Leslie Corwin, from left, Susan Hayes, Heather Maselli Castellano, Laura House Stein, and Ingrid Lea Bloomfield at the Mepham Who’s Who awards ceremony on Oct. 26. Hayes, Castellano, House Stein and Bloomfield were recognized with the Meritorious Service Award.
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For the first time since the pandemic, W.C. Mepham High School hosted its Who’s Who awards ceremony, celebrating honorees from the classes of 2020, 2022 and 2025, along with this year’s Meritorious Service Award recipients.
The Who’s Who awards, established by the Mepham Alumni Board, recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact in their professional and personal lives, but also within the greater community. Chairman Brian Levy noted that each honoree has “left Mepham better than they found it.”
Created in 1964 by the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District and reinstated in 1987, the Who’s Who Hall of Fame honors graduates who have made significant contributions to their communities and professions. As one of the oldest high schools in New York, Mepham recognizes alumni who exemplify excellence, leadership, and service.
This year’s Who’s Who honorees were Ingrid Lea Bloomfield, Class of 1984, Michael P. Frassetti, Class of 1966, Vincent R. “Bob” Ferrigno, Class of 1954, David Dachinger, Class of 1973, and Leslie Corwin, Class of 1965.
The event, held at Hofstra University on Oct. 26, was coordinated by Kevin Gallagher, president of the Mepham Alumni Association; Levy; Susan Hayes, Meritorious Service Award honoree and luncheon coordinator; and Mepham High School Principal Anthony DeMartinis.
Ingrid Lea Bloomfield: Class of 1984
Introduced by Levy, Bloomfield was honored for more than 30 years of nursing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1989, noting, “Hard work has never been a stranger to me.”
She continued her education at Stony Brook University, earning a post-master’s certificate as a nurse practitioner in 1994 and, most recently, a Doctor of Nursing
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Debra Markowitz is one of Long Island’s filmmaking figureheads, platforming independent creators while making movies herself.
Markowitz, of Merrick, has been the president of the Long Island Film and TV Foundation for over 20 years while working as an independent filmmaker with over 50 independent films. Next week, a new project will be added to the list.
Markowitz’s creativity is not bound to any one creative role. She has acted in and directed films and even written a few novellas.
ticipate in a Q&A with cast and crew.
The film follows a young man as he pursues a romantic relationship with his mature neighbor, and all the ensuing drama and comedy that comes from it.
“This is a really fun, sexy, light movie,” Markowitz said. “Things have just been so dark, and I just felt like I wanted to do something that would make me happy.”
his is a really fun, sexy, light movie.
“ First and foremost, I’m a writer and a storyteller.” she said. “If you can touch people, you can make them laugh, or you can make them cry, then you’ve done your job.”
“Wait List: A Love-ish Story” will make its first public appearance on Nov. 18 at the Bellmore Movies and The Showplace at 7 p.m., allowing audience members to be among the first to see the film and par-
The film was originally a much smaller short film which began production early last year, but the chemistry of the cast and crew inspired Markowitz to take it further.
“We shot it in one day, and once we finished filming, I said, you know what, I really want to know what happens to these characters,” she recalled.
The rest of the screenplay came together in five days. Following the casting of Markowitz’s colleagues for new roles, the operation expanded to film across Nassau and Suffolk County over the course of five
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By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com
As delays and reductions in federal food assistance ripple across New York, the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard is stepping up to meet growing demand from families struggling without their full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Millions of Americans have been affected by the recent disruptions to SNAP funding caused by the ongoing federal budget impasse. According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the state has issued full SNAP benefits to all eligible households despite the uncertainty at the federal level. Those scheduled to receive benefits on Nov. 9–10 have already received them, while others will continue to get their funds throughout the week.
While state officials have managed to maintain benefits in the short term, local food pantries are preparing for a possible surge in need should the federal funding situation worsen.
Karin McMahon, one of the founders and coordinators of the Community Cupboard, said the effect on Long Island families was almost immediate. The pantry, which serves residents in the Bellmore and Merrick school districts, has seen an increase in the number of households seeking food assis -
tance.
“People almost immediately were like, ‘Oh my gosh, my SNAP benefits were cut off. I’m not sure what to do,’” McMahon said. “Well, we’re here to help.”
The number of families using the cupboard’s services each week has climbed from about 33 to 44, according to McMahon. She added that the organization also expects to provide Thanksgiving baskets to roughly 100 families this year.
Despite the spike in need, McMahon said community generosity has been extraordinary. Scout troops, schools, and local organizations have launched food drives to keep shelves stocked. A summer volleyball tournament organized by State Sen. Steve Rhoads provided a timely boost in August, restocking the pantry before the start of the school year.
“When we come back from the summer, our shelves are pretty close to bare,” McMahon said. “So, when we
have something big like that at the end of the summer, we really need the boost in product to be able to give to the people.”
The cupboard’s volunteers have also stepped up in large numbers. Teachers, administrators, and students have been sorting and packaging donations, and McMahon said she currently has several Girl Scout troops scheduled to help in the coming weeks.
Donations have generally kept pace with demand, though some items are harder to maintain in stock. Cleaning products, laundry detergent, and protein-rich foods are among the most requested, along with kid-friendly snacks.
“Everything is running out a little more quickly,” McMahon noted.
For residents wishing to help, donations can be dropped off at Brookside during security hours. Bins are set up inside the entrance, and large donations can be unloaded with staff assistance. The cupboard also posts updates on Instagram to let followers know which items are most needed.
McMahon said she hopes the federal funding situation stabilizes soon but remains confident that Bellmore-Merrick residents will continue to support one another.
“The community has been incredible about helping the cupboard and donating,” she said.
Patriotism filled the gymnasium at Martin Avenue Elementary School on Nov. 7 as students waved flags, sang songs, and chanted “U-S-A” during a Veterans Day assembly honoring local service members.
Dressed in red, white, and blue, the entire school gathered to pay tribute to veterans — including family members of students and community residents — who have served in the armed forces.
The ceremony featured student reflections from Ashley Blitz, A.J. and Peter Lucas, Angelica Nardo, Rachel Padilla, Riley Ryan, and Matthew Telese, who shared original writings recognizing the courage and dedication of veterans. The honored guests received applause and cheers from the young audience.
As they entered the gym, children were given miniature American flags, which they waved proudly throughout the program. PTA Vice President Julie Walz encouraged the “Martin Avenue Lions” to give veterans a “roar of appreciation,” while music teacher Alexander Roff led students in singing “A Day for Honor.” A moment of silence followed in remembrance of all who have served.
In the school’s lobby, a posterboard display featured photos of family members of students and staff who are veterans. The school also organized a donation drive to benefit the Long Island State Veterans Home, collecting items such as hats, sunglasses, socks, toiletries, adult coloring books, markers, holiday decorations, and Hershey’s Kisses.
Principal Dr. Michael Yannucci closed the program by encouraging students to reflect on the meaning of Veterans Day.
“Veterans Day honors those who served our country,” he said. “Many of
us have veterans in our lives — parents, grandparents, aunts, or uncles. Our veterans are protectors, relatives, friends, and neighbors. Let us carry their courage and dedication in our hearts.”
Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11 to honor all men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday originated as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the end of World War I, and was later expanded to recognize veterans of all wars.
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Early on, we learned the estate planning phrase “There’s nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequals.” Who has children that are all the same?
Some children have received significant help from parents during their lifetimes while others haven’t. Many parents choose the “forgiveness provision” to address this situation at death, to either “equalize” any gifts made to some children during lifetime with those who did not or, in the alternative, to “forgive” any loans made to children and then make a gift in like amount to each of the other children by inheritance, before the estate is divvied up in equal shares. Conversely, lifetime gifts may also be ignored.
Next up is the problem of children who are partially or wholly estranged. Many clients wish to leave them a token amount but there are pitfalls to consider. One who is left considerably less than their siblings will often be angry and upset. They may demand that their siblings disclose what they received and even to pony up an equal share. Not only that, but the burden of telling that estranged child
they are getting less and delivering the paltry amount is left to the children who you wish to favor!
In our view, it is sometimes better to leave an estranged child out altogether than to stir up all the issues surrounding an inheritance much smaller than equal.
There are many valid reasons, however, to treat children differently. Some may have alcohol or substance abuse issues, learning disabilities or special needs, they may be immature and irresponsible, poor at handling money or a “soft touch” and, finally, they may have a spouse that dominates them and you do not want to see that controlling spouse get your money.
Sometimes parents leave more to the “needy” child, the old adage being that “the tongue always turns to the aching tooth”. If so, other children’s feelings may need to addressed. A letter to be opened after your death, explaining what you did and why, may go a long way towards soothing hurt feelings and avoiding misunderstandings, what we term the “emotional legacy”.
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A 14-year-old boy was killed in a tragic e-bike crash in North Bellmore on Nov. 6, according to Nassau County police.
Detectives said the incident occurred at around 7:05 a.m., when the teenager riding an e-bike was traveling west on Alice Avenue and attempted to cross Bellmore Avenue. As he entered the intersection, he was struck by a 2025 Chevrolet SUV driven by a 45-year-old woman heading south on Bellmore Avenue.
The teen, identified by school officials as Mepham High School freshman Jayden Flores, suffered severe injuries and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Following the accident, the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District released a statement from Superintendent Michael Harrington, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share with you some devastating news,” Harrington wrote. “Earlier this morning, student Jayden Flores, a freshman at Mepham High School, tragically passed away in an accident. We are all deeply saddened by this news and our hearts go out to his family, friends and all that knew him.”
The superintendent said crisis response teams were activated across the district to provide counseling and emotional support for students and staff.
“Our school counselors, social workers and psychologists will remain available as long as needed for any student or staff member who would like assistance during this difficult time,” Harrington said.
He added that the district would continue to support Flores’s family and classmates as they cope with the loss.
“This is an unimaginable loss,” Harrington wrote. “We will continue to sur-
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A memorial for Mepham High School freshman Jayden Flores stands at the corner of Bellmore Avenue and Davenport Place, where friends and neighbors have left flowers, candles and messages in his honor.
round his family and friends with love and support in the days ahead.”
A memorial for Flores has been set up on a tree near the corner of Bellmore Avenue and Davenport Place, where friends have placed flowers, candles, painted rocks, and emotional handwritten notes.
A GoFundMe page has also been created to support Flores’s family. The fundraiser, titled “Community Support for Jayden Flores’ Family,” has collected nearly $50,000 at press time and can be found at GoFundMe.com/f/CommunitySupport-For-Jayden-Flores-Family.
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By PATRICK MOQUIN sports@liherald.com
Trailing by 14 at the end of the first quarter, East Meadow came all the way back in the Nassau Conference II football quarterfinals last Friday afternoon, defeating Calhoun 28-20 in a hardearned victory.
The fourth-seeded Jets (6-3) defended their home field to extend their season and will play Garden City, riding a staterecord 63-game winning streak, in the semifinals at Hofstra University this Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
“Little bit of a slow start, but this team settled in,” East Meadow head coach Keith Lizzi said. “They managed to find a way. We chipped at it, and I just kept telling them to win every quarter. We won the second and we came out and played really well in the third. We held on and made some big plays.”
The fifth-seeded Colts (6-3) silenced the raucous crowd with two early touchdowns. Quarterback Timmy Lynch connected with senior Brandon Meyers for a 23-yard touchdown to kick off the game, and running back Joseph Smith
punched in a 1-yard score later in the quarter to put Calhoun ahead 14-0.
The Jets led for the first time midway through the third quarter. Smith conducted a 12-play drive, including a key fourth-down completion to senior Damian Daniels, that ended when James Galiano found open space for a 12-yard rushing touchdown. The extra point from Adel DelJanin gave East Meadow a 21-14 lead.
On Calhoun’s next drive, East Meadow senior Marko Radalj, waiting in the wings for his moment all game, made a perfectly timed play on a screen pass and returned the interception 50 yards for what proved to be the game-winning touchdown.
“Two or three plays before, I was getting ready,” Radalj said. “I was baiting the screen out. I saw the quarterback turn his head, so I went to the flat. I put my hands out and it went straight to my hands. That’s probably the biggest moment of my sports career.”
Calhoun didn’t fade away in the fourth quarter and responded to the interception with a nine-play drive that ended in a 10-yard touchdown reception
by Joseph Belbol, making it a one-possession game again at 28-20.
The Colts’ final drive began with 2:26 remaining, and a sack by East Meadow junior Alex Lengu on third down effectively snuffed out their last bid.
Calhoun head coach Nick Rawls spent time after the game to offer personal farewells to nearly every player. Since taking over the program four years ago, this year’s seniors had become the backbone of his tenure. As their season came to an end, he wanted them to be remembered for one thing.
“Their resiliency,” Rawls said. “This is the toughest group of kids I’ve ever coached. I think this is my 18th year, and this is the most resilient group of young men I’ve ever had. They surprise me. They’re never out. The situation is
By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com
At the Long Island Association’s Energy and Environment Committee meeting on Nov. 5, Carrie Meek Gallagher, the new CEO of the Long Island Power Authority, spoke about the future of energy on Long Island.
“Energy is very significant to our economy, our businesses and just our way of life here on Long Island,” Matt Cohen, LIA president and CEO, said. LIA is a nonprofit association that works to ensure Long Island’s economic vitality.
Gallagher, who took over at LIPA from John Rhodes in June, spoke with dozens of energy experts and local business owners about her priorities for the public authority, which owns the electric transmission and distribution system serving Long Island and the Rockaway peninsula. She has over 25 years of experience working in energy and sustainability in the public sector, having directed the Long Island office of the state Department of Public Service, and been the acting deputy secretary to the governor for energy and environment, and the regional director of the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
“Everyone here is committed to making sure that Long Island’s energy need are met in a clean, efficient and safe way,” Pat Guidice, business manger of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1049, said. “I can’t tell you how happy we at IBEW-1049 are that Carrie is now at the helm of LIPA, ensuring we have clean and efficient energy that will be provided to Long Island.”
“Carrie’s commitment to the people of Long Island is second to none,” Guidice added.
Gallagher said that her priorities are to ensure that there is a clean, reliable and affordable power supply, and to strengthen LIPA’s partnership with PSEG Long Island, which provides electrical service to customers.
“We need power — we need energy to run our economy,” she said. “We know affordability is really critical right now, so that’s something we’re continuing to
focus on.”
Entering contract negotiations with local and outof-state energy providers over the next three years, Gallagher said she is focused on cutting costs without impacting performance. She has also continued outreach about LIPA’s Time-of-Day program, which allows customers to choose when they use electricity, at varying rates.
Gallagher assured attendees that LIPA is prepared for days of high-energy demand. “We have enough capacity on any given day to meet even our peak demands,” she said.
Clean energy — which, she said, Long Island is very committed to — helps relieve the grid in times of high demand. South Fork Wind, she said, has been providing LIPA with power for over a year. She said that Long Island leads the state in solar installations, with nearly 100,000 customers and businesses receiving solar energy. While federal tax incentives for solar power will expire at the end of the year, Gallagher said that LIPA is working with state and local partners to create an alternative option for residents looking to go solar.
“Solar works here,” she said. “We know Long Islanders are willing to adopt it, and we want to continue that momentum, as it really does make a difference.”
According to the state Department of Public Service’s 2024 Electric Reliability Performance Report, Gallagher said, LIPA has outperformed all other overhead electric utilities in New York for five years. This shows that the agency has consistently provided energy to Long Islanders, and, she added, it continues to invest in ensuring that it can provide reliable and affordable service in the future.
The Wellington C. Mepham High School Class of 2026 successfully installed its 11th Flag Field of Honor on Nov. 2, continuing a cherished school tradition that celebrates community and service.
The installation was part of the Senior Service Learning Project, a collaboration between the school and the Ronald McDonald House.
Led by social studies teachers Kerry Dennis and Chris Patten, along with department chairperson Robyn Einbinder, the project also involved the support of Superintendent Michael Harrington, Principal Anthony DeMartinis, and Mepham library media specialist Shari Stack. The school’s custodial staff played a key role in organizing supplies and ensuring safety throughout the event.
The Flag Field of Honor honors the service of local community members, with the display remaining on the front lawn of Mepham’s Camp Avenue campus through Dec. 8. The project also continues to support Ronald McDonald House Charities, which provides free accommodations and support to families with children receiving medical treatment.
Since its start in 2009, the Senior Service Learning Project has raised over $815,000 for various charitable organizations, thanks to the dedication of Mepham students, staff, and the broader community.
By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com
The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce recognized Jackie Fithian of Bellmore as the Bellmore Chamber’s honoree at its annual breakfast on Oct. 31, celebrating her decades of entrepreneurship and community involvement.
Fithian was one of 36 people honored at the 40th annual Business Person of the Year and Legislative Breakfast at the Crest Hollow Country Club.
“I thought it was great,” Fithian said of the event. “I thought it was really nice. I’ve been working with the Bellmore Chamber for so many years, and it was nice that they recognized me.”
Fithian is the owner of Vital Signs Plus, a business she founded in 1986 in the basement of her Baldwin home. The company began before the digital printing era, when every sign was carefully hand-painted and lettered. Within a year, the growing business moved into a small storefront on Merrick Avenue, marking the first of several expansions driven by local demand and community support.
A Merrick native, Fithian established her business in the community where she grew up, believing it would be the ideal place to grow her company. Her decision proved successful, as Vital Signs Plus gained a strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer service. The business eventually relocated to a larger space just off Sunrise Highway, where it operated for 19 years, serving a wide range of local businesses and residents.
In 2007, the company transitioned to a smaller-scale operation and moved to its current location in Bellmore, where it continues to thrive. Over nearly four decades, Vital Signs Plus has adapted to changing tech-
nologies while maintaining its focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail. The company specializes in custom signage, including truck and boat lettering, and continues to serve clients across Long Island, from Bellmore to as far east as Montauk.
Beyond her business accomplishments, Fithian has been a dedicated and active member of the Bellmore community. She has lived in Bellmore since 1991 and has been involved with the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce for more than 35 years, volunteering with the organization for over a decade. Her early contributions to the chamber include hand-painting the original street festival banners that once hung over Sunrise Highway, symbolizing her long-standing commitment to local events and small business development.
“I love the Bellmore community,” Fithian said. “It’s been wonderful. I grew up in Merrick, so it’s not like I moved very far. Bellmore and Merrick are such wonderful places, both of them. They are just wonderful communities.”
The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce was established in 1979 when representatives from chambers across Nassau County—including Great Neck, Hicksville, Merrick, Hempstead, Baldwin, Westbury, Long Beach, Levittown, Freeport, Garden City, Franklin Square, East Meadow, Massapequa, Rockville Centre, and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce of Long Island—met to discuss issues affecting the local business community.
At subsequent meetings, the group agreed to form a council to address shared concerns such as legislative advocacy, community development, parking, and membership growth. Meeting monthly, the organization evolved into a formal advisory body that continues to provide leadership, coordination, and support to chambers of commerce throughout Nassau County.
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
For members of American Legion Post No. 1082, Daniel Bliss stood as a testament to the difference one person can make in a short amount of time.
Anytime there were things that needed to be done around the post, he was there.
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An active part of the East Meadow American Legion Riders — the motorcycle division of the veterans service organization — Bliss died on Oct. 26, 2025, in a tragic accident after being struck by a vehicle on North Jerusalem Road. The driver, identified as Patrick Thompson of Levittown, was arrested and accused of driving under the influence. Bliss, of North Bellmore, was pronounced at the scene. He was 63.
Mark Papagni, commander of the Sons of the American Legion in East Meadow, told the Herald that Bliss joined the organization in May.
“He came over and immediately start-
ed helping out around the post after he got his membership,” Papagni said. “He was just a good person.”
Bliss was not a veteran himself, but gained membership through his father, Papagni explained. The American Legion Riders division of East Meadow’s post was recently formed, and Bliss was part of the inaugural group.
A plumber, Papagni said Bliss was planning to help make refurbishments around Post No. 1082’s headquarters on
Bellmore Road.
“He only came to us in May,” Papagni said, “but he made a big impact immediately. Anytime there were things that needed to be done around the post, he was there. By trade, he was a plumber — he was ready to pitch in.”
Papagni’s term as commander expires in June, and he had considered Bliss to be part of the group of members that would lead the organization forward.
“I just expected him to be around,”
Papagni said.
Bliss was honored at a ceremony at Post No. 1082 on the Tuesday following his death, and at a memorial service at the Jewish Memorial Chapels in Levittown on Nov. 1. An obituary, shared online, said that Bliss was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Ila, and survived by his fiancée, Raquel Osteikoetxea, his sister, Donna Bliss and her husband, Mickey Dosse, his nephews Nicholas and Justin, and nieces Arianna and Samantha, along with many other family members and friends. Bliss also had a dog, Bella — a faithful companion who provided him joy and comfort.
His passion for motorcycles was more than just a hobby, the obituary shared — it was a way of life. He found true freedom on the road, it added, especially when riding with his American Legion brothers. His dedication to the American Legion’s mission was unwavering, and he will be remembered as someone who was always ready to step up for veterans.
“Those who knew Danny will remember him for the words that best described him: kind, generous, and handy,” the obituary on Jewish Memorial Chapels’ website said. “He left a lasting impression on everyone he met, and his legacy of service and friendship will continue to inspire. Danny’s life was a testament to the power of kindness, and his memory will be a beacon of light for all who had the privilege of knowing him.”
By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
The next National Hockey League All-Star Game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont.
For only the second time in franchise history, the New York Islanders will host the NHL’s All-Star game. The league announced Oct. 24 UBS Arena will be the site of the 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend. The event is scheduled for Feb. 5, 6 and 7, and the weekend’s festivities will be broadcast by ESPN and ABC. Additional information on the midseason showcase, including ticketing and broadcast information, will be announced when available.
Islanders season ticket members will receive priority access to the event.
“We have been looking forward to UBS Arena playing host to one of our major League events since before construction of this wonderful arena began,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “We have every confidence that the Islanders organization, led by Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky, will deliver a celebration that will make the greater New York region and the NHL proud.”
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UBS Arena in Elmont will host the NHL All-Star Weekend Feb. 5-7, 2027, the league announced Oct. 24.
The Islanders had originally been awarded the 2026 All-Star Weekend, but that was cancelled this past spring when the league decided not to hold the game in the same year as the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Milan, Italy. The idea then became to turn the weekend into a pre-Olympics event, but the NHL decided to nix that as well to allow players to focus on travel and preparation for the Olympics.
It is now expected each NHL Club will organize an Olympic Winter Games send-off for its respective players traveling to Italy, with more details to be announced in the near future.
Islanders forward Mathew Barzal, who has appeared in the NHL All-Star
Game three times (2019, 2020 and 2024) and in 2020 won the fastest skater competition, is excited about the event coming to Elmont.
“It’s exciting that the All-Star Game is coming to Long Island,” Barzal said. “UBS Arena is one of the best buildings in the league so it will be great to show off the dressing room and the amenities we have as players. It’s going to be great for our fans to see the best of the best take the ice on the island.”
Fans can sign up to receive news and updates on the 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend by going to nhl.com/events/ all-star/nhl-all-star-weekend.
The NHL experienced a new wave of interest last winter when the traditional All-Star Game was replaced by the 4 Nations Face-Off, a four-team tournament contested by winners Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland.
The 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend will mark just the second time the Islanders will host NHL All-Star activities, with the first being the 1983 edition, featuring the Campbell Conference AllStars defeating the Wales Conference All-Stars 9-3, and Wayne Gretzky claiming NHL All-Star MVP honors at Nassau Coliseum with a then-record four goals. It’ll also mark the first All-Star Game in the state of New York since 1994, when the New York Rangers hosted it at Madison Square Garden.
Kevin gallagher, the president of the mepham alumni association, addresses the crowd during the ceremony.
Practice in 2024. Bloomfield’s clinical career included positions at Winthrop University Hospital and North Shore Cardiology. She also served four years in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, attaining the rank of captain during her tenure.
After relocating to Georgia in 2019, she chose to “give back,” becoming an adjunct nursing instructor at the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing at Mercer University.
“Looking back over the past 40 years of my career, it has been a rewarding and challenging profession,” Bloomfield said.
Michael P. Frassetti: Class of 1966
Dave Krinskey, who sponsored Frassetti’s application, spoke on his behalf, as Frassetti was unable to attend.
Frassetti earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from Long Island University and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969 to 1973 as part of the Titan II missile crew in Arizona.
A musician and composer since his Mepham days, Frassetti went on to win an Emmy Award for music composed for a Phoenix-based ABC-TV program. He currently serves as composer-in-residence for the North Valley Chorale in Phoenix.
“His work has earned numerous awards for composition for guitar, voices and multiple idioms,” Krinskey said.
Vincent ‘Bob’ R. Ferrigno: Class of 1954
Sponsored by Mepham Alumni Board member Roy Probeyahn, Ferrigno was honored with the Who’s Who Award in 2022 and was represented in absentia.
After graduating from Mepham, Ferrigno attended Hofstra University, later building a successful career as a developer and serving as an embarkation logistics manager in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Probeyahn noted that Ferrigno’s philanthropy became a defining element of his legacy.
“Bob’s financial success enabled him to embark on a path of philosophy and caring that had an outsized impact on
people inside and outside the Jacksonville, Florida, community,” he said.
Ferrigno also volunteered for more than 10 years at a Jacksonville homeless center.
Leslie Corwin: Class of 1965
Corwin, honored in 2020 and sponsored by Bob Fellows, spent five decades in the legal field. He served as managing partner of the New York office of Eisner LLP, which he helped launch, and currently sits on the board of the Peter C. Alderman Foundation.
At Mepham, he was student council president, speaker of the House of Representatives and editor of The Buccaneer. He went on to attend Brown University and Fordham University School of Law.
“I love my years at Mepham, and I love my profession more than words can adequately express,” Corwin said.
“Thanks to the marvelous education I received at Mepham, I am truly blessed to have been able to do what I always wanted to do.”
David Dachinger: Class of 1973
Heather Castello, who sponsored Dachinger’s 2020 nomination, spoke on his behalf.
Dachinger graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1978 with a degree in composition. His music has been featured during the Super Bowl, NBA games, The Masters, U.S. Open Tennis, Kentucky Derby, college football broadcasts, and programs including “Dateline,” “Fox News,” “Biography” and “Jeopardy.”
“Today, David is a successful and highly respected composer with a goal to create music that reaches a person’s soul,” Castello said.
Dachinger is also a lieutenant with the Connecticut Fire Department and a best-selling author.
The Meritorious Service Award recognizes outstanding service to the Alumni Association and Mepham High School. Those honorees included Hayes, Mepham teacher and community leader Heather Maselli Castellano, Laura House Stein, who revitalized the Alumni Association, and Katherine Costello.
ATTENTION STUDENTS: THE HERALD IS HOLDING A CONTEST TO DESIGN HOLIDAY WRAPPING PAPER
THE WINNING DESIGNS WILL BE PRINTED AS HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP IN 12/4/25 & 12/11/25 ISSUES OF YOUR HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Who can enter: There will be 2 categories: Students in grades k-5. Students in 6-12
One entry per student
Deadline: Entries must be received by 5 p.m.
Friday, November 14, 2025
Requirements: All entries should have the student’s name, age, address, telephone number, email, grade and school printed on the back. Design can be reflective of all religious holidays. Entries will not be returned.
Mail or hand-deliver to:
Wrapping Paper Contest
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2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530 OR Scan and email to:
(No Photos of Artwork Will Be Accepted). Winners will be notified by email or phone by November 21
• Must use 8 1/2 x 11” unlined paper, copy paper or construction paper.
• Be creative & original.
• Use bright colors.
• Fill the entire page.
For more information contact Ethan Kimbrell at ekimbrell@liherald.com or
Charmed and Healing in Bellmore, a cozy metaphysical shop, is inviting the community to explore the celestial side of spirituality with a free “Introduction to Angels” class on Dec. 5. The event will focus on learning about angels and archangels and how to connect with them through guided meditation.
The session will be led by psychic medium Shaun Tannenbaum. Store owner Lori McGuire said the event welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
“You don’t have to believe in any certain thing to come to this class,” McGuire said. “You just need to want to let positivity in.”
Located at 305C Bedford Ave., Charmed and Healing has been a part of the Bellmore community for five years. The shop offers reiki energy healing, meditation sessions, sound bowl therapy and psychic readings and also sells various spiritual items.
McGuire opened the business in 2020, following a career in the fashion industry.
“It was really just to bring people together, to kind of lighten the energy, raise the vibration, let go of negativity, and really just start healing themselves,” she said.
To reserve a spot for the 8 p.m. class, call 516-673-6554.
— Brian Kacharaba
By Karen Bloom
Before we get ready for the big feast, take some time with your family to feast on some Disney magic. The holiday season lights up, once again, as the latest Disney On Ice tour skates into UBS Arena with “Jump In!,” now through Nov. 16. As always, Mickey and the gang start audiences off on some wild adventures from the moment everyone settles in their seats. It’s a jumpin’ and jivin’ ride that begins with a touch of Mickey’s Magical Mouse Pad. Yeah, that’s right, even Mickey has embraced technology with his special version of an iPad!
Truly an outsized spectacle, over 50 characters gather in this —all-new — extravagant showcase of some of Disney’s most beloved tales. Disneyphiles will jump for joy when new characters from “Moana 2” and Anxiety, the newly-introduced emotion in the “Inside Out 2” sequel, appear on ice. Anxiety is, of course, joined by the other characters we all know so well: Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear.
Everyone can navigate those thrilling high seas with Moana and feel all the feels in the vibrant world of “Inside Out 2” when these beloved films come to life on ice for the first time. And, naturally, there’s so much more.
Help Stitch fix a glitch as mayhem ensues across the ice, stroll the bustling metropolis of “Zootopia,” glide through the icy realms of “Frozen,” marvel at the playful“Toy Story” universe and travel to the vibrant world of Colombia with the Madrigal family in “Encanto.” Plus, everyone is always in awe when Ariel, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Tiana arrive in a dazzling parade of Disney princesses.
These unforgettable characters and their adventures are fully alive as families are transported to world where imaginations soar — and in true Disney spirit “anything can happen if you just believe.”
And that’s how it is for Andrew Austin. The Chicago, Ill.-based skater, who joined the Disney On Ice ensemble in 2022, after concluding his competitive skating career — is certainly living his dream.
He, naturally, has been a Disney fan since childhood (a prerequisite of sorts for skaters in the show). His first experience with Disney on Ice came around age 6, Austin recalls.
“I’ve always loved Disney, especially ‘The Lion King’ and ‘The Little Mermaid.’ A truly poignant memory for me is when my godmother took me [to the show]. I
• Now through Sunday. Nov. 16; times vary
• Tickets start at $40; available at ticketmaster.com or disneyonice.com
• UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont
have such a fond memory of being there with her.”
That memory has since become reality for Austin, who first laced up skates as 6-year-old.
“I soon realized I had a talent for skating and wanted to see how far I could push myself,” he says.”
At 23, Austin decided it was time, as he put it, “to make a new start and begin a new chapter.”
Disney beckoned and he never looked back.
“It’s all magical,” Austin says enthusiastically.
That word again. The Mouse House goes big on the magic — and the magic brings everyone together.
“It’s really about family togetherness and learning the magic of family so it’s a great time for all ages,” Austin says.
Like always, the skating brings a new dimension to the stories we know so well. You’ll see exciting visuals, thrilling stunts and mesmerizing choreography that fully immerse those both on ice and in their seats. The solos, pairs and fast-paced ensemble skating, along with acrobatic routines, keep everyone transfixed to the action unfolding.
“We’ve worked so hard to get to this point, the skating is truly top notch,” Austin adds.
Expect to see acrobatic stunts throughout the show. High-flying performers elevate skating to the next level, with gravity-defying aerial stunts.
It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes Gaelic Storm a true anomaly. The multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with. fans of every genre are attracted to their rich storytelling, energetic instrumentals, devotion to Celtic traditions and passion for their stagecraft. This dedication to their live show dates all the way back to the mid-1990s, when the band kicked off their career as a pub band in Santa Monica, Calif. Those performances ultimately led to their discovery that found the band appearing in the blockbuster film “Titanic” (where they performed “Irish Party in Third Class”), laying the groundwork for what would come, all while gaining a reputation as a genre-bending Irish rock band whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something uniquely creative.
Friday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. $68, $58, $48. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.
Princess Ariel soars above the ice to “Kiss the Girl,” and Rapunzel’s golden hair is brought to life by flowing aerial silks in a dazzling aerial routine with Flynn Rider.
Throughout it all, you’ll be singing along — no matter your age. Disney’s timeless catalog, including “Let It Go” (Frozen), “Try Everything”(Zootopia), “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (Encanto), “Get Lost” (Moana 2), and many more favorites, are all part of the exciting soundtrack.
Excitement is certainly a descriptive of the entire spectacle.
“It’s really special and exciting for the cast to see all those smiling faces. We’re so happy to see the how the kids connect with the characters ... I’m so grateful for this opportunity,” he continues.
A final word from Austin: “This really is about family togetherness and learning the magic of family, so it’s a great time for all ages. You’ll see how the magic comes from within.”
Matt Friend has been described as “a gift to comedy.” If you’re not familiar with him yet, now’s the time to find out what he’s all about. Truly an old soul in the body of a 26-year-old, the comedian-actor-impressionist — a 2020 graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School — discovered a love for comedy at the tender age of four after watching Austin Powers and mimicking the characters’ voices. His passion has since propelled him to great heights, amassing over 1 million followers on social platforms. Known for his impressive repertoire of over 250 impressions, from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet, he’s a beloved comedic figure on social media, stages and red carpets worldwide. Mattcontinues to captivate audiences with his stand-up shows across the U.S. and abroad. Impressions aside, Matt is a true intellect — wise beyond his years — a student of show business, comedy, politics, and culture.
Friday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
Join L.I. Cabaret Theatre for their latest performance. In this spirited show books in a library are brought to life in song and dance. A cast of 40 keeps the action moving along, with a live band and and a special appearance by Steve Mitchell as Elvis. The singers and dancers perform current hits, oldies and tunes from the Broadway stage, with a tribute to Woodstock and “Wicked.” With refreshments and post-show dancing until 1 A.M. Seating is night-club style at round tables. $30 per person, available in advance or at the door. Refreshments provided; guests can bring in your own food (just no pork or shellfish).
• Where: Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: licabaret@aol.com or (516) 946-7207
Collage workshop
Join Nassau County Museum of Art’s first Artist in Residence, John Grande, on a creative journey through personal expression and visual storytelling. Compose your own collage while exploring a variety of tools and techniques used by professional collage and mixed media artists including a range of cutting instruments and adhesive methods. Each participant will have their pick from a variety of vintage, printed and colorful papers, fabric and trim samples, post cards, magazine clippings, books, and other collaging materials. $50, $45 members. For ages 16+.
• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
• Time: Noon-3 p.m.
• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” With special opening weekend activities.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: Opening drop-in programs start at 1 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
members. Dinner is $10 per person.
• Where: 821 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: bellmorechamber.com or (516) 679-1875
Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to handson materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week Create a feathered sculpture with air-dry clay. $4 with museum admission.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon
• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
• Where: Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: landmarkonmainstreet. org or (516) 767-6444
For 50 years, two-time Grammy winner BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been hailed as the best Cajun band in the world. The band has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucets spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. Their distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass, captivating listeners from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, to Carnegie Hall, then all the way across the pond to Richard Thompsons Meltdown Festival in England. They are joined on this special tour by their good friend Richard Thompson. An iconic figure in British folk-rock, Thompson is arguably the genre’s greatest triple threat: a dazzling guitarist, an outstanding songwriter, and a strong and evocative vocalist. As one of the founding members of the group Fairport Convention, Thompson would have a seismic impact on both U.K. folk and rock, incorporating elements of traditional music (most effectively on 1969’s Liege and Lief) in a way that sparked a new interest in authentic British folk. He left the group by age 21, which was followed by a decade long musical partnership with his then-wife Linda, to over 30 years as a highly successful solo artist. A wide range of musicians have recorded Thompson’s songs including Robert Plant, Elvis Costello, R.E.M., Sleater-Kinney, Del McCoury, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Jones, David Byrne, Don Henley, Los Lobos, and many more. Thompson wavered between acoustic projects (2005’s Front Parlour Ballads) and more robust full-band efforts (2013’s Electric), but despite his status as an elder statesman of the singer/songwriter community, he remained active and engaged as a writer and musician, releasing the powerful 13 Rivers in 2018, when he was 69-years-old. $75, $65, $55.
Holiday shopping
Bellmore Senior Center Ladies Auxiliary hosts a holiday shopping day. Find home décor, collectibles, jewelry, ornaments, and more. Bellmore Vietnam War Veterans are also in attendance. All proceeds benefit the community.
• Where: 2000 Bellmore Ave.,
• Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 221-9696
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intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (855) 767-4270 or hello@paintnite.com
Evening with ‘The Sopranos’ Spend time with your favorite characters from the iconic TV series “The Sopranos” at Bellmore Movies and The Showplace. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, stories and behind-thescenes insights from the cast. This inperson event is a must-attend for any fan of the show. Robert Funaro, Jason Cerbone, Dan Grimaldi and a surprise special guest Soprano actor are in attendance. A Q&A session follows.
• Where: 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: bellmoremovie.com
‘Wicked’ fun
North Merrick Public Library hosts a fun-filled, interactive and engaging afternoon. Singerentertainer Les Degen performs some of the greatest standards, showtunes, and rock n roll songs ever written. Registration is required.
• Where: 1691 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick
• Time: 2 p.m.
• Contact: nmerricklibrary.org or call (516) 378-7474 NOV
For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the
• Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m., also Nov. 23
• Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048
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Come out to Bluebird Kitchen for an original paint nite, where attendees will be making an old-fashioned ceramic Christmas tree (lights included). You’ll laugh and lift a glass with your favorite people while creating a masterpiece step-by-step in under two hours. Master artist Ava Herrera guides those of all experience levels through the whole process, no matter what the experience level. $65 per person and supplies are included. Anyone who brings three friends can paint for free!
• Where: 2405 Merrick Road, Bellmore
“Wait List: A Love-ish Story,” film written and directed by Merrick’s Debra Markowitz, is having a special screening at Bellmore Movies and Showplace. Q&A with the cast and crew follows the screening. Tickets are $10 at the door; can also purchase in advance via Venmo at @debramarkowitz-1 and put “NC” in the comments.
• Where: 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 783-3199
NOV 19
Thanksgiving story and craft
Bring kids in Kindergarten to Grade 3 to Merrick Library for some Thanksgiving fun. Registration required.
• Where: 2279 Merrick Ave.
• Time: 4 p.m.
• Contact: merricklibrary.org or (516) 377-6112
Chamber meeting
The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores holds their next general meeting at Vamps Club inside the North Bellmore Fire Department. No fee for
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Calling all young “Wicked” fans! Bellmore Memorial Library invites ages 4-12 to celebrate all things “Wicked.” Two special guests join in the fun. Space is limited and registration required.
• Where: 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Contact: bellmorelibrary.org or (516) 785-2990 NOV
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NOVEMBER 19 • 5:30-9:00PM
The Heritage Club at Bethpage
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ISAO “SAMMY” KOBAYASHI PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CANON U.S.A., INC.
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CLA
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President Walter F. Cameron Advertising
JOSH SEIDEN
Owner & President
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Suffolk County Community College
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Chief Administrative Officer
Nassau Community College
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK TRUST
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST TARA L. LOGOZZO, DOMENICK LOGOZZO, ET AL., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 8, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 10, 2025 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 2498 Malibu Road, Bellmore, NY 11710 AKA 2498 Malibu Road, South Bellmore, New York, 11710. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Bellmore, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 63 Block 303 Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment $690,151.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisi ons of filed Judgment Index #609393/2024. Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 24-001385 87676 156588
LEGAL NOTICE
AVISO LEGAL
ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS NORTH BELLMORE
9 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2025
TENGA EN CUENTA que la Elección Anual del Distrito de Bomberos de North Bellmore se llevará a cabo el martes 9 de diciembre de 2025 entre las 3:00 p.m. y 9:00 p.m. en los Edificios del Distrito de Bomberos de North Bellmore ubicados en 1500 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, Nueva
York, y 821 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, Nueva York con el propósito de elegir un (1) Comisionado por un período de cinco (5) años, a partir de enero 1, 2026 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2030. Todos los votantes debidamente registrados que residan en el Distrito de Bomberos de North Bellmore serán elegibles para votar. Los residentes deben estar registrados para votar en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau el 17 de noviembre de 2025 o antes para poder votar. Tenga mas aviso de que, para ser incluidos en la boleta electoral, los candidates a cargos de distrito deberan presenter sus nombres en el forulario de peticion ante el Superintendent del Distrito de Bomberos de North Bellmore en la Oficina del Distrito de Bomberos ubicada en 1500 NewBridge Rd, North Bellmore NY, entre el horario laboral normal de 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m. y a mas tardar a las 4:00 p.m. el 19 de Noviembre de 2025. Dicha peticion debera ser suscrita por al menos (25) veinticinco votantes calificados del Distrito de Bomberos de North Bellmor y debera establecer el nombre del candidate, la direccion del candidate y la Oficina para la cual el candidate es nominado. Se debe utilizar el formulario de peticion oficial del Distrito de Bomberos de North Bellmore y loss formularios de peticion se pueden obtener en la oficina del Superintendent de Distrito Fecha: North Bellmore, Nueva York 1 de Novembre de 2025
George V. Kern Superintendente DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS NORTH BELLMORE 156799
LEGAL NOTICE
ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE NORTH BELLMORE FIRE DISTRICT
DECEMBER 9, 2025
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE,
that the Annual Election of the North Bellmore Fire District will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the North Bellmore Fire District Buildings located at 1500 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, New York, and 821 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, New York for the purpose of electing one (1) Commissioner for a five (5) year term, commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2030. All duly registered voters residing in the North Bellmore Fire District shall be eligible to vote. Residents must be registered to vote with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or before November 17, 2025 in order to be eligible to vote.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in order to be placed on the ballot Candidates for District office shall file their names in petition form with the Secretary of the North Bellmore Fire District at the Fire District Office located at 1500 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, New York, between the normal business hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 19, 2025. Said petition shall be subscribed to by at least (25) twentyfive qualified voters of the North Bellmore Fire District and shall set forth the name of the candidate, the candidates address and the Office for which the candidate is nominated.. The official North Bellmore Fire District petition form must be used and petition forms may be obtained from the office of the District Superintendent.
Dated: North Bellmore, New York
October 27, 2025
Georg V. Kern
Superintendent NORTH BELLMORE FIRE DISTRICT 156798
LEGAL NOTICE
NORTH BELLMORE FIRE DISTRICT PREPARATION OF THE REGISTRATION ROLLS ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE FIRE DISTRICT
PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Board of Elections of the North Bellmore Fire District shall meet on the 9th day of December, 2025 between the hours of 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm at the Fire District office located at 1500 Newbridge Rd, North Bellmore, NY 11710 for the purpose of preparing the rolls of registered voters of the North Bellmore Fire District. The annual election of the North Bellmore Fire District will be held immediately thereafter on the 9th day of December 2025 between the hours of 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm at the Fire District Office, 1500 Newbridge Rd, North Bellmore, NY 11710 and 821 Newbridge Rd, North Bellmore, NY 11710.
PLEASE BE ADVISED that only those persons residing in the fire district who have registered to vote with the County Board of Elections at least twenty three (23) days before December 10, 2024 shall be eligible to vote.
PLEASE BE ADVISED that candidates for District Office shall file their names in petition form with the Superintendent of the North Bellmore Fire District at the office of the fire district at 1500 Newbridge Rd, North Bellmore, NY 11710, no later than twenty (20) days before the date of said election. Said filing shall be submitted in the form of a petition subscribed by twenty-five, (25) qualified voters of the Fire District to the Superintendent. Petition forms shall be made available by the Superintendent.
Dated: North Bellmore, New York
November 1, 2025
George V. Kern
Superintendent North Bellmore Fire District 156797
To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
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To all aspiring creatives, Markowitz has one message:
“You have to decide why you want to do it,” she said. “It’s got to come from inside. It’s got to come from your heart.”
Bec Fordyce, a colleague of Markowitz’s, served as both the lead actress and a makeup artist on Wait List. Fordyce and Markowitz talked in depth about her performance and the trajectory of the project as a whole, sharing ideas to great results, Fordyce said.
“It was a really fun collaborative process,” she added. “She’s a well of creativity.”
Merrick resident Travis Grant is the lead actor in the film. Grant initially reached out to Markowitz to learn more about the filmmaking industry, but he found an opportunity to enter it directly through Wait List.
“I love working with Deb because she has such an emotional eye for things,” he said. “The stories that she writes are super deep, emotionally.”
Grant echoed Fordyce’s praise for the work environment.
“Not only does she give you this mag-
“Wait
Where: Bellmore Movies and The Showplace, 222 Pettit Avenue
When: Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
Admittance: $10 per ticket, cash only.
nificent piece to work on, but she also lets you stretch your wings,” he said. “If you want to change something… she’s like ‘good, then do that.’”
As distribution plans develop, Markowitz expects Wait List to be available on streaming platforms Tubi and Prime Video in the future.
To see other works of Markowitz, follow her on Instagram at @debramarkowitzfilm and learn more about the Long Island International Film Expo at LongIslandFilm.com.
Q. We’re wondering what to do, whether to act now or wait to redo our kitchen and bathroom. We got estimates last spring, but thought we should wait because of the way the economy is going. Our contractor now says costs may have doubled since then. How can that be? We know some materials have gone up, but enough to nearly double? What are you seeing, since you’re involved in this, and are there any suggestions you can make? Our bathroom plumbing is leaking and our kitchen is at least 70 years old, with cabinet doors that are ready to fall off the hinges. Is there any reason to wait?
A. I doubt that, for the foreseeable future, you’ll get a great price to do the work you describe, unfortunately. We’re experiencing a “perfect storm” event in slow motion, and unless people start making themselves heard by either voicing their concerns to those with power or responding by not paying the higher prices, this spiral of rising costs is going to take time to reverse.
There are many parts to any project. Let’s start with planning. I’ve seen that many people naively believe they can just hire somebody or do the job themselves. They believe that within the walls of their home they can do anything. Well, you can — until you get caught. When trucks with a company name, a dumpster or a delivery are spotted in front of your house, a roaming official may show up to inspect, then give you an unreasonable time frame, like 14 to 30 days, to get plans submitted by a licensed architect or engineer or face fines. So you hire the professional and, little by little, learn of things you didn’t know you needed, like a permit for your air conditioning and higher costs for insulation to pass the energy code. Your design professional must submit a detailed set of energy-compliance pages showing how your new work will meet strict requirements. These are already three expenses you may not have expected. A fourth extra cost could be for legalizing, with a time-involved zoning variance, the outdoor A.C. unit if the installers never bothered to check or inform you that where they put the unit won’t pass local zoning requirements, and they avoided the permit you now need.
Now you’re ready for estimates. One will be almost double the others, because competition does that. But you want great quality and Americanmade. So the price rises back up to nearly the level of the higher bidder. Why? Labor increased due to obvious shortages of employees who will work for less. Materials were affected by tariff reactions, and energy costs have risen. Many homeowners are trying to get work done in a mild panic, so demand causes shortages in supplies, which were just catching up after the pandemic.
It may take a groundswell of people choosing not to do work to change things, but historically, prices won’t drop significantly. Good luck!
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nassau County Republicans scored outstanding victories in last week’s elections, which, with the other exception of our neighbors in Suffolk County, were a political disaster for Republicans across the country. And those Nassau victories didn’t come easily, or without tension. Anyone who has ever jumped into the political caldron and run for elective office knows the surreal experience and anxiety of election night. Everything that could have been done has been done. It’s all over but the waiting — for either the joy of victory or the agony of defeat.
As is the tradition under county party Chairman Joe Cairo, Republicans held their electionnight gathering at the Coral House in Baldwin. The crowd began gathering about 8:30 p.m., a half-hour before the polls closed. Within an hour, the ballroom was filled to capacity. In a private room at the rear of the building, candidates and party leaders waited to receive and analyze vote tallies from the hamlets, villages, towns and cities that
comprise the nation’s oldest suburbs.
In the lead-up to election night, Nassau Republicans were as upbeat as they could be. The ticket was led by Bruce Blakeman, who was seeking re-election as county executive after a very successful first term. Blakeman had held the line on taxes and, most important, the county was judged the safest in America. Amid growing concern that the anti-police proposals of the favorite to become New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, would increase the crossover crime from Queens into Nassau, Blakeman’s proven propolice, anti-crime policies had strongly resonated with the Nassau electorate. To buttress his strong law-and-order stand, there were District Attorney Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor, and Police Commissioner Pat Ryder, who stood 24/7 with his men and women in blue.
Tmore than an outside chance. Instead, barely an hour after the polls closed, Democrat Abigail Spanberger was declared the winner in what appeared to be a landslide. Not a good omen.
he election wasn’t proving to be the quick knockout that we anticipated.
But New Jersey would be different, we thought. Polls had shown Republican Jack Ciattarelli closing the gap on Democrat Mikie Sherrill (whom I’d served with in Congress). The final pre-election polls showed Sherrill with just a 2-point lead, and Ciattarelli having all the momentum. Instead, as soon as the state’s polls closed, Sherrill jumped to an immediate lead, which steadily grew.
was always a commanding presence at these moments, had not yet appeared. Shortly after 10 p.m., he entered the room, explaining that he was “under the weather” and been feeling rotten all day. He did, however, have numbers showing that with about 60 percent of the votes counted, Republicans were holding all our current offices, and might possibly pick up one or two more. There was a huge sigh of relief.
But all did not go smoothly on election night. The Nassau results came in slowly, so our attention was focused on the governors’ races in New Jersey and Virginia as possible indicators of what Nassau’s results might be. While the Virginia race had been expected to lean Democratic, Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was thought to have
Then, just after 9 p.m., there was more bad news. Mamdani was headed to a clear victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as Curtis Sliwa siphoned off votes that might have made the difference. In Nassau the votes were still barely trickling in, and all we could see was a blue wave everywhere. There was a feeling of foreboding about what might await us amid reports that the turnout in some Republican areas had been less than expected. This night wasn’t proving to be the quick knockout victory that had been anticipated.
Adding to the concern, Cairo, who
Cairo cautioned, though, that the night wasn’t over until all the votes were counted, saying, “There’s nothing more meaningless than the score at halftime.” About a half-hour later, he returned to announce that the Republican trend had continued. In fact, we had swept every contested seat on the City Council in Long Beach, where Democratic voters have a 7-1 majority, for the first time since 1971.
About 11:30, led by Blakeman and Cairo, Republicans made their way through the Coral House ballroom onto the stage to claim victory, to acknowledge the roaring crowd and to thank them for their efforts and support. Another election night was in the books. It wasn’t easy, but the blue wave had been stopped at the Nassau border!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
The die is cast. New York City will have a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. But it’s one thing to campaign for public office, and another thing altogether to run one of the biggest cities in the world, with a demanding populace and innumerable challenges. It reminds me of the Robert Redford movie “The Candidate.”
On the morning after he succeeds in winning his senatorial election, Redford’s character, Bill McKay, asks, “What do we do now?”
Having observed a number of mayoral contests, I feel qualified to opine on what first steps a new mayor must take that will make or break his years in office. While there are many positions that Mamdani must fill starting Jan. 1, the most important one is budget director. New York City has a somewhat shaky financial picture, and having someone who can crunch the numbers and package the spending plan will be life or death for him.
The next-most-visible job is that of police commissioner. The New York City Police Department currently has an intelligent and respected leader in Jessica Tisch, who has served with distinction since November 2024. Prior to that she was commissioner of the city Department of Sanitation, where she won the respect of union leaders, who admired her smarts and her approach to the job.
At this stage, Tisch has nothing new to prove. She works well with the police rank-and-file, and has never run afoul of law enforcement unions. She could easily take a job in the private sector and get a big pat on the back for a job well done. On the other hand, she may be willing to continue in the police commissioner’s job until such time as the mayor asks her to take some action that she finds objectionable.
on departmental staffing levels. During the mayoral campaign, both former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mamdani pledged to hire 5,000 new patrolmen, a pledge easier made than accomplished.
M amdani, like Robert Redford’s Bill McKay, may wonder, ‘What do we do now?’
The city needs thousands of new police officers to replace the large number who have opted to retire in recent years, but building up the department isn’t an easy job. Because of the city’s low starting salaries, the pay is unattractive. Many current members of the department have decided to take jobs in the suburbs, where entry-level pay is typically much higher. A new mayor can make all kinds of promises, but the key to getting new cops is higher pay, and as few policy challenges as possible. An overbearing mayor with too many liberal policies will chill the force’s future.
I’ve heard a variety of views about Mayor Eric Adams’s record in office, and there’s no question that he has had a number of ethical issues. Key commissioners and their assistants have been forced to resign due to conflicts and questionable actions. His most ardent supporters claim that the ethics issues have been overstated, but the record is there for everyone to examine, and it doesn’t look good.
The path forward for the new mayor will be most challenging. He is a neophyte, and knows nothing about the city’s true challenges. If he chooses qualified people for his administration, their successes will speak for themselves. If he makes serious mistakes, the Republican establishment will broadcast to the entire world that “we told you so.”
Mamdani hasn’t offered many opinions on how the Police Department should operate, other than suggesting that mental health professionals should accompany officers on patrol on calls involving people with mental health issues. He hasn’t offered any opinions on such programs as Stop and Frisk, or
One of the city’s current weaknesses is its Law Department. The corporation counsel’s office is badly in need of staff to handle the thousands of challenges it faces annually. There are about a thousand people in the department, but because it’s understaffed, taxpayers wind up paying a price in lost cases.
Even though Nassau is a borderline county and Suffolk is even more distant, we need a New York City that has low crime rates and is fiscally sound. An old political sage once told me that “when New York City sneezes, Long Island catches a cold.” Let’s hope the adage doesn’t hold true.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.
at a time when we are grappling with an erosion of public trust, a new threat to transparency is emerging. Across New York, police departments are encrypting their radio systems — cutting off journalists, and, by extension, the public, from critical, real-time information.
It’s not just a press freedom issue. It’s a public safety issue.
From Atlantic Beach to Babylon, Long Islanders deserve to know what’s happening in their communities, especially during moments of crisis — a school lockdown, a shooting or a natural disaster. Instead, we are increasingly forced to rely on rumor, fragmented updates or, worse, no information at all.
In the age of social media misinformation, that’s not just frustrating. It’s dangerous.
Fortunately, state lawmakers have passed a bill that seeks to reverse this perilous trend. The legislation, S.416/A.3516, sponsored by two Democrats in the Legislature, Sen. Mike Gianaris and Assemblywoman Karines Reyes, would guarantee credentialed journalists secure, real-time access to encrypted police radio communications.
It is now on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk, awaiting her signature. She must sign it.
Let’s hear about the other sides of Trump, Peter King
To the Editor:
I have always respected Peter King’s political opinions, although I may not have agreed with some of them. I especially appreciate his efforts in bringing about the Good Friday Agreement and peace in Northern Ireland in the late 1990s.
In his op-ed in the Oct. 30-Nov. 5 issue, “Trump has written the first chapter of a new Mideast history,” King praises President Trump, and rightly so, for his excellent work in bringing together a number of countries and leaders to bring an end to the horrific war in Gaza. Let’s hope it holds. Now, I hope King devotes a column to Trump’s actions (or lack thereof) and behavior as our “domestic” president. We are currently more than 40 days into a government shutdown in which military personal and federal workers are not being paid (but Congress is!), 42 million people have lost most of their SNAP benefits and health insurance prices will double in January. Surely our president could use his power — and he loves doing that — to bring solutions to these important issues. He could order his puppet, Mike Johnson, the speaker of the
For nearly a century, journalists have monitored police radio frequencies and alerted the public to developing emergencies. That’s how people on Long Island and beyond have learned about major accidents, crimes in progress and natural disasters. In some cases, lives have been saved thanks to timely, verified information reported by local media.
Now that lifeline is being cut off.
Proponents of encryption argue that it protects sensitive information and personal privacy. That’s a valid concern — but this legislation addresses it. Under the bill, access would be password-protected, monitored and limited to credentialed journalists. Reporters would not be able to transmit on the channels or interfere in any way. If anyone were to abuse the privilege, his or her access would be revoked. Critically sensitive communications would remain encrypted.
This is not about giving journalists a backstage pass to law enforcement. It’s about making sure the public isn’t left in the dark when seconds count.
We’ve already seen the consequences of delayed information. In Chicago, a delay in releasing police communications during a courthouse shooting in July prevented timely warnings to the
public.
Police departments that initially embraced full encryption are rethinking the policy. In 2022, the Palo Alto Police Department, in California, reversed its policy of encrypting police radio communications and restored real-time access for the public and the press. The reversal came after the department had encrypted its radio feeds in January 2021, citing a state memo that required the protection of personal identifying information.
New York should learn from that example. At a time when trust in institutions is fragile, blocking information — especially during emergencies — only fuels suspicion and confusion. It invites misinformation to fill the vacuum, and puts lives at risk.
Journalists are not adversaries of public safety. In many cases, they are its allies, helping to get accurate information to people who need it. Whether it’s a car crash that shuts down the Southern State Parkway or a threat that necessitates a school lockdown, the public has a right to know — and know quickly.
Hochul has long described herself as a defender of open government and transparency. Now she has a chance to prove it.
House, to reconvene Congress, negotiate and end this disgrace.
Also, I hope King will address the president’s manner and words in dealing with people. Shouldn’t a president try to unite people, and not mock and insult them, as he
has done on many, many occasions and probably will continue to do?
I look forward to those columns.
Long Island is well known for its beaches, the Hamptons, our pizza places and diners. But we harbor certain secrets — places where generally unknown events shaped history in big ways.
I stumbled on one several years ago, and it triggered the writing of my newest novel, “The Einstein Conspiracy.” It’s a historic thriller based on actual events that occurred on Long Island just as the world was descending into World War II. The secret I uncovered was actually hidden in plain sight: a modest cottage overlooking a harbor on the North Fork. I’d read that Albert Einstein rented the home in the summer of 1939, and there he composed a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt that changed the world.
The letter itself is well known to followers of Einstein. He and a colleague,
We need journalists now more than ever
To the Editor:
Your editorial in the Oct. 16-22 issue, “Real journalists, reporting real stories,” on the vital importance of journalism, resonated with me. I subscribe to three newspapers: the Herald, Newsday and the Daily News. I am a strong believer in the First Amendment, and the power and freedom of the press. We need you now more than ever.
The skepticism for the media lies in the current regime’s constantly labeling it “fake news.” It’s only “fake” when it doesn’t conform to the regime’s edicts. The man in the White House is unilaterally imposing his will, bullying universities, corporations, law firms and the press, and sending troops into states to suppress crime that doesn’t exist.
Our democracy is fragile. We must continue to use our voices and peacefully protest the eroding of our rights and freedoms, the inhumane treatment of non-criminal immigrants, and so much more, lest we become an autocracy. I will continue to support the press, and I thank you for your truth, integrity, honesty and hard work.
MARGUERITE WESTBROOk Lynbrook
Leo Szilard, drafted it to warn FDR that Germany was researching the production of an atomic bomb, and that the science of a chain reaction leading to massive destruction was feasible. At that point, the Holocaust was expanding in intensity, and Germany was planning war across Europe. While an atom bomb in Hitler’s arsenal was unthinkable, the United States government had no serious research program.
My fascination with that cottage ignited the spinning of my own imagination. I spent two years researching Einstein’s stay on Long Island. He arrived on the North Fork on May 1, 1939, right after giving a speech on opening night of the World’s Fair in Flushing. He brought his rickety 14-foot sailboat, which was named Tinef — Yiddish for junk, trash or rubbish. He sailed the Peconic, shopped locally, strolled on the beach at Nassau Point, played the violin with the neighbors. Einstein’s life wasn’t entirely idyllic. He had fled deadly persecution by the
Nazis, including several threats on his life. In America he sought freedom and tolerance. But it wasn’t long before Hitler’s dark shadow reached him.
A fter Albert Einstein spent some quality time in a cottage here, we built the bomb.
In February 1939, a proNazi rally in Madison Square Garden attracted 20,000 people. In Yaphank, 32 miles from Einstein’s North Fork cottage, the Aryan residents of a restricted neighborhood flew swastika flags, trained children to be American storm troopers and named their roads after Hitler, Goebbels and Goering. The community campgrounds were used for pro-Nazi demonstrations and rallies. They were so popular that the Long Island Rail Road ran a train from Penn Station called the Camp Siegfried Special. Meanwhile, in New York City, the FBI pursued an extensive, widespread network of Nazi spies seeking to penetrate our military facilities, defense plants and government offices.
As a member of Congress, I occasionally dabbled in the arts of spin and embellishment. The skill came in handy
in the writing of “The Einstein Conspiracy.” In the weeks after my first encounter with the old Einstein cottage — now privately owned — I began my own spinning of a novel that pits two FBI agents against a Nazi undercover agent trying to stop Einstein from warning Roosevelt about Hitler’s bomb. It’s based on real places, people and events.
Nearly three months after Einstein and Szilard began drafting their letter, it was finally delivered to FDR on their behalf. A mutual friend insisted on reading it aloud in the Oval Office. The president responded, “What you are after is to see that the Nazis don’t blow us up.” That night, a committee was formed to coordinate a response. An embryonic atomic research program was organized to race Adolf Hitler to an atom bomb.
In time, it became known as the Manhattan Project.
Conceived right here, on Long Island.
Steve Israel represented Long Island in Congress for 16 years, and now owns Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay. Information on his latest novel is available at einsteinconspiracy.com. He is currently on a national book tour.
