Freeport Herald 07-31-2025

Whale-watching tours at the Mile thrill and excite

By MASHIAT AZMI Intern

Freeport’s Nautical Mile, often referred to as the fishing and boating capital of the village, offers whalewatching tours with Captain Lou Fleet and American Princess Cruises, thanks to its ideal geographical location.

Captain Lou Fleet’s boat, the Atlantic Pearl, also offers whale and seal-watching tours, operating from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May until November, with 111 Woodcleft Ave. as its starting point and 31 Woodcleft Ave. as their office.

The four-hour tour costs $65 per person and $50 for kids, extends from as far east as Robert Moses State Park in Fire Island, to as far west as Sandy Hook, New Jersey, with a 90 to 95 percent possibility that cetaceans, such as whales, dolphins and porpoises, would be sighted during the trip.

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State investment to help underserved communities

By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

State funding totaling $30 million may go to help nonprofit organizations across the state, including those in Freeport, Roosevelt, Baldwin, Hempstead, Lakeview, Uniondale, and West Hempstead. Distribution of these funds is expected to begin sometime next year.

The funding was discussed at what was described as a listening session attended by residents, nonprofit leaders and elected officials at the Roosevelt Library on July 24. The meeting was part of a statewide tour

aimed at ensuring that the voices and needs of local communities guide how this civic investment will be allocated.

The money that will be distributed by five entities — Elm Core, LISC New York, the National Urban League, United Way of New York State, and the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies — is intended to support community-based organizations in underserved area across the state. The organizations will work with the Department of State to allocate the funding to groups that apply. Over 400 organizations across New York have expressed interest in the money.

The initiative was spearheaded by the New York State Black Legislative Task Force, which is chaired by Assemblywoman Chantel Jackson of the Bronx. The task force, which seeks to advance legislation and secure funding for Black communities, was formed in 2022, and was officially recognized by the Assembly this year.

“The Asian task force have been advocating for money for (the) last five years or so, and started out getting $10 million and moved up to $30 million, like, last year,” Jackson said, referring to the New York

Assembly Asian Pacific American Task Force. “So we, as a task force, thought it would be a good idea for us, also, to start advocating for that funding, and it’s just a matter of us collectively talking to our leadership about the needs of socially disadvantaged groups and talking to the governor as well.”

“The Black task force

received ($30 million), the Puerto Rican task force received ($30 million) and the Asian task force received ($30 million),” Jackson added. “So $90 million in total.”

Other key members of the Black Legislative Task Force include State Senators Kevin Parker, Lea Webb and Leroy

Roosevelt foundation provides scholarships

By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

For Monique Patterson, giving back isn’t just a charitable act—it’s a family tradition. Drawing on the support and encouragement she received growing up in Roosevelt, Patterson co-founded the Patterson Dream Builders Foundation with her cousin, Joanna Pippins, to help local students achieve their educational dreams.

“We were always blessed with having a family that supported us throughout our school years,” Monique shares. “We just figured that we would do the same for other students who didn’t have the same support at home.”

Since 2019, the Patterson Dream Builders Foundation has been a benefactor for students in the Roosevelt and Hempstead school districts.

The non-for-profit awards annual scholarships to support underserved youth.

involved in the community.

From back-to-school fairs to clothing and sneaker drives, the organization partners with other local groups to provide essential resources.

At the end of August, they will host a back-toschool event in collaboration with Naeem Justice, a Hempstead-based nonprofit supporting individuals with sickle cell disease.

Each year, the foundation awards scholarships to deserving students—one from Roosevelt and, as of recently, one from Hempstead.

The scholarship amount is approximately $250 per student.

“This year, we’re still determining the exact amount, as it depends on donations,” Monique explains.

Initially, the scholarships were funded out of the family’s own savings, but the foundation now seeks donations and sponsorships to expand its reach.

Beyond financial support, the foundation is deeply

Monique, a registered nurse now living in Elmont, credits her family’s unwavering support for her own academic and professional achievements.

“They paid for my cousin and I to go to school, made life easy for us, so we didn’t have to worry about working or paying bills unless we wanted to,” she recalls. “It was only right for us to give back to the community.”

The scholarship application process is coordinated through guidance counselors in each district.

Students must meet certain requirements, including residency, GPA, and submitting an essay about overcoming obstacles.

Applications open in January, with a deadline of May 15 each year.

As the foundation works on launching a website to make information more accessible, Monique remains focused on her mission.

“Every recipient is very happy that they won the award, no matter how big or small it may be,” she says.

One such recipient is Lisbeth Fuentes, who will be attending Adelphi University to major in Biochemistry, with hopes of becoming a molecular pathologist.

Lisbeth Fuentes, recipient of the Patterson Dream Builders Foundation scholarship, will attend Adelphi University to study Biochemistry, aspiring to become a molecular pathologist.

In her scholarship essay submitted to the non-forprofit, Lisbeth wrote, “This scholarship would … give me the chance to focus fully on my studies, take part in research, and get closer to the career I’ve worked so hard for.”

Zion Cathedral celebrates its leadership

By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

The spirit of unity, faith, and community service was palpable at Zion Cathedral this past Sunday, as congregants gathered for a service that was as inspiring as it was heartfelt.

The historic church, a cornerstone of Freeport’s spiritual and civic life, welcomed a distinguished guest, celebrated the achievements of its members, and looked ahead to a future filled with hope and purpose.

A Congressional Honor for Bishop White

The service began with a warm welcome from Reverend Taquana Rivers, who introduced Congressmember Laura Gillen, representing New York’s Fourth Congressional District.

Congressmember Gillen, a familiar face to the Zion Cathedral family, returned not to campaign, but to honor Bishop Frank Anton White for his elevation to the General Board of the Church of God in Christ—the largest Pentecostal denomination in the United States.

In a moving address, Congressmember Gillen presented Bishop White and the congregation with a special congressional citation and a flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol.

“It is the practice of this member of the U.S. House of Representatives to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals and organizations whose purposeful work and distinguished service has made a meaningful and impactful contribution to the people of New York’s Fourth Congressional District,” she said.

The recognition underscored Bishop White’s leadership and the church’s enduring commitment to service, advocacy, and faith.

Remembering Dr. Juliet White

The congregation also paused to remember Dr. Juliet White, the beloved matriarch of the church, whose recent passing left a profound void.

Congressmember Gillen and Bishop White both paid tribute to her legacy, describing her as an anchor for the Freeport community and a national treasure.

Bishop White reflected on the importance of grieving with hope, reminding the congregation that faith in the resurrection offers comfort and assurance of reunion.

Prayers for Parents and Families

A highlight of the service was a special prayer for parents and families, led by members of the Zion Parent Association. The prayer acknowledged the challenges facing parents today—anxiety, fatigue, and the pressures of modern life—and called on God’s strength and wisdom to guide families.

The message was clear: the church stands as a village, supporting and nurturing the next generation of leaders and believers.

A Sermon of Practical Wisdom

Bishop White’s sermon resonated

with practical advice for daily living, distilled into four memorable points: Don’t worry, don’t hate, be nice, and always smile.

Drawing from scripture and personal experience, he encouraged the congregation to cast their anxieties on God, release grudges, practice kindness, and maintain a joyful spirit even in adversity.

“Sometimes the most beautiful smile is the one that struggles through tears,” he said, urging everyone to find strength in faith and community.

Celebrating Academic Excellence and Service

The service also shone a spotlight on the achievements of Zion Cathedral’s youth. Several scholarships were awarded to outstanding students for academic excellence, community service, and

active participation in the church’s youth ministry.

Among the honorees were Ciara Smith, who will attend Duke University to study biology on a pre-med track; Christopher McKay, recognized for his behind-the-scenes work with the media team and plans to join the Army Corps of Engineers; and Vivian Council, recipient of the Mother’s Love Award for her dedication to both church and community.

Looking Ahead: Community Events and Initiatives

As the service drew to a close, the congregation was invited to participate in a range of upcoming events. Vacation Bible School, scheduled for August 13–15, promises to engage both children and adults in evenings of learning and

fellowship.

The church’s education department is also organizing a bazaar and seeking local vendors, while regular prayer gatherings and special women’s ministry events are planned throughout August.

A Beacon for Freeport

Zion Cathedral’s service was more than a Sunday gathering; it was a testament to the power of faith, the importance of community, and the enduring legacy of those who serve.

As Freeport continues to grow and change, Zion Cathedral remains a beacon of hope, compassion, and leadership—lifting spirits, nurturing dreams, and building a stronger community for all. For more information about Zion Cathedral’s programs and upcoming events, visit their website or call the church office.

University Medical Center is hosting a series of events from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7 in recognition of National Breastfeeding Month.

Cashing in Your Life Insurance Policy

Everyone knows that you may surrender a life insurance policy at any time for the “cash surrender value”. However, a better option may be a “life settlement” which pays more than the cash surrender value.

In a life settlement, you sell the policy to a third party instead of cashing it in. Here, the payment will be something greater than the cash surrender value but less than the death benefit. The buyer assumes the policy, pays the premiums and receives the death benefit.

There are many reasons why people want to cash in their policy. Paying the premiums have become a burden, they no longer need or want the death benefit or the money is needed for some other purpose.

There are some tax advantages to cashing in as well. Any money paid into the policy as premiums comes back to the seller tax-free (since the money used to pay the premiums was already taxed).

The purchaser of the policy will

determine the amount they are willing to pay for the policy based on the amount, if any, of the cash surrender value and the age and health of the seller. Since there are numerous companies out there you may “shop around” for the best offering. Some companies offer a “life settlement calculator” where you may go online, plug in all your information, and receive a quote within twenty-four hours.

You may hear of the term “viatical settlement” when exploring the issue of whether or not to cash in your policy. Viatical settlements generally pay more than life settlements but are limited to terminally ill policy holders with less than two years of life expectancy as determined by a medical professional.

Finally, if you want to do the best you can with your policy, but do not have the time or inclination to shop around, there are “life settlement brokers” who, for a fee, will do the shopping for you.

NUMC to celebrate breastfeeding month next week

In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month, Nassau University Medical Center will host a series of events from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7 to support and celebrate breastfeeding as a step toward healthier moms, babies, and communities.

The events seek to engage the communities of Freeport, Uniondale, Hempstead, and more.

The events will take place in Lobby 1 on the hospital’s first floor, across from Walgreens, at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. Attendees can expect

educational materials, raffles and gift baskets, and refreshments.

Activities will be held on Monday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon; Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon; and Thursday, Aug. 7, from noon to 2 p.m. All are welcome to join the celebration near the Women’s Clinic.

All are welcome to join the celebration near the Women’s Clinic.

–Jordan Vallone

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Local voices help shape funding priorities

Comrie; Assemblymen Khaleel Anderson, Noah Burroughs and Clyde Vanel; and Assemblywomen Latrice Walker, Monique Chandler-Waterman, Stephanie Zimmerman and Alicia Hyndman.

The collective goal is to address the unique challenges faced by communities that have been overlooked in state and federal funding decisions. The urgency of the funding is underscored by the scale of recent federal budget cuts.

“Although $30 million is a lot of money, it won’t backfill the amount of money that we’re losing from the federal government, which is in the trillions,” said Burroughs, who represents Baldwin, Freeport, Hempstead, Lakeview, Roosevelt and Uniondale.

Many local organizations rely heavily on federal funding, and the cuts have created urgent needs for capital improvements, equipment and program support, the elected officials said.

“I know (a) number of people wanted us to respond to the federal cuts that they received, and I said, this money will not be able to do that. It’s not even possible,” Jackson added. “So just to help facilitate what you already have going on.”

Organizations look for help

At the listening session, representatives of several nonprofits from across Long Island spoke about their grassroots advocacy and community-based work detailed how the money would benefit their work. Those groups included Rebound on the Road, led by former NBA player Jason Williams, which empowers formerly incarcerated people through commercial drivers’ license training and life coaching; Better Health Connects, which offers young people health screenings and career guidance; and the Women’s

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the Black Legislative task force hosted a listening session at roosevelt Library on July 24, to learn from residents how best to use the new funding. from left were Saeeda dunston, Ceo of elmer Youth and adult activities; therese daly, president of united Way of new York State; Jennifer Jones-austin, Ceo of the federation of protestant Welfare agencies assembly members Chantel Jackson, noah Burroughs and Kwani o’pharrow and State Sen. Siela Bynoe.

Opportunity Rehabilitation Center, in Hempstead, which supports, among others, women involved in the justice system and domestic violence survivors.

Community members also advocated for investment in gardens to address food insecurity in Wyandanch; summer youth programs; trauma-related mental health services; mentoring for middle school students; and improved ShotSpotter technology for crime detection.

The funding is structured to ensure both immediate support and accountability for recipient organizations.

“We as a task force have no bearings on who gets the funding,” Jackson said. “That is for the fiscal con-

duits to work out with the groups.”

Once a nonprofit applies and is approved by one of the fiscal conduits, it can receive up to 25 percent of its grant up front after submitting the necessary paperwork. The remaining 75 percent of the money is distributed on a reimbursement basis: An organization must first spend its own money on approved activities, and then submit receipts and documentation for reimbursement.

Organizations interested in receiving updates about the application process can email the Black Legislative Task Force’s executive director, Dorcia Williams, at williamsd@nyassembly.gov.

resort backyard facing East for great sunshine!

Bethpage Black preps for Ryder Cup

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale Sept. 26 to 28 and preparations are in full swing for one of golf’s premier international events.

After three years of planning, work to install viewing stands, including two triple-deckers and eight double-deckers, with some flanking the first and 18th fairways, bleachers, hospitality tents and a large merchandise area began May 19 and will continue up until the first practice round Sept. 23.

“We’re expecting 50,000 fans per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” 2025 Ryder Cup Director Bryan Karns said during a press conference held at Bethpage Black July 24. “Living in New York for the past few years and attending Jets, Yankees and Mets games, it’s an incredibly passionate fan base. Any time a major championship has come to Bethpage, the crowds have been remarkable. Fans are going to understand this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and they’re really going to value what it means to attend a Ryder Cup.”

Half a million fans registered for a lottery system used to purchase tickets said Evan Crowder, PGA of America Operations Manager. Tickets for the three scoring rounds of the tournament are sold out, though a handful remain for the Sept. 23 and 24 practice rounds.

Renowned for its degree of difficulty and rich history that includes hosting the U.S. Open (2002 and 2009) and PGA Championship (2019), Bethpage Black will have a slightly different look for the Ryder Cup with the tee box of the first hole — a 430-yard, par-4 — moving 30 yards closer to the pin and about 20 yards to the north for a clearer path to the green.

“The five most important holes at the Ryder Cup are the first, and 15 through 18 where the majority of matches are decided is set up incredibly well,” Karns said.

Added Kenny Kurzendoerfer, 2025 Ryder Cup Operations Manager: “This is where you want to be as a fan, where the first tee box and 18th green are in close proximity. It’s definitely a bucketlist moment to experience the first tee at a Ryder Cup. It’s truly unlike anything you’ve seen before in golf. I’ve been lucky to be a part of a few of them now and it still gives me chills.”

In terms of transportation to and from the course for fans, Jones Beach lots 4 and 5 will serve as the main public parking areas where shuttle service will be provided to Bethpage. Shuttles will also run from both the north and south side of the Farmingdale LIRR station, Crowder said. There will also be a ride-

Building the grandstand by the first tee and behind the 18th green on the Bethpage

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share lot on site at Yellow Course No. 11.

The Ryder Cup dates back to 1927, when the inaugural matchup was held at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts. Initially a contest between the United States and Great Britain, the format expanded in 1979 to include players from continental Europe. The U.S. played host to the event in 2016 and most recently in 2021.

The event features 28 matches across three formats – foursomes, fourballs, and singles. Teamwork and strategy are essential to winning.

Although the 12-player rosters for both teams have yet to be announced,

some of the top U.S. players include Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, and Collin Morikawa, with Europe featuring Rory McIlroy, Rasmus Hojgaard, Matt Wallace and Tyrrell Hatton.

The U.S. team selection is based on a points system, where points are awarded based on performance in PGA Tour events and major championships. Automatic qualifiers, with Scheffler already being one, will be the top six in points after the BMW Championship on Aug. 17. Captain Keegan Bradley will select the remainder of the roster Aug. 27, Karns noted.

Preserve restored by SSCS in monthly cleanup

The Brookside Preserve received a much-needed boost on Saturday, July 19, as volunteers rolled up their sleeves to restore the neglected natural space. Organized by the South Shore Conservation Society, the latest monthly cleanup brought together community members, students, and environmental advocates to care for the preserve’s grounds and trails.

Long plagued by environmental pollution, crumbling infrastructure, and years of disinvestment, the preserve has become the focus of a growing local movement to restore and reimagine the space.

“Brookside Preserve is a sanctuary for native wildlife and an important community green space, but it’s being neglected,” said Erica Quiroz-DeVargas, president of the SSCS. “We need more attention, funding, and partnership from our local government, specifically Nassau County, and residents to restore this preserve and make it safe, accessible, and thriving again.”

Volunteers concentrated their efforts on clearing debris from the preserve’s frontage and interior, while also launching the first phase of restoring informational signage throughout the area. The work marked another step forward in returning the preserve to its former beauty—and in building a broader culture of environmental stewardship.

One of the day’s most inspiring moments came from Freeport High School student Funmi Fajolu, a member of Girl Scout Troop 300, who led an awareness campaign to discourage waste disposal in the preserve. Her efforts underscored the growing role of local youth in environmental leadership.

Joe Scianablo, Democratic candidate for Town of Hempstead Supervisor, joined the cleanup and toured the preserve to see its condition firsthand. “The South Shore Conservation Society has been a relentless voice for environmental stewardship and public safety, doing what our Republican elected officials

A stack of garbage bags filled with debris collected during the Brookside Preserve cleanup sits beside a sign reading, “Pick it up, don’t mess it up.”

have failed to do, fight for the health of our communities,” Scianablo said.

He emphasized the urgency of continued investment and intervention. “The conditions at Brookside Preserve are a crisis: pollution, drug activity, and neglect, all just steps from a high school,” he said.

The initiative traces its roots back to a town hall discussion two years ago, held in collaboration with Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, a longtime advocate for Brookside. Since then, the vision has grown into a grassroots movement driven by volunteers and local partnerships.

With more projects in the works, including another cleanup scheduled at Brookside on Aug. 16 from 10a.m. to 12p.m., the South Shore Conservation Society continues to push forward on the preserve’s long-term recovery.

–Mohammad Rafiq

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Searing Group, LLC (Owner) is making available 6 new affordable rental units at Royal Blue Apartments located at 101 Searing Avenue in the Village of Mineola. Lottery Applications will be accepted by the Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. (LIHP). A lottery will be held to establish the order in which applicants will be reviewed for eligibility. Three (3) units are available to households with incomes at or below 80% of the HUD Area Median Income (AMI) and three (3) units are available to households with income at or below 100% AMI.

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By Herald Staff

Queenette Karikari Freeport

I actually love vacationing. And so when I think of summer, I think of traveling outside of Freeport, even if it’s a road trip, right? Like, sometimes we drive down far out east.

What’s your favorite aspect of summer on Long Island?

Charles Gilreath Freeport

I spend most of my time during the summer vacationing with my wife Donna.

Jana Rodriguez Freeport

I would have to say it would be the movie night at the end of free outdoor movie nights at Cow Meadow Park with my grandpa.

There’s nothing like golden hour in the Hamptons when the sky turns to gold and the ocean glows. My favorite Long Island summer moments are spent with music in the air, a light breeze off the water, and that peaceful feeling as the day winds down.

Travis and Jaxson Fatscher, age 4

Rockville Centre

Our favorite thing to do on Long Island during the summer is to go to our cabana at Nickerson beach and play in the pool and sand all day!

After 36 years in the Village of Freeport Police Department, Detective Shawn Randall, left, took his last official walk out of the building last week. He was joined by his wife, Laura, and son and fellow officer, Robert.

36 years on, detective clocks out for last time

By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

It was a moment of celebration and reflection as Detective Shawn Randalls of the Freeport Police Department took his final walk out of the station last week, surrounded by family and fellow officers. Randalls retires after 36 years of service, including the last three as a detective and 19 years as president of the Freeport Police Benevolent Association.

“Spending the last five years on the force with my son, Robert, has been one of the highlights of my career,” Randalls said. “I really feel like it is time to step aside for younger officers. With Robert and others, I am confident I am leaving the department in good hands.”

Randalls said he also believes he is leaving the union in a strong position.

Wcan make a world of difference.”

Now retired, Randalls said he plans to stay active in the community and spend more time with family, including his wife, Laura, sons Robert and Matthew, and his grandchildren, Mia and Robert Jr.

“I’ll still help with Toys for Tots and other things,” Randalls says of his increased free time after retirement. “I also plan to travel.”

hen I started, we were still typing on typewriters and using pen and paper.

SHAWn RAnDAllS retired detective

“I accomplished the things I wanted to accomplish,” Randalls said. “We negotiated four contracts for the union. I think the union is in a good spot. It is the right time to step aside.”

Reflecting on the evolution of police work, Randalls noted the dramatic changes in technology during his tenure.

“When I started, we were still typing on typewriters and using pen and paper,” Randalls says with a laugh. “I think the drone technology is incredible. Someone operating at the station can operate a drone that can show us what is going on at an incident scene. It

Among those who praised Randalls’ contributions was Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy.

“I have worked with Shawn since 2009,” Mayor Kennedy said. “ He has proven to be honest, sincere, devoted and an asset to the entire community of Freeport. I’ve always respected his commitment to the Police Department and the residents, businesses in Freeport. His shoes will be hard to fill both as a police officer and president of the PBA. He will be dearly missed and I can’t help but wish him and his family well.”

Kennedy, who considers Randalls both a friend and colleague, highlighted the detective’s family legacy in law enforcement.

“He comes from a tradition of Police service,” Kennedy explained. “His dad and uncles also were police officers. Shawn is leaving his son, Robert to serve on the force after serving on for 36 years. I’ve been his friend for years and am hoping we’ll get to spend a little more time together now that he is retired.”

Tour recieves wonderful feedback from guests

that the most commonly seen whale species around this region, from east to west is the humpback.

“It’s exciting to see the whale come out of the water and, you know, feed on the bait fish,” Danon said. “And, you know, it’s beautiful scenery. You’re out in the ocean, and you get to see the beautiful sights.”

It’s beautiful scenery. You’re out in the ocean, and you get to see the beautiful sights.

MIchael Danon operator

Danon has told the Herald that the tours have received great feedback, with many returning customers, because whale-sightings are a one-of-akind experience.

He stated that this tour has a significant impact on the eco-tourism industry by attracting tourists from all over the world, in addition to locals.

Danon further explained that various social media platforms, such as Instagram, are being used to promote the tours.

The tour features expert naturalists who explain the migration and behavior of the sea animals, including humpback whales and dolphins.

Since 2009, Steven Abbondondelo, a naturalist and dedicated volunteer with the New York Marine Rescue Center, has been collaborating with Captain Lou Fleet for seal and whale watching, while educating the public about marine life and environmental concerns.

According to Abbondondelo, Freeport’s geographic location makes it ideal for sighting humpback whales and

the tour is geared toward providing a comprehensive view of marine biodiversity.

other cetaceans, an infraorder of aquatic mammals that encompasses all whales, dolphins and porpoises.

“There’s other marine life, but primarily we’re looking for what’s called cetaceans, which are whales, dolphins and porpoises,” Abbondondelo said.

“And out of somewhere between 90-95 percent species of cetaceans, the two that we primarily see are humpback whales, which are a filter-feeding whale, and the bottlenose dolphin, which are considered schools as well.”

He added that the whales have been seen further west this year, but their presence is still predictable.

“It’s kind of been a predictable year,” he explained. “The water temperature is now fairly warm, in the 70s. There is starting to be a little bit more food we’re

seeing in the water, so the animals are feeding. So that’s always a good sign.”

According to Danon, the presence of more bait fish, small-sized fish caught and used by anglers as bait, has led to better sightings of whales in recent years.

The tour aims to provide a comprehensive view of marine biodiversity, according to Abbondondelo.

American Princess Cruises also on the Nautical Mile offers whale and dolphin watching adventure cruises starting April 18th.

Aashton, who did not share his last name, accompanied by his daughter and grandson, attended the tour for the first time and spoke to the Herald about his experience.

He applauded the tour and recom-

mended others to also witness the sea mammals’ spectacular performance in the water.

“It’s those animals, they are great,” he said. “They put on a performance. It was really beautiful.”

One of the thrilling moments for him was spotting a whale, which he described as amazing.

As for future plans, Danon expressed a desire to acquire larger vessels for further exploration.

“I think it’s great family fun, something different,” Danon said of the tours.

Captain Lou Fleet’s boat offers an excellent tour for family and friends during this summer and fall.

To learn more about it, visit LIWhaleAndSeaWatching.com.

Summer power strategies

By AINSLEY MARTINEZ amartinez@liherald.com

According to Annie Phillips, Senior Director of

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The grid is built for “normal,” but ready for extreme, weather

PSEG Long Island’s power system is designed around a “normal weather” forecast, based on a 50/50 probability that the actual weather will exceed expectations.

But with climate change increasing the frequency of heat waves, planners like Phillips also prepare for more extreme scenarios, called a “1-in-10” forecast, which represent only a 10 percent chance of being exceeded.

While the system is not built to the extreme forecast, it is assessed against it.

“We look at our margins, and we make sure we have operating actions and tools in place to respond,” Phillips told the Herald..

That means even when the heat spikes, the utility still has options to deliver power.

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Planning for Power Systems Management at PSEG Long Island, the key to reliable power, even on the hottest days, is years of careful preparation. From major infrastructure investments to smart ther-

Long-term projects support short-term resilience

The system doesn’t get built overnight.

“Some of our major transmission equipment has a lead time of more than five years,” Annie Phillips explained

That’s why PSEG Long Island is constantly forecasting demand growth and upgrading infrastructure years in advance.

Recent examples include a new 69kV underground transmission line and substation bank serving the Belmont and Elmont areas.

This sort of update is crucial for supporting growing load from developments like UBS Arena and nearby retail.

Similar upgrades in the Woodmere and New Hyde Park areas also came online ahead of this summer’s peak season.

mostat programs, here are five things to know about how PSEG Long Island plans for peak electricity demand and how customers can stay cool while saving money.

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Your thermostat can help cut peak demand (and save you money)

PSEG Long Island’s Smart Savers Thermostat Program is a voluntary initiative where enrolled customers allow the utility to precool their homes and then slightly raise the thermostat during peak hours. This reduces strain on the system and helps control power purchasing costs for the following year.

“It’s a dual benefit,” said PSEG Communications Senior Generalist Jeremy Walsh. “It eases demand now and helps keep costs down for everyone next summer.”

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Rebates and efficiency programs are readily available

From heat pump water heaters, up to $1,200 in rebates, to advanced power strips and induction cooktops, PSEG Long Island offers a robust catalog of energy efficiency incentives for

local resident..

Many of these are available instantly at point-of-sale or through select retailers.

There are also incentives for energysaving behaviors like shifting appliance use to cooler parts of the day or sealing window drafts.

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There’s a difference between capacity and outages

Even with enough power capacity, local outages can still occur — especially during heat waves.

“There’s a difference between having adequate capacity and experiencing equipment outages,” Phillips said.

Sustained heat can cause stress on transformers, wires, and underground cables.

PSEG Long Island maintains outage tips online, including guidance for safe generator use and how to preserve food during extended power interruptions.

STEPPING OUT A instoryevery step

Celebrate culture and community at the Gold Coast Dance Festival

By Roksana Amid

As sundown takes hold at Morgan Memorial Park on Aug. 2, artists representing a rich spectrum of dance styles — from classical ballet and folklorico to tap, contemporary and hip-hop — take to a stage. The fifth annual Gold Coast Dance Festival — set against the backdrop of the Long Island Sound — is a grand celebration of culture, movement and community connection.

Hosted by New York Dance Theatre, the free event attracts folks to see a varied lineup of dancers from Alvin Ailey, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York City Ballet, Broadway, and more. This year’s edition also includes Ballet Nepantla, a returning favorite known for blending traditional Mexican folklorico with contemporary dance.

“Ballet Nepantla are an astounding company,” Festival Executive Producer Nicole Loizides Albruzzese says. “They’ve been noted as embodying the in-between-ness of those who live on the borderland, mixing in cultures and gaining a little bit from either side.”

Founded in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, this began as an informal gathering of dancers organized by Albruzzese, a professional performer and Glen Cove resident. She invited a few colleagues to Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay as a way to decompress from the emotional toll of the lockdown. This experience inspired her to bring a professional dance festival to Glen Cove the following year.

“Because the world just stopped talking to one another, stopped dining together, we wanted to create something that brought people together without the need for words,” Albruzzese says. “Dance can do that.”

Since then, the festival has grown to involve dozens of performers and companies, including John Manzari, a renowned Broadway tap dancer and featured artist from “So You Think You Can Dance,” and MorDance, a contemporary ballet company based in Yonkers. This will be MorDance’s first appearance here.

For those inspired to dance themselves, join Jamie Shannon of Kilowatt Dance Theater for an introductory Lindy Hop class on the beach at 4:30 p.m., open to all ages and skill levels, before performances begin.

“Lindy Hop is one of America’s beloved early social dances, stemming from jazz and Harlem and a beautiful social era,” Albruzzese explains. “Bring your dinner down, enjoy a class, and go see a show. You get a more intimate look at the artists beforehand, and then you get to see them on stage.”

New York Dance Theatre, which is celebrating its 51st year, produces the festival through its nonprofit mission to make high-level dance accessible to all audiences.

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Park, Germaine Street, Glen Cove

• Festival updates and class announcements available on New York Dance Theatre’s social media platforms

The company also runs the Développé program, a a scholarship initiative that provides free yearlong dance education to atrisk youth, foster families and English-language learners across Long Island.

Développé partners with community organizations, including Options for Community Living, which supports families experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. One of the newest scholarship recipients is an 11-year-old girl who had never taken a dance class before this summer.

“She leaves the studio glowing,” Albruzzese says. “She’s one of the most graceful dancers in the class. Starting classical dance between the ages of 11 and 14 can be intimidating, but she’s handling it so beautifully.”

A suggested festival donation of $20 supports the Développé program. Contributions help fund workshops, lectures, performances and scholarships provided by NYDT throughout the year.

Albruzzese says the festival is designed to be inclusive, welcoming people of all backgrounds and abilities.

“A woman came up to me last year and said, ‘It’s not so often I find something to do with my mom or my grandmother,’” she recalls. “Her grandmother was 92 and squealing with excitement watching the performances. That’s what this is about. You can just grab a park bench, sit on the grass and stay for five minutes or the entire evening.”

Graceanne Pierce, a Queens resident and New York Dance Theatre artist, takes the stage this year.

Last year’s featured performers represented Haiti, China, Iraq, and Mexico. Each year’s lineup is curated to reflect global traditions and storytelling through movement, according to Albruzzese.

“I think because we offer such a huge, diverse array of cultural programming, everyone leaves loving something. We birthed a star, and it’s shining everywhere. It’s benefiting the artists, the audience and our local cultural institutions,” she adds enthusiastically.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, beach chairs and picnic dinners.

‘So in love with you am I’

Check out a stylized concert version of the classic golden age musical. Egotistical leading man-directorproducer Fred Graham (Broadway’s Charlie Marcus) is reunited with his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi (Broadway talent Christina DeCicco, of Rockville Centre) when the two are forced to play opposite one another in a new production of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew.” The battle of the sexes continues onstage and off, as it becomes clear that, as much as this couple profess to hate each other, they are also still in love. Throw in a number of cases of mistaken identity, the mob, and comedic routines into the mix and you get “Kiss Me, Kate” — a dazzling Broadway classic that earned the very first Tony award for Best Musical. A cast of 30 brings this “concert” production to life with limited costumes and scenic elements. The dynamic performers include Molloy’s renowned CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students and also alumni.

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3, 3 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.

Magic Rocks!

Illusionist Leon Etienne has sold out venues all over the world with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Now he arrives here with his jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show. You’ve seen him on “America’s Got Talent,” “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, “Masters of Illusion,” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” Hailed by critics as “America’s Rock Illusionist,” Leon is a worldwide hit with audiences, critics and producers. He’s recognized for his onstage charisma, a fast-paced, high energy, rock n’ roll performance style — and his no-nonsense approach to magic. This interactive, family-friendly spectacular showcases mind-blowing tricks, award-winning sleight of hand and non-stop laughter. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it’s an immersive experience filled with wonder, laughter and jaw-dropping moments you won’t soon forget. Etienne’s performance style attracts worldwide attention; join in this unforgettable night of magic and you’ll see why.

Sunday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $31.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

JULY

Back-to-School Supply Drive

Legislator Seth I. Koslow partners with Freeport, Merrick and North Merrick libraries to host a school supply drive supporting local students. Donations of backpacks, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, lunchboxes, glue sticks, and other school essentials can be dropped off during regular library hours, through Aug. 18.

•Where: 144 W. Merrick Road

•Contact: Leg. Koslow’s office at (516) 571-6205 or skoslow@ nassaucountyny.gov

‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/animalshelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page.

•Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh

•Time: Ongoing

•Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220

Nautical Mile Concert Series

Enjoy the annual outdoor waterfront concerts along Freeport’s Nautical Mile every Thursday. Bring a chair and check out the music, sea breeze and sunset views.

•Where: Woodcleft Ave., Freeport

•Time: 7-8:30 p.m., also Aug. 7, Aug. 14, Aug. 21, and Aug. 28

On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating

‘The Rocketman Show’

Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage. Blast off into the stratosphere with this electrifying tribute to the Rocketman himself. With a nostalgic setlist that’ll take you right back to when rock was young, this is a must-see for Elton John fans — of all generations. Rus Anderson, Elton John’s official body double for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour launch, recreates an early Elton concert complete with flamboyant costumes actually worn by Elton himself. Elton’s greatest hits, wildest outfits and outrageous stage antics come to life again as Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton like no other. He storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock ‘n roller.

This is a detailed re-creation of Elton John’s ‘70s shows that’s not to be missed.

Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984. $82, $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $35.

personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9.

•Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor

•Time: Ongoing

•Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Summertime tunes

Christopher Macchio joins the Nassau Pops at Eisenhower Park for “Opera and the Classics.” Enjoy a lively evening that’s both familiar and unexpected.

•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.

• Time: 7 p.m.

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Citizenship

Workshop

Learn about the U.S. naturalization process, including applications, requirements, and the citizenship test at Freeport Memorial Library.

Bilingual instruction available. Registration required.

•Where: 144 W. Merrick Road

• Time: 7-9 p.m.

•Contact: freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274

Open Mic Night

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Step up to the mic and share your talent at Freeport Memorial Library. Perform poetry, music, comedy or more. Must be family-friendly. All ages welcome to enjoy or participate.

•Where: 144 W. Merrick Road

•Time: 6-8:30 p.m.

•Contact: freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274

Summer grooves

Rock on with Half Step’s tribute to the Grateful Dead at Eisenhower Park.

•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.

• Time: 7 p.m.

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go

•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

•Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

In concert Eisenhower Park welcomes all to its annual Salute to Veterans concert, featuring American Bombshells and Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter.

•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

•Time: 6:45 p.m.

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

• Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required.

•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

•Time: Noon-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; also Aug, 3-4 and Aug. 6-7

•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure Stroll the gardens and enjoy a telling of Eva Moore’s “Lucky Ducklings.” With a take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage.

Unbox A-Saurus for Us!

Dr. Patricia Osiris visits with young paleontologistsin-training at Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join eccentric paleontologist Dr. Patricia Osiris (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only.

•Where: Museum Row, Garden City

•Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug 6

•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Sounds of summer

Move to the beat with the Golden Tones Orchestra. Enjoy listening and dancing at South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation. $10 fee.

•Where: 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport

•Time: 10 a.m.-noon, also Sept. 3

•Contact: (516) 623-1204

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff against KELLY DOSMAS, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 12, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 65 Linden Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575. Sec 55 Block 480 Lot 7. All that certain plot, parcel, piece of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate, lying and being at Bay Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $301,619.74 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment\ Index No 610146/2022.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Jane P Shrenkel, Esq., Referee File # XPNMN100 154530

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, BRIDGEWELL CAPITAL, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. TANDEM ENTERPRISE LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 6, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 319 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 44 and Lot 394. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,198,937.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600164/2022.

Oscar Prieto, Esq., Referee

Vallely Mitola Ryan PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 154490

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/18/2019, 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 8/12/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 164 Colonial Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520, 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 the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section 55 Block 360 Lot 827 and 828. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $638,717.26 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607238/2018 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. Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 6/4/2025 File Number: 34658 CA 154545

Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Freeport, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 162 and Lots 225 and 324. Approximate amount of judgment is $690,308.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605877/2023.

Patricia A. Rooney, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 223530-1 154521

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LEGAL NOTICE

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 010553/2014; Irene V. Villacci, Esq., as 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. 154669

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YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on September 10, 2025, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Gabrielle E. Schneider, should not be judicially settled.

[X] Further relief sought (if any):

1.Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings;

(Seal)

HON. HON. MARGARET C. REILLY

Surrogate s/ Debra Keller

Leimbach

Chief Clerk

Signature of Attorney

Richard T. Kerins, Esq.

Print Name of Attorney

Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC

Firm Name (516) 538-1111

elephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 Address rkerins@mmkolaw.com Email (optional)

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 005727/2014; Jaime D. Ezratty, Esq., as 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. 154667

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MAROON PLAINS TRUST Plaintiff, Against WAYNE PUSEY, MARCIA WATT, ADELPHI UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK STATE

DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES OF NYC, JOHN DOE Defendant(s)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff, vs. JAIME L. BARRESI AS ADMINISTRATRIX AND SOLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARYANN FROEHLE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 23, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 234 Miller

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -againstRALPH MAISONNEUVE, 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 December 24, 2018, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and RALPH MAISONNEUVE, ET AL., are the Defendants. 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 August 20, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 182 EVANS AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520 and the following tax map identification 55-101-39. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

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LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO:Grassi Advisory Group, Inc Office of the New York State Attorney General Jasper Surety, Attorn in Fact, SureTec Insurance Company

Elisabeth Korner any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-atlaw and next-of-kin of the said Gabrielle E. Schneider, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501.

2.Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 5,992.60 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 1,248.15 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);

3.Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 28,750.00 as and for legal fees and disbursements, of which $ 3,750.00 has been paid and $ 25,000.00 is unpaid;

4.Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi Advisory Group, Inc. in the amount of $ 6,250.00 of which $ 250.00 has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid;

5.Releasing and discharging the surety;

6.Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Gabrielle E. Schneider, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship; 7.Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, July 2, 2025

NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. 154671

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ONEWEST BANK N.A., -againstWELLINGTON ROY MAHONEY, JR., 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 May 6, 2025, wherein ONEWEST BANK N.A., is the Plaintiff and WELLINGTON ROY MAHONEY, JR., ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, NORTH SIDE STEPS, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 18, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 176 MIRIN AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575, tax map identification 55-469-53-55, and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK .

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF OCTOBER l, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE7, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE7 Plaintiff, Against FRAZIER EDWARDS A/K/A FRAZIER EDWARDS, JR, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/10/2025, 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 8/26/2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 30 Porterfield Pl, Freeport, New York 11520, 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 the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York. Section 54 Block 91 Lot 209 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $635,724.65 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 000576/2017

July 31, 2025

Public Notices

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.

Jared Kasschau, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 7/3/2025 File Number: 560-3683 CA 154757

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT.

NASSAU COUNTY. L&L

ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JACOB POST INC., et al, Defts. Index #609725/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Feb. 27, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 28, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 62, Block 92, Lot(s) 328-300, 461. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. The foreclosure sale will be held “rain or shine.” GEORGIA PAPAZIS, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021. #102386 154761

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO.: 601960/2024 COUNTY OF NASSAU

SELENE FINANCE LP, Plaintiff, vs.

SHEDDRICK B. PRESTON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY

WALKER A/K/A JUDY ANN WALKER; LAKESHIA K. DANDY, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY WALKER A/K/A JUDY

ANN WALKER, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband,

widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY WALKER A/K/A JUDY

ANN WALKER, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; P.T.R.C., INC.; CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC, A/A/O CALVARY SPV I, LLC, A/A/O SPRINT; MK CLEANING INC S/H/A MK CLEANING INC DBA SERVPRO OF GARDEN CITY/HEMPSTEAD; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND

FINANCE; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TERRILL WEST; EYLON PRESTON; MYLA LOPEZ; PRECIOUS MCCLEARY, “JOHN DOE #5” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eight names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 93 EAST MILTON STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520

Section: 55, Block: 254, Lot: 60 and 61

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF

SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $241,452.00 and interest, recorded on December 23, 2009, in Liber Book M 34456 at Page 727, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 93 EAST MILTON STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520. The relief sought in the within action is a final

judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of 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 (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: May 1st, 2025

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Christopher McKenna, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 154741

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ----------------------------X INC. VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, Plaintiff, SUMMONS

Index No.:312357/2025

Date Purchased: 6/10/25 - againstJOHN DOES 1-10, Representing unknown parties claiming any right, title or interest in the real property known as 220 West Sunrise Highway, Village of Freeport, County of Nassau, Defendants. ----------------------------X

To the above-named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer

News brief

Freeport woman arrested for alleged arson

A Freeport woman was arrested following a landlord-tenant dispute that escalated into an alleged arson incident on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 9:40 p.m., according to detectives from the Arson Bomb Squad.

Police responded to a residence on Agnes Avenue after receiving a report of a dispute. Upon arrival, an investigation revealed that Bridget Hay, 54, had allegedly set a fire in front of a victim’s bedroom, causing damage to the floor.

A male victim extinguished the fire

and contacted police.

Hay was taken into custody without incident. Two male victims, ages 32 and 47, were present in the home at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.

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Public Notices

the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day 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); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Nassau County is designated as the venue of this proceeding on the basis that it is the County where the real property that is the subject of this action is located. This is an action for quiet title pursuant to Article 15 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law pertaining to any party claiming an interest in the property known as 220 West Sunrise Highway, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 54, Block 73, Lot 50

Dated:Garden City, New York

June 6, 2025

McLAUGHLIN & STERN, LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff By:/s/_____________

CHRISTIAN BROWNE, ESQ. 1122 Franklin Avenue, Suite 300 Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 829-6900 154325

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU TRUMAN CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST SHERRIL BAEZ AKA SHERRIL S. BAEZ; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 4, 2022, 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 August 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 808 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 62 Block: 180 Lot: 429. Approximate amount of judgment $769,435.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614142/2019. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Tromberg, Morris & Partners, PLLC 39 Broadway, Suite 1250 New York, NY 10006 25-000 600 86314 154707

Free School District. County of Nassau hereafter invites The Submission of Sealed Bids for the SouthWest Quadrant Consortium PUPIL TRANSPORTATION Monday August 11, 2025 At 9:30 A.M. At the office Of the Board of Education Baldwin Union Free School District, Baldwin N.Y. 11510

At which time and place All bids will be publicly Opened and read aloud Specifications and bid Forms may be obtained By Telephone 516-434-6040

Between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM Weekdays. The Board of Education reserves the Right to reject any or all Bids, or to accept any bid Which is in the opinion of The Board of Education Will be in the best Interest of the School District Board of Education Baldwin Union Free School District. By: Pamela Pratt District Clerk 154848

LEGAL NOTICE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Board of Ethics of the Incorporated Village of Freeport is scheduled for Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:30 P.M. at Village Hall, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, Board of Trustees Conference Room, adjacent to the Mayor’s office. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk

DATED:July 31, 2025 154933

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank, N.A., successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the Holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-HE11, AssetBacked Certificates Series 2005-HE11, Plaintiff AGAINST Fred Gross A/K/A Frederick Gross A/K/A Frederick M. Gross, Herminia Gross, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 11, 2018, 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 August 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM, premises known as 53 Tyler Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 62, Block: 105, Lot: 312. Approximate amount of judgment $511,041.15 plus interest and co sts. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007888/2009. Michael G. Postiglione, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080399-F00 86028 154779

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Q. We have a doorbell camera, and understand that it’s a deterrent to would-be burglars, but as we’re renovating our home, are there other ways we can “design” in ways to keep people from robbing it? We keep seeing reports on the neighbor app of our door camera about people checking out houses in the area, and we’re very concerned. Any ideas would are appreciated.

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When you have a very long driveway to the house, gates make sense, even if just to give the impression that the property is more secure, but when you can see the entrance from the street from the front door or windows, it’s a moot point to have a controlled driveway gate, because 80 percent of the time, burglars approach a home on foot, slipping around a gate, or over a short fence, to get to a more secluded spot to enter without being seen. With that in mind, outside areas of buildings that create hidden corners should be planned out of the design.

According to the National Center for Policing Innovation, the average burglar will spend no more than 60 seconds breaking in. If you can delay a break-in for 90 seconds or longer, a burglar may get nervous and leave. A hiding spot gives them extra time.

Fortify exterior doors with deadbolts that extend at least an inch and a half into the door frame. Glass doors in the front or back of a dwelling can be fortified by installing “hurricane”-strength glass instead of standard glazed doors, and sliding doors with a metal track rod can be effective. Hurricaneglass windows are much more costly than regular windows, but protect your home from burglars as well as storms.

Remember that even with an alarm system, which can be a deterrent, if a burglar has already had a look at the interior of your home and knows where to go, they will be in and out before any law enforcement gets there.

I was impressed that the police came to my home quickly when a door accidentally blew open, and checked every closet and potential hiding place before pronouncing the home secure. So if you come home to an open door or window, it’s advisable not to enter without calling the police for a safety check. It could save you from injury or worse, confronting a burglar.

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Why I care about immigration — and why

all of us should

people often ask me why I care so much about immigration.

Of course, my constituents care about it; they want to stop the chaos at the southern border and fix the asylum system, and they want to see people treated like human beings.

I agree with them. More than that, though, immigration is personal for me.

I look at America through the lens of the immigrant story — the story of my family, and the story of the American dream. My father came to this country as an infant. His parents — my grandparents — came from Italy with nothing. And yet, through hard work and devotion to family, they built a life here. Their son went to law school on the GI bill after serving in World War II, rising to become a mayor and a State Supreme Court justice. Their grandson is a member of the United States Congress.

An article that hung in my grandfather’s home, from Nov. 10, 1960, is titled “Success Story.” A segment reads:

“Glen Cove can be proud of its Mayor

Joseph A. Suozzi, who was elected to the State Supreme Court on Tuesday . . .

“Judge Suozzi came to these shores as an infant, the son of immigrant parents. Their lot was not an easy one, in a strange land, but Mr. and Mrs. Michael Suozzi raised a fine family, and while they lived comfortably, they did not gain great material wealth. But they did gain another kind of wealth which no Depression, no misfortune can ever take away from them. They devoted their lives to their family and their success of their children is their great fortune.

ieven wrote to the president, asking him to work with me on comprehensive reform.

“Now their boy, Joe, will soon be a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court. How proud they must be! And we who know them share their pride.

“Mike and Rosa Suozzi certainly made good in America. God bless them.”

That’s why I care about immigration. Through my own family, I’ve seen the promise of America fulfilled. But I also see how that promise is at risk — because our immigration system is broken, and Congress has failed to fix it. It’s painful for me that this issue by which I define my American experience has become such a negative, controversial force in our politics.

How will the

it is said that each of us, if we’re lucky, gets 80 summers. Some folks prefer winter or the rebirth vibe of spring, but for most, it is summer, the short season of our years, that seems sweetest.

Summers have telescoped lives of their own. Whatever our age, summer begins in our minds as hopes and expectations, is realized in the days from June 21 to Sept. 21 and is remembered ever after.

The very first summer I remember was 1951, at Rockaway Beach, where we rented a bungalow on 54th Street. That was the Summer of My Sister, who had recently been born and, for some reason, expected to come along on our vacation. The fireworks on the boardwalk every Wednesday night were my big-sister treat, and best memory. There was the Summer of New Hampshire, when our parents took us on a much-hyped car trip to the Granite State. I was 8, my sister was 4 and our

Congress has failed for decades to pass comprehensive immigration reform because too many politicians have weaponized immigration policy for political gain without doing a thing to fix it. Even when bipartisan solutions emerge, they’re often derailed by political forces more interested in scoring points than solving problems.

Reasonable people should agree that violent criminals who are here illegally should be deported. But what’s happening now is far more chaotic. Parents who’ve lived here for years, send their kids to school with my kids, work six days a week and go to church on Sunday are living in fear. We need to figure out a way for people who work, pay taxes and follow the rules to stop having to look over their shoulder. Families that have been here for decades deserve legal status so they can build lives for their children and grandchildren, like our family did.

We must secure the border, fix the broken asylum system, and create legal pathways for Dreamers, farm workers, TPS holders, essential workers in fields like health care and hospitality, and residents who’ve been here for over a

decade.

Democrats and Republicans must come together. While President Trump has had remarkable success securing the border, he has done so through executive orders, which can easily be overturned. Real progress must come from Congress.

I’ll continue to do my part. I’ve worked toward comprehensive immigration reform as co-chair of the Democrats for Border Security Taskforce, as co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and through the bipartisan coalition I built of “business, badges and the Bible” — members of the business, law enforcement and religious communities who have longstanding stakes in American immigration policy.

I even wrote a letter to the president, asking him to work with me and make a deal on comprehensive reform. I’ve reached out, and I hope he reaches back.

We can uphold the law and our values. We can protect our borders and treat people with dignity. We can be safe and fair.

That’s the America my grandparents believed in when they arrived in this country. It’s the America I still believe in. And it’s the one we have to keep fighting for — together.

Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.

summer of ’25 be remembered?

grandmother, who sat in the back seat, was ancient, I guess in her 50s. My father had made all the arrangements via mail, writing to Stonybrook Farms to set up our holiday. We drove 10 hours, pumped with excitement. When we drove through the broken gates, the moment collapsed on itself like a black hole. The cabins were like chicken coops. My mother started to sob. But Dad had a plan. We stayed one night, skipped out in the predawn hours and drove all the way to Canada. That summer I learned to have a Plan B, and how to skip out under cover of darkness.

i lived through the Summer of Love, but this summer is not feeling like love.

The Summer of Robert English was a doozie. I was about 15, living in Cedarhurst, and my mother’s best friend invited her nephew, 16, to visit for the summer from New Mexico. I fell wildly in love with Robert the second I saw him. Which was also how he felt when I introduced him to my best friend, Jackie. I barely survived their romance.

The Summer of Working for Dad was like pinning a golden moment in time. My dad was a dentist, and after my

freshman year in college, I worked in his office in Brooklyn. Chairside assistant. Holder of hands. But it wasn’t the work that made the summer remarkable; it was getting to know my father. We went out to lunch every day and we talked. Without the context of our regular family life, he became a real person to me.

Also, one of his patients gave me a $10 tip.

I remember the Summer of the Diet Doctor, when I answered an ad for an assistant in a diet-pill practice. The doctor was 48 and his wife was 18, my age. I remember that summer because I lied to get the job, not revealing that I was going back to college in the fall.

By July I couldn’t stand it; I told them the truth. They asked me to stay on. That was the good part. The bad part was that the doctor was a groper. Quite a few life lessons were learned.

Our best summers were the Montana Summers, the five years we traveled the state, from Missoula to Glacier Park, from Flathead Lake to White Fish to Helena. We hiked and learned to fly fish and, as a family and for the first time,

leaped out of our comfort zone and found footing in new terrain.

More recently, the Summer of Covid was, for us, not deadly, but frightening. We stayed at our place in Florida through the summer, hidden away inside, except for late afternoon, when we went down to the beach and into the Gulf. Every day, the same routine. We didn’t see our children and grandchildren for months. We think of that summer with gratitude, for our family surviving, and even for the endless open expanses of time to think and read and test ourselves against the unknown.

What will the Summer of ’25 be remembered for? I lived through the Summer of Love in 1967, high on freedom and music and just being young. We protested the war in Vietnam and sat in on sit-ins and danced to the Dead. But this summer is not feeling like love. Political strife ramped up by bad actors has supercharged the atmosphere.

I’ll keep calling out the threats to our freedoms and democracy, but that’s not a full-time job. I will also find the joyful moments, hold on to them and try not to let go.

Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Become a rescuer, not a bystander

it happened in an instant. One moment, 9-year-old Robbie Levine, of Merrick, was rounding the bases in a 2005 Little League game; the next, he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest.

Teammates, coaches and parents could only watch in horror. There was no automated external defibrillator available on the field, no trained bystander able to keep the boy’s heart beating until help arrived. Robbie never made it home.

Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t wait — not for an ambulance, and not for advanced age. It strikes without warning, even in children and young athletes who seem perfectly healthy. That’s why learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and ensuring rapid access to an AED, can mean the difference between life and death.

Every minute without intervention in a cardiac emergency decreases survival by 10 percent, according to the American Heart Association, yet far too many public athletic fields — so many of them used by kids — remain unprepared for the worst.

Nassau County is taking a critical step with the proposed Robbie’s Law, legislation that would require AEDs at all county-run athletic fields. Named in memory of Robbie Levine, the measure underscores the urgent need to equip public spaces with lifesaving tools. It is unclear when the Legislature will vote on it.

This effort shouldn’t be controversial: AEDs are relatively easy to use, with clear voice instructions, designed for anyone — even those without medical training — to operate. When paired with immediate CPR, a defibrillator can increase a victim’s survival rate by more than 70 percent, according to the American Red Cross.

The American Heart Association estimates that nearly 90 percent of cardiac arrests that occur outside hospitals are fatal, often because bystanders don’t act quickly enough. Every second matters, because emergency medical services often take six to eight minutes to arrive in heavily populated areas. Brain death begins in as little as four minutes. Those first critical minutes belong to those on the scene and whatever tools they have on hand. Without AEDs, families lose loved ones not because paramedics were late, but because no one nearby was ready.

The AHA’s Nation of Lifesavers campaign aims to change that by making CPR training a more regular part of American life. Members of Duke University’s men’s basketball and football teams were recently trained in handsonly CPR — a streamlined method that doesn’t involve mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and can be mastered in under an hour. If elite college athletes can take the time to learn this lifesaving skill, so can

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Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state

Editors’ note: This letter was sent on Monday to the Nassau County Legislature.

Nassau County’s government structure mirrors that of the federal government, with three equal branches: the county executive, the Legislature and the judicial branch. Like Congress, the Nassau Legislature crafts laws, controls the county’s purse strings, and oversees the county executive and various government entities. Therefore, it’s up to you to hold the reins on a county executive who overspends and writes policies that put your constituents in danger.

A police state is characterized by an overwhelming government control that permeates civil society and liberties. There is typically little distinction between the law and the exercise of political power by the executive, and the deployment of internal security and police forces play a heightened role in governance. A police state is a characteristic of an authoritarian government, typically in one-party governments. Nassau County is showing signs of becoming such a state.

County Executive Bruce Blakeman took the safest county in the nation, with a police force that is beyond reproach, and decided that it is not good

the rest of us.

Nassau’s Robbie’s Law must be just the beginning. CPR training should be as universal as learning to swim, or drive. Schools should make it a part of health class curriculums. Community centers, youth sports leagues and workplaces can host free or low-cost training sessions. The more people who know what to do when a heart stops, the more likely it is that bystanders will become confident rescuers.

AEDs should be as common as fire extinguishers — not just in gyms and schools, but also in parks, libraries, shopping centers and other places where people gather. They must be easy to locate, clearly marked, and regularly maintained. Nassau should follow the lead of Suffolk County, where at least 135 AEDs have been deployed across the county. The cost is modest; the value of a saved life is immeasurable.

We teach children to look both ways before crossing the street, to buckle their seat belts and to wear helmets when they ride bikes. CPR and AED familiarity deserve the same emphasis. No family should endure the heartbreak the Levines carry to this day.

Call your county legislator and tell them to support Robbie’s Law. To find your legislator, go to NassauCountyNy. gov/489/County-Legislature. And to find out where you can be trained in CPR and the use of an AED, go to RedCross.org.

enough. With the establishment of a personal militia, Blakeman’s authoritarian tendencies have raised significant concerns about public safety and accountability.

It is imperative for the Legislature to illuminate the financial implications of this decision, not only in terms of direct costs associated with maintaining such a force, but also the potential

As ticks thrive on L.I., Lyme disease is on the rise

nearly three decades ago, after reporting on severe Lyme disease cases on Long Island, I chose to receive a series of newly available vaccinations designed to prevent the illness following a tick bite.

In 1998, SmithKline Beecham introduced LYMErix, the first vaccine to help protect against Lyme disease. I received three doses from my family physician. I experienced no side effects, and although I was bitten by ticks in the years that followed, I never contracted Lyme disease.

In 2002, however, LYMErix was withdrawn from the market following a class-action lawsuit filed by 121 people who claimed they experienced adverse reactions, including arthritis, after being vaccinated.

Since then, Lyme disease has continued to surge across Long Island.

Testing now shows that about half of all deer ticks in the region carry the disease. Many physicians no longer wait for the telltale bull’s-eye rash before starting treatment — instead, they prescribe antibiotics immediately when they confirm a tick bite.

Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme, have also spread worldwide. Climate change has contributed to the problem, with warmer winters leading to fewer cold days that might otherwise reduce tick populations.

aborne diseases in the U.S. has more than doubled.”

While no Lyme vaccine is currently available in the United States, several are under development. One candidate uses OspC protein antigens to provoke an immune response, and could be released in the coming years.

nd my experience helps make the case that a vaccine can work.

An article published last month in New Scientist, titled “Ticking Time Bomb,” described the global rise of tick-borne illnesses. It stated that ticks “represent a vast and growing reservoir of viral, parasitic and bacterial pathogens” and currently “carry more human-infecting pathogens than any other disease-carrying organism.”

The report noted that tick populations are expanding rapidly, and bringing a growing number of diseases with them. “In the past 20 years,” it said, “the annual number of cases of tick-

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human and monetary liabilities that could arise from trigger-happy citizens who enjoy playing cop. The community deserves transparency regarding how taxpayer dollars are being allocated, especially when it comes to the exorbitant fees paid to politically connected attorneys defending unconstitutional policies. And the Legislature must investigate whether using our tax dollars to pay outside attorneys has been the purpose all along.

The Nassau County Police Department has long been regarded as a model of integrity and excellence in law enforcement, earning the trust and respect of the community it serves. However, there is a shortage of detectives on our streets. Knowing this, it is unconscionable that the Legislature permitted Blakeman to reassign 10 detectives from their vital roles to serve as ICE officers, compromising the safety of your constituents.

How much is this costing taxpayers? When will our Legislature take the initiative to hold hearings and investigate the repercussions of such decisions on our community’s safety? It is imperative that we prioritize the well-being of our neighborhoods and ensure that our law enforcement resources are effectively deployed to protect and serve all residents.

The NCPD’s mission statement promises to “strengthen and expand the partnerships between the police and the communities we serve.” Yet Blakeman’s cozy collaboration with ICE has thrown

a wrench into the NCPD partnership with the communities it serves. Parents are gripped by fear, hesitating to send their children to school or venture out for basic necessities like food or health care. The irony is inescapable: The very people who are supposed to protect us are now viewed with suspicion. Immigrants are hesitant to call for help in times of need.

Your constituents need to know where the money is going from the 1,400 immigrants detained in Blakeman’s mini-internment camp. With each staying for three days at $195 a day, Nassau is reaping profits from the deportation of primarily hardworking, taxpaying residents, many of whom have been contributing to the community for years and have no criminal record. If you intended to go into the prison business, shouldn’t it have been brought to a vote? The county should not be making money off deporting our immigrant neighbors and then turning a blind eye to the needs of the families left behind.

Out of an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, only 3 percent have criminal records, with 20 percent of those records consisting of minor traffic violations. Immigrants contribute 21 percent to the overall economy. Yet amid their tireless efforts as house cleaners, landscapers and restaurant workers, many are being suddenly swept away while their children — who may or may not be citizens — are left in school, wondering where their parents have gone.

A June article in Newsday reported that New York-based Pfizer Inc. and the French pharmaceutical company Valneva have developed a Lyme vaccine called VLA15. It is in latestage clinical trials, and could be submitted for Food and Drug Administration approval as early as 2026.

Still, the article noted that vaccine hesitancy may pose a barrier to widespread acceptance. “If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is,” the article stated, referencing the public pushback that followed LYMErix’s release in the late 1990s.

“A new shot for Lyme could face pushback,” the Newsday article’s headline, featured mixed public opinions. A retired police detective from East

Yaphank said, “I don’t get any shots.”

A woman from Bay Shore, however, said she would “for sure” get the new vaccine if it is approved by the FDA.

Additional resources on tick safety and disease prevention are available on Suffolk County’s Arthropod-Borne Disease Laboratory website, under the section “Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases.”

Meanwhile, the State Legislature recently passed a resolution unanimously requiring the state Department of Health and other agencies to publish a report detailing tick populations and tick-borne illnesses by county. The measure was introduced by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., with co-sponsorship by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, of Sag Harbor.

“We need to fight this, and the only way to do so is to have timely and correct information at our fingertips,” Schiavoni said.

Carl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury whose courses include investigative reporting and environmental journalism.

This is happening in Nassau County.

The Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club is calling on the Legislature to fulfill its responsibilities of oversight and hold the reins on Blakeman’s authoritarian tendencies for a police state; investigate whether forming a private militia, taking detectives off the street, creating an internment camp and

masking law enforcement make us safer. Further, the Legislature must disclose to the public how tax dollars are being allocated to fund these unconstitutional initiatives and their defense.

CLAUDIA

BOrECKY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club

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