is vital that while commonsense, anti-congestion pricing advocates have the wind at our backs, we press on and demand further reassurances — in law — that this plan will not simply be restarted once the all-important fall election season has concluded.
It is extraordinarily important that New Yorkers stand united in continued opposition to Hochul’s disastrous congestion pricing plan, and demand more concrete protections against the implementation of this debilitating scheme as we move forward. I will be sure to keep up the fight in Washington as your voice on Capitol Hill.
Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.
Our state government: lots of dollars, little sense
government, in 2018, with the governor’s mansion and the Assembly controlled by Democrats and the State Senate controlled by Republicans, in partnership with a handful of Democrats, the state budget was $168 billion. This year, under one-party control, the spending plan totaled $237 billion — an increase of roughly 40 percent over six years, far exceeding the 26 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index for the same period. The budget passed in 2018 under divided government was the eighth one in a row that adhered to a 2 percent spending increase cap, but Albany no longer seems to concern itself with such fiscal restraint. Yet does anyone believe that New Yorkers received a quality return on their additional investment of more than $60 billion since 2018?
A 40 percent increase in spending over the past six years — for what?
clean-water infrastructure funding, which had been championed by the State Senate Republican Conference when it controlled the chamber. Meanwhile, New York City has received a bailout of $3.4 billion over the past two years for the self-inflicted migrant crisis that will only serve as a Band-Aid, without fixing the problem.
Blumencranz and I succeeded in forcing the legislative supermajorities to address the issue of illegal squatters, instead of including the language we had proposed, Albany passed a watereddown version that has left gaps in the law.
To be clear, there are areas where state spending is a crucial investment in our future — education, clean water and air, and infrastructure, to name a few. But it is troubling that despite Gov. Kathy Hochul’s initially proposing such a costly budget, we still had to rally with local schools in Nassau County to restore their state funding, and the State Legislature had to fight to restore
Regarding crime and public safety, an issue on the minds of many New Yorkers, the legislative supermajorities still refuse to take meaningful action to fix the failed cashless bail laws they enacted. In polling numbers that nearly mirror voters’ feelings on this year’s legislative session, only 17 percent of New Yorkers say they believe crime has improved in the past year. Common-sense legislation I carry with Assemblyman Ed Ra to grant judges discretion to consider dangerousness when determining whether to hold a defendant pretrial was voted down in the Senate Codes Committee along party lines, and the Legislature refused to take up a comprehensive package of bills to combat antisemitism, including several of my own and Assemblymen Ari Brown’s and Ra’s bills. Further, while Assemblyman Jake
This is not to say that the state has failed to make progress on any issue. In the final days of the session, we passed a bill to help protect children’s mental health from addictive feeds on social media, which I was proud to cosponsor. However, I believe most New Yorkers would agree that Albany hasn’t done enough to stem the consistent outmigration our state is experiencing — driven largely by our affordability crisis. As a small-business owner and a mother of four, I know the importance of budgeting and spending within my means. Yet when I proposed an amendment on the Senate floor to keep utility costs under control by placing a moratorium on any new costs or regulations until a thorough cost-impact study is completed, my amendment was voted down along party lines.
At some point, Albany needs to realize that simply spending more money won’t solve our problems, and that using a little sense will go further than even billions of dollars.
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th Senate District.
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Face mask bill must strike a delicate balance
amid ongoing debates about public safety and individual rights, the Nassau County Legislature is poised to make a significant decision that could have an impact on both.
Republican Legislator Mazi Pilip has proposed a bill that would make the county one of the first in the metropolitan area to ban face masks that conceal a wearer’s identity.
The proposal, backed by all 12 Republican county legislators, aims to unmask those responsible for violent acts during protests, imposing fines of up to $1,000 and potential jail time for violators.
A similar measure was proposed by State Sen. Steve Rhoads last month, after six young men wearing masks attacked another man at the Academy Charter School graduation at Hofstra University.
The Pilip bill is a reaction to violence involving people wearing masks in recent months during protests at universities including Columbia, George Washington and Yale. Pilip said that when they cover their faces, people can act as brazenly as they wish, which is unacceptable, and the idea behind the proposal is to curb violence and hold perpetrators accountable.
A laudable goal — but this well-meaning legislation may compromise public health and civil liberties, particularly when face masks are used as intended. They became an essential public health
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tool during the coronavirus pandemic, and are not just a means of personal protection, but also a potential collective shield that helps reduce the transmission of airborne viruses.
Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of masks in curbing the spread of infectious diseases, thereby saving lives. To undermine this practice, even with the pandemic seemingly behind us, could have dire consequences for public health, especially as we ponder future outbreaks of other diseases.
The proposed bill includes exemptions for those wearing masks for health or religious reasons, but the enforcement of those exemptions would raise significant concerns. While the Republican presiding officer of the County Legislature, Howard Kopel, said he doubted anyone would intervene when an older person wears a mask for health reasons, there appear to be broader worries. The New York Civil Liberties Union has voiced concerns that the legislation paints a target on the backs of people of color, and protesters who disagree with government policies.
Those sentiments are echoed by Democratic Legislator Debra Mulé, who highlights what she sees as the ambiguity surrounding the bill’s implementation and enforcement.
Historical and current events have shown that laws with vague enforcement guidelines often disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Even the appearance that some were
Re Jerry Kremer’s recent column, “It’s time to give the governor a break”: I strongly disagree with Kremer’s opinion about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s cancellation of congestion pricing. This money would have been of great benefit to those of us who ride the Long Island Rail Road and the New York City transit system. It would also have helped to reduce air pollution in New York City, a big problem.
As we’ve seen in the weeks since the governor canceled this program, there is no Plan B for funding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s capital program, despite her absurd statements to the contrary. There is a real risk of losing significant federal funding for the Second Avenue subway. Also, much-needed new electric train cars for the LIRR will likely now be indefinitely delayed.
I’m guessing that Kremer doesn’t ride the railroad and experience some of the very old M-3 passenger cars, which break down frequently. The now canceled capital program would also have
being unfairly targeted by a face mask law would not only undermine trust in public institutions, but also exacerbate existing social and racial tensions.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s consideration of a mask ban on New York City transit, and similar proposals from other state legislators, indicate a broader trend toward restricting mask use that, if taken up by individual counties as well and not carefully managed, could become the focus of endless litigation and, yes, masked protests. Legislators’ focus should instead be on fostering a safe environment without infringing on individual rights or compromising public health. Rather than outright bans, there should be a nuanced approach that balances safety with the right to wear masks for legitimate reasons. Enhancing security measures at protests, improving surveillance to identify perpetrators of violence without compromising the anonymity of peaceful demonstrators, and fostering better communication between law enforcement and the public could be more effective strategies.
Legislation that restricts the use of masks must be carefully crafted to avoid unintended consequences that affect citizens’ freedoms or can be seen as discriminatory. As the County Legislature considers Pilip’s bill before a scheduled Aug. 5 vote, it should seek input from a wide range of stakeholders before finalizing it, in an effort to protect both public safety and individual rights.
Should we be forgiving student loan debt?
In June we witnessed another cycle of graduations, from nursery school events through high school, college and advanced degrees. Depending on our age, education level and life experiences, we view the days of graduations differently. While there is joy and happiness, there is also fear of the unknown and worry about success in the future. Parents and grandparents are proud; graduates are happy that goals have been met. Degrees have been attained. Certainly it’s a time of excitement, mixed with some fear. is it finishing something, or beginning something? Obviously it’s both. hopefully, college graduates are embarking on careers in fields that they love and have spent a great deal of time studying and preparing for. We hope they find fulfilling jobs in their chosen fields. Most enter the world of work with some level, maybe a huge level, of student loan debt.
When i graduated, my debt seemed minuscule by today’s standards, but things were different then, and even though my debt was small compared with that of many of today’s college graduates, my salary was also small by today’s standards, and the debt weighed heavily on my mind and pocketbook. i knew i had to get a job, get to work, start my career, pay that debt and save for the future.
IWhen i hear talk of student loan forgiveness, i immediately think of the wise advice that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Why should the government forgive college loans? loan forgiveness is only a temporary solution to the costs of higher education. if loans are funded by the government, they are not forgiven, they don’t go away — taxpayers assume the debt.
also discourage the desire to work hard. Why should i work hard if my debts are forgiven? People need to work to keep our economy growing and strong, but too many folks want to get paid for doing nothing.
f loans are funded by the government, they don’t go away. Taxpayers assume the debt.
So who decides what else should be forgiven? My mortgage? A small-business startup loan? The car loan that i need to buy a vehicle to get back and forth to work in? The tools i needed to buy to start my contracting business? loan-forgiveness programs punish the hard workers in this country. They
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improved accessibility at liRR stations, not to mention helping to buy new diesel train cars and locomotives, which are approaching the end of their useful lives.
Kremer noted the economic cost of congestion pricing, and perhaps some adjustments could be made. But not funding our transit system is a terrible idea, and it will absolutely result in higher costs to taxpayers in the end.
i once thought of Mr. Kremer as a fairly progressive and effective legislator, but i guess that’s all in the past now that he’s a lobbyist.
i n contrast, Kevin Kelley’s column, “Our future should include transit-oriented development,” makes a lot of sense. We urgently need housing and transportation here on long island. Kremer’s negative comments about transit funding accomplish nothing, except to play to the short-term interests of uncaring politicians.
i suggest he think about this, and reevaluate his position.
MiChAel CRAveN Point Lookout
Road violence vs. gun violence: no comparison
To the editor:
Anyone who travels by car, rides a
bike or walks across an intersection in Nassau County knows that life-threatening recklessness behind the wheel has become terrifyingly common. in fact, 20 times more people are killed in the county by drivers than by shooters.
yet elected officials, led by County e xecutive Bruce Blakeman, are doing little or nothing to reduce traffic violence. instead, in a stunning example of skewed priorities, Blakeman and his political allies stir public fears of the comparatively tiny threat of gun-related crime.
i n 2022 — the most recent year for which statistics are available — traffic violence claimed 81 lives in Nassau County. That same year, a total of four people in the county were killed by armed assailants.
And the roads are becoming ever more deadly.
“Traffic fatalities in New york have grown at an alarming rate since the pandemic,” state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a report last month.
Speeding and drunk or distracted driving are among the leading causes of this upsurge. But the Nassau County Police Department issued 66 percent fewer speeding tickets in 2022 than in 2019, the year prior to the pandemic. DWi arrests have also sharply decreased.
“ i n Nassau County,” Blakeman declared in March, “we back the blue, and we fund our police.” he boasted that more than 200 officers have been added
Just because college costs are way out of line doesn’t mean i shouldn’t have to pay. you expected to pay it back when you signed for the loan — that’s what borrowing means. Moving forward, should all college just be free? That’s a silly thought. Who would pay for the maintenance of the physical plant, all the staff and professors? Where would forgiveness end?
i would assume criminal forgiveness is next, but wait — we’ve already seen that.
Get a job, work hard, pay your debts, establish good credit and build a life for yourself, your family, your community. it’s a whole ethics thing. Accepting “free money” that adds to the national debt and burdens every taxpayer and future generations of taxpayers doesn’t seem very responsible or ethical. What happens to the generations who, for decades, paid their debts? Should there
be reparations for past college graduates who paid their student loans? Proponents of student loan debt cancellation claim that it will jump-start the economy. how does encouraging people not to work help the economy? if you couldn’t afford college in the first place, why didn’t you modify your life plan to enter the workforce right after high school? Now, that would jump-start the economy. People working, earning money, paying their bills, and saving for restaurants or resorts. That seems like a solution. Saving your money to pay-as-you-go for college. i could rant that i paid my student loans, and now you should as well, but my point goes deeper than that. i planned for my education and my career and my responsibility for my debts. you learn nothing if all is forgiven.
There was a satisfaction to paying my own way. i appreciated my professors and learning experiences more. it was like buying my first car, when i took such great pride and care of it. Friends who were given cars for free usually destroyed them. They had no sense of pride or ownership.
Take pride in yourself and your work. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get a job!
Ed Fare is the mayor of Valley Stream.
Framework by Tim Baker
to the county’s police force since he took office in 2022.
That rhetoric, and those statistics, mean little to the families of children and adults killed in preventable crashes. And almost all motor vehicle fatalities can indeed be prevented with safer road
designs and tighter enforcement of traffic laws. Nassau County public officials must stop ignoring this worsening threat to the lives of their constituents.
At last Saturday’s next-to-last Food Truck Festival — Wantagh
KeviN J. Kelley Atlantic Beach
