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Preserving the stories of Mitchel Field “I started writing about 10 years ago, right after I retired,” Martin said. “I was surprised An East Meadow-native is to find out how important and helping preserve the history of how significant it was.” one of Long Island’s most sigThe book is the culmination nificant aviation sites through of a lifetime of research, he his book documenting the peo- said. ple and events that shaped It is thoroughly illustrated Mitchel Field. with photographs from the Cra“Faces From Mitchel Field, dle of Aviation Museum’s Portraits and Stoarchives, as well as ries 1917-1961: Forpublic and private gotten Eagles”, by collections, it Paul R. Martin III, draws on newspaexplores the 44-year pers, military and history of the legg ove r n m e n t endary Hempstead records, letters, diaPlains airfield, r i e s, i n t e r v i ew s from World War I and other sources. through its closure Rather than simin 1961. A major GAry moNtI ply presenting a U.S. Army and Air Former director of chronological hisForce Base, directly museum operations, tory of the airfield, adjacent to East The Cradle of Aviation Martin tells its Meadow, the comstory through the plex is home to the lives of 38 aviation Cradle of Aviation Museum and pioneers and other figures who other recreational facilities. served there, lived there or Martin, a historical artist whose careers were shaped by and retired art teacher who the field. now lives with his family in “Each chapter is a separate Yorktown Heights, was born story about a person or persons and raised in East Meadow. His who served there,” Martin connection to Mitchel Field said. “But it’s really telling the began as a child, when he and history of the field through the his friends rode their bicycles people.” there before they were old The book is divided into five enough to drive. Continued on page 9

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For some East Meadow students, heading back to school this year will mean more than a new backpack. It will mean starting the year with the supplies they need, and knowing the community is behind them. The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow delivered backpacks and school supplies to the East Meadow school district on Aug. 26 as part of its seventh annual Pack a Backpack drive, an effort fueled by donations from local residents, businesses and community organizations. Jennifer Reinhardt, a past club president and a current board member who helped create the fundraiser, said that residents’

response remains one of the most meaningful parts of the drive. “We are always so touched by the outpouring from our community, especially the partners that we work with,” Reinhardt said. Among the drive’s longtime supporters are the New York Islanders and the East Meadow Fire Department, while Club Pilates and Coldwell Banker American Homes, businesses in the hamlet, also host collection boxes where community members can donate supplies. The Islanders contributed items including books, folders, marble notebooks and crayons. The Fire Department donated pencil cases filled with pencils, rulers and erasers, along with fire-prevention literature. Continued on page 16

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Interim Acting Director of Math and Science Ryan Catterson was among the administrators to speak to this year’s newest teachers.

East Meadow welcomes its newest educators The East Meadow School District proudly welcomed its newest educators during its annual New Teacher Orientation program, held Aug. 26-27. The two-day program provided new staff members with an opportunity to learn more about the district, connect with fellow educators and begin their journey as members of the East Meadow school community. Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Rosner, along with members of the district’s central administration team, greeted the new teachers and extended a warm welcome as they began their careers in East Meadow. Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Administration Anthony Russo also provided an overview of important district policies, procedures and resources to help the new educators prepare for a successful school year. As part of the orientation, Director of Music and Art Kelly Nixon and Director of Literacy and Funded Programs Frank Lukasik led the new teachers on the district’s annual bus tour. The tour visited all nine district buildings, allowing the new staff members to become

familiar with the schools they will soon call home. Along the way, Nixon and Frank Lukasik shared stories about the district’s history, highlighted each building’s unique role and pointed out several notable locations throughout the East Meadow community. On the second day of orientation, the district’s newest teachers participated in an engaging icebreaker activity designed to help them get to know one another and build connections with their new colleagues. Department leaders from throughout the district also took turns introducing themselves and welcoming the educators to East Meadow, offering words of encouragement and sharing in the excitement of the new teachers’ journey. The East Meadow School District is thrilled to welcome its newest members and looks forward to the energy, enthusiasm and expertise they will bring to our classrooms. The district wishes all of its new educators a successful and rewarding school year. –Jordan Vallone

Teachers were excited to get acclimated in the East Meadow School District. Leaders of the district’s Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services department Joane Vincent, right, and Lauren McGovern also offered words of encouragement.

Director of Guidance Gerilyn Smith spoke about her role in the district.

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The Hofstra men’s soccer team kicked off a new era Aug. 20 with a familiar winning feeling. In the program’s first game under first-year head coach Stephen Roche following the retirement of the legendary Richard Nuttall, the then 20th-ranked Pride pulled out a 2-1 win at Bucknell on a goal from midfielder Sean Keane with 9:51 remaining. Nuttall recorded 364 wins in 38 years leading the sidelines while elevating Hofstra men’s soccer to a national level Roche is looking to continue to raise. “It’s an incredible honor to be chosen to not only take over Hofstra but to replace Richie who’s been my boss and my friend for so many years,” said Roche, an Ireland native who spent the last 10 seasons as an assistant under Nuttall. The momentum from the season opener carried over three days later when the Pride (2-0-1) knocked off American at home on Aug. 23 with goals from junior forward Bastian Carlman and Keane. The 2-0 start moved Hofstra to 13th in the national rankings and they stayed unbeaten after a 1-1 draw at Stony Brook in the CAA opener last Saturday. Roche was an instrumental part of Hofstra’s recent success that included four straight Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) titles and five straight NCAA Tournament appearances. The Pride went 14-5-1 in Nuttall’s final season and reached the third round of the NCAA Tournament for the third time in five years with a 3-2 upset win at number-one ranked Vermont, the defending national champions. “Going back to 2021 when we won the CAAs and got to the Sweet 16 the first time from that point onwards our success has allowed us to recruit great players,” Roche said. “We believe we have really good players and we then have to make sure they’re good people who buy into the Hofstra style of soccer.” The first year since 1988 of someone other than Nuttall spearheading Hofstra men’s soccer features a largely new team with just six returners who saw game action last year. The backline is anchored by fifth-year defender Pietro Santi, an Italy native who garnered CAA Preseason Player of the Year honors. Santi was part of a defensive unit last season that surrendered less than one goal per game and recorded seven shutouts. “He’s the general on the field, he’s the coach on the field and he keeps our backline incredibly organized,” Roche said of Santi. “A lot of the work he does goes unnoticed but at the end of the game when we’ve limited the opponent to very few chances a lot of that is to do with him and his organization.” Roche has also been pleased with other members of the defense so far this season including Anthony Grodzki and Joel Bona, a transfer from the University of Rhode Island, along with freshman Ben Schulz at left back. Milo Risenhoover, a fifth-year goalkeeper who arrived at Hofstra from University of the Pacific, is also shining on the defensive end early in the season. The Portland, Ore.. native garnered CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording seven saves in Hofstra’s first two matches including four stops in the Bucknell victory. The offense has been largely carried early on by Keane, a 6-foot-5 graduate transfer from Auburn Montgomery University in Alabama, and Bastian Carlman, who has netted three goals. Roche is looking for a collective scoring effort this season that also includes

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Jack Benham, right, and the Pride opened the campaign in winning fashion topping Bucknell, 2-1. many other potential offensive weapons including Lewis Matton, David Citron, Marc Perkuhn, Lewis Johnson and Schulz. Hofstra was picked to place first in the CAA North Division, which also includes Stony Brook, Monmouth, Drexel and Northeastern. The Pride’s CAA home opener is scheduled for this Saturday against Drexel at 7 p.m. Roche has pieced together a challenging non-conference schedule to position Hofstra for a possible at-large NCAA Tournament which the Pride obtained last year after falling to Stony Brook in the CAA semifinals. Hofstra hosts 7th-ranked Vermont in a rematch of last year’s NCAA Tournament thriller on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. and Ivy League power Princeton on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. “We got unlucky in the semifinals last year but because we had a tough schedule and our national ranking was high we still got into the tournament,” Roche said. “We’ve got a long way to go with a lot of really difficult games coming up, but with the difficulty of the schedule we have if we get 11 or 12 wins you would imagine we would be in that position again.”

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In office since 2018, Republican Assemblyman John Mikulin may face an easy path to re-election. His Democratic opponent, Sunita Lofters, declined to be interviewed. Mikulin represents the 17th Assembly District, which winds through Massapequa, North Massapequa, Plainedge and South Farmingdale and stretches west to Levittown and East Meadow. A resident of Bethpage, Mikulin, 38, and his wife, Corinne, a librarian in the Hicksville school district, have two sons, 2-year-old Quentin and 2-month-old Zachary. The assemblyman is an active parishioner at St. James Roman Catholic Church, in Seaford. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School, in Hicksville, and earned a bachelor’s degree in government and a master’s in public administration at St. John’s University, and a law degree at Touro Law Center. He has been president of the Island Trees Library board, and served as deputy attorney for the Town of Hempstead before being elected to the Assembly in a special election. The district’s population was 129,463 as of the most recent census, according to Census Reporter. The breakdown by ethnicity is 68 percent white, 16 percent Hispanic, 11 percent Asian and 2 percent Black. Voter enrollment is 38 percent Republican, 29.3 percent Democratic and 28.4 percent independent. In 2024, Mikulin won re-election with 65.3 percent of the vote. He is the ranking member of the Assembly’s Consumer Affairs Committee, and a member of the Codes, Judiciary, Education, Election Law and Banking committees. His priority, as a legislator, Mikulin said, is to con-

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Republican Assemblyman John Mikulin prides himself on helping his constituents with a wide range of issues and problems. tinue advocating for stricter penalties for criminals, especially violent criminals. He regards the Democratic-initiated criminal justice and bail reform legislation as “a disaster.” Mikulin is the sponsor of legislation that would mandate a life sentence without the possibility of parole for anyone who murders a child. “We need to make sure that our people are safe,” he said. “The No. 1 priority of government is to make sure that people are safe, and right now we are failing to do that.” Mikulin voted against the state’s Medical Assis-

tance in Dying Act, which was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul and will allow medical aid to end the lives of terminally ill New Yorkers who have less than six months to live. Mikulin said he believes that the measure does not have the kinds of controls and oversight that it needs. He generally opposes any legislation that would facilitate assisted suicide, but supports palliative care and anything else that is needed to make a person who is terminally ill more comfortable. He is also unequivocal in his opposition to legislation enacted as part of this year’s state budget, in which the state has imposed restrictions on cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities, and prohibited law enforcement officers from wearing masks while interacting with the public. Mikulin opposes the current practice by the Assembly’s Democratic majority to include unrelated pieces of legislation in the state budget that might not pass scrutiny if introduced on their own. “The budget bill should be a clean bill involving only our finances,” he said. Mikulin prides himself on helping his constituents with individual challenges. “If you call my office, you may not always get the answer that you want,” he said, “but we work to help out each and every individual, no matter who you are and what the problem is.”

East Meadow native draws on lifetime of work sections covering the early “Cradle of Aviation” period from 1908 to 1917, World War I, the years between the wars, World War II and the postwar era. A significant focus is placed on the World War II years. Joshua Stoff, curator of the Cradle of Aviation Museum, assisted Martin with research. “He’s kind of the unofficial Mitchel Field historian, and he’s really knowledgeable on it,” Stoff said. Stoff said Martin has spent decades documenting the field, including its aviation crashes, important figures and individual events. “He leaves no stone unturned,” Stoff said. “He’s really trying to preserve the legacy and document it and pass it on for future generations to show what happened here and how important it was.” Martin said connecting with the families of those featured in the book was among the most rewarding parts of his research. Descendants entrusted him with photographs, letters and other materials to help tell their relatives’ stories. “I feel I’m keeping their memories alive so that they’re not forgotten, and that was kind of really the impetus for the book,” Martin said. Gary Monti, a former director of museum operations at the Cradle of

Aviation Museum who collaborated with Martin and wrote the book’s introduction, said the project underscores Long Island’s place in aviation history. “Long Island’s role in aviation was monumental,” Monti said. Martin hopes the book will encourage residents to recognize the history surrounding them. “People don’t realize, you know, when people drive past Hempstead Turnpike and drive past Mitchel Field, they don’t realize or appreciate the sacrifices that took place there for the freedoms that we enjoy today,” he said. The nonfiction book is available at the Cradle of Aviation Museum and on Amazon. For those interested in learning more about the book and Martin’s work, he will discuss it during an Author Visit & Discussion with Westbury’s Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Westbury Memorial Public Library. Re gistration is required through the Westbury library’s website. Visit WestburyLibrary.org for more information.

paul r. martin with a copy of his book in his basement bar, which he modeled after an air force base noncommissioned officers club.

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Barbara Harris brings classics to Eisenhower Park Music from one of the defining girl groups of the 1960s came to Eisenhower Park when Barbara Harris, an original member of The Toys, took the stage for a noontime concert Aug. 12. Harris performed at the park’s Parking Field 1 as part of Nassau County’s summer concert programming, giving Long Islanders an opportunity to hear a performer whose career stretches back more than six decades. Harris is best known as a member of The Toys, the New York-based pop trio that rose to national prominence in the mid-1960s with “A Lover’s Concerto.” Harris began singing in churches before moving to Queens when she was 11. While in high school, she sang with a group of young performers that eventually evolved into a trio with Barbara Parritt and June Montiero. The three became The Toys and signed with DynoVoice Records. The group found its biggest success in 1965 with “A Lover’s Concerto,” written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell. Drawing its melody from the classical “Minuet in G major,” the song climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold more than 2 million copies. The Toys followed the hit with “Attack!,” which reached the Billboard Top 20 in 1966. During their years together, The Toys appeared on popular television music programs including “Hullabaloo” and “Shindig!” and toured with singer-song-

Barbara Harris of the New York-grown group, The Toys, performed at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 12, serenading the crowd with classic hits. writer Gene Pitney. They also appeared in the 1967 film “It’s a Bikini World,” performing “Attack!” Although the original group disbanded in the late 1960s, Harris continued performing, carrying the music that first brought The Toys national attention to audiences decades later. Her Aug. 12 appearance at Eisenhower Park offered Nassau County concertgoers a midday dose of 1960s pop and a chance to hear music from one of New York’s homegrown vocal groups. –Jordan Vallone

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Advocates call for county to cut ties with ICE New state law, which Blakeman calls ‘completely misguided,’ orders end to cooperation agreements By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

With a new state law taking effect that ends local immigration enforcement agreements, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and immigrant advocates called on Nassau County last week to end its cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and comply with the law. An Aug. 25 news conference outside Nassau County Police Department headquarters, in Mineola, included members of Make the Road Action, the New York for All Coalition and the Long Island Immigrant Justice Alliance. Speakers mad the point that the new law is meant to prevent law enforcement agencies from using local resources for federal immigration enforcement. Solages said the law comes as immigrant communities face uncertainty about their status and concerns about immigration enforcement. “It’s a tumultuous time right now in our community,” she said. Fears about immigration enforcement, Solages said, can undermine public safety when residents avoid police or emergency services. “There are victims of crimes who are afraid to come forward,” she said. “There are people who are having emergency situations who are afraid to call police or ambulance because they might get into deportation proceedings.” “We need to make sure that we’re building trust with communities,” she said. Local police should continue their public safety work, Solages said, without using local resources for federal immigration enforcement. “We want to make sure that our public safety continues, our public safety officers and law enforcement keeps doing their work,”

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Robert Agyemang, the New York Immigration Coalition’s vice president of advocacy, spoke outside Nassau County Police Department headquarters in Mineola on Aug. 25, calling for an end to the county’s cooperation with ICE. she said, but not using our local resources to do federal immigration.” Kiana Bierra-Anderson, Long Island director of Make the Road New York, criticized County Executive Bruce Blakeman for using local resources to support federal immigration enforcement. “Nassau County workers are losing their jobs, children are losing their parents and small businesses are reporting losing revenues,” Bierra-Anderson said. Cheryl Keshner, a community advocate for Long Island’s Empire Justice Center, said that immigration enforcement had spread fear among immigrant resi-

dents, and could deter people from reporting crimes or seeking emergency help. Keshner raised the case of Santos Banegas Reyes, an immigrant who died after being detained by immigration authorities. She called for answers about his death, and supporters at the news conference chanted, “Justice for Santos.” The criticism came one day before Blakeman said that Nassau County would comply with the state law and end its cooperation agreement with ICE. At a news conference Wednesday in Mineola, Blakeman called the state law “completely misguided” and said it would make Nassau County less safe. “I am a law-and-order county executive,” he said. “I believe in the rule of law, even when it’s a bad law, and this is a very, very bad and dangerous law.” Blakeman added that the Nassau County attorney had notified ICE and sent termination notices to the agency. He said the county would continue working with ICE where permitted by law. “Whatever we are allowed to do within the confines of the law, we will do,” Blakeman said. Bryan Flanagan, ICE’s assistant field office director, who appeared with Blakeman, said that ending the agreement removed what he called a public safety tool. “New Yorkers deserve a clear understanding of what ended yesterday,” Flanagan said. “This decision has removed a proven public safety tool.” He said that ICE would continue its federal immigration enforcement work without the agreement. Blakeman defended the county’s previous cooperation with ICE, saying that the agreement allowed local law enforcement to work with federal authorities in cases involving people accused of crimes.

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Seasonal flowers bring color and character to your home as we transition to fall.

Fresh from the garden

“Just another band from East L.A,” is the legendary band’s motto. Since 1973, Los Lobos has been putting their own spin on Mexican folk music to embrace rock, punk, country, soul, R&B, and more. The band broke through with its Grammywinning 1983 recording “Anselma” and 1984’s “How Will the Wolf Survive?,” but its biggest commercial success came with its 1987 cover of Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” which topped charts in the U.S. and U.K. Over five decades, the band has built a devoted international following with its adventurous recordings and acclaimed live performances.. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. The reseult is a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for information.

Ease into the new season in color By Karen Bloom

all may be knocking on the door, but there’s no need to put away the flowers just yet. As the seasons shift, summer’s vibrant blooms can continue to brighten patios, porches, balconies and interiors, offering an easy way to savor the lingering days of warm weather. Whether enjoyed beside a favorite book and a cold drink or gathered into a colorful centerpiece, fresh flowers can make even an ordinary afternoon feel like a celebration. There are endless ways to bring that seasonal beauty to your surroundings. In fact, this in-between time of year can be one of the best times to enjoy summer’s bounty when the garden is still generous with color but the first hints of autumn are beginning to appear. The key is to have fun with it. Mix colors, textures, greenery and branches, experiment with different containers and let the flowers reflect the season — and your own personality. With a little creativity, you can keep summer’s cheerful spirit around a while longer while gently welcoming the cozy days of fall.

Let summer linger

Late-summer gardens are still bursting with possibilities. Dahlias, gladioli and lilies come in an astonishing range of colors, shapes and sizes — and they make stunning arrangements. Rather than reaching for a ready-made bouquet, gather a mix of loose flowers, foliage and branches and create your own. Arrange them in a favorite vase or container, then display the finished bouquet indoors or outside for an instant dose of color.

Make a statement

Let your floral arrangements reflect your personal style. Choose a sturdy vase or planter for outdoor displays, or scatter several smaller vessels across a table for a more playful look. To help cut flowers stay fresh, trim the stems diagonally before placing them in water and keep arrangements in a

shady spot. Change the water regularly and, during lingering warm spells, check them daily. Outdoors, a few rocks or some sand in the bottom of a container can help keep it steady when the breeze picks up. For an inviting finishing touch, surround your arrangement with candles, lanterns or other seasonal accents. A simple floral display can turn a patio table into a cozy gathering spot for those last leisurely days outdoors. Let nature have its moment Summer-flowering bulbs can keep the garden colorful for weeks, while also attracting pollinators and supporting biodiversity. Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, and remember that some bulbs, including dahlias and gladioli, can be lifted after flowering and stored in a frost-free place to replant next year. And there’s a whole world of unusual bulbs to consider for future gardens, including calla lilies, pineapple lilies, freesias and Blazing Star. Planning ahead now can help ensure another spectacular display when warm weather returns.

A lily for all seasons

If lilies are already growing in your garden, you have an especially versatile bloom at your fingertips. Their elegant flowers range from pristine white and creamy yellow to rich reds and purples — making them equally at home on a terrace, balcony or dining table. Potted lilies can also transition easily between outdoor and indoor spaces. A bouquet of lilies makes a beautiful statement on its own, but they also pair effortlessly with other seasonal flowers. Combine them with dahlias and gladioli in late summer, or bring them into fall with branches and foliage for an arrangement with a more autumnal feel. With their variety of colors, forms and fragrances, lilies offer endless opportunities to refresh a floral display as the seasons change.

Blooms for the soul

Flowers do more than brighten a room — they can brighten a mood, too. There’s something inherently soothing about selecting blooms, arranging them in a vase and taking the time to appreciate their color, texture and fragrance. Even the simple ritual of creating a bouquet can provide a welcome moment of calm. So before summer slips away completely, gather a few favorite blooms and bring them to the table. After all, there’s no better way to ease into fall than with a little beauty still in bloom.

Australian Pink Floyd Show The Australian Pink Floyd Show’s The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour is a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans everywhere. This critically acclaimed tribute has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show features a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes The Lords of 52nd Street, the legendary New York band known for backing up Billy Joel and classic hits.

Join film historians and reader services at East Meadow Public Library for the screening of a mystery by Edgar Allen Poe.

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

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• Where: 1886 Front St. East Meadow • Time: 6:30 p.m. • Contact: EastMeadow.info

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End of Summer Festival

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church of East Meadow hosts a festival. With =ethnic and BBQ foods, live music, bouncy house and kids’ games, flea market, basket raffle, $1,000 cash prize raffle, and church tours. Free admission. • Where: 369 Green Ave., East Meadow • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Contact: htocem.org or (516) 483-3649

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Storybook Stroll. Little listeners are invited to participate in a guided stroll through the Gardens, with a reading of “Mossy” by Jan Brett. The new and improved stroll route starts out at the map stand. Along the way, discover nature’s wonders, in the formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and handson craft for each child to take home. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Rock on

Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series concludes with Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter and The Who tribute band Who’s Next. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

BOE meets

The Board of Education holds its first meeting during the regular school year. All are encouraged to attend.

CCE Nassau welcomes all to their farm stand in Eisenhower Park, Field 8.

• Where: Eisenhower Park, Field 8, off Merrick and Stewart Avenues • Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: CCENassau.org

‘The Masque of the Red Death’ screening

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Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage. Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson — Elton John’s official stunt and body double for various “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour projects. Hand picked by Elton and David Furnish for the role, it was Rus’ own live Broadway-esque production “The Rocket Man Show” that got him noticed. Witness the magic and live persona of a 1970’s Elton, recreated like no other. Rus storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock and roller. This is a detailed re-creation of Elton concert’s • Where: The Paramount, that’s not to be missed. Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes 370 New York Ave., Huntington wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic • Time: 8 p.m. boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski • Contact: ticketmaster.com or tuxedo from 1984. paramountny.com

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Amazing Animal Encounter

Join Long Island Children’s Museum’s animal educator in the Hive Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of the museum’s “residents.” Meet some of our real-life animals up close. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 1:30-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers

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

necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together. • Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org

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East Meadow/ Clarke High School Meet-theTeacher night Parents can meet their children’s teachers at EMHS and WTCHS’s Meet-theTeacher night. • Where: East Meadow, W.T. Clarke High School • Time: 6:30 p.m. • Contact: EMUFSD.us for more information

Tea and Tour

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes visitors to enjoy a delightful afternoon tea at Orchard Hill, featuring an elegant spread of tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts, perfectly paired with a selection of fine teas. After your meal, enjoy a seasonal garden tour led by one

of our knowledgeable volunteer docents. $65. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 1-3 p.m.; also Sept. 10 and Sept. 17 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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An evening with Kelly Bishop

Molloy’s Madison Theatre and Theodore’s Books will presents an evening with awardwinning actress Kelly Bishop. Best known for her role as Emily Gilmore on the Emmy Awardwinning series “Gilmore Girls,” Bishop discusses her memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl,” and reflect on her six-decade career in entertainment, including her Tony Award-winning performance in the original Broadway production of “A Chorus Line” and roles in “Dirty Dancing” and other acclaimed projects. Each ticket includes a paperback copy of her memoir. • Where: Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

• Where: Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: EMUFSD.us

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Veterans Picnic/ Resource Fair

Nassau County hosts a veterans picnic and resource fair. RSVP is required by Sept. 14. • Where: Eisenhower Park, Field 6 • Time: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Contact: Call to reserve space and learn more at (516) 572-0564

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POW-MIA Night Vigil

Nassau County holds a remembrance ceremony to honor POWs and MIAs by reading the names of local heroes. • Where: Eisenhower Park, Veterans Memorial Plaza, Merrick and Stewart Avenues • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 572-6565

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

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER; AMERICANA FUNDING CORP.; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, SUCCESSOR TO CHEMICAL BANK, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12”, the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not

personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered Aug. 6, 2026 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses thereon to premises k/a Section 11, Block 6, Lot 31-32. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. 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 tax lien holder 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 tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: August 5, 2025 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #103135 161684 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCAITES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. GREGORY GIORGIO, et al, Defts. Index #613941/2025. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 23, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 50, Block 585, Lot 2. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. The foreclosure auction will be held, “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. JOY BUNCH, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021. #103082 161680

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO. 624939/2025 Date Filed: 08/07/2026 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is: The location of real property being foreclosed. FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, against UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET P. CARLON, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-ofkin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint; JOAN A. MURPHY, AS NEXT OF KIN AND HEIR AT LAW OF MARGARET P. CARLON; JEAN C. DANGLER, AS NEXT OF

KIN AND HEIR AT LAW OF MARGARET P. CARLON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; and “JOHN DOE No. 1’’ through ‘’JOHN DOE No. 100’’ inclusive, the name of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendant(s). To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff’s attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2020-3, Plaintiff AGAINST RAYMOND S. FERGUSON AKA RAYMOND FERGUSON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 6, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 187 Urban Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Westbury (Outside of the Incorporated Village), Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11 Block 27 Lots 65, 66 & 67. Approximate amount of judgment $617,958.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609668/2024. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO.: 616656/2025 DATE FILED: 8/5/2025 SUMMONS L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Plaintiff, -againstLUCIEN LEE and EMMA LEE, if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through LUCIEN LEE and EMMA LEE, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff,

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Coldwell Banker American Homes also supplied lunch bags. “It’s an absolute collaborative effort,” Reinhardt said. “Without the support from everyone and all the support we receive, I don’t think we would be able to do it.” The Kiwanis Club receives school supply wish lists from the district, which it share with members and re s i d e n t s. Re i n hardt added that the club had also re c e ive d a n o ny m o u s d o n at i o n s from people who s aw t h e d r ive JennIfer advertised online. reInhardt Club President Board member, Donna Goldstein, Kiwanis Club who also serves as of East Meadow a library secretary at Barnum Woods Elementary School, said that the response from the community has been particularly meaningful this year, noting that she has received more calls and emails than in previous years from people asking how they can receive supplies. “I’m the president, but I happen to work in this district,” Goldstein said. “To me it is wonderful to see the kids all happy, not worried about these things.”

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east meadow Kiwanis members gathered at Borrelli’s, in east meadow, to pack donated items. Rather than simply giving children backpacks, the Kiwanis Club gives the district’s social workers supplies to distribute throughout the school year. Goldstein said the goal is to make sure children have the tools they need to begin the school year fully prepared.

“We’re here for you. We hear you,” she said. “We’re wishing them a great school year.” For Diane Krug, a past Kiwanis president, the impact of the drive is especially visible when students receive their supplies. “It’s enough to make you cry,”

Krug said of seeing students light up when they receive the donations. And that, club members say, is what the annual drive is ultimately about: making sure every student has the chance to return to school with the supplies they need and a smile on their face.

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or much of my decade-long tenure in the Nassau County Legislature, the fight to loosen the addictive grasp of nicotine on our society has been at the forefront of my legislative mission. My passion for this issue, and the years of work we have done collectively to protect our youth, makes two recent edicts by President Trump’s Food and Drug Administration especially appalling to me. On Aug. 4, the FDA signed off on a series of On Plus nicotine pouch products made by Helix Innovations LLC. They are used in the same way that antitobacco crusader, former major league catcher and broadcaster Joe Garagiola used to refer to as “spit tobacco,” but without the stained teeth or the disgusting spit. Considering how the recently approved flavors include Rich Berry, Autumn Spice and Cappuccino, it’s little wonder why these highly addictive prod-

ucts are soaring in popularity among our youth. But the FDA gave them the green light anyway. Then there was the similarly inexplicable decision this spring, when the FDA awarded its first-ever approval for the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, ostensibly under the guise that they were aimed at adults hoping to cut back or quit smoking. The data is clear: Flavored products get kids hooked on nicotine. Former FDA Administrator Dr. Marty Makary — whom the administration forced out of his role this spring — said so himself in an interview with ABC News last year. Yet as teen vaping rates have reached their lowest levels in a decade, the FDA retreated, and the Big Vape lobby is reaping the rewards at the expense of public health. When I was elected to the Legislature in 2016, I was entrusted with the honor and responsibility of succeeding the late, great Judy Jacobs in office. Judy was ahead of the curve in many meaningful ways, especially when it came to protecting our young people from the

influence of Big Tobacco and the scourge of nicotine addiction. Before her untimely passing, she was the lead sponsor of legislation that sought to prohibit the sale of nicotine products to anyone under age 21 in Nassau County. When I took office, I knew that getting “Tobacco 21” passed and signed into law would be one of my most important priorities, and in May 2018, we succeeded — making it the law that, from Manhattan to Montauk, you had to be 21 to buy nicotine products. It became apparent, however, that the battlefield was rapidly evolving. As was proven to be true in the past, the tobacco and nicotine industries were targeting our youth for addiction — but instead of Joe Camel and the Marlboro Man being their Trojan horses, their new vessels were candy- and fruit-flavored vaping products. I responded by authoring and passing bipartisan legislation in late 2019 that banned the sale of most flavored vape products in Nassau, which became a model for statewide prohibition, and banning advertising of flavored vape

he data is clear: Flavored pouch products and e-cigarettes get kids hooked.

products near places where children commonly congregate, like playgrounds, schools and parks. The Trump administration’s latest actions threaten to dramatically undermine years of hard-fought progress across our nation, and it’s an absolute travesty — but not terribly surprising — that his FDA would prioritize Big Vape’s profits over the long-term health and wellness of our children. We would all be far better served if Trump, his FDA, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. paid more attention to keeping our lettuce and blueberries safe than carving out giveaways for the corporate robber barons who get rich off people who become addicted to nicotine. In the aftermath of these dangerously misguided decisions, the laws we passed in Nassau County have become even more important in the fight to protect our youth from being exposed to addictive substances, and I will not waver in my commitment to do all I can to restore sanity to our public discourse on this critical issue. Arnold W. Drucker, of Plainview, represents Nassau County’s 16th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s deputy minority leader.

Fulfilling our promises to the 9/11 community

ecades after the worst terrorist attacks in our history, on Sept. 11, 2001, we continue to feel the aftershocks here on Long Island and beyond. As we approach the 25th anniversary of that day, our nation has a solemn obligation to honor the innocent victims, the first responders and their families, and to hold the perpetrators accountable. Honoring our heroes and the 9/11 community includes guaranteeing that survivors have access to the health care they need. We must also ensure that those still grappling with the loss of family members receive the compensation they are owed from the governments that supported the attacks. Finally, it is our duty to preserve the memories of our fallen first responders. In Congress, I will continue to fight for the 9/11 community and ensure that impacted families receive the justice, care and recognition they deserve. After the attacks, first responders, survivors and volunteers who worked at what became ground zero developed

debilitating conditions from their exposure to toxins. The tireless advocacy of leaders of the 9/11 community led to the creation of the World Trade Center Health Program in 2011, which became a lifeline for thousands to receive care at no cost. That includes nearly 7,000 survivors in New York’s 4th Congressional District. But the program has faced ongoing funding shortages. That’s why I proudly championed bipartisan legislation to right this wrong and fully fund its work. This year the bill became law, and provided long-sought certainty for the thousands of Americans who rely on the WTCHP. Despite this victory, the administration has disrupted the program by removing leadership, cutting staff and driving up wait times for critical care. I joined my New York congressional colleagues on both sides of the aisle to demand that the administration honor its duty to the 9/11 community and reverse course. No one whose health was affected should ever worry about accessing the care they require. We must also ensure that the governments that supported Al Qaeda pay what they owe victims’ families. In 2015,

Congress established the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund for victims’ families to obtain some justice and compensation from the perpetrators. While no amount of money can ever make up for the devastating losses of Sept. 11, this fund will provide some relief to the families. They have obtained legal judgments against countries that supported Al Qaeda, including Iran, but those judgments remain unpaid. That’s why I led a bipartisan effort urging President Trump to ensure that Iran pays the billions of dollars it owes to 9/11 families. I also introduced bipartisan legislation to provide targeted financing to ensure that the fund dependably delivers compensation to victims’ families. For 25 years they have waited for justice for what they have endured, and I won’t stop fighting to ensure that they receive it. Finally, we can never forget, nor fully repay, the 9/11 first responders. We can, however, honor their courage by ensuring that their names are never forgotten. Thousands of them, including Detectives Luis Alvarez, Brian Lavin and Patrick Franzone, from Nassau County, embodied the very best of our

e must continue to honor those who died, and take care of the survivors.

nation before their lives were tragically cut short by 9/11-related illnesses. To preserve their memory, I proudly passed bipartisan legislation to fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum so that future generations can learn the history of that dark day. To honor Alvarez, I recently introduced legislation that would rename the U.S. post office in his hometown of Oceanside in his memory. Alvarez was a staunch advocate for his fellow 9/11 first responders, and moved Congress to permanently replenish the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund before he died of cancer in 2019. I’m proud to have the support of the entire New York delegation, Democrats and Republicans, behind this bill and to move it closer to passage, forever memorializing Alvarez’s legacy. As the historic anniversary approaches, there is still much more work to do to honor and care for the 9/11 community. I won’t stop fighting to ensure that our first responders and survivors have the care they need, that 9/11 families obtain justice and compensation from the financiers of the heinous attacks, and that our lost heroes are never forgotten. We owe the 9/11 community a solemn duty, and we must continue to fulfill it. Laura A. Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.

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s a new school year gets underway, students are returning to classrooms on campuses across Long Island. They are also returning to athletic fields, courts, tracks and pools, rehearsal halls and laboratories, where they will spend countless hours training, practicing and studying for everything from football games to band and choir concerts and stage productions to science fairs and art shows, at which they will represent their schools. That makes this an ideal time for communities to remember that supporting local schools means more than voting on the district budget, following test scores and celebrating a championship after the fact. One of the simplest and most meaningful ways residents can support young people is by showing up. Extracurricular school activities are an important part of the fabric of our communities. For students, participation is about far more than wins and losses or hitting the perfect musical note. These activities offer them opportunities to build confidence, learn discipline, develop teamwork and leadership skills, overcome adversity and form friendships that can last long after graduation. The lessons learned from being part of a team, a music ensemble or the cast

letters Our laws assume, incorrectly, that our leaders have integrity To the Editor: The fundamental faith of its people that elections are fair and safe are the hallmarks of a democracy. Sowing doubt is how autocracies take hold. In other countries, it is illegal to spread false or seriously misleading information attacking the integrity of the electoral process. Article 323 of Brazil’s Electoral Code makes it a crime for candidates to knowingly spread false facts about political parties or candidates. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting to overturn the results of the 2022 election after spreading unfounded claims about election fraud. In this country, there are slander and defamation laws. However, politicians are exempt. Why? In England, Section 106 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 makes it illegal to make a false

of the school play can’t be taught in a classroom. Working with peers toward a common goal teaches cooperation and accountability. Performing in public, whether leaping to spike a volleyball or playing an instrument, requires courage and confidence. But while coaches, advisers and families play essential roles in supporting these students, the encouragement of the larger community matters, too. An energetic crowd sends a message to students that their efforts are noticed and appreciated. It lets them know that the hours they’ve devoted to practicing over the summer, after school and on weekends mean something beyond the performance. It reminds them that they aren’t simply playing for themselves, but representing a school and a community that is behind them. And supporting your schools’ athletes and performers doesn’t have to be complicated. Get in the car. Bring the family. Invite a friend or neighbor. Spend an afternoon at a soccer match or a crosscountry meet. Attend the concert. Go to the play. You don’t need to know every rule. You don’t need to have a child or a grandchild on the team or on the stage. You just have to show up. Attending a school event can also be a reminder of what makes a community

special. Games and performances bring students, parents, teachers, alumni and neighbors together. They’re an opportunity for community members to see young people working hard, supporting one another and taking pride in the name on their uniforms. The musician performing on stage, the artist displaying a painting and the student presenting a science project deserve encouragement just as much as the athlete scoring a goal. Supporting students means recognizing achievement, effort and creativity in all their forms. As the new academic year takes shape, residents of every school district should make an effort to get out of the house and become part of the experience. Check the local school calendar, and choose a game, performance or event. Our schools are among the centers of community life, and the students who walk their halls today will help shape our communities tomorrow. A few hours spent cheering them on may seem like a small gesture, but to a young person who looks into the crowd and sees a community supporting them, that can mean the world. This school year, let’s do more than applaud our students from afar. Let’s show up for them.

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re there safe alternatives to PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals? Yes, plenty of them. As a 2024 article in Smithsonian magazine began: “On April 6, 1938, a group of chemists at DuPont gathered around part of their latest experiment: a plain metal cylinder. It supposedly contained tetrafluoroethylene, a colorless gas. But when they opened the valve, no gas came out. … Eventually someone realized they needed to cut open the cylinder to see what was going on. They found the interior of the metal unexpectedly coated with a slippery white powder.” “Since it was discovered,” the piece continued, “Teflon and its chemical descendants, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have spread everywhere. … These molecules are so common that a 2015 study found the chemicals in 97 percent of Americans’ blood. And once they make it into our bodies, medical researchers are finding that the long-lasting chemicals could be wreaking havoc.” Indeed, a study by the International Journal of Environmental

LeTTers statement about a candidate’s personal character or conduct to affect an election. Candidates can be disqualified from standing for or holding office for three years. More serious corrupt practices can result in a five-year disqualification. Authoritarian regimes send militias to the polls, and spread false claims of voter fraud to intimidate voters and undermine confidence in elections. Are Republicans in this country acting any differently? The one lesson we should have learned from Jan. 6, 2021, is that our laws depend too heavily on the integrity of those in power. Our Constitution has baby teeth — important protections that can be too easily ignored or exploited by those willing to disregard democratic nor ms. Congress must enact stronger laws to give our democracy its permanent teeth: clear, enforceable safeguards with real consequences for those who try to undermine it. CLAUDIA BORECkY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club Merrick

Research and Public Health, and other studies, have linked PFAS to maladies including cancer. DuPont’s motto through the years has been Better Living Through Chemistry. A lawsuit brought in July by New York state Attorney General Letitia James questions that rosy slogan, presenting evidence that the suit claims shows that DuPont and other corporations “knew for decades that PFAS pose substantial dangers to public health and the environment.” With Suffolk and Nassau counties dependent on a sole-source aquifer that is being impacted by PFAS, and with people elsewhere in the nation and world affected in a variety of ways, what are the safe alternatives? In fact, substitute products are listed and clearly presented on a variety of websites. An excellent online source is that of the Washington, D.C.-based Environmental Working Group. Others include PFAS Central, of the Californiabased Green Science Policy Institute, and the Natural Resources Defense Council. Even the American Chemical Society offers a list of “530 potential alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS,” acknowledging that they are “linked to health risks” includ-

ing “certain cancers.” The Environmental Working Group presents hundreds of listings divided by “Products Covered,” Brand” and “Company Policy,” and links to them for further details. Under “Carpets and Rugs,” for example, the retail chain Lowe’s states that “all [of its] indoor residential carpet and rugs are free of PFAS chemicals.” Under “Cookware,” Green Life states, “We’ve cut out the toxins — PFAS, PFOA … so you can cook without worry.” Under “Cosmetics & Personal Care,” Sephora says, “PFAS compounds: Prohibited.” Under “Dental Care,” Radius Floss says, “Our USDA Organic Floss is 100% … PFAS free.” Under “Food Packaging,” Pactiv Evergreen says its products are “PFAS-free.” Under “Furniture, Office & Bedding,” Herman Miller says its products are “PFAS-free.” Under “Apparel,” Levi Straus & Co. says it bans “all related PFAS” in its clothing. As to claims that there are no alternatives to a given toxic product, a historical example of that not ringing true involves the Monsanto Company and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs. Monsanto started manufacturing PCBs in 1929, and, decades later, feared that they would be banned in the United

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States after being outlawed in Japan. There, PCBs had leaked into rice oil, people got sick and some died. PCBs were being used widely, especially as an insulating fluid in electrical systems. Despite Monsanto’s claims that there were no adequate substitutes, PCBs were banned in the U.S. in 1979. What has substituted for them? Nothing space-age — just mineral oil. In New York state, there’s an initiative called PFAS-Free NY, which describes itself as a “broad group of organizations, advocates and impacted community members who have come together to fight for a PFAS-free New York.” Earlier this year, it issued a statement headed, “Limiting PFAS Exposure is Central Priority for Advocates This Legislative Session.” Several measures on PFAS didn’t make it through the State Legislature last year. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, of Manhattan, chair of the chamber’s Environmental Conservation Committee, says that PFAS “have infiltrated our bodies and the environment, creating a toxic cycle that endangers both people and ecosystems. The only way to break this cycle is to eliminate these chemicals.” 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.

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