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Civic group rallies for Colombia and Sepp could do to help and was given information about the types of supplies that were W h e n L y d i a C a c c a m o needed and where donations lear ned that a devastating were being collected. For about a week, Caccamo earthquake had struck western Colombia, she wanted to find a and Sepp collected donations from community members way to help. Caccamo and Karen Sepp, a f t e r s p re a d i n g t h e wo rd through the Western the Western Nassau Nassau Democratic Democratic Club’s Club, other Nassau directors for FrankCounty Democratic lin Square, org aclubs and the Joe nized a weeklong Schnablo and Joylet collection drive for Wi l l i a m s c a m families affected by paigns. They filled the Aug. 10 earthSepp’s truck with quake. emergency supplies T he 7.4-ma gni ranging from tude temblor struck hygiene products western Colombia, CARL GERRATO and diapers to first causing widespread president, aid supplies, cleandestruction and Western Nassau ing products and damaging homes, other necessities. hospitals and other Democratic Club The Colombia infrastructure. The disaster prompted a humani- effort followed other communitarian response as community service projects organized by ties organized to provide food, the Democratic club, including medical supplies, hygiene prod- h e l p i n g s e n d s u p p l i e s t o ucts and other necessities to Ukraine and supporting local food banks and churches. those affected by the quake. “We get food for food banks,” In Franklin Square, the response began with a personal Sepp said. “There are some connection. Caccamo said she churches that we donate to.” The collection for Colombia learned about the quake from a coworker who has family in gave Franklin Square residents Colombia. She asked what she CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Ayden Parris, 10, holds up one of the medals he has earned during a standout year in competitive diving.

A local fifth-grader reaches new heights in his diving By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

For Ayden Parris, a fifth grader at Polk Street School in Franklin Square, the sport of diving is more than learning how to twist, flip and enter the water — it’s taken him across the country, introduced him to friends from different states and, this summer, helped him reach the top of the podium. The 10-year-old won the USA Diving Junior Nationals in the 1-meter and 3-meter events this summer, adding to a series of strong finishes that have made for a most

memorable year. Ayden also won the AAU national championships in the 1-meter, 3-meter and platform events in July in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Earlier in the year, he won the AAU Red, White and Blue Championships and was one of the top point scorers at the USA Diving Zones competition in June. For his mother, Colleen Parris, watching her son win a national championship was an extremely emotional moment. “I cried when he won,” Parris said. “He wanted so badly because last year at USA CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

A new era begins for the return of Belmont Park By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

After three years of construction, Belmont Park is set to welcome horse racing back to Elmont on Friday, Sept. 18. The new facility marks a major shift from the former Belmont Park, featuring a modern grandstand, expanded fan spaces and new dining and hospitality options. The reopening will also include live entertainment, including a performance by country music star Dierks Bentley. Although the project is not yet complete, visitors will get their first look at the new venue during the three-day Return to Racing event from Sept. 18 to 20. Here are three things to know before heading to Belmont Park for opening weekend.

Belmont Park returns with a Dierks Bentley Performance Racing returns to Belmont Park on Friday, Sept. 18, with more than a typical day at the track. Country music performer Dierks Bentley is scheduled to perform as part of the Return to Racing celebration. His performance will also be featured during the “Belmont Park: Return to Racing” broadcast on FOX from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. General admission for Sept. 18 is $50 and includes complimentary food and beverage options and a commemorative program. Opening-day ticket proceeds will benefit the NYRA Foundation, which supports nonprofits, service providers and thoroughbred aftercare groups connected to horse racing in New York.

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Visitors will see a transformed Belmont Park, but construction will continue after opening day. The redevelopment’s centerpiece is a new five-story grandstand. For the Sept. 18 reopening, the first two floors will be open, while work continues on floors three through five. Those floors are expected to be finished in the first quarter of 2027. Capacity will also be limited during the venue’s early return. Belmont Park will accommodate up to 6,000 guests during opening weekend, Sept. 18 to 20, before capacity drops to 4,000 beginning Sept. 24 as construction continues. The initial two floors will offer bars, concessions, dining and hospitality options.

The new Belmont Park is designed to be more than a place to watch thoroughbred racing. Visitors can try new bars and concession areas, including Big Red’s, Homestretch Market, Silks and the Trackside Lounge. Premium hospitality spaces will include the Turf Club Restaurant and Lounge, The Overlook and The Stretch View. Award-winning chef and Food Network Iron Chef Marc Forgione has been named Belmont Park’s Signature Chef and will oversee menus at several premium locations. Outside the grandstand, guests can explore the backyard, paddock viewing areas and apron. Regular admission will be $10 on Sept. 19 and 20. Beginning Sept. 24, tickets will cost $7 in advance and $10 on the day of the event.

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Honorees pose for a group photo during the Jazz Créole Festival Aug. 22 at The Vault Café in Elmont.

Jazz Créole brings Caribbean culture to Elmont By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

The Jazz Créole Festival brought the sounds and traditions of the Caribbean to Elmont, giving the community a night of live music while raising money to support children in Haiti. The festival was held Aug. 22 at The Vault Café, a Haitian-owned venue in Elmont. It marked the first time the annual festival was held indoors, with organizers also using the event to support The Vault as it reopened following renovations. Kedner Stiven started the festival in August 2008 in Queens Village, New York. The event was originally called the Haitian Summer Jazz Festival, but about three years ago, Stiven changed the name to the Jazz Créole Festival because he wanted to open it up to more Caribbean communities. “I want everyone to be involved,” Stiven said. For Stiven, the festival is a way to keep cultural traditions alive. He said the event focuses on the roots of Caribbean culture and the influence of Africa and Haiti, particularly through music, food, dance and fashion. The festival does not use the same performers every year. Stiven said he chooses a new lineup each time, usually selecting between seven and 12 artists. “Every year is different, different setup, different colors,” Stiven said. “So we do differently, so people can be curious.” This year’s performers included Shedly Abraham, Ludwine Jo, Melly Sings, Jean Max Valcourt, Bobby Raymond, Bono, Martine Marseille, Monvelyno Alexis and Jean Ernst Pierre.

Marjorie Dejour, co-founder of the Kedner Stiven Foundation, said the festival gives audiences the opportunity to see artists whose careers extend well beyond New York. “They are international artists,” Dejour said. “They perform all around the world.” The music continued after the main festival with an after-party hosted by DJ Max Appeal. He played kompa and other Caribbean music, along with R&B, until 2 a.m. Stiven said the after-party was added in recent years to give younger people and adults a reason to stay later. The festival was held outdoors the previous year, but organizers decided to move inside this year. “We wanted to support them with their reopening,” Dejour said. Admission was $50, and attendees could also purchase food and drinks. Stiven said the admission fee helped raise money for the foundation, especially after the previous year’s free event brought in less funding. The Kedner Stiven Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2015. Its work includes operating a school in Haiti that provides free education and food for more than 250 children. Stiven said that mission is at the heart of the festival. “This is very important for us,” he said. “We want the support.” Stiven and Dejour also host “Caribbean Mixed,” a radio show dedicated to Caribbean culture that airs Wednesdays from 8 to 10 p.m. on 90.3 WHPC. The program can also be heard through NCCRadio.org, TuneIn, iHeart and the 90.3 WHPC app. Listeners can call 516-572-7440 during the show.

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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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Donated supplies were loaded into a vehicle as part of a local relief effort for those affected by the earthquake in Colombia. Donations collected in Franklin Square for those affected by the earthquake in Colombia were delivered to Puerto Plata Seafood on the Water, in Freeport, an authorized drop-off location for earthquake relief supplies bound for South America.

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a way to contribute directly to the relief effort, even though the disaster was thousands of miles away. Sepp and Caccamo drove the truck full of supplies to Puerto Plata Seafood on the Water in Freeport, where donations for the Colombia relief effort were being collected. For Carl Gerrato, president of the Western Nassau Democratic Club and a Franklin Square resident, the effort showed the willingness of people in the community to help when others face a crisis. “Our area is ethnically diverse,” Gerrato said. “It was a perfect opportunity to do something good.” Gerrato said the club is involved in community projects beyond its political work and looks for opportunities to support residents and communities in need. The Wester n Nassau Democratic Club, which is just over a year old, represents several communities, including Elmont, Bellerose, Bellerose Village, Floral Park, South Floral Park, South New Hyde Park, Stewart Manor, Franklin Square and West Hempstead. Each community has directors who help keep

the club informed about what is happening in their respective areas. The Colombia collection began after Caccamo learned about the needs of people affected by the earthquake and asked how she and Sepp could help. They then brought the information to the club and worked with other local organizations to spread the word about the collection. “Everybody was very generous with their donations,” Caccamo said. The club has previously participated in relief efforts, including collecting supplies for Ukraine. Members also support food banks and local churches through donations. For Caccamo, the effort was an opportunity to show that helping a community does not have to be limited by geography. “People should take care of the community and do what they can,” she said. After the supplies were dropped off in Freeport, Caccamo and Sepp said they were glad to know they were contributing to the broader relief effort. “We’re just happy that the supplies were delivered and on their way to the people who need them,” Caccamo said.

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10-year-old Ayden Parris dives to victory Diving he took third and fourth in the events, so he really wanted to win this year.” Ayden began diving about three or four summers ago through the Town of Hempstead’s learn-to-dive program at Echo Park. Parris, who coaches swimming, initially thought diving might be a way to encourage her son to stay involved in swimming. Instead, Ayden discovered a sport that he quickly embraced. He also competes in gymnastics, traveling to West Babylon to train and compete with BK Gymnastics Center because of the limited number of local boys’ gymnastics teams. That gymnastics training has become an important part of his development as a diver. Kieran Krowl, his gymnastics coach, said Ayden’s strength, flexibility, spatial awareness and ability to learn twisting techniques all translate to his success at diving. “He’s a fantastic gymnast,” Krowl said. “He’s great, and he’s a great diver. But even more than that, he’s just as good of a kid.” He added that Ayden stood out early because of his form and body control. “Sometimes when you just look at a kid, you know that he has it, whatever that is,” he said. “He has it in diving, but he definitely has it in gymnastics as well.” George Taylor III, Ayden’s diving coach with Long Island Divers, has worked with him for about two years. Taylor said Ayden is attentive, humble and enjoyable to coach. “He pays attention well,” Taylor said. “He’s very humble. He cuts for the other divers. Just kind of like a dream kid.” Taylor brings decades of experience to Ayden’s training and has coached divers including Andrew

Capobianco, who won a silver medal in synchronized 3-meter diving at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. For Taylor, however, Ayden’s potential is not simply about athletic ability. “He likes to compete,” Taylor said. “He really enjoys competing, which is a good thing.” Krowl said the difference between being a good athlete and becoming a champion often comes down to an athlete’s mindset. “They believe in themselves. They push themselves,” he said. “As a coach, I can’t want it more than the athlete, so it really — they are self-driven.” The 10-year-old is still at the beginning of his athletic journey, which, Kieran said, makes his progress especially exciting. “He’s working a double fold, which is a double twist on four,” he said. “As a 10-year-old, that’s pretty good.” Parris said her son’s success also has given him opportunities beyond competition. He is now a member of the AAU national team and was invited to travel to Germany and Poland, though the family decided not to make those trips. He also has prequalified for next year’s USA Diving Junior Nationals. Parris said that despite her son’s medals and growing list of accomplishments, she tries to keep the focus on him enjoying the sport. When Ayden competes, he can often be found having fun with other divers, even teaching them how to moonwalk behind the diving board, his mother said. “I try to keep it in perspective,” Parris said. “Number one is have fun. Number two is try your best, and then you try to think about winning.” For now, Ayden is doing what his coaches and mother hope he will continue to do: working hard, enjoying competing and seeing how far his talents take him.

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Ten-year-old Ayden Parris twists in the air during a diving competition. The fifth grader at Polk Street School in Franklin Square won the 1-meter and 3-meter events at USA Diving Junior Nationals this summer.

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Meera Empowerment partnered with the Elmont Cultural Center, with sponsorship from National Grid, for a back-to-school giveaway at Averill Boulevard Park.

Elmont rallies to send students back ready Meera Empowerment and the Elmont Cultural Center hosted a back-to-school giveaway at Averill Boulevard Park, helping about 300 local students get ready for the new school year. From 2 to 5 p.m., families stopped by to pick up backpacks and school supplies while spending time with neighbors and other members of the community. The giveaway, hosted Aug. 27, gave students more than a new backpack to take home. They could personalize their backpacks by making their own keychains, giving them a chance to be creative and make the supplies feel like their own. National Grid consumer advocates also were on site to provide information about gas-bill assistance programs for eligible residents. With support from Ridgewood Savings Bank, Minds on the Move Mentoring and Nothing Bundt Cakes, the event brought together local organizations, volunteers and families for an afternoon focused on helping students start the school year prepared. –Hailey Fulmer

During the giveaway, each student could create a customized keychain for their backpack.

Mimi Pierre-Johnson, of the Elmont Cultural Center, left, and Tamar Paoli-Bailey, right, pose at the back-to-school giveaway Aug. 27.

Diane Jones, right, a senior consumer advocate at National Grid, joins Selene Ferdinand, founder of Meera Empowerment, and members of the Elmont Cultural Center giveaway.

The back-to-school drive distributed dozens of backpacks throughout the afternoon.

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Argo will be hosting its first vendor fair The Argo Civic Association will host its first vendor fair on Sept. 12 from noon to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Boniface Church, 631 Elmont Road. The fair, which was rescheduled from its original date in July, will bring together local vendors and community members for an afternoon focused on fundraising, community connection and awareness. Proceeds will help support the association’s scholarship program, which recognizes local students for their academic work and involvement in the community. The association awards scholar-

ships to Elmont-area high school students who demonstrate a commitment to giving back to their community. Applicants are asked to submit a transcript, letter of recommendation and an essay describing their volunteer work. Beyond fundraising, the vendor fair is an opportunity to introduce more residents to the association and the work it does in Elmont. The vendor fair is also a part of the association’s effort to strengthen community connections. –Hailey Fulmer

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The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department, joined by community members and local politicians, hosted its annual remembrance ceremony last year.

F.S. residents will gather to remember The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department will host its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 13 at the 9/11 Memorial in Rath Park, honoring the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at the memorial on Naples Avenue, between Jefferson Street and Claflin Boulevard in Franklin Square. The annual gathering brings members of the community together to remember the nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks, including firefight-

e r s, p o l i c e o f f i c e r s, e m e r g e n cy responders and civilians. The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department has continued the annual tradition as a way to preserve the memory of those who were lost and recognize the lasting impact of 9/11 on families, first responders and communities across the country. The Sept. 13 ceremony will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. –Hailey Fulmer

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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-

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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.

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Experience an evening celebrating the music and legacy of legendary Argentine rock band Soda Stereo during the ECOS Tour at UBS Arena. The concert pays tribute to one of Latin America’s most influential rock groups with an energetic performance featuring fan-favorite hits, stunning visuals and a full concert production.

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

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‘The Rocketman Show’

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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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

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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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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

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welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together. • 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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Legends Comedy Night

Enjoy an evening of laughs during Legends Comedy Night, featuring a lineup of nationally touring comedians who have appeared on television, comedy specials and major comedy clubs across the country. Guests can expect a night of stand-up performances, audience interaction and nonstop entertainment in an intimate setting. Advance ticket purchase is recommended, and food and beverages are available for

purchase throughout the evening. • Where: Legends Sports Bar, 935 Hempstead Tpke. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 998-0244

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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: 1Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 1:30-2 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444

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Vendor Fair

The Elmont Argo Civic Association host its annual vendor fair, bringing together residents for an afternoon of familyfriendly activities, local organizations and neighborhood engagement. The event will feature community resource tables, vendors, entertainment, food, children’s activities and opportunities for residents to meet with local leaders and civic organizations. The celebration is designed to promote community involvement while highlighting the organizations and businesses that serve the Elmont area. Rain date is Sept. 19. • Where: Dutch Broadway Park, 1770 Dutch Broadway, Elmont • Time: Noon-6 p.m. • Contact: (917) 783- 6047

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Eric Justvig performs Plattduetsche Park Restaurant. Guests can enjoy authentic German cuisine and a selection of German beers available for purchase. An $8 cover charge applies.

Stargazers

Old Westbury Gardens invites everyone to join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for an evening of guided stargazing and nighttime skywatching. Learn about the stars, planets, and seasonal constellations visible overhead while experienced observers help you navigate the night sky through telescopes and shared knowledge. Gates open 30 minutes before observing begins, allowing guests time to settle in and take in the twilight transition before the sky comes alive. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a relaxed, awe-filled evening under the stars. Free with admission. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8:15-10 p.m., also Sept. 17 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048 or (516) 572-0200

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. IQBAL ZAFAR, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 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 September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 119 Covert Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 303 and Lot 22, 23, 24, 25. Approximate amount of judgment is $624,626.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 619495/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161691 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against ROBERT GERMAIN, 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 13, 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 September 16, 2026 at 2:00PM. Premises known as 271 Lehrer Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 32 Block 504 Lot 105. 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, at Elmont, County of Nassau, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $844,583.39 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 613970/2024. 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.” Kenneth J. Weinstein, Esq., Referee File # NY-526.000009-17-10 161720

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO: 608690/2026 DATE FILED: 4/23/2026 SUMMONS L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Plaintiff, -againstARTHUR BEZMAN and STEVEN BEZMAN, 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 ARTHUR BEZMAN and STEVEN BEZMAN, 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, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER; ELM CAPITAL, LLC, “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 August 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 32, Block 425. Lot 125. Plaintiff

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Dated: April 23, 2026 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #103134 161682

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LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County. Gitsit Solutions, Llc, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely In Its Capacity As Separate Trustee Of GITSIT Mortgage Loan Trust BBPLC1 , Plaintiff -againstUnknown Heirs Of The Estate Of Theresa Casatelli, Frank Casatelli Jr. a/k/a Francis Patrick Casatelli, as Heir and Distributee of the Estate of Theresa Casatelli, Annette Casatelli As Heir And Distributee Of The Estate Of Theresa Casatelli, Michael Casatelli a/k/a Michael F. Casatelli, as Heir and Distributee of the Estate of Theresa Casatelli, Charles Casatelli a/k/a Charles

R. Casatelli, as Heir and Distributee of the Estate of Theresa Casatelli, Mary Casatelli As Heir And Distributee Of The Estate Of Theresa Casatelli, Cavalry Spv I, Llc, a/a/o Citibank, N.A., Maidenbaum & Sternberg, Llp f/k/a Rosenfeld & Maindenbaum, LLP, People Of The State Of New York, Cavalry Spv I, Llc, New York State Department Of Taxation And Finance, United States Of America (Eastern District) o/b/o Internal Revenue Service, John Doe And Jane Doe, Defendants Index No. 601945/2025. Mortgaged Premises: 121 Commonwealth Street, Franklin Square, NY 11010 Section: 35 Block: 183 Lot: 101 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a home equity conversion mortgage to secure $652,500.00 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on December 1, 2009, in Liber Book M 34392, on Page 43, covering the premises known as 121 Commonwealth Street, Franklin Square, NY 11010. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the reverse mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in

which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 161537 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-19, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-19, Plaintiff againstROSA QUINDE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 5, 2026 and entered on March 24, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as SBL# 32-127-328. Said premises known as 4 CHILDS AVE, FLORAL PARK, NY 11001 Approximate amount of lien $1,227,851.05

plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 609481/2024. SCOTT H. SILLER, ESQ., Referee Pincus & Tarab Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 {* Elmont Herald*} 161640 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of The Life Coaching Group LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on July 17, 2026. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to The Life Coaching Group LLC, 116 Barbara Street, Elmont, NY 11003. Purpose: any lawful act 161687 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, -againstHARRIET P. MANGIERI, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF HARRY J. CRISAFULLI, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 19, 2026, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and HARRIET P. MANGIERI, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF HARRY J. CRISAFULLI, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 21, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 94 EVANS AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: 32-567-44 & 45.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT, 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.: 010294/2011. JJais A. Forde, 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. 161837 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC; Plaintiff v. JOAN NEWBY; et al.; Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1901, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 11/10/2025, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Nassau Supreme Court, located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Premises known as 135 Barbara Street, Elmont, NY 11003 Section: 32 Block: 676 Lot: 5 All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment: $722,110.39 plus interest and costs. Docket Number:

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEXNO.: 610185/2024 DATE FILED: 06/11/2024 SUMMONS FNADZ, LLC, Plaintiff, -againstARTHUR AMAYA, IRENZ AMAYA, HELEN E. AMAYA A/K/A HELEN E. MARTENS and CHARLES ROGER MARTENS ,if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirsat-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 ARTHUR AMAYA, IRENZ AMAYA, HELEN E. AMAYA A/K/A HELEN E. MARTENS and CHARLES ROGER MARTENS, 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, ARTHUR AMAYA, AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN E. AMAYA; United States OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER; POINT 62 LLC, “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 HERE BY 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 July 27, 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 32, Block 406, Lot 65-66 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 maybe 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: June 10, 2024 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #103146 161876 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 09/16/2026 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 473/26. 474/26. FRANKLIN SQUARE Anthony Hoda, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard average setback, side yard, construct addition, 2-story addition, roofed over open porch & cellar entrance all attached to dwelling; Variance, side yard, install two (2) a/c units attached to dwelling., E/s Rule St., 560’ N/o Fenworth Blvd., a/k/a 131 Rule St. 478/26. ELMONT Melvin & Nancy Garlick, Variances, front yard setbacks on Marguerite Ave. & Chelsea St., construct dwelling with portico (demolish existing dwelling)., S/W cor. Marguerite Ave. & Chelsea St., a/k/a 190 Marguerite Ave. 485/26. NR FLORAL PARK Akash Chauhan, Mother/Daughter Res. (2nd Kitchen)., E/s Crest Ave., 92’ S/o Jefferson St., a/k/a 224 Crest Ave. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 497/26. 498/26. ELMONT - Yasotharan Jeyanathan, Special exception to maintain 2nd accessory structure

(frame shed); Special exception to maintain 3rd accessory structure (vinyl shed)., S/s Marshall St., 140’ W/o Cross Rd., a/k/a 1575 Marshall St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Franklin Square, Elmont & Floral Park within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 162049 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAUU.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR GS MORTGAGEBACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2022-RPL2, Plaintiff, -againstRICHARD A. TUMMINELLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY TUMMINELLO; NICOLE NINA PANTALIANO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY TUMMINELLO; LIANNA M. SORRENTINO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY TUMMINELLO; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, BENEFICIARIES;

Solages hosts Haiti documentary screening Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages co-hosted the Long Island debut of “The Forgotten Occupation – Jim Crow Goes to Haiti” on Aug. 23 at the Bellmore Playhouse. The documentary examines the United States’ occupation of Haiti, which began 111 years ago, and its lasting impact on the country. Solages said the film provides an opportunity for audiences to Courtesy Office of Legislator Carrié Solages learn more about Haiti’s history and the Haitian diaspora. He Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages praised artists Alain Martin and co-hosts the Long Island debut of “The Hans Augaustave for their work Forgotten Occupation”. in bringing the history to a wider tion,” Solages said. audience. Solages added that he hopes to orga“Anyone who sees this film will understand that it is no coincidence nize additional screenings. –Hailey Fulmer about why Haiti is in its current condi-

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EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT NANCY TUMMINELLO, BY PURCHASE,INHERITAN CE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY VILLAGE OF MALVERNE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants - Index No. 627537/2025 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Nassau County. To the above

named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated July 27, 2026. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the

mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR GS MORTGAGEBACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2022-RPL2) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Jeffrey A. Goodstein A.J.S.C. Dated: July 27, 2026 Filed: August 6, 2026. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 110 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Dated: August 13, 2026 Filed: August 13, 2026 Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Richard F. Komosinski, Esq.., 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Phone: (914) 345-3020 162066

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSESTS MANAGEMENT SERIES 1 TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST VINCENT

CHIAUZZI INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF LOUISE CHIAUZZI, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 14, 2023, and the Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered August 5, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 508 Eureka Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 84, Lot 126A, 126B. Approximate amount of judgment $413,986.14 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606393/2018. Matthew Zangwill, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002634 91157 162036 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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Preparing to sell in an area that flooded Q. We live in an area that was flooded, and have a few items to take care of before we sell. My husband put in a deck when we first moved in, around 1982. It has been there so long, but the real estate people told us it still needs a permit. It’s only 24 inches off the ground. They also mentioned that it’s too close to our back property line, but we’re next to a waterway and have no neighbors behind us. Is that still the same problem? Our fences are new and so are the front steps, which we rebuilt to add planters and a bench. What can you tell us about what we should do before we sell?

A. Take a lovely vacation and relax, enjoy yourself and then prepare for a lot of minutia that will likely delay your ability to sell, unless you negotiate the price down for a buyer who can persuade a lender that they will take over the list of items you mentioned. In situations like this, there are many peripheral issues. For example, the wateronte eeper way may be either a local or state jurisdiction that limits how close you can build to a “protected” environment. As if that’s not enough, your municipality is one of the few that has many outstanding requirements that it claims it notified every homeowner about right after Hurricane Sandy. Prepare for the ambush of having to get a “proof of loss statement from the National Flood Insurance Program.” I have heard time and time again, “Oh, we had no damage,” which is great, since the national clearinghouse that compiles records about every property will prove that. If it turns out that there was a large payout from private insurance or public funding, the NFIP letter will show that more is needed, including recent building plans, a possible plumbing permit, electrical inspection and documents to close out a repair permit — yes, even from over a decade ago. When I arrive at a home and have to go into detail about how many requirements there are and how strict they’ve become, I always think of our custodian in elementary school. His name was Gus, and I remember his large, round face and how disgusted he was when he was called to a classroom where a child had thrown up lunch from the cafeteria. I identify with Gus, because mopping up these not-so-simple messes, the ones that someone told you were simple, is getting more complicated the longer people wait. This doesn’t seem to be the case in every jurisdiction, mostly the largest ones. Many decks built long ago don’t meet recent code standards, and there’s no such thing as “grandfathered.” The hours spent explaining these things, and then reexplaining them when a handyperson doesn’t install the correct connectors or takes a shortcut with a required footing support, add up to more cost and animosity. Good luck!

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ong Island is getting older. Over the past decade, Nassau and Suffolk counties have added more residents over age 65 than anywhere else in the state. More than a halfmillion older adults call this place home, and they’re not all flocking to Florida. Long Island retirees aren’t uniformly downsizing or decelerating. They’re rejecting the outmoded idea that chronological age determines how we should live. In a world of 30-year retirements and second and third acts, a single number can no longer capture a person’s capacity, purpose or potential. We propose a different framework: your “feels-like” age. Your chronological age tells you how long you have lived. Your feels-like age reflects how you are living — the combined influence of your psychological outlook, social connections, physical health and environment. It is fluid, and offers a far more accurate picture of where you are in your aging journey. To understand feels-like age, consider

Carmen Herrera. Born in 1915, Herrera painted in relative obscurity for over a half-century. She worked in a small New York City loft, lived modestly and sold almost nothing. Things finally changed in 2004, when, at age 89, she was connected with a gallery owner who needed to fill a slot for a show. That show was her breakthrough: Critics embraced her, and she earned exhibitions at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art. And even after achieving this recognition, she continued to paint daily, well past 100. Though Herrera’s chronological age was “late life,” her feels-like age aligned with what we call the SettledIn stage. Psychologically, she was ambitious; socially, she was networking; physically, she was continuing to create. The number 89 was, well, just a number, describing little else than how long she had lived. Feels-like aging acknowledges physical realities, but recognizes that vitality is multi-dimensional. A person’s lived

stage is defined by more than just biology — it is a product of mindset, relationships and purpose. Our aging journey is nonlinear. It is about movement across different flexible stages of aging that do not need to occur in sequence. We call that movement the “flicker.” People can move forward and backward across stages, depending on a range of factors and interventions. To understand this, consider Howard. In his early 80s, Howard lived in Florida, and had once embraced an active outdoor lifestyle. Over time, chronic knee pain narrowed his world. He felt older than his 82 years, and was drifting toward what we would describe as the Supported Living stage — because of only one factor, his knees, which were off balance. At his wife’s urging, Howard underwent knee-replacement surgery. Recovery restored his mobility and confidence, and he returned to the activities he had shared with his wife. “I feel like I’m 70 again,” he told us. Howard “flick-

ered” because intervention and intention changed his trajectory. Taken together, feels-like age and flicker give us a framework for taking full advantage of lifespans. The shift can be transformative. When people see themselves as capable of movement — of entering a new stage, of regaining capacity, of redefining purpose — they plan differently. They invest in prevention, as Howard did. They pursue lifelong work and creativity, as Herrera did. Retirement becomes redesign, not retreat, and aging becomes a process to navigate, not dread. When we think about Herrera’s late-life artistic ascent, or Howard’s return to mobility, we see that the calendar cannot fully define a human being. Our passions, potential and choices are what truly shape us. Stuart C. Kaplan is chief executive officer of Selfhelp Community Services Inc. Marcus Riley is the founder of the Booming Ageing Agency. They are the coauthors of “Your Aging Advantage.”

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

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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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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

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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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