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Fun and fundraising at wrestling event Freeport Self Storage hosted a free wrestling showcase in their parking lot on Merrick Road. The event celebrated the community and provided attendees with quality performances by professional wrestlers. In addition to the high flying hijinks of wrestlers like Nick Robles and airborne Eric James, the event served as a fundraising drive for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Attendees were encouraged to donate to the 9/11 associated charity to help fund their accessible houses for veterans initiative. Story, Page 3.

just a different time. 35 years is a long time — 35 years ago, things were just so different.” The Sea Horse Gift Shop, a “We ran out of that time,” longtime fixture in Freeport, Mike adds. will close later this month, as a The couple, who ran the gift result of challenges that left shop with their daughter, Lisa the business unsustainable. Kaland-Cassella, said that safeThe gift shop is the ty concer ns and last retail store other changes on remaining on the the Nautical Mile Nautical Mile. also figured into As is the case for their decision. many small busiT he Sea Horse nesses on Long offered an assortIsland and across ment of Long the country, the Sea Island- and FreeHorse, which port-themed clothopened in 1991, has i n g , j ewe l r y a n d faced economic other collectibles headwinds for years. that were popular The rising costs of among tourists and living and the residents alike. The decline in the popuKalands said that larity of in-person ThE KAlAND the store rarely shopping brought FAmIly turned a profit for on by the explosion the family, even in Freeport resident of online commerce its best years, and platforms like Amadescribed it as a zon led the shop’s owners, Mil- labor of love. When asked what lie and Michael Kaland, to it would take to improve commake the painful decision to merce on the Nautical Mile, the close. couple admitted it was hard to “There’s so many reasons say for sure. why,” Millie explained. “Mostly, The Sea Horse was founded it’s no foot traf fic and no shortly after the so-called “Permoney. … That’s the way things f e c t S t o r m ” o f 1 9 9 1 , a n are now. The economy is bad. unnamed Category One hurriThe gas prices are too high. It’s Continued on page 2

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200 pounds later, a Freeport mom now teaches confidence By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com

Tenise Lewis, a Freeport resident who once weighed nearly 400 pounds, described courage as something that was in short supply for her not too long ago — before she took on a major weight-loss journey. Lewis, a single mother of seven children who was burdened with mounting stress and low selfconfidence, has spent the past 10 years developing better habits and making gradual progress toward a happier and healthier life. As a result of her efforts, she has lost more than 200 pounds and now helps others reach

their health goals as a fitness instructor at the Freeport Recreation Center teaching full-body aerobics classes. This came after the success of a few lessons she hosted right after Thanksgiving last year, which were targeted at people who wanted to get active after partaking in the large holiday meal. Being a parent to five boys and two girls is not an easy undertaking, and Lewis, 45, detailed that she had been struggling with her health and weight for quite a while. “I’ve been on a weight-loss journey for 10 years with a few setbacks,” she told the Herald. “I had the sleeve [gastric sleeve surgery] done in Continued on page 9

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cane that, after absorbing Hurricane Grace to its south, ravaged much of the Atlantic coast, and inspired author Sebastian Junger’s 1997 book and the 2000 film of the same name. Since then, several storms, most notably 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, have battered Freeport and the rest of South Shore, but the gift shop remained, evidence of the persistence and determination of the coastal communities that persevered. “We were a little familiar with other stores like this in other parts of the country, and this was the ideal location for it,” Mike Kaland told the Herald. Almost four decades later on a gray afternoon last week, rain again fell steadily on the Nautical Mile, and there was more empty space on the Sea Horse shelves. Two signs outside the store, one announcing a 40 percent closing sale on most merchandise and, on the other, the words “Lets Talk,” in bold red letters, above the phone number of the property’s landlord, explain the somber mood for its owners and last sets of patrons. Despite the weather, the Kalands avoided expressions of bitterness about their beloved shop’s closing. They spoke of the tremendous support the Freeport community has shown them since they announced their closing on Aug. 21 in a public farewell letter. “In this kind of weather, normally, we would have closed,” Mike said, “’cause nobody would be down here.” As he and Millie spoke with the Herald, Lisa helped several customers make their final purchases. Many people have stopped by in recent weeks, since the closing was announced, to voice their disappointment, and their support for the family. “We have met so many friends,” Millie said. “Just besides the customers, so many good friends we have met here. I am going to miss that terribly, because

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after 35 years of welcoming visitors and old friends alike to freeport and the South Shore, the Sea Horse gift Shop is closing, with much of its remaining merchandise being sold at significant discounts. where will I see them?” Mike explained that the rent for the store is paid through the end of this month, and it will continue opening each day at noon until then unless they sell all the merchandise. While Millie is planning to retire, Mike will continue working, at least for now, in his private wholesale business, also headquartered on the Nautical Mile. In the family’s farewell letter, which they addressed to their “loyal customers, dear friends and Nautical Mile family,” the Kalands thanked the community for

its support. “The Sea Horse has been built on more than merchandise and sales,” the letter reads. “It was built on relationships. The familiar faces, the conversations at the counter, the laughter, the stories, the hugs, the visits and the customers who became friends — and over the years, became like family.” The letter concludes, “Thank you for 35 incredible years. Thank you for standing beside us through every storm. And thank you for making the Sea Horse a part of your lives.”

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Free wrestling showcase rallies Freeport

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A unique and flashy showcase of wrestling performances came to Freeport this past weekend in the form of a free Create a Pro Wrestling event held at the Freeport Self Storage event. While admission to the showcase was free, attendees were encouraged to donate to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, resulting in over $1,000 raised. The Freeport Self Storage Wrestling Benefit was held on Aug. 29 and was catered specifically to families. David Kampa, the general manager of Freeport Self Storage, secured the participation of several professional wrestlers, headlined by a free autograph signing with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling tag team champion Brian Myers. Kampa told the Herald that the event was intended to be a day to simply give back to the Freeport community. “The Village of Freeport has supported this business for nearly 30 years,” Kampa, whose father, Paul, initially founded the business in 1997. “We wanted to give something back that the whole town could enjoy for free – not a sale, not a promotion, just a fun day.” Kampa added that although the concept of live professional wrestling in a storage facility parking lot is certainly atypical, “that’s part of the fun” with hosting such an event. Kampa credits Myers with proposing the idea of the free wrestling show and helping to secure the rest of the wrestlers along with Create A Pro Wrestling. The rest of the line up included Nick Robles, Leo Sparrow, Juan Vargas, Bobby Casale and more. In addition to the fun had at Freeport Self Storage, organizers hope the event has a longer lasting impact through the funds it raised for Tunnel to Towers. 52 supporters donated to the Freeport Self Storage campaign, totaling $1,360 by the time the Herald went to press, according to the campaign’s site. “We chose Tunnel to Towers because the foundation honors the first responders and military heroes who ran toward danger, and it stands behind the families they left behind,” the campaign site reads. “That mission hits home here.” The campaign is still accepting donations, and the money raised will go towards Tunnel To Towers’ efforts to build mortgage-free smart homes for severely injured veterans and first responders. When asked about what he appreciates about being a part of the Freeport community, Kampa said that it is the village’s supportive nature that makes it so special to him. “Freeport supports its own,” he said. “Being part of that community is what makes a day like this possible, and this event is a way to give back to it.”

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Locals of all ages arrived at the Freeport Self Storage to attend the free wrestling showcase, including Arianna Zee and Jessica Chauca.

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Even as the weather changes and residents start to get ready to spend more time indoors when the colder temperatures reach Freeport this fall, village officials are continuing to look for ways to make sure the community is always looking its best. Freeport’s Department of Public Works, led by Superintendent Robert Fisenne and Assistant Superintendent Benjamin Terzulli, orchestrates several quality of life updates across the village. Such updates include hedge trim-

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Operation SPLASH, a marine conservation organization based in Freeport, partnered with employees of Reworld, a sustainable waste solutions company, to further its cleaning efforts on local beaches and waterways. This initiative is a part of Reworld’s goals to invest in Long Island communities and natural habitats. The group cleaned up South Shore marshes and freed areas of human waste. Operation SPLASH and Reworld have maintained a partnership for almost ten years and regularly provides support to various clean-up efforts during summer months. “Our mission is to re-envision the waste we all create and build a sustainable future for everyone,” Maureen Early, community relations manager at Reworld, said. “Educating the community on the impact of their actions and the integral part our services hold on Long Island is essential in fostering a collective effort towards a cleaner planet.” Operation SPLASH, which stands for “Stop Polluting, Littering and Save Harbors, has removed over three million pounds of trash since its inception in 1990, and through partnerships like this one with Reworld, the organization are able to get even more done. “Today, through our collective effort and dedication, we’ve transformed a once littered marsh into a sanctuary for

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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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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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Mother inspires others as fitness teacher December 2015. I lost 130 pounds, and I gained it all back, plus more during Covid.” The gastric sleeve surgery is a surgical procedure that removes a large portion of the stomach, leaving a narrow “sleeve” which is intended to reduce the amount of hunger the patient experiences. The surgery is often offered to those who are dealing with severe clinical obesity. Feeling extremely disappointed with herself, coupled with possibly being impacted by the “highly significant levels of psychological distress” that National Institute of Health researchers say the Covid-19 pandemic may bring, Lewis truly believed that she had hit rock bottom. “I felt like a failure, and I just had to make the decision to really change my life, save my life,” she said. “It was like, do or die. And I started from scratch. I had to change my whole life around because I realized that losing weight wasn’t my only struggle. I had to work on myself mentally.” Lewis added that growing spiritually also was a priority for her, and she began attending the Greater Second Baptist Church in Freeport about a year ago. As Lewis made a concerted effort to reclaim control of her health and life, she said it wasn’t as important for her to focus on long-term ambitions, as it was to celebrate small achievements and the completion of short-term fitness and diet goals. “I had to take one day at a time,” Lewis said. “I wasn’t looking for a quick fix. A lot of people look for quick fixes, and that’s how they fail.” The resources she used for her gradual health improvement included reading self-help books, walking at least once a day in the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick and working out at the Iron Mon-

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freeport resident tenise Lewis, 45, went through a complete turnaround in her physical and mental health, helping her lose weight and regain confidence. key Strength gym in Franklin Square. Through developing good habits, building her confidence and becoming more consistent, Lewis dropped from around 380 pounds to under 180 pounds. Now, in addition to serving as a fitness instructor at

the recreation center, she’s also starting her own small business, Intro-Fitness, focused on physical training and wellness for those who may be starting their journey toward healthier living, as well as those who may already have begun and since fallen off track. Lewis moved from Hempstead to Freeport five years ago, crediting the welcoming community for being additionally helpful to her and her family. “Everybody is so nice and welcoming,” Lewis said. “The school district is so much better. My kids, three of them, already graduated from Freeport High School, and they are doing well. One of my sons, he did a whole 360. He’s different kid because of the teachers in the school, and I’ve grown tremendously as well.” One of her sons, Darren Colter, 18, said he has been inspired by his mother’s journey and determination. He and some of his siblings have participated in various fitness goals and activities with Lewis, such as 5-kilometer runs and out-of-state trips outdoors. “I know that she has definitely had some times where she’s wanted to stop, where she felt that she couldn’t continue,” he said. “But no matter what, she has definitely persevered in what she has done. And I noticed she didn’t do it alone.” One of her other children, Davon Colter, 20, said that her mom’s determination has inspired her to prioritize her own health and discipline. “She’s a single mother, and she has a whole bunch of priorities on her back, but still able to still focus on herself once in a while,” Davon Colter said. “Just watching her behind the scenes is really just inspiring, even myself in my own journey.” Asked what advice she would give those trying to emulate some of the health success she has experienced, Lewis said it is important for each journey to be personalized.

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Reviving Roosevelt’s voice and civic group By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com

Regardless of its small size geographically compared to many of its neighbors, ] Roosevelt residents are taking steps to further ensure that their community and its needs are far from an afterthought. Step one of this process was breathing life back into the community’s long-dormant civic association. The Roosevelt Civic Association was designed and organized to help address the needs and concerns of those living within the hamlet of Roosevelt and to provide a “spirit of unity, service and positive action,” according to Charles Gilreath, the association’s new president. The organization hopes to do this by partnering with other local organizations to host community events, leading beautification efforts and being an organized effort to lobby for specific causes to local politicians. The civic association was first established in1952, according to research done by Gilreath. He says that records and testimonies from those he has met with indicates that the group has been inactive for “well over 50 years.” Personal experiences by he and his wife Donna Gilreath, who now serves as the organization’s corresponding secretary, helped inspire the drive the resuscitate the Roosevelt Civic Association. “Me and my wife, we had some issues with our block [while] we walked the neighborhood,” the recently retired Gilreath recalls. “We were just trying to talk to our legislators about certain things.” Nassau County Le gislator Scott

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The new leaders of the revived Roosevelt Civic Association include Yinka Ayo, parliamentarian, Charles Gilreath, president, Shirley Dews, vice president, Donna Gilreath, corresponding secretary, and Dorean Holley, treasurer. Davis had been discussing with the couple their concerns after recent redistricting shifted Roosevelt under his jurisdiction this year. “We were going to start a block association, and we know, with numbers, we could get things done,” Gilreath continued. “And from that, we were encouraged to look into starting the civic association.” The research and efforts into restart-

ing the civic association began in January. Currently, the group has established officers that will hold two-year terms and has held three meetings with members at the Roosevelt Public Library over the past few months. Several community initiatives are in development, including a potential voter registration drive in the coming weeks. “We want to ensure that the capital funding allocated to the hamlet of Roos-

evelt is used efficiently,” civic association Vice President Shirley Dews told the Herald. “By that, I mean specifically road safety improvements, ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] compliance, street lighting… items that we think would be beneficial to the community.” Both Gilreath and Dews, both of whom have education backgrounds professionally, emphasized that the civic association is intended to support existing organizations in Roosevelt and nearby communities while avoiding direct competition with them. “We want to try to be a support… to organizations in the community,” Gilreath explained. “We don’t want to duplicate what they’re doing. We want to try to enhance some of the things.” Legislator Davis spoke highly of the initiative and the potential impact the civic association can make positively. “I see that it has the potential to really be a voice for Roosevelt that really represents all of the community,” he told the Herald. “I would certainly encourage everyone in the different aspects of the community to at the very least go to a meeting and get to know the leadership. This is a great opportunity for those in the community to be engaged, not be a spectator, but be a participant.” The Roosevelt Civic Association hopes to involve as much of its more than 4,000 households that make up the community as they can. The group plans to launch social media pages and share further plans publicly once paperwork they have filed with state officials to have the group formally recognized is completed and approved.

Roosevelt recognizes Health Center Week Harmony Healthcare Long Island, a cially observed across the nation from Roosevelt-based health clinic, was Aug. 2 to 8. The national event is intended to increase awareness of joined by Nassau County the over 1,500 community Legislator Debra Mulé in health centers across the celebration of National U.S. and to highlight opporHealth Center Week. tunities for further support On Tuesday, Aug. 11, from the public. Mulé attended a free health This year’s theme, fair featuring informational “Building Innovative Care tables for residents, as well Where It Matters Most,” was as activities for children, intended to celebrate how music, ice cream and more. community health centers “For families in District use creativity and commitSix and across Long Island, ment to advance innovative Harmony Healthcare serves solutions, according to the as a vital link to the medical National Health Center c a r e a n d p r e v e n t a t iv e Week website. resources that empower Har mony Healthcare families to live healthier aims to provide affordable and more fulfilling lives,” healthcare and health care Mulé said. “I am thankful to services to local Long Island them for their partnership DEBRA Mulé communities through its six throughout the year, and it Nassau County branches in Freeport, Rooswas a pleasure to join them Legislator evelt, Hempstead, Oceansfor their National Health ide, Elmont and Westbury. Center Week celebration.” Additionally, Harmony Healthcare According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, has school-based locations for students National Health Center Week was offi- at the Freeport, Roosevelt, Westbury

armony Healthcare serves as a vital link to the medical care and preventative resources that empower families.

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Legislator Mulé met with several healthcare workers in Roosevelt in support of National Health Center Week. and Baldwin high schools. Various national and local stakeholders, sponsors and elected officials partnered with local centers, similar to Har-

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

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“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.

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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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CALENDAR Residents, parents and students are invited to attend and be informed on school district matters.

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.

• Where: 1 Wagner Ave. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 345-7001

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

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• Where: 202 Woodcleft Ave. • Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: @freeporthose5 on Instagram

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

Endless Summer Celebration

The Town of Hempstead welcomes all to Town Park Point Lookout for the annual end of summer festivities. Mike DelGuidice performs, followed by drone show and fireworks. With barbecue cook-off, Kids Zone, food trucks, beer garden, vendors and more. • Where: Town Park Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout • Time: Gates open 3 p.m. • Contact: townofhempstead events.com

Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series concludes with Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter and The Who tribute

50th Class Reunion

The Freeport High School Class of 1976 celebrates its 50th Anniversary at the Freeport Yacht Club, with all graduating members invited to attend. Register for the event at luma.com/event/manage/ evt-sHnBL62p5tU094B prior to attending. Ticket deadline is Sept. 12.

Car and Fire Truck Wash

Fort Apache Hose 5 of the Freeport Fire Department hosts its annual Car and Fire Truck Wash on the Nautical Mile. Various vendors, snacks, giveaways, music and further entertainment will be available. Cars can get washed for $20, and sports utility are $25. All proceeds will go towards the department.

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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 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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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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Board of Trustees meets

The Freeport Village Board of Trustees holds their next meeting at Village Hall. All interested residents are welcome to attend. • Where: 46 North Ocean Ave.

• Time: 5:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 377-2200

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Walking Wednesdays

Freeport Memorial Library welcomes all to participate in 45-minute walk with the pace set by the group. All fitness levels are welcome. The goal is to meet people and keep moving. The library will arrange off-site meet-ups to encourage visiting other parts of the beautiful village. If it rains, walk at the Freeport Recreation Center. • Where: 144 W. Merrick Road • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Contact: (516) 379-3274 or freeportlibrary.info

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An evening with Kelly Bishop

The Madison Theatre and Theodore’s Books will presents an evening with award-winning actress Kelly Bishop. Best known for her role as Emily Gilmore on the Emmy Award-winning 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

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Jazz at the Barn

Sparkle on Stage welcomes Napolean Revels-Bey, Bryan Carrott, Julian Chen. Enjoy an afternoon of first class jazz. • Where: 195 Woodcleft Ave. • Time: 3-4:30 p.m. • Contact: sparkleonstage.org or (516) 40-1188

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Roosevelt BOE meets

The Roosevelt school board will have its vision and business/ action meeting at Roosevelt High School.

• Where: 533 Guy Lombardo Ave. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: admarkfl@gmail.com

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Latino American Night

Celebrate Latino heritage and culture with a special event in Eisenhower Park. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park • Time: 4 p.m. • Contact: NassauCountyNY.gov

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Let’s Meet And Network On Long Island

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

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

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

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

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

$28.47 $ 7.32 $10.93 $23.98 $27.81

* Effective September 1, 2026, Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium luminaires are no longer available for new installations or unit replacements. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Opt-Out (New) A residential Customer taking service under Service Classification No. 1 at an individually metered residence may elect not to have an advanced meter installed, or to have the AMI transmitter removed from an advanced meter already installed. The charges for this election are $9.03 per month, and $40.44 to remove or re-install an AMI transmitter. Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment The billed Base Cost of Fuel is 3.1194 cents per kWh. The Base Cost of Fuel at the Energy Requirements level is unchanged at 3.000 cents per kWh. The Factor of Adjustment is 1.039814, as established in Case 25-E-0724. The changes are designed to produce an overall revenue increase from all Service Classifications of $5,912,428 (representing an increase of approximately 15.8% over total revenues and a 21.6% increase in base delivery revenues). The increase is spread on a uniform percentage basis across all Service Classifications. Details of these changes may be found in the revised Schedule P.S.C. No. 9 - Electricity, a copy of which may be consulted at Village Hall, 46 N. Ocean Ave., Freeport, New York 11520. The Commission’s Order may be viewed at the Department of Public Service website, www.dps.ny.gov, under Case 25-E-0724. This notice is published pursuant to Ordering Clause 3 of the Order issued August 14, 2026 in Case 25E-0724, Public Service Law §66(12)(b) and 16 NYCRR §720-8.1. INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT FREEPORT ELECTRIC 162121 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. DTAYLOR

PROPERTY BUSINESS LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 10, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front

steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 81 St. Francis Street a/k/a 81 Saint Francis Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land,

with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 307 and Lot 1371 and 1372. Approximate amount of judgment is $500,318.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 607178/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Adrienne Flipse Hausch, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161698 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. JONATHAN BRACCO, Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Amended Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 6, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 15, 2026 at 3:30 p.m., premises known as 47 Norton Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62.18 a/k/a 62, Block 97 and Lot 384. Approximate amount of judgment is $783,292.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006316/2013. Cash will not be accepted. Thomas R. Scanlon, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161689 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20, -againstHEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY WEBB, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 18, 2022, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20 is the Plaintiff and HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY WEBB, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 15, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 123 SMITH STREET, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575; and the following tax map identification: 50-311-27, 28, 126 and 229. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT GARDEN, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601395/2018. Mark Ricciardi, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants

Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161742 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CBASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB5, -againstISAIAS FLORES, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on October 28, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CBASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB5 is the Plaintiff and ISAIAS FLORES, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 17, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 85 EAST PENNYWOOD AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575; and the following tax map identification: 0055 - 00483-00 00231, 00232 and 00233. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS

THEREON, ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 006870/2016. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161740 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC DBA ONETRUST HOME LOANS, Plaintiff AGAINST 317 SOUTH MAIN RE HOLDINGS LLC; BOBKATT INVESTORS INC.; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 8, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 317 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62 Block 44 Lot 395. Approximate amount of judgment $1,306,469.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605312/2023. James Leonard, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 25-004074 90665 161660

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U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-WM1, Plaintiff, Against Claudia Yon, Isaias Yon, Jose Vasquez, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/18/2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 9/14/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 169 Meister Boulevard, Freeport, New York 11520, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 54 Block 331 Lot 32 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $823,369.16 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602090/2019 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 6/15/2026 File Number: 35520 CA 161676 LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2018 G-CTT , Plaintiff againstZORAIDA YNOA AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF NACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOSAND AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA

A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOS; STEPHANIE YONA CUSTODIO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOS; JOHNNY INONA CRUZ AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOS; LETICIA YONA CRUZ AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SAN-TOS; SUSANA YONA CRUZ AND AS HEIR TO THE ES-TATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOS; AGUSTINA YONA SURIEL AND AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA A/K/A YGNACIO YONA SANTOS; UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF THE ESTATE OF YGNACIO YNOA, DECEASED, NEXTOF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY OR THROUGH SAID DEFENDANT WHO IS DECEASED, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT, ALTAGRACIA YNOA, LORENZO DURAN, ARCADIO YNOA, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; JOHN DOE (THOSE UNKNOWN TENANTS, OCCUPANTS, PERSONS OR CORPORATIONS OR THEIR HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, GUARDIANS, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS OR SUCCESSORS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE MORTGAGED PREMISES.), Defendants Index No. 612016/2022. Mortgaged Premises: 129 Archer Street, Freeport, NY 11520 Section: 0062 Block: 00057-00 Lot: 00011 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU

ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $383,900.00 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on March 20, 2009 in Book 33557, Page 847, Control Number 275, covering the premises known as 129 Archer Street, Freeport, NY 11520. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the reverse mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE

PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 161803

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Avatar Nassau Retail Center LLC, Plaintiff vs. 175 Nassau Road Holding, Inc., et. al., Defendants (612130/2023) Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 23, 2026, the undersigned referee will sell at auction on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, “rain or shine,” the premises at 175 Nassau Road, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 192), 163 Nassau Road, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 191) and the vacant land on Centennial Avenue, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 8). The approx. amt. of Plaintiff’s lien is $3,959,706.55 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold in one parcel and subject to judgment and terms of sale. Charles Casolaro, Esq. Law Offices of Tae H. Whang, LLC, Attys for Plaintiff, 185 Bridge Plaza N., Fort Lee, NJ 07024, (201) 461-0300. 161765 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST ANDREA FAGAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 27, 2017 and Order Appointing Successor Referee to Conduct Foreclosure Sale entered June 26, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm, premises

known as 296 PINE STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 54 Block: 84 Lot: 7. Approximate amount of judgment $466,592.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #015029/2010. Merik Aaron, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 FCINY008 90914 161668 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Pltf. vs. SHANAI L. JACKSON A/K/A SHANAI JACKSON, et al, Defts. Index #012297/14. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 23, 2019, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 150 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 a/k/a Section 55, Block 423, Lot 4. Said property beginning at a point on the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, distant 246.00 ft. Northerly from a point formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Northerly side of Debevoise Avenue when measured along the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, being a plot 44 ft. x 89.56 ft. x 44.04 ft. x 87.78 ft. Approximate amount of judgment is $318,860.51 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARIA SIDERIS, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Ptlf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Fl. - Ste. 940-941, New York, NY 10016. File No. 020021-01379 #103114 161666 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for September 17th 2026 at the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, HAVE BEEN CANCELLED and RESCHEDULED for September 29th 2026. BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 162113 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE PARK PLACE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-WCW2, Pltf. vs. ESCOLASTICA CRUZ A/K/A ESCOLATICA CRUZ, et al, Defts. Index #000435/2018. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Jan. 15, 2020 and order substituting the referee entered Sept 7, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 61 East Avenue, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 62, Block 76, Lot 4. Approx. amt. of judgment is $807,696.06 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARK S. RICCIARDI, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 575 Underhill Blvd., Ste. 224, Syosset, NY. #103126 162090 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-WFHE3, ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WFHE3, -againstNELSON BONILLA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a

Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on November 9, 2016, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-WFHE3, ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WFHE3 is the Plaintiff and NELSON BONILLA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 6, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2 SPORTSMAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 62-78-11. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 017757/2011. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 162089 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SANTANDER BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff AGAINST SALVATORE SANTAMARIA; ET AL.., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 31, 2018, and the Order Extending Time to Proceed To Sale duly entered July 25, 2022, and the Order Appointing Successor

Referee duly entered September 21, 2022, and the Decision and Order duly entered September 9, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 31 Buchanan Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 0054 Block: 00334-00 Lot: 00019, 00020 & 00021. Approximate amount of judgment $675,326.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001428/2009. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 YDHJN001 91038 162031 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 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON AKA CHRISTOPHER L. RICHARDSON, NICOLE Y. RICHARDSON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 18, 2025 and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered August 17, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 134 Westside Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of

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September 3, 2026 — FREEPORT HERALD

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Four donations from local organizations and a state politician will provide the Freeport school district with additional resources to support its students.

900 bookbags and $2,000 donated to Freeport schools Ahead of the start of the 2026-2027 school year for F ree por t Public Schools this week, the school district accepted four donations that will provide additional resources for students in need of bookbags, as well as bullying prevention. On Aug. 26, during a district school board meeting at the Caroline G. Atkinson Elementary School in Freeport, the board’s trustees announced that the district was accepting offered donations from the Jewish Community Center, State Senator Siela Bynoe, Freeport Pride and the JRM Foundation. The Jewish Community Center, a network of centers that provide adult and children wellness and education programs for its members, donated 200 bookbags to the district. Bynoe donated the same quantity. The JRM Foundation, a nonprofit

named after the Jamshaid, Rahim and Mannan families, donated 500 bookbags to the district as a part of their continual community philanthropy efforts. Freeport Pride, a community nonprofit that promotes inclusivity, advocacy for LGBTQ issues and anti-bullying, donated $2,000 to the district. The funds are to be used explicitly for Freeport High School’s Gay Straight Alliance club and anti-bullying initiatives at the school. The donation was first announced by the organization during Freeport Pride’s Harbor Social on May 30. During the aforementioned meeting, district Superintendent Fia Davis and the school board trustees thanked the three organizations and Bynoe for their charitable efforts and support of the school district. –Andrew Francis

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Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62 Block 139 and Lot 13. Approximate amount of judgment $596,861.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609200/2023. Jerry A. Merola, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-004481 91262 162042 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE

POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2005, GSAMP TRUST 2005-WMC1, Plaintiff, Against DOMINIC VILLONI, ESQ., AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND MILITARY ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN A. FIORITO A/K/A JOHN FIORITO, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/02/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County

Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 10/5/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 148 Meister Boulevard, Freeport, New York 11520, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0054 Block 00330-00 Lot 00015 and 00016. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $464,006.92 plus interest and costs. The

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 005733/2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 8/14/2026 File Number: 560-4138 CA 162076 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, also known as the Tappan Zee Bridge, was one of several public structures and monuments that glowed pink in honor of the death of country music star Dolly Parton. See color photo at liherald.com/freeport/.

New York pays homage to the late Dolly Parton Commuters on Long Island and in state highways, including the local other parts of New York may have Meadowbrook Parkway, displayed mesnoticed several unique tributes last sages that were direct references to week as they passed select signage and Parton songs “Jolene” and “I Will landmarks in various places. The trib- Always Love You.” utes were inspired by the recent death T he messa g es were “JOLENE, of country music star and philanthro- JOLENE, JOLENE DON’T SPEED,” pist Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday, and “I WILL ALWAYS LOVE SAFE Aug. 25, at the age of 80, after succumb- DRIVING.” ing to cancer. “New York is honored to return the Despite being a Tennessee native, love Dolly Parton has always shown Parton owned a penthouse us,” Hochul said. “A voice in New York City during that warmed the soul and a the 1980s while continuing beacon of hope to millions a career that would reach across the globe, Dolly will many across the nation to forever be remembered for even those outside of the her extreme generosity and country music world. humanitarianism. She In honor of Parton’s life spent a lifetime giving back and legacy, New York Govto communities in need and ernor Kathy Hochul said her legendary career made that 17 landmarks across the world a more hopeful the state would be illumiplace.” nated pink on the evening Along with accomplishof Aug. 27, two days after Kathy hochul ing renowned success for the musician’s death. Governor of New York decades as a musician, ParThe landmarks were the ton supported children and One World Trade Center, communities through varithe Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, ous philanthropic endeavors. Those Kosciusko Bridge, the H. Carl McCall efforts include donating to healthcare SUNY Building, State Education Build- research, providing disaster relief ing, Alfred E. Smith State Office Build- around the U.S. and gifting over 330 ing, Empire State Plaza, State Fair- million books for free to her Imaginagrounds, Niagara Falls, the Franklin D. tion Library, a global book-gifting proRoosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge, Grand gram that provides children with free Central Terminal, Albany Internation- literary resources. al Airport Gateway, Lake Placid OlymParton is mourned by six living sibpic Center, the Long Island Rail Road lings and their families. Parton, who gateway at Penn Station, Fairport Lift was married to businessman Carl Dean Bridge, Moynihan Train Hall and the for about 59 years before his death in Roosevelt Island Lighthouse. March 2025, had no biological children. Additionally, New York State Department of Transportation signs along –Andrew Francis

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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

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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Cheer students on beyond the classroom

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

here are safe alternatives to the harmful chemical descendants of Teflon.

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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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