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Ways to remember 9/11, 25 years later By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
A quarter-century has passed since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, but across Nassau County, the promise to never forget remains deeply rooted in local communities. As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks, residents will gather at memorials in East Meadow and Point Lookout to honor those who were killed, recognize the first responders who answered the call and reflect on a day that forever changed Long Island and the country.
Nassau County to mark 25 years since Sept. 11
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Nassau County will begin its observance of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Thursday, Sept. 10, with its Remembrance and Recitation of Names Ceremony at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The ceremony, presented by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, will begin at 6 p.m. at the Lakeside Theatre near Parking Field 6 and will be held rain or shine. Residents will gather to remember those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, with the recitation of victims’ names serving as a centerpiece of the annual commemoration. Eisenhower Park is home to Nassau County’s Sept. 11 Memorial, giving residents a permanent place to reflect on the attacks and their lasting impact on Long Island. The ceremony is open to the public.
As the sun rises over Point Lookout on Friday, Sept. 11, Town of Hempstead residents will gather to remember the lives lost 25 years ago and the courage shown in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. The town’s annual 9/11 Sunrise Memorial Service will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Town Park Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd. Supervisor John Ferretti and the Town Board are inviting residents to join the observance, which will honor those who were killed as well as the first responders and others whose courage helped carry the country through one of its darkest days. With an entire generation now having grown up without firsthand memories of that morning, ceremonies such as the one in Point Lookout also help carry the stories of the victims, survivors and first responders.
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The East Meadow Fire Department will mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with a solemn parade and candlelight vigil on Friday, Sept. 11, bringing residents and first responders together to remember those lost in the terrorist attacks. Participants will meet at East Meadow Fire Department headquarters at 6 p.m. before marching to Veterans Memorial Park at Town Square, where the candlelight vigil will begin at 7 p.m. The department is inviting active and retired firefighters, police officers and emergency medical services workers to participate in the march in uniform. Twenty-five years later, East Meadow’s march and candlelight vigil will give the community a place to reflect together and pass the meaning of Sept. 11: “Always remember and never forget.”
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Gurley Brown’s earlier work, a book titled “Sex and Single Girl.” Gurley Brown’s Cosmo was ahead of its time for Best-selling Author, John Searles visited the East speaking to women about how to get a divorce and how Meadow Public Library on Tuesday Aug. 11 to discuss “you couldn’t google that as a woman in 1965,” Searles mentioned in an interview with CBS News New York. his new book “Single Girls.” Cosmopolitan’s historic rise during Gurley Brown’s The novel tracks Helen Gurley Brown as she tries to reign as editor of Cosmopolitan is a landsell her idea of FEMME: For the Woman mark for the women’s rights movement as on Her Own, to several publishers across we know it today. New York City, to finally being offered edi”I hope that there’s a resonance, and torial status over a dying publication at they see the connection to what’s going on Hearst Magazines and transforming it into today with women’s rights, and then also the Cosmopolitan magazine the world they realize how the previous generation knows today. fought so hard for the rights that so many “I hope when people are reading the people have today,” Searles said, speaking book, first I hope they have fun because it towards the pro g ress women have is a very fun, joyful book,” said Searles achieved in acquiring individual freedoms who’s just written his first dramatic ficsince the 60’s. tion novel with “Single Girls.” “But underSearles writes not only to remind his neath…you see the seriousness of what readers of the greatness women can was going on for women and women’s achieve when they display a tenacity for rights in the 60’s.” their dreams but also as a tribute to his As a longtime Cosmo editor, Searles was JOHN SeArLeS friend and former boss, the late Helen Gurto learn firsthand who Gurley Brown was Author, ley Brown who had it not been for her dar‘Single Girls’ and what made her special. ing charisma to challenge the status quo “She called herself a mouse burger… so many women and young teens would like a mousy woman of no means, but through sheer tenacity could achieve success,” he said. not have the famed Cosmo quiz nor the editorial advice that continues to lift the hearts and minds of As the son of a truck driver, Searles found himself drawn to her scrappiness, savvyness and extreme women across the country and all over the world. intelligence that inevitably propelled her to be the one to change the way men and women thought about the rights of women. “Because although the things she had to say might Best-selling Author John Searles signs copies of his sound basic now, the things she wrote about in that newest book, ‘Single Girls,’ for attendees at his book book were not so basic at the time,” said Searles about signing event held at East Meadow Public Library.
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High schools rank among Nassau’s best The East Meadow School District is proud to announce that both of its high schools have earned top rankings in Nassau County in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, released Aug. 18. W.T. Clarke High School ranked 13th among Nassau County high schools and No. 86 in New York State, placing it among the state’s top 100 public high schools. East Meadow High School ranked 19th in Nassau County and No. 135 in New York State. The recognition places both East Meadow School District high schools among Nassau County’s top 20 public high schools, highlighting the academic opportunities and achievements of students, faculty and staff across the district. The 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings evaluated approximately 18,000 public high schools nationwide, with schools assessed across six key measures: College readiness, based on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate participation and performance — 30 percent. Then by state assessment proficiency in mathematics,
science and reading — 20 percent. Following that, state assessment performance relative to expectations for underserved students — 20 percent. Then by performance of underserved students compared with their nonunderserved peers statewide — 10 percent. Then schools were assessed by the breadth of college-level coursework across subject areas — 10 percent. And the sixth key measure, four-year graduation rate for students who entered ninth g rade in 2020-2021 — 10 percent. The rankings recognize schools for a broad range of academic outcomes, including college readiness, student achievement, access to advanced coursework and graduation success. The strong showing by both high schools underscores the East Meadow School District’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and college and career readiness. The district congratulates the students and staff of W.T. Clarke High School and East Meadow High School on this significant achievement. –Julia Gillego
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The East Meadow School District’s two high schools have earned top rankings in Nassau County in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, released Aug. 18. Above, East Meadow’s valedictorian spoke at the graduation ceremony in June.
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EAST MEADOW HERALD — September 10, 2026 Courtesy Nassau BOCES
The Long Island High School for the Arts will host an open house for students interested in its new Arts Exploration Skills Course. classes with visiting artists. The Sept. 9 open house will take place on the LIHSA campus, 236 Cold Spring Road in Syosset. For more information about the Arts
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JUSTIN DEpIETRO CAREY Senior FOOTBALL ONE OF LONG ISLAND’S most dynamic two-way players, DePietro as a sophomore in 2024 helped lead the Seahawks to a perfect 12-0 season while winning the Piner Award, given to the top linebacker in the county. He had 95 tackles and 6 sacks and also starred at running back with 1,109 yards and 14 touchdowns. Last season, he followed up with 14 more scores, 918 yards, 81 tackles and 4 sacks as Carey finished 7-3.
games to watch Thursday, Sept. 10 Football: E.Rock/W.Hemp at V.S. North................3 p.m. Football: Oceanside at East Meadow...................4 p.m. Football: V.S. Central at Baldwin .....................4:30 p.m. Football: MacArthur at Mepham .....................4:30 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Carey ........................4:30 p.m. Football: Calhoun at Garden City ....................4:30 p.m. Football: Roosevelt at Kennedy ......................4:30 p.m. Football: Carle Place at North Shore ..............4:30 p.m. Football: Hempstead at Uniondale .................4:45 p.m. Football: Oyster Bay at Lawrence .........................5 p.m. Girls Soccer: Clarke at West Hempstead ..............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Mepham at Garden City .................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Calhoun at MacArthur ....................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Glen Cove at South Side ................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Wantagh ....................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Uniondale at Westbury ...................5 p.m. Girls Volleyball: South Side at V.S. South .............5 p.m. Boys Volleyball: Garden City at Hewlett ................5 p.m. Boys Volleyball: Roslyn at Kennedy ......................5 p.m. Football: Westbury at Freeport ........................5:30 p.m. Boys Soccer: G.N. South at Oceanside ................6 p.m. Football: Clarke at Bethpage ..........................6:30 p.m. Football: Lynbrook at Seaford.........................6:30 p.m. Football: Malverne at Locust Valley .................6:30 p.m. Football: Island Trees at V.S. South ......................7 p.m.
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After a positive offseason, East Meadow girls soccer is ready to get back into action, says coach Nicolette Tortorici. “Getting back into the swing of things, getting our feet wet; getting to see the girls play together has been really great so far,” he said. Coming off a 2025 season, where the Jets went 7-4-7 and missed last year’s playoffs. Therefore, the goal for this fall is clear: make it to the postseason. It’s been done before quite recently, back in 2024, when Jets was crowned the conference champions. “It was a great experience, and we hope to get there another time,” Tortorici said. With the playoffs as the end goal, Tortorici named Ella Giordano, a senior center-midfielder, as one of the returnees to watch as she was one of last year’s leading goal scorers. She had a goal and an assist in a seasonopening 4-1 victory at Baldwin Sept. 1. “She’s very skilled, she has a lot of experience, and she makes a huge impact for us on the team throughout the four years she’s been a part of the program,” Tortorici said. There’s also goalkeeper Ava Matthews, a returning senior starter, and Tortorici voiced how she’s hoping to see Matthews become an even more prominent voice in the defense. “She has a lot of experience, she’s been a part of the program for the past four years and she’s looking to
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Senior center-midfielder Ella Giordano had a goal and an assist in the Jets’ 4-1 season-opening win over Baldwin Sept. 1. have a big senior year so we’re looking forward to having her in the back on the net,” Tortorici explained. To support Matthews, the Jets have returning senior
defender Peyton Chester, noted as a reliably strong defender. There are some younger returners too, like sophomore Jayden Padgett. “As a ninth
grader, she really made a statement, she was one of our best players, really a playmaker who knows the game very well, so we’re looking forward to having her back now with a year of varsity high school experience under her belt,” Tortorici said. Another player to keep an eye on is Charli Tesoriere, another sophomore; she was among Nassau County’s leading goal scorers two years ago and has now blossomed into an even further skilled player, Tortorici said. “She plays up top for us. she’s fast, she’s quick, she’s tiny, and we are looking forward to her putting points up,” she said. Tortorici added Tesoriere, even at her young a g e, is the go-to in the offense. T h e yo u n g e s t i n t h i s year’s squad is Madison Padgett, an eighth grader. “We saw how skillful she was at our clinic last year and then by recommendations we invited her to our summer workouts, and she fit in with the girls seamlessly,” Tortorici gleamed about East Meadow’s youngest player, adding that she plays with a lot of grit and intensity. “She is definitely young but she plays like she has a lot of experience already so we’re looking forward to utilizing her in our starting lineup.” Tortorici has her coaching eye on sophomore Isabella Oliveira, a “super-athlete” by her own words. “So coachable and such a great asset no matter where we put her on the field,” Tortorici said. Without giving away too much, that’s part of the strategy for East Meadow: having so many threats.
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County Jail Advisory Committee and the Nassau University Medical Center Committee. Parisi, who became involved with CEMCO in the late 1980s, championed its Beautification Committee a few years later, in 1992. Each June, Community Day is held at Speno Park on East Meadow Avenue, which has been a longstanding tradition that draws a large gathering, offering free food, activities, music and more. The Beautification Committee, Parisi said, tied itself into Community Day by planting a tree in the park, something that it has continued to do ever since. Beyond planting efforts across the community, CEMCO’s beautification team maintains a berm site, a small triangular plot of land on the corner of Bellmore Avenue and North Jerusalem Road. But perhaps the committee’s crowning achievement is the creation of the East Meadow Bird Sanctuary in the early 90s, a large plot of land with a water basin, behind Speno Park. The water basin has been protected, cleaned and transformed over the years, thanks to CEMCO’s efforts. Community cleanups, new fencing and local partnerships help maintain the space and allow nature to thrive. “Year after year, we’ve been doing these cleanups, and now here we are in
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the Council of east meadow Community organizations is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. among its many initiatives, the group’s Beautification Committee has long maintained a bird sanctuary behind east meadow’s Speno park. 2026,” Parisi said. “A lot of the vegetation came back. A lot of trees grew back. It became a very beautiful space, just by leaving it alone.” Among its many committees, projects and initiatives, CEMCO remains true to its core values by holding meetings on issues that matter to the community, Parisi emphasized. Although meetings can sometimes be contentious, he said, they ultimately leave residents better
informed. “I think the founding principles of CEMCO are just as important today as they were 50 years ago,” Parisi said. “It is an organization that tries to promote unity within our community. In this social media age, there is so much misinformation going out there. I know it’s kind of old-fashioned, but I think when we have a meeting, we try to bring together people who can bring the facts
to the table.” CEMCO’s modern leadership team consists of Parisi serving as president, Richard Bivone as first vice president, Richard Cardozo as second vice president, Dolores Rome as third vice president, Veronica Nicastro as recording secretary, Elizabeth Fries as corres p o n d i n g s e c r e t a r y a n d Re n a t a Crescitelli as treasurer. “We are a quiet organization, but we do our work,” Rome said. “We care about our community. We care about what people think, and that’s why we have meetings.” The organization is planning to celebrate its milestone anniversary on Sept. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m., at La Novella, during a gathering that will include a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, dessert and more. Tickets are $75 per person, with proceeds helping support CEMCO’s community efforts. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the dinner, and those interested in learning more can contact Parisi at CEMCO1976@gmail. com, or visit the group’s Facebook page, Council of East Meadow Community Organizations. Many organizations in East Meadow contribute positively to the success of the community, but CEMCO truly “does it all,” Parisi explained. “CEMCO is that civic presence,” he said. “We cover the gamut for the community.”
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Over 20,000 fans packed into the fields in front of the theater in Eisenhower Park.
Flo Rida brings the hits and the heat to the park Grammy-nominated rapper Flo Rida brought his catalog of chart-topping hits to Eisenhower Park on Aug. 31 as part of Nassau County’s free summer concert series. The concert, presented by Nassau County, featured Flo Rida as the headliner, with DJ duo Quantum Cor opening the show. The performance was held at 7 p.m. at the county park in East Meadow and was free to the public. Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, has been a fixture in pop and hip-hop music for nearly two decades. The Florida native broke onto the national music scene in 2007 with “Low,” featuring T-Pain, which became a massive crossover hit and spent 10 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. The song helped introduce Flo Rida’s signature blend of hip-hop, dance and pop music to an international audience. “Low” was featured on his 2008 debut album, “Mail on Sunday,” and became one of the defining hits of the late 2000s. His success continued with a string of songs that became staples of radio, clubs and parties, including “Right Round,” featuring Kesha; “Club Can’t Handle Me,” featuring David Guetta; “Good Feeling”; “Wild Ones,” featuring Sia; “Whistle”; “I Cry”; and “My House.” Located in the heart of Nassau County, Eisenhower Park encompasses hundreds of acres and draws residents from communities across the county. Its summer concerts give Long Islanders an opportunity to see established performers without traveling into New York City or purchasing tickets to a traditional arena or theater show. The Aug. 31 performance continued that tradition with an artist whose career has produced some of the most commercially successful poprap songs of the past two decades. For Nassau County residents, the concert also brought a major national act practically into their backyard, with Eisenhower Park serving as a regional entertainment destination while remaining deeply connected to the surrounding community. –Jordan Vallone
County Executive Bruce Blakeman clapped along during the performance.
At points during the show, Flo Rida hopped off stage and interacted with fans in the crowd.
Flo Rida brought his catalog to Eisenhower Park as part of Nassau County’s free summer series. The ‘Low’ and ‘My House’ entertained a pack house.
Valentina Peranzo, 10, and Kyleigh Hegarty, 10, were among fans in the crowd.
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here’s something quintessentially fall about wandering through an orchard, basket in hand, in search of the perfect apple. As September settles in, we wait for the air to turn crisp and the leaves to begin their colorful transformation. Meanwhile local orchards are coming alive with the sights, scents and flavors of harvest time. There are baskets to fill, cider to sip and plenty of reasons to gather family and friends for a leisurely day outdoors. Apple season typically stretches well into October, giving plenty of time to visit a nearby orchard and bring home a bounty of crisp, juicy fruit. And with dozens of varieties to choose from, there’s an apple for every palate and practically every recipe. For eating fresh, look for favorites such as Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Macoun, Empire and Gala — varieties prized for their crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor. For baking, apples such as Cortland, Empire, Rome, Granny Smith and McIntosh hold their own in pies, crisps, cakes and other autumn favorites. Mixing several varieties can add even more depth of flavor to a dessert. Some apples are particularly well suited to sauces and other dishes. McIntosh and Paula Red, for example, soften beautifully when cooked, while Cortland’s flesh resists browning, making it a natural choice for salads and other recipes where appearance matters. Of course, no orchard outing is complete without fresh-pressed cider — another quintessential taste of the season. Whether you enjoy your apples straight from the tree, baked into a warm dessert or transformed into a savory dish, there’s no better time to celebrate the harvest. So fill your basket, head home and get cooking. These delicious recipes are a perfect way to savor the season, one apple at a time.
Dutch Apple Pie
Pie is always a welcome fall treat, whether
as a scrumptious ending to a meal, or even as a snack. Crust: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening • 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water Filling: • 8 cups sliced cored peeled apples • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Topping: • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary). Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap flattened round of pastry in plastic wrap, and refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling. Heat oven to 400° F. On surface sprinkled with flour, using floured rolling pin, roll pastry dough into circle 2 inches larger than 9-inch pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side and being careful not to stretch pastry, which will cause it to shrink when baked. Trim overhanging edge of pastry
1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired. In large bowl, toss filling ingredients. Pour into pie plate, mounding apples toward center. In medium bowl, use pastry blender or fingers to mix butter, 1 cup flour and the brown sugar until a crumb forms. Sprinkle evenly over top of pie. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar on top. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until pie crust and crumb topping are deep golden brown and filling begins to bubble. Transfer to cooling rack to cool.
As summer gives way to fall, head to the garden and celebrate the timeless cycle of planting, harvesting and renewal. Families can dig into the season, get hands in the soil and discover the traditions that connect people, plants and place at Planting Fields Park’s Community Garden. Join Shane Weeks and Tecumseh Ceaser of the Metoac Indigenous Collective for a hands-on morning exploring Indigenous gardening practices, the cultural importance of native plants, sustainable harvesting techniques and the vital tradition of saving seeds for future generations. The experience then continues in the garden, where participants help replenish the soil with nutrient-rich local seaweed before creating native wildflower seed balls to take home. It’s a fun way to support pollinators and carry the garden’s spirit of growth into your own backyard.
Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-noon. Information available at plantingfields. org or call (516) 922-9210. Planting Fields Park, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay.
Apple-Berry Crisp
Crumbles and crisps offer the flavor of homemade pie without the fuss of making pastry. • 5 Golden Delicious or Rome apples, peeled, cored, and sliced • 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, blueberries, cranberries or raspberries • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1/3 cup unsifted all-purpose flour • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 5 tablespoons butter • 1/3 cup quick rolled oats Note: If using cranberries, add two tablespoons more brown sugar to apple-berry mixture, since cranberries are especially tart. Heat oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a 1 1/2to 2-quart baking dish. In large bowl, combine apples, berries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; toss to blend. Place appleberry mixture in prepared dish. In medium-sized bowl, combine flour, salt, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly; stir in oats. Sprinkle mixture over apples and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is crisp and golden.
‘The Rocketman Show’ Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson — Elton John’s official stunt and body double for various “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour projects. Hand picked by Elton and David Furnish, it was Rus’ own live Broadway-esque production “The Rocket Man Show” that got him noticed. Rus storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, killer vocalist, fierce piano player. His painstaking attention to detail includes wearing spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
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features Radio Gold performing hits from the 1970s, Rock of 80’s celebrating the biggest anthems of the 1980s and Reality Bites bringing the sound of the 1990s to life. The evening will also include the presentation of the Ted Fass Music Scholarship to an incoming Molloy University music student.
Molloy’s Madison Theatre and Theodore’s Books will presents an evening with awardwinning actress Kelly Bishop. Best known for her role as Emily Gilmore on the Emmy Awardwinning series “Gilmore Girls,” Bishop discusses her memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl,” and reflect on her six-decade career in entertainment, including her Tony Award-winning performance in the original Broadway production of “A Chorus Line” and roles in “Dirty Dancing” and other acclaimed projects. Each ticket includes a paperback copy of her memoir. • Where: Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
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Farm Stand CCE Nassau welcomes all to their farm stand in Eisenhower Park, Field 8.
• Where: Eisenhower Park, Field 8, off Merrick and Stewart Avenues • Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: CCENassau.org
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‘The Masque of the Red Death’ screening
Join film historians and reader services at East Meadow Public Library for the screening of a mystery by Edgar Allen Poe. • Where: 1886 Front St. East Meadow • Time: 6:30 p.m. • Contact: EastMeadow.info
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Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers
Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The Barbershop Harmony Society chapter is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together. • Where: Faith Lutheran Church,
• Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
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Michael Carbonaro returns with Wonderboy, his all-new live tour from the star of truTV’s “The Carbonaro Effect.” Packed with audience participation, sly improv, and his signature reality-twisting illusions, Carbonaro delivers a high-energy, laugh-filled experience for all ages. Part magician, part comedian, all mischief-maker —Wonderboy is where magic is the superpower, laughter is the sidekick and reality doesn’t stand a chance. The multi-talented actor-magician-comedian has built a career turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Best known for his hit “The Carbonaro Effect,” he’s made millions laugh in astonishment by blending quick-witted comedy with jaw-dropping illusions in everyday settings. Now he delights everyone with his newest adventure, Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy — a tour where audiences discover him as the Hero of Mischief, in a world where magic is the superpower and laughter is the sidekick. An accomplished actor, he’s appeared in “Law & Order: SVU,” “CSI: Miami,” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” among other projects. As a magician, he’s been named Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts and is the sole recipient of the Copperfield Prize, awarded for elevating the art of magic itself. A performing magician • Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington since his youth, Carbonaro studied experimental theater at New York University with the • Time: 7:30 p.m. aspirations of entertaining audiences through a variety of theatrical mediums, including hidden-camera magic, which he later showcased frequently on late night TV, prior to his own • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com series. Bringing wonder, mischief and magic to the stage — reality doesn’t stand a chance. 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org
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BOE meets The Board of Education holds its first meeting during the regular school year. All are encouraged to attend.
• Where: Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: EMUFSD.us
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Tea and Tour
Old Westbury Gardens welcomes visitors to enjoy a delightful afternoon tea at Orchard Hill, featuring an elegant spread of tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts, perfectly paired with a selection of fine teas. After your meal, enjoy a seasonal garden tour led by one of our knowledgeable volunteer docents. $65 • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048
Veterans Picnic/ Resource Fair Nassau County hosts a veterans picnic and resource fair. RSVP is required by Sept. 14. • Where: Eisenhower Park, Field 6 • Time: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Contact: Call to reserve space and learn more at (516) 572-0564
Stargazers Old Westbury Gardens invites everyone to join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for an evening of guided stargazing and nighttime skywatching. Learn about the stars, planets, and seasonal constellations visible overhead while experienced observers help you navigate the night sky through telescopes and shared knowledge. Gates open 30 minutes before observing begins, allowing guests time to settle in and take in the twilight transition before the sky comes alive. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a relaxed, awe-filled evening under the stars. Free with admission. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8:15-10 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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POW-MIA Night Vigil
Nassau County holds a remembrance ceremony to honor POWs and MIAs by reading the names of local heroes. • Where: Eisenhower Park, Veterans Memorial Plaza, Merrick and Stewart Avenues • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 572-6565
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4th Annual Long Island Firefighter Cigar Smokeout
Join the EMFD for a great night of friendship, cigars, drinks, food and prizes. • Where: 170 Maple Ave., East Meadow • Time: 5 p.m. • Contact: Email fciaccio@ eastmeadowfd.com
Battle of the Decades Take a musical journey through three unforgettable eras at Battle of the Decades at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University. The high-energy tribute concert
• Where: 1660 Front St. East Meadow • Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Contact: Email florenciasflorist@gmail.com or call (516)-542-8400
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Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
This popular local celebration features authentic East Asian performances, traditional Hanfu attire displays, paper lanterns and mooncakes for tasting. • Where: Eisenhower Park, Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre • Time: Noon • Contact: NassauCountyNY.gov
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Links of Joy
Celebrate Sukkot by decorating Long Island Children’s Museum’s Sukkah. Create colorful chains to adorn our outdoor space while learning about this joyful holiday at the drop-in program. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO. 624939/2025 Date Filed: 08/07/2026 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is: The location of real property being foreclosed. FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, against UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET P. CARLON, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-ofkin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint; JOAN A. MURPHY, AS NEXT OF KIN AND HEIR AT LAW OF MARGARET P. CARLON; JEAN C. DANGLER, AS NEXT OF KIN AND HEIR AT LAW OF MARGARET P. CARLON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; and “JOHN DOE No. 1’’ through ‘’JOHN DOE No. 100’’ inclusive, the name of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the
said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendant(s). To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff’s attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Jeffrey A Goodstein, an Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County, granted on the 27th day of July, 2026, and filed with the Complaint and other papers in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by ELAINE D. HALLISEY and MARGARET P.
CARLON to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, bearing date March 10, 2009 and recorded in Book M 33592, at Page 283 in the County of Nassau on April 2, 2009, which on or about January 1, 2019, FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY merged into FIFTH THIRD BANK, which was then assigned to SELENE FINANCE, LP executed February 25, 2026 and recorded March 3, 2026, in Book M 48359, at Page 316. Said premises being known as and by 65 Blacksmith Road, Levittown, NY 11756, bearing tax map designation Section: 0045, Block: 00271-00, Lot: 0009, which is more fully described in the Schedule “A” attached to the Complaint. Aldridge Pite, LLP, Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 File 1599-784B 161858
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2020-3, Plaintiff AGAINST RAYMOND S. FERGUSON AKA RAYMOND FERGUSON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 6, 2026, 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 October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 187 Urban Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Westbury (Outside of the Incorporated Village), Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11 Block 27 Lots 65, 66 & 67. Approximate amount of judgment $617,958.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609668/2024. For sale
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE is hereby given that the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT will receive separate & independent bids for the following categories: Contract No. 1 Parking Lot Replacement and Related Work For the Parking Lot Replacement and Related Work to the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT STATION #7 located at 2045 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793 A MANDATORY pre-bid conference walkthrough for potential Bidders and other interested parties will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Wantagh Fire District Station #7 located at 2045 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793. Separate & independent bids must be received on or before Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 12:00 PM by the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT at the DISTRICT OFFICES located at 2045 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793 at which time all bids received will publicly be opened and read aloud @ 12:00 PM in accordance with §103(2), of the General Municipal Law. No bids will be accepted thereafter. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, may be obtained online as a
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E-bike rider struck by vehicle in East Meadow A 13-year-old boy was injured after the electric bicycle he was riding struck a parked vehicle in East Meadow on the afternoon of Sept. 2, according to Nassau County police. Police said the boy was riding west on Hempstead Turnpike at 5:10 p.m. when he struck a stationary 2026 GMC in the parking lot at 2174 Hempstead
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Exclude from all bids New York State Sales Tax on materials or supplies purchased for this project. Pursuant to §220 of the Labor Law, the contract will contain a provision that every mechanic, laborer and workman employed in or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the prevailing rate of wages and provided with not less than the prevailing supplement which are set forth in the Bidding Documents. Bids are to be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope, which shall be clearly marked: Wantagh Fire District Station #7 2045 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793 Contract No. 1 Parking Lot Replacement and Related Work. The Wantagh Fire District reserves the right to waive any
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ong Island is getting older. Over the past decade, Nassau and Suffolk counties have added more residents over age 65 than anywhere else in the state. More than a halfmillion older adults call this place home, and they’re not all flocking to Florida. Long Island retirees aren’t uniformly downsizing or decelerating. They’re rejecting the outmoded idea that chronological age determines how we should live. In a world of 30-year retirements and second and third acts, a single number can no longer capture a person’s capacity, purpose or potential. We propose a different framework: your “feels-like” age. Your chronological age tells you how long you have lived. Your feels-like age reflects how you are living — the combined influence of your psychological outlook, social connections, physical health and environment. It is fluid, and offers a far more accurate picture of where you are in your aging journey. To understand feels-like age, consider
Carmen Herrera. Born in 1915, Herrera painted in relative obscurity for over a half-century. She worked in a small New York City loft, lived modestly and sold almost nothing. Things finally changed in 2004, when, at age 89, she was connected with a gallery owner who needed to fill a slot for a show. That show was her breakthrough: Critics embraced her, and she earned exhibitions at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art. And even after achieving this recognition, she continued to paint daily, well past 100. Though Herrera’s chronological age was “late life,” her feels-like age aligned with what we call the SettledIn stage. Psychologically, she was ambitious; socially, she was networking; physically, she was continuing to create. The number 89 was, well, just a number, describing little else than how long she had lived. Feels-like aging acknowledges physical realities, but recognizes that vitality is multi-dimensional. A person’s lived
stage is defined by more than just biology — it is a product of mindset, relationships and purpose. Our aging journey is nonlinear. It is about movement across different flexible stages of aging that do not need to occur in sequence. We call that movement the “flicker.” People can move forward and backward across stages, depending on a range of factors and interventions. To understand this, consider Howard. In his early 80s, Howard lived in Florida, and had once embraced an active outdoor lifestyle. Over time, chronic knee pain narrowed his world. He felt older than his 82 years, and was drifting toward what we would describe as the Supported Living stage — because of only one factor, his knees, which were off balance. At his wife’s urging, Howard underwent knee-replacement surgery. Recovery restored his mobility and confidence, and he returned to the activities he had shared with his wife. “I feel like I’m 70 again,” he told us. Howard “flick-
ered” because intervention and intention changed his trajectory. Taken together, feels-like age and flicker give us a framework for taking full advantage of lifespans. The shift can be transformative. When people see themselves as capable of movement — of entering a new stage, of regaining capacity, of redefining purpose — they plan differently. They invest in prevention, as Howard did. They pursue lifelong work and creativity, as Herrera did. Retirement becomes redesign, not retreat, and aging becomes a process to navigate, not dread. When we think about Herrera’s late-life artistic ascent, or Howard’s return to mobility, we see that the calendar cannot fully define a human being. Our passions, potential and choices are what truly shape us. Stuart C. Kaplan is chief executive officer of Selfhelp Community Services Inc. Marcus Riley is the founder of the Booming Ageing Agency. They are the coauthors of “Your Aging Advantage.”
The United States needs to be a dependable ally
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hether it’s the war in Iran, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s expansionism or the continuing threat of Islamist terrorism, the United States and the world are faced with crises from multiple directions. This should be a time when nations with common values and interests forge a united front, no matter our policy differences or personality clashes. The most significant example of this unity occurred at the close of World War II, when the U.S., Canada and the countries of Western Europe put aside historic differences and rivalries to unite against the common threat of world communism emanating from the Soviet Union by forming NATO, which became the largest and most successful military and governmental alliance in human history. After centuries of conflict, including World Wars I and II, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans, NATO ultimately caused the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, and prevented the inva-
sion of one country by another on the continent of Europe for 75 years, until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. As the world’s lone superpower, the U.S. was the main force within NATO, providing troops on the ground in various countries, a nuclear umbrella for all of the organization’s members and, most important, our credibility and commitment. The member countries were of course also essential to NATO’s success, coordinating their military units under an American Supreme Command and pledging unity. No wonder it has been Russian President Vladimir Putin’s long-held dream to somehow bring about NATO’s dissolution. NATO demonstrated its commitment to stand united when it responded so quickly and forcefully to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Though no other NATO country was attacked and there was no war on European soil, countries responded with troops, courage and ability. Great Britain, Denmark, Canada, Poland and Italy would suffer casualties at a per-capita rate which approached our own. Previously, in the successful Operation Desert Storm against Iraq in 1991, countries such as Britain and
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France sent troops to fight alongside American forces. NATO did, however, develop lingering deficiencies. Its over-reliance on the United States led to a continuing failure by member countries to meet their financial commitments to the alliance. I recall being at a meeting in London with Britain’s defense minister as far back as 1997, where he acknowledged the fear of NATO’s becoming a “paper tiger.” It is to Present Trump’s credit that he effectively saved the alliance by pressuring its member nations to pay up. Trump’s more recent actions, however — his threats to take Greenland from Denmark, engaging in a tariff war with Canada while referring to it as our 51st state, his exchange of insults with Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, and his attack on Pope Leo— have only weakened NATO. Similarly, Trump’s withdrawal of troops from Poland and Germany, and cuts in aid to Ukraine, have raised doubts about American credibility and reliability. Also damaging to the alliance was the failure to coordinate strategy with NATO countries before beginning the war against Iran. (This was so contrary to the close cooperation I saw between American
s strong as we are, maintaining alliances is vital to our national security.
and British generals when I had visited Afghanistan.) This has resulted in Britain’s refusal to provide its minesweeping capability to Trump in the Strait of Hormuz, and Meloni’s denying us use of air bases in Italy. These actions, on both sides, are shortsighted, and counterproductive to everyone. There is no doubt that the United States is the superpower and indispensable partner in the alliance. It is also true that our relationship with NATO, and our actions and level of support for Ukraine, South Korea, Taiwan and Israel, are watched carefully by our adversaries China, Iran, North Korea, Al Qaeda and ISIS, as well as by our allies and friendly nations such as Japan and the Philippines in the Pacific and Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. As strong as the U.S. is, maintaining alliances and international support is vital to our national security. Isolationist policies such as America First and Fortress America have failed us in the past, and we can’t afford to rely on, or even experiment with them again. We live in an ever more dangerous, threatening world. We cannot risk America First becoming America Alone. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
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ept. 11, 2001, remains a defining moment for anyone who lived through it. For some, it is remembered in exact detail — where they were standing, who they were with, what they saw and the moment they realized that life as they knew it had changed forever. For others, particularly those born after the terrorist attacks, it is history. They learn about it in school, see photos and videos and hear stories from parents, grandparents and teachers. But 25 years later, the challenge for all of us is the same: How do we remember Sept. 11 in a meaningful way, and how do we help those who continue to live with its consequences? In the middle of unimaginable horror, people helped one another. Strangers carried strangers. First responders risked their lives for people they did not know. Communities opened their doors. Ordinary people performed extraordinary acts of courage and kindness. Long Islanders were in the thick of 9/11, as volunteer fire departments from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, many with FDNY firefighters, raced to the site. Baldwin’s Bob Beckwith, a retired city fireman, responded, and three days later stood with President George W. Bush atop the rubble in a defining image of the attacks’ aftermath. Roosevelt High School students creat-
ed a memorial garden honoring two graduates who died at ground zero. Students at Deasy Elementary School, in Glen Cove, made stuffed animals for children who lost parents in the attacks. Scouts from across Suffolk collected 153,000 bottled drinks in 70 hours for rescue workers. The attacks brought a sense of insecurity and a horrifying realization that we could not control what was happening around us. Nearly 3,000 people were killed at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, including 497 Long Islanders. Families lost parents, children, siblings and friends. First responders ran toward danger, and countless others demonstrated extraordinary courage simply by helping strangers. In the succeeding years, children grew up without mothers or fathers. Some followed in their parents’ footsteps, becoming police officers, firefighters or other public servants to honor those they lost. Grandchildren were born who never had the opportunity to know the people whose names are spoken every Sept. 11. For many families, the anniversary isn’t simply a day on the calendar. It can bring back memories, grief and questions that never fade away. That is why remembering matters. Memorials, ceremonies and the simple
act of saying the names of those we lost are vital ritual. We remember everyone who died, we remember those who died later from illnesses connected to their work at ground zero, and we remember the families that were left behind. The anniversary is a day for reflection and service — much like Memorial Day and Veterans Day, when we pause to recognize sacrifice and those who served something greater than themselves. Honor their memory through action. Help a neighbor. Support a first responder or veteran. Visit a memorial, take part in a community service project, or teach a child why Sept. 11 still matters. Children should learn about that day in age-appropriate ways, understanding both the tragedy and the remarkable response of people who came together. These lessons are important. Twenty-five years is a long time. But it is not long enough to forget. So say the names. Remember the lives. Honor the families. Thank those who responded. Support those still suffering. And then do something good. The Herald’s 9/11 special section seeks to do just that. Through the memories and experiences of people who lived through or lost someone on that horrific day, and were forever changed, we hope to show that Sept. 11 isn’t just something that happened 25 years ago. It is part of our history, and part of our present.
letterS We were unified after Sept. 11. What’s happened since then? To the Editor: The aftermath of Sept. 11 was a lost opportunity for this country to be much stronger and united. For a very brief time, we grieved, suffered, and consoled one another, despite differences in race, ethnicity, religion and politics. At the time, the feeling was that we had taken a quantum leap in our tolerances and respect for one another. For many, a spiritual awakening was activated to strengthen our resiliency as well. Who would believe the shelf life of this unity would expire in so short a time? This teaching moment was fleeting, and in many ways has been forgotten. We are now more divided politically, led by our two parties. We are angrier in our discourse, often misinformed, and less patient with our differences. We attack the
person, not the ideas. We are more distrustful — and in many cases, the mainstream media plays their role in this. The sadness is that we could have been better
as a country, but regressed to our darker side. TONY GIAMETTA Oceanside
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s the 2026-27 academic year gets under way, it’s a good time to get motivated for the challenges and opportunities ahead, whether you’re a student, a parent or a teacher like me. The next nine to 10 months will be a time of growth, and include the occasional hurdle that will require us to employ old and new knowledge and skills. It would certainly help to be inspired by someone as you take on a new year. Well, how about an entire team? I have been a professor of sport management for 21 years, 16 as a full-time professor at Farmingdale State College. I am also a huge sports fan. And in that time, not one team I closely follow — the New York Jets, Mets, Knicks and
Georgetown University basketball — had won a championship. That is 83 years of futility. Tack on the years since the Mets won in 1986, that’s another 20 years and another 80 seasons of no championships. That is a lot of losing. In fact, A.I. told me that the odds of none of my teams winning a title in 40 years was extremely low, roughly 0.44 percent. So you can imagine how strange, and great, it feels now, as I approach a new school year with a Knicks title under my belt. Teaching sports management, I find a lot of motivation in working with students who are going to be the future leaders in this growing industry. But have I felt joy? Not really. To see your favorite teams lose year after year — and my teams seemed to lose a lot of painful games — sapped the joy out of being a fan. I’ve always felt like an out-
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sider in the world of fandom, jealous of others around the country whose teams achieved their ultimate goal. We’re New York fans, for God’s sake. We deserved better! Well, 2026-27 is shaping up to be very different. The magical playoff ride that started for the Knicks in April and culminated with an NBA championship in June continues on for us fans. At least it does for me. Frankly, though, I’m not sure what that means, or how I should behave at school. After spending the past few months fist-bumping and high-fiving strangers in the street, in restaurants, on the train and on the subway, do I now continue that in the classrooms and hallways at Farmingdale? Can I keep saying, “Knicks in five!” as I do to my wife, members of my extended family and my best friends — but now to students and fellow professors? I sure hope so.
an I keep saying, ‘Knicks in five!’ now to students and fellow professors?
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Turns out that urge is likely very normal. According to Todd Rogers, a professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School who leads the Fandom and Social Connection Initiative, “Fandom is a very communal phenomenon and has the potential to increase the quantity and quality of our relationships.” All I can say is that I’m hyped. I have an energy now that I realize has been absent for the past 21 years. I know that I’ve always given students my best, but the effort was devoid of the joy that comes with cheering with thousands of other New Yorkers who share the beauty of being a sports fan — connection, camaraderie and community. I don’t ask students who their favorite teams are, but I’m confident that many I’ll interact with this year are Knicks fans, and that they’re hyped as well. And that will make this year unlike any other. Sarbjit Singh is an associate professor of sports management at Farmingdale State College.
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