Courtesy Village of Valley Stream Camp Barrett’s seven-week summer program in Valley Stream provides children and teens with a wide variety of activities, making it a popular choice for families each year.
By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com
In a village chock-full of summer entertainment events and activities, Camp Barrett stands apart. Generations of Valley Stream families revolve their kids’ summer fun around its seven-week-long outdoor program. This year’s program, as in past years, was a sell-out.
To be eligible, children and teens must reside within the incorporated village or the Valley Stream Central High School District. Among the droves who apply in any given year, some are regrettably waitlisted on account of limited space. But those hundreds of youngsters approved for a spot eagerly take to Barrett Park to soak in a boatload of fun from its in-house events and off-campus field trips.
Jimmy Fitzano, village recreation director, says several factors have lent the pro-
gram its wide appeal and hometown cachet for nearly 40 years. First, there are the practical benefits to families.
“It cuts on the travel time that a parent might have to take their child to a camp outside of Valley Stream, especially if they working,” said Fitzano and the quality and variety of programs with an affordable price tag puts it on par with any other major summer camp program.
The winning formula of this summer camp fixture
“We try to do as much as we can to entice residents to stay and enjoy recreational activities within the village,” noted Fitzano. “The more we do here and the better we do it, the more reason residents have to stay.”
Never entirely satisfied with the status quo, the staff led by Camp Director Nicole Winter and under the supervision of Fitzano are
Stream
By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com
Two months ago, the Nassau County Health Department announced a reported case of something not seen since 2016: a feral animal with rabies. The animal — a feral cat discovered in Cedarhurst by the Town of Hempstead — tested positive for the disease. Last month, two other animals: another feral cat and a raccoon were confirmed with the virus in Valley Stream. As the county deals with the sudden flare-up of rabies-ridden creatures, the public, and pet owners in particular, are left to wonder: should we be worried?
rates in the New York metropolitan area McNamara, who has three decades of industry experience, says “the three reports of rabies is not a huge public health concern.”
W hile the public health risk is low, rabies is a very dangerous infection.
DR. JONAThAN G ARELLEk infectious disease specialist, Northwell Health
Jenna McNamara, a veterinarian technician in Manhattan’s Brilliant Veterinary Care, says the short answer is no. That is, if the proper health measures and precautions continue. Thanks in large part to robust animal vaccination
Rabies on the rise? Experts say, ‘Stay calm and vaccinate’ “By law, your pet needs to be rabies vaccinated because if they were to bite somebody, there needs to be proof that the pet is vaccinated,” said McNamara. Like viral diseases such as polio and, more recently, COVID-19, high vaccination rates result in robust herd immunity.
So far, two of the three rabies carriers reported have come from the wildroaming cat community. While government officials do not keep exact tabs on the size of the feral cat population, estimates in Nassau County comfortably range in the tens of thousands. For years, a dedicat-
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RemembeRing the Fallen: Sept. 11, 2001
These Valley Stream residents and Central High School District alumni lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001
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HERALD SCHOOLS
V.S. School staff receive a warm welcome
The Valley Stream Central High School District welcomed its new slate of staff and faculty for the 20242025 school year with a series of orientation sessions on Aug. 27, 28, and 29. A total of 30 new teachers, parttime instructors, and administrators are joining the District’s team.
Through various presentations and tours, the District introduced the new staff members, briefed them on major instructional and socialemotional initiatives, and familiarized them with their respective buildings.
On the first day, District Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Jennifer DiMaio, led the orientation, which included a bus tour of not only the Central High School District’s four buildings but also the wider Valley Stream com-
munity. Board of Education President John Maier volunteered to drive the bus and guide the cohort around the neighborhood’s major landmarks and locations.
The new staff were then briefed on the District’s restorative practices and culturally responsive-sustaining education framework, along with tips on lesson planning and introductions to classroom technology. Afterward, they headed to their respective buildings for further professional development and introductions.
“It was a pleasure to welcome our new cohort of staff members to the District,” DiMaio said. “I look forward to seeing what they will each bring to our students and how they will build or continue their careers here in Valley Stream.”
In total, 30 new teachers, part-time instructors, and administrators are joining the District’s team.
Photos courtesy Valley Stream Central High School District
The Valley Stream Central High School District welcomed its new staff for the 2024-2025 school year.
The staff toured their respective buildings.
Village summer camp continues to be popular Striking out Alzheimer’s, one step at a time
engaged in a constant effort to improve the recreational experience from the previous year. They also tweak what didn’t work and build on what has.
“One of the biggest improvements we made about two years ago was we moved the registration process fully online so that parents don’t have to wait for a certain day to come down and register their child in person,” said Fitzano. The online camp organizing software, Campminder, allows parents to upload all the necessary paperwork via the online registration tool.
This year, the camp set up a 20-by-60foot tent, roughly the size of a small basketball court. It is larger than in previous summers, offering more elbow room to bring in more campers. Kids were also able to play in the park’s newly refurbished playground.
But amidst trying to max out all the fun and ease the hassle for parents, there are also renewed efforts to keep campers and neighbors safe and the commotion complaints to a minimum.
Fitzano and staffers communicated, for example, strict ground rules around how and where parents must park, pick up, and drop off their kids.
As outlined in detail in the online handbook, starting at 8:45 a.m., cars can line up on Cochran Place and drop
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off campers without parking.
This is all done in the interest of minimizing traffic disruption and making sure kids are ferried in and out of camp smoothly and safely.
“We are we are in charge of precious cargo, and we never sacrifice safety for anything else,” said Fitzano.
“Barrett Park is in the middle of a residential area and it can be a challenge because we do not want to disturb these residents’ quality of life.”
He continued: “Camp Barrett allows the parents to let their kids enjoy summer, have fun, get some recreational exercise, and they can go to work peacefully, knowing that the kids are well taken care of and cared for. That’s what we want.”
Future
Peace of Mind
In the midst of abundance such as we have never known, why are so many people unhappy? It may be that pursuing happiness is too vague a concept. Instead, we recommend pursuing peace of mind. Peace of mind can be found by eliminating those persons or circumstances that are preventing you from achieving it. Impossible, you say? Not if you are determined to find a way. Someone once said, “Tell me what it is that you want that you can’t have, and I’ll ask you what it is you aren’t willing to do.”
Recently, a client contacted us for advice on a family matter. She was the executor of an estate where the decedent had been in a second marriage and the two families were bickering over an old motorcycle, some personal effects and a relatively small amount of money. She wanted out as executor but her brothers wanted to fight. I asked her brothers whether they wanted peace of mind or to be right, since they couldn’t have both. They finally relented.
Too many people want the thing but are
unwilling to pay the price. You want out of the relationship or situation but the other side is asking too much? Pay the price and get on with your life, it’s worth it. It doesn’t have to be fair, it just has to get done. Emerson said “Do the thing and you will have the power.”
Many of the issues we see people grappling with involve fighting something or someone in a way that resembles Don Quixote tilting at the windmill. They are fighting all by themselves. We say “stop fighting”. Let it go.
We also meet a great many worriers. Worried about everything all the time. Perhaps it is no more than a bad habit. Why do we say that? Whenever we solved a client’s worry, they immediately started worrying about something else! Churchill recounted a dying friend telling him, “You know, Winston, I had a lot of troubles in my life. Most of which never happened.”
Finally, from the Canadian thinker, Brian Tracy, “Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it”.
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By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Community members in Nassau County are invited to lace up their walking shoes and join the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America for it annual Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Eisenhower Park. Event organizers promise a morning of community spirit, with New York baseball icon Dwight Gooden participating in the opening ceremonies, signing autographs, and taking photos with walkers.
The walk, held at Field 6 of Eisenhower Park, is a free event open to all, though participants are encouraged to raise funds either individually or as part of a team. Funds raised through the walk will support AFA’s programs and services for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and contribute to research for better treatments and a cure. To get involved, walkers can sign up and start fundraising through the walk website at ALZfdn. org/walk.
TGooden, a former Cy Young Award winner and World Series champion with the Mets and Yankees, also expressed his enthusiasm for the event.
“When I was invited to be an ambassador for this walk, I immediately said yes because I know about the impact that Alzheimer’s disease has on many families,” he said. “I am excited to help spread awareness and be a part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Walk to raise funds to help families impacted by this disease and to fund research for a cure.”
he funds and awareness raised will make a tremendous difference for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease
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President and chief executive, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Charles Fuschillo, the foundation’s president and chief executive, highlighted the significance of the event, saying, “In the fight against Alzheimer’s, each step counts, which is why we are encouraging everyone to walk with us on Sept. 28.
“The funds and awareness raised will make a tremendous difference for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses in their time of need,” he said. “We are grateful to Dwight Gooden for serving as our honorary Alzheimer’s Ambassador for the event and invite everyone to help us strikeout Alzheimer’s.”
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, services, and education to individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The foundation funds research for better treatment and a cure and offers services such as a National TollFree Helpline, caregiver support groups, educational programs, and more.
Walk participants who fundraise at least $100 will have the opportunity to meet Gooden and receive an autographed baseball. Those raising $250 or more will also enjoy a professional photo opportunity with the baseball legend. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals interested in supporting the cause.
Alzheimer’s disease remains a pressing public health issue, with over 6.9 million Americans currently living with the disease — a number expected to more than double by 2060.
In New York alone, approximately 410,000 residents, including an estimated 60,000 Long Islanders, are affected.
For more information on how to register, fundraise, or sponsor, visit www. alzfdn.org/walk.
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ed patchwork of animal advocates and veterinary clinicians has formed around responsibly managing their numbers. Quietly, in the background, clinics have worked to spay, neuter, and medicate hundreds of wild cats in and around communities to reduce their impact on public health and let them humanely lead longer healthier lives.
Rabies returns as wild cat population grows
But when the pandemic hit, clinics shut down and their attendant trap, neuter, and release programs were suspended. Without these interventions, veterinarians say the feral cat population has been allowed to grow unchecked, and advocates are working overtime to corral their increase.
It is unclear whether the boom in cat population — the most diagnosed domestic animal with rabies in the state — is linked to the recent uptick in rabies cases. The Nassau County Health Department could not be reached for comment as of press time. Dr. Jonathan Garellek, an infectious disease specialist at Northwell Health, has not ruled out that possibility.
“With more and more animals out there that are not vaccinated, not spayed, or neutered, then technically there can be a rise in this population,”
■ Do not feed or touch wild animals, stray cats, or dogs.
■ Ensure pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations, including dogs, cats, ferrets, horses, and livestock. Pets too young to be vaccinated should be kept indoors and allowed outside only under direct observation.
■ Keep family pets indoors at night. Do not leave them outside unattended or let them roam free.
■ Do not feed unknown animals and discourage them from seeking food near your home.
said Garellek. “If the population is up, it’s likely the transmission of rabies is also up.”
How people and pets can stay ahead of the virus
To safeguard house pets and prevent the scourge of the virus, the county health department in partnership with local governments has and is hosting pop-up rabies vaccine clinics for dogs,
■ Advise your family against approaching any unknown animal –wild or domestic – especially those acting unusually.
■ If a wild animal is on your property, let it wander away and bring children and pets indoors. You may contact a nuisance wildlife control expert who will remove the animal for a fee.
■ Do not touch dying or dead animals. If you must move them, use a shovel, wear heavy rubber gloves, and double-bag the carcass.
cats, and ferrets.
The first of these pop-ups was held at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter on August 24. The second will be held at the Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter on Sept. 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dogs, cats, and ferrets older than four months should receive their first two shots one year apart, followed by booster shots every three years, according to health department officials.
For residents to keep themselves and their pets safe, it is important to avoid wild animals and strays and to remain vigilant for the tell-tale warning signs of rabid creatures, noted McNamara.
“Signs of rabies are neurological in origin,” she said. “Common symptoms include foaming at the mouth, drooling, being aggressive, and walking around in circles.”
There is currently no effective treatment for animals once they develop rabies which almost always results in death. As for humans, the county health department urges any individual bitten or scratched by any animal to seek immediate medical care and then report their case to the department at (516) 2279663 or their after-hour line at (516) 7426154.
“While the public health risk is low rabies is a very dangerous infection, and you never want to get to a point where a person has all the signs and symptoms because treatment is limited,” said Garellek where usually a combination of vaccine and antibody injection in the affected area known as post-exposure prophylaxis treatment or PEP. Timing and early intervention are critical.
No human rabies cases have been reported in Nassau County due to what department officials describe as “the availability and effectiveness of immediate PEP.”
Hofstra eyes return to national stage
By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com
Hofstra men’s soccer reached big heights in 2023, advancing to the NCAA Tournament’s third round stage for the second time in three years, but longtime head coach Richard Nuttall felt plenty was left on the table during the historic run.
The Pride led third-seeded North Carolina by a goal late in the second half before surrendering the equalizer with under five minutes remaining and eventually losing in penalty kicks following two scoreless overtimes. The heartbreaking loss was a big missed opportunity for Hofstra, who with a win would have hosted 11th-seeded Oregon State in the Elite Eight with a chance to punch a ticket to the prestigious College Cup.
“We are proud of what we accomplished, but we felt it was a lost opportunity,” said 35th-year head coach Richard Nuttall. “The reality is though we are punching way above our weight for what we are and I think we are the best midmajor in the country that is not a state school.”
Nuttall lost many key pieces from last year’s 14-3-5 team, but returns 12 players including All-America defender Pierce Infuso, a Merrick native who has returned for a fifth season as a graduate student. The Bellmore-JFK product was a third-team All-America honoree last season and an All-Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) First-Team selection.
“He is rock steady and does what he has to do,” Nuttall said of Infuso. “He is getting a lot of looks from MLS clubs and I believe that he has the ability to play at that level when he leaves here.”
Graduate student midfielder Roc Charles gived Hofstra an additional fiveyear veteran with Infuso returning for an extra year of eligibility. The Spain native is a co-captain with Infuso and scored a goal in Hofstra’s 4-1 win at American on Aug. 25.
Hofstra’s offense will be looking for new producers this season following the loss of leading leading scorers Ryan Carmichael and Eliot Goldthorp, who were both selected in the Major League Soccer
Super Draft. Also scoring in the American win with Charles were Pablo Hempelmann-Perez, Jacob Woznicki and Gabriel Pacheco with Laurie Goddard tallying an assist.
Woznicki, a graduate student who previously played at Stonehill College, then tallied two goals in Hofstra’s 2-0 win against Providence on Aug. 29.
Senior forward Teddy Baker, an England native, is expected to rejoin the team soon from injury after registering 11 points last season.
The backline led by Infuso, Pacheco, Eoin Farrell and Jack O’Malley posted a clean sheet in a season-opening 0-0 tie with Fordham on Aug. 22. Senior goalie Filippo Dadone, who replaced two time All-CAA keeper Wessel Speel in net, made five saves for his first career shutout.
Hofstra, which began the season ranked 17th nationally, was picked first in the CAA preseason coaches poll and is aiming for its fourth straight conference title, which would earn another automatic bid into the 48-team NCAA Tournament.
High expectations for Pride
The Hofstra women’s soccer team’s bid for its own three-peat last year and sixth CAA title in seven seasons fell short with
a heartbreaking overtime loss to Monmouth in the conference semifinals last November.
The Pride returned plenty of talent from last season’s 12-5-1 season and are fueled to write a better ending this fall. Hofstra was picked to finish second in the CAA behind Monmouth
“As much as it hurt, I think it was a valuable learning moment,” said 19thyear head coach Simon Riddiough of last year’s CAA semifinal defeat. “People sometimes underestimate the difficulty of winning championships.”
Hofstra lost last year’s leading scorer Wiktoria Fronc and will likely be relying on a scoring by committee this season rather than one dominant player, according to Riddiough. Potential offensive weapons who have emerged early this season include Millie Davies, Mathilde Braithwaite, Aimee Hodgson, Thorhildur Thorhallsdottir and Ellie Gough.
The bulk of last season’s defense is back in Olivia Pearse, Louise Hayden and
All-America defender Pierce Infuso, a Merrick native and graduate student, is one of a dozen returning players for the
Gabriella Marte. Pearse, a former standout at Seaford High School, proved to be a reliable leader of the backline with her tenacious play early in the season before a foot injury sidelined her in late August with timetable for a return to the field uncertain.
“I love her intensity and tenacity and her physicality,” Riddiough said. “I’m proud of the way she’s developed as a person as well and she’s becoming a really wonderful all round student athlete.”
The starting goalie spot was up for grabs entering the season following the departure of Skylar Kuzmich, who started in net for five seasons. Freshman Synne Danielsen of Norway and senior Mackenzie Sullivan of Arizona have both seen time in net so far.
Hofstra enters September unbeaten at 1-0-3 with a 2-1 win against Yale and ties against Ivy League contenders Brown and Columbia on its resume. The Pride kicks off the CAA schedule on Sept. 19 at home against College of Charleston at 7 p.m.
Former Seaford standout Olivia Pearse leads a talented and experienced Hofstra defensive corps.
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Photos courtesy Hofstra Athletic Communications
Gillen outlines an antisemitic action plan
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Laura Gillen, the Democratic candidate in New York’s 4th Congressional District, announced an action plan to combat antisemitism outside a house in East Meadow last week. The district includes multiple communities with substantial Jewish populations.
Gillen was joined by residents, elected officials and Jewish leaders, including Rabbi Michael Stanger of the Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation.
Gillen’s action plan targets three areas of concern: Schools, synagogues and social media.
If elected, Gillen said she would work to leverage federal aid to colleges to force changes in codes of conduct, and increase funding to the U.S. Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights. For synagogues, she would fight to fully fund the FBI and the Department of Justice to help local police coordinate responses to threats to houses of worship. She added that she wants to enact content moderation requirements for social media platforms like X to remove hateful content.
East Meadow neighbors who joined Gillen at an Aug. 28 news conference said antisemitism is a problem in schools. Alisa Baroukh’s daughter attends Cornell University. Over the last school year — especially following Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack against Israel — her daughter was subjected to antisemitic incidents, she said.
“My daughter’s freshman year was marred by widespread antisemitic intimidation, which was hard considering we chose Cornell for the warm and inclusive environment that we saw during our tours,” Baroukh said. “This macro-level intimidation included online death threats toward Jewish students that resulted in the FBI swarming campus.”
According to Gillen, Republicans in the House of
Representatives have “moved to undermine key resources” that are needed to fight antisemitism.
“Congress has failed to address the surge in antisemitism in our schools, our synagogues and on social media,” she said. “Not one additional dollar has been spent or one law has been passed to combat this surge.”
Gillen said there had been “an unprecedented rise” in antisemitism nationwide, and that Congress has failed to pass policies that actually protect those of the
Jewish faith.
The Anti-Defamation League, which fights antisemitism, said that the number of antisemitic incidents in New York jumped 110 percent in 2023, according to an April 2024 report.
“I find it unacceptable how little we are doing to actually protect our Jewish residents from this hatred, and that is why I’m here alongside Jewish parents, leaders and other community members to say enough is enough,” she said. “It’s time for action.”
Gillen is challenging incumbent Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican who defeated her in the 2022 election. D’Esposito has denounced antisemitism, and according to his congressional website, introduced a resolution last November condemning the slogan “from the river to the sea.” The slogan refers to the liberation of land claimed by Palestinians between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, which is located in the modern state of Israel.
A spokesperson for D’Esposito told the Herald that the congressman has been to Israel several times, where he’s met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; is a board member of the U.S Holocaust Museum; and has been instrumental in passing several Israeli aid bills.
D’Esposito also introduced a Define to Defeat Act in April, which clarifies legislation, providing federal officers with an objective, contemporary definition of antisemitism, better helping them to assess and prosecute criminal and discriminatory incidents, motivated by antisemitism.
The act was introduced after D’Esposito said the U.S. and New York were continuing to endure “recordbreaking” levels of antisemitic attacks and hate. The legislation would “provide federal officials the tools they need to fully assess, investigate and prosecute this criminal behavior,” he said.
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Laura Gillen, the Democratic candidate in New York’s 4th Congressional District, outlined her action plan to combat antisemitism last week. Gillen wants to target antisemitism in schools, synagogues and social media.
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League of Women Voters pushes Proposal 1
By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
In November, New York voters will decide on a ballot measure that would help protect vulnerable groups, and the League of Women Voters is spreading the word on why it’s important for it to pass.
The league is a nonpartisan, grass-roots organization that works to protect and expand voting rights throughout the country while empowering voters through education and litigation, locally and nationally. At an Aug. 21 meeting of the East Nassau chapter at the Levittown Public Library, members and guests learned about Proposal 1, formerly known as the Equal Rights Amendment.
“When this passes, the constitution for New York state will change, giving us all equal rights,” Peggy Stein, a member of the chapter, said. “Women, people that are disabled and people that identify differently.”
According to the state Bar Association, the state Constitution prohibits discrimination based only on race and religion. There are no such protections for gender or other classifications. Proposal 1 would prohibit discrimination based on a person’s ethnicity, national origin, age, disability and sex, including their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes.
At last week’s meeting, guests filled out postcards encouraging voters to “flip the ballot” and vote on Proposal 1. The postcards were mailed to addresses provided by New Yorkers for Equal Rights, a coalition that supports the amendment. Attendees filled out around 300 cards, Stein said.
Susan Gottehrer, director of the Nassau County New York State Civil Liberties Union, who spoke at the meeting, said that Proposal 1 would protect many groups of people who are under attack.
“Courts are walking back rights,” Gottehrer said. “Governments are walking back rights. This proposal will actually embed protections in the Constitution, which is really important.”
In 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion. Afterward, states across the country moved to either implement abortion bans or protect abortion rights.
“It will put reproductive health care, including
abortion, pregnancy and contraception, under the guise of sex discrimination,” Gottehrer added of Proposal 1. “And this is new, and that’s where it gets a little legalistic, but putting it under the category of sex discrimination will make sure that those pieces are protected. And I think we know that contraception, at this point, is also probably going to be under attack.”
“The ERA was advanced to protect access to abortion care, enshrine this basic right in our Constitution, and protect people from discrimination,” state Attorney General Letitia James wrote in a statement. “We will continue to do everything in our power to protect these rights and ensure everyone can live safely and freely in the great State of New York.”
Although New York is recognized as a liberal state, Gottehrer said that doesn’t mean everyone’s rights are protected. Last month, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a law that would prohibit transgender athletes from playing in women’s sports at county-owned athletic facilities. At a July 15 news conference, Blakeman said the law was necessary to
What to know about Proposal 1, formerly the
■ New York voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that aims to expand antidiscrimination protections to include gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and more.
■ The amendment would provide legal protection against discriminatory policies like the recent ban on transgender athletes, ensuring broader equality for all.
■ If passed, Proposal 1 will protect reproductive rights and make it easier to challenge discrimination in the state.
protect women’s sports.
“For us it’s a matter of common sense, it’s a matter of fairness and it’s a matter of integrity,” he said.
After the bill was signed, the New York Civil Liberties Union, along with James, filed a lawsuit against Blakeman and the county, arguing that the ban is illegal in New York state.
“It is abundantly clear that any attempt to ban trans women and girls from sports is prohibited by our state’s antidiscrimination laws,” Gabriella Larios, the NYCLU’s staff attorney, wrote in a news release. “… This latest round of hateful legislation is unacceptable, and we won’t let it stand in New York.”
Gottehrer said it’s difficult for someone to file suit in the state when they are discriminated against, because it’s their responsibility to prove it. Proposal 1, she explained, would correct the way courts interpret discrimination, making it easier for someone to prove that the government is infringing on their rights.
“This is going to help so many people,” Gottehrer said. “There’s so many people that are struggling, and so many people that are marginalized, and the psychological impact of being part of a marginalized community is devastating.”
Charles Shaw/Herald photos
On Aug. 21, Attendees at the League of Women Voters meeting at the Levittown Public Library wrote postcards urging voters to support Proposal 1, formerly known as the Equal Rights Amendment, in the November election.
Susan Gottehrer, director of the Nassau County New York State Civil Liberties Union spoke at the meeting.
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By Karen Bloom
Do you enjoy spending time outside to take full advantage of the season? While we transition into fall, there’s no reason to give up on summer’s blossoms just yet. Colors abound and late summer delghts linger on — for a while longer.
With your favorite book, a nice container or cup of your favorite (iced) beverage and a gorgeous bunch of flowers on your patio table, you can brighten up your days on your deck, patio or balcony — or even inside — and enjoy it all with a capital E.
Color explosion
Fall approaches with plenty of color
Floral décor that lasts
Many (bulb) flowers are still available in all sorts of unbelievable colors and shapes. Of course you could always buy a beautiful ready-made bouquet. But why do that? Create a spectacular summer bouquet yourself with loose flowers, leaves, and branches Display it on your tables — indoors and out — and enjoy the beautiful colors of typical summer bloomers like dahlias, gladioli and lilies.
Be creative with your planters to reflect your style and personality. Start out by choosing a sturdy vase or pot that is suitable for outdoor use. Or go for smaller vases scattered around the table to set a playful atmosphere.
Cut off the bottom of the flower stems diagonally, to help the flowers absorb water better and stay fresh longer. You’ll want to place your vase with flowers in the shade for best results. Regularly water your flowers to keep them fresh. Of course, on warmer days — and we’ll still have some of those remaining — you may need to do this every day. Also, if necessary, use rocks or sand to stabilize the vase and prevent it from toppling in windy weather. Complete the look of your patio table with a few cozy candles, lanterns or other seasonal items.
Nature thrives in the home garden
Thanks to their long flowering period, you can enjoy your florals for weeks or even months. Summer-flowering bulbs often attract pollinating insects as well, and thus contribute to biodiversity in your garden. Remove wilted flowers to extend the flowering period. Some summer bulbs, such as gladioli and dahlias, can be dug up after flowering and stored frost-free. You can then plant them again the following spring.
Certainly, there are so many choices. As you start to think about ideas for next year, that will add to your floral assortment, think beyond the summer bulbs gladioli, dahlias, lilies, and begonias. You might want to check out other unusual bulbous plants such as calla (Zantedeschia), pineapple lilies (Eucomis), freesias (Freesia) or blazing star (Liatris)
If you’ve planted lilies, you’ve got something special to delight your family and friends. If not,
consider doing so. The majestic blooms of lilies create an elegant look, whether on the balcony, terrace, or indoors. The variety of colors, from pure white and creamy yellow to deep red and purple, make them a great match for any style and taste. With their compact growth habit, potted lilies are perfect for use outdoors and indoors.
A bouquet of lilies always looks fabulous. With their rich range of colors, shapes, and fragrances, you’ll have plenty of choices every time, whether for yourself or to give as a gift.
And they move with the seasons. Lilies combine beautifully with seasonal flowers. Try lilies in combination with typical spring bloomers in spring, and with dahlias and gladioli in (late) summer. In fall and winter, for example, a bouquet of lilies with some added branches looks great (and will last a long time). In other words: you can vary endlessly with lilies.
Little rays of happiness
Flowers instantly bring color into your home, but also do so much more. They make people happy. And you will notice this straight away.
The simple act of putting them in the vase will trigger a dose of happy hormones. In fact, flower arranging has been shown to reduce stress. Taking a good look at every single one of the flowers before arranging them in a vase (and don’t forget to smell them!) will get you feeling all Zen.
Keep summer’s colors going as we transition into fall and enjoy the season’s last moments around your home.
Laughs abound on the Landmark stage,The show, based on the playwright’s 10-year whirlwind romance with comedy legend Jackie Mason, featuring a hilarious cast of characters. It begins at a deli in Miami Beach in 1977, where Mason — then a 46-year-old comedian — spots college girl Ginger (played by Jackie and the playwright’s real life daughter Sheba Mason in the Off-Broadway production). Along for the ride is her overbearing mom, Mrs. Olivier, and five more off-beat characters. Soon Jackie is wooing Ginger each winter whenever he’s in South Florida churning up laughs with the South Beach set. The trouble is, he’s also wooing a ravishing young Latina server, and also someone else. Come along and join in on Mason’s romantic misadventures as Broadway stardom emerges and Sheba is born.
Friday, Sept. 7, 8 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 8, 3 p.m. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Visit LandmarkOnMainStreet.org for tickets and information, or call (516) 767-6444.
Classical Mystery Tour
Imagine The Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. What would that have sounded like? Find out for yourself when Classical Mystery Tour performs, joined by the Massapequa Philharmonic. The four musicians who comprise the CMT band look and sound just like The Beatles, but Classical Mystery Tour is more than just a rock concert. The full show presents some two dozen Beatles tunes sung, played, and performed exactly as they were written. Hear “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of “Yesterday” with an acoustic guitar and string quartet; enjoy the rock/ classical blend on the hard edged “I Am the Walrus.” From early Beatles music on through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of The Beatles like you’ve never heard them: totally live.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
THE Your Neighborhood
Sept. 19
Killer Queen
Queenmania keeps on rockin’ as Killer Queen returns to the Paramount stage, Thursday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m., with their homage to the beloved band.
Formed in the UK in 1993, Killer Queen played their first public shows at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had their first shows there 22 years earlier. By 1995 Killer Queen’s UK popularity had grown to such an extent they secured a residency in London’s Strand Theatre attracting nationwide BBC coverage — the first tribute to have a show in the West End. Even though the band never had any connection to Queen officially their reputation continued to grow both in the UK and abroad.
In 1999 they returned from a tour of Europe and Russia for an awards ceremony hosted by Suggs from Madness. He announced they had won the award for “Worldwide Best Tribute Band” Fronted by Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, critics have described Myers’ resemblance to Freddie Mercury as “spooky;” his uncanny likeness was further proven when he recorded a #1 hit single singing as Freddie Mercury on Fat Boy Slim’s record “The Real Life.” Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy, and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band has rightfully earned them the title of Queen Royalty! Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe the band recreates the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live. This quality, combined with Myers’ powerful threeand-a-half octave tenor range, expert musicianship and dynamic stage presence, has captivated audiences the world over. $54.50, $44.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
FCA TO HOST SENIOR H.O.P.E FAIR
Family & Children’s Association, one of Long Island’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, with funding made possible through the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, will host a free senior H.O.P.E Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Samanea N.Y. mall in Westbury, center court, second floor.
H.O.P.E., which stands for Happiness, Opportunity, Positive, Energy, is geared towards older adults and their families. Attendees can receive information from over 50 vendors on agerelated mental health and substance abuse services.
“It’s no secret that Long Island’s population is aging,” FCA President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds said. “Every year, our senior division helps more than 10,000 seniors improve their quality of life. The H.O.P.E Fair will allow us to share these resources, and so many others, with the greater Long Island community.”
Lisa Stern, FCA’s Assistant Vice President for Senior & Adult Services, added, “We’re thrilled to bring the H.O.P.E Fair to Long Island’s senior population and their families. We couldn’t do this without our valued community partners and are happy to have vendors from diverse backgrounds participating and offering a multitude of help and services to the senior community.
The fair will also feature technology training for seniors in a friendly, relaxed environment, and four educational workshops will be held throughout the day on topics ranging from Medicare to scam prevention, mental health and substance use awareness, as well as caregiver support.
Additionally, any senior who registers prior to the event will receive a free boxed lunch and raffle ticket. Samanea N.Y. is located at 1500 Old Country Rd. in Westbury. Additional details on FCA’s Senior H.O.P.E Fair, including how to register, vendors and workshops, can be found on www.fcali.org or by contacting Kim L. Como at (347) 573-1044
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Sept. 11
Hempstead House tour
Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Wednesday, Sept. 11, noon-1 p.m.; also Sept. 25. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Foreign Journey
The Village of Valley Stream continues their annual summer concert series, Thursday, Sept. 12, starting at 8 p.m., at the Bandshell in the Village Green, with Foreigner & Journey Tribute Band. For more information, call (516) 825-4200 or visit Vsvny.org.
Walk to cure FSHD
Join Long Islanders to walk to cure facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, hosted by the FSHD Society, at Eisenhower Park, Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. Visit FSHDSociety. org for more.
Tribute concert
Plaza Theatricals continues its tribute series, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2:30 p.m., with “Mirror of Mathis.” Vocalist-impressionist David Robbins thrills audiences with his 90-minute tribute to Johnny Mathis. His uncanny likeness and vocals that sound just like Mathis will leave you spellbound.
Singing along with Johnny Mathis since he was a youngster, by age 12 he was imitating Mathis and has been doing it ever since, delighting all. He performs at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Lions Flea Market
Valley Stream Lions Club hosts their 29th Annual Outdoor Flea Market, Saturday, Sept. 21, starting at 8 a.m., at the Arthur J. Hendrickson park pool. Donations of canned foods and toiletries are accepted and proceeds will benefit Lions charities. 123 W. Merrick Road. For more information, call (516) 887-3483 or email vslionsfleamarket@gmail.com.
Pet Yard Sale
Paw It Forward in Valley Stream hosts a yard sale of pet supplies for all your furry friend’s needs, Sunday, Sept. 8, starting at 11 a.m.
Obtain all sort of items, from leashes and collars to supplements and exercise pens. Free gift with minimum $5 purchase while supplies last. 114 and 118 Clarendon Drive. For more information, visit Paw It Forward Pet Pantry, Long Island NY on Facebook or email volunteerpawitforward@ gmail.com.
Valley Stream village meeting
The Village of Valley Stream holds their regular board of trustees meeting, on Monday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m., at Village Hall. 123 S. Central Ave. For more information, visit Vsvny. org or call (516) 872-4159
American Legion Post 854 meets
Valley Stream American Legion Post 854 holds their regular monthly meeting, Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information, call (516) 791-9791 or visit AmericanLegion845.com.
Art explorations
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program returns for a new season, Saturday, Sept. 21, 9, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.
Kids and their adult partners connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for more information and to register or call (516) 484-9337.
Having an event?
Storybook Stroll
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure, Saturday, Sept. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Jen Arena’s “Acorn Was A Little Wild!” Later create a unique take home craft. The stroll starts at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), ending at the Thatched Cottage. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.
On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition
“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media.
It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Art League of L.I. exhibit
Sept. 28
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Art League of Long Island presents “Retrospect - The Individual Art of Collaboration in Reconstructive Surgery.” The exhibit delves into the interplay between personal artistry and collaborative efforts in the context of breast reconstruction, showcasing how the healing process can transcend medicine to become an inspiring narrative of restoration and personal resilience. This unique exhibition explores the intersection of medicine and art through the lens of two accomplished breast reconstruction surgeons, Dr. Ron Israeli and Dr. Jonathan Bank, whose careers and artistic endeavors are deeply intertwined.
The works on display show the multifaceted nature of artistic expression in medicine and surgery. Their work emphasizes the importance of collaborative creativity in the healing process, offering viewers a unique perspective on the emotional and physical aspects of breast reconstruction. On view Sept. 28 through Oct. 18. Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery at Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Visit artleagueli.org for more information.
BRUCE A. BLAKEMAN
NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Veterans rally to reopen Mitchel commissary
By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com
The Mitchel Field commissary in Garden City has been closed since early July with structural damage, leaving some 80,000 veterans on Long Island with no choice but to travel to Fort Hamilton, in Brooklyn, to avail themselves of commissary services.
Commissaries provide veterans, active-duty and retired military personnel — many of whom live on fixed incomes — with a way to shop for groceries at a discount, with savings of up to 30 percent off compared with conventional supermarkets.
Kerry Englander, commander of the Nassau County American Legion, emphasized the challenges created by the sudden closure and the importance of the services the commissary provided.
“The veterans and current military need this facility, especially with the economy the way it is today,” Englander said. “I believe that if the military and veterans are utilizing this facility, it should be opened up.”
Frank Colón Jr., commander of American Legion Post 303 in Rockville Centre, said that by closing the commissary, the Department of Defense has created a major inconvenience for Long Island veterans, many of whom cannot travel to Fort Hamilton.
“It’s a hardship on the veterans. Especially in these times,” Colón told the Herald. “It shouldn’t be like that. You’ve got veterans from Suffolk and Nassau County that go here. You think a guy from Suffolk County is going all the way to Fort Hamilton? It’s a hike.”
John Meyer, of American Legion Post 246 in Baldwin, said he has been using the Mitchel Field commissary for the past 20 years because the “prices are right.”
“It’s one of the few benefits that we get,” Meyer said. “This (facility) is for the veterans, especially the ones
Daniel Offner/Herald
Frank Colón Jr., commander of American Legion Post 303 in Rockville Centre, spoke about the closing of the Mitchel Field commissary and what it means for veterans in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
who are retired and did their time, and come here to get a third off of what they pay outside.”
He explained how at one point, it was restricted to only disabled or recently retired military servicemen and women. However, this has changed in recent years, opening up access to provide services to more veterans on Long Island.
“This is a godsend,” Meyer said. “For most people, this is the ideal place because it’s close to mid-Island. And with this closed, everybody’s got to go to Fort Ham-
ilton. That’s another 27 miles down the road. I used to work in Coney Island for transit. I’m not going down there for nothing.”
Ralph Esposito, director of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, noted the impact of the commissary’s sudden closure. “It’s a good place to go,” he said. “It saves vets lots of money. Right now, it’s hurting the veterans.” He also mentioned the increasing demand at the Veterans Food Pantry, known as Vet Mart, which has been in operation near Nassau University Medical Center since 2015.
“Because it’s closed, our numbers are getting bigger,” Esposito said. “I give away food for free, so now they’re all coming to me.”
The Vet Mart feeds about 600 people a month, including veterans and their families. The pantry also relies on volunteers, who deliver food to those unable to get to the offices in East Meadow.
In response to speculation that the facility could remain closed until early 2025, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and representatives of Congressman Andrew Garbarino, Nick LaLota and Tom Suozzi rallied alongside local veterans outside the Garden City facility last week to demand that the Defense Department do everything in its power to expedite the repair and provide a clear-cut timeline for when they expect it to reopen.
“I am demanding that we have the Department of Defense answer our questions immediately,” D’Esposito said. “Leaving our local veteran community in the dark over the future of this commissary is wrong, and we will not stand for it.”
Blakeman added that food insecurity has been a priority of his administration. “Nassau County will work with Long Island Cares and Island Harvest to make sure that we can get food for our veterans,” he said.
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK
NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIZATION TRUST
2007-A6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES
2007-F, Plaintiff, Against MILA ALCANTARA
MCCLAVE A/K/A MILA ALCANTARA-MCCLAVE, CHRISTOPHER MCCLAVE, ORAINE ARCHIBALD, RICHARD MORRIS, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/12/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 9/26/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1624 Sherbourne Road, Valley Stream, New York 11580, And Described As Follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being Near Valley Stream, In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.
Section 37 Block 583 Lot 19
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $773,072.55 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 609520/2023 Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee.
If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 7/25/24 File Number: 14-304958 SH 148545
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON
MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Pltf. vs. DONOVAN RUSSELL, et al, Defts. Index #17-001892. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct. 29, 2019 and order substituting the referee entered Sept. 20, 2022, 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 September 26, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 117 Martens Avenue, Valley Stream, NY a/k/a Section 37, Block 14, Lot 266. Approx. amt. of judgment is $780,261.11 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JANINE LYNAM, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #101688 148512
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST
Simran Kaur; et al.,
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 19, 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 September 30, 2024 at 4:00PM, premises known as 51 Sobro Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 37 Block: 521 Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment $482,798.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 605425/2018. 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.”
Leonard Symons, 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: August 15, 2024 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 148670
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE is hereby given, that a “Certificate of Naturalization” filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration registration File No. A078414218 / Certificate No. 32702571 issued: May 24, 2010 under the estate name: KARRINE NATASHA MONTAQUE, the true name and rightful “Equitable Interest Owner” of said certificate or title is: karrine natasha of the
montaque bloodline, a living Autochthonous [native] American (wo)man with hands and legs who has attained the age of the majority (18). Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secretary of the State, U.S. Attorney General, New York State Attorney General, New York State Governor and all other public officers and instrumentalities of the United States, shall treat the Equitable Interest Owner as the only ONE with the highest priority claim to all rights, titles and interest to real and personal property or chattel, choate or inchoate, corporeal or incorporeal associated with the estate name. If anyone has any objection to this Legal Notice Equitable Interest Owner, please contact the notary public within 30 days: Eva Duzant, C/o: Post Office Box 1387, Valley Stream, New York 11582. 148686
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff against SHARIQ M. MAJEED, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 26, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 96 Brentwood Lane, Valley Stream, NY 11581. Sec 39 Block 525 Lot 13. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $750,454.63 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 607408/2023. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the
Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000810-1 148666
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, for Carrington Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-NC4 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Nicolas Carpio a/k/a Nicholas Carpio; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 17, 2013 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 September 30, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2 Fulton Place, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 37 Block N Lots 676 & 677. Approximate amount of judgment $435,801.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003983/2010. 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.”
Judith Powell, 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: August 1, 2024 148668
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE BEL AIRE CONDOMINIUM, Filed:Index No. 607530/2023 Plaintiff, -againstANDREW CHAMOW, as heir to the Estate of Robert Chamow; ANDREW CHAMOW, as heir to the Estate of Dorothy Chamow; ALICE BADER, as heir to the Estate of Robert Chamow; ALICE BADER, as heir to the Estate of Dorothy Chamow; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; Any unknown heirs, devisees, distributees or successors in interest of the realty. late Robert Chamow, if they be living or, if they be dead, their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the Plaintiff; Any unknown heirs, devisees, distributees or successors in interest of the late Dorothy Chamow, if they be living or, if they be dead, their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the Plaintiff; and “JOHN DOE” and “JANE DOE”, being fictitious names and intended to be tenants or persons in possession, and/or any other person who by bond, note, extension agreement or otherwise may be liable for deficiency judgment, if such deficiency judgment is desired and/or any party in possession of any part of the liened premises whose interest plaintiff desires to bar, Defendants. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. the basis of the venue is location of thr realty.
ACTION TO FORECLOSE LIEN Supplemental Summons Plaintiff resides at Plaonview, Nassau County, New York.
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TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the plaintiff’s attorneys within 20 days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is
complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
DATED: Smithtown, New York May 9, 2024 Lisa Albert, COHEN, WARREN, MEYER & GITTER, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 98 Maple Avenue, Suite 100 Smithtown, New York 11787 (631) 265-0010
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT
The object of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Notice of Lien to secure the sum of $6,450.78 recorded on October 28, 2022 in ML 22 000510 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk covering premises known 50 Merrick Avenue, #126, East Meadow, New York 11554. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Notice of Lien described above. Nassau County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of an Answer on the attorney for the Condominium who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the Answer with the Court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the Court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the Summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the Condominium will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
This notice is required by the Federal Debt Collections Practices Act. It in no way implies that this office is attempting to collect any debt that may have been discharged pursuant to the filing of a petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure
New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the
foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
You are in danger of losing you home. If you fail to respond to this Summons and Complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local Legal Aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
The State encourages you to become informed about your options of foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or Legal Aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll free help line maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website a t www.Banking.State.NY.U S/help.htm. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS
Be careful of people who approach with offers to “save your home”. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law.
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
DATED: August 19, 2024
Caryn L. Meyer, Esq. Cohen, Warren, Meyer & Gitter, P.C.
98 Maple Avenue, Suite 100 Smithtown, NY 11787 (631) 265-0010 148676
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 17th day of September, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations:
BETHPAGE COURTNEY LANE (TH 325(B)/24) - STOPAll traffic traveling south bound on Dolores Lane shall come to a full stop. COLLECTOR LANE (TH 337/24) - STOPAll traffic traveling north bound on Farm Ranch Road East shall come to a full stop.
ELMONT RIDGE ROAD (TH 385/24) - STOPAll traffic traveling east bound on Kirkby Road shall come to a full stop.
MELROSE STREET (TH 420(B)/23) - STOPAll traffic traveling east bound on Bedford Avenue shall come to a full stop.
MELROSE STREET (TH 420(B)/23) - STOPAll traffic traveling west bound on Bedford Avenue shall come to a full stop.
FRANKLIN SQUARE FENDALE STREET (TH 378/24) - STOPAll traffic traveling west bound on Naple Avenue shall come to a full stop. FENDALE STREET (TH 378/24) - STOPAll traffic traveling east bound on Naple Avenue shall come to a full stop. (NR) FREEPORT PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (TH 394/24) - STOPAll traffic traveling east bound on Lee Street shall come to a full stop. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (TH 394/24) - STOPAll traffic traveling west bound on Leetreet shall come to a full stop.
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (TH 394/24) - STOPAll traffic traveling east bound on West Pennywood Avenue shall come to a full stop.
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (TH 394/24) - STOPAll traffic traveling west bound on West Pennywood Avenue shall come to a full stop. (NR) ISLAND PARK TRAFALGAR BOULEVARD (TH 377/24) - STOP -
V.S. students get early college experience
The Valley Stream Central High School District is offering its students a brand-new opportunity to take collegelevel classes on an actual college campus. This opportunity comes through Nassau Community College’s concurrent enrollment program, which is being offered to Valley Stream Central High School District students for the first time this year. Through this program, VSCHSD students travel to Nassau Community College’s campus in Garden City during normal school hours to take courses. The grades earned in these courses allow students to earn college credits, similar to Advanced Placement classes, while simultaneously fulfilling their high school graduation requirements. The program also has the added benefit of giving VSCHSD students a head start on becoming acquainted with a college campus setting.
Stream Central High School
Already, the first cohort of students in the program completed their orientation at Nassau Community College this summer, where they learned how to sign into the college’s portal and navigate the campus to find their classes.
Public Notices
All traffic traveling south bound on New York Avenue shall come to a full stop.
OCEANSIDE HAMPTON ROAD (TH 342/24) - STOP -
All traffic traveling south bound on Maple Court shall come to a full stop.
SEAFORD
LAWRENCE ROAD (TH 363/24) - STOP -
All traffic traveling north bound on Jean Place shall come to a full stop.
(NR) VALLEY STREAM
ALDEN AVENUE (TH 386/24) - STOP -
All traffic traveling north bound on Everett Street shall come to a full stop.
ALDEN AVENUE (TH 386/24) - STOP -
All traffic traveling south bound on Henry Street shall come to a full stop.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: September 4, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk
148725
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 17th day of September, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code
of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at the following locations:
(NR) ATLANTIC BEACH
CLAYTON AVENUE (TH 369/24)East Side -
Section 202-9 NO
PARKING JUNE 10 TO SEPTEMBER 10 - starting at a point 10 feet south of he south curbline of Beech Street, then south for a distance of 62 feet.
CLAYTON AVENUE (TH 369/24) East Side- NO
PARKING JUNE 10 TO SEPTEMBER 10 -starting at a point 90 feet south of the south curbline of Beech Street, then south to its termination.
EAST MEADO
BELLMORE AVENUE (TH 357/24)West SideSection 202-24 TWO HOUR PARKING 9AM TO 7PM EXCEPT SUNDAYSstarting at a point 354 feet north of the north curbline of Haddon Lane, then north for a distance of 58 feet.
OCEANSIDE FOXDALE AVENUE (TH 368/24) West SideSection 202-13 NO PARKING 7AM TO 2PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 136 feet south of the south curbline of Bedell Street, south for a distance of 45 feet.
HAMPTON ROAD (TH 389/24) East SideNO PARKING BETWEEN 10PM TO 6AM - starting at a point 215 feet south of the south curbline of Daly Boulevard, south for a distance of 733 feet.
(NR) VALLEY STREAM MILL ROAD (TH 353/24) West SideSection 202-18 NO PARKING 9AM TO 9PMstarting at a point 201 feet north of the north curbline of Cluett Road, then north for a distance of 60 feet.
WEST HEMPSTEAD
OAK STREET (TH 324/24)
South SideSection 202-20 NO
PARKING 9AM TO 9PMstarting at the east curbline of Morton Avenue, east for a distance of 193 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking from the following locations: (NR) ATLANTIC BEACH CLAYTON AVENUE (TH 23/77) East SideSection 202-9 NO
PARKING JUNE 15 TO SEPTEMBER 10 -starting from the south curbline of Beech Street, south to its termination.
(Adopted 5/24/77)
WEST HEMPSTEAD OAK STREET (TH 561/91)
South SideSection 202-20 NO
PARKING 9AM TO 9PM EXCEPT SUNDAYSstarting at the east curbline of Morton Avenue, east for a distance of 227 feet.
(Adopted 9/14/93) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: September 4, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY
Town Clerk 148723
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERSSTRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN
TRUST-SAIL 2005-3, Plaintiff,
Against LILIANA VELASQUEZ, RICHIE VASQUEZ,
Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/30/2008, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 10/8/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 158 Cochran Place, Valley Stream, New York 11581, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in In The Incorporated Village Of Valley Stream, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.
Section 39 Block 479 Lot 26
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $444,277.42 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 021795/07 Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee.
If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.
SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Dated: 8/5/24 File Number: 32665 SH 148798
“We love to give our students opportunities to excel in their studies and grow into young adults while learning the responsibilities that come along with it,” said Superintendent of Schools Wayne Loper. “By allowing our students to
attend classes on a college campus while still in high school, they gain a unique opportunity to start learning valuable skills for becoming an independent adult.”
News brief
Meet the new assistant superintendent
The Valley Stream Central High School District has appointed Thomas McDaid, Jr., as its new Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, succeeding the recently retired Emmanuel Glasu.
McDaid brings nearly 15 years of experience in public school finance, having most recently served as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations at the North Merrick Union Free School District. With a strong background in school administration, fiscal management, and legal affairs, McDaid is set to oversee the financial operations of the district, ensuring continued excellence in programming and facility management.
to 2015; and before that as a Business Administrator for the Malverne School District.
Before entering the world of school finance, McDaid worked as a trial attorney, trying numerous cases to verdict, and twice argued before the New York Appellate Court. McDaid possesses a broad knowledge of school administration, fiscal management, collective bargaining, contract evaluation, legal issues, insurance and risk management.
McDaid has nearly 15 years of experience in the public-school finance world. He worked in the North Merrick School District from 2015 to 2024. Before that, McDaid worked as Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs and Human Resources and attorney for the Locust Valley Central School District from 2013
“I would like to thank the Valley Stream Central High School District and Board of Education for this opportunity to oversee the finances of such a robust and diverse school district,” McDaid said. “I look forward to deploying my experience to ensure the District’s students have continued access to excellent programming and modern, and continuously updated facilities.”
–Kepherd Daniel
Photos courtesy Valley Stream Central School District
Valley
students visited Nassau Community College this summer for orientation. With them was Board of Education President John Maier, far right, who volunteered to bus the students to the Garden City campus.
The students learned about how to navigate the college while they attend classes there throughout the year.
–Kepherd Daniel
Thomas mcDaiD, Jr.
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Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools (HWPS) is located on the south shore of Long Island and is consistently ranked as one of the highest performing Districts on both state and national levels. The District educates approximately 2800 Pre-K through 12th grade students across five schools. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools is dedicated to providing all students with enriching and exciting educational experiences in caring, student-centered environments.
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Required qualifications: NYSED certification in administration (SDA/SDL).
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Preparing to sell in an area that flooded
Q. We live in an area that was flooded, and have a few items to take care of before we sell. My husband put in a deck when we first moved in, around 1982. It has been there so long, but the real estate people told us it still needs a permit. It’s only 24 inches off the ground. They also mentioned that it’s too close to our back property line, but we’re next to a waterway and have no neighbors behind us. Is that still the same problem? Our fences are new and so are the front steps, which we rebuilt to add planters and a bench. What can you tell us about what we should do before we sell?
A. Take a lovely vacation and relax, enjoy yourself and then prepare for a lot of minutia that will likely delay your ability to sell, unless you negotiate the price down for a buyer who can persuade a lender that they will take over the list of items you mentioned. In situations like this, there are many peripheral issues.
For example, the waterway may be either a local or state jurisdiction that limits how close you can build to a “protected” environment. As if that’s not enough, your municipality is one of the few that has many outstanding requirements that it claims it notified every homeowner about right after Hurricane Sandy. Prepare for the ambush of having to get a “proof of loss statement from the National Flood Insurance Program.”
I have heard time and time again, “Oh, we had no damage,” which is great, since the national clearinghouse that compiles records about every property will prove that. If it turns out that there was a large payout from private insurance or public funding, the NFIP letter will show that more is needed, including recent building plans, a possible plumbing permit, electrical inspection and documents to close out a repair permit — yes, even from over a decade ago.
When I arrive at a home and have to go into detail about how many requirements there are and how strict they’ve become, I always think of our custodian in elementary school. His name was Gus, and I remember his large, round face and how disgusted he was when he was called to a classroom where a child had thrown up lunch from the cafeteria. I identify with Gus, because mopping up these not-so-simple messes, the ones that someone told you were simple, is getting more complicated the longer people wait.
This doesn’t seem to be the case in every jurisdiction, mostly the largest ones. Many decks built long ago don’t meet recent code standards, and there’s no such thing as “grandfathered.” The hours spent explaining these things, and then reexplaining them when a handyperson doesn’t install the correct connectors or takes a shortcut with a required footing support, add up to more cost and animosity. Good luck!
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Your lawn may be killing you — and many other creatures
You know those little yellow flags stuck on lawns in your neighborhood? Think of them as tombstones.
Those markers signify a recent application of pesticides, a broad category of chemicals designed to kill insects, weeds and fungi. There’s some evidence that they can kill animals and people, too.
Roundup, one of the most common herbicides, has been banned or restricted in some states and countries due to fears of its impact on human health and the environment. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is listed by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen.
Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s lawns, endangering the Island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere.
“Several types of cancer, immune-
response deficiencies, neurological diseases and birth defects have been associated with exposure to lawn chemicals,” a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publication states.
Suffolk County registered by far the heaviest doses of pesticides used among New York counties in 2021 — 6.5 million pounds, according to the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation. Nassau ranked as the sixth most chemically doused county, with 1.6 million pounds of pesticides used to keep homeowners’ grass weed- and bug-free.
PSociety of the United States, which included Trepanier’s comment in a report last year.
“Rates of lymphoma in pets of pesticide users are significantly higher than occurrences in the pets of non-chemical users,” the Mid-America Research Council added.
esticides are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s yards.
In reporting on the DEC finding, Newsday observed, “Far too much pesticide is poured to attain lawns that could be mistaken for putting greens, with far too little concern for the environment, experts say.”
Research shows clear links between herbicide exposure and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and bladder cancer in humans, Lauren Trepanier, professor of internal medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, says. Both of those cancers are also common in dogs, notes the Humane
Pretty much no living things — except lawn grass — co-exist well with pesticides. Butterflies, lightning bugs and honeybees, along with every other type of insect, are killed by chemicals that are advertised as fatal to mosquitoes.
In fact, scientists say we’re in the throes of an “insect apocalypse.” And if present death rates continue, they add, there won’t be any insects left alive a century from now. That will be bad news not only for the bugs themselves, but also for birds, flowers and food. Insects are responsible for pollinating 75 percent of all flowering plants, including about onethird of the crops consumed by humans.
Birds are experiencing just as precipitous a population decline as bugs. A study published in 2019 by Science, a research journal, found that 3 billion North American birds have died off
since 1970 — a loss of nearly 30 percent of their total numbers.
Pesticides kill birds both directly and indirectly. Birds ingest poisonous chemicals when they mistake pesticide granules for food, the New York Audubon Society points out. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute adds, “Birds that eat insects are literally at a loss when insecticides cause a drop in the number of insect prey available, especially when they have young to feed.”
But here’s some good news: The damage pesticides are doing to suburban environments, and the entire planet, can be greatly mitigated if homeowners like those on Long Island make a simple choice. They can replace their lawns (which are pretty to look at but otherwise useless) with shrubs, trees and native plant species that are well adapted to the local climate and pests. And they can save lots of time and money as well if they give Mother Nature the chance to reproduce benignly.
Kevin J. Kelley was a congressional staff member in the 1980s, and is a retired journalist and journalism professor who worked for newspapers in New York, Vermont and Kenya and taught at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He lives in Atlantic Beach.
Reading about local schools? Consider yourself lucky.
i’ve been in the local news business a long time. Not long enough to remember the first handwritten newspaper, distributed in Venice in 1566, or the first printed news sheets, published in Germany in 1605, but I go back.
I can recall cutting and pasting printed stories on boards, each one a page of the paper. If the story didn’t fit, you just cut a paragraph or two from the bottom.
Thus the importance of the first sentence or two, known as the lede, and the first three paragraphs, which basically told the story. We used typewriters and yellow paper to write, which my editor would periodically rip up, declaring, “You have no right to desecrate the language of Shakespeare.” She was a stickler. We had no computers — until the morning we came in to work and found that our Smith Coronas had been replaced by Kaypros.
I was hired away from the late South Shore Record, owned by the indomitable Florence Schwartzberg, by Leatrice Spa-
nierman, a brilliant editor and a natural newspaperwoman. Leatrice, who recently celebrated a fabulous birthday, was socially, intellectually and emotionally intertwined with the Herald brand. We turned out big local papers in those days at our Lawrence headquarters.
Our team wrote 10 to 20 local stories every week, and our motto was, “Everything that happens anywhere in the world has a Five Towns angle.” And it was true. If a ship hit an iceberg in Antarctica, for sure there was someone who knew someone on board.
W ay too many American towns and cities have lost newspapers in recent years.
Local lowlifes freaked out more if they landed in the Nassau Herald police blotter than if their mug shot had appeared in The New York Times, because their kids might see the paper. We journalists lived and worked in town. Our reporters went to all the village and school board meetings. We covered football games and charity balls. Everything was copy.
This is all to say that local newspapers are essential to a functioning democracy, and I am grateful to have enjoyed this golden age of local journalism. This is also to say that across the country, small papers are closing. As reported on CBS News recently, “Accord-
ing to an Associated Press analysis of data compiled by the University of North Carolina, more than 1,400 towns and cities in the U.S. have lost a newspaper over the past 15 years. The loss of a reliable local news source has many consequences for the community. One of them is the inability to watchdog the actions of government agencies and elected officials.”
This is also to say, stay true. Subscribe to and read and advertise in our papers. We need to mind what’s going on in our schools, and to do that we need reporters to monitor the board meetings, and to do that we need to pay them.
The local paper covers everything from potholes to parades. If you want the scoop on former Congressman George Santos, read about it in the Herald. Are you concerned about County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s idea for a kind of armed militia to prepare for emergencies? The ongoing debate over a casino license for the county? These stories need to be covered in our local newspapers, and we need the staff and the readership to support our efforts.
The dailies look at news through a wide-angle lens; our focus is more intense.
The North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse’s annual golf outing was in one of our papers last week, and I saw a story out of Freeport about Petros Mestheneas, who was named Firefighter of the Year. And to prove my point about there being a local angle to every story in the world, Boston’s new archbishop is a Valley stream native and a former auxiliary bishop of Rockville Center.
In the Nassau Herald, Melissa Berman wrote the quintessential local news story about a 100-year-old oak tree that was cut down to build a parking lot. It’s a terrific local story, with ties to larger issues of overdevelopment and housing needs vs. parking needs.
In recent Heralds there was coverage of the county’s Jimmy Buffett tribute at Eisenhower Park, the clam-eating contest in Island Park and the Chabad Hebrew School of Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh accepting enrollments for the new school year. There were obituaries of Ana Mercedes Hernandez, Joseph C. Smetana, Robert “Bob” Heggy and Joyce Marino Corso.
The obituaries are the guiding light of local newspapers, reflecting the past of the community and its people, reminding us of the special ties that bind friends and neighbors together.
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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As schools reopen, drivers know the drill
“school’s Open — Drive Carefully” has been the annual refrain in a back-to-school safety-awareness campaign that is now nearly 80 years old. But it’s worth repeating every September.
Driving carefully in and around school zones is crucial in the effort to ensure the safety of children, parents and school staff. School zones are areas in which there are likely to be children crossing streets, walking along sidewalks, riding bikes and meandering as only kids do. They are less aware of traffic dangers, and their presence necessitates heightened caution from drivers.
A study by Safe Kids Worldwide found that 25,000 children are injured every year in school zone accidents nationwide. The Transportation Research Board found that vehicles near schools account for 43 percent of all pedestrian accidents involving children ages 5 to 9.
And it’s no surprise that speeding is a significant factor in school-zone accidents. The risk of a pedestrian fatality increases dramatically with vehicle
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speed. The American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that someone on foot who is struck by a vehicle traveling 25 mph has a 25 percent chance of sustaining serious injury or dying, but that risk increases to 50 percent if the vehicle is traveling just 10 mph faster. School zones commonly have speed limits of 20 mph or less, so adhering to those limits is vital to minimize those risks.
Distracted driving is another major concern near schools. A study by the National Safety Council found that distracted drivers cause one in every four car crashes nationwide. In school zones, texting or talking on a phone or fiddling with dashboard technology can have catastrophic consequences for a child who may suddenly dart into the street or cross without warning.
School zones are most congested during drop-off and pick-up times. According to the National Center for Safe Routes to School, parents driving their children to school account for 25 percent of morning traffic. The volume increases the likelihood of accidents, particu-
In his recent column, “The real war on women in New York,” Assemblyman Brian Curran suggests that “the fate of women’s reproductive health” in New York will not be affected whether or not Prop 1, the New York Equal Rights Amendment, passes in November. Simply put, this is not true, and echoes the same reassurances we heard right before Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Prop 1 is in fact our crucial opportunity to ensure that the fate of reproductive health care is secure in New York. It’s an opportunity we cannot let go to waste.
Prop 1 will guarantee access to reproductive health care — including abortion, birth control, and in vitro fertilization — in the New York Constitution so it is permanently shielded from government interference.
Before Roe v. Wade was overturned, many of us took for granted that our reproductive freedom would always be protected. Since then, reproductive health care like abortion, contraception, and IVF has been under attack across the country. While New Yorkers may assume that we are insulated from these battles, the reality is that the state law covering our reproductive rights can be repealed or changed based on who is in the State Legislature or the governor’s mansion. That’s why we need to pass Prop 1: to cement our reproductive rights in the State Constitution so they can’t be rolled back by politicians down the line.
Further, Prop 1 will close loopholes in the Constitution that could allow government discrimination
larly when drivers are in a rush. Along with potential injuries, there are legal consequences for school-zone scofflaws, starting with hefty fines for speeding in those zones, often doubled or tripled during school hours. And here on Long Island, red-light cameras have been installed at busy intersections near schools, and more buses are being equipped with cameras to catch one of the most potentially dangerous vehicular infractions of all, passing a stopped bus with its red lights flashing — in either direction.
Whether you’ve seen “Schools Open — Drive Carefully” for dozens of years or are a new driver, common sense dictates that following that single instruction is key to helping ensure that children arrive at school safely and return home safely each day, along with the administrators, teachers and other staff to whom we entrust them. Do your part by slowing down and keeping your eyes on the street and the crosswalks — in other words, giving school zones your undivided attention when you’re at the wheel.
against people based on their age, disability, ethnicity, whether they are pregnant, or whether they’re LGBT — because those in power shouldn’t be able to take advantage of any New Yorker, especially the most vulnerable among us.
All New Yorkers deserve the freedom to control our own bodies, lives and futures. Prop 1 puts the power to stand up for these freedoms in the voters’ hands.
SAShA AhujA Campaign
director, New Yorkers for Equal Rights
Long Islanders can’t fight climate change alone
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Every time someone writes a column against fossil fuels, such as Lauren Krueger’s “To beat the heat on Long Island, we must fight fossil fuels,” I cannot believe what I’m reading. It’s total nonsense! Nothing that the united States does will impact climate change, global warming or whatever else you want to
To beat the heat on Long Island, we must fight fossil fuels
scorching, sweltering, suffocating. We all struggled to keep our cool this summer, as a dangerous heat dome hovered over much of the country and threatened lives and livelihoods. Here in Nassau County, we experienced successive weeks of extreme heat that disrupted everything from our transit systems to our enjoyment of the outdoors. this after last summer, when historic wildfires in Canada brought barely breathable, smoky air to our state.
We can choose to stay indoors all summer, or we can be honest about how we got to this overheated moment. We know exactly what is causing this dizzying change in our climate. emissions from burning fossil fuels — oil, gas, coal — produce greenhouse gases that blanket the globe and trap the sun’s heat. And we know that global carbon emissions have been steadily increasing, warming our oceans and atmosphere. but even in the face of damning evidence, the fossil fuel industry won’t back down. Companies continue to drill
new wells, build new pipelines and sell oil, gas and coal to burn, trapping us all under heat domes that aren’t just unbearable, but lethal.
Why haven’t we moved away from burning fossil fuels? because fossil fuel corporations have used their resources to block necessary climate action at every turn.
the industry itself predicted global warming with uncanny accuracy.
Decades ago, the fossil fuel industry documented a sophisticated scientific understanding and predicted with uncanny accuracy how the globe would heat. Next, its leaders developed a multipronged effort to undermine the scientific data they themselves had uncovered, so they could stymie policies that would reduce the use of fossil fuels. Part of that campaign was a sustained effort to frame climate change as a matter of individual actions (like recycling or turning off the tap while brushing your teeth) instead of structural policy change.
Rather than investing in solutions, these corporations spent billions of dollars on the systems that have enabled them to continue to frack, mine, extract and, most important, pull in constant, breathtaking profits — even while the planet got hotter and hotter. this
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call it, and “beat the heat on Long Island.” Nothing!
According to Google, as of November 2023, the top five countries, by percentage of carbon emissions, were: China, 30.9 percent; the U.S., 13.5 percent; India, 7.9 percent; Russia, 4.7 percent; and Japan, 2.9 percent. China and India are responsible for almost three times the carbon emissions of the U.S. In addition, China continues to put new coal-fired electric generating plants online. China is laughing at us!
China gets nearly 60 percent of its electricity from coal, the U.S., 16 percent. If the U.S. gets rid of fossil fuels for our cars and electrical generation facilities, it will have a very limited effect, or no effect, on beating the heat on Long Island. All it will do is drain our wallets and pocketbooks, and make some people feel good. “Look at me! I’m saving the environment!”
RobeRt KRALICK Glen Head
Vance, and Trump, demean military service
to the editor:
Nothing raises this veteran’s ire more than candidates who demean
included investing in policymakers and politicians, from state houses to the halls of Congress to the Supreme Court, as well as universities. today, legislation that would — and should — enable us to invest in clean-energy solutions is routinely quashed because of the powerful sway of the fossil fuel industry. Its profits are valued over our very lives.
So where do we go from here?
Simply put, to the streets: to the state houses, to Congress, to the ballot box. And we need to do it together. Amid a summer that is already one of the five hottest ever, we need to wield our collective power as voters, as citizens, as consumers. We need millions of people to stand up to those billions of dollars. We need to demand the kind of big, systemic changes that are our only hope to slow the pace of change and give us a chance to survive.
because, make no mistake, we have the means to change course on this path of destruction. Just as humans created coal-powered trains and oil furnaces, we have invented clean-energy solutions such as solar-, wind- and water-powered electricity.
but we need to demand this change.
that’s why I joined other people of faith and climate activists from all over at the Summer of Heat protests, which took place outside the headquarters of the major financial institutions in Manhattan. If we can persuade the executives of these institutions how much we care about this, and manage to cut off funding to the fossil fuel industry, we will be taking a huge step toward dismantling that industry.
People of all backgrounds need to show up with spiritual audacity, educating, energizing and mobilizing our communities to act. When people realize that generations to come may face ever more devastating disasters — droughts, fires, floods, famines — they need the inspiration to turn despair into action. bottom line? If we want to beat the heat, we need to keep fossil fuels in the ground, unburned. Which means challenging the fossil fuel industry with moves to cut off funding from banks, asset managers and financial firms.
I think of the quote from Deuteronomy: “It is not beyond us in heaven.” Indeed, humans can make a new future. We have the capacity. We have the science, the resources, the people and the power. It is in our hands and in our hearts, and we can do it. We must.
Lauren Krueger is the co-leader of the Nassau County Dayenu Circle. She lives in Merrick.
Framework by Tim Baker
veterans, and by extension, those on active duty. o n Aug. 8, the Republican vice presidential nominee, J.D. Vance, accused Democratic vice presidential candidate tim Walz — with little evidence — of “stolen valor,” saying he lied about seeing combat “in war.” t hen Vance drew a comparison between his four years of service, during which he was a combat correspondent in the Marine Corps, and Walz’s 24 years of service, during which he achieved the highest enlisted rank in the Army National Guard.
Neither Walz nor Vance has seen, as Vance says, “any real fighting.” In either case, their choice to serve was commendable and should not be a topic of criticism. t he underlying issue is the one that deserves every patriot’s attention: the disdain for those in uniform by the draft dodger at Mar-A-Lago. t here is well-cited evidence of former President Donald t rump demeaning veterans, including remarks made about the sacred grounds of U.S. military cemeteries in Normandy, France, and Arlington, Virginia. He categorizes us as suckers and losers. He is the last person this apolitical veteran would choose to be commander in chief of our
William Keller is a 21-year Navy veteran
who served in Vietnam and on six ships, two of which he commanded. He was also a professor of national security affairs at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.
The hats were courtesy of Let’s Sing Taylor — Eisenhower Park, East Meadow
