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Cutz for EDU volunteers Wyetta Wiggins, Shanequea Kirk, Marlaine Cleveland and Betty Bennofield were ready to hand out backpacks to children.

Trimz Barber Shop, on Guy Lombardo Avenue in Freeport, hosted its annual Cutz for EDU back-toschool giveaway event last Saturday, benefiting hundreds of children from across Long Island. Donated composition and spiral notebooks, pens and pencils, erasers, pencil cases, pocket folders, child-safe scissors, glue sticks, rulers and other school supplies were given out to students in the barber shop’s parking lot. The event, which has had 22 renditions, was once a modest giveaway, but now draws over 1,000 children and their families from Freeport, Roosevelt and other communities. Leon Levar Broughton, owner of Trimz, aims to ensure that every student has what he or she needs before the school year begins, and to head off the potential bullying of those who don’t have the same quality of clothes and supplies as their peers. ContinUED on pagE 3

Locals and officials get MADD over drunk driving By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com

With the Labor Day weekend approaching, Freeport police officials, local elected leaders and representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently reminded motorists about the dangers of drunk driving, urging them not to drive under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. A press conference, which was held in front of Freeport Police Department headquarters on Aug. 19, drew Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, Rep. Laura Gillen, Freeport Deputy Police Chief Joseph China, and

representatives from MADD, an org anization comprised of advocates and people who lost children or other relatives to drunk or drugged driving, Kennedy, Gillen and others noted that holiday weekends, like the weekend of Labor Day, tend to prompt more parties and social drinking, which in turn increases the likelihood of someone making the poor choice of driving intoxicated. “Today, and every day, we all have a duty and a responsibility to do our part to end impaired driving, because what we know is that behind every statistic is a human being and a person,” Paig e Carbone,

MADD’s regional executive director, said. “A mother will never see her child grow and live their life,” Carbone, a Melville resident, continued. “A father who will never walk their child down the aisle. A child will grow up without a parent. Survivors must lear n how to live with this grief and walk with this grief each and every day. These are our neighbors, our friends, our coworkers and our families.” After sharing some of the sad testimonies of the families on Long Island and across the nation that have been impacted by drunk driving, Gillen pointed out that it’s the responsibili-

ty of every driver to make wise decisions before turning on a c a r e n g i n e. B u t s h e a l s o stressed that it’s the job of the federal government to implement measures to deter drunk or drugged driving. She further detailed how providing such measures has been a bipartisan failure to date. “All of these losses are heart-

breaking, and it’s devastating to know that each and every one of them was preventable,” Gillen said. “In 2021, Congress passed the bipartisan HALT Drunk Driving Act, which directed the Department of T ranspor tation to require drunk driving prevention technology to be incorporated in ContinUED on pagE 9

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The Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Freeport hosted the return of its long awaited International Street Festival. The event brought food, fellowship and plenty of fun for Freeport residents and other attendees. The festival, held on Aug. 15 on Lakeview Avenue, also known as Bishop Frank O. White Avenue after the church’s for mer spiritual leader, brought out many attendees and local organizations. Various food trucks, vendors and other shopping booths were available for small businesses and established groups to display and sell their goods in an inviting environment. This year’s event celebrated its 28th installment after having been on a hiatus since 2020 due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. Organizers said that the festival’s return marked the “resilience, restoration and the unbreakable spirit” of the church and Freeport’s diverse community. Prior to the event Bishop Frank A. White, senior pastor of Zion Cathedral, noted the festival’s significance to the

Sekou Enilo with Saint Enilo, 1, one of the International Street Festival’s youngest attendees. church and village community. “The International Street Festival has always been a reflection of who we are, a diverse, vibrant and connected community,” he said. –Andrew Francis

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“I believe in helping people that don’t have a voice to have a voice,” Broughton, 49, told the Herald before Saturday’s giveaway. “When I was coming up, people used to bully people all the time. And as you get older, you realize that the form of bullying that was taking place was because of unfortunate circumstances, and the [student’s] parents just didn’t have the resources that those kids have.” The barber shop has been a fixture in Freeport for 29 years, and its support of education has been recognized by area elected officials, some of whom have helped collect donations before the event. On Saturday, Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis affirmed the need to ensure that all students have the chance to get the school year off to a positive start without worrying about their supplies. “Back-to-school season is an exciting time, but it’s also a challenging one for families that are struggling to make ends meet,” Davis said, “especially as prices for fuel and daily essentials continue to soar.” Other community leaders who supported the giveaway included Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, State Sen. Siela Bynoe and County Legislator Debra Mulé. Broughton expressed his appreciation for their participation, saying, “If it wasn’t for them, we would not have had the light on this that we have on this event.” In addition to classroom essentials, students were also treated to the services of Trimz’ barbers and stylists for free. Pairs of sneakers, 10 bicycles and baskets of food were also given away, and there were games and entertainment as well. Broughton said that next year’s Cutz for EDU will be even more special, when the shop celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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In addition to school supplies and backpacks, Trimz Barber Shop had hair stylists and barbers Jesus Greene, Lindsey Johnson, Kevin Cruz, Claudia-Ann Arthur, Noah Rowe and Bernadine Arthur ready to offer free haircuts and styling.

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin presented a citation to Leon Levar Broughton recognizing his shop’s annual participation in Cutz for EDU.

Sisters Ava, 5, and madison pollack, 8, from Freeport, were among the many children who benefited from the event.

Some students also got free sneakers during the event, like friends Noah Rodriguez, 6, and Benjamin Gomez, 7, from Elmont.

Siblings Oviedo, 9, Jeffrey, 16, and Zenedaya Dedras, 7, from Freeport, picked up free bookbags and school supplies at last Saturday’s event.

Trimz Barber Shop owner Leon Levar Broughton welcomed support for the event from several elected leaders, including Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis.

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Members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helped support the back-toschool charity efforts of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island through a $500 donation to the organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island have been collecting various school supplies and life essentials this summer to be given away to students and families in need. They have stockpiled backpacks, three-ring binders, notebooks, scientific calculators, combination locks, writing utensils and more. The Freeport-Merrick Rotary’s donation helps acquire more items and contrib-

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A trip around the world won’t require a passport to close out the summer — just a visit to Eisenhower Park. Music, dance, food and traditions from across the globe will take center stage as the park welcomes a trio of cultural celebrations highlighting Long Island’s Chinese and Latino communities. Chinese American Night, the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and Latino American Night will each offer their own mix of performances and traditions while giving Nassau County residents an opportunity to experience the cultures of their neighbors.

Chinese American Night celebrates tradition Lion and dragon dancers will help bring Chinese culture to life during Chinese American Night at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. The annual free celebration on Aug. 30, presented as part of Nassau County’s International Nights series, showcases Chinese and Chinese American culture through an evening of traditional and contemporary entertainment. Visitors can expect performances including folk dancing, martial arts demonstrations and traditional music, along with the colorful lion and dragon dances that have become highlights of the event. The celebration is organized in partnership with the Chinese Center on Long Island. Families are invited to partake in the events.

Celebrate beneath the MidAutumn moon One of the most important traditional celebrations in Chinese culture will also have its moment at Eisenhower Park with a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on Sept. 20. Observed across China and other parts of Asia, the centuries-old festival traditionally brings families and communities together to celebrate the harvest and admire the full moon. The occasion is closely associated with themes of family, togetherness and gratitude, as well as one of its best-known treats: mooncakes. The local celebration at Eisenhower Park offers Long Islanders an opportunity to experience traditions and events they may be unfamiliar with closer to home through cultural performances, music and other festivities.

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Eisenhower Park will close out September with plenty of music and movement when Nassau County’s Latino American Night — Noche Latina — takes over the park on Sunday, Sept. 27, beginning at 4 p.m. The celebration is designed to showcase the richness and diversity of Latino culture through live entertainment, dance and cultural performances representing the many communities that make up Nassau County. County officials have been seeking Latino performers for the 2026 celebration, including bands, Latin dance teams and other cultural performers, promising an afternoon filled with a variety of sounds and traditions. The event hopes to bring residents together through Latino culture.

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Hofstra University’s women’s soccer team encountered plenty of gridlock during last year’s 6-5-7 season that featured seven straight ties and is seeking a breakthrough fall that yields a deep postseason run. The Pride’s historic draw streak lasted a month from Aug. 28 to Sept. 28 as part of a frustrating campaign in which Hofstra finished 3-3-3 in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and qualified for the conference tournament with a 3-2 win at Stony Brook in the regularseason finale. The Seawolves ended Hofstra’s season four days later with a 2-1 overtime win in the CAA North Division quarterfinals created plenty of hunger for the Pride’s 14 returning players. “They were disappointed in the way it ended,” said 21st-year Hofstra head coach Simon Riddiough. “They have all worked very hard and had good energy in the preseason but we are very young with a lot of new players.” Hofstra will look for more wins with a largely new roster that includes 13 newcomers. The Pride lost nearly 80 percent of last year’s scoring. The top returning scorers are junior forward Hailey Moschitta and senior defender Alexia Des Croisselles, who each tallied two goals apiece. Riddiough said he hopes for a collective scoring effort this fall with a number of potential goal scorers in Maggie Peterson, Kendyl Peterson and Jadyn Hsu at the forward position along with freshman midfielder Mia Claro, an AllState player from Kellenberg. Veteran fifth-year midfielder Amy Meadows also could be a key offensive force and she tallied Hofstra’s lone goal in a season-opening 3-1 loss at St. Joseph’s on Aug. 15. Senior midfielder Alexia Bromfield, who came off bench to score a late tying goal in Hofstra’s 1-1 draw with Columbia on Aug. 21, adds to Hofstra’s offensive depth. “We’re going to be relying on a collective team effort,” Riddiough said. “Set pieces are going to be especially important.” The backline is anchored by senior fender Sasha McTiffin, a preseason AllCAA honorable mention selection. The defense also returns Des Croisselles, junior Emma Johnson and sophomore Jessica Martin. Senior Jill Conlon, a former two-time All-County player at Calhoun High School in North Merrick, adds depth to the defensive roster after missing last season with an injury. Freshman Ryann Zydor, who earned All-State honors at Oceanside High School, is another local product who could see playing time on

Hofstra’s defense is anchored by senior Sasha McTiffin, a preseason All-CAA honorable mention selection. the backline. The defense will be aided by the return of junior goalkeeper Lilly Bailey, a Perth, Australia native, who posted four shutouts and 52 saves last season. “She’s very good with her feet and is very athletic,” Riddiough said of Bailey. “She needs to become a bit more commanding with her communication, but outside of that I’m pretty content with how she is as a goalkeeper.” Hofstra will next host Fordham Aug.

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27 at 7 p.m. and then return home on Sept. 13 to face Ivy League power Brown for a Sunday matinee starting at 1 p.m. The Pride kickoff CAA play on Sept. 20 against Towson at 1 p.m. The Pride were picked to finish third in the CAA’s six-team North Division behind Stony Brook and Monmouth and ahead of Towson, Northeastern and Drexel. A top three standings finish would qualify Hofstra for a 10th straight CAA playoffs and 19th time in 21 years since Riddiough took com-

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round table and shared their story. I will continue to bring these stories with me to Washington [D.C.] to fight for the people of Nassau County.” During the discussion, the group highlighted the growing challenge of unaffordable health care costs facing Long Islanders and discussed the importance of ensuring residents across Gillen’s congressional district have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. The group also discussed ways to lower insurance premiums and prescription costs for families across Long Island. Gillen, a Democrat, has advocated for health care reform during her tenure in Congress, fighting against cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. She has supported other legislation aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. –Andrew Francis

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representatives do not do. Some scammers also purchase web domains that closely resemble PSEG Long Island’s real website, psegliny.com. Always double check the website address if things seem out of place, even if the content seem similar. Recently, scammers have been placing fraudulent QR code stickers at electric vehicle charging stations. PSEG Long Island does not currently offer any programs that require customers to interface with its website in order to activate a charging station. Contact PSEG Long Island by calling 800-490-0025 if you have any relevant concerns or suspicions. –Andrew Francis

Officials call for enactment of DWI laws every new vehicle manufactured in the United States. However, since that law passed, neither the Biden administration (nor) the Trump administration has implemented this law.” Gillen told the Herald that the technology is designed to detect if a driver is exhibiting behavior consistent with being drunk or drugged. If the system detects this erratic behavior, the car automatically shuts down and prevents the driver from operating the vehicle. Gillen added that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has spoken with her to possibly advance the legislation. Gillen and fellow Reps. Mike Lawler, from New York, and Debbie Dingell, from Michigan, also introduced the Drunk Driving Prevention and Enforcement Act, which seeks to implement the HALT act and establish further safety and drug-involved crash data centers. She believes these actions would help further discourage drunk driving and mitig ate its damage through law enforcement preventative measures. “It can be implemented,” Gillen said. “The law says that every new vehicle should implement this technology to save lives, and the Department of Transportation has not sent out that directive yet to auto manufacturers.” To encourage the technology’s further development and implementation, Gillen said that in the Drunk Driving

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members of mothers against drunk driving joined rep. Laura gillen, freeport mayor robert Kennedy and members of the freeport police department in front of department headquarters to advocate for stronger legislation against drunk driving. Prevention and Enforcement Act also offers cash incentives for auto companies that can successfully implement this technology and start selling the vehicles commercially. Mayor Kennedy, who spoke glowingly of Gillen’s efforts, pointed out that the Village of Freeport continues to see high rates of drunk and drugged driving. “Not only do taxpayers get burdened every year with over 150 DWI arrests between the police officers and our courts, but you have over 40 accidents every year caused by DWI,” Kennedy said. “So, it’s very important that we

have to remember to get the word out to get a designated driver, get an Uber, be responsible.” Deputy Police Chief China explained how the village dedicates DWI patrols every weekend in the summer to help stop drunk and drugged drivers before they possibly hurt themselves or others with their reckless behavior. “These patrols have led to the arrests of hundreds of drivers, hundreds of dangerous drivers taken off our road,” China said. He also asserted that while Freeport takes up only 1 percent of Nassau Coun-

ty geographically, the Freeport Police Department accounted for 16.4 percent of all DWI arrests countywide last year. While this statistic underscores the enforcement efforts of Freeport police, the high rate of drunk drivers being caught operating vehicles on Freeport roads provides reason for added vigilance and concern. Eric Jones, a representative from Gillen’s office, told the Herald that the high volume of traffic on Sunrise Highway, which cuts through the middle of Freeport, and its proximity to marine recreational activities on Freeport’s southern coast may contribute to the relatively large number of reported DWIs. Gillen added that police and elected officials are also urging boat owners to avoid operating their vessels while impaired with alcohol or illegal substances. According to a study by the Valley Spring Recovery Center, a New Jersey based agency, on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the state of New York collectively had 12 percent of its deadly car crashes involving a drunk driver from 2019 to 2023. This rate is the third-lowest of all U.S. states and below the national average of 17.5 percent. However, due to New York’s relatively high population, the total number of crashes and drunk driving crashes is still more than many states.

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BBQ calls for upgrades at MLK Jr. Park By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com

Freeport residents came together for a special community barbecue hosted by local organization Sports, Empowerment, Leadership Academy, or SELA, earlier this month. The warm South Shore weather and welcoming environment made the event a hit for many attendees. Husband and wife James “Jamie” and Theresa Aydelott, the founders and leaders of SELA, hosted the barbecue on Aug. 16 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Freeport’s Stevens Street. While providing families and community members with the chance to enjoy some free food and entertainment and learn about their organization, the Aydelotts also used the event as an opportunity to highlight the need for Martin Luther King Jr. Park to get some refurbishment. “We want to bring the community together for a summer celebration, witness the programs SELA offers, and, after they see some of the disrepair in the park, they can help us pressure Nassau County to fund the needed repairs,” James said. Specifically, the damaged and outdated bathrooms and cracked, poorly-kept floors of the basketball courts at Martin Luther King Jr. Park need significant attention, according to James. Benjamin Jackson, the Freeport Chamber of Commerce president and a candidate for a Nassau County legislator seat, was a part of the volunteer effort at the barbecue. He says he hopes to see further resources used to address the park’s issues. “They need the basketball courts done and the bathrooms,” he said. “So, we’re hoping to draw a little attention to it. The mayor said he’s working on getting some grant money for it, so, hopefully, it comes to fruition.” James estimates that it will take about $250,000 to adequately update and address the park’s infrastructure. SELA hopes that it can continue their annual summer basketball camp at Martin Luther King Jr. Park and be able to add more programs, such as a robust basketball tournament. This year the summer camp was from June

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Benjamin Jackson, Jennifer Jerome, Greg Giannotti and Annemarie DiSalvio were a few of the many community members that helped out at the barbecue. 27 to Aug. 6. The organization also plans to make the community barbecue an annual tradition. SELA has also partnered with the Roosevelt Union Free School District for multiple programs year round, including taking students to Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale to see the PGA Championships. “I don’t believe in leaving kids behind,” James said. “I believe in a higher power, and I want to be able with God [to hear Him] say, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant’” Theresa shared similar passions for community service and helping others. “Jamie and I, our parents didn’t have resources, but they made sure that every kid on the block had a safe place to play, and found community things for them to be involved in,” she detailed. “So, later on, Jamie and I met up, and we had those same drives to definitely give back to the community.”

Rockefeller “Rocky” Ulysse gets the grill going at the MLK Jr. Park BBQ. Event organizer and founder of the Sports, Empowerment, Leadership Academy Jamie Aydelott with Freeport Chamber of Commerce President and supporter Benjamin Jackson at the recent community barbecue.

The warm afternoon served as a good opportunity to relax and socialize for Natisha Rodriguez, Ni-Ima Lattimer, Ka’mylah McCray, Beverly Williams, and Judy Shorter.

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By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com

The most recent class of Freeport High School graduates got a little bit bigger after 43 students earned their diplomas as summer graduates. This brings the school’s Class of 2026 total to 598. Freeport High School held its summer graduation the morning of Aug. 21 in its Performing Arts Center. Parents, teachers and other supporters filed into the auditorium to cheer on the graduates for reaching the end of their high school journeys. Out of the 43 summer graduates, eight got to participate in the Friday morning ceremony and walk across the stage with the stage with their diploma cases. The cap and gown clad students were Christian Adams, Isryal Boucher, Johanna Caraballo Collado, Angel Cepeda, Logan Martinez, Guillermo Mejia Gómez, Brenda San Pedro Zayas and Carlos Tavarez Gomez. Summer school coordinators Rafaela Santana and Latisa Graham were some of the first people to congratulate the students during the ceremony. “Remember that there is no one certain path to success,” Graham, who is also an assistant principal at Freeport High School, said during the graduation. “There are many steps that you take to success. Keep moving forward, continue to work hard and believe in what you are capable of accomplishing.” Another assistant principal, Sergio Argueta, congratulated the students, some of whom he said he knew very well personally, while also offering advice. He emphasized that even though the students had not finished their academic requirements in time for the standard June graduation, their completion of high school is still an accomplishment worth celebrating. “There’s an old adage, ‘you make plans and God

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The Freeport High School summer graduates were cheered on by dozens of supporters, teachers and district administrators when receiving their diplomas. laughs,’” Argueta said to students during the ceremony. “There’s something beautiful to learn from individuals who have faith. Individuals who can believe in things they haven’t seen… It may require you to wait a little bit. It may require you to make different choices and different decisions, but the most important part of this all is to not stop.” Fia Davis, the recently reinstated superintendent of Freeport Public Schools was one of several administrative representatives in attendance for the graduation, including school board President Michael Pomerico and Vice President Gabriela Castillo. Davis addressed the students with warmth and excitement for them, as well as herself, as she acknowledged that

this was her first Freeport graduation since being hired in 2024. Davis told the students to continue to be mindful of their choices moving forward and that they should be appreciative for many of the choices that were made previously by loved ones that were in the students’ favor. “You sit here in caps and gowns today because you made some choices,” Davis said. “There were family members, teachers, people who loved you, believed in you, who maybe even prayed for you, and you didn’t know it. But you got to choose, as you had to do the work... You had to make the decision. And so the journey continues, and the choices will continue.”

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Jolson ’ Story is timeless

Jolson Festival marks 80 years By Iris Wiener

or many, Al Jolson is forever embraced as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer,” and honoring his legacy has become an annual tradition. Celebrating him every year is an unmissable moment for so many. As Jolson himself once said, “A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.” Judging by the enduring enthusiasm for his music and legacy, there will be no shortage of that encouragement at this year’s celebration. Fans of legendary entertainer Al Jolson will travel from as far away as Kentucky, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New Jersey when the Long Island • Saturday, Sept. 26, Jolson Festival returns next 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • To purchase tickets and for month, on Sept. 26. The more information, call Jan annual celebration takes Hernstat at (516) 678-3524 on added significance as it • Lambrou’s Catering Hall, marks the 80th anniversary 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park of “The Jolson Story,” the beloved film that inspired generations of Jolson admirers and serves as the theme of this year’s event. With the 27th festival in a span of more than 32 years, the event has grown into a national gathering for devotees of Jolson’s music and legacy. Jan Hernstat, who has served as president of the Al Jolson Society for more than 24 of those years, expects visitors from to make the pilgrimage to Lambrou’s Catering Hall in Island Park with gusto. According to Hernstat this year’s milestone anniversary has inspired even more people to attend. “Because this is the 80th anniversary of ‘The Jolson Story,’ it’s really about the movie and the love for Al Jolson,” he enthusiastically says. For Hernstat, the connection is deeply personal. As a child home sick from school, he stumbled upon “The Million Dollar Movie” and repeated television broadcasts of “The Jolson Story,” and found himself captivated. “They used to play the same movie eight or nine times in a row,” he recalls. “I must have watched ‘The Jolson Story’ five or six times, and that was it. I was hooked.” He notes that while Jolson dominated Broadway from 1911 through the mid-1920s, few living fans remember those performances firsthand. Instead, it was the Academy Awardwinning film that introduced audiences to his remarkable story and unforgettable songs. “Nobody’s alive to say they saw him on Broadway,” Hernstat says. “Why are people alive who can say they are Jolson fans? Because they saw ‘The Jolson Story.’ That movie took this old guy who was no longer relevant and made him

a superstar all over again.” Courtesy Jan Hernstat This year’s Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” in 1936. It entertainment lineup has was his final lead role in a musical film. been carefully built around that cinematic celebration. Tony Babino, known as “The Heart of Al Jolson,” is back, performing the film’s signature hits, while Richard Halpern will sing the songs featured during Jolson’s childhood scenes in the movie. Music historian Ed Greenbaum will present rare outtakes and songs that were considered for “The Jolson Story” but never made the final cut, offering fans a glimpse into what might Courtesy Iris Wiener have been. The festival Tony B., joined by Society President Jan Hernstat, left, wows also features Brian Gari, the crowd with his lively take on Jolson standards. grandson of entertainer Eddie Cantor; Noah Diamond portraying Groucho Marx; Bob Greenberg performing as Lou Costello, Curly Howard, Ralph Kramden and Oliver Hardy; Angelo Capone as Jerry Lewis; and comedian Jeff Greenberg. Hernstat especially enjoys his own playful interaction with “Groucho Marx” throughout the annual auction portion of the day. The inclusion of Jerry Lewis is especially fitting. Lewis and Dean Martin were lifelong Jolson admirers, and Lewis famously said that meeting Jolson was the only time he had ever been speechless. Hernstat relates that Jolson’s influence stretched far beyond one generation of entertainers. “He was the first superstar before the phrase was even coined,” he says. “He had universal appeal. He was a star in Europe and all over because of ‘The Jazz Singer.’” Yet even after decades of studying Jolson’s career, Hernstat still finds new discoveries. “You would think I’ve heard every song he ever recorded, but I haven’t. I don’t rush to hear and see everything, because when I discover something new, it’s exciting.” Looking back over more than three decades of organizing the festival, Hernstat shares that the greatest reward has been the people. He treasures the opportunity to meet classic entertainers who have attended over the years, along with the friendships formed among fans who return annually. He has begun to appreciate the broader impact of his work. “I am doing something that is making people feel good and helping people,” he reflects “I never looked at it like that when I started doing it, but now I know that’s what it is.” As the lights go up on another Long Island Jolson Festival, the celebration honors more than an entertainer — it will celebrate the film that ensured his music, charisma, and remarkable story would live on. Eighty years after “The Jolson Story” rekindled America’s love affair with Al Jolson, fans continue to gather for the same reason Hernstat did as a child: to relive the movie that first made them believe they were witnessing the world’s greatest entertainer.

Melissa Etheridge Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,”she sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song on her 17th studio album. Her concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Troy Ramey Troy Ramey is part troubadour, part crooner and all heart — an artist who blends emotional depth with timeless soul, captivating audiences with every note. With a voice that moves effortlessly between vulnerability and power, Troy doesn’t just perform — he shares pieces of his life, inviting listeners into the story with him. Raised in a music-ﬁlled household, Troy initially pursued athletics until the sudden loss of his father led him to discover the healing power of music. From singing at open mics in Boston to performing on national television as a Top 12 ﬁnalist on “The Voice,” Troy’s journey has been one of reinvention and resilience.

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.

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‘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 adoptx 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/animal-shelter 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

Westbury House AUG Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “Secrets of the Service Wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the 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., also Aug. 30-31 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Dancing Dream Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with Dancing Dream’s tribute to ABBA. This tribute act will take you back to the days when Swedish disco group ruled the music world with their great pop hits and memorable performances. The New York City-based ensemble was founded by two European singers in 2009 in hopes of transporting nostalgic audiences back to the happy and groovy times of the ‘70s. And they’ve since done just that. The seasoned musicians and talented lead

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Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The Barbershop Harmony Society chapter is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together.

Australian Pink Floyd Show

The Australian Pink Floyd Show arrives at the Paramount on The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour, bringing the complete Pink Floyd Experience with a stunning laser show, massive inflatables, and more! The Australian Pink Floyd Show will take the stage with a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans worldwide. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state-ofthe-art LED screen technology and other special effects. Featuring a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers. The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David Gilmour and Rick Wright. Covering music from every era of Pink Floyd’s evolution, this tour highlights TAPFS’s unwavering commitment to the legacy of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright, and Mason, delivering an authentic and heartfelt tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd productions. In addition and in true Pink Floyd tradition, • Where: The Paramount, 370 huge inflatables include a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo. Reproducing the New York Ave., Huntington complete Pink Floyd experience and bringing the music to new audiences, TAPFS inspired a whole new genre of acts. So much more than a tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: ticketmaster.com is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept into the worldwide arena circuit. or paramountny.com singers (“Agnetha” and “Frida”) to take everyone on a nostalgic trip back to the glitz and glamour of the ‘70s with their beautiful harmonies, elaborate costumes and choreography. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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Bricknic Weekend

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to festive weekend to enjoy summer’s final days, inspired by Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects: Made with LEGO Bricks. Pack a picnic, explore the award-winning outdoor exhibition, then enjoy live music, LEGO-themed crafts, free-play building stations, lawn games and fun building challenges for all ages. It’s one of the last opportunities to experience the popular exhibition before it closes on Sept. 7. Included with admission. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m-5 p.m.; also Aug. 30 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Christie Jones: ‘Long Island Color Field Study Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to learn about current Artists’ Corner artist Christie Jones. Make art based on her work to take home at the drop-in program. For all ages. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m.Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Code Red Car and Bike Show

The Freeport Fire Department hosts a car and bike show. With a twostep battle, low car limbo, motorcycle show, vendors, raffles, DJ, models, bouncy houses, giveaways, and more. Where: 15 Broadway • • Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Contact: (917) 202-2312

Spoken Wordz Open Mic Sparkle on Stage opens its doors for folks to come sing, play, recite poetry, tell stories, do stand up comedy and listen to what others have to say. Share your talents and support others sharing theirs. Audience members are

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free, but all performers must get a ticket at sparkleonstage.org. Donations are appreciated. Where: 195 Woodcleft Ave. • • Time: 7-9:30 p.m. • Contact: sparkleonstage.org or (516) 40-1188

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Summer sounds Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the exuberant rappersinger Flo Rida.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

• Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 5214779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers. org

Rockin’ on Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the iconic Texas blues, boogie rockers ZZ Top. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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50th Class Reunion

Freeport High School Class of 1976 celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Freeport Yacht Club, with all graduating members invited to attend. Register for the event at luma.com/event/manage/ evt-sHnBL62p5tU094B prior to attending. Ticket deadline is Sept. 12 • Where: 533 Guy Lombardo Ave. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: admarkfl@gmail.com

Monday Meditation on the Mile Sparkle on Stage hosts an hour of summer relaxation, release and realignment. A guided meditation experience helps you slow down, breathe and reconnect with yourself. Up to 8 people total allowed, $35 per person, adults only. Where: 195 Woodcleft Ave. • • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: sparkleonstage.org or (516) 240-1188

Having an event? Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@liherald.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. 341 EAST LLC, Plaintiff -againstMANU HOLDINGS LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 20, 2026 and entered on June 4, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the new northerly side of Atlantic Avenue and the easterly side of Locust Avenue; being a plot 85.00 feet by 100 feet by 85.00 feet by 100 feet. Section: 54 Block: 311 Lot: 140. Said premises known as 424 ATLANTIC AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY Approximate amount of lien $20,516.05 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 612078/2025. ERNEST T. BARTOL, ESQ., Referee Marc P. Gershman, Esq. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 263 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, NY 11501 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 161562

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-7CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7CB, Plaintiff AGAINST ALAN RICHARTZ, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 4, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County

Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 111 East 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, SBL# 62-57-180. Approximate amount of judgment $169,507.68 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605706/2023. For sale information, please visit ServiceLink Auction at https://www.servicelink auction.com or call (866) 539-4173. Kenneth J. Weinstein, Esq., Referee Tromberg, Miller, Morris & Partners, PLLC 39 Broadway, Suite 1840 New York, NY 10006 25-001039 90736 161471

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. FIRST START, LLC, Pltf. vs. TRIDENT EQUITIES LLC, et al, Defts. Index #600121/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Oct. 1, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 325 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520 a/k/a Section 62, Block 44, Lot 430. Approximate amount of judgment is $370,585.75 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health of safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Sale will be held, “rain or shine.” MERIK AARON, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 575 Underhill Blvd., Ste. 224, Syosset, NY 11791. #103075 161596 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES VICTOR, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to An Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 3, 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 September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 17 Leonard Street, Freeport, NY a/k/a 17 Leonard Avenue, 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 369 and Lots 259-260. Approximate amount of judgment is $945,194.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003714/2016. Massimo Santoli, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 211883-1 161600 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2019-3, Plaintiff, vs. CAROL NELSON, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 4, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side

of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 85 West Lincoln Place a/k/a 85 Lincoln Place, 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 55, Block 169 and Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment is $255,392.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609087/2024. Cash will not be accepted. Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161598

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST X-A, Plaintiff, vs. 302 LOCUST AVENUE, LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 22, 2026, 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 September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 302 Locust Avenue, 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 308 and Lot 47. Approximate amount of judgment is $741,324.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620877/2024. Michael J. Sepe, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 244481-2 161602 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, AGAINST TERRY DICKEY, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on May 19, 2026. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 10 Sheridan Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. 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 and State of New York. Section 55, Block L and Lot 567-568. Approximate amount of judgment $253,963.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #618372/2023. Linda Agnew, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 161594

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT SECURITY BY VIRTUE OF DEFAULT in a security agreement executed on April 27, 2022 by Bianca B. Boyd, and in accordance with its rights as holder of the security, M&T Bank, by Kim Carrino, Auctioneer, will conduct a public sale of the security consisting of 24 shares of common stock in First Buckingham Owners Corp. and all rights title and interest in and to a proprietary lease between corporation and debtor for Unit 2B in a building known as and by the street address, 124 Smith St., Apt 2B, Freeport, NY 11520 together with fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with Unit 2B on September 4, 2026 at 9:00 am at the on the North Facing Front Steps of the Nassau County Court House, 262 Old Country Rd. Mineola, NY 11501, in satisfaction of an indebtedness in the principal amount of $88,237.00 plus interest from October 24, 2025 and costs, subject to open maintenance charges. The secured party reserves the right to bid. Ten percent (10%) deposit by bank or certified funds required at Auction, payable to the attorneys for the secured party. Closing within 30 days. Such sale shall be subject to the terms of sale. TROMBERG, MILLER, MORRIS & PARTNERS, PLLC 39 Broadway, Suite 1840 New York, NY 10006 ATTORNEYS FOR SECURED CREDITOR 25-000306 90685 161656 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. JONATHAN BRACCO, Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Amended Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 6, 2026, 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 September 15, 2026 at 3:30 p.m., premises known as 47 Norton 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62.18 a/k/a 62, Block 97 and Lot 384. Approximate amount of judgment is $783,292.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006316/2013. Cash will not be accepted. Thomas R. Scanlon, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161689 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-WM1, Plaintiff, Against Claudia Yon, Isaias Yon, Jose Vasquez, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/18/2022, 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 9/14/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 169 Meister Boulevard, 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 331 Lot 32 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $823,369.16 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602090/2019

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 6/15/2026 File Number: 35520 CA 161676 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. DTAYLOR PROPERTY BUSINESS LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 10, 2026, 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 September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 81 St. Francis Street a/k/a 81 Saint Francis Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 307 and Lot 1371 and 1372. Approximate amount of judgment is $500,318.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 607178/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Adrienne Flipse Hausch, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161698

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20, -againstHEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY WEBB, 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 August 18, 2022, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20 is the Plaintiff and HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY WEBB, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 15, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 123 SMITH STREET, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575; and the following tax map identification: 50-311-27, 28, 126 and 229. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND

BEING AT ROOSEVELT GARDEN, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601395/2018. Mark Ricciardi, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161742 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CBASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB5, -againstISAIAS FLORES, 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 October 28, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CBASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB5 is the Plaintiff and ISAIAS FLORES, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public

auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 17, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 85 EAST PENNYWOOD AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575; and the following tax map identification: 0055 - 00483-00 00231, 00232 and 00233. 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 AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 006870/2016. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161740

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC DBA ONETRUST HOME LOANS, Plaintiff AGAINST 317 SOUTH MAIN RE HOLDINGS LLC; BOBKATT INVESTORS INC.; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 8, 2024, 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 September 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 317 South Main 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 44 Lot 395. Approximate amount of judgment $1,306,469.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605312/2023. James Leonard, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 25-004074 90665 161660

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Avatar Nassau Retail Center LLC, Plaintiff vs. 175 Nassau Road Holding, Inc., et. al., Defendants (612130/2023) Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 23, 2026, the undersigned referee will sell at auction on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, “rain or shine,” the premises at 175 Nassau Road, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 192), 163 Nassau Road, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 191) and the vacant land on Centennial Avenue, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 8). The approx. amt. of Plaintiff’s lien is $3,959,706.55 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold in one parcel and subject to judgment and terms of sale. Charles Casolaro, Esq. Law Offices of Tae H. Whang, LLC, Attys for Plaintiff, 185 Bridge Plaza N., Fort Lee, NJ 07024, (201) 461-0300. 161765 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST ANDREA FAGAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 27, 2017 and Order Appointing Successor Referee to Conduct Foreclosure Sale entered June 26, 2025,

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 296 PINE 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 Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 54 Block: 84 Lot: 7. Approximate amount of judgment $466,592.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #015029/2010. Merik Aaron, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 FCINY008 90914 161668 LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2018 G-CTT , Plaintiff againstZORAIDA YNOA AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF NACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOSAND AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOS; STEPHANIE YONA CUSTODIO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOS; JOHNNY INONA CRUZ AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOS; LETICIA YONA CRUZ AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SAN-TOS; SUSANA YONA CRUZ AND AS HEIR TO THE ES-TATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOS; AGUSTINA YONA SURIEL AND AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOS; UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA, DECEASED, NEXTOF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES,

LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY OR THROUGH SAID DEFENDANT WHO IS DECEASED, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT, ALTAGRACIA YNOA, LORENZO DURAN, ARCADIO YNOA, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; JOHN DOE (THOSE UNKNOWN TENANTS, OCCUPANTS, PERSONS OR CORPORATIONS OR THEIR HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, GUARDIANS, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS OR SUCCESSORS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE MORTGAGED PREMISES.), Defendants Index No. 612016/2022. Mortgaged Premises: 129 Archer Street, Freeport, NY 11520 Section: 0062 Block: 00057-00 Lot: 00011 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner 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 hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action

is to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $383,900.00 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on March 20, 2009 in Book 33557, Page 847, Control Number 275, covering the premises known as 129 Archer Street, Freeport, NY 11520. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the reverse mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 161803 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS FREEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT EXTENSION ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION REBID FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “FREEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT EXTENSION ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

REBID” until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village website at www.freeportny.gov or obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, August 31, 2026 until 4:00 P.M. Friday, September 11, 2026. There is no fee for a set of bid documents. The project calls for HVAC construction for the second floor addition to the Village of Freeport Police Department as well as modifications to the existing building. Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid insuring to the benefit of the Village of Freeport, or a certified check of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, made payable to the Village of Freeport, to assure the entering of the successful bidder into an acceptable contract. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - August 27, 2026 161987

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to §128-5 of the Freeport Village Code, a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport will be held to conduct public hearings on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 P.M., in the Municipal Building, Board of Trustees Conference Room, 46 North Ocean Avenue, 2nd Floor, Freeport, NY adjacent to the Mayor’s Office. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Issue Date: 8/27/2026 161986 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS FREEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT EXTENSION HVAC CONSTRUCTION REBID FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “FREEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT EXTENSION - HVAC CONSTRUCTION REBID “ until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village website at www.freeportny.gov or obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, August 31, 2026 until 4:00 P.M. Friday, September 11, 2026. There is no fee for a set of bid documents. www.liherald.com

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The project calls for HVAC construction for the second floor addition to the Village of Freeport Police Department as well as modifications to the existing building. Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid insuring to the benefit of the Village of Freeport, or a certified check of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, made payable to the Village of Freeport, to assure the entering of the successful bidder into an acceptable contract. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - August 27, 2026 161988 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Pltf. vs. SHANAI L. JACKSON A/K/A SHANAI JACKSON, et al, Defts. Index #012297/14. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 23, 2019, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 150 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 a/k/a Section 55, Block 423, Lot 4. Said property beginning at a point on the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, distant 246.00 ft. Northerly from a point formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Northerly side of Debevoise Avenue

when measured along the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, being a plot 44 ft. x 89.56 ft. x 44.04 ft. x 87.78 ft. Approximate amount of judgment is $318,860.51 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARIA SIDERIS, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Ptlf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Fl. - Ste. 940-941, New York, NY 10016. File No. 020021-01379 #103114 161666

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, JAX AS CUST FOR ATLANTIC FBO FIRSTRUST, Plaintiff, vs. BARBARA LINDNER AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARIAN MAY LINDNER, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 6, 2026 and duly entered on May 19, 2026, 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 September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 20 Franklin Square, 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 Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 062, Block 47 and Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment is $4,272.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617501/25. Michael Sepe, Esq., Referee Bronster, LLP, 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161529 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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Members of Long Beach High School’s class of 1963 once met regularly at the Texas Ranger in Island Park. When the restaurant closed roughly 50 years ago, the group moved to its new location in Freeport.

Friends for seven decades meet nearly every month traditional reunions — on the 25th, 30th, 50th and 60th anniversaries of their graduation — at larger venues with “There’s no friend like an old friend,” more invitees, including those who have Stu Davis, president of Long Beach moved out of state. Linda Giles, who High School’s class of 1963, said at the turned 80 on July 23 and was the younggroup’s most recent informal reunion est of the group that gathered last week, on Aug. 6. Davis, who is still known said that favorite teachers were also affectionately as Stuey to his longtime invited to attend the earlier reunions. friends, was one of 14 area attendees at “Mr. Maglio and Mr. Piazza, who was the the get-together for a class chemistry teacher,” Giles that, 63 years ago, had nearsaid. “Tony Piazza. His family 350 graduates. ly is still working at City The friends met at the Hall.” Texas Ranger restaurant in Mer ri Meyers, 80, Freeport, as they have every recalled that Bob Andrews, month or two for the past a history teacher whom several years, to celebrate many girls had a crush on, the most recent birthdays of came to some of the those who are still local. The reunions. And Eli Stark, a restaurant gatherings date math teacher who later back to their school days, served as vice principal of when the Texas Ranger was Long Beach High and presithe go-to hangout spot on RICk HeRman dent of the Board of EducaLong Beach Road in Island Long Beach High tion, also attended. Park, before it closed roughBut the semi-regular celeSchool class of 1963 ly 50 years ago. bration now focuses on “We would go there after classmates living relatively our dates or after football games,” locally. Carole Fell, of Manhattan, recounted David Lutwin, who began recently started making the trip to Freedating his future wife, Lois Halpern, port. “I started coming around last year, during their senior year. “We would all Merri’s birthday,” Fell said. “It’s really go there to talk about anything, but nice to reconnect. I still have friends in mostly after our dates.” Long Beach.” Lutwin explained that many of the One sentiment voiced often throughformer classmates at last week’s gather- out the lunch was how fondly the classing met in grade school, most of them mates remembered their younger days. having attended the now closed Central “When we’re together, what do we talk Elementary School, or made other child- about?” Lutwin said. “Elementary hood connections. school, junior high and high school. We “We were high school sweethearts,” never talk about real life.” Joyce Segal said of her husband, Davis. Rick Herman, who moved from the “But we met in Sunday School at Tem- Bronx to Long Beach at a g e 13, ple Emanu-El in sixth grade.” The cou- explained another endearing benefit of ple will celebrate their 60th wedding the frequent get-togethers. “The time anniversary next year. disappears,” he said. “You recapture Over the years, the class has held the something that was fun and unique.”

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n two weeks we will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 — the deadliest attack on American soil in the nation’s history. Nearly 3,000 innocent people were killed that day, and the death and suffering didn’t end there. In the years that followed, thousands more became ill and, in many cases, died from the toxic dust in and around the World Trade Center. Each year, as Sept. 11 approaches, I think back to that day, and how it began so beautifully and uneventfully. I was in Washington, in a car with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, heading toward the Capitol. The sky was exceptionally clear — great for flying, I thought. I figured my wife, Rosemary’s, plane would be right on time. That night was to be the annual congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first of George W. Bush’s presidency. Most members of Congress and their spouses

would be there. Rosemary was due to land at D.C.’s Reagan National Airport at about 9:40 a.m. The morning traffic wasn’t particularly heavy. The Capitol dome was in clear sight as I scanned the morning paper. Then Rob’s cellphone rang. It was my press secretary, Kevin Fogarty, telling us matter-offactly that he’d heard on “The Today Show” that a commuter plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. Then we heard on the radio that the plane had hit high on the north tower, exploding “like a bomb.” That didn’t sound like a commuter plane. I feared that Rosemary’s 8:30 flight out of LaGuardia might have been near Lower Manhattan about the time of the crash. Kevin called back to say that the flight had been held and was on the runway, but he had no further details. My daughter, Erin, called. She had just spoken with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the trade center and had seen the crash. “It’s just massive,” he told her. “Flames and black smoke shooting out. Debris flying through the air.”

I got out at the Cannon Building, walked up to my fourth-floor office and opened the door to the reception area. It was 9:03. I looked up toward the television on top of a bookcase, and watched as a huge jet flew directly into a tower and exploded in soaring flames. At first I thought it was a video of the north tower crash, but then I realized it was a second plane. Erin called again. John had seen the plane coming in his direction before it hit the south tower, and he began to run down from his 28th-floor office. Still no word from Rosemary. My calls went directly to her voicemail. I managed to contact my son, Sean, who worked at the Commerce Department. As we were talking, at 9:21, Rosemary called. Having no idea what was happening, she complained about her plane being taken back to the terminal and the airport being shut down. “How am I supposed to get to the White House tonight?” she asked. “New York is under attack,” I told her. “Terrorists have attacked the World Trade Center.” Just then I heard the pilot of her plane making that announcement,

y wife had no idea why her flight from LaGuardia was grounded.

and passengers shrieking. My district office director, Anne Rosenfeld, who was very pregnant, drove to LaGuardia to pick up Rosemary. Erin was concerned that she hadn’t heard again from John. But at 9:35 she called with the good news that he had found a cab that took him to the 59th Street Bridge, and was now taking another cab home. At 9:43, CNN reported an attack on the Pentagon. We were at war. Capitol police were evacuating the Cannon Building, and there was a report of an explosion near the Commerce Department. I called Sean, but his line was dead. He called at 9:55. The report was false, and I breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment I allowed myself to think all was well. But of course, it wasn’t. The next report was of the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa. For days, weeks and months there would be news of friends, neighbors and so many more who had died. The funerals were endless. Our lives would never be the same. Most important, though, America never wavered. We fought back, and the struggle continues. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Trump owns the war in Iran. That’s not good news.

ike it or not, the war with Iran will soon enter its seventh month. It may be true that the war was started with the express purpose of taking away Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon, but as of now that goal has proved elusive. Iran has been a clever and resilient foe, and it’s possible that the current battle will last far into the future. The longer it lasts, the longer Americans will pay a hefty price for gasoline, fertilizer and other badly needed consumer products. On numerous occasions, President Trump has displayed a chart highlighting the fact that the Iran war hasn’t lasted anywhere near as long as the Vietnam War, the war in Afghanistan or the Korean War, and on that he is correct. The Vietnam War lasted from 1955 to 1975. The war in Afghanistan lasted 20 years, and the Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953. The problem with the White House chart is that it fails to point out the fact that the wars in Vietnam and Afghani-

stan were total failures, and the Korean War is considered a draw and not any kind of victory. Many of us who were alive during the 20 years of strife in Vietnam still remember the photo of desperate evacuees reaching for a helicopter ladder as the U.S. Army left the capital. By all accounts, Vietnam was a terrible loss. Our military failed to prevent Communist forces from taking over South Vietnam, culminating in the fall of Saigon in 1975 and the unification of the country under a Communist government. Another indelible image from that war is the dramatic photo of children, one of them naked, fleeing a napalm attack. The war in Afghanistan was another embarrassment for our nation. Failing to consider the loss of over 15,000 Soviet soldiers, we forged ahead and ultimately withdrew after 20 years, leaving the country to the Taliban, the same group we tried to oust in 2001. That war cost the lives of more than 2,400 U.S. military personnel, and an additional 20,700 were wounded. An estimated 66,000 to 69,000 Afghan national military and police officers were killed. The Korean War was supposed to

result in the unification of that country, but ended with an armistice agreement. It’s estimated that the U.S. lost 33,700 members of the military, and 103,000 were wounded. When America entered that war, it didn’t anticipate that China would contribute hundreds of thousands of troops, transforming a relatively local battle into an international showdown. The strategic location of South Korea has been of major importance to the United States, which makes the current situation in that country so confusing. Trump recently pulled back U.S. support for strategic war games, apparently as a favor to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. Trump is seeking to renew what he describes as a friendship with Kim, which experts agree is, at best, a waste of time. Our adventure in Iraq should be added to the list of doubtful wars conducted by the U.S. military. While we succeeded in removing Saddam Hussein, a brutal dictator, there were setbacks. We started the war with the goal of finding stockpiles of so-called weapons of mass destruction, but none were ever found. In addition, the failure to

e’s compared it with Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Not the best idea.

recruit the Iraqi army to our side turned their soldiers into our sworn enemies and triggered a civil war. America lost more than 4,400 troops. The U.S. has won a number of significant conflicts in recent decades — the invasions of Grenada (1983) and Panama (1989-1990) and the Gulf War (19901991). Of course, whether we “win” sometimes depends on how you define a military victory. Occasionally these wins end with political solutions. What would you call the war with Iran? It’s currently a standoff, with the Strait of Hormuz still closed. Trump is now considering declaring the strait some kind of American property, but that idea isn’t exactly acceptable to everyone else in the region. In the meantime, the Iranians feel emboldened by virtue of the fact that there is a stalemate. Trump has declared a number of times that the warring parties are close to a deal, but it never happens. Historians tend to attach presidents’ names to lost wars, and there’s little doubt that Trump will own the Iran War. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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letters How much did county residents pay for that presidential rally? To the Editor: Re President Trump’s rally at the Nassau County Police Department’s training facility on Aug. 14 (“A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit,” Aug. 20-26): The rally’s theme was public safety, and how Nassau County is the safest county in the U.S. The truth is that our county first achieved that accolade under the leadership of then County Executive Laura Curran. As I watched the rally on television, it sure looked like a campaign event, with everyone running for office on the Republican ticket invited up to the stage to receive the president’s endorsement. The backdrop for all of this was the hundreds of police officers and trainees who were cheering on the same president who pardoned the folks who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021,

something changed? If it has, have the affected people been told? Consider your family. Planning a birthday party, a holiday gathering or a weekend outing can get complicated when several people make arrangements independently. Maybe someone buys food that someone else already bought. A guest is given one time, while everyone else has another. A few minutes spent making sure everyone has the same information can prevent hours of frustration. The same applies to friends and coworkers. When plans change, people need to know. When responsibilities are divided, everyone should understand who is doing what. When there’s uncertainty, asking a question is almost always better than making an assumption. Businesses and organizations have a responsibility, too. Customers shouldn’t have to navigate conflicting information depending on whether they visit a website, receive an email or speak with an employee. If hours change, services become unavailable or procedures are different, that information should be updated where customers are most likely to find it. Clear communication also means acknowledging when something has changed. Too often, people continue operating according to an outdated plan because no one made the extra call, sent the email or had the necessary conversation. A few minutes of communication can head off lots of unnecessary work. Communication is a two-way respon-

sibility. Sending information isn’t enough; sometimes we need to make sure it was understood. That can be as simple as asking, “Does everyone understand the plan?” or “Are we all on the same page?” Clarity builds trust. When people know what is expected, who is responsible and where things stand, they’re more likely to feel respected and confident. When information is unclear, people are left to guess — and guessing is where misunderstandings begin. There’s a broader lesson for our communities. Schools, municipalities, civic organizations, nonprofits and businesses are more likely to earn cooperation when people understand what is happening and why. Clear communication makes it easier for residents and customers to participate and understand decisions. The answer isn’t necessarily more emails, meetings or messages. It is better information delivered to the right people at the right time, with clear responsibility for what happens next. Before assuming someone else handled something or becoming frustrated because someone “should have known,” we should first ask whether they were actually told. In our families, friendships and workplaces and our dealings with businesses and organizations, we can all do a better job of making sure the right people have the right information. It takes little effort — and can save us a lot of time, frustration and aggravation.

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he last column I wrote was an obituary for my husband, don, who died in July. this month I hoped to move on to my usual subjects like politics, or the life and times of my grandkids, or the weird and wonderful touchstones of our evolving culture. In 40 years of column writing, I’ve never been at a loss for words. But this loss is different. I discovered that I’m not myself anymore; more challenging, I’m not sure who I am. When you’re a partner in a 58-year-long marriage, identity becomes somewhat fluid. We were a “we” and now I’m an “I.” the reminders are constant, some profound, some silly. When would I ever buy one banana? How do I change the lightbulbs? I’d like to step out to dinner, but I’ve never sat across from an empty chair. I walk the dog and realize that no one would know if I fell into the bushes and spent the night alfresco.

I’m not feeling sorry for myself, just observing from an emotional distance how the scenery, the characters and the story have changed completely. And I’m not yet sure what part I’m playing. I explored not doing what I ordinarily do. I ate a sweet potato and a bowl of Haagen dazs for dinner. no protein-starch-vegetable pyramid. I stayed up all night and slept all morning. I went to the mailbox in our building and realized I couldn’t reach it. that was donnie’s job. Sometimes I find myself wondering where he could’ve gone. How is this possible? We have A.I. Why hasn’t someone figured this out? I see signs in nature and out of nature, like the perfect, long-stemmed red rose that came floating my way in the ocean. I’m a super-grounded person, yet I’m willing to let my thoughts take flight. of course, I’m reading all the grief literature and, of course, on facebook, thanks to its mind -reading algorithms, everything that has ever been published about grief is on my page. I’ve heard more from elizabeth Kubler-ross

’m told I need to join widows’ groups. But I prefer the couples we hung out with.

Letters at the U.S. Capitol. I wonder how much of our county funds, raised by residents’ taxes, were spent on salaries and overtime to have those police in the stands, provide protection for the president and close our streets and highways for the convoy of vehicles through our county that day. Is that the wisest way to use our county tax dollars? How does this help our citizens and communities? BIll YoUngfert Franklin Square

A stronger grid for Long Island to the editor: this month marked the 23rd anniversary of the northeast blackout that left 50 million residents in the dark. the event is a stark reminder of what can happen when critical transmission infrastructure fails, and why projects like Propel nY are essential. electric transmission is the backbone of our energy system, moving electricity long distances from where it’s generated to the communities that depend on it. While we have made progress since the 2003 blackout, the lesson from that historic event remains clear: our grid is only as strong as its weakest link. the state’s grid operator, new York

in the past month than in my entire life, and she’s been dead for 22 years. “Uplifting” poetry and exotic mourning rituals fill my page. Strangest of all, I’ve heard from people out of the past — the way, way past. People I knew in college or my first job, people who heard from a friend of a friend and just wanted to say what a champ my donnie was. How sweet that so many people stop for a moment and write down words that will land in my mailbox and lighten the weight of these days, even briefly. this is part of what I do now in these early days: I curate the memories of our life together. My kids and I try to figure out the unfathomable. We distract ourselves with activity and open books we never actually read. My other job is saying yes. According to the experts, I must say yes to every opportunity to see people, even though they may be irritating nudniks who were never part of my life. And I need to join widows’ groups, friends advise. But wait; I want to embrace my old friends. I like the cou-

Independent System operator, has been sounding the alarm about growing reliability challenges on long Island and in the downstate region. Winter cold snaps and summer heat waves are putting enormous strain on the grid, requiring emergency procedures to keep the lights on. Without investment, the region faces increasing risk to energy reliability. Propel nY is a key solution to ensure that long Island and the downstate region have the necessary infrastructure to deliver power for our growing needs. Put simply, Propel is designed to avoid brownouts and blackouts while strengthening the local economy and lowering the cost of power. our transmission network operates like a highway system, and it’s now experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic. Power that could serve the area can’t get here efficiently or economically due to bottlenecks on aging transmission lines. Picture the throgs neck and Whitestone bridges at rush hour, with deadstopped traffic. Propel is the equivalent of adding three new “bridges” between long Island and the statewide grid to create new pathways for power flows. It will reduce congestion, lower electricity costs and significantly reduce the risk of power interruptions. Propel doesn’t rely on one generation source — whatever power is available and less expensive can move on Propel. this provides the nYISo with more flexibility to power the region with modern underground cables, even under

ples, the women and men with whom we dined and hung out. they, especially, share my memories. no friendship possibility need be exclusionary. the categorization of women whose partner has died is problematic. I have always had difficulty with the word “widow.” there is something about the word, which comes from old english and meant “lonely,” “separate” and “divide.” And, of course, the spider. I don’t think we need to be identified by our marital status. recently I was filling out a form, and it asked if I was married, single, widowed, divorced. And I thought, nobody’s damn business. My husband’s death should not change my official identity. except maybe for Social Security. for my next column, I promise, I’ll stay anchored in the everyday world. Maybe back to politics. When I wrote don’s obituary, I received dozens of supportive, loving notes from readers, and I thank you all. this has set a new standard for me. ordinarily when I open an email, I’m expecting big-time political push back. this was a sweet, healing interlude, connecting with readers heart to heart. let it be. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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