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Remembering neighbors lost on Sept. 11 By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com

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Freeport firefighters and first responders saluted the passing color guards at the village’s 9/11 memorial ceremony.

On a solemn day, the Freeport community came together to celebrate the lives of the loved ones and neighbors the village lost in and after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. There were several emotional tributes as hundreds of residents gathered at the South Bayview Avenue memorial lighthouse on the 25th anniversary of the day that changed the community, and the nation. The Freeport Fire Department, the Police Department and the Freeport High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps also took part in the ceremony at sunset last Friday. Eight Freeport residents died on 9/11, according to the Freeport Memorial Library, and 22 more have succumbed to illnesses in the years since resulting from the toxic air that lingered in Lower Manhattan for weeks afterward. Continued on page 3

Trustee Coward resigns from Freeport school board By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com

Sunday Coward, who served as a Freeport Board of Education trustee for a combined 11 years, resigned last week following months of noticeable tension and differences in opinion between Coward and fellow trustees, particularly after she lost the board presidency to Michael Pomerico in July. Coward’s resignation from the board was made public during a school board meeting on Sept. 9, at the Caroline G. Atkinson Elementary School. While board members have declined to speak further on

what they believed led to Coward’s resignation, Pomerico explained that he and the other remaining trustees — Gabriela Castillo, Alphonso Hardwick and Edward Gordon — are seeking to appoint an interim replacement. Coward, who was absent from the Sept. 9 board meeting and the one prior to it, did not respond to the Herald’s request for comment as of press time. Coward spent a total of 11 school years as a Freeport school board trustee, first from 2000 to 2006, and later from 2021 to 2026. She served as board vice president for four school years, from 2001-2002 and 2021-

2024. Coward also was selected by her fellow trustees to serve as board president for the 20022003 and 2024-2026 school years. She earned the support of many Freeport voters, and even received an endorsement from a previous Herald reporter, running on her decades-long career in higher education where she held several positions, including the director of the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge program at New York City’s Hunter College. After a 15-year hiatus from the school board, Coward was a part of the administrative team that helped guide the school district out of the Covid-19 pan-

demic. However, several controversies and complaints about district leadership led to her and her fellow trustees’ popularity decreasing among some parents and much of the Freeport Teachers Association. Most notably, the school board’s handling of a lawsuit connected to the suspension of Superintendent Fia Davis and

the tens of thousands of dollars the district spent on services from the Perkins Consulting Group under Coward’s leadership led to growing frustration among district stakeholders. Castillo, Gordon and Pomerico campaigned together and were elected to the board after publicly criticizing decisions Continued on page 13

Black L.I. artists showcase works at Freeport church By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com

The South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Freeport hosted the latest Long Island Black Artist Association art exhibit. The showcase, entitled “Our Journey,” featured contributions from over a dozen local artists that depicted the journeys of those in their communities and of themselves through various mediums. The “Our Journey” exhibit was first opened in the lobby of the South Nassau church on Au g u s t 2 8 , a n d we l c o m e d church members and other Andrew Francis/Herald interested guests to attend its Sept. 13 reception for the exhib- Sarah Williams describes her “Color Sphere” oil it. Some of the featured artists paint piece to exhibition attendees. that were present spoke to interested in contacting the artist via attendees about their artwork, what motivated its creation and had the email to purchase privately. Prices for individual pieces were as low as $75 opportunity to sell some pieces. The Long Island Black Artist Associ- and as high as $2,500. Laffitte Woods, an acrylic painter, ation is a group based in Westbury that was originally founded in 1968 with the did not have his pair of paintings that goal of helping African American art- were on display available for sale, opting to focus on conveying the message ists find ways to exhibit their work. One of the 18 artists present was behind his art to exhibit attendees. His photographer Galvin Bisserup, who paintings, a two-parter titled “I’m Here said that the Long Island Black Artist Can You See Me,” depict sad and lonely Association had previously partnered children, which he says mirrors the with this church nearly a decade ago suffering of poor children that are and were willing to rekindle that part- often overlooked by other people. “I’d like them [viewers] to undernership this year. He further explained the meaning behind the theme for this stand that there’s a lot of poor people, Long Island Black Artist Association and a lot of people don’t see the kids,” Woods explained. exhibit. Dorothy Green-Francis, another “Each and every one of the members has a different background,” Bisserup acrylic painter who did not have her said. “Some are born and raised with paintings available for purchase, said the United States, some are born and she likes being able to share her talraised outside of the United States. So ents, which she said were God-given, each of our journeys is unique to us as with others. “What moves my art is just submitindividuals, but collectively, we have a ting myself to God and receiving the gift thread that goes back to Africa.” With that commonality of African in which he has given me, because I and Black heritage, each piece of art have been painting ever since I was reflected its maker and their history in five,” she told the Herald. “After I retired from the [New York City] Education some form. While not every piece was for sale, Department, I came back to my art.” The art exhibit will be available to the majority was available to all those

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Coco has shown the ability to capture meaningful moments amid the absence the color in some of his photos.

Photos of Pete Coco comes to Rec Center Art Alcove Photographer, visual artist and Long Island native Peter “Pete” Coco has brought some of his works to the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport’s Art Alcove showcase this month. The showcase, held in the Freeport Recreation Center, displays some of the work Coco has expressed a passion for while snapping images throughout Long Island and New York City. Coco says his earliest memories involve art of various forms, including drawing, painting and making music. In high school and college he developed a love and knack for photography before eventually entering the professional photo industry. He has been able to blend his musical and photographical interests by becoming a staff photographer for the world’s most recorded jazz bassist, Ron Carter. Through this opportunity, Coco has gone on to shoot at a multitude of venues while going through New York’s jazz scene. Coco says that he ultimately strives to “tell a story with his images,” which he believes he is able to uniquely do, being a jazz musician himself. Coco’s photography will be in the

Photographer Peter “Pete” Coco brings his visual art to the Art Alcove this month. Art Alcove during the month of September. The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport anticipates being able to announce a reception date for the exhibit soon. –Andrew Francis

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To ensure that the names and lives of the victims are remembered all year round, there are a number of plaques and signs around the village. At the lighthouse, 30 names are transcribed on plaques: Laura Marchese, David Weiss, Timothy Higgins, Andre Fletcher, Michael Kiefer, Robert Fazio, David Garcia, Richard Muldowney Jr., Victor J. Saracini, Mary Weiman, Hector Tirado, William Krukowski, Patrick W. Francine, Joseph Malone, Eric Olsen, Keith R. Young, Nicholas Rossomand, Jill Maurer-Campbell, Kenneth Watson, Brian McAleese, Shevonne Mentis, John H. Wensley, Michael Noeth, John Florio, Ronald P. Stortz, Suzanne Gerarty, Ronnie Gies, Thomas Kelly, Timothy Haskell and Thomas Haskell. “We gathered outside of one of the firehouses, Hose Three in Freeport … and we gathered just in shock and horror,” resident Christine Ettlinger told the Herald prior to the ceremony. Her cousin, Ellen Saracini’s husband, Victor, was one of the pilots of United Flight 175, which was hijacked and crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center. Ettlinger recalled mourning the loss of other friends and neighbors in the days and weeks that followed the attacks, and the pain that has never gone away, even after 25 years. “We gathered every night for a long time, and every night we gathered and we lit candles,” she said. “We did this every day, not just on Sept. 11 — every day at sundown. Members of our community, people in the neighborhood, we went there [South Bayview Avenue] and we lit candles every night for nine years.” At the lighthouse memorial, residents often leave lit candles next to the names of their loved ones. The second memorial, brought to the lighthouse for the ceremony, was a shed that holds pictures and mementos of the Freeport victims. The structure was

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Even residents who were not alive when the attacks occurred have come to cherish the legacies of those who died. damaged years ago, but the Fire Department, with help from Chamber of Commerce President Benjamin Jackson, restored it, and made the shed and its contents available for the 25th anniversary observance. Ettlinger, a New York City schoolteacher in Bellerose, Queens, emphasized the importance of children’s participation in remembrance ceremonies. “As time has gone on, students became less attached to [Sept. 11], less knowledgeable about it,” she said. “This memorial shows that our community will never forget, that we continue to remember and honor our heroes, our family and what happened that day, and so that we make sure

that the young people — the children of the community, the future — will remember what this day was.” In his closing remarks and prayer, the Rev. Eric Mallette, of Freeport’s Greater Second Baptist Church, urged residents to continue to be strong despite the pain each Sept. 11 brings. “We must not turn against each other, because we are still healing,” Mallette said. “Americans are still dying because of the effects of 9/11. So after 25 years, our spirit of patriotism still stands, shall never fade nor die, is borne within every American, and we will forever hold to that truth.”

New Visions remembers Freeport’s heroes By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com

In remembrance of the tragic losses suffered by the Freeport community during and after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, the New Visions Elementary School of Discovery and Exploration hosted its Heroes Day celebration. The third and fourth graders of New Visions were joined by village and school district officials, as well as members of the Freeport Fire Department for the morning ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Over 100 New Vision students lined up at the front of their school building near its peace pole as they took part in ceremonial tributes and listened to the stories and tributes of two former Freeport Fire Department chiefs, Albeiro Gonzalez and Julius Ellison about the many heroes Freeport remembers. Gonzale z told the students that although he was only around their age in 2001, the sacrifices made by the first responders to the attacks, many of them being Freeport natives who never returned home to the village, inspired him to the point where he wound up now serving as a firefighter in honor of them. “Today, we don’t talk about the death,” Gonzalez said during the ceremony. “We talk about the good.” During the conclusion of Gonzalez’s

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Members of the Freeport Fire Department, Superintendent Fia Davis, Mayor Robert Kennedy and the New Visions Elementary School community came together to pay tribute to the lives lost and changed by the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. remarks, Ellison and other members of the Freeport Fire Department got to the school after having initially arrived early for the service, but were called away to assist the Baldwin Fire Department with a gas line emergency. The continued service of their department, the New York City Fire Department and other first responders of the surrounding region help communities cope with

what Ellison described as “the worst day for the FDNY” and New York. Ellison took time to name the eight former Freeport firefighters who either lost their lives on the day of the attacks or later succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses. “Today, and every day, we honor and remember them,” Ellison said. “Remember their incredible bravery, …

They showed the true endowment of what it is to be an FDNY firefighter, and I will never forget, and we can never forget.” During the ceremony, students Chase Douglas, Zane Yu, Chelsea Cox, Scarlett Santos and Nehemiah Garcia served as informal color guards. Cox also read the poem “Everyday Heroes” by Robert Longley, which pays tribute to the many uniformed service members and heroes that our country and communities have had. To close the program, Freeport Public Schools Superintendent Fia Davis commended the school and the students for the emotional and respectful service, stating, “Thank you for wanting to listen and learn.” After the Heroes Day ceremony, New Visions Principal Jessica Romero told the Herald that it was important for the school to educate the students about 9/11 and for them to recognize the significance it has had on their community. “We lost so many lives at this event, and I think it’s really important to make sure our students are educated and understand the tragedy by listening to actual heroes that were present during that day,” Romero said. Students and other attendees were encouraged to attend the village’s ceremony on South Bayview Avenue later that evening to further their commemorative efforts.

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After warnings weeks ago about possible drunk and drugged driving on Labor Day and during the holiday weekend from the Freeport Police Department, Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy and other local officials, the Freeport Police Department has reported three arrests of allegedly intoxicated drivers from that weekend.

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chace MOrrIS OCEANSIDE Senior FOOTBALL A YEAR AFTER LEADING Nassau County in touchdowns with 28 and rushing for 1,294 yards, Morris picked up where he left off in Oceanside’s season-opening 37-29 victory at Farmingdale Sept. 4. He carried 34 times for 200 yards and two touchdowns as the Sailors kicked off the new season on a winning note. Both of Morris’ scores came in the fourth quater from 10 and 11 yards as the visitors upped their 24-21 halftime lead.

games to watch Thursday, Sept. 17 Boys Soccer: Seaford at V.S. South......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Lawrence at Plainedge ...................5 p.m. Girls Soccer: South Side at Calhoun ...................5 p.m. Girls Soccer: North Shore at Wantagh..................5 p.m. Field Hockey: North Shore at Baldwin ..................5 p.m. Girls Soccer: Lynbrook at Plainedge ....................7 p.m. Girls Soccer: Lawrence at V.S. North ....................7 p.m.

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Last season was one to remember for Freeport girls soccer. In her second year as coach and third season with the school, Lauren GatesMcGee guided the Red Devils to a 9-5-2 record and a thirdplace finish in Conference AAA. Her peers certainly recognized that accomplishment and named her the Conference AAA Coach of the Year. “That was a tremendous honor for me as a first-time varsity coach,” Gates-McGee said. This season, the Red Devils are off to a 1-2 start, falling to Valley Stream Central, 4-0, and Great Neck North, 3 - 2 , b e fore shutting out Hempstead, 5-0, for their first victory of the season. “We have finally found our secret sauce in regards to finding out where all of the puzzle pieces fit,” GatesMcGee said. Helping out Gates-McGee on the bench for the second straight season is assistant coach Sarah Campbell. “She keeps me grounded,” Gates-McGee said. “She’s an e x t r a p a i r o f e ye s a n d thought partner for me.” While Freeport lost six seniors, it has assembled an outstanding club again this season. Leading the way is sophomore forward and captain Jerelyn Arevalo who has been with the team since eighth grade. Last season, she set a Freeport single-season scoring record with 17 goals and 9 assists. “She’s one of our core

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Freshman Khloe Salcedo helps anchor the midfield for the Red Devils, who come off a 9-win season under coach Lauren Gates-McGee. players,” Gates-McGree said. “She’s not just a presence on the stat board but also a leader on our team.”

Freeport’s other captain is center midfielder Sabrina Ligonde who also plays basketball. “Her biggest contri-

butions would be vision of the field and calmness to set the pace of the game for us,” Gates-McGee said. Freeport’s midfield is also anchored by a pair of freshmen, Khloe Salcedo and Wendy Villeda. Salcedo is a central midfielder while Villeda is on the outside. “Khloe is just a hungry kid and a technical kid,” GatesMcGee said. “Wendy’s hunger to attack is really going to be a huge asset for us.” On the back end, the Red Devils are led by junior goalkeeper Juliet Melo Guatemala who has come up with some huge saves so far this season. “She’s an outstanding goalkeeper who has really evolved over the last two years,” Gates-McGhee said. In front of Guatemala is a trio of talented defenders, sophomores Cristel Requena Ramos and Haydee Gamboa Velasquez along with junior Anny Urquia Gutierrez. The Red Devils will look to even their record when they return to the pitch this Friday when they host Malverne/East Rockaway, one of the schools expected to compete for the Conference AA title. “We’re looking forward to facing Malverne (on Friday),” Gates-McGee said. “I’m really excited to see the work that our girls have put in since tryouts to get that team chemistry going together.” After Malver ne/East Rockaway, the Red Devils visit Elmont on Sept. 22. Last season, F ree por t grew into a conference contender and now in 2026, it looks to move up the ladder and continue to make some noise.

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Trucking program at NCC offers fresh start Former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams’s course prepares trainees for new careers behind the wheel By JULIA GILLEGO jgillego@liherald.com

Rebound on the Road celebrated the graduation of its sixth cohort at Nassau Community College earlier this month, recognizing students who completed an intensive program designed to prepare them for careers in commercial trucking while providing support focused on mental health, recovery and personal growth. The graduation, on Sept. 3, marked more than the completion of an eightweek training program. It represented a new beginning for many participants. The program, founded by former NBA star Jayson Williams, is a partnership between Rebound on the Road, Nassau County and NCC. The program offers vocational training to people seeking a second chance, helping participants earn commercial driver’s licenses. For Jerry Kornbluth, NCC’s vice president of community and government relations, the most meaningful part of the ceremony was seeing how much the students had changed over the course of eight weeks. “And when you see them, eight weeks later, at a graduation, and what they’re saying to the other people, and the camaraderie that they built, and the family that they built, they’re going to

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Emil Arthur-Ricketts celebrating his completion of the Rebound on the Road program at Nassau Community college with his father, Martin Ricketts. stay forever,” Kornbluth said. “They’re never going to go back to their old ways.” The program, Williams said, emphasizes professionalism, safety and discipline. Participants train in driving, pretrip inspections and other skills needed to become commercial drivers. But the program also places a strong emphasis on mental health. Students began their mornings with time devoted

to reflection and discussion with mental health professionals before moving into their driving lessons. “I don’t want to put them behind 80,000 pounds if they’re not feeling it,” Williams said. “The psychiatrist and the psychotherapist are very important in what we do.” The combination of training and support, he added, helps turn the participants not only into better drivers, but

professionals prepared for long-term careers. “The thing I’m most proud of is that we become family here,” Williams said. That sense of community was echoed by graduate Emil Arthur-Ricketts, who said the program gave students an environment in which they could support one another while working toward a common goal. “I really enjoyed it,” Arthur-Ricketts said. “I love the fact that it’s family-oriented. It’s more than just trucking itself. It’s really about people coming together — brotherhood, fatherhood — and we all have a common goal in life.” The impact of the program extends beyond graduation day. Kornbluth said that more than 100 students who have graduated from the program have gone on to work driving trucks throughout the United States. Williams said that graduates also remain connected, returning to support one another and helping open doors for future cohorts. For the students celebrating at NCC, the ceremony marked both an ending and a beginning: the end of eight weeks of demanding training, and the start of careers built on responsibility, stability and the promise of a second chance. For more information, visit ReboundontheRoad.org.

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Molloy University has been named to Time magazine’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges list for 2026-27, placing No. 85 among the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation. Molloy was one of 14 New York institutions on the list, and the only Long Island college or university to receive the distinction. It was recognized alongside Columbia University, Barnard College and New York University. Time evaluated colleges based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness to students. Student outcomes accounted for 75 percent of an institution’s overall score, including graduation rates, graduate earnings and economic value for students. The remaining 25 percent of the score factored in educational costs, student resources and demand. Molloy earned an overall score of 79.93. For President James Lentini, the recognition came as a surprise, because the university was not asked to submit information. “It was totally a surprise to me,” Lentini said. “They did their own research by pulling up return-on-investment info and all kinds of metrics that are out there that people can find, and so, yeah, it was a surprise.” Lentini said that

The distinction, Lentini added, reflects Molloy’s focus on students. “It says a lot about what we’re doing here and the high quality of the work, and what we’re doing for our students here,” he said. “We have the kind of institution that offers degrees where they’re highly regarded in health care and the arts and business and education, and it just speaks highly of the work that’s happening at Molloy.” Lentini attributed the success of the university’s students in part to its mission and student support. “I think we’re a different kind of place,” he said. “Our mission, being a Catholic school, I think the kind of care our students get, the kind of way we treat each other, the attention we pay to each student, I think it’s a lot missionbased, and I think it speaks to retention rates and graduation rates. “Those kinds of things speak to the fact that our students feel a sense of belonging here,” he added. “They stay, and they get nurtured in a way where they succeed when they graduate.” Time’s recognition, Lentini said, could bring attention from prospective students and families. “I think it should give [us] a boost,” he said. “We’re right in the backyard of a lot of these great students, so we’re worth a look from all these students, and we hope that more recognition will even take us further.”

FREEPORT HERALD — September 17, 2026

By BRIAN KACHARABA

September 17, 2026 — FREEPORT HERALD

Freeport Fire hosts its car and bike show Hundreds of cars, trucks and motor bikes were on display during the Freeport Fire Department’s Code Red Car and Bike Show 2.0. The event served as a fundraiser for the department and its volunteer firefighters. The car and bike show was held at Freeport Vigilant Hose Company #2 on Broadway in Freeport on Aug. 30. The event had a large turnout, with attendees of all ages enjoying the diverse selection of sports cars, bikes and classic cars. A portion of the admission fees that attendees were charged went to the department. The car show was hosted by Exit Events, with numerous other sponsors and vendors offering their products and merchandise at the event. Some of the activities during the show included low car limbo, raffles, giveaways and a live DJ. “The firemen on Long Island are volunteers, so this is just our way of giving back to them,” Melissa Sener, co-owner of Exit Events told the Herald. “It’s a great way for people to actually meet their firemen that are in their neighborhood and that, God forbid, something does happen, they know who is coming to their house. She also added that this event, and car and bike shows like it, help bring positive attention to the car scene while certain assumptions about car lovers exist in connection to illicit vehicle use. “[We are] bridging the gap with Freeport PD [police department] also, and the car scene that’s going on,” Sener said. “We’re trying to do things that are going to bring the car scenes into a better light, because there’s so much negativity around it right now. I know there are like ‘takeovers,’ and every time I look on the news, it’s somebody getting into an accident or something like that.” Sener concluded, “We just want to bring a better light and show that there are actual enthusiasts that are building and modding their cars.” This is the second year Exit Events has partnered with the Freeport Fire Department, touting success in both years. The Freeport Fire Department did not reply to the Herald’s request for comment to confirm how much money the department made from this year’s event.

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Suozzi pushes protection for worshippers By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

More than two dozen religious leaders representing a number of faiths stood together at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center last week as U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi called for passage of federal legislation intended to protect people from intimidation and harassment at religious services. Suozzi highlighted the bipartisan, bicameral Right to Worship Act at a Sept. 9 news conference at the center in Glen Cove. Alan Mindel, chairman of HMTC’s board of directors, said that protecting religious freedom is central to the organization’s mission. “This bill grants necessary protections to houses of worship so as to protect the constitutional rights of freedom of religion granted to all Americans,” Mindel said. “In the current climate, where people have been obstructed from entering their house of worship, this new law will allow each American, regardless of faith, to freely enter their church, synagogue or mosque for their constitutionally protected right to pray, without obstruction or harassment.” Suozzi said that people should not have to put themselves at risk simply to practice their faith. “Exercising your right to worship should not require you to exhibit partic-

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U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, top center, joined religious and advocacy leaders on Sept. 9 to call for passage of the bipartisan Right to Worship Act. ular courage as you enter your synagogue, church, mosque, temple, mandir or gurdwara,” he said. The legislation would establish a 100foot zone around pedestrian and vehicular entrances to houses of worship, beginning one hour before a scheduled service and ending an hour afterward. Within that area, conduct intended to hinder, deter, threaten or intimidate people attending services would be prohibited. Peaceful expression protected by the First Amendment would remain protected. Violations would carry civil penalties, with fines ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for repeat offenses. The measure would also allow affected worshippers

to pursue civil action, and permit the U.S. attorney general and state attorneys general to bring cases against violators. The Right to Worship Act grew out of Suozzi’s SACRED Act — Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption — which he introduced in April, and which included criminal penalties. Negotiations over the legislation, he said, centered on balancing two constitutional rights, freedom of speech and freedom of worship. “Finding a balance between the two is a real challenge,” he said. “It’s why it hasn’t been done — it’s why it’s been controversial.”

Suozzi eventually joined Republican Rep. Brad Knott, of North Carolina, to develop a single proposal that could attract broader support. The House legislation is accompanied by a Senate measure backed by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin, of Michigan. “You shouldn’t have to show courage to go attend your religious services,” Suozzi said. Brandi Katz Rubin, the Anti-Defamation League’s New York/New Jersey deputy regional director, said that harassment at houses of worship has made such protections increasingly important. “No one should have to push through a hostile crowd, shout over a bullhorn or endure targeted threats while simply trying to enter a house of worship and pray,” Katz Rubin said. The ADL, she added, recorded nearly 530 incidents of antisemitic harassment at synagogues nationwide in 2025, along with dozens of protest-related incidents. According to Suozzi, there was discussion of moving the legislation through the Senate as early as this month. If that doesn’t happen, he said supporters could pursue passage during the lame-duck session in November or December. “We really want to get it done this year,” he said, citing momentum from religious organizations and lawmakers in both parties.

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37 percent of participants selected an option stating by Coward and the former board members- Hardwick, that complete board unity is best for the schools, while another 17 percent said dissent can make the district Sonia Dixon, Scott Richardson and Dina Skeffrey. Pomerico and Coward often argued with one anoth- stronger. Another 37 percent selected an option stating er during public meetings in front of district employ- that disagreement can be okay, but not in the public ees and parents, especially after Pomerico took over manner Coward and Pomerico displayed. Asked what specific qualities, if any, the school her board president seat. Coward alleged in public that the current board was “segregated” after the board board would be looking for in an interim trustee and when that appointment will be made, elected Pomerico as president during a priPomerico, via email, stated that the board vate executive session meeting. has just begun discussing the criteria of Coward also had been the lone dissentthe appointee. ing voice on many changes the board has “Obviously, we will be looking for someinstituted since then, some which are direct one whose background demonstrates a genreversals of policies and decisions that uine commitment to children and educawere implemented during her board presition,” Pomerico wrote. “Beyond that, howdency. Some of the changes she was overever, there is no single set of qualifications ruled on were the termination of the disor requirements.” trict’s Perkins Consulting Group contract, Pomerico added that the board views the the reinstatement of various administradiverse backgrounds among its current tive positions and the hirings of some Sunday Coward members as a strength, while being united administrators. in the shared purpose of serving Freeport During the Sept. 9 school board meeting, the only trustee to explicitly mention Coward was students and the community. “The individual we will finally select must share that Hardwick, who briefly thanked her for her years of vision, and is ready to work collaboratively with the service to the district. Hardwick is now the sole remaining trustee who board, our administration, our educators and the comwas on the board prior to Pomerico and his fellow munity to do what is best for our children,” he said. In his written response to the Herald, Pomerico said trustees’ election during the May vote. At least publicly, Hardwick has not been in direct conflict with other that a process for selecting candidates, commencing interviews and eventually choosing someone for the trustees. In a short survey of residents conducted in a Free- position has yet to be firmly established by the board. port Facebook group by the Herald, a sample of 67 par- The interim trustee would serve on the board at least ticipants were split on whether a fully unified board or until the May 2027 school board trustee elections, one with mixed opinions and some disagreement which will take place at the same time as the annual school district budget vote. would be more advantageous. Continued from page 1

Freeport’s school board shakeup The Freeport school board looks noticeably different than it did four months earlier. Trustee Alphonso Hardwick is the only remaining board member who was on the board prior to May 19. May 19 – Gabriela Castillo, Edward Gordon and Michael Pomerico elected as school board trustees. Board Vice President Scott Richardson and Trustee Dina Skeffrey place fourth and fifth, respectively, in the school board election. Top three vote-getters were elected. June 30 – Trustee Sonia Dixon’s term ends after she did not run for re-election. July 1 – Board elects Pomerico as president and Castillo as vice president. Sept. 9 – School board announces that Trustee Sunday Coward has resigned. No specific timeframe was given for the process, and Pomerico stated that no specific deadline for the process has or will be set. He did say, however, “I anticipate that we will be able to make a selection before the end of this calendar year.”

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Aiming to ease emissions on Car Free Day By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

Long Island residents are being encouraged to rethink how they get around when the region marks its 14th annual Car Free Day, an initiative in which participants are asked to replace at least one trip made alone by car with a sustainable option. Car Free Day, on Sept. 22, is observed in cities around the world. Long Island joined the movement 13 years ago with a campaign focused on raising awareness of transportation choices and measuring emissions saved when people leave their cars behind. Mindy Germain, co-chair of Car Free Day LI and program manager for Transit Solutions, said the goal is not for participants to eliminate driving for an entire day. “All we ask you to do is swap out one drive-alone car trip,” Germain said. That could mean walking to a store, taking the train or bus, bicycling, or sharing a ride with someone who would otherwise drive separately. Organizers measure the emissions saved through pledges received leading up to the event, and calculate the total for Long Island. Germain said the campaign had already reached about 75 tons of saved emissions based on those pledges. Transportation, she said, accounts for about a third of the emissions con-

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The Long Island Rail Road is among the transportation alternatives that Car Free Day LI organizers hope more residents will consider on Sept. 22. tributing to Long Island’s environmental impact, making alternatives to driving important for air quality and efforts to slow global warming. Participation this year is on pace to reach 5,000 pledges, which Germain said would be the most since the pandemic. She also pointed to changing patterns in transit use. In June, the Long Island

Rail Road recorded 5 million rides, a record, with many trips for purposes other than commuting. People are increasingly using the railroad for leisure, she said, while students use it to travel to the city for internships and programs. Family ridership has also increased thanks to an LIRR program that allows

children 17 or younger to ride for $1 when accompanied by a parent. For Germain, the most meaningful measure of success is seeing people actually using alternatives to driving. “What really is exciting to me is seeing that 20-something-year-old take the NICE bus to get to Farmingdale State College,” she said, referring to the Nassau Inter-County Express bus service, “or to see the employees at Northwell Health walk to lunch that day, the actions themselves, and the excitement it generates.” While Car Free Day is held once a year, Germain said the coalition promoting it works throughout the year with municipalities, transit partners, academic institutions and health care organizations. Improving transportation choices, she said, can also expand mobility for people who don’t drive, including older adults who have stopped driving and younger people who can’t afford cars. “I think that mobility offers so much freedom,” Germain said. People who live or work in Nassau or Suffolk counties can take participate by making a pledge on the Car Free Day LI website. Participants can also enter a raffle for prizes, including two hybrid bicycles, a Lululemon bundle and an LIRR weekly ticket. More information, and the pledge form, are available at CarFreeDayLI.com.

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he music — that’s what keeps him coming back MARY TRAVIS Wife, Randy Travis

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‘More Life’ tour features country star and guest vocalist, James Dupré By JORDAN VALLONE

ountry Music Hall of Fame legend Randy Travis is bringing one of the ﬁnal dates of his acclaimed “More Life” tour to Long Island, wrapping up an emotional two-year run that has taken the show to 54 cities across 24 states. The dynamic performance arrives at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Sept. 25. The show begins at 8 p.m. Travis’s four-decade long career generated iconic No. 1 hits, including “Forever and Ever, Amen,” “On The Other Hand,” and “Three Wooden Crosses,” among others. While Travis no longer performs due to the side effects of a stroke he survived in 2013, he joins his wife, Mary Travis, on stage throughout the show, interacting with fans and celebrating his music alongside longtime members of his band and guest vocalist James Dupré.

Randy Travis carries his country music legacy forward

Travis, 67, is a North Carolina native whose music helped usher in a new traditionalist movement of modern country music when he released. Recognized for his baritone voice and an earnest approach to music, he won backto-back Country Music Association Song of the Year awards in 1986 and 1987. The seven-time Grammy award winner has sold sold over 25 million albums, generating 23 No. 1 hits and 31 Top 10s. He was named a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1986 and inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016. Though a near-fatal stroke has left him unable to perform, Travis’s recovery and commitment to his fans and music has inspired many. “The music — that’s what keeps him coming back,” Mary Travis told the Herald on a call with the country music legend. “That was Randy’s heart, his soul. That’s all he ever wanted to do was make music.” In 2024, Travis released “Where That Came From” through Warner Records Nashville, his

first new recording in over a decade, developed through the use of artificial intelligence software which helped recreate his vocals. It was overlaid on an existing recording of the song from his longtime collaborator, Dupré. Dupré, 42, of Louisiana, became a YouTube sensation in 2007 which led to a performance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Since then, he’s released multiple albums, appeared on NBC’s “The Voice” in 2015, and was eventually handpicked by Travis and his wife in 2019 to be the guest vocalist for the “More Life” tour. Dupré and Travis first worked together for a 2015 film, “The Price,” which tells the story of an aging country music singer aspiring to reconnect with his son. Years later, when Travis’s team discussed the possibly of him touring again, Dupré emerged as the best choice for long-term collaboration. “When Tony Conway, Randy’s manager said, several years after the stroke, ‘If we wanted to go back on the road, who would you have sing the music?’ — we immediately said James Dupré,” Mary recounts. “We remembered the connection that the two of them had, and it has proved correct. When you see the two on stage, you can see the relationship and the magnetism. It just works perfectly.” • Friday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. Dupré’s collaboration with Travis, and the release of “Where That • Tickets begin at $35 per person Came From,” helped launch a new chapter of advocacy for Travis and • Flagstar at Westbury Music his wife, who used the song as a platform to champion creators’ rights Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, and responsible AI protections for artists. Westbury “It was a good way to introduce AI to be used in a good way,” • Visit RandyTravis.com for Mary says.“Randy’s heart and soul was still in it. He’s still involved with more details the production of it. It’s not taking his voice and using it and abusing it in some other realm.”

About the ‘More Life’ tour

Travis’s tour debuted as “The Music of Randy Travis,” but last year, his team changed the name to the “More Life” tour. “More Life” was one of the last songs Travis recorded before his stroke. “When we were in the hospital, it kept me going because it’s such a beautiful song,” Mary says. “We decided to name the tour ‘More Life’ because that’s what we felt like we got — more life — as a gift.” She describes the show as more than a “regular concert.” Travis’s songs are performed by Dupré, alongside members of his original band, but there’s also videos of Travis shown to the crowd spanning the entire length of his career. Mary also joins Travis and Dupré on stage to tell stories about her husband and his music. “It’s very interactive,” Mary says “It’s almost like a biopic of Randy Travis. It’s not just a concert — it’s a story, and it’s sad, it’s sweet, it’s happy. It’s just Randy Travis, and it’s a beautiful thing.” Travis’s team looks forward to bringing the show to Long Island and sharing his music and life with many longtime fans. “We get to play at some of the neatest (theaters), which I think is kind of cool, because of Randy Travis and the nostalgia of Randy Travis, and the years he’s been here to raise a lot of us on his music,” Mary says, “and Westbury’s a perfect place for us to land over there in Long Island with you all.”

“Wonderboy,” his all-new live tour. Packed with audience participation, sly improv, and his signature realitytwisting illusions, Carbonaro, from the star of truTV’s “The Carbonaro Effect,” delivers a high-energy, laugh-ﬁlled experience for all ages. Part magician, part comedian, all mischief-maker — “Wonderboy” is where magic is the superpower, laughter is the sidekick and reality doesn’t stand a chance. The multitalented actor-magician-comedian has built a career turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. He’s made millions laugh in astonishment by blending quick-witted comedy with jaw-dropping illusions in everyday settings. This tour is where audiences discover him as the Hero of Mischief, in a world where magic is the superpower and laughter is the sidekick.

Friday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Eddie Griffin Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt! Over his decades-long career, Eddie Grifﬁn has become known for his sharp social commentary and animated storytelling. The popular comedian-turned-actor blends personal experiences with cultural observations and shifts seamlessly from biting satire to playful crowd work, making him a consistent draw for live audiences nationwide. Acclaimed for his appearances in “Deuce Bigalow, Male Gigolo,” “Chappelle’s Show,” 2018’s “A Star Is Born,”and star of “Undercover Brother,” he’s praised for razor-sharp wit, spot-on impersonations and unmatched stage presence.

Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Tickets available at LiveNation.com. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

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Freeport Memorial Library welcomes all to a fascinating with Lynda R. Day. Examine the involvement of enslaved people, free African Americans and indigenous people who participated in the efforts of the American Revolution and fought in the Revolutionary War.

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Adults ages 50 and older are invited to attend the free Long Island Herald Senior Health and Beyond Expo at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center. With exhibitors and resources focused on health, wellness and financial planning, along with refreshments, giveaways and opportunities to connect with local organizations and service providers. The Expo is designed to help seniors and their families learn about programs and services that support healthy, active living. • Where: 111 N. Oceanside Road, Rockville Centre • Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Contact: Register at Eventbrite or call (516) 569-4000

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The 1970s and ‘80s come alive when Double Vision brings their “Foreigner Experience” to the Paramount stage. Whether you’re a lifelong Foreigner enthusiast or a newcomer eager to experience the magic of their music, Double Vision promises a night of electrifying entertainment that will leave you singing along and craving more. Composed of some New York City’s top professional rock musicians, the band delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess in bring audiences all the hits from the band that you’ve come to love, while honoring Foreigner and its audience, with a show second to none. The spirit of rock ‘n’ roll lives on, one unforgettable performance at a time, with this group of talented musicians and die-hard Foreigner fans. Double Vision has perfected the art of bringing to life the unforgettable hits that have defined generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. Drawing inspiration from Foreigner’s unmistakable sound and stage presence, Double Vision delivers a performance that pays homage to the band’s legacy while infusing their own charisma and enthusiasm. They are joined by special guest Frontier for an authentic • Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Foreigner and Journey tribute. Sing along to some of the greatest hit tunes, including • Time: 8 p.m. “Juke Box Hero,” “Hot Blooded,” “Cold As Ice,” “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Urgent,” • Contact: ticketmaster.com “Double Vision,” “Head Games,” “Feels Like the First Time,” and more. or paramountny.com

Broadway Sings

Sparkle on Stage opens its doors for all who love to sing. Bring your sheet music for your favorite Broadway music and pianist Bruce Bider will accompany you live. All ages are welcome. • Where: 195 Woodcleft Ave. • Time: 7-10 p.m. • Contact: sparkleonstage.org or (516) 40-1188

Paint and Praise Fellowship

The Women of Worship Committee of the Second Baptist Church host a painting social with professional award-winning artist Taléya “Jet” Johnson leading out. $65 per person; the first 15 guests to purchase a ticket will receive a complimentary gift. • Where: 129 East Merrick Road • Time: 3-7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 623-4780

Battle of the Decades

Take a musical journey through three unforgettable eras at Battle of the Decades at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University. The high-energy tribute concert features Radio Gold performing hits from the 1970s, Rock of 80’s celebrating the biggest anthems of the 1980s and Reality Bites bringing the sound of the 1990s to

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life. The evening will also include the presentation of the Ted Fass Music Scholarship to an incoming Molloy University music tudent. • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Larson Legacy Concert

Adelphi University’s Larson Legacy Concert Series continues with Jonathan Larson Grant recipient abs wilson. This showcase will be a concert reading of the new musical by Kelly Nowak (story/book/ lyrics by abs wilson, story/music by Adam LaPorte). One summer day in 2005, a teenager goes missing from her small Michigan town and is never found. Years later, her family sits for interviews about what they think happened to her. Did Kelly drown in the nearby lake? Is she alive, trapped within a massive conspiracy? Or is she somewhere a little more in between? Framed as a true crime documentary, Kelly Nowak explores the need to hold any kind of tangible truth — no matter the rationality or cost. This 90-minute musical offers a gripping and poignant psychological narrative. This is a fascinating theatrical experience worth checking out. • Where: Adelphi University

Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City • Time: 3-4:30 p.m. • Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or call (516) 877-4000

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Fall Finale

The Town of Hempstead welcomes all to Town Park Point Lookout for car, bike and tow truck show. With touch-a-truck, Kids Zone, craft vendors, beer garden, and more. • Where: Town Park Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout • Contact: townofhempsteadevents.com

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Walking Wednesdays

Freeport Memorial Library welcomes all to participate in 45-minute walk with the pace set by the group. All fitness levels are welcome. The goal is to meet people and keep moving. The library will arrange off-site meet-ups to encourage visiting other parts of

the beautiful village. If it rains, walk at the Freeport Recreation Center. • Where:144 W. Merrick Road • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Contact: (516) 379-3274 or freeportlibrary.info

Board of Education meets

Freeport Public Schools’ Board of Education holds its public action meeting at the Caroline G. Atkinson Elementary. All parents, teachers and district stakeholders are invited to attend. • Where: 58 Seaman Ave. • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 867-5200

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Dodd PTA meets

John W. Dodd Middle School PTA holds its first meeting of the new school year. All parents and guardians are invited to participate and be active members in their child’s education. Your support leads to student success. • Where: 25 Pine St. • Time: 5 p.m. • Contact: (516) 867-5200

The 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

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Let’s Meet And Network On Long Island

Join in this community business networking dinner. Share advice, grow your business network, and enjoy a casual evening. Free and fun. Separate checks. RSVP needed. • Where: Oceanside IHOP, 2971 Long Beach Road • Time: 6-7:30p.m. • Contact: Register for Evite at lmnoli. com or call Mark at (516) 993-0053

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Pumpkin Painting

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

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

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO ELECTRIC USERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York, Freeport Electric, that by Order Determining Revenue Requirement and Rate Design issued and effective August 14, 2026 in Case 25-E-0724, the Public Service Commission of the State of New York determined the revenue requirement and rate design of Freeport Electric, and that Freeport Electric has issued and filed with the Commission revised leaves to its Schedule for Electric Service, P.S.C. No. 9 - Electricity, effective on and as of September 1, 2026, placing into effect the rates and charges approved by the Commission, as follows: Service Classification No. 1: Residential Service Rate - Per Meter, Per Month Winter Summer Customer Charge: $ 9.16 $ 9.16 First 250 kWh: Next 750 kWh: Over 1,000 kWh:

11.676 cents/kWh 11.676 cents/kWh 11.676 cents/kWh

11.676 cents/kWh 13.212 cents/kWh 14.014 cents/kWh

Electric Water Heating Charge for consumption between 500 kWh and 1,000 kWh per meter per month: 10.371 cents per kWh during the Winter period and 11.536 cents per kWh during the Summer period. Electric Space Heating Charge in excess of 1,000 kWh per meter per month during billing periods between November 1 and May 31, inclusive, will be 10.369 cents per kWh. All Electric Residential (where the above two charges apply), the rate for consumption in excess of 500 kWh per meter per month during the Winter period will be 10.366 cents per kWh, and the rate for consumption between 500 kWh and 1,000 kWh per meter per month during the Summer period will be 10.749 cents per kWh. The above three Special Provisions have been closed to new Customers since August 1, 2014. Service Classification No. 2: General Service Customer Charge - Per Meter, Per Month: Monthly Charge $ 11.89 Non-Demand Customers $ 45.77 Demand Rate Customers Demand Rate - Per Meter, Per Month: First 5.0 kW of Demand Winter $10.53/kW Summer $10.53/kW

Over 5.0 kW of Demand $10.53/kW $11.08/kW

Energy Rate - Per Meter, Per Month: Non-Demand Customers, all kWh Winter 12.722 cents/kWh Summer 13.470 cents/kWh

Demand Customers, all kWh 7.473 cents/kWh 7.915 cents/kWh

Service Classification No. 3: Outdoor Area Lighting The charge for service for each calendar month shall be the sum of the following: Charges per Lamp per Month - Metal Halide* 20,000 Lumens, 250 Watts $26.81 36,000 Lumens, 400 Watts $33.52 Charges per Lamp per Month - High Pressure Sodium* 25,000 Lumens, 250 Watts $26.92 40,000 Lumens, 400 Watts $33.78 Charges per Lamp per Month - LED (New) 29,750 Lumens, 250 Watts, Flood Light 4,800 Lumens, 30 Watts, Full Cutoff, Overhead 16,000 Lumens, 100 Watts, Full Cutoff, Overhead 16,000 Lumens, 100 Watts, Full Cutoff, Underground 25,000 Lumens, 170 Watts, Full Cutoff, Underground

$28.47 $ 7.32 $10.93 $23.98 $27.81

* Effective September 1, 2026, Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium luminaires are no longer available for new installations or unit replacements. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Opt-Out (New) A residential Customer taking service under Service Classification No. 1 at an individually metered residence may elect not to have an advanced meter installed, or to have the AMI transmitter removed from an advanced meter already installed. The charges for this election are $9.03 per month, and $40.44 to remove or re-install an AMI transmitter. Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment The billed Base Cost of Fuel is 3.1194 cents per kWh. The Base Cost of Fuel at the Energy Requirements level is unchanged at 3.000 cents per kWh. The Factor of Adjustment is 1.039814, as established in Case 25-E-0724. The changes are designed to produce an overall revenue increase from all Service Classifications of $5,912,428 (representing an increase of approximately 15.8% over total revenues and a 21.6% increase in base delivery revenues). The increase is spread on a uniform percentage basis across all Service Classifications. Details of these changes may be found in the revised Schedule P.S.C. No. 9 - Electricity, a copy of which may be consulted at Village Hall, 46 N. Ocean Ave., Freeport, New York 11520. The Commission’s Order may be viewed at the Department of Public Service website, www.dps.ny.gov, under Case 25-E-0724. This notice is published pursuant to Ordering Clause 3 of the Order issued August 14, 2026 in Case 25E-0724, Public Service Law §66(12)(b) and 16 NYCRR §720-8.1. INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT FREEPORT ELECTRIC 162121 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 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-WFHE3, ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WFHE3, -againstNELSON BONILLA, 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 November 9, 2016, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-WFHE3, ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WFHE3 is the Plaintiff and NELSON BONILLA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 6, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2 SPORTSMAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 62-78-11. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 017757/2011. Scott H. Siller, 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. 162088

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE PARK PLACE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-WCW2, Pltf. vs. ESCOLASTICA CRUZ A/K/A ESCOLATICA CRUZ, et al, Defts. Index #000435/2018. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Jan. 15, 2020 and order substituting the referee entered Sept 7, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 61 East Avenue, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 62, Block 76, Lot 4. Approx. amt. of judgment is $807,696.06 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARK S. RICCIARDI, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 575 Underhill Blvd., Ste. 224, Syosset, NY. #103126 162090 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SANTANDER BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff AGAINST SALVATORE SANTAMARIA; ET AL.., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 31, 2018, and the Order Extending Time to Proceed To Sale duly entered July 25, 2022, and the Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered September 21, 2022, and the Decision and Order duly entered September 9, 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 October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 31 Buchanan 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, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 0054 Block: 00334-00 Lot: 00019, 00020 & 00021. Approximate amount of judgment $675,326.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001428/2009. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 YDHJN001 91038 162031 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON AKA CHRISTOPHER L. RICHARDSON, NICOLE Y. RICHARDSON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 18, 2025 and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered August 17, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 134 Westside Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62 Block 139 and Lot 13. Approximate amount of judgment $596,861.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609200/2023. Jerry A. Merola, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-004481 91262 162042

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2005, GSAMP TRUST 2005-WMC1, Plaintiff, Against DOMINIC VILLONI, ESQ., AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND MILITARY ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN A. FIORITO A/K/A JOHN FIORITO, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/02/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 10/5/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 148 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 0054 Block 00330-00 Lot 00015 and 00016. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $464,006.92 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 005733/2015

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If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 8/14/2026 File Number: 560-4138 CA 162076

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. TIMOTHY LEWIS, et al, Defts. Index #613615/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered August 17, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 55, Block 527, Lot 11. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. The foreclosure auction will be held, “rain or shine.” If property social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health of safety concerns, then the Court appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. CHRISTINE MENDOLA GRILLO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021. #103157 162209 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MLD MORTGAGE INC. DBA THE MONEY STORE, -againstROXANNE PATTERSON. 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 July 15, 2026, wherein MLD MORTGAGE INC. DBA THE MONEY STORE is the Plaintiff and ROXANNE PATTERSON

is the Defendant. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 13, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 32 WILLETT PLACE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575; and the following tax map identification: 55-457-380. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT, 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.: 615365/2024. Peter Levy, 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. 162211 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 BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -againstMICHAEL L. GIOVINO, 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 January 9, 2025, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL L. GIOVINO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME

COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 14, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 306 ARTHUR STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 62-90-90 and 91. 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, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YOLK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 617175/2022. Brian Davis, 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. 162213

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, ABL RPC RESIDENTIAL CREDIT ACQUISTITION LLC, Plaintiff, vs. DRNY DRNY CORPORATION, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 28, 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 October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 531 Ray Street, Unit 12, and Boat Slip K, 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 Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 315 and Lot 446U CA: CA0285 Unit

12. Unit together with an undivided 4.1666 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $671,732.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600072/2023. Oscar A. Prieto, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 223773-1 162207

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 CWALT, INC., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-32CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-32CB, Plaintiff AGAINST James A. Crittenden, Jr. a/k/a James Crittenden, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee for Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2019-SL1, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 11, 2025 and entered on December 08, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 13, 2026 at 02:30 PM premises known as 65 Sagamore 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 County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 55, BLOCK: 375, LOT: 1186-1189. Approximate amount of judgment is $367,839.74 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609700/2024. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the

terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Fay Mattana, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-100333-F00 91268 162161 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff against GRETNA FIELD, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 16, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 15, 2026 at 3:30PM. Premises known as 87 West Clinton Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575. Sec 36 Block 162 Lot 17 and 18. 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, New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $729,877.98 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 605951/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Chester Greenspan, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000443-1 162183

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS AN OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MAHENDRA BAICHAN, Defendant. Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 23, 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 October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 6 East 2nd Street a/k/a 6 East Second Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 196 and Lot 40. Approximate amount of judgment is $544,412.30 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615083/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Melissa Levin, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 162205 LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING – September 29, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Main Conference Room, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the appeals and applications of cases as they appear on the calendar; residential applications that do not extend their prior nonconforming status may be called first; public comment invited. INTERESTED PROPERTY

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LEGAL NOTICE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR IBIS HOLDINGS A TRUST, Plaintiff, -againstAPOLLO SEXTUS LLC; WILMER JEOVANY VELASQUEZ VILLATORO, if he be living and if he be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-ofkin, distributes, 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 may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint, Defendants Index No. 618786/2024 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer

the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated August 18, 2026. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the

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The students of Ready Set Grow Learning Academy got to enjoy a special end of summer treat in the form of the academy’s annual “Carnaval” celebration. The event served as an opportunity to reward the children for their good work during the academy’s summer programs. During the Aug. 28 Carnaval, the students, which come from Freeport, Merrick, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt and Baldwin families, got to enjoy a magic show, face painting, an ice cream truck and more outdoor activities. “The goal was to celebrate the end of summer accomplishments and achievements for the summer campers, as well as for the daycare” Daryl Harris, the founder of Ready Set Grow, said. “We’ve had a science fair, we’ve had math challenges, which some students received awards… we gave spelling tests, we have robotics.” Ready Set Grow Learning Academy, which is located on Babylon Turnpike in Freeport on the village’s Freeport Armory property, serves children from

ages 18 months to 12 years. “We try to make sure that we’re keeping students engaged and also flexible with the current technologies and the new things that are taking place,” Harris further explained. “We’re putting them in an environment where they can be challenged and also inspired to excel.” The academy was founded four years ago by Harris and his wife Chelisa, who he said is particularly passionate about the maturation of the children, along with the rest of their staff. “This daycare is her passion, it’s only here because of her, and I’m just here to support and see if we can help it to grow,” he said. Har ris told the Herald that the academy is looking to expand its reach to Freeport residents and other nearby communities through social media a n d o t h e r ve n t u r e s t o c o n t i n u e expanding Ready Set Grows services and experiences. –Andrew Francis

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Dozens of dogs take a dip at pool party Dozens of Freeport residents brought their four-legged family members to the Freeport Recreation Center’s outdoor kiddie pool for the Fourth Annual Puppy Pool Party. Dogs of many sizes, accompanied by their human owners, got to enjoy some unique fun on Sept. 12, running around on the grass, enjoying the outdoor pool and socialize with other dogs. The annual event marks the unfortunate end of the recreation center’s outdoor season, although plenty of indoor fall and winter activities are prepared for its members and guests. A $10 fee per pup was used as a donation to a local animal shelter.

Among those who brought their canine companions were Mayor Robert T. Kennedy, his wife Mary and their grandson Luke, alongside their dog Mickey. The golden Labrador spent much of his time at the pool party jumping in the water after toys- even those that did not belong to him. “You couldn’t keep the dogs out of the pool today,” Kennedy said. “The dogs were having a great time in the pool, running around and playing, along with their owners. Recreation Superintendent Elizabeth Comerford and her staff put together a great event.” –Andrew Francis

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s the effects of PFAS, the socalled “forever chemicals,” become the focus of discussions across the United States — on Long Island because of their impacts on the underground water table, our sole source of potable water — New York state’s attorney general is suing corporations involved with PFAS for allegedly violating a number of state laws. In a suit brought in July in State Supreme Court, Letitia James presented corporate documents as evidence that DuPont and other companies knew about PFAS’ threats to human health and the environment, but pushed products made with them anyway. And last month, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Lee Zeldin, a Suffolk County resident who now heads the Environmental Protection Agency, to, as Newsday reported, take “steps to protect Long Island drinking water from forever chemicals as the agency proposes rollbacks on [their] regulations.” In addition to DuPont, which first developed PFAS in 1938 and patented

them as Teflon, James’s lawsuit charges 3M, Chemours, Corteva and its subsidiary EIDP with violations of state laws, including: “Protection of the State’s Natural Resources Under New York State Constitution and Statutory Law; Public Nuisance Under New York Common Law; Strict Products Liability: Failure to Warn Under New York Common Law.” It also cites the “Green Amendment” to the State Constitution, which “provides that ‘each person shall have a right to clean air and water and a healthful environment.’” The lawsuit states: “As a consequence of the defendants’ manufacture, production, marketing and sale of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substa nces — PFAS — for use in consumer products, the State of New York faces threats to human health, widespread contamination, and damage to natural resources on an unprecedented scale.” It continues: “Long after they knew their PFAS were toxic, defendants manufactured and sold these compounds for use in consumer products — including personal, family, and household products like Stainmaster carpets, Scotchgard stain-repellent sprays, grease-resistant coatings for food packaging, cosmetics, and personal care items — that defendants knew would be sold, used,

and disposed of in New York, thereby exposing people to PFAS and releasing PFAS into New York’s environment.” It goes on: “As the results of defendants’ conduct, PFAS … are in the water we drink, the soil that sustains our crops, the fish we catch, and the air we breathe. … PFAS are highly resistant to degradation in the environment, travel easily through water and air, and bioaccumulate in humans, plants and animals. And: “People exposed to defendants’ PFAS suffer various negative health effects, including higher risks of certain cancers, adverse pregnancy outcomes, liver disease, endocrine disruption, and other increased risks.” As evidence of “knowledge” — that the companies knew about the “severe health and environmental risks” of PFAS — the lawsuit points to numerous corporate documents. DuPont, it says, “knew for decades that PFAS pose substantial dangers to public health and the environment. By 1961 … Dupont’s researchers had concluded that PFOA [a type of PFAS] was toxic … Dupont’s chief toxicologist warned in a memo that products containing PFOA should be ‘handled with extreme care.’ As early as 1966 … DuPont was aware that PFOA could leach into groundwater. … DuPont

.G. Letitia James alleges that companies knew the chemicals’ dangers.

also learned in the 1970s … of the research showing that PFAS had been detected in blood bank samples from the general public. “In 1988,” the suit continues, “DuPont began internally treating PFOA as a possible carcinogen. … In 2000, John R. Bowman … DuPont inhouse counsel wrote … to several colleagues relating to PFOA …‘My gut tells me the biopersistence issue will kill us … We are going to spend millions to defend these lawsuits and have the additional threat of punitive damage.’” A New York Times article on the lawsuit quotes Judith Enck, former director of the EPA region that includes New York state and now president of the organization Beyond Plastics, saying, “This is a blockbuster legal action that should hold these companies accountable for the immense harm caused by their products.” Schumer wrote to Zeldin, “At your confirmation hearing … you told the Senate that you had been a member of the PFAS task force [in Congress], that you voted for the PFAS Action Act, and that addressing PFAS would be a top priority of yours. The proposals now before the agency move in the other direction.” Karl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

Celebrate Constitution Week by supporting the ERA

s a college professor who has long been involved in civic engagement programs and voter education at Nassau Community College, where I’ve taught for 23 years, I look forward to Constitution Week. From Sept. 17 to 23, educators around the country will teach students about the Constitution, their civic rights and responsibilities, and how their voices, and votes, count because they contribute to a stronger democracy for us all. This week, I’ll be focused not only on this bipartisan responsibility, but also on the November midterm elections — and on one of the most frustrating and misunderstood chapters of constitutional history, the saga of the Equal Rights Amendment. If you’re under the impression that equal rights for all citizens, regardless of sex, are the law of the land in the United States, you have plenty of company, but that’s not the case. Even though this landmark leg-

islation has been approved by both houses of Congress and by 38 states — the requisite three-quarters of the states necessary to ratify an amendment — it is still not part of the Constitution. How can this be, when Article V of the Constitution clearly explains the rules by which it can be amended, and Congress and state legislatures have satisfied those rules? The problem is the legislation’s time-limit loophole. In 1972, when both the House of Representatives and the Senate had passed the ERA, it faced a deadline imposed by Congress for the required ratification by the states — first seven years, then extended to 10 years. By the end of that decade, 35 states had approved the amendment, just three states short of what was needed. Its time was up — even if the deadline was nothing more than a provision added by Congress that could, and still can, be removed by a future Congress to move the legislation forward. When three more states ratified the amendment — Nevada (2017), Illinois (2018) and Virginia (2020) — that milestone

should have been enough to certify the Constitution’s 28th Amendment. But since then, the legislation has stalled in Congress: Opponents have relied on filibusters, pointing to the expired timeline, while advocates have called out the arbitrary nature of the deadline and argued for its revocation. The current national campaign for the ERA, backed by more than 300 organizations across the country and many thousands of people who have signed petitions supporting it, is making a persuasive case to the public — and candidates running for Congress this fall — that amendment requirements have been fulfilled and constitutional equality is long overdue. The nation observed Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26, commemorating the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920. But even the fearless suffragist Alice Paul knew that voting rights were just the beginning of codifying gender equality in the nation’s laws; she knew that grave inequalities remained for women in politics, education, employment and health care.

f you think equal rights for all are enshrined in the Constitution, think again.

That’s why Paul introduced the ERA in 1923, and why gender-equality advocates have introduced it in every congressional session since. Over a century later, it’s time for the ERA to not only be reintroduced in Congress, but also enshrined in the Constitution — ideally by the 120th Congress, which will convene in January. I know that in November, I’ll be voting for candidates who support the work that Paul started — and that the late, great journalist Gloria Steinem continued with her bold exposés on sexual harassment, pay inequality and pregnancy discrimination in Ms. magazine. I’m grateful that my congressional representative, Laura Gillen, is one of 219 U.S. representatives, 53 senators, and all those citizen activists who have affirmed their support for the ERA. Please join this historic campaign, making it clear to our lawmakers that the equal rights movement won’t rest until a future Congress acts. Go to Sign4ERA. org and add your signature. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Constitution Week — and to make history — than that. Susan Cushman, Ph.D., is a professor of English and women’s studies at Nassau Community College and a member of the League of Women Voters of East Nassau.

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It’s time to update New York’s mansion tax

ew York lawmakers need to stop pretending that a $1 million home is a mansion. In 1989, when the state created a 1 percent tax on residential properties selling for $1 million or more, the threshold was intended to target luxury homeowners. At the time, it made sense. Thirty-seven years later, it doesn’t. A property on Long Island valued at $1 million back then now costs roughly $4.5 million. On Long Island, $1 million can buy a perfectly ordinary home. In Nassau County, the median home price is now around $880,000, and in Suffolk County, it’s roughly $750,000, both near historic highs. In communities where demand remains strong and inventory remains tight, a $1 million price tag is no longer an indication that someone is purchasing a sprawling estate. It may simply mean they’re buying a house. That’s why the State Legislature should make reforming the so-called mansion tax a priority in 2027. Five major Long Island business organizations — the Association for a Better Long Island, HIA-LI, the Long Island Builders Institute, the Long Island Association and the Long Island Contractors Association — have called for changes to the law. Their proposal deserves serious consideration.

The problem isn’t simply that the threshold is outdated. The structure of the tax is flawed. Once a home reaches $1 million, the additional 1 percent tax applies to the entire purchase price. A house selling for $999,999 doesn’t incur the tax. A house selling for $1 million does — an additional $10,000 charge. That is an illogical cliff. A buyer doesn’t suddenly become wealthy because a home’s sale price crosses an arbitrary line. And on Long Island, where housing costs have risen so dramatically, the tax increasingly falls on middle-class families rather than the ultra-wealthy buyers the law was designed to target. New York already collects a transfer tax on real estate transactions. The additional $10,000 on a $1 million purchase isn’t insignificant, particularly when buyers are already dealing with high mortgage costs, property taxes, insurance, maintenance and closing expenses. There is a legitimate argument for taxing luxury real estate. New York needs revenue, and those who can afford exceptionally expensive homes can reasonably be asked to contribute more. But that argument falls apart when the definition of luxury becomes disconnected from reality. The Legislature shouldn’t eliminate the mansion tax. It should modernize it.

First, lawmakers should substantially increase the threshold to reflect today’s housing market. Second, they should index that threshold to inflation or an appropriate measure of housing prices, so the law doesn’t become obsolete again. And third, they should seriously consider regional thresholds, because $1 million means something very different in Manhattan, Nassau County and upstate New York. The goal should be a tax that targets genuine luxury purchases — not families buying modest homes in one of the nation’s most expensive housing markets. The state cannot simultaneously complain about its high cost of living and defend a tax structure that adds thousands of dollars to the cost of buying a home simply because the housing market has appreciated. If New York wants more people to live, work and raise families here, it should be looking for ways to make homeownership more attainable, not preserving arbitrary barriers created nearly four decades ago. The Legislature has had plenty of time to reconsider the mansion tax. Now it should do so. In 1989, $1 million could make you the owner of a Long Island mansion. Today, it may simply make you a homeowner. New York’s tax policy should reflect that reality.

tury. And we should not forget that 9/11 ended the brief era of bipartisan fiscal responsibility between 1997 and 2000 in which we balanced the national budget. With the national debt now over $40 trillion, it seems there are errors to be corrected, and that we are not economically ready for any future

hostilities. The 9/11 Commission’s investigation found multiple points of failure, producing a homeland security conglomerate supposedly having greater unity and foresight. That agency, by many reports, has been distracted, diminished and diverted. If so, the nation has forgotten the most basic Boy

letters Ways to meaningfully remember Sept. 11 To the Editor: How, the Herald asked in its editorial last week (“Twenty-five years later, we remember”), do we remember Sept. 11 in a meaningful way? One way, I suggest, is to learn from the mistakes made then to avoid repetition. It was novel attack, and the next will be as well, probably by drone, infection or massive infrastructure hack. The list of lessons is long. I’ll mention a few. Next time, the legislative branch should not surrender so much authority to the executive; the former still has not recovered. The distinction between criminal acts and acts of war was lost, and must be clarified lest it be abused again. It must be resolved that no war be declared against abstractions like “terror,” “radical Islam,” “antifa” or for “prevention,” for such amorphisms are easily dressed in new clothes. We have learned, I hope, that no future authorization of the use of military force should be granted without terms of use, including dates of expiration or renewal, and progress reports. The last AUMF has been made a standing license for a series of costly and fruitless abuses over the past quarter-cen-

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t sounds reasonable. Almost selfevident. And it has become a familiar response to concerns about increasingly aggressive government enforcement. Why worry about ICE? If you’re a citizen, if you’re here legally, what’s the problem? Why object to greater scrutiny of voter rolls? If you’re legally eligible to vote, you have nothing to fear. Except that isn’t how government power works. The statement assumes that only people who have done something wrong will ever be questioned, investigated, detained or frightened. Innocent people, apparently, will somehow be recognized as innocent before anyone bothers them. But being innocent doesn’t prevent the government from suspecting you of wrongdoing, or even arresting you. The government may target people not because they have committed a crime, but to make examples of them, intimidate others, or silence those they regard as troublesome or subversive. Sometimes suspicion begins with little more than how someone looks or speaks. And once you become a suspect, your innocence doesn’t protect you from

being stopped, questioned, searched, detained or required to prove who you are. Being innocent may determine how an encounter with government ends. It doesn’t guarantee that the encounter never begins. That matters as we approach the midterm elections. The Trump administration has undertaken an extraordinary effort to identify noncitizens who may have voted illegally. The justification is election integrity. According to the administration, illegal voting is at epidemic proportions. But the numbers tell another story. ProPublica recently examined the administration’s effort. Federal searches generated tens of thousands of potential leads involving suspected illegal voting. Homeland Security Investigations agents were sent out to pursue them. Between January 2025 and May 2026, just 41 people were charged with voting illegally or other election-related crimes. More than 150 million Americans voted in the last presidential election. Tens of thousands of leads. Forty-one charges. So perhaps the more important question isn’t what should happen to illegal voters. It is what’s going to happen to legal voters. What happens when an American citizen has a name that sounds “foreign”?

magine you’re a naturalized citizen who’s heard all about ICE. On Election Day, do you vote?

Letters Scout precept, “Be prepared.” We have heroes to honor, victims to mourn, survivors to grieve with because the criminals were more clever than we imagined. To meaningfully remember Sept. 11, we should remember that connection, and make their memory a motive to make no more such heroes. BrIAN KEllY Rockville Centre

Borecky is right: Our elections need safeguards To the Editor: re “Our laws assume, incorrectly, that our leaders have integrity,” the letter from Claudia Borecky, president of the Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club, in the Sept. 3-9 issue: The letter has some important points, and I agree that more must be done to improve our election system. But Ms. Borecky has not fully examined the issues that some of our nation’s cities and states have had with voting irregularities. While there is no question that the demonstrations on Jan. 6, 2021, will forever be a blight on our political system,

What happens when an eligible voter speaks accented English, has brown skin, wears clothing associated with another culture, or simply worries that a government database may contain incorrect information? Those voters may have done absolutely nothing wrong, but they still have plenty to worry about. The concern becomes more serious when immigration enforcement moves from voter records to polling places. President Trump was asked whether he would send National Guard troops or ICE officers to polling locations during the midterms. His answer was that he would “do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections.” But federal law sharply restricts such activity. The Brennan Center for Justice notes that federal law prohibits armed federal agents from being deployed to election sites, and prohibits government officials from intimidating voters. The reality, however, is that ICE agents need never appear inside a single polling place to make voters fear for their freedom and safety. Imagine that you’re a naturalized citizen. Or that your parents are immigrants. Or that someone in your household has unresolved immigration issues. You hear repeatedly that ICE may be involved in election enforcement, and that federal agents are exam-

and I do not in any way share the belief that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election, there have been credible news stories in major publications reporting that some cities experienced voting irregularities in that and prior elections that may or may not have benefited either political party. We know from these news reports that in some cities, there were mail-in votes from deceased people. We also have heard about duplicate ballots being cast. And there have been examples of non-citizens casting ballots. I do not think that any of these irregularities have resulted in the wrong candidate winning any presidential election. But that may not be the case in congressional elections or local government races, which can also have a major impact. Again, I agree with Ms. Borecky that we are far behind other countries in creating proper safeguards for our elections. I will go one step further and suggest that our system, which enables each state to decide how elections should take place, has resulted in an imbalanced field, and that all elections should be conducted in the same manner, with the same equipment, all across our country. That way, no state or politi-

ining voter files. You see news reports about investigations of suspected noncitizen voters. On Election Day, do you vote? Or do you decide that one vote isn’t worth the possibility of attracting attention, or being wrongfully arrested even if you’re 100 percent eligible to vote? That’s what makes the nothing-toworry-about argument so dangerous. It reverses the relationship between citizens and their government. It means that government may scrutinize, investigate and intimidate whomever it wishes, and innocent people should simply trust that everything will eventually work out. That isn’t freedom. A right doesn’t disappear only when the government formally takes it away. It can also be weakened, or effectively eliminated, when exercising it feels dangerous. A government doesn’t have to prevent someone from voting if it can make that person afraid to vote. “If you’ve done nothing wrong, you’ve got nothing to worry about.” Maybe so. But in a free country, citizens shouldn’t have to prove their innocence before they can exercise their rights without fear. Government should exercise its power without making innocent people afraid to exercise theirs. Michael Blitz is professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

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cian could cast doubt on any other state or party. And I agree completely with Ms. Borecky about the slander and defamation laws that are missing from our political campaigns. It disgusts me to have to listen to both sides spewing

false information about their opposing candidates. It leaves the voters with tough decisions as we try to uncover the truth. rICHArD S. KAHN Glen Cove

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