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Community shows support for Haitians Hochul discussed protections against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Nassau County Legislator a g e n t s i n N e w Yo rk a n d Carrié Solages and Assembly- described how the fear of woman Michaelle Solages, enforcement affects Haitian whose districts include Elmont, neighborhoods and businesses. She also noted that hosted a meet-andICE agents are now g r e e t w i t h G o v. banned from wearKathy Hochul for ing masks, which the Haitian commushe described as an nity last Friday. “intimidation tacThe event took tic.” place at the Vault, Near the end of on Hempstead the event, Hochul Turnpike in recalled her grandElmont, and it was parents, who emiintended to rally g rated from IreHaitian community land. “I was a lucky supporters around one,” she said. “My Hochul and Demofamily got out, and I cratic candidates in know my job as the anticipation of the gover nor of this November election. g reatest state in The participants America is to make had a chance to sure everybody — meet the governor everybody who and gain a better CLAIRE LEON came here, no matunderstanding of ter when they came the people working Elmont — has the same in her administration. Michaelle Solages credit- chance that my family had of ed Hochul for supporting Hai- living the American dream. tian immigrants with tempo- That is my commitment to all rary protected status, and of you.” Claire Leon, of Elmont, efforts to help them with legal services, health care, schools expressed support for the govand protection from profiling. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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District schools named an Apple Distinguished School By MASHIAT AZMI mazmi@liherald.com

Students and teachers across Franklin Square School District’s three elementary schools are celebrating their latest recognition as an Apple Distinguished School — acknowledged for their innovation, leadership and educational excellence in incorporating technology in the classrooms. The John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street schools are being recognized with the prestigious distinction for the program term from September 2026–December 2029. Apple Distinguished Schools represent cen-

ters of leadership and educational excellence, with a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support learning goals. Schools are selected for this honor based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and to using Apple products to inspire, imagine and impact teaching and learning. The program aims to help leaders and their communities inspire, imagine and impact teaching and learning. “This incredible achievement highlights the innovative spirit, dedication, and commitment to excellence that define our school district,” Jared Bloom, the school district’s superintendent, said CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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John Street School hosted its 21st annual Pinwheels for Peace on Sept. 17.

Students plant colorful symbols of peace and displaying them together as a group. This year’s event featured John Street students coloring the word “peace” during art class as well as inspirational music about peace during music class. During the celebration, each student planted a pinwheel on the front lawn of the school, where the pinwheels were arranged in the shape of a peace sign. –Mashiat Azmi

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Daniel Camilleri, MD, FAAP, right, expresses his excitement about the collaboration with Shannon E. O’Malley, MD, left. office hours. Dr. Kerry Fierstein, CEO of Allied Physicians Group, said the model was created with families’ needs in mind. “Families want healthcare that is accessible, affordable, and tailored to the unique needs of their children,” Fierstein said. For Dr. Daniel Camilleri, MD, FAAP, the expansion also means extending the relationship his practice has built with Franklin Square families over the past 26 years. “We love taking care of children, their health, but most of all, the family. We’re talking about the families,” she said. Alex Kinder, who helped coordinate the construction and updates, said the project involved everything from new doors to improvements throughout the space. “This office has come such a long way,” Kinder said. Kinder said additional work is still planned, including lighting for the urgent care area. For O’Malley, the new service brings together the fast-paced nature of urgent care with the pediatric focus she has built her career around.

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For around 21 years, John Street Elementary School has celebrated World Peace Day on Sept. 21. The event was held on Sept. 17 as its Annual Pinwheels for Peace celebration, organized by Christine Randazzo. Pinwheels for Peace is an international art and environmental project celebrated each year on Sept. 21. The event aims to help students worldwide express their hopes, dreams, and feelings about peace by creating pinwheels

Families in Franklin Square now have another option when their children need medical care after regular pediatric office hours. An existing pediatric practice on Dogwood Avenue has expanded its services to include pediatric urgent care from 4 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and from noon to midnight on weekends. The service is intended to give families an alternative to the emergency room for illnesses and minor injuries that can be treated outside of a hospital. The Franklin Square office, at 380 Dogwood Ave., is one of the first two Allied Physicians Group locations to introduce the new pediatric urgent care model. The first location opened in Medford on Sept. 14, followed by Franklin Square on Sept. 17. Allied plans to bring the service to additional locations, including Riverhead and Staten Island. Shannon E. O’Malley, MD, Allied’s medical director of urgent care, has more than 20 years of experience in pediatric emergency medicine and more than 15 years in urgent care on Long Island. “You don’t want people to sit in the ER for things that don’t need to go to the ER,” O’Malley said. “I think we’re going to be really filling a need for parents after hours.” During the day, the Franklin Square office continues to operate as a pediatric practice. In the evening, it transitions into an urgent care center focused on children. The service is open to all families, including those who are not existing Allied patients. The office can treat common childhood illnesses and respiratory conditions, as well as allergies, asthma, sports injuries, lacerations, abrasions and other minor injuries. The idea for the new service came from conversations within Allied, where many providers are also parents and had experienced the difficulty of finding pediatric care outside regular

Fashion, art takes center stage in Elmont

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The night went late at The Vault Cafe in Elmont as Fashion in the City 2 returned for its second year. Bossed Up PopUps founder Julissa Duchatellier hosted the fashion show Sept. 12, bringing local designers and small-business owners together to showcase their work and connect with the community. Bossed Up PopUps is a New York Cityarea event curator and networking platform that connects small-business owners, entrepreneurs and local creatives through pop-up markets, fashion shows and networking events. The group provides opportunities for local brands to showcase their work, meet other business owners and build connections within the community. Models walked the runway in designs from Ele gant Creative Fashions of Queens, Sedars Ankara Fashion and ShapeFitz. ShapeFitz also showcased pieces from its fitness and swimwear line. The brand offers clothing in sizes ranging from extra small to 5X, with options for both men and women, including swimwear and workout clothing. The night also included live performances, adding music and entertainment to the fashion show. A pop-up marketplace featured products from other local businesses.

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Celebrate heritage from September 15 to October 15 By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

For nearly 60 years, the U.S. has made a conscious effort to highlight the contributions of Hispanic leaders, educators, artists, entertainers and community members. The month of recognition provides a chance to investigate diverse cultures, discuss the influence Hispanic societies have had on the nation and build bridges between communities.

Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin Sept. 15? September 15 was specifically chosen to kickstart the month-long span because of its historic significance. The date commemorates the Act of Independence of Central America which, in 1821, was signed by representatives of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua declaring their nations’ independence from the authority of the Spanish Empire. Mexico marks its Independence Day on Sept. 16, Chile observes independence on Sept. 18 and Belize celebrates on Sept. 21. Dia De La Raza, on October 12, typically coincides with Columbus Day and acknowledges the initial meeting of indigenous and Spanish cultures. The extended period offers an opportunity to discover the depth and breadth of Hispanic culture.

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In Sept. 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the National Hispanic Heritage Week bill into law, encouraging the U.S. to recognize the contributions, culture and histories of Americans with Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean and Central or South American heritage. Nearly 20 years later, in Aug. 1987, California Rep. Esteban Torres introduced a bill to expand the week into a full month. The bill died in committee, but spurred conversation and drew attention to the potential change. In March 1988, Illinois Sen. Paul Simon introduced a similar bill which ultimately passed. In Aug. 1988, five months after declaring National Women’s History Month, President Ronald Reagan extended the acknowledgment to a month, stretching from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 beginning the following year.

Elmont Memorial Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with programs for children, teens and adults throughout October. On Oct. 6, children in kindergarten through fifth grade can take part in a mixed-media arts and crafts program from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Craft Room/Storytime. Registration is required for each child and opens Sept. 22 at 9:30 a.m. Teens in grades 6-12 can create sugar skull masks with the YA librarian on Oct. 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Teen Annex. Registration is required and opens Sept. 25 at 9:30 a.m. On Oct. 10, Mariachi Loco NY will perform authentic Mexican mariachi music from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the theater. The free performance is open to the public, with no registration required and seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The Franklin Square and Elmont Long Island Advocate, focusing on community-based needs, arts, and culture. communities will have a new Herald One notable story she covered for the contact as Mashiat Azmi will take the Long Island Advocate was reins of the community the LIRR strike, which weekly as a reporter. focused on commuters’ Azmi has interned and concerns. freelanced for the Herald At the beginning of before becoming a staff 2025, Azmi worked as a colmember. After graduating lege writer for the FRONTfrom Hofstra University’s RUNNER magazine and Graduate Journalism Profeatured fellow Hofstra artgram, Azmi joined the Herists. In the summer of 2025, ald as a freelance correshe interned at the Freespondent covering a wide port Herald, where she covarray of stories for several ered a wide range of stoHeralds. ashiat zMi ries. One notable story feaDuring her time at Hofstured local thrift stores for tra, she was an engineer for the community. “Off The Chart” on WRHU, a five-time I look forward to covering Franklin Marconi Award-winning, student-run Square and Elmont and would like to radio station. She served as a social media writer and researcher for Hofstra hear from our readers. Please contact me at 516-569-4000 ext. 206 or at mazmi@ Votes LIVES 2024. Azmi has also helped liherald.com. students as a Graduate Research Assistant under one of Hofstra’s professors. –Mashiat Azmi She also wrote stories for Hofstra’s

Jupiter Stable’s dual graded stakes winner Phileas Fogg returned from a short break in the Grade 1, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup on Friday, Sept. 18, at the new Belmont Park and ended up finishing in fourth. The race headlined the New York Racing Association’s reopening of Belmont Park following a three-year redevelopment project. The 10-furlong race for 3-year-olds and older horses offered a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic in October at Keeneland. Trained by Gustavo Rodriguez, the 6-year-old son of Astern last raced July 4 at Saratoga Race Course, where he successfully defended his title in the Grade 2 Suburban presented by Subourbon Life. Phileas Fogg led from start to finish and won by 10 lengths under regular rider Kendrick Carmouche, earning a career-best 114 Beyer Speed Figure. “He’s good, he worked today,” Rodriguez said. Phileas Fogg has continued training at Saratoga since the Subur-

ban before moving to Belmont for a five-furlong workout Friday. “The new Belmont is beautiful and we loved the way he worked today,” Rodriguez said. “Kendrick was very, very happy with the way he worked.” Phileas Fogg was considered for the Grade 1 Whitney on Aug. 8 but was instead pointed toward the Jockey Club Gold Cup to give him more time to recover from his previous race. The bay gelding was claimed for $62,500 by his current connections in July 2024 at Saratoga. Since then, he has finished in the top three in 11 of 13 starts, including victories in the Suburban, Queens County and Excelsior. Other horses in the field include Japanese star Forever Young, 2025 Horse of the Year Sovereignty, multiple Grade 1 winner Nitrogen, Group 2 Godolphin Mile winner Banishing, dual graded stakes winner Willy D’s and multiple graded stakes-placed Yo Daddy. –Hailey Fulmer

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The Elmont Memorial Library will feature the work of local artist Cathy Varen throughout October in an exhibit focused on rural American life during the harvest season. Varen’s collection explores folk art and draws inspiration from historic buildings, farms and other elements of rural life. Her interest in the subject was sparked by a visit to Old Bethpage Village Restoration, where she sketched 18th- and 19th-century structures. The exhibit includes artwork depicting churches, the Little Red Schoolhouse and the General Store, as well as seasonal images such as pumpkins and scarecrows. Varen’s newest work, “Ghost Cat,” will also be featured as Halloween approaches. Varen graduated from New York University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in humanities and liberal arts. She said her work is influenced by the tradition of folk artists, many of whom did not receive formal art training but ________

instead developed their skills through their surroundings and everyday experiences. According to Varen, artists of the 18th century often relied on their ability to draw and their attention to color and detail, creating artwork based on the communities and landscapes around them. She said the paints and mediums used by artists more than 100 years ago were similar to those used today, aside from modern materials such as markers and acrylics. Varen describes folk art as an expression of a simpler time, when farmland, forests, friends and family were central parts of everyday life. The exhibit will run from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 at the Elmont Memorial Library. Varen also invited visitors to enjoy the fall-themed collection with a fresh cup of tea featuring ginger and spices as the season changes. –Hailey Fulmer

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KHALIL BRASSELL LAWRENCE Senior FOOTBALL BRASSELL DID EVERYTHING but drive the Golden Tornadoes’ team bus home following its 38-36 victory at Oyster Bay Sept. 10. It was the first win for the program in 29 games, and the 550th win all-time. The senior quarterback was a major reason the losing skid came to a halt. Brassell provided the difference with 30 seconds remaining with a 2-point conversion run. He threw three touchdown passes and also added a rushing score in the win.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Sept. 24 Boys Soccer: Calhoun at Mepham.......................4 p.m. Boys Soccer: Garden City at Carey ......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Hempstead at Farmingdale ............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Massapequa at Uniondale .............5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 25 Girls Soccer: West Hempstead at Clarke ..............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Lawrence ...................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. North at Wantagh .....................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Lynbrook at Seaford .......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: South Side at Hewlett ...............5:30 p.m. Football: Plainedge at Lynbrook ..........................6 p.m. Football: South Side at Seaford .....................6:30 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Farmingdale .............6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26 Football: Carey at Oceanside..........................1:30 p.m. Football: Malverne at Clarke ...........................1:30 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Sewanhaka ..................1:30 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Floral Park .....................1:30 p.m. Football: Elmont at ERock/WHemp .....................2 p.m. Football: Plainview at Kennedy ............................2 p.m. Football: East Meadow at MacArthur ...................2 p.m. Football: Massapequa vs Garden City .................5 p.m. Football: North Shore at Glen Cove ................5:30 p.m.

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Credit Carey girls soccer team’s depth for withstanding the loss of its two top players. The Seahawks still figure to be a factor in Conference 1. Two players with elite accolades are out for the season in junior Laura Maya and senior Amelia Kalamaras, both of whom earned All-County honors the past two years. In a spate of terrible luck, Maya and Kalamaras each suffered knee inuries seven months apart. Maya, the 2025 Conference 2 Player of the Year as a sophomore, suffered her injury in August playing club soccer. Kalamaras went down last January during basketball season and her recovery still is ongoing. “We’re missing two of our best players,’’ Carey coach Chris Posilico said. “If we had them, we’re definitely competing for a county championship.’’ Despite having just one senior starter, there is a lot of hope. Carey is off to a 2-1-1 start, led by junior striker Daisy Buja, who has 3 goals, including one in its 4-0 domination of Mepham on Sept. 16. Carey has also beaten perennial powerhouse Massapequa. “I still think on their best day they can compete with anyone,’’ Posilica said of his team, which has risen up the county ranks during his tenure. “It’s keeping up with the physicality and not getting in their own way mentally. When they play their best soccer, they’re as good as anybody in the conference

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Junior striker Daisy Buja has scored 3 goals in Carey’s first four games, including one in a 4-0 win over Mepham Sept. 16. and we’re in the power conference. There’s no limit. We can definitely reach the finals,” he added. On the 18-person roster, 16 are in either 8th grade, freshmen or sophomores. Youth and injuries have forced Buja

to be the prime leader. “Since we lost two prominent players, especially now as captain, I really have to try as hard as I can, lead the team and get as many wins as possible, Buja said. Buja is a defensive mid-

fielder who brings much skill to “The Beautiful Game.’’ Most of her goals come off headers via corner kicks. “She’s so dominant at midfield,’’ Posilica said. “Plays all 80 minutes. She’s a great passer. Her vision is incredible. She sees two, three passes ahead.’’ Buja, who has played since age 4, has already talked to college coaches. “My biggest strength is having soccer IQ,’’ Buja said. “I feel I read the game really well and see one step ahead.’’ Carey boasts a host of smart soccer players, including even an 8th grade striker, Liliana Cervoni. who has a pair of goals. “She’s super talented,’’ Posilica said. “She sees the field great and is great on the ball.’’ A senior attacking midfielder, Gab Perna leads the team in assists. Perna has a goal and 4 helpers. “She’s always in the right position,’’ Posilica said. “She has great vision, is a great passer, quick on the ball and helps us move it fast.’’ Also having a productive start is outside midfielder, freshman Sophia Savard (2 goals, 2 assists). The goalie is a first-year starter, freshman GG Cafaro, who has made 20 saves. The lone senior starter is Juliana Tonkin, one of the captains. “She does it all on defense up top - does everything we need from her,’’ Posilica said. Last season, the Franklin Square school went 9-3-2, making the playoffs. “I feel like if we keep up how we played against Massapequa and Mepham, we have a good opportunity of making it far in the playoffs,’’ Buja said.

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For Kadeem Brown, running for the Nassau County Legislature is closely tied to the community where he grew up. A lifelong Elmont resident and a 2009 graduate of Elmont Memorial High School, Brown, a Republican, said that the programs and people he saw around him as a child helped shape the person he is today. Now, as he challenges the incumbent in the 3rd District, Carrié Solages, once again, Brown said he wants to help bring some of those same opportunities back to the community. He earned a management degree at Penn State, and has spent over a decade in the financial services industry, now in private wealth management at J.P. Morgan. His work, Brown said, has given him a firsthand look at how families manage their money and deal with the rising cost of living in Nassau County. “I know the troubles, the stress that they have to go through trying to be able to pay bills,” he said. At a roundtable discussion with the Herald, Brown said that his own experience has made the cost of living especially personal. He rents in the community where he grew up, and has watched friends leave the area because they can’t afford to buy homes. One of his proposals for addressing the tax burden is to attract and support more businesses, which, he said, can help offset some of the taxes residents pay. He pointed to the development around UBS Arena and Belmont Park as an opportunity for Elmont. Brown said he wants residents to see more direct benefits from the investment taking place in their community, including potential tax relief. His financial background, he added, could help him examine whether county programs and services are reaching residents. Nassau County already offers programs that

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Kadeem Brown, a lifelong Elmont resident and a financial services professional, discussed affordability and youth programs at a Herald roundtable. can help families with affordability, he said, but many are unaware of them. Brown would like to see programs for young people, such as Little League and CYO, expanded. “When I was growing up, there were so many resources,” he said. “Those resources really molded me and shaped me.” On the issue of public safety, Brown said he doesn’t believe communities need more formal liaisons with police. He contends that the existing community polic-

ing structure already provides an avenue for communication, and that local leaders needs to make better use of those relationships. Regulating e-bikes, he said, requires considering both public safety and affordability. He noted that some young people rely on e-bikes because they can’t afford cars, and said residents and officials should have a broader conversation about safety and regulations. “I just need to feel like there’s some common ground,” he said. Brown also wants to focus on senior residents. He pointed to a fire and flooding at a senior housing complex on Elmont Road that he said displaced residents and left families looking for answers. If elected, he said he would examine how senior housing is structured and determine whether residents need a more direct line to county government. Another idea Brown has discussed is creating greater cooperation among civic associations throughout the area. Elmont has several separate civic groups, making it difficult at times, he said, to establish common priorities. Following up on his 2025 campaign, in which he lost to Solages, Brown said he is focusing heavily on social media and direct community engagement to reach residents who may not regularly follow local politics. “I think it’s time for new leadership in our community,” Brown said. “We have to have standards.”

Solages looks to builds on 15 years of service By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, 47, the first Haitian American to serve in the Legislature, is looking toward the next chapter of his career with a focus on projects he says could leave a lasting mark on the communities he represents. First elected in 2011, Solages represents the 3rd District, which encompasses Elmont, Lakeview, Malverne, Valley Stream and other surrounding communities. An attorney who grew up in Elmont and now lives in Valley Stream, Solages said his life in the area continues to shape the issues he takes on. He listed infrastructure, affordability, public safety, small businesses, immigration and constituent services as some of the issues that continue to demand his attention. One of the projects he described as particularly meaningful is a proposed community center in Elmont, which he said received $30 million in state funding after years of work. “I was able to reach one of my lifetime goals,” Solages said of the project. The center, he said, represents more than a single construction project. He described it as something he has wanted to see in the community for years. Infrastructure remains a major focus. Solages said he secured more than $5 million for water-related work along Elmont Road, an area where flooding is a longtime concern. He also highlighted $7.2 million in funding for work on Elmont Road, Linden Boulevard and Meacham Avenue, including nearly $2.1 million for streetscape and traffic safety improvements. Traffic safety, Solages said, is an issue he continues

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Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages touched on infrastructure, immigration and other priorities for the 3rd Legislative District. to hear about from residents, focused particularly on busy intersections and areas where speeding has become a concern. Affordability is another concern. He spoke about the difficulty many Long Island residents have keep-

ing up with housing costs and property taxes, particularly as families and older residents try to remain in their communities. He suggested property tax assessment workshops and other resources for residents looking to better understand their taxes and housing options. Solages also wants to address conditions on the Southern State Parkway. He said he is pursuing a pilot program to construct barriers near residential areas that could help reduce highway noise and air pollution. Aircraft noise is another issue he said residents frequently bring to his attention. Because Elmont is near Kennedy Airport, Solages said he has pushed for changes in flight patterns over the community. “I just want the planes to fly over the Cross Island [Parkway],” he said. “And fly a bit higher.” Immigration has also become a significant part of his work. As an attorney who practices immigration law, he said he has been hearing from Haitian residents concerned about Temporary Protected Status and their ability to continue working and supporting their families. He said he continues to advocate for Haitian TPS holders and help them navigate government services. He focuses as well on the challenges that small businesses and individual constituents face, from helping business owners work through problems to connecting residents with resources they need. “At this point in my career, 15 years deep, real power is invisible,” he said. Looking ahead, Solages said he wants to continue pursuing new projects while building on the work already underway across the district. “There’s a lot of hard work,” he said. “More work needs to be done.”

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By HAILEY FULMER

BRINGING LOCAL SPORTS HOME EVERY WEEK

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The jockey colony for the first race at the transformed Belmont Park, which opened last Friday before a spirited crowd of 6,000.

Long Island fans take in a new Belmont Park By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Racegoers were pouring into Belmont Park last Friday eager to see the track they remembered in a whole new form. Long-time fans wandered through the grounds finding their way around a racetrack that looked familiar in name but almost entirely new in person. “Everything’s new,” said Loretta Tumbarello of West Hempstead, who has been coming to Belmont for more than 30 years. “We loved it.” Tumbarello came with memories of a very different Belmont. She and her family used to make an entire afternoon of their trips to the track, bringing sandwiches, drinks, folding chairs and coolers and finding a spot beneath the trees. The old Belmont, she said, felt like a place where families could settle in and stay awhile. Now, she was trying to figure out whether that part of Belmont would have a place in the new version. “Are we going to be allowed to enjoy the backyard like we did with the old Belmont?” she asked. The rebuilt park is centered around a five-story grandstand, with the first two floors open for the return of racing. The remaining floors are expected to be completed in early 2027. The facility includes four racing surfaces, including a 1 1/2-mile dirt track, two turf courses and a one-mile Tapeta track. There are also new restaurants, bars and concession areas, including Big Red’s, Homestretch Market, Silks and the Trackside Lounge. “At the old Belmont, we paid $3 or $5 for preferred parking in front,” Tumbarello said. “I want to be able to park in the front so I can just walk out that gate like I used to in the old days.” She also hopes the new park eventually offers more shade and places to sit. For Tumbarello, those details are tied to decades of memories. She remembered coming to Belmont with her mother, husband and brother, spending long after-

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Fans took in the view on opening day from trackside. noons outside and celebrating milestones there. “We used to have parties there when we retired,” she said. “My husband and I, we had a huge party back there.” Shari Brosnan, who grew up in Rego Park and has lived in the area for more than 30 years, also came to see the new Belmont for herself. Brosnan liked the sleek, modern appearance, but said the new building felt strikingly different from the old Belmont she remembered. She also remembered bringing her children to the old track, where a duck pond, playground and children’s activities gave families another reason to spend the day there. “It was family-oriented,” Brosnan said. For Donald and Doreen Smith, opening day was a chance to return to a place that had been part of their lives long before the construction began. The couple, formerly of Freeport, now lives about six miles south of Saratoga but came back to Long

Island for the much-anticipated return to racing. They said they once made regular trips to Belmont with a group of friends. “We used to come here all the time,” Donald Smith said. The Smiths have been involved in horse ownership for more than 20 years. They have celebrated victories by horses including Kentucky Derby winners Orb and Authentic, as well as Seize the Grey’s Preakness win. For Doreen Smith, the thrill of racing still comes down to moments like celebrating a victory in the winner’s circle. The couple praised the new facility, although Donald had one suggestion after spending time outside. “I wish they had more seats, more benches in the shade,” he said. “Me with the fair skin, I can’t take this.” Vince Roth of East Rockaway’s two-year-old filly, Winning Fashion, competed in the first dirt race at the rebuilt Belmont Park. The result was not what Roth and NY Final Furlong, had hoped for, but being there was enough to make the afternoon memorable. “It’s cool to be part of the first race on the dirt at Belmont,” Roth said. Roth has been involved in horse racing for about 15 years. He first became interested in the sport after watching Smarty Jones race at Belmont Park about 20 years ago. Last Friday marked Winning Fashion’s racing debut, and Roth said several of the horses ahead of her already had experience. “You never know what you’re gonna get with a twoyear-old,” he said. He expects the experience to give Winning Fashion something to build on as she gets more races under her belt. The park has plenty of history left to make. The Belmont Stakes is scheduled to return in 2027 on June 5, followed by the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Oct. 29-30.

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The new Belmont Park opened its doors Friday to welcome the return of racing to Long Island, and a capacity crowd of 6,000 was treated to a thrilling inaugural race at the transfor med venue. Lisa Joy, with jockey Antonio Fresu aboard, rallied from behind and split horses late to capture the 1 ¼-mile maiden special weight event on the inner turf. It was not only Fresu’s first career win at Belmont, but his first-ever mount. “It’s an amazing feeling to be part of this historical track and historic reopening of Belmont Park,” Fresu said. “The track is fantastic; the grandstand looks fantastic and all the facilities. I’m really happy to be part of it. This is top class.” Lisa Joy was seventh as the 10-horse field turned for home before passing rivals one by one down the stretch, finishing a head in front of runner-up Sister Jean and Belmont Park’s all-time leading rider John Velasquez. “She was saving ground the whole race and I was really happy where I

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Lisa Joy, No. 5, rallied to win the first race at Belmont Park in more than three years. was,” Fresu said. ‘Everything opened at the right time and she kicked in strong at the end.” Trained by 75-year-old Hall of Famer Shug McGaughey, Lisa Joy paid $26.72 to win. McGaughey was back in the winner’s circle after the second race with

Davidson. “I think it’s a beautiful place,” McGaughey said of the new Belmont Park. “It’s different than what I expected. We just need to get the kinks out and get the people in it and it’ll be really special. I think it’s going to be great when

everything gets settled in. I’m really excited about it and I think the track is great. I like the turf, but I’ve been training on the main track [too] and it’s been great.” The opening-day, nine-race card generated total wagering of $13,997,422.99. “Today marked the beginning of an exciting new era for Belmont Park” NYRA President & CEO David O’Rourke said. “We thank all the fans who returned to Belmont today to witness history, and we can’t wait for all that is to come at the new Belmont Park.” The last race at the former Belmont Park was held July 9, 2023. Opening day’s featured race, the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup, won by international superstar Forever Young under regular jockey Ryusei Sakai. Trained by Yoshito Yahagi, the international superstar earned his fifth Grade/ Group 1 race and increased his bankroll to more than $32.3 million. “I’d like to say thanks to Belmont Park to support us and we are really glad to have won the Opening Day Jockey Club Gold Cup,” Yahagi said. “That’s a special memory, our day. This achievement is great for us.”

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in a release. The district’s John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street schools serve prekindergarten through sixth grade students, guided by the motto, “We Can! We Will! We Do!” Casey Hauptman, the district’s director of technology, stated that the recognition reflects the school’s pioneering use of creativity, innovation and intentional technology integration. Hauptman said the mixed use of iPads and MacBooks in the classroom led Apple to recognize the district’s elementary schools as standouts in technology and innovation. She added that teachers use iPads and MacBooks to design lessons, model digital workflows and suppor t multimedia projects aligned with specific learning goals. However, students use a one-to-one iPad model for research tools, creative apps and personalized practice. As schools worldwide are adopting Apple technology, such as the Mac and iPad, to transform learning, teachers from Franklin Square are integrating technology into their lesson plans to empower students to lead, learn and thrive, officials said. “… It’s very teacher-driven how they choose to embed the technology into their day-to-day,” Hauptman said of the teachers from the district’s three ele-

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The district’s three elementary schools — John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street — were recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools for 2026-29 for their use of technology to support teaching and learning. mentary schools. “Usually, it’s for special projects if they have a goal, or if there’s a particular curriculum, or, you know, even a holiday that’s coming up. “Some of them may take ideas either from, like, the Apple Teacher website, which is helpful as a jumping-off point, or they’ll do their own thing and say,

like, ‘Hey, listen, there’s this really cool event coming up. I want the kids to know more about it. Maybe let’s do some virtual reality, or let’s make a movie,’ or as I said, ‘Let’s record a podcast,’ and that’s where the Apple technology comes into play.” Hauptman further explained that the

teachers receive ongoing professional development throughout the year from a dedicated technology integration coach who works with them one-on-one and in groups, offers morning PD, and pushes into classrooms to support real-time lesson implementation. Hauptman told the Herald that the program uses data from specific learning programs to monitor student progress over time and combines quantitative evidence with qualitative indicators like measurable student growth, engagement, excitement and active participation in technology-rich lessons and projects. “We’re so fortunate, and you know we look forward to being a part of this really great program for the next couple of years,” Hauptman said. “And that we’re going to continue on this pathway and trajectory to make sure that we’re, you know, embedding our technology in a way that is balanced and safe and appropriate for students, but also lets them, you know, innovate and go beyond what they could do in a traditional classroom with just paper and pencil.” The district aims to foster curiosity and critical thinking by integrating technology, STEAM, coding and marketplaces, all while delivering high-quality instruction to help each student realize their full potential, officials said.

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ernor’s stance on the Haitian community and her prioritization of immigration policies. Leon said that immigration enforcement and Temporary Protected Status are major concerns, and emphasized the need for safety, dignity and equal treatment in Nassau County. “We want safety. We want to be comfortable,” Leon said. “This country is a country of promise. This is America we’re talking about, a country of freedom. I want my country to be free. … I think we’re tired of the temporary status. We want permanent residency.” Dr. Malc Hilaire, a Franklin Square resident, emphasized the significance of the governor’s appearance for the Haitian community, linked it to community support and expressed hopes for the governor’s re-election. GOVERNOR “Well, basically she means a KATHY HOCHUL lot because she’s been on the backbone of everything good that’s been done for the Haitian community,” Hilaire said. Hochul also criticized President Trump’s policy toward people with TPS, saying that deportations violate core values. She described the Haitian community as essential health care workers and caregivers and further emphasized the value of the community’s businesses, families and loved ones.

wanted to talk to this community, primarily Haitian, to let them know that I am supporting them 100 percent.

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Community members gathered for a Haitian community meet-and-greet with Gov. Kathy Hochul 18 at the Vault. “I wanted to talk to this community, primarily Haitian, to let them know that I am supporting them 100 percent,” Hochul told the Herald. “That I am appalled by Donald Trump’s cruel policy against people who

are here legally with temporary protected status, like the Haitians. … [T]o be deporting them violates everything that we stand on. So I wanted to tell the community that I’m fighting for them.”

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Healthy aging starts at any age

Feeling your best isn’t about age — it’s about everyday healthy choices.

healthier, happier future doesn’t But wellness isn’t a fad, a number happen overnight. It starts with on a scale or a complicated regimen the small choices we make involving a refrigerator full of green juice. today. It’s about balance. Maybe it happens when you catch That means caring for both body your reflection and notice a few more and mind, making choices that support lines around your eyes. Or when the long-term health and addressing stairs seem a little steeper than they potential problems before they become used to. Maybe it’s simply waking up bigger ones. The Centers for Disease one morning and thinking, Wow, I don’t Control and Prevention reports that 6 in feel as young as I used to. 10 U.S. adults have at least one chronic Here’s the good news: You don’t disease, while 4 in 10 have two or more. have to feel younger to age well. Many chronic conditions are influenced In fact, September’s observance of by behaviors and lifestyle factors, Healthy Aging Month — with its theme making prevention an important part of of Curiosity Has No Age Limit — offers staying well. a chance to rethink the whole idea of The good news? Healthy living getting older. Aging isn’t something to doesn’t require perfection. fight or a clock to outrun. It’s a process It’s about making better choices — and one that can come with strength, more often. experience, new interests, deeper relationships and plenty of opportunities Put good things on your plate Healthy eating advice can to feel your best. sometimes feel like a never-ending list The Healthy Aging Campaign, of things we’re supposed to avoid. No established more than two decades sugar. No fat. No carbs. No fun. ago, was created to encourage a more A better approach is to think about positive approach to growing older what you can add. and to remind people that health Fill more of your plate with colorful encompasses much more than a doctor’s visit. Nutrition, physical activity, fruits and vegetables. Choose whole grains, lean proteins and nutrient-rich mental health, social connections foods. Drink water regularly and limit and even financial well-being can all sugary beverages and highly processed influence quality of life as we age. foods that are high in added sugar, And there’s an important takeaway for everyone, regardless of age: Healthy sodium and unhealthy fats. And don’t underestimate the power aging starts long before you consider of a few simple swaps. yourself “older.” Fresh herbs and spices can give a The choices made in your 20s and favorite dish plenty of flavor without 30s can help establish a foundation for relying on excess butter or salt. Try the decades ahead. For those already adding vegetables to pasta dishes or further along life’s road, it’s never too replacing some refined carbohydrates late to make a change. A healthier with vegetable alternatives. Keep fresh tomorrow can begin with something as fruit handy for a naturally sweet snack. simple as a walk today. Even water can get a makeover. Add slices of lemon, cucumber or strawberry, Think beyond the scale or toss in fresh mint or basil. It’s a small Wellness has become a bit of a change, but one that can make reaching buzzword. We hear about workplace for water instead of a sugary drink feel a wellness programs, fitness studios lot more appealing. promising to restore our wellness and Think less about dieting and more health plans encouraging preventive care.

about building a way of eating that you can actually live with.

Exercise works best when it doesn’t feel like punishment. If the thought of spending an hour on a treadmill makes you want to stay on the couch, don’t. Take a walk with a friend. Put on music and dance. Go for a hike. Garden. Swim. Try a group fitness class. The best activity is often the one you enjoy enough to keep doing. If you’re starting from scratch, don’t worry about doing it all at once. Ten minutes of movement is a perfectly respectable place to begin. Build gradually, with the goal of incorporating regular physical activity into your routine. Movement can support strength, balance, cardiovascular health and independence — all particularly important as we get older. And remember: You don’t need to be an athlete to be active.

Keep your brain curious Your brain likes a challenge. Learning something new can be one of the most enjoyable ways to keep your mind engaged. Pick up a crossword puzzle. Challenge a friend to a game of chess. Learn mah jongg or canasta. Take up an instrument you’ve always wanted to play. Try a language class. Write, paint, cook or explore a hobby that requires concentration and creativity. The point isn’t necessarily mastering something. It’s continuing to learn. Meditation and mindfulness can offer another way to care for the mind. Research suggests meditation may help reduce stress and anxiety, while some studies are exploring its potential role in supporting cognitive health. Even a few quiet minutes devoted to breathing and clearing your thoughts can provide a welcome pause in a busy day. Think of it as a little maintenance for the mind.

Don’t underestimate the power of people There’s another ingredient in healthy aging that doesn’t come in a bottle, isn’t sold at a gym and can’t

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be measured on a fitness tracker: connection. Relationships matter. Make plans with a friend. Call a family member. Join a club. Volunteer. Take a class. Attend a local event. Find reasons to get out of the house and into the world. Staying socially engaged can provide companionship, purpose and emotional support — all important pieces of overall well-being.

A new leaf, at any age Healthy aging isn’t about pretending you’re 25 forever. It’s about making sure the years ahead are as healthy, active and fulfilling as possible. That can mean taking better care of your heart, strengthening your body, challenging your brain, eating a little better, finding ways to manage stress or simply saying yes to something new. You don’t have to overhaul your life in September. Start with one thing. Take the stairs. Walk around the block. Add another vegetable to dinner. Put down the phone and call a friend. Spend 10 quiet minutes with your thoughts. Finally sign up for that class you’ve been thinking about. Small choices have a way of becoming habits, and habits have a way of shaping the future. So this month, turn over a new leaf — not because you’re getting older, but because there’s still plenty of living, learning, laughing and exploring ahead. That’s the real art of aging well.

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Forget the fountain of youth. Healthy habits may be the better bet for feeling your best at every age.

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How to live better with multiple chronic conditions

Brigit C. Palathra, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and Chief of Palliative Care at Mount Sinai South Nassau urges those living with multimorbidity to research and understand their conditions and use their physicians as a resource.

oughly 27 percent of U.S. adults, including 62 percent of adults 65 and older, live with two or more chronic health conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having two or more chronic conditions is called multimorbidity. The most common combination of chronic conditions is high blood pressure and high cholesterol, affecting more than 30 million adults in the United States. Other common combinations include conditions that affect metabolism, the heart and blood vessels, and the muscles and joints, such as high blood pressure with arthritis or diabetes. Among men, the most common combinations are

high blood pressure with diabetes or heart disease. Among women, common combinations typically include high blood pressure with obesity, osteoarthritis, or depression. Adults 60 and older with multimorbidity have nearly twice the risk of death as adults who are healthy or have one condition. Studies from groups such as the National Institutes of Health show that up to 70 percent of deaths in older adults are associated with multimorbidity. Whether you are managing your own health or caring for a loved one, Brigit C. Palathra, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and Chief of Palliative Care at Mount Sinai South Nassau, recommends these tips to live better with multimorbidity: 1. Ask questions and use resources your doctor recommends to learn about your conditions and treatments. ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini may also be useful research tools, however, review the information they provide with your physician. 2. Track your health with a chart or journal and bring it to your appointments. Your daily health record can include your diet and

activities, medicines and supplements and when you take them, physical or mental changes, side effects, progress, and other health information. This can help you and your doctors update your care plan as needed and maintain your quality of life. 3. Stick to your health goals. Be specific about what you want from your care plan. Do you want to stay independent, keep doing your hobbies and exercise, or have more energy and stamina? Setting goals can help you and your doctors create a care plan that supports what matters to you.

enjoy. If you feel overwhelmed, ask your doctor whether a therapist could help you manage your mental health. Mount Sinai South Nassau’s geriatric medicine team includes doctors who care for older adults. The team focuses on the whole person and provides personalized care for chronic illnesses. The hospital is designated as a NICHE hospital (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) for its commitment to meeting the complex health care needs of older patients. For more information about Mount Sinai South Nassau’s geriatric care services, call 516-632-4200.

4. Understand the risks and benefits of your medicines. This is an important part of preventive care. Knowing your medicines and their possible side effects can help you get the most from your treatment plan and maintain your quality of life. 5. Protect your mental health. Managing multiple chronic conditions can be stressful and limiting. It may increase your risk of depression. Take care of your mental health as you do your physical health. If you feel weighed down, try activities and hobbies you

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make informed decisions and create a proactive care plan. 5. Adopt Brain-Healthy Habits Regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, quality sleep, stress management, and meaningful social interaction all support brain health. Simple habits—such as walking, eating a Mediterranean-style diet, staying hydrated, and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule—can make a meaningful difference over time. Make September Your Time to Take Action Healthy aging is not only about adding years to your life—it is about protecting

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A cupful of health

Myth: Different varieties of tea come from different plants.

processing. Growing conditions, harvesting practices and processing techniques also influence a tea’s flavor and chemical composition. In other words, the tea aisle may look like a botanical garden, but many of those familiar varieties have the same roots. Herbal beverages are a different story. Peppermint, chamomile, ginger, hibiscus and other popular “teas” are made from different plants and don’t contain tea leaves unless they’re blended with actual tea.

Regarded for thousands of years in the East as a key to good health, happiness, and wisdom, tea has caught the attention of folks worldwide, who are discovering the many health benefits of different types of teas.

Fact: Most traditional teas come from the same plant. Black tea, green tea, oolong tea and white tea may look and taste dramatically different, but they all originate from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. The difference is what happens after the leaves are picked. Green tea is generally heated soon after harvesting to limit oxidation, helping preserve its characteristic color and flavor. Black tea undergoes more extensive oxidation, which gives it its darker color and stronger flavor. Oolong tea falls somewhere between the two, while white tea generally undergoes minimal

Myth: Adding milk cancels out tea’s health benefits. Fact: A splash of milk doesn’t automatically turn tea into an unhealthy beverage. Tea contains naturally occurring polyphenols, including catechins, which are antioxidants that have been widely studied for their potential role in human health. There has been debate over whether adding milk interferes with the absorption or activity of these compounds. Some research has suggested that milk proteins can interact with tea polyphenols, while other studies have found that drinking tea with milk does not eliminate its potential antioxidant effects. The bigger issue may be what else is going into the cup.

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Few beverages have the ability to make an ordinary moment feel a little more comforting than a cup of tea. There’s the ritual of it: the kettle beginning to hum, steam curling from the cup, the aroma rising as the leaves steep. On a chilly morning, a warm mug can be a welcome start to the day. On a summer afternoon, iced tea can be wonderfully refreshing. But tea is more than a soothing beverage. It’s also a source of naturally occurring compounds that have been studied for their potential health benefits. Tea has been consumed for thousands of years, and today it remains one of the world’s most popular beverages. Black, green, oolong and white teas all come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. What makes them different is largely how the leaves are harvested and processed. Then there are herbal teas, which technically aren’t teas at all. Chamomile, peppermint, ginger and hibiscus beverages are more accurately called herbal infusions, or tisanes, because they’re made from other plants. With so much tradition — and so many varieties — it’s no surprise that tea has accumulated its share of health claims and misconceptions. So, before you put the kettle on, let’s get to the bottom of what’s really in your cup.

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STEPPING OUT Kenny G

Photoss courtesy Old Bethpage Village Restoration

From blue-ribbon entries to livestock and traditional crafts, the Long Island Fair celebrates the skills and pastimes of days gone by.

Step right up to history Timeless moments at the Long Island Fair By Karen Bloom

hen autumn arrives on Long Island, there’s one sure sign the season is in full swing: the return of the Long Island

Fair. Each year, Old Bethpage Village Restoration transforms into a bustling 19th-century county fair, where blue ribbons, livestock, handmade goods and old-fashioned competitions take center stage. It’s part history lesson, part family outing and part good, old-fashioned fun — a chance to trade the rush of modern life for the sights, sounds and pastimes of another era. And while the fair looks back, its appeal remains decidedly current. Now 184-years-old, the Long Island Fair is a longstanding community event powered by hundreds of volunteers who help set up and staff exhibits, booths and tents, demonstrate traditional crafts and keep the fairgrounds humming throughout the weekend.It’s also an opportunity for just about anyone to get in on the action. “The Long Island Fair is a one-of-a-kind family friendly event,” says Fair Director Gary Haglich. “It’s presented as a traditional country agricultural fair with open competition for all age groups, in classes such as home gardens, needlework, hobbies, horticulture and culinary. Visitors also enjoy a variety of entertainment, historical craft demonstrations, educational experiences, games, and contests, as well as livestock displays and old time Base Ball.” Gardeners, cooks, crafters, farmers and hobbyists are invited to enter their work in the fair’s friendly competitions. Thousands of exhibits are submitted each year, spanning an impressively eclectic range of categories — from pickles, jams and jellies to flowers, fruits, veggies, and more. Livestock, culinary creations and hobbies all vie for blue ribbons; there’s even a junior diivsion for kids. The fair is more than a nostalgic recreation, however. It holds a distinction that makes its history especially significant: It is the official New York State-recognized county fair for Queens,

Nassau and Suffolk counties. For visitors, the weekend offers a front-row seat to a Long Island that existed long before smartphones, shopping centers and today’s techobsessed lifestyle. Throughout the grounds, skilled craftspeople demonstrate trades that once were everyday necessities. Watch wool being spun, brooms being made and candles taking shape. Blacksmiths work metal, weavers demonstrate their craft and timber framers showcase the techniques used to build homes and barns generations ago. Younger fairgoers can join the action with corn-husking contests and potato sack races. Also the Flying Horses Carousel — a replica of a 19th-century folk-art carousel — provides a colorful spin through the past. Naturally, animals are a major attraction. The livestock barn is ﬁlled with cattle, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits and other creatures, offering families an up-close look at the animals that were central to rural life. History also comes alive through Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, who set up an encampment at the Village and present scheduled riding and • Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. shooting demonstrations. • $20, $15 seniors and The entertainment lineup keeps the atmosphere lively, too. Period ages 5-12. musicians and dancers share the grounds with children’s performers, • 1303 Round Swamp Road, brass bands, ﬁddlers, circus acts, a carnival sideshow and a comic Old Bethpage. ventriloquist. Visitors can also catch reenactments, an equestrian drill • For information, visit lifair.org team and much more. Another fall tradition is, of course, post-season baseball. It is always fun for fairgoers to watch the end-of-season championship matches of the nationally renowned Old Time Base Ball Leagues, an Old Bethpage Restoration institution. The teams represent actual Long Island clubs from the latter half of the 1800s. It’s an eclectic mix — and that’s precisely the charm. The Long Island Fair’s story began in 1842, when it was founded as the Queens County Agricultural Fair and held on vacant lots and local farms. In 1886, it moved to a permanent home at Old Country Road and Washington Avenue in Mineola. By 1899, it was known as the Mineola Fair. The fair continued to evolve with Long Island. It moved to Roosevelt Raceway in 1953 and, in 1970, found its current home at the newly opened Old Bethpage Village Restoration. At that point, it was renamed the Long Island Fair. Today, the fair has come full circle — in a manner of speaking. It is held on a recreation of the original Mineola Fairgrounds, tucked within Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s 200 acres. In an age of ever-faster everything, the Long Island Fair offers something refreshingly different: a chance to slow down, look around and enjoy a little bit of the past — complete with blue ribbons, barnyard animals, handmade treasures and plenty of fairground fun. Some traditions simply know how to stick around.

Few musicians have made an instrument as instantly recognizable as Kenny G has made the saxophone. After billions of streams and millions of albums sold, the smooth-jazz superstar is still blowing audiences away, turning the sax into a global phenomenon. The best-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, he has sold more than 75 million records worldwide and amassed 1.5 billion streams, along with many awarrds along the way. His music has also become part of everyday life around the world — particularly his signature song “Going Home,” which is famously played at closing time in venues throughout Asia. At the heart of Kenny G’s enduring appeal is his ability to make the sax sing with warmth and emotion. With decades in the spotlight, he continues to ﬁnd new ways to push instrumental music forward.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at LiveNation.com. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

Double Vision The 1970s and ‘80s come alive with Double Vision’s“Foreigner Experience.” Composed of some New York City’s top professional rock musicians, the band delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess in bring audiences all the hits while honoring Foreigner’s legacy. The band brings to life the unforgettable hits that have deﬁned generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. They are joined by special guest Frontier for an authentic Foreigner and Journey tribute.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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fun. The event will feature local vendors, food trucks, bounce houses and activities for all ages.

Sewanhaka High School celebrates homecoming with a parade followed by the school’s homecoming football game. The parade will begin at 11 a.m., with the game scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

• Where: 191 Franklin Ave., Franklin Square • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: (516) 442-6000

• Where: Sewanhaka High School, 500 Tulip Ave., Floral Park • Time: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Contact: sewanhakaschools.org

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Storybook Stroll. Little listeners are invited to participate in a guided stroll through the Gardens, with a reading of “Too Many Pumpkins” by Linda White. The new and improved stroll route starts out at the map stand. Along the way, discover nature’s wonders, in the formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and hands-on craft for each child to take home.

Storybook Stroll

‘I Do! I Do!

Plaza Theatrical Productions stages the intimate and nostalgic work by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones (The Fantasticks). Written as a star vehicle for theater legends, Mary Martin and Robert Preston, the intimate musical follows one couple through 50 years of love, quarrels and marriage. This touching story of two soulmates navigating life’s perils is set to a tuneful, charming score. $49.50, $45 seniors. • Where: Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont • Time: 2:30 p.m.; also Sept. 27, Oct. 1, Oct. 3-4 • Contact: PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870

‘’We the People’

Celebrate 250 years of American independence with an evening of music inspired by the American experience when Old Westbury Gardens ensemble-in-residence Poetica Musica presents We the People: USA at 250. Featuring Poetica Musica artists Barry Crawford (flute), Oren Fader (guitar), William Anderson (guitar), Molly Morkoski (piano), and Eleanor Valkenburg (mezzosoprano), the program showcases works by some of America’s most celebrated composers, including Aaron Copland, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, William Bolcom, Katherine Hoover, and Robert Beaser. Among the highlights are Beaser’s Mountain Songs for flute and guitar, selections from Copland’s vocal repertoire, piano rags by Joplin and Bolcom, and Hoover’s evocative solo flute work Kokopelli. A pre-concert talk begins at 7:30 p.m., a Meet-theArtists reception in the West Porch follows performance. $30, $25 seniors and students. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8-9:30 p.m.

Jazzin’ with Richard Elliot

Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz saxophonist Richard Elliot brings his soulful, bluesy sound to the Madison Theatre for an evening of smooth jazz. Elliot, who has scored more than 20 Top 10 smooth jazz singles and

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‘Havin’ a good time’…

Queen-mania is coming back to Long Island. Almost Queen returns to the Paramount with a high-voltage tribute to one of rock’s most legendary bands, complete with soaring vocals, Brian May-style guitar riffs, four-part harmonies and the theatrical swagger that made Queen unforgettable. Fronted by Joseph Russo as the charismatic Freddie Mercury, with Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor, Almost Queen delivers a meticulously crafted recreation of the Queen experience. From the authentic costumes to faithful renditions of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “Somebody to Love,” every detail is designed to capture the grandeur, precision • Where: The Paramount, 370 and sheer fun of a Queen concert. It’s more than a collection of greatest hits — it’s a New York Ave., Huntington full-throttle trip into the world of Queen, performed by musicians whose chemistry and • Time: 8 p.m. attention to detail have earned the tribute act a devoted following. Expect big vocals, • Contact: ticketmaster.com bigger guitar and plenty of reasons to get out of your seat. or paramountny.com

has worked with artists including Tower of Power, Natalie Cole and the Pointer Sisters, will perform music from his latest album, “Straight Up Down.” • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444

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Links of Joy

Celebrate Sukkot by decorating Long Island Children’s Museum 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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Long Island Choral Society Auditions

The Long Island Choral Society seeks new members for its 98th season. The 2026-27 season opens with a unique opportunity to perform a somewhat pared down version of

the beautiful and massive Berlioz Requiem, suitable for a smaller choir and orchestra. In December, the choir’s very popular annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, Part One plus Hallelujah Chorus, will be presented, followed by a third concert in the Spring, music TBA. Auditions are by appointment only. Those interested can schedule an audition via e-mail to audition. info@lics.org. If you love to sing, consider this opportunity to be part of the longest continuously performing musical group on Long Island! • Where: Garden City Community Church, 245 Stewart Ave., Garden City • Time: By appointment, also Oct. 5 • Contact: lics.org

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Pumpkin Painting

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families for some season fun! Head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to decorate your own mini pumpkin. All supplies provided, just bring your creativity! All children require an adult participant. Registration required. $27, $25 ages 62+, $20 children. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road,

Old Westbury • Time: 4-6 p.m.; also Oct. 2 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

On stage

Adelphi University’s Department of Theater presents Nick Payne’s Olivier award-winning “Constellations,” a play about free will and friendship; quantum multiverse theory, love and honey. Roland is a beekeeper. Marianne is a quantum physicist. What are their odds of falling in love? With infinite moments that can change the trajectory of a life, it’s anyone’s guess how cosmic collision is possible. This play moves from the question of “what if,” to a poignant picture of “what is” — in this love story about the odds of a beekeeper and quantum physicist falling in love. • Where: Adelphi University Black Box Theatre, 1 South Ave., Garden City • Time: 6:30 p.m.; through Oct. 4, times vary • Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or call (516) 877-4000

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Franklin Square Street Fair

The Kiwanis Club of Franklin Square hosts its annual street fair, bringing the community together for a day of family

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Zeppelin Reimagined

Groove to the Zep sound with Zeppelin Reimagined at the Madison Theatre. Not just another Led Zeppelin tribute band, the talented musicians merge the timeless power of classic rock with today’s cutting-edge technology. With a dynamic stage presence, LED screens, and a visual spectacle that complements their sound, Zeppelin Reimagined offers a fresh take on the band’s iconic music. Their performances are a perfect blend of the old and the new, honoring the legendary hits while introducing unexpected twists and modern interpretations. Each show is a journey through Zeppelin’s catalog, reimagined with innovative arrangements, electrifying energy, and surprises that keep the audience riveted from start to finish. This is a reinvention, a celebration of Led Zeppelin’s legacy for die-hard fans, and a powerful introduction for a whole new generation. • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAUU.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR GS MORTGAGEBACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2022-RPL2, Plaintiff, -againstRICHARD A. TUMMINELLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY TUMMINELLO; NICOLE NINA PANTALIANO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY TUMMINELLO; LIANNA M. SORRENTINO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY TUMMINELLO; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, BENEFICIARIES; EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT NANCY TUMMINELLO, BY PURCHASE,INHERITAN CE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY VILLAGE OF MALVERNE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants - Index No. 627537/2025 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Nassau County. To the above named DefendantsYOU 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 upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated July 27, 2026. 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 the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR GS MORTGAGEBACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2022-RPL2) 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 A.J.S.C. Dated: July 27, 2026 Filed: August 6, 2026. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 110 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Dated: August 13, 2026 Filed: August 13, 2026 Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Richard F.

Komosinski, Esq.., 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Phone: (914) 345-3020 162066

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSESTS MANAGEMENT SERIES 1 TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST VINCENT CHIAUZZI INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF LOUISE CHIAUZZI, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 14, 2023, and the Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered August 5, 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 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 508 Eureka Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 84, Lot 126A, 126B. Approximate amount of judgment $413,986.14 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606393/2018. Matthew Zangwill, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002634 91157 162036 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Marva Schneider; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 14, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 9, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 135 Claridge

Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and the State of New York, Section 32 Block 437 Lots 36, 37, 38 and 39. Approximate amount of judgment $486,938.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 004952/2016. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Dominic Chiariello, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 30, 2026 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 162179 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-FXD2, -againstAUDREY UNDERHILL, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on June 23, 2026, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-FXD2 is the Plaintiff and AUDREY UNDERHILL, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 21, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 116-28 237TH STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: 32-625-43 & 44. ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING, SITUATE AND BEING AT

ELMONT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 618077/2023. Audra Divone, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 162185 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ----------------------------X DERRICK JAIMUNGAL, Index No. 603923/2022 Plaintiff, -againstNOTICE OF HEARING JAMIEL MOHAMED, ----------------------------X PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to the Order dated August 7, 2026 (Nicotra, J.), entered in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on August 7, 2026 (NYSCEF Doc. 39), a HEARING will be held on October 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at which time said Referee shall ascertain and report upon the rights, shares and interests of the parties; ascertain and report whether the property described in the complaint can be partitioned without great prejudice to the owners or whether a sale of the property is necessary; ascertain and report, if the Referee arrives at the conclusion that a sale of the property is necessary, whether there is any creditor not a party who has a lien upon the undivided share or interest of any party; and ascertain and report, if the Referee arrives at the conclusion that the property can be partitioned, how the property may be partitioned in accordance with the rights, shares and

interests of the parties to this partition action; and each person not a party to the action who, at the date of said Order, had a lien upon any undivided share or interest in the property, shall appear and prove his lien and the true amount due or to become due to him by reason thereof. Said HEARING shall be held at the Law Offices of Michael J. Langer, P.C., 100 E. Old Country Road, Suite 102, Mineola, New York, 11501, at the specified date and time. Dated: Mineola, New York August 31, 2026 Yours, etc. LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL J. LANGER, P.C. By: Michael J. Langer, Esq., Referee 100 E. Old Country Road, Suite 102 Mineola, New York 11501 (516) 419-4600 162166 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, Against NATALIE PIQUANT, YVANA PIQUANT, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/30/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 10/14/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1573 Miriam Court, Elmont, New York 11003, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 32 Block 729 Lot 3 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $784,067.32 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 14-000987 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed

Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 8/28/2026 File Number: 385-0176 CA 162177 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU ELM CAPITAL LLC v. STEVEN ARTHUR BEZMAN, et al (Index No. 609056/2025) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 14, 2026., I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on the 15th day of October, 2026 at 2:00 PM (“Rain or Shine”): All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York as Section 32, Block 425, Lot 125. Said premises are known as 201 Waldorf Ave., Elmont, NY. The approximate amount of the lien is $6,535.62 plus interest and costs. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Karl C. Seman, Esq., Referee. Joseph Ehrenreich, Esq., Attorney for Plaintiff; Tel. 833-993-0100. 162293 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Asphalt Repair and Maintenance Contract H2M Project No.: WHWD2650 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the West Hempstead Water District (Owner) at the office of the Water District, 575 Birch Street, West Hempstead, New York 11552, until 10:00 A.M., Prevailing Time on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and

will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1-845-651-3845, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website: h2mplanroom.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), paid by credit card. Please note REV and h2mplanroom.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at h2mplanroom.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. There are no certified check or bid bond requirements. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEST HEMPSTEAD WATER DISTRICT Kenneth P. Wenthen,

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-19, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-19, Plaintiffagainst- ROSA QUINDE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 5, 2026 and entered on March 24, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as SBL# 32-127-328. Said premises known as 4 CHILDS AVE, FLORAL PARK, NY 11001 Approximate amount of lien $1,227,851.05 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 609481/2024. SCOTT H. SILLER, ESQ., Referee Pincus & Tarab Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 The above sale, originally scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. has been postponed. The sale date has been rescheduled for October 6, 2026 at the same time and place. SCOTT H. SILLER, ESQ., Referee. {* Elmont Herald*} 162456

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 5th day of October 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: BALDWIN VILLAGE AVENUE east side, starting at a point 144 feet north of the north curbline of South Drive, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-315/26) ELMONT CONNIE LANE - east side, starting at a point 243 feet north of the north curbline of Dutch Broadway, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-396/26) LEVITTOWN RIDGE LANE - east side, starting at a point 406 feet south of the south curbline of Brook Lane, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-388/26) WOODPECKER LANE west side, starting at a point 43 feet north of the north curbline of Swallow Lane, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-381/26) ROOSEVELT BRANCH PLACE - north side, starting at a point 185 feet east of the east curbline of Linden Place, east for a distance of 21 feet. (TH-410/26) CATLIN AVENUE north side, starting at a point 253 feet east of the east curbline of Brookside Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-411/26) PRIMROSE LANE - west side, starting at a point 251 feet south of the south curbline of Norton Drive, south for

a distance of 25 feet. (TH-403/26)

MANHATTAN AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 360 feet north of the north curbline of Elizabeth Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-376/26) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: FRANKLIN SQUARE CONCORD STREET south side, starting at a point 168 feet west of the west curbline of Lexington Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-212/98 10/20/1998) (TH-401/26) 3rd STREET - west side, starting at a point of 25 feet south of the south curbline of First Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-420/09 - 11/24/09) (TH-363/26) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: September 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Supervisor Town Clerk 162450 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 5th day of October 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following location(s): BALDWIN

HARVARD PLACE (TH 387/26) East Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 198 feet north of the north curbline of Church Street, north for a distance of 38 feet. WESTERN BOULVARD (TH 424/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Ocean Street, north for a distance of 24 feet. WESTERN BOULVARD (TH 424/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Ocean Street, south for a distance of 30 feet. WASHINGTON STREET (TH 424/26) South Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Schreiber Place, west for a distance of 40 feet.

SCHREIBER PLACE (TH 424/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Washington Street, south for a distance of 35 feet. ELMONT RIFTON STREET (TH 367/26) West Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 463 feet north of the north curbline of Greenway Boulevard, north for a distance of 53 feet. ELMONT ROAD (TH 369/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Cromer Road West, south for a distance of 45 feet. INWOOD MONROE STREET (TH 402/26) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Bayview Avenue, south for a distance of 35 feet. (NR)ISLAND PARK BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 52 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) South Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 52 east of the east curbline Austin Boulevard, east for a

distance of 95 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Pettit Place, east for a distance of 30 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Carl Street, west for a distance of 30 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Carl Street, east for a distance of 40 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting from the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 110 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) North Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 6 feet west of a point opposite the west curbline of Carl Street, west for a distance of 100 feet. PETTIT PLACE (TH 304/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Baker Court, south for a distance of 40 feet. PETTIT PLACE (TH 304/26) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 40 feet south of the south curbline of Baker Court, south for a distance of 81 feet. PETTIT PLACE (TH 304/26) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting from the north curbline of Waterview Road, north for a distance of 87 feet. LEVITTOWN PINTAIL LANE (TH 377/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Woodcock Lane, north for a distance of 25 feet. WOODCOCK LANE (TH 377/26) North Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from east curbline of Pintail Lane, east for a distance of 30 feet. MERRICK MERRICK AVENUE (TH 327/26) East Side NO STOPPING

ANYTIME - starting at a point 14 feet north of the north curbline of Tulip Avenue, north for a distance of 140 feet. NORTH BELLMORE BELLMORE AVENUE (TH 409/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Waltoffer Avenue, north for a distance of 32 feet. BELLMORE AVENUE (TH 409/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from Apex of the south curbline of Waltoffer Avenue, south for a distance of 64 feet. WALTOFFER AVENUE (TH 409/26) North Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from Apex of the east curbline of Bellmore Avenue, east for a distance of 60 feet. WALTOFFER AVENUE (TH 409/26) South Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from Apex of the east curbline of Bellmore Avenue, east for a distance of 68 feet. ROOSEVELT EAST CLINTON AVENUE (TH 385/26) South Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 15 feet west opposite of Wagner Avenue, west for a distance of 80 feet. UNIONDALE LOWELL ROAD (TH 66B/26) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 107 feet west of the west curbline of 1st Place, west for a distance of 51 feet. (NR)VALLEY STREAM ALDEN AVENUE (TH 374/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Hommel Street, east for a distance of 34 feet. ALDEN AVENUE (TH 374/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Hommel Street, west for a distance of 30 feet. WANTAGH BELLPORT AVENUE (TH 384/26) South Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 295 feet east of the east curbline of Beverly Road, east for a distance of 100 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR

STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following location(s): (NR)ISLAND PARK BAKER COURT (TH 282/98) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Carl Street, east for a distance of 30 feet. (Adopted 3/30/99) BAKER COURT (TH 36/02) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - from the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 96 feet. (Adopted 4/23/02) BAKER COURT (TH 138/80) North Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 96 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 50 feet. (Adopted 6/10/80) BAKER COURT (TH 299/87) North Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 10 feet west of a point opposite the west curbline of Carl Street, west for a distance of 88 feet. (Adopted 7/28/87) PETTIT PLACE (TH 435/86) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at the south curbline of Baker Court, south for a distance of 120 feet. (Adopted 1/6/87) PETTIT PLACE (TH 418/87) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Waterview Road, north for a distance of 28 feet. (Adopted 11/29/88) WANTAGH BELLPORT AVENUE (TH 212/26) South Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 240 feet east of the east curbline of Beverly Road, east for a distance of 151 feet. (Adopted 7/7/26) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: September 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Supervisor Town Clerk 162448

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 5th day of October 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following location(s): BELLMORE WEST ALDER ROAD (TH 389/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Corner Lane shall come to a full stop. SHORT STREET (TH 389/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Corner Lane shall come to a full stop. ELMONT CLEMENT AVENUE (TH 349/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Theodora Street shall come to a full stop. (NR)ISLAND PARK ISLAND PARK PLACE (TH 414/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling southwestbound on Sheridan Place shall come to a full stop. SHERIDAN PLACE (TH 414/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling southeastbound on Island Park Place shall come to a full stop. ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 414/26) STOP - All traffic traveling northwestbound on Island Park Place shall come to a full stop. OCEANSIDE WASHINGTON AVENUE (TH 412/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Allen Avenue shall come to a full stop. WASHINGTON AVENUE (TH 412/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Allen Avenue shall come to a full stop. ROOSEVELT WHITEHOUSE AVENUE

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Drones take to the water in new rescue effort By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

When someone is struggling in the water, every second can make a difference. Nassau County police are now turning to the sky for help. The Nassau County Police Department demonstrated a new water rescue capability for its recently launched Drone as First Responder program Sept. 10 at Masone Beach in Island Park, unveiling drones equipped with flotation devices that can be deployed to swimmers, boaters, kayakers and others in distress. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the technology is especially important in a county surrounded by water, where beaches, boating and fishing are part of everyday life. “We are an island surrounded by water,” Blakeman said. “Our beaches are very important to us. Boating is very important. Fishing is very important.” The water rescue equipment is designed to reach someone in distress before police or marine units can arrive. According to Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, a 911 call reporting someone in trouble in the water is automatically geocoded, allowing a drone pilot at the department’s intelligence center to immediately send a drone to the location. “If there is a swimmer in distress, if there’s a kayaker or a boater, a missing person on the waterways, we will immediately deploy these drones,” Blakeman explained. The drones can travel at speeds of up to 45 mph and remain airborne for roughly 25 to 30 minutes before needing to be recharged. They are also equipped with technology that can help locate people, including thermal imaging. Once the drone reaches a person in

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder demonstrated the NCPD’s newest water rescue technology Sept. 10 at Masone Beach in Island Park. the water, it can drop a flotation device. A water-activated beacon on the equipment can be seen from more than a mile away, while the flotation device opens when it hits the water, giving the person something to hold onto while emergency crews continue responding. Ryder said the goal is not to replace the department’s marine or aviation units, but to give people in trouble something to hold onto during the critical minutes before rescuers arrive. “We live on an island,” Ryder said. “Everybody knows, in the summer, our marine units do over 150 rescues a year. Five to 10 minutes can mean the saving of someone’s life.” The drones are currently stationed at

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(TH 404/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Pennsylvania Avenue shall come to a full stop. WHITEHOUSE AVENUE (TH 404/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Pennsylvania Avenue shall come to a full stop. HENRY STREET (TH 404/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Pennsylvania Avenue shall come to a full stop. HENRY STREET (TH 404/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Pennsylvania Avenue shall come to a full stop.

SEAFORD ARTHUR AVENUE NORTH (TH 408/26) STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Allen Drive shall come to a full stop. (NR)VALLEY STREAM ALDEN AVENUE (TH 374/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Bank Street shall come to a full stop. ALDEN AVENUE (TH 374/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Hommel Street shall come to a full stop. WANTAGH WISTERIA ROAD (TH 380/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling

westbound on Hawthorne Drive North shall come to a full stop.

traveling westbound on Hawthorne Drive North shall come to a full stop.

WISTERIA ROAD (TH 380/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Hawthorne Drive North shall come to a full stop.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

HAWTHORNE DRIVE NORTH (TH 380/26) STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Barberry Road shall come to a full stop. HAWTHORNE DRIVE NORTH (TH 380/26) STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Holly Road shall come to a full stop. HAWTHORNE DRIVE WEST (TH 380/26) STOP - All traffic

Dated: September 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Supervisor Town Clerk 162449 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

eight locations throughout Nassau County. Ryder said the department plans to expand the program to 24 drones by the spring. “We’ve already seen a large use,” Ryder said of the program. “We have dedicated pilots that are at the station waiting for those calls to come out.” The department has 40 FAA-certified drone pilots, with 12 currently dedicated to the Drone as First Responder program. The drones generally operate at about 200 feet but can descend to roughly 20 feet when necessary. The system is also designed to provide overlapping coverage, allowing another drone to be deployed if the first drone is searching for an extended peri-

od and its battery begins to run low. Weather remains one limitation. Strong winds and heavy rain can prevent the drones from flying, making the department’s marine and aviation units essential parts of the rescue response. The new equipment is being funded through asset forfeiture money seized from drug-related investigations rather than taxpayer dollars, Ryder said. For Island Park and other South Shore communities, the technology adds another layer of protection to waterways where residents and visitors spend much of the summer. “Everything we can do to keep our community safe, we will do,” Blakeman said. “We have made that commitment.”

NEWS BRIEF Students explore new paths at Career Jam More than 1,000 high school students stepped outside their classrooms and into conversations with business owners, industry leaders and other professionals during the inaugural Town of Hempstead Career Jam at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. The event, organized by the town in partnership with Career Jam and HempsteadWorks, gave students handson opportunities to explore potential careers, ask professionals questions and learn how their interests could lead to jobs in a variety of industries. Organizers described the program as the first event of its kind on Long Island. Rather than relying solely on presentations, Career Jam placed students in an interactive setting where they could speak directly with employers, participate in career-focused activities and begin building connections. “Today is about giving our students a firsthand look at the opportunities that are waiting for them beyond the class-

room,” Town Supervisor John Ferretti said. “Career Jam puts young people in the same room with business leaders, professionals, and employers so they can ask questions, make connections, and start thinking about where their interests can take them.” Students spent the day lear ning about different industries and the education, training and skills needed to enter them. The program was intended to help participants connect what they are studying in school with opportunities they may pursue after graduation. Students and educators attended from Baldwin, South Side, Lawrence, East Rockaway, Lynbrook, Valley Stream North, Valley Stream Central, Valley Stream South, Malverne, East Meadow, Hempstead, Sewanhaka, Long Beach, Uniondale, Wellington C. Mepham, Division Avenue, Roosevelt, MacArthur and West Hempstead high schools. –Jordan Vallone

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A second floor was easier than a small addition, Part 2

Q. Why is everything so complicated and expensive, just to build a small addition? We just heard that we need something called a drywell, which makes this almost impossible because there really isn’t any place to put one. Do we really need one? Again, why is everything so complicated? When we added to our second floor in 1989, it was nothing like this. A. The children’s story about Chicken Little, the smallest chick in the barnyard, who said, “The sky is falling,” may have been more truthful than just a fable. As I mentioned last week, drywells are collection containers in the ground that are intended to gather and hold more rainwater accumulation to avoid or limit flooding. To onte eeper some extent, the capacity to collect and move rainwater away from properties was already planned in most communities with the installation of very large-diameter rain sewer pipes under or beside roadways when communities were being developed. You’ve probably seen those giant 8- to 12-foot-diameter pipes, and seen traffic restricted when they’re installed or repaired. Where does all that water go, you may ask? Rainwater goes to the surrounding, lower-level areas such as “sumps,” the low, undeveloped land in some neighborhoods, and on to lakes, rivers, inlets, channels and the ocean. You may have noticed the sunken areas in the middle of circular entry ramps to expressways, low-lying fields next to large parking fields, man-made lakes with fountains in the middle along highways in front of corporate buildings, etc. These aren’t just coincidences. They are carefully planned low areas for rainwater to collect and percolate back into the ground. We don’t generally have large properties to create low areas for rain collection, even though we should, so drywells and paving with spaces between are the next best thing. Developing low-lying garden beds between properties is a great way to move rainwater away from homes, and planting with shrubs that accept larger amounts of watering is good property management. Your county has enforceable drainage regulations, but isn’t the authority that issues permits, except at the level involving review of commercial and industrial buildings along county roadways. The rest of the county mandates are governed by your local community and your local building department, which regulates and does property plan review. Some communities now require drywells to augment what is already in place, to safeguard us all from heavier and heavier rainfalls, while others have not required drywells so far. That may be based on actual calculations, or the belief that the systems in place aren’t enough, or it may be a response to the weather extremes we’ve been seeing, with many more heavy, localized floods. The heating of our ground, oceans and atmosphere have all contributed to evaporation, and rain clouds that used to be 60,000 feet high collecting moisture are now doubling to 120,000 feet. Maybe Chicken Little was right after all!

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wo weeks ago, we commemorated the attacks of 25 years ago and the courage and spirit of the American people, which moved the United States to rise from the ashes of that tragedy. It was so encouraging to see that Sept. 11 isn’t forgotten. The feeling of encouragement from those observances will remain a lasting memory for me. Rosemary and I began this year’s anniversary by attending the ceremony at the Towers of Freedom 9/11 Military Monument at John Burns Park in Massapequa. That annual remembrance is coordinated by two retired first responders, FDNY Lt. Frank Haskell and NYPD Detective Tommy Smith. Haskell lost two cousins on 9/11, Tom and Tim Haskell. Both were FDNY members, Tom a battalion commander and Tim a firefighter. I first met Haskell at Tim’s wake, just days after Sept. 11, and was struck by his determination to ensure that none of the victims had died in vain. Several years

later, Haskell and Smith told me of their dream to build a military monument and a memorial area where family members and patriots could come and be alone with their prayers and memories. For others, this project would have been an impossible dream, but they made it happen. The towers and the memorial area are truly inspiring, as is the annual ceremony. This year’s crowd at John Burns Park was the largest ever. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joe Saladino and Firefighter Ken Haskell, Tom and Tim’s brother, spoke. There was mournful violin music, stirring patriotic songs sung aloud and prayers from local clergy. I was privileged to be asked to speak. The ceremony concluded with a helicopter dropping white roses on the crowd. It was particularly moving afterward to talk with family members and friends of 9/11 victims who were once again reliving the horrors of that fateful day, but had never lost their faith in America. As we do every year, Rosemary and I then visited Holy Rood Cemetery, in Westbury, where our good friends Michael Boyle and his father, Jimmy, are buried. Michael was a firefighter

who had finished his tour shortly before the north tower was struck, but returned — and died in the towers’ collapse. Jimmy was a retired FDNY firefighter who had twice been elected president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association. That morning he had been at his office in Brooklyn, where he worked for the district attorney. When he saw the towers being attacked from his office window, Jimmy left and raced across the Brooklyn Bridge. After he arrived at the World Trade Center, he barely escaped the falling debris that killed his son. Until he died of cancer in 2019, Jimmy was a fierce advocate of preserving the memory of 9/11 victims. Many are buried at Holy Rood, where a polished black marble memorial bearing their names was constructed in their honor. Every year, Seaford hosts a ceremony at Seaford High School, honoring five graduates who were killed: the Haskells; John Perry, of the NYPD; and Robert Sliwak and Michael Wittenstein, of Cantor Fitzgerald. The turnout there, too, was the largest ever, overflowing the front grounds and lawn of the high school. Family members and friends of the vic-

he crowds at 9/11 observances have grown, and the ceremonies still move us.

tims were joined by hundreds of residents, as well as the Nassau Police Pipe Band and the Seaford High School band. The principal speakers were Nassau Police Commissioner Pat Ryder and Ken Haskell, and the Rev. Joe Fitzgerald, the pastor of St. William the Abbot Church, gave a moving invocation. I also spoke, and, like Haskell, decried the growing tendency among elected officials to minimize American exceptionalism and the lasting threat from America-hating terrorists. The evening concluded with the singing of “God Bless America.” Sunday morning was dark and rainy as we made our way to St. William’s for Mass. At the church we saw Haskell; his wife, Genene, and their son, Ryan, who is an usher; and Ken’s mother, Maureen, in their usual seats. Fitzgerald was the celebrant, and discussed the meaning of 9/11, including, as he looked toward the Haskells, the lasting suffering of family members of those who died. As at Friday’s remembrance ceremony, the concluding hymn at Sunday Mass was “God Bless America,” sung by the entire congregation and followed by loud, respectful applause. Yes, Sept. 11 will always be remembered. God bless America. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@liherald.com.

Bridging the gap as Emi turns 18

ow can I possibly connect with my granddaughter Emi, who is turning 18 in the age of Trump and A.I. and ICE? How can she know me, a boomer with anti-Vietnam War creds? Social scientists have debated for years whether nature or nurturing has the greatest influence on developing children. Is it DNA or parental influence that determines how the newborn becomes the teen who develops into the adult and then the old man or woman? Recently I’ve come to believe that the strongest influence on developing human beings is the times in which they live. Try as I might, summoning all the empathy I possess, I simply can’t know what it was like to endure the London Blitz during World War II. Or the Dust Bowl in America, or the Holocaust, all of which changed the way people lived and thought. The history of our time molds us in

indelible ways. As my youngest grandchild turns 18 this month, I realize we must work to bridge the widening generational gap. This struck me on Sept. 11. I don’t think my granddaughter finds sunny September days threaded with dread. But I do, remembering 9/11 with all its cutting edges. The disbelief. The falling man. The violent collapses. Our firefighters running to their deaths. Emi was born in 2004. Sept. 11 is history for her, the way the attack on Pearl Harbor is for me — something you read about but didn’t experience. Not the way it was for her grandfather, my husband, who walked home from the city that day, over the 59th Street Bridge. The times of my life informed me in ways that she can’t understand. And I don’t know what it was like being a young teenager through the awful social deprivation of the pandemic. I have little understanding of her connection to social media and devices that influence her thinking and behavior. The common ground between us is shrinking. I want to be more than Grandma, a real person,

a friend to her. I want to understand her interests and fears and how she sees her place in the world. Eighteen is a big birthday. Emi can now serve in the Army, or adopt a child. I want to know her and her dreams. Even though the historical markers are different. Even though I can’t give her back the sterile years of pandemic isolation, I want to understand it and make the loss of time and experience less painful. I hope we may grow closer in coming years by talking about the times of our lives, and how historic events blended with DNA to make us who we are. I was a child in the before times — before TV, before A.C., before most vaccines and before there was any suggestion that our own political leaders might undermine the pillars of our democracy for their own financial gain and power. Our experience with media was realitybased, not trickery and misinformation. I took the word of Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Morrow as the best version of the truth. When the government said kids needed the polio vaccine, we lined

t’s a big birthday, and I want to know my granddaughter, and her dreams.

up. We proudly saw America as a beacon of freedom. When TV emerged, no one imagined that screens would eventually take over our lives. We went to schools where the teachers were widely supported, and we learned to read and write. My parents loved this country without reserve, and we carried that sense of security with us as we matured: that we lived in the greatest, most generous country in the world, the country others turned to for help and leadership. Emi lives in a country now populated by people who are increasingly dazed by screens and social media drivel. We gave her and her generation a pandemic that changed her forever. She and her friends missed a year of socialization and absorbed the fear filling the hearts and minds of her parents. She is an adult now in a society riven with violence and grotesque public behavior by a cadre of untrustworthy leaders. She and her friends learn from social media that they must be taller or shorter or quieter or more outgoing. How will she know that she is enough, and it is her job, whatever she does, to simply leave the world a better place? Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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walked into one of my favorite brunch spots in Woodbury with my two school-aged children in tow — one sleep-deprived from a sleepover and the other as hangry as a growing boy could be. As we opened the menus, I glanced anxiously at my children, both nearing meltdown territory. Then I noticed three children at the next table sitting in zombie-like states, staring at iPads propped between stacks of pancakes and waffles. I thought, “It would be so easy to stop the crankiness with one swipe. Should we give them our phones so we can actually talk and enjoy brunch?” The exhausted mother in me was tempted. The clinical psychologist in me knew better: absolutely not. For two decades I have worked with children, parents and families. Whether in my office, giving a speech, leading a workshop or discussing parenting on social media, I hear remarkably consistent hopes. Parents want their children to become happy, successful and independent adults. I would argue that hap-

piness and success depend, at least in part, on independence. And one quality runs through all three — resilience. Resilience is the ability to face stress, uncomfortable emotions and setbacks, recover from them, and trust in one’s capacity to manage challenges. But to develop resilience, children must first experience manageable amounts of stress, discomfort and disappointment. Without that crucial first step, resilience cannot grow. Many Gen X and millennial parents have developed a pattern of removing obstacles for their children. We solve their problems, intervene in friendship conflicts and rush to relieve their boredom, frustration or sadness. Perhaps we’re trying to give them the support we wish we’d received. Perhaps family life is so busy that we simply don’t have time for a 20-minute meltdown. Or perhaps we’re unwilling to tolerate our own discomfort when we watch our children struggle. Whatever the reason, it’s time to look inward. Rescuing children from every ordinary hardship may feel loving, and certainly makes life easier in the moment, but it can undermine their long-term

development. When we routinely hand children a screen to help them escape an uncomfortable feeling or challenge, we remove an opportunity for them to practice coping. Avoidance is the attempt to escape discomfort rather than learning to tolerate and work through it. It provides immediate relief, which is precisely why it’s so appealing. But that relief can reinforce avoidance, making children more likely to escape the next difficult experience instead of confronting it. Avoidance can be a resilience killer. It gives children permission to opt out of doing hard things and experiencing difficult emotions. It also deprives them of the opportunity to recover, one of the defining features of resilience. When we turn on the TV, hand over an iPad or allow a teenager to scroll through social media whenever stress, boredom or frustration arises, the screen becomes an avoidance tool. The child may feel better temporarily, but misses the chance to discover, “This feeling is uncomfortable, but I can handle it.” That discovery builds self-efficacy,

et rid of devices? No, but pause and consider when and why they’re used.

the belief that we can take action, manage challenges and influence what happens next. Self-efficacy grows when children complete tasks, solve problems and move through challenges with independence. Two-year-olds may understand this better than we do when they insist, “I do it!” Beneath the defiance is a healthy developmental message: “Please step back long enough for me to discover what I can do.” As a working mother, I understand that parents are tired, stressed and stretched thin. Screens make life easier in countless ways. I’m not recommending that families eliminate them. I’m urging parents to pause and consider when and why they’re being used. Is the screen providing intentional entertainment, connection or education, or is it being used to make an uncomfortable moment disappear? The next time you feel tempted to hand over a screen to prevent boredom, frustration or a meltdown, pause. Your child may be unhappy for a few minutes. But in that small, imperfect moment, they may also begin learning something far more enduring: “I can handle this.” Jolie Silva, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, chief operating officer of New York Behavioral Health and president of the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse.

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