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Proposed Amity code challenged By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

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Emil Pavlik, former mayor of Amityville Village, celebrated his 90th birthday watching the annual village parade as it marched past his home July 4. Emil is shown, bottom row, fourth from left, with his wife Judy, family and friends who joined in the celebration.

Former village Mayor Emil Pavlik celebrates a patriotic birthday Former Amityville Village Mayor Emil Pavlik celebrated his 90th birthday July 4 surrounded by family and friends as the village’s annual Independence Day parade passed his home. Pavlik, pictured with his wife, Judy, and loved ones, has spent much of his life serving the Friendly Village and the surrounding community. A lifelong Amityville resident and graduate of Amityville High School and Stevens Institute of Technology, Pavlik served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1962 before beginning a career in the aerospace industry with Republic Aviation and Grumman Aerospace. Pavlik served as an Amityville Village trustee from 1976 to 1981 before serving

as mayor from 1987 to 1997. His public service has also included leadership roles with the Suffolk County Village Officials Association and Tri-County Village Officials Association, as well as service with the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency. He currently serves as chairman of the Town of Babylon Ethics Board. Pavlik has remained active in numerous local organizations, including the Amityville Historical Society, Amityville Masonic Lodge, Amityville Cemetery Association and St. Mary’s Church. Pavlik and Judy raised three children in Amityville, and he is the grandfather of five. —Carolyn James

An Amityville landscaper challenged proposed village requirements for landscaping vehicles and trailers at a public hearing on Aug. 10, saying the regulations would be too costly and restrictive. The village board held off on a decision on the proposed law, which would require landscaping vehicles to display a village decal and conspicuously post the company’s name and village decal on each vehicle and trailer operating in the village. The company name would have to be at least 2 inches high and placed prominently on the left side of the vehicle or trailer, according to the proposal. Ralph Moellendorf, an Amityville resident and landscaper, said the village’s regulations are becoming more restrictive than those in other communities. “I have licenses to work in Nassau County, Suffolk County, the Town of Babylon, Massapequa Park and Oyster Bay, and Amityville, which is supposed to be the ‘friendly village,’ is the toughest,” he said. “You guys make it hard to work here because of your regulations.” He also raised concerns about the requirement that

landscaping vehicles display metal stickers on their vehicles. The village also requires landscapers to place cones in front of and behind their landscaping vehicles while they are working as a safety measure. Moellendorf said that requirement is another restriction on landscapers. Moellendorf was the only speaker at the public hearing. The board said it would consider his concerns. “We will certainly consider your concerns and see what can be done,” said Mayor Michael O’Neill, adding that the board’s concern focused primarily on the safety of landscapers and residents they are serving. “We want to ensure that there are legitimate landscapers working on our resident’s properties and in village streets,” O’Neill said. O’Neill added there has been a “surge” of landscapers working throughout the village recently. “This law addresses our concerns about safety,” he said. “As a board we should know who is working in our village.” O’Neill said the board would address Moellendorf’s concerns and meet with him about the issue. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Lewis Brisbois celebrates new Garden City office Erin O’Neill of Amityville and Alexa Weiss of Massapequa are among the attorneys at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP as the national law firm expanded its Long Island presence with a new office in Garden City. O’Neill is a partner with the firm and Weiss is an associate. The firm celebrated the opening with a July 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 100 guests, including attorneys, clients, members of the judiciary, business leaders and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is also the Republican candidate for governor. The nearly 5,000-square-foot office, which opened in April, is centrally located to serve clients throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties and the New York metropolitan area. “The opening of our Garden City office reflects our longstanding commitment to Long Island and the clients, businesses, and communities we have served here for more than two decades,” Greg Katz, managing partner of Lewis Brisbois’ New York offices, said in a news release. “This office allows us to better serve our Long Island clients, provide attorneys with a convenient local workplace, and strengthen our ability to attract top legal talent seeking the resources of a national platform combined with a meaningful local presence.” He said the office will provide a convenient location for attorneys and clients while helping the law firm recruit legal

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National law firm — Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP — opened a new office in Garden City. From left were Matthew Aracich, president of The Building & Construction Trades Council of Nassau & Suffolk Counties, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, New York Managing Partner Greg Katz, and Jill Altarac, Katz’s sister. talent seeking a local presence backed by a national practice. The firm has represented businesses and organizations for more than 20 years on Long Island. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm with offices across the country. The firm repre-

sents companies ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to small and mediumsized businesses, as well as public entities, insurers, and individuals, across a broad spectrum of litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters. Since opening its Garden City office,

the firm has joined the Nassau County Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association, Long Island Metro Business Association and the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. — Jeffrey Bessen

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Members of the Amityville PreK–5 PTA marched alongside students, families and the Amityville 6–12 PTSA during the North Amityville Day Parade.

Amityville PreK PTA earns school of excellence designation The Amityville PreK-5 Parent Teacher Association has earned the 2025-27 National PTA School of Excellence designation for all three elementary schools in the Amityville Union Free School District. The designation, earned in the PTA’s inaugural year, recognizes Northeast Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School. “Earning the National PTA School of Excellence designation for all three of our elementary schools—Northeast, Northwest and Park Avenue—in our inaugural year is an incredible honor,” said Kayla Cooper, president of the Amityville PreK-5 PTA. “Building a new PTA across three schools required families, volunteers, teachers, staff and administrators to come together with a

shared vision and build something meaningful from the ground up.” Presented by National PTA, the School of Excellence designation recognizes PTAs and schools that demonstrate a commitment to family-school partnerships that support student success and well-being. The yearlong program encourages schools and PTAs to gather community feedback, develop data-driven action plans and strengthen family engagement. “This recognition is a testament to the power of partnership,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert said. “To earn the National PTA School of Excellence designation for all three of our elementary schools in the very first year of establishing the Amityville PreK-5 PTA is an extraordinary accomplishment. It reflects the unwavering

Members of the Amityville PreK–5 PTA prepared for the annual Glow Run, which raised more than $25,000 to support programs and opportunities for students across the district’s three elementary schools.

dedication of our families, teachers, staff, administrators and PTA volunteers who have worked together to create welcoming school communities where every family has a voice. Strong family-school partnerships are essential to student success, and this recognition affirms our commitment to working together to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.” The program recognizes schools that engage families as partners in education through collaboration, communication and opportunities for meaningful involvement in their school communities. “This award does not mean we are perfect; it represents our commitment to listening, learning and continually improving in partnership with our school community. It recognizes every-

one who gave their time, shared ideas, completed surveys, attended events and helped us establish a strong foundation for family engagement and communication,” Cooper said. “We are incredibly proud of what we accomplished together in just one year, and we look forward to continuing this important work so every child and family feels welcomed, heard and connected.” The PTA’s activities have included participating in the North Amityville Day Parade, organizing an annual Glow Run and hosting a Trunk or Treat event. The Glow Run raised more than $25,000 to support programs and opportunities for students at the district’s three elementary schools, according to the district.

The Amityville PreK–5 PTA welcomed students and families to its annual Trunk or Treat,

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Copiague: Police said more than $1,100 in merchandise was stolen from Target, 1149 Sunrise Highway, Aug. 4. Following an investigation, police arrested Bryan Pafundi, 38, of 35 Harbor Place, Massapequa, and charged him with the crime.

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East Farmingdale: Police said a flatbed vehicle cover was cut and tools were taken from a 2019 Ford parked on Lincoln Avenue Aug. 4. Police did not indicate how much the stolen property was worth but reported $200 in damage to the vehicle. North Amityville: Police said a woman stole approximately $10 worth of merchandise from the 7-Eleven at 827 Broadway Aug. 6. The theft was reported at 1:14 p.m.

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Copiague: Police said two unidentified men were observed taking bank checks from a mailbox at 1295 Great Neck Road Aug. 5. The pair also went into the building, but police said nothing additional was taken. The theft was reported at 11:40 p.m. Aug. 5.

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Driving while intoxicated/impaired: Andrew Roland, 41, of 107 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage; Salvatore Vangeli,

46, of 1 14th Ave., West Babylon; Deshawn Carter, 34, of 21 Hackmatac St., Central Islip; Alvaro Machuca, 43, of 25 Clark St., West Babylon; Lester Gonzalez, 48, of 10320 188th Place, Jamaica; Jessica Fickeisen, 37, of 90 10th Ave., West Babylon; Brieonna McGinn, 28, of 13 Carman Blvd., Massapequa. Criminal mischief: Luis Soriano, 23, of 15 Brompton Place, Huntington Station; Dorothy Bethea, 34, of 17 Sunset Ave., Wheatley Heights. Petit larceny: Travis Toomer, 34, of 81 Lincoln Ave., East Farmingdale; Nicholas Commissio, 65, of 822 4th St., Lindenhurst; James Wilson, 35, of 3553 Great Neck Road, North Amityville; Jorge Mogollonurrutia, 34, of 258 Nichols Road, Wyandanch; Katie McGovern, 40, of 296 Waldo St., Copiague; Claudel Mentro, 38, of 199 N. 26th St., Wyandanch; Patrice Walker of 44 Brefni St., North Amityville; Naome Jackson, 23, of 391 North Delaware Ave., Lindenhurst; Claudel Mentro, 38, of 119 N. 26th St., Wyandanch; Desiree Sanchez, 44, of 395 Garibaldi Ave., Copiague. Grand larceny: Andre Minderson, 25, of 24 1st Ave., Central Islip; Tara Brown, 50, of 21 Sutton Court, Deer Park; Magdalene Plante, 33, of 188 Maple St., Islip.

State police investigate fatal Captree boating incident A 58-year-old man died after a 16-foot Boston Whaler capsized at Captree State Park on Aug. 7, according to New York State Police. At about 8:37 p.m., New York State Police, New York State Parks Police, Suffolk County Marine Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the Captree State Park piers for a report of a boating incident.

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For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com. • St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 464-4899. SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 • Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569. MONDAY, AUGUST 24 • Copiague School District Board of Education Meeting: 7 p.m., Everett E. Newmann III Adminisittrative Offices at Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague. For more information, please call (631)-8424015. • Town of Babylon Planning Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-4434. TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 • Copiague Chamber of Commerce General Dinner Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Carney’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 136 Broadway, Amityville. The cost is $35 per person. Please RSVP at info@ copiaguechamber.org or call (631) 484-2677. • Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway,

Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-7468. • Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential. • Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 • Copiague School District Board of Education Meeting for hiring purposes only: 5:15 p.m., Everett E. Newmann III Administrative Offices at

Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague. For more information, please call (631)-842-4015. • Town of Babylon Rental Review Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-4434. • Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential. • Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 • Amityville Rotary Club Meeting: 8 a.m., Brownstones Coffee, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For more information, please call President Carolyn Dodd at (631) 374-8712. • Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com. • Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-3012. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 • Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569. • St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 464-4899. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 • Amityville Village Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. The market will be every Saturday until October 24. For more information, call (631) 264-0152. • Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville.

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WE Summit empowers leaders to ‘own their power’ By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Nearly 300 women gathered at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville on Aug. 4 for the Long Island Herald’s fourth annual Women’s Executive Summit, a day focused on leadership, health, wealth and personal growth. This year’s “Own Your Power” theme brought leaders across industries to share insights on overcoming challenges, building confidence and seizing opportunities. The event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions designed to help attendees invest in themselves and their futures. The day began with a warm-up session, “Be the CEO of You,” led by Susan Gatti, founder of Disruptive Spark Group. Gatti encouraged attendees to reflect on their goals and identify what they hoped to gain from the summit. “We make an investment in ourselves when we come to an event like this, but what we really want is a change,” Gatti said. “The change won’t happen here. It will happen after.” Through a values-based activity, Gatti helped participants focus on their priorities and use those values as a guide for making decisions. Opening remarks were delivered by Stuart Richner and Amy Amato of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE, followed by remarks from Mistress of Ceremonies Kristin Thorne, a five-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter with the Law & Crime Network. “Owning your power means believing in yourself, even when someone else does not,” Amato said. “It means having the courage to launch the business, ask for the promotion, negotiate your salary, take care of your health, build your financial future, and become the leader you were meant to be.” Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island was honored by Richner Communications with the Community Impact award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering girls from across the region. Proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit. The first panel, “Own Your

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Hundreds of powerful executives and entrepreneurs attended the fourth annual Women’s Executuves Summit earlier this month.

Voice,” explored leadership and confidence. Moderated by Sharon Wyman, president and CEO of Discover Long Island, the discussion featured Lillian Paley, vice president of business development at Silver Lining Homecare Agency; Palmina Whelan, capital program director for The New Terminal One; Carina Tom, president of NU World Connect Title LLC; and Suzette Gordon, president and CEO of SCO Family of Services. Panelists shared personal stories about overcoming self-doubt, entering male-dominated industries and learning to advocate for themselves. Whelan reflected on being one of the only women in aviation construction meetings early in her career. “No one is going to speak for me, no one is going to promote me, no one is going to be my cheerleader,” she said. “I realized I had to own my voice.” The summit also featured two blocks of “Power Sessions” covering topics such as hospitality, selfcare, branding, productivity and personal development. During the “Own Your Health” panel, moderated by Kristyn Hodgdon, co-founder and chief creative officer of Rescripted, experts discussed the importance of women advocating for their health and understanding their bodies at every stage of life.

The panel included Dr. Helen Hsieh, founder and medical director of Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, founder of The Beauty Cellar NY; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, of Ideal Body Med Spa; and Dr. Meredith Vandegrift, board-certified plastic surgeon at Vandegrift Plastic Surgery. Speakers encouraged women to move beyond simply “feeling fine” and instead focus on achieving their best health. “Fine is not the same as feeling your optimal best,” Mashkabova said, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s body and seeking answers when something feels wrong. The “Own Your Wealth” panel focused on financial independence and preparation. Moderated by Elisa De Jesus, senior vice president and private client advisor at Bank of America, the discussion featured Kerri Winans Kaley of The Bristal Assisted Living, Michelle Moreira-Jodice of Valley Bank, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction and Christina Rosas of Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. Panelists stressed the importance of financial literacy, asking questions and staying engaged in financial decisions. “Financial confidence doesn’t come from knowing all the answers,” Moreira-Jodice said. “It comes from asking the right questions and building trusted relationships.”

The summit concluded with two keynote presentations. Carrie Skowronski, CEO of Leadology, delivered “Dare to Lead: Reimagine Leadership for the Modern Workplace,” discussing mindset, growth and stepping outside comfort zones. Skowronski encouraged attendees to embrace challenges and recognize their own strengths. “In order to own our power, we have to name our power,” she said. Renee Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, closed the event with “A Life Inspired by Passion & Purpose,” sharing her journey from storyteller and writer to community leader. Flagler encouraged women to recognize their talents and use them in service of others. “Passion is the vehicle that gets us to our purpose,” she said. “Take your gifts, indulge your passion, let it lead you to your purpose and serve your people.” Throughout the day, attendees were reminded that leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by confidence, resilience and the willingness to create meaningful change. For more photos, click here: https://richnerlive.com/richner-event/womens-executive-summit/ For more info on RichnerLive, click here: https://richnerlive. com/

Herald Publisher, Stuart Richner, left, and Executive Director, Amy Amato, surprised Executive Director, Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island with the Community Impact Award, event emcee Kristin Thorne at right.

Justine Del Prete, left, with ARC Excess & Surplus, Claudia Rodriguez of RichnerLive, Izabella Bobkiewicz and Agnieszka Supel representing Merrill Lynch Bank of America Corporation, Jenna Grasso of The Retreat, Catherine Fee of Empire Government Strategies, and Bridget Mantello with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.

The Own Your Voice panel: Moderator Sharon Wyman, left, CDME Discover Long Island, with panelists Suzette Gordon, of SCO Family of Services, Carina Tom, of NU World Connect Title, Lillian Paley with Silver Lining Homecare Agency, and Palmina Whelan of The New Terminal One.

Moderator Elisa De Jesus, left, of Bank of America led the Own Your Wealth Panel with panelists Kerri Winans Kaley, CSA, representing The Bristal Assisted Living, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction, Michelle Moreira-Jodice, of Valley Bank, and Christina M. Rosas, with Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC.

Carolynn Eiple and Judith Rivera with CareFirst Home Solutions.

CEO Lab Founder & Executive Consultant Natasha Zaytseva was another Power Session speaker.

Jo Marie Sacco, left, of Jo Marie Hair and Beauty and Dr. Stephanie Cooper, with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology enjoyed the exhibit.

Power Session speaker Tammy J. Cohen, of TC Brand Consulting spoke during the second power session.

People’s Alliance Federal Union CEO Carol Allen, left, with VP of Business Development & Marketing Jennifer Gunn.

Closing Keynote speaker Renee Daniel Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement Inc., left the crowd with a powerful message — A Life Inspired By Passion & Purpose.

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From the Own Your Health panel, panelists, left, Helen Hsieh, MD, FACOG, Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, FNP, The Beauty Cellar NY; Meredith Vandegrift, MD, FACS Vandegrift Plastic Surgery; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, Ideal Body Med Spa.

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In other village business, the trustees: • Approved storage of trailer permits for Finn’s Marina at 65 Meadow Lane and RS 777LLC at 60 Sprague Ave., and approved trailer-storage renewals at 81 Dixon Ave., 16 S. Ketcham Ave., 52 Maple Place and 46 Greene Ave. • Paid the law firm of Bond, Schoeneck & King $3,585 for its work on Police Benevolent Association negotiations. • Paid Laser Industries $574,421, plus

an additional $95,000 in project increases, for the bicycle and pedestrian path installed from Broadway to John Street. • Approved a request for the Amityville PBA to hold the annual Thomas H. Smith Ragamuffin Parade on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m., from 9/11 Memorial Park on Broadway to the Ireland Place parking lot. A special trustees meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 8:15 to 9 a.m. at Village Hall, third-floor courtroom, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville.

Upcoming village events •Amityville has several community events scheduled in the coming weeks. •Beach Blast & Fireworks: The village will host the event Aug. 22, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., at Amityville Beach. •Supper by the Bay: The Mutant Kings will perform Aug. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at James A. Caples Memorial Park, end of South Bayview Avenue. •Fridays on the Green: The Abate Family Band will perform Aug. 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Greene Avenue and Broadway. The event is hosted by the Amityville Chamber of Commerce. •Play Music on the Porch Day: The event will take place Aug. 29, throughout the village. Locations are available on the village website. Musicians or residents interested in participating can contact Dennis Siry at wyrldsiry@aol.com.

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S. C. Exec. Ed Romaine together with other county officials celebrate the announcement of this year’s Oyster Jamboree

S.C Oyster Jamboree Aug. 15 The second annual Suffolk County Oyster Jamboree will return to Harborfront Park in Port Jefferson on Aug. 15, bringing together local oyster growers, family activities and historical attractions to celebrate Suffolk County’s shellfish industry. County Executive Ed Romaine joined local officials, community leaders and the Long Island Oyster Growers Association to announce the event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “The Suffolk County Oyster Jamboree was a tremendous success last year and we look forward to bringing this wonderful event to the north shore this summer in scenic downtown Port Jefferson,” Romaine said. “Our oyster growers and our aquacultural workers are essential to our regional economy. This event not only provides family-fun entertainment, but supports an essential industry within our County.”

Building on last year’s inaugural event, this year’s jamboree is part of Suffolk250, the county’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Port Jefferson Harbor will host the Liberty Clipper, a modern replica of a Baltimore Clipper-style schooner. North East Aviation Services will also present an air show featuring antique aircraft. Visitors can also explore a replica Revolutionary War camp with historical demonstrations and activities throughout the day. Free shuttle buses will operate about every seven minutes during the event. The jamboree will feature 14 local oyster growers, contests, a beer and wine garden and additional attractions. A rain date is scheduled for Aug. 16. More information is available at suffolk250.org. —Carolyn James

OBITUARY

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

George N. Iwasiuk, a longtime Suffolk County police officer and 62-year member of the West Islip Fire Department, died July 30. He was 81. Mr. Iwasiuk lived his entire life in a home on George Street in West Islip, a home built by his father and grandfather. He and his wife, Shirley, had been married for 59 years and raised their family there. “Family was everything to him,” said his wife. “He had a heart of. gold and. a great sense of humor. He loves his family and his community.” Mr. Iwasiuk served as a Suffolk County Police Officer from 1970 through1987. He joined the fire department as a probationary firefighter with Mohawk Engine Company 5 on Aug. 13, 1964. “From his very first calls, his dedication to the craft was clear, and it wasn’t long before he was entrusted with greater responsibility within the company,” fire department members wrote on Facebook. “He was incredibly proud to be a Mohawk

member, and any Mohawk member will tell you he played a major part in the company becoming known as ‘The Pride of West Islip.’” Mr. Iwasiuk became the department’s first 60-year member. Standing beside him for nearly six decades was his wife, Shirley, who herself served for 50 years with the West Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. “He was a true gentleman,” said former West Islip Fire Chief Jack Parrett, who was also a longtime friend of Iwasiuk. “He set a great example to the younger volunteers and was always ready to teach or calmly explain things to them.” Mr. Iwasiuk rose through the ranks, serving as captain of Mohawk Engine Company 5 from 1970 to 1972, chief of the department from 1979 to 1981 and commissioner from 2000 to 2011. He was also a member of the Fund Drive Committee and the Bar-X Boys Racing Team and played a vital role in the creation and operation of the department’s Marine Division. As an ex-chief, Iwasiuk was also a mem-

ber of the Ex-Chiefs Association of the West Islip Fire Department, as well as the Islip Town and Town of Babylon Chiefs Council. Kevin Parrett, a member of the fire department, wrote that Iwasiuk was one of the kindest men he had ever met. “Rest in Peace Chief and thank you for all the wonderful memories,” Parrett wrote. Nina Haberek Tooker, a former neighbor, wrote that Mr. Iwasiuk had a fun-loving nature and was always kind to her. “Now that his work on earth is done, may he rest in peace,” she wrote. Mr. Iwasiuk is survived by his wife,

Shirley; his children, George and his wife, Kelly, and Carolyn Sesso; and his grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Thomas and Matthew Iwasiuk, and Deanna, Lauren and Gregory Sesso. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Lawrence Sesso. Mr. Iwasiuk reposed at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 1225 Montauk Highway, West Islip. A funeral service was held there Monday, Aug. 3.

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Members of the Bay Village Civic Association— Suzanne Carl, President Joan Donnison, Colleen Nugent and Kathy Ward, man the association’s tent at the Farmers Market.

There is something for everyone at the Bay Village Civic Association’s Saturday morning Farmers Market.

BVAC’s Farmers market takes root in Amityville By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Fresh produce, specialty foods and handmade goods are finding a regular home in Amityville, where the Bay Village Civic Association is hosting its annual farmers market on Saturdays through Oct. 24 at First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway. The market features food vendors including Dobler Farms, Baked at Home, Frank’s Italian Market, Horman’s Pickles, Montauk Fish and Angie’s Empanadas. New local vendors Butterfly Bouquets and Sweet Clemen-

tine’s Deli also will participate. Craft vendors include Crochet by Pat, Liz Knits, Silk Petals and others. The Amityville Library will have a table with information and giveaways, while the Bay Village Civic Association will sell “Amityville on the Bay” merchandise and share updates about events in the village. The association has sponsored the market since 2010. “We always thought this was a wonderful way for neighbors and community to come together,” said Joan Donnison, president of the Bay Village Civic Association. “When we started

A wide variety of bright, fresh fruits and vegetables is available every week from Dobler’s Farms in Deer Park.

there not a lot of farmers markets around. Now there is more competition, but the vendors are happy with the response they have gotten.” Donnison said that, in addition to Amityville residents, people from nearby communities also attend the market. “We see a lot of people from neighboring towns, which is nice,” she said. Farmers markets can provide farmers and other local producers with additional opportunities to sell their products while giving shoppers access to fresh fruits and vegetables. New York state’s Farmers’ Market Nutri-

tion Program aims to expand farmers’ sales, encourage healthy communities through fresh produce and promote economic development. For Amityville, the market also serves as a gathering place where shoppers can meet vendors, discover seasonal foods and learn more about the products they buy. The market is held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 24. For more information, contact amityfarmersmarket@gmail.com or bayvillagecivic@aol.com, or visit bayvillagecivic.org.

Fresh baked breads, a variety of pickles and other specialty items are available at the market each week.

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President Trump joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County P.D.’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City last Friday. Trump endorsed Blakeman’s campaign for governor. its bail laws and immigration policies, while praising Blakeman’s record. Outside the police training center, meanwhile, more than 100 protesters gathered at a designated protest area on Endo Boulevard. They included Nassau County Democratic Party officials, community leaders and residents. Civil rights attorney Fred Brewington led protesters in chants, including, “This is what America looks like today and we’re not going away.” Adrienne Adams, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, was among the speakers. She crit-

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President Trump used a visit to Nassau County last Friday to tout falling crime rates and to endorse County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for governor, while more than 100 protesters gathered nearby to criticize the administration’s policies on immigration, health care and affordability. Trump spoke at the Nassau County Police Department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, in Garden City, where he praised local law enforcement and repeatedly pointed to Nassau County as a model for public safety. “Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 one safest county in America,” Trump said, citing a 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. He also praised Blakeman, saying, “We’ll get Bruce in there. We’ll change it around,” as he urged New Yorkers to support the county executive’s gubernatorial campaign. Blakeman credited local and federal law enforcement cooperation for the county’s crime record. He also highlighted Nassay’s agreement with federal immigration authorities, saying the county had removed about 2,000 immigrants with criminal records in one year. He cited cases involving attempted murder, rape, robbery, carjacking and drug dealing as examples of the people he said had been removed. Trump’s remarks largely focused on crime, immigration and his administration’s support for law enforcement. He cited newly released FBI statistics that he said showed the largest reduction in violent crime in American history in 2025, along with additional declines in murders and robberies in 2026. He also criticized Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s criminal justice policies, particularly

icized both Trump and Blakeman, saying that Blakeman was the president’s “biggest cheerleader” and urging voters to reject what she described as their extremism. “Keeping our community safe doesn’t stop at law enforcement,” Adams said, arguing that public safety also includes health care, dignity and the ability to afford essential care. Adams criticized Trump’s health care and food assistance policies, and said that Blakeman would take Medicaid cuts further. Sen. Siela Bynoe, county elected officials and community leaders also addressed the crowd, focusing on the cost of living, health care, immigration and ICE enforcement. For supporters who attended the Trump event, however, public safety remained the central message. Nikolai Glushkov, 23, founder of the Glen Cove Young Republicans, came to the rally to support congressional candidate Michael LiPetri Jr. as well as Trump and Blakeman. Glushkov, a lifelong Nassau County resident, said he was encouraged by what he heard about crime reductions. “I took away [President Trump’s] impact on the national level on keeping the crime safe in Nassau County, reducing that along with Blakeman,” he said. Glushkov said he believed that Nassau’s record under Blakeman could serve as a model for the rest of New York. “We are the safest county, and we got to make New York state the safest state this November,” he said. The rally and the nearby protest underscored the political divide surrounding Trump’s visit, with his supporters emphasizing crime and law enforcement while opponents argued that health care, affordability and reforms in immigration policy should be made higher priorities.

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By HUNTER FENOLLOL

Compiled by Christie Leigh Babirad

Regina Lospinuso

Vinnie Lospinsuo

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First grade teacher, Marion G. Vedder Elementary School, North Babylon I like to try and clean out my closets and drawers and start thinking about the routines and the students I will be teaching.

Eighth grade teacher, Woodmere Middle School, Hewlett I’m coaching football during the summer.

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Christopher Lospinuso West Islip Majoring in psychology at St. Joseph’s University, age 21 I’m waking up early. Courtesy Christopher Lospinuso

Samantha Smith

First grade teacher, Tooker Avenue Elementary School, West Babylon I prepare by looking back on the past school year and using that as a way to get started on my new curriculum. That helps me prepare to be the best teacher for the year ahead. Courtesy West Babylon School District

Jayleen Gomez

West Babylon, age 16 I start by going to the library more, going to sleep a little earlier and waking up a little earlier each day. I try to start thinking about September while still enjoying every bit of the summer. Courtesy West Babylon School District

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What helps you get back into routine after summer break?

STEPPING OUT

Chicken Kebabs

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad

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Keep the backyard sizzle going

By Karen Bloom

ummer hasn’t left us yet, so we surely want to keep firing up the grill. As August winds down, backyard gatherings, poolside get-togethers and easy weeknight meals continue to call for the smoky, flame-kissed flavors that make grilling a summertime favorite. But late summer is also a good time to move beyond the usual burgers and hot dogs. From grilled vegetables and seafood to perfectly seared steaks and creative takes on familiar favorites, a little variety can bring new life to the backyard menu. Whether you’re keeping things casual or adding a touch of elegance to an endof-summer soirée, the grill offers plenty of possibilities. So before summer slips away, turn up the heat and try something a little different.

Chicken Kebabs With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kebabs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh ﬂavors. • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place

chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down. Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad A quick and easy marinated grilled skirt steak will spice up any gathering. Pair it with a roasted corn salad that embodies the season’s fresh ﬂavors — a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil, and avocado. • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces • 1/3 cup Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 large garlic clove, crushed In a large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad. Corn Salad: • 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked • 2 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 small red onion, diced • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s on tour to celebrate. Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be.It became the ﬁrst streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full.

Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

• 2 tablespoons lime juice • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1/4 teaspoon salt To prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce to taste, and salt; toss to mix well.

Spiced Sweet Potatoes A simple spice rub makes a tasty complement to grilled sweet potatoes, adding some extra zest that gives potatoes some pizzas. • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise. Mix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes. Grill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve potatoes warm.

Celtic Festival and Highland Games The sounds of bagpipes, the rhythm of Irish step dancing and the spectacle of Highland Games return to Old Westbury Gardens. The refreshed edition of its annual summer festival celebrates the rich Scottish Irish and Welsh traditions woven into Long Island’s Celtic communities. The Highland Games remain a centerpiece, featuring centuries-old tests of strength including the caber toss, sheaf toss and stone put. Entertainment for all ages, including performances by songwriter-vocalist Andy Cooney, acclaimed as “Irish America’s favorite son,” and others; along with and tempting eats and a marketplace round out the day.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets at oldwestburygardens.org. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.

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Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy the exhibition of outdoor sculpture at the historic summer estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Klemperer’s sculptures. a haunting assemblage of animal forms that span imaginary, endangered, familiar, and exotic species, celebrate natural history and the nonhuman world through evocative interactions with the surrounding environment. Using materials salvaged from scrapyards, she composes ecological narratives that respond to the history and collections of Suffolk County’s first public park and museum. Her brilliant use of gestural lines captures the spectator’s attention and invites museum-goers to reflect on the relationship between an interest in animal life and the incessant push of human industry. Visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579

‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’

Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for an immersive exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director, renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan). It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of related videos play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888

Aug First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry

This food pantry is available for anyone in need of a

• Where: Geiger Park, Grand Blvd., Deer Park • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-3000

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The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes AcoustiRats, an acoustic duo dedicated to stripping Good Rats classics down to their raw, essential form. Fronted by Stefan Marchello, lead singer and 36-year veteran of the Good Rats, alongside guitarist Matt McCarthy, who also did a run on guitar with the band. Between them, they’ve got decades of Good Rats DNA in their blood. With comedian Jordan Lauterbach.

Melissa Etheridge

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,” Melissa Etheridge sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song of the Academy Award- and Grammy Award-winning artist’s 17th studio album, “Rise.” She then takes a pause, the flurry of her guitar and her bandmates’ boisterous sounds fading out, before she practically shouts with unbridled joy: “God I love being alive!” The words say so much. But in that pause — just a few seconds long — it’s as if she’s reflecting on everything that has happened in her life since she last released an album of new material, 2019’s “The Medicine Show,” and all that is to come on this remarkable, emotional mosaic of songs. Etheridge is known for powerful rock vocals, emotional songwriting, and live shows that feel both personal and energetic. Her • Where: The Paramount, 370 concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, New York Ave., Huntington and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big • Time: 8 p.m. reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that • Contact: ticketmaster.com or same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material. paramountny.com

little extra support. • Where: First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ongoing • Contact: (631) 5875838, administration@ firstpresbabylon.org, firstpresbabylon.org.

Fridays on the Greene

Come out to Greene Avenue in Amityville Village for their street party. Enjoy music featuring the Tammi Flyntz All Star Band and order in to have your dinner delivered from local Amityville restaurants. Tables and chairs are provided, first come/first served. • Where: Greene Ave., at the corner of Broadway Route 110, Amityville • Time: 6-10 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-6000

Thrift Shop

Stop by Simpson United Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop for some unique finds. • Where: 30 Locust Ave., Amityville • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 789-2569

St. Mary’s Thrift Shop Stop by St. Mary’s Thrift Shop to

check out some found treasures. Choose from collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. • Where: St. Mary’s, 175 Broadway, Amityville (enter from rear parking lot) • Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: (631) 464-4899

Oedipus by Sophocles

Vanderbilt Museum’s Shakespeare in the Courtyard series continues with the Athenian tragedy, one of the great landmarks of Western theater. It’s performed by the Carriage House Players in the Mansion’s beautiful Spanish Revival courtyard. $20, $15 seniors and students. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 8 p.m.: also Aug. 23 and Aug. 26 • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579

Aug Village of Amityville Beach Blast

Join in the fun at the annual Village of Amityville Beach Blast. Come for an afternoon of beach time and stay for the live music with High Street. Music

starts at 5 p.m. and fireworks will take place over the Great South Bay at 9 p.m. • Where: James A. Caples Memorial Park, End of S. Bayview Ave., Amityville • Time: 5 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-6000

Farmers Market

Stop by for fresh produce and products from various vendors. Open every Saturday until Oct 24. • Where: First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville • Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-0152

Church Attic Thrift Shop First United Methodist Church welcomes all to their weekly thrift shop.

• Where: 25 Broadway, Amityville • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail. com

Aug Summer tunes

The Town of Babylon’s concert series continues with John Maurice Restrepo Jazz Quintet. Bring your

• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame. org or (631) 689-5888

Aug First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry

This food pantry is available for anyone in need of a little extra support. • Where: First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ongoing • Contact: (631) 5875838, administration@ firstpresbabylon.org, firstpresbabylon.org

Aug Nourish Babylon SitDown Dinner

Every Monday Nourish Babylon holds a sit-down dinner. All are welcome to attend. • Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Babylon. • Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m. • Contact: (631) 661-5757

Having an event? Items on the Calendar 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 kbloom@ liherald.com.

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Cats are often blamed breaths. These episodes can be life-threatening. for igniting allergies in Veterinarians first their humans, but our rule out other heart and lifestyles may be causing lung problems, includasthma attacks in cats, ing through a blood test too. Irritants such as cigfor feline heartworm arette smoke, dust, poland a fecal test for lunglen, lit candles, aerosol worm. A careful history, sprays and certain types tests and X-rays may of cat litter can all create link the cat’s problem to inflammation in cats’ airirritants that, if elimiways and worsen their nated, could lessen or asthma. stop the symptoms. HowJOANNE About 1 percent of pet ever, 23 percent of asthcats suffer from feline ANDERSON matic cats have normal asthma, which causes lung radiographs. coughing, wheezing and Vets suggest isolating environshortness of breath. Slightly more female cats develop asthma, and mental triggers one at a time to pedigree Oriental breeds such as pinpoint the culprit — or culprits. S i a m e s e a n d H i m a l a y a n s s e e m Some owners find that switching from sand-style litter to newspapermore prone to the condition. Chronic asthma in cats usually based pellets helps. Indoor cats appears between the ages of 2 and may improve after a furnace is 8. Inflammation in the small pas- cleaned or its filters are changed frequently. Some cats do better sageways of the lungs, known as when their owners cut down on bronchioles, eventually causes perfumes and sprays. them to thicken and collapse when Wintry weather produces breaththe cat inhales, making it difficult ing difficulties in certain cats, so for the cat to catch its breath. Anxithose felines should definitely stay ety or stress can worsen an epiindoors. Smokers should spare sode. their cats from the woes of secondAsthma can range from mild to hand smoke. severe, but during a serious attack, Treatment varies depending on a cat takes labored, deliberate

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Public Notices

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, August 25th, 2026. Public hearings begin 6:00pm. NEW APPLICATIONS: • Ahmed Hossain APMT-26-64 310 13th Street Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM#0100-86-1126 • Danielle Meyer APMT-26-27 132 Lake Drive Copiague, NY 11726 SCTM# 0100-214-240 • Shaquan Williams HAPT-4573 4 Avon Drive Amityville, NY 11701 SCTM#0100-1741-25 • Doris Gomezcoello HAPT-4265 818 Windmill Ave North Babylon, NY 11703 SCTM#0100-144-274 5. Stephen & Vinghing Brumberg APMT-26-78 24 Woodbine Ave West Babylon, NY 11704 SCTM#0100219-2-34 Printing Instructions: R E N E WA L S B Y AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL

BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED. All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory Apartment Review Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York. Amityville Record: Wednesday, Aug 19th, 2026 26-172 8/19 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA JACLYN M PALADINO, Plaintiff, v. THOMAS PALADINO, Defendant Civil Action No. 25 FV0377 ORDER FOR SERVICE OF PUBLICATION. Plaintiff having moved the Court for an order directing service to be made upon defendant Thomas Paladino in the above styled action by publication of summons, and it appearing to the Court from the verified Complaint and Affdavit in support of such motion that Defendant is a nonresident and that the action is an action in which a defendant may be served by publication to O.G.G.A. 9-10-71 it is ORDERED that service Upon Thomas Paladino be made by publication as provided by law. This 8th of December, 2025, Chris Nesmith Judge, Superior Court Northern Judicial District presented by: Jaclyn M. Paladino, Plaintiff pro se. 12/17, 12/24, 12/31, 1/7 7908287 26-173 8/19, 26, 9/2, 9

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): PUBLIC HEARING/ DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/LIFTING OF COVENANTS A N D R E S T R IC TIONS JOB#: PLAN-26-18; 10 Michael Drive Associates: SCTM# 0100-069.00-03.00005.031, 0100-069.0003.00-005.027 and 0100-069.00-03.00005.030: Zone - GIndustry(Light): SEQRA – Type II Action: Proposes an updated site plan to reflect 2015 seating change, along with closing the existing curb cut on Bi-County Boulevard, new curbing, ADAsignage, seal coating, re-striping, and lifting of Covenants & Restrictions of overflow lots.: Property is located on the north side of Michael Avenue between Broadhollow Road and Bi-County Boulevard and the west side of Bi-County Boulevard, 410' north of Sea Lane, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the

above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Amityville Record 08/19/26 26-174 81/9 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, on the 12th day of August, 2026, subject to a permissive referendum as provided for by Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: The COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT maintains an App ar atu s R e s e r ve Fund under Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law in which account there is sufficient funds to accomplish the purpose hereinafter set forth; namely the purchase of a chief ’s vehicle and associated equipment; and it is proposed to complete said purchase, in order to maintain the high standards of the COPIAGUE F I R E D E PA R TMENT in the discharge of its duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the community and said purchase is deemed in the best interests of the residents of the COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT. The res-

olution further provides that there be transferred from the present Apparatus Reserve Fund of the COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT a sum not to exceed One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time to effect such purchase. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a mandatory referendum as provided for by the General Municipal Law is required to be held. Dated: August 12, 2026 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BABYLON ATTEST: Donna Marano District Secretary 26-175. 8/19 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, on the 12th day of August, 2026, subject to a permissive referendum as provided for by Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: The COPIAGUE F I R E DI ST R IC T maintains a Buildings, Furnishings and Equipment Reserve Fund under Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law in which account there

is sufficient funds to accomplish the purpose hereinafter set forth; namely, the purchase of an equipment trailer and it is proposed to contract for such purchase, in order to maintain the high standards of the COPIAGUE FIRE DEPARTMENT in the discharge of its duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the community and said purchase is deemed in the best interests of the residents of the COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Building, Furnishing and Equipment Reserve Fund of the COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT a sum not to exceed Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars for said purchase, and t he Dist r ic t Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time to effect such purchase. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a mandatory referendum as provided for by the General Municipal Law is required to be held. Dated: August 12, 2026 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS C O PIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BABYLON ATTEST: Donna Marano District Secretary 26-176. 8/19 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, on the 12th day of August, 2026, subject to a permissive referendum as provided for by Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: The COPIAGUE F I R E DI ST R IC T maintains an App a r at u s R e s e r v e Fund under Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law in which account there is sufficient funds to accomplish the purpose hereinafter set forth; namely the purchase of a rescue pumper; and it is proposed to complete said purchase, in order to maintain the high standards of the COPIAGUE F I R E D E PA R TMENT in the discharge of its duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the

community and said purchase is deemed in the best interests of the residents of the COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Apparatus Reserve Fund of the COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT a sum not to exceed Four Hundred Thousand ($400,000.00) Dollars and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time to effect such purchase. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a mandatory referendum as provided for by the General Municipal Law is required to be held. Dated: August 12, 2026 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BABYLON ATTEST: Donna Marano District Secretary 26-177. 8/19

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y sister and I called our father’s friends “Uncle Jack” and “Aunt Sue” Smith (not their real last name). We lived in Mount Vernon, the boot of Westchester County, and they lived in Floral Park. My sister and I believe our dad met Jack through work: Both were vacuum cleaner salesman. Jack and Sue lived with their two daughters and a French bulldog name Dinky on a leafy street that ended at the gate to the local school playground. The four of us, the two girls and my sister and I, played together, swam together and talked about our dreams together. As teenagers, or near-teens, we would shoot baskets or run around in the playground. I still have pictures of the four of us at play, framed in my living room. The Smiths owned an inboard motorboat, the Sue Jean, which they docked at the Freeport Yacht Club. The boat had an upper deck, with equipment for extra

steering; a galley, beds and a head down below; and an aft area for sitting, talking and fishing. I remember once catching two sea bass on one line with two hooks. We’d dive off the boat into the Long Island Sound. Once when I was 9 or 10, I dived into the water with my glasses on. Oops and ouch! At Gilgo Beach, we docked next to other boats, and were always reminded to watch that our hands didn’t get caught between two gunwales. A friend’s aunt lost a thumb that way. At the dock, we cooked over a grill. From there we walked on sand for hours and explored parts of Jones Beach. Other times, we drove directly to Jones and spent the day in the sun. I recall a Native American exhibit that featured a woman I later learned was named Rosebud, from a book by Marjorie Weinberg-Berman. Of course, there were the inevitable bad sunburns and the occasional tumble in a rip current that scraped our backs. Both often necessitated a respite from the sun and the surf. Those summer memories are deeply ingrained, and remind me of family

love, friendship, freedom and learning. They’re captured in my mind and in photos. While life took us on different career and health journeys, the four of us stayed in touch for a long time. One of the ironies of life is that when I moved to Long Island to work at Adelphi, I met the former boyfriend of one of my “cousins.” We had seen each other often as kids, and found ourselves at the same events as adults. There are other summer memories, of course, but the summers on Long Island were all joy, all fun, with no other obligations. In later years, most of my summer memories are of work — jobs at the local pool or as a camp counselor. I found new forms of joy, like being complimented for a job well done or seeing other people benefit from my efforts. Some of the books that have inspired me over the years were summer reads. I remember in particular “Attorney for the Damned,” a biography of Clarence Darrow, with chapters describing his preparation for the defense in the Scopes trial, the case against Dr. Ossian Sweet and the Leopold-Loeb murder trial.

hey were full of joy and fun — but they’re also a great time to learn.

During one summer between college semesters, when I wasn’t working, I tried to transcribe “The Canterbury Tales” into contemporary English, an effort celebrated by neither my professor nor me. Over the years I have counseled my children and friends’ children about the importance of taking advantage of summertime to expand knowledge and hone skills, explore the world of work — and have fun. It is a respite from school, yes, but it has its own subjects to study and master, including sports, the arts and self-discipline. The school year doesn’t allow for much exploration, given homework and daily chores, but summer provides the flexibility to play sports, attend concerts and dramatic performances, visit museums and art exhibits as well as work. These opportunities for personal growth were among the reasons that a colleague and I wrote “Letters to Students,” one chapter of which is “Trust Yourself.” Summer is a great time to explore new interests, make new friends and save money for college, especially on Long Island. Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”

Mississippi is proving the worth of charter schools

f you want to know what’s best for our children here in New York, look at the state of Mississippi. Deep-South states such as Mississippi were once ridiculed for their educational systems. They had underpaid teachers, shoddy supplies and dismal test scores. Northeastern states, meanwhile, paid a fortune for their schools and, for a time, had the highest test outcomes. But that was long ago. Over the past few decades, state aid to local education in New York has tripled, and the price per pupil in our state is now the highest in the nation, over $36,000 per year. That’s twice the national average — and about three times what Mississippi spends. Yet New York test scores continue to drop, and now rank in the middle of the pack among the 50 states. Meanwhile, the reforms implemented by Mississippi starting in 2014 have revolutionized the learning process. The state didn’t need to increase taxes. It simply employed common-sense solu-

tions: make sure kids show up at school, and enforce standards that they have to live up to. Third-graders had to pass a comprehensive exam before they were promoted to fourth grade. Social promotions ended. That didn’t mean you were automatically left back, because help was provided for those who were struggling. Summer school came into vogue again. Miraculously, Mississippi jumped from the bottom of the pack to No. 1 in reading comprehension for fourth-graders and No. 1 in math for fourth- and eighth-graders. It also went back to the proven practice of using phonics to help kids read. The policy wonks of recent decades ditched phonics for new, glitzy programs that didn’t work, but made them rich. We can be thankful that our state is finally reversing this failure. But instead of New York following Mississippi’s lead on higher standards and more competition, teachers’ unions in our state are trying to keep us in the abyss. While many New York public schools continue to show dismal results, with the exception of some of the better

schools on Long Island and in Westchester, charter schools have shown great success. That’s why there are lines around the block of minority parents trying to get their children into these better schools that spend less, but impose discipline and higher standards. They are succeeding by producing better outcomes. But when charter schools were finally allowed, in the administration of Gov. George Pataki, as part of a deal to get lawmakers a pay raise, there were caps placed on their number. And despite their marvelous success, elected officials beholden to the unions have kept those caps in place. Just recently, two more charters were approved for Long Island. That’s a godsend for many parents. But instead of embracing these successful schools, teachers’ unions have tried to shut them down. (Critics say the students are cherry-picked. Not true. They are admitted by way of a lottery, and studies show that public schools actually improve because of the competition.) When they couldn’t win through the legislative process, they’re now trying to shut them down through the courts. In trying to pass inflated school bud-

n New York, meanwhile, our teachers’ unions are trying to keep us in the abyss.

gets in the past, the unions would constantly say it was for the kids. It rarely was. It was usually about higher wages and benefits. And now we see that their attempts to block the charter schools are simply attempts to prevent their membership from shrinking, thereby strengthening their power. If the unions really were concerned about the welfare of the kids, they would drop their efforts in the courts and allow parents, especially those of minority children, to have a choice, like those in Mississippi do. Like Mississippi, Florida went from the bottom to the top of the rankings for student achievement after it allowed school choice and privately funded scholarships to flow with the students to the schools they preferred. These states have reduced absenteeism with good old-fashioned discipline, but in woke New York City, officials dramatically reduced enforcing discipline, ridiculously claiming that it was discriminatory against minority students. We can once again be the best if the unions would just back off their opposition. Steve Levy is president of Common Sense Strategies, a political consulting firm. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as an assemblyman and as host of the podcast “On the Right Side.”

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Parents are partners, not spectators

s children head back to school, parents naturally want to make sure their kids succeed — good grades, positive relationships with teachers and classmates, and a school year filled with opportunities. That instinct is understandable. Parents have an important role in their children’s education. They should know what their kids are learning, monitor attendance and academic progress, communicate with teachers and school officials, attend meetings when appropriate, and ask questions when something doesn’t seem right. When a problem arises, parents shouldn’t be afraid to address it. The key is to address problems with the school rather than automatically trying to solve every problem for the child. Children need opportunities to develop independence, responsibility and confidence. Those qualities develop when they are given the chance to navigate challenges themselves. No parent wants to see a child struggle with a difficult assignment, receive a disappointing grade, have a disagreement with a friend or feel frustrated by a teacher’s decision. The natural reaction can be to intervene immediately. Send the email. Make the phone call. Explain the situation. Fix the problem. Sometimes intervention is necessary. Parents should step in when a child is

letters Why are we talking about measles again? To the Editor: It happened a long time ago, but I still remember my childhood bout with measles. I was 7. Measles had been going around my elementary school for months. Many of my second-grade classmates had already been sick. With no vaccine available, everyone was at risk. Early that spring, it was my turn. I felt flushed and tired in school one afternoon, and by the next evening was running a fever and feeling achy. The days that followed were awful. I developed a hacking cough and a sensitivity to light. When my temperature hit 102 one night, my parents took turns bathing my arms, chest and forehead with cool washcloths. I remember the worried looks on their faces. After six rough days, I began to

being bullied, facing discrimination, dealing with a serious safety concern or encountering a problem that requires adult assistance. But a forgotten assignment can be a lesson in organization. A poor grade can be a chance to understand what went wrong and develop a better approach. A disagreement with a classmate can teach a child how to communicate, compromise and resolve conflicts. A difficult interaction with a teacher can teach a student to respectfully advocate for him or herself. School is about far more than academics. It is also where children learn how to function in the world. They learn to meet deadlines, ask questions, accept constructive criticism, work with others, make decisions and live with the consequences. They won’t always get it right. And that’s OK. Mistakes aren’t necessarily signs that a child is failing. Often, they are evidence that a child is learning. The goal of parenting is not to eliminate every mistake, but to help children understand them and become better equipped to handle the next challenge. Teachers and schools have an obvious role in this partnership. Educators should communicate clearly with families, offer appropriate opportunities for parents to be involved and recognize that they know their children in ways

teachers cannot. At the same time, schools must give students space to develop their own relationships, voices and responsibilities. The partnership works best when everyone understands their roles. Parents provide support and guidance. Teachers provide instruction and expertise. And students, increasingly as they grow older, take responsibility for their own education. That balance may look different in kindergarten than it does in high school. A young child may need considerable parental assistance getting organized, completing routines and understanding expectations. An older student should gradually take more ownership — contacting a teacher, tracking assignments, preparing for a test or addressing a problem before a parent becomes involved. The ultimate goal is not to have children depend on their parents indefinitely. It is to prepare them to become capable adults who can make decisions, solve problems and recover when things don’t go according to plan. As a new school year begins, parents should remember that their children are not projects to be perfectly managed. They are young people learning how to become independent. The job is not to make sure students never stumble. It is to make sure they know how to get back up.

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ong Island innovation has helped solve some of our country’s greatest challenges of the past. America needs our help again in a modern-day challenge, the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. When the United States was plunged into World War II, Long Island aircraft manufacturers produced airplanes like the P-47 Thunderbolt and the F6F Hellcat, which helped lead our country to victory in Europe and the Pacific. After President John F. Kennedy set the seemingly impossible goal of landing a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s, less than three weeks after America’s firstever manned spaceflight on May 5, 1961, it was Long Island engineers who created the lunar module that made Neil Armstrong’s “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” possible.

During the Cold War, Long Island was the birthplace of the F-14 Tomcat, arguably the U.S. Navy’s most iconic fighter jet, made even more famous in the movie “Top Gun.” Alzheimer’s is another great challenge, a growing public health crisis, nationally and locally. More than 7 million Americans, including over 400,000 residents of New york state and 60,000 Long Islanders, currently live with Alzheimer’s. Those numbers will continue to rise rapidly without a cure or significant disease-modifying treatment. Scientific breakthroughs are the only way to make them possible. Those breakthroughs can happen right here. Just as innovative, locally based aerospace companies like Grumman and Republic met the challenges of decades past, world-class research institutions in Nassau and Suffolk counties can solve Alzheimer’s. The good news is that they’re already hard at work. Researchers at NyU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, in Mineola,

n labs in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, there’s exciting new research.

Letters feel slightly better — still weak but less feverish. The rash that had covered my body gradually disappeared. I coughed less as the days passed. Almost three weeks after getting sick, I returned to school. In 1963, when measles vaccines finally became available, my mother said that no one would ever suffer from this dreaded disease again. Though her optimism was a bit premature — measles didn’t vanish overnight — the number of cases nevertheless declined steadily as more children became vaccinated. By 2000, the World Health Organization declared the disease essentially eliminated in America. But now measles is back, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 2,400 confirmed cases in 2026 — more than all of last year. In fact, the number of reported cases in the past 20 months is greater than the previous 24 years combined. CDC data also indicates that most of those infected are young and unvaccinated. While U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles, he has had a long histo-

are using genetic material collected in blood samples to examine what happens inside the brain cells of someone living with Alzheimer’s. By comparing the differences between these cells and those taken from healthy people, the team aims to develop ways to reprogram unhealthy neurons to behave more like those in healthy people. Scientists at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, in Manhasset, are exploring the causes of hallucination, agitation and aggression as they relate to Alzheimer’s, with the goal of developing new treatments. Neuropsychiatric symptoms are among the most difficult and heartbreaking situations families face when caring for loved ones with the disease, and are often one of the main reasons families move them from their homes to residential health care settings. Stony Brook University investigators are researching how crucial memory neurons, called cholinergic neurons, are damaged by Alzheimer’s. Drugs com-

ry of skepticism about vaccines, even pushing debunked connections between vaccines and autism. A chorus of anti-vaxxers share online conspiracy theories about the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. Now we have President Trump’s recent executive order calling for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to be administered to children in three separate doses rather than two, the standard practice. His order has dismayed and angered doctors and other health care professionals, who fear that more children will receive incomplete dosages or wind up completely unvaccinated. While a few thousand cases of measles may not strike some as serious, especially since most people recover from it, it’s astonishing that we’re even talking about a disease that was once practically eliminated. Shame on those who have stoked anxiety and confusion about MMR. And politics aside, there can be no excuse for putting any child at risk for such a miserable infection. Having the measles is no day at the beach. Trust me on that. RICHARD J. CONWAy Massapequa

monly used to improve memory in those with neurodegenerative diseases, known as cholinesterase inhibitors, target cholinergic neurons, but have only a modest effect. By better understanding how Alzheimer’s damages these neurons, Stony Brook’s research team hopes to develop new therapies that more effectively target and treat the damage and return the neurons to a normal state. Each of these projects, which are supported by grant funding from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, has the potential to yield a game-changing discovery that will forever alter people’s lives for the better. Challenges don’t scare Long Islanders, because we’ve stepped up to meet them head on time and time again. Dedicated, passionate research scientists are working tirelessly to meet the challenges of Alzheimer’s, because they understand what’s at stake. As with other great problems that Long Island helped solve, America, and all of humanity, will be grateful if we’re successful. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., of Merrick, is president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

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