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New Eagle Scout follows his dad into village F.D. “It is a blast being in the same company as him, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere For Tim Neri, service has else,” Tim Neri said. He began Scouting at age 5 been a part of life since he was young — first through Scout- as a Cub Scout and later joined ing, then as a junior firefighter Boy Scout Troop 336 in Lynand now alongside his father brook, based at St. James Unitin the Lynbrook Fire Depart- ed Methodist Church, also in ment. Lynbrook. He said the signifiT he Lynbrook cance of becoming resident, 18, recentan Eagle Scout, ly earned the rank along with the lesof Eagle Scout, the sons he gained highest achievealong the way, kept ment in Scouting, him motivated after more than a throughout the decade of working years. his way through the Earning the program. The LynEagle Scout rank brook Village Board requires Scouts to of Trustees and complete a commuMayor Alan Beach nity service project, recognized him for which they are the achievement at tIm NerI responsible for Village Hall on Aug. Eagle Scout and planning and carry20. ing out. Lynbrook firefighter But reaching “Achieving the Eagle Scout has rank of Eagle Scout been only one milestone in a not only gives you the title, but year filled with significant also makes you a brighter, first-time accomplishments for more intelligent, and more preNeri. Shortly after turning 18, pared individual,” he said. he joined Rescue Hook, Ladder For his Eagle Scout project, and Bucket Company No. 1, which he began in February, commonly known as Truck he decided to give back to the Company, following in the foot- church that has long provided steps of his father, Dan Neri, a home for his troop. An an 18-year member of the comContinued on page 5 pany.
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Honoring Giovanni with baseball fun Residents and first responders took to the baseball field at East Rockaway’s Frank M. Pignataro Recreation Center in East Rockaway on Aug. 5 for the first Gio’s Field of Dreams event, honoring the life and legacy of Giovanni Cipriano. Hosted by the Love for Giovanni Foundation, the family baseball day celebrated Giovanni through the sport he loved while supporting the foundation’s mission to expand access to lifesaving epinephrine and educate people about responding to an anaphylactic emergency. Above, foundation founder Georgina Cornago Cipriano, Giovanni’s mother, and his sister, Gianna. At right, Giovanni’s younger brother Matias rounded the bases. Story, more photos, Page 3.
t is a blast being in the same company as him, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Lynbrook Key Club celebrates adviser outing Lynbrook High School Key Club members joined their adviser, Dr. Ben Tieniber, center front, at the Lynbrook Mayor’s Golf Outing on Aug. 17, where Tieniber was recognized as one of the event’s three honorees.
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Members of the Lynbrook High School Key Club came out to support their adviser, Dr. Ben Tieniber, as he was honored at the Lynbrook Mayor’s Golf Outing on Aug. 17. Tieniber was one of three honorees recognized during the annual fundraiser, which was held at Inwood Country Club and Seawane Club and benefited the Lynbrook Community Chest and other local causes. “It’s a pleasure to be honored with two other great honorees,” Tieniber said. “Additionally, being able to follow in Dr. Lynch’s footsteps after he was honored last year is pretty remarkable.” Tieniber has taught at Lynbrook High School for nine years and advises the school’s Key Club, a student service organization affiliated with Kiwanis. He also serves as vice president of the Lynbrook Kiwanis Club and has been involved in numerous student and community service initiatives. For Tieniber, that involvement is rooted in making sure residents know they have support when they need it. “It’s important the community knows that they have someone, a club, to lean on when things are tough,” he said. “Lynbrook is a special place to work.” Key Club members attended the outing not only to celebrate their adviser, but also to lend a hand with the day’s fundraising efforts. Students split into groups at the two golf courses to help raise money for Kiwanis and the community. “We’re here with Dr. T. Congratulations to him,” Key Club member Arianna Lanzello said. “We split up into two groups at both clubs and helped to raise money for Kiwanis and our community.”
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Tieniber said working with students through Key Club has reinforced his belief that community service is a collective effort. “Our students are so amazing here,” he said. “They truly want to make a difference in our community. There is no ‘I’ in team, and it’s a group effort.” That spirit of service also connects Tieniber to the mission of the Mayor’s Golf Outing, whose proceeds are directed primarily to the Lynbrook Community Chest to help local residents facing financial hardships. “What I love about the Mayor’s outing is the mission,” Tieniber said. “They help support those in need locally.”
Tieniber was named the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Educator of the Year in 2024 and the Business Teachers Association of New York State’s Business Teacher of the Year in 2025. As his students joined him at the outing, Tieniber said he hopes they see community service as something that extends beyond their time in school. “It’s important our students learn and experience how service can make a difference,” he said. Their presence at the outing reflected that lesson in action, as students celebrated their adviser while continuing the service work for which he was being recognized.
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The East Rockaway community came together through baseball on Aug. 5 for an evening that was about much more than the game. The Lynbrook-based Love for Giovanni Foundation hosted its first Gio’s Field of Dreams event at East Rockaway’s Frank M. Pignataro Recreation Center, bringing families, first responders and the foundation’s Epi Everywhere Teen Ambassadors together to honor Lynbrook native Giovanni Cipriano and raise awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis. The foundation was created in honor of Giovanni, who died of anaphylaxis in 2013, at age 14. His mother, Georgina Cornago Cipriano, founded the organization to educate others about the seriousness of food allergies, improve emergency response and expand access to life-saving epinephrine. “Gio’s Field of Dreams was truly a beautiful evening and more successful than I could have imagined,” Cipriano said. “Seeing families, first responders, community members and our Epi Everywhere Teen Ambassadors all come together was incredibly special.” The teen ambassadors — young volunteers who support the foundation’s food allergy awareness and education efforts — took an active role throughout the event, helping where needed and serving as mentors to younger children. “Watching everyone out on the field playing the game Giovanni loved so much was something I’ll never forget,” she said. U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen attended the event and presented the foundation with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition. The organization also received a citation from Assemblywoman Judy Griffin. Proceeds from the event supported the foundation and its efforts to provide access to epinephrine and anaphylaxis recognition training. It also highlighted the foundation’s Epi First, Epi Everywhere initiative, which advocates for epinephrine to be available wherever an anaphylactic emergency could occur. “Events like this mean everything to our foundation,” Cipriano said. “They allow us to honor Giovanni’s life and legacy while bringing families together [and] raising food allergy awareness.” After the success of the inaugural event, Cipriano said that it is expected to return. “We knew Gio’s Field of Dreams was going to be special,” she said, “and now we know it was the beginning of what will surely become an annual event.”
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Giovanni Cipriano’s father, John Cipriano, stepped up to the plate during the Gio’s Field of Dreams event, a community baseball family day held in his son’s honor.
Giovanni Cipriano’s younger brother Matias stepped up to the plate during the first Gio’s Field of Dreams game in East Rockaway. Giovanni Cipriano’s younger brother Gianni joined in the fun during the Gio’s Field of Dreams game in East Rockaway.
A memorial to Giovanni “Gio” Cipriano at the East Rockaway Recreation Center served as a reminder of the young baseball player whose life and legacy inspired Gio’s Field of Dreams.
Love for Giovanni Foundation team members Toni Gaudiosi, far left, and Danielle, Jordana and Adam Wohlleben helped bring the first Gio’s Field of Dreams game to life.
Giovanni Cipriano’s younger brothers Matias and Gianni shared on the field during the first Gio’s Field of Dreams game in East Rockaway.
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Kimberly Neri, left, joined her son, Tim, Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach and Tim’s father, Dan Neri, as Tim was recognized for his Eagle Scout achievement at a ceremony at Lynbrook Village Hall on Aug. 20. said its camaraderie and commitment to the community quickly drew him in. Dan Neri served as company secretary for 10 years and has been treasurer for the last four years. He also has chaired Truck Company’s annual golf outing for the past six years, including this year’s event, served on numerous company and department committees and worked as a department photographer and public information officer. “To be par t of a company and department of such amazing people who selflessly dedicate themselves to
serving our community is such an honor,” Dan Neri said. For years, he watched other fathers and sons serve together and hoped he might one day have that same experience. “I’m so excited to share that with Timothy,” he said. “He’s done so great in the three months he’s been a member and was the No. 1 call percentage member his first month in.” That meant Tim responded to the highest percentage of fire calls among Truck Company members during his
first month. Service extends throughout the Neri family. Tim’s mother, Kimberly, has belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary for 10 years, previously served two years as president and is currently vice president. Tim and his older siblings, Danny and Stephanie, also have been active in their church and close to their family, their father said. Dan Neri said the discipline, problem-solving and leadership his son developed through Scouting prepared him well for his newest role. “He’s learned that patience and preparedness is necessary to get through an emergency situation,” Dan Neri said. “Him being a firefighter now feels like a perfect next step.” After graduating from Lynbrook High School, Tim Neri plans to continue serving with the Lynbrook Volunteer Fire Department while attending SUNY Potsdam. As he moves into that next chapter, he thanked the troop leaders and mentors who helped him reach the rank of Eagle Scout, including Dan Cullen, Scott Reid, Sean Murray, Steve Maroney and others. Being recognized by his hometown made the accomplishment even more meaningful, he said. “It is such a privilege to live in a town that supports their Scouts and their youth the way that Lynbrook does,” he added.
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upstairs Sunday school meeting room at St. James had sustained water damage years earlier, leaving its walls and ceiling in need of repair. Tim Neri organized the work to clean and repair the damaged walls and ceiling before repainting the room. “St. James is very generous to our troop, and I thought it would be nice to repay them by helping them out with a major project,” he said. The project also taught him a lesson in leadership, and he said one of his biggest challenges was resisting the temptation to handle every part of the work by himself. “It’s very easy to try and do your whole project yourself,” he said, “so sometimes I found myself having to take a step back and accept help from people who offered it.” Those lessons also carried over to the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department, which he joined at age 13, eventually rising to captain. A week after his 18th birthday, he became eligible to follow his father into Truck Company. While Tim Neri grew up around the firehouse, his father took a much different path into fire service. Dan Neri joined Truck Company about 18 years ago after meeting department members at a Lynbrook Little League event. Although he had never previously been interested in the fire department, he
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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.”
Pietro Santi, right, anchors Hofstra’s defense.
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The Rev. Steven McClernon is settling into a new community and a new role in Lynbrook, where he recently became pastor of Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church — his first leadership position since being ordained a priest three years ago. Just over a month ago, the 34-year-old McClernon arrived at the Lynbrook parish after spending three years as an associate pastor at Beach Catholic in Long Beach. The move marks a significant step in his ministry as he takes on responsibility for leading a parish of his own. McClernon was assigned to Our Lady of Peace this summer by the Most Rev. John Barres, bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, following the semiretirement of the parish’s longtime pastor, the Rev. Richard “Father Rick” Stelter. Although becoming a pastor after only three years as a priest is relatively uncommon, McClernon said priests ultimately go where they are needed. At Our Lady of Peace, he now oversees the parish with the assistance of Deacon Kevin McCormack and other associates. For McClernon, the location may have changed, but the purpose of his ministry has not. One Bible passage that continues to shape his approach is Romans 12:4, which
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Parishioners at Beach Catholic said goodbye to Steven McClernon on June 23. He began at Our Lady of Peace in Lynbrook the following week. describes the Church as one body with many members, each contributing unique gifts. “Different gifts, one Church, one body,” McClernon said. “God made us all different with different gifts and abilities, and when I see people using them, it’s inspiring. That verse, I’ve always loved because it talks about the uniqueness of everyone.” A Holbrook native, McClernon did not enter the seminary immediately after graduating from Sachem North High
School. After earning his college degree, he spent two years teaching in the Connetquot School District and at Eastern Suffolk BOCES before entering the seminary in 2016. He completed his studies in Douglaston, Queens, and Yonkers before serving for six months as a deacon at St. William the Abbot in Seaford, one of the required steps before becoming a priest. McClernon was ordained in 2023 in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, and his first assignment brought him to Beach Catho-
lic in Long Beach, where he quickly immersed himself in parish life. In addition to celebrating Mass, McClernon trained altar servers, coached students at Long Beach Catholic School and became a familiar face at parish events, from the annual summer dance to the Christmas tree lighting. Those everyday interactions, he said, were among the most rewarding parts of his first years in ministry. When asked about one of the highlights of his time in Long Beach, his answer came quickly. “The beach Mass,” McClernon said. “I loved my time in Long Beach. It’s a great place.” The outdoor Sunday evening service is an annual summer tradition, with worshippers gathering on the sands of Ocean Beach Park. Those experiences now follow McClernon into the next stage of his ministry in Lynbrook, where he is settling into his new parish and preparing for the return of students this fall. Pastoral assignments typically last six years, McClernon explained, though they can change depending on the needs of the Diocese. As he begins building relationships with parishioners at Our Lady of Peace, he said he remains grateful to the community where his priesthood began. “I loved my time in Long Beach,” McClernon reiterated. “It was a great place to begin.”
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Ari Brown puts safety first in re-election bid By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Assemblyman Ari Brown, who is seeking re-election in the 20th Assembly District, says he remains focused on the safety, health and quality of life of district residents. Brown, 51, a construction business owner and a Franklin Square native who moved to Cedarhurst 35 years ago, serves as deputy mayor, and has been a village board member for 27 years. In Albany, he is the ranking minority member of the Local Governments Committee. Public safety, he said, remains his top local concern, and he has effusive praise for the Nassau County Police Department. “By far, the best police force anywhere in the country,” Brown said of the NCPD. “It’s not even a close second.” As the first Orthodox Jewish Republican assemblyman, Brown said he plans to keep combating antisemitism, which is at the forefront of his platform, with nine bills he introduced. “I think we see a rise in antisemitism,” he said. “We’re the smallest minority in the world, of 15 million people.” He has worked to address antisemitism in Albany, he said, and intends to continue pushing legislation to combat it. His concern goes beyond protecting one community, however, Brown said. “My obligation is to keep my friends, neighbors and people safe,” he said. “That’s the point.” Affordability and health care are two other concerns Brown said he regularly hears from constituents. “Health care is always a big concern,” he said. “It’s expensive for everybody.” Rising household costs, he added, have become particularly difficult for families and seniors. “I have con-
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Incumbent Ari Brown is seeking re-election to the Assembly in November. stituents calling me — $1,000, $1,200 a month,” he said, referring to the electric bills they report. “It’s hard for the young people, but certainly for senior citizens. How are they supposed to afford that?” Brown said he wants to see the state address what he considers excessive costs while also ensuring that residents can afford to remain on Long Island. “If we don’t get a handle on this affordability issue, people are leaving by the droves,” he said. “It’s just not man-
ageable.” He is not opposed to development, including transitoriented development, Brown said, but believes projects need to be carefully planned. “I am in favor of TODs,” he said. “They have to be done correctly. You have to do the right studies. They have to be designed right.” Brown said that his decades of experience in local government have shaped how he approaches development and other community issues. “I think what I can bring is my experience of Long Island,” he said. “Put the politics aside, get the D and the R, go together for your community first.” As he campaigns for another term, Brown said, he continues to speak with residents across the political spectrum. “I don’t walk just to the Republican doors,” he said. “I walk to every single house on a block. Why do I care if you’re a Democrat or Republican?” Looking ahead, Brown said, he wants to continue bringing that philosophy to Albany. “This isn’t about getting elected,” he said. “If I can keep my friends, neighbors, children and grandchildren safe, if we’ve got nothing else, we’ve got someone in office.” The 20th District 20 encompasses Cedarhurst, East Rockaway, Hewlett, Woodmere, Inwood, Island Park, Lawrence, Oceanside and the barrier island, from Atlantic Beach to Point Lookout.
Fischer targets development, security, schools By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Meir Fischer, the Democratic candidate in the State Assembly’s 20th District, is focusing his campaign on addressing overdevelopment, strengthening security at houses of worship and improving education for students in both public and private schools. Fischer, 24, a lifelong Cedarhurst resident and a private chef, said his age is an important part of what he would bring to Albany. “I’m a 24-year-old running to bring a young voice to Albany,” he said. “I feel we’re too focused on a different generation.” Fischer said he decided to run because he believes residents need stronger representation in Albany, and because he wants to address issues that directly affect them. One of his primary concerns is development in the Five Towns, which he said has reached a point where residents are struggling to find decent housing. “We have overdevelopment happening, affiliated with the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County,” he said. “It’s gotten to the point where I get calls saying, ‘We have nowhere to live in the community.’” Development, he said, should include housing options for seniors, rather than primarily bringing younger residents and families into an already crowded area. “We need elderly housing,” Fischer said, “and we need to find a way to ensure it’s going to the elderly, and not young couples who are going to overpopulate the community before we’re ready for it.” Education is another of his priorities. Having come from the private-school system, he said he wants to see state support for both public and private schools
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Meir Fischer is the Democratic candidate for the seat in the 20th Assembly District. without one coming at the expense of the other. “We’ve got to balance both public schools and the private schools,” he said. “We can’t have public schools benefit while the private schools get incurred.”
Education, Fischer said, is particularly important in communities such as Long Beach, where residents have raised concerns about the future of their schools. “I think the public schools are important,” he said. “I agree with the people in Long Beach that they have one of the best public school [districts] in the state.” On another topic, he said that security concerns extend beyond synagogues and should apply to mosques, churches and other houses of worship. “Everyone needs to feel safe, no matter what religion they are,” he said. “We need to fix that division we have.” Fischer said he would look for ways to improve security at schools and other public places while maintaining appropriate boundaries. “I think we need to find a way to provide some sort of security,” he said, “but, you understand, security is not police. A security guard is not a police officer, never will be.” His approach to public safety, he said, would include listening to residents across the district rather than focusing solely on the Five Towns. “I need to get outside there if I need to be welcomed outside by these houses of worship,” he said. “Whether it’s a mosque, anything — even for me, a Conservative synagogue or Reform, and I’m from Judaism, is also just as important, not just Orthodox.” Ultimately, Fischer said, he wants district residents to judge him by his willingness to work on issues rather than by his age, religion or political affiliation. “We need someone who’s not focused on Republican, Democrat, but someone who’s focused on right or wrong,” he said. “We need to focus on what’s right, no matter who says it.”
Dueling pianos event for Lindsey Rose Parke Foundation By KAYLA DECHTER The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary in Lynbrook turned music and laughter into support for a local cause during a dueling pianos fundraiser on Aug. 8 benefiting the Lindsey Rose Parke Foundation. The foundation honors Lindsey Rose Parke, a 19-year-old Levittown firefighter who died in January after the vehicle in which she was a passenger crashed on Old Country Road. The fundraiser gave the Ladies Auxiliary an opportunity to support the foundation with a donation while bringing community members together for an evening of entertainment.
Members of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary presented a $1,500 donation to the Lindsey Rose Parke Foundation during the Aug. 8 dueling pianos fundraiser in Lynbrook.
The dueling pianos performance featured a fastpaced, all-request show that mixed live music, comedy and audience participation throughout the night. “It was an interactive, fast-paced, all-request comedy sing-along that got everyone clapping, singing and dancing,” Donna Ferrara, of the Knights of Columbus events team, said. Guests joined in throughout the performance, turning the fundraiser into more than a traditional night of live music. “It was truly a night of fun for a great cause,” Ferrara said. Proceeds from the event allowed the Ladies Auxiliary to make a donation to the Lindsey Rose Parke Foundation in Parke’s memory.
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Guests clapped, sang and joined in the fun during the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary’s dueling pianos fundraiser benefiting the Lindsey Rose Parke Foundation on Aug. 8.
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American Ride took the stage at the gazebo, capping off a day of patriotic festivities at the Lynbrook Village Pool.
Pool Party in the USA celebrates America’s 250th By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com
The Lynbrook Recreation Center made a splash this summer with a patriotic “Pool Party in the USA,” bringing local families together for an afternoon of swimming, games and entertainment at the village pool on July 25. The event, presented by the Lynbrook Recreation Center and Lynbrook Village Pool, was held in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Pool members enjoyed relay races, a live DJ, dancing, temporary tattoos, prizes, snacks and other activities throughout the afternoon. “Celebrating America 250, this event featured pool games, a dance party, snacks, and plenty of family fun,” Mayor Alan Beach said. Beach and members of the Village Board also attended the celebration, giving residents an opportunity to enjoy the pool facility and its recent improvements. “The Village Board and I were on hand to showcase the new amenities at the pool facility, which families will continue to enjoy all season long,” Beach said. The festivities continued into the evening with a performance by American Ride, a Toby Keith tribute band, at the gazebo.
Liberty Ranieri, 5, left, and Lucianna FutrellBoulos, 3, shared a hug during Lynbrook’s patriotic “Pool Party in the USA” celebration.
An American Ride guitarist entertained the crowd during the evening concert at the Lynbrook Village Pool.
A member of American Ride sang and played tambourine as the band entertained residents at the gazebo following the “Pool Party in the USA.” American Ride brought live music to the gazebo as part of Lynbrook’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Members of American Ride kept the celebration going with live music at the gazebo following Lynbrook’s “Pool Party in the USA.”
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Advocates call for county to cut ties with ICE New state law, which Blakeman calls ‘completely misguided,’ orders end to cooperation agreements By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com
With a new state law taking effect that ends local immigration enforcement agreements, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and immigrant advocates called on Nassau County last week to end its cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and comply with the law. An Aug. 25 news conference outside Nassau County Police Department headquarters, in Mineola, included members of Make the Road Action, the New York for All Coalition and the Long Island Immigrant Justice Alliance. Speakers mad the point that the new law is meant to prevent law enforcement agencies from using local resources for federal immigration enforcement. Solages said the law comes as immigrant communities face uncertainty about their status and concerns about immigration enforcement. “It’s a tumultuous time right now in our community,” she said. Fears about immigration enforcement, Solages said, can undermine public safety when residents avoid police or emergency services. “There are victims of crimes who are afraid to come forward,” she said. “There are people who are having emergency situations who are afraid to call police or ambulance because they might get into deportation proceedings.” “We need to make sure that we’re building trust with communities,” she said. Local police should continue their public safety work, Solages said, without using local resources for federal immigration enforcement. “We want to make sure that our public safety continues, our public safety officers and law enforcement keeps doing their work,”
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Robert Agyemang, the New York Immigration Coalition’s vice president of advocacy, spoke outside Nassau County Police Department headquarters in Mineola on Aug. 25, calling for an end to the county’s cooperation with ICE. she said, but not using our local resources to do federal immigration.” Kiana Bierra-Anderson, Long Island director of Make the Road New York, criticized County Executive Bruce Blakeman for using local resources to support federal immigration enforcement. “Nassau County workers are losing their jobs, children are losing their parents and small businesses are reporting losing revenues,” Bierra-Anderson said. Cheryl Keshner, a community advocate for Long Island’s Empire Justice Center, said that immigration enforcement had spread fear among immigrant resi-
dents, and could deter people from reporting crimes or seeking emergency help. Keshner raised the case of Santos Banegas Reyes, an immigrant who died after being detained by immigration authorities. She called for answers about his death, and supporters at the news conference chanted, “Justice for Santos.” The criticism came one day before Blakeman said that Nassau County would comply with the state law and end its cooperation agreement with ICE. At a news conference Wednesday in Mineola, Blakeman called the state law “completely misguided” and said it would make Nassau County less safe. “I am a law-and-order county executive,” he said. “I believe in the rule of law, even when it’s a bad law, and this is a very, very bad and dangerous law.” Blakeman added that the Nassau County attorney had notified ICE and sent termination notices to the agency. He said the county would continue working with ICE where permitted by law. “Whatever we are allowed to do within the confines of the law, we will do,” Blakeman said. Bryan Flanagan, ICE’s assistant field office director, who appeared with Blakeman, said that ending the agreement removed what he called a public safety tool. “New Yorkers deserve a clear understanding of what ended yesterday,” Flanagan said. “This decision has removed a proven public safety tool.” He said that ICE would continue its federal immigration enforcement work without the agreement. Blakeman defended the county’s previous cooperation with ICE, saying that the agreement allowed local law enforcement to work with federal authorities in cases involving people accused of crimes.
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Seasonal flowers bring color and character to your home as we transition to fall.
Fresh from the garden
“Just another band from East L.A,” is the legendary band’s motto. Since 1973, Los Lobos has been putting their own spin on Mexican folk music to embrace rock, punk, country, soul, R&B, and more. The band broke through with its Grammywinning 1983 recording “Anselma” and 1984’s “How Will the Wolf Survive?,” but its biggest commercial success came with its 1987 cover of Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” which topped charts in the U.S. and U.K. Over five decades, the band has built a devoted international following with its adventurous recordings and acclaimed live performances.. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. The reseult is a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for information.
Ease into the new season in color By Karen Bloom
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all may be knocking on the door, but there’s no need to put away the flowers just yet. As the seasons shift, summer’s vibrant blooms can continue to brighten patios, porches, balconies and interiors, offering an easy way to savor the lingering days of warm weather. Whether enjoyed beside a favorite book and a cold drink or gathered into a colorful centerpiece, fresh flowers can make even an ordinary afternoon feel like a celebration. There are endless ways to bring that seasonal beauty to your surroundings. In fact, this in-between time of year can be one of the best times to enjoy summer’s bounty when the garden is still generous with color but the first hints of autumn are beginning to appear. The key is to have fun with it. Mix colors, textures, greenery and branches, experiment with different containers and let the flowers reflect the season — and your own personality. With a little creativity, you can keep summer’s cheerful spirit around a while longer while gently welcoming the cozy days of fall.
Let summer linger
Late-summer gardens are still bursting with possibilities. Dahlias, gladioli and lilies come in an astonishing range of colors, shapes and sizes — and they make stunning arrangements. Rather than reaching for a ready-made bouquet, gather a mix of loose flowers, foliage and branches and create your own. Arrange them in a favorite vase or container, then display the finished bouquet indoors or outside for an instant dose of color.
Make a statement
Let your floral arrangements reflect your personal style. Choose a sturdy vase or planter for outdoor displays, or scatter several smaller vessels across a table for a more playful look. To help cut flowers stay fresh, trim the stems diagonally before placing them in water and keep arrangements in a
shady spot. Change the water regularly and, during lingering warm spells, check them daily. Outdoors, a few rocks or some sand in the bottom of a container can help keep it steady when the breeze picks up. For an inviting finishing touch, surround your arrangement with candles, lanterns or other seasonal accents. A simple floral display can turn a patio table into a cozy gathering spot for those last leisurely days outdoors. Let nature have its moment Summer-flowering bulbs can keep the garden colorful for weeks, while also attracting pollinators and supporting biodiversity. Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, and remember that some bulbs, including dahlias and gladioli, can be lifted after flowering and stored in a frost-free place to replant next year. And there’s a whole world of unusual bulbs to consider for future gardens, including calla lilies, pineapple lilies, freesias and Blazing Star. Planning ahead now can help ensure another spectacular display when warm weather returns.
A lily for all seasons
If lilies are already growing in your garden, you have an especially versatile bloom at your fingertips. Their elegant flowers range from pristine white and creamy yellow to rich reds and purples — making them equally at home on a terrace, balcony or dining table. Potted lilies can also transition easily between outdoor and indoor spaces. A bouquet of lilies makes a beautiful statement on its own, but they also pair effortlessly with other seasonal flowers. Combine them with dahlias and gladioli in late summer, or bring them into fall with branches and foliage for an arrangement with a more autumnal feel. With their variety of colors, forms and fragrances, lilies offer endless opportunities to refresh a floral display as the seasons change.
Blooms for the soul
Flowers do more than brighten a room — they can brighten a mood, too. There’s something inherently soothing about selecting blooms, arranging them in a vase and taking the time to appreciate their color, texture and fragrance. Even the simple ritual of creating a bouquet can provide a welcome moment of calm. So before summer slips away completely, gather a few favorite blooms and bring them to the table. After all, there’s no better way to ease into fall than with a little beauty still in bloom.
Australian Pink Floyd Show The Australian Pink Floyd Show’s The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour is a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans everywhere. This critically acclaimed tribute has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show features a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes The Lords of 52nd Street, the legendary New York band known for backing up Billy Joel and classic hits.
• Where: 111 N. Oceanside Road, Rockville Centre • Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Contact: Register at Eventbrite or call (516) 569-4000
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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Comedy Festival
The Long Island Comedy Festival makes its debut at the Strongbox Theater for a night of laughs. Featured performers have appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime, HBO and Netflix. $55. • Where: 40 Main St., East Rockaway • Time: 8-9:30 p.m. • Contact: strongboxtheater.com
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Endless Summer Celebration
The Long Island Comedy Festival 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: townofhempsteadevents.com
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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series concludes with Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter and The Who tribute band Who’s Next. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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The Long Island Comedy Festival The 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
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‘The Rocketman Show’
Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage. Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson — Elton John’s official stunt and body double for various “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour projects. Hand picked by Elton and David Furnish for the role, it was Rus’ own live Broadway-esque production “The Rocket Man Show” that got him noticed. Witness the magic and live persona of a 1970’s Elton, recreated like no other. Rus storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock and roller. This is a detailed re-creation of Elton concert’s • Where: The Paramount, that’s not to be missed. Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes 370 New York Ave., Huntington wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic • Time: 8 p.m. boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski • Contact: ticketmaster.com or tuxedo from 1984. paramountny.com
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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An evening with Kelly Bishop
Molloy’s Madison Theatre and Theodore’s Books will presents an evening with awardwinning actress Kelly Bishop. Best known for her role as Emily Gilmore on the Emmy Awardwinning series “Gilmore Girls,” Bishop discusses her memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl,” and reflect on her six-decade career in entertainment, including her Tony Award-winning performance in the original Broadway production of “A Chorus Line” and roles in “Dirty Dancing” and other acclaimed projects. Each ticket includes a paperback copy of her memoir. • Where: Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
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East Rockaway 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The Village of East Rockaway commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 with its annual ceremony. Mayor Gordon J. Fox and the Board of Trustees join the community for an evening of remembrance featuring prayer, song, a reading of the victims’ names, candlelight and reflection at the village’s 9/11 Memorial. • Where: Memorial Park, Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 599-4400
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Salsa night
Learn the basics of salsa dancing during a four-week class led by professional instructor Lourdes Cruz. The beginner-friendly lessons are designed to be fun, quick and easy to learn for individuals and couples alike. It costs $65 per person, and $120 per couple • Where: 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook • Time: 6:30 doors open, lessons
are 7-8 p.m., also Sept. 23 and Sept. 30 • Contact: (516) 887-2228
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Knights of Columbus Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out during a community Karaoke Night hosted by the St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus. Top Shelf Karaoke, with a cash bar and an opportunity for residents to enjoy a fun night of music and entertainment. Advance registration is encouraged ($20 at the door), with discounted admission available prior at $15. • Where: 78 Hempstead Ave, Lynbrook • Time: 8-11 p.m. • Contact: (516) 887-2228
Senior Health and Beyond Expo
Adults ages 50 and older are invited to attend the free Long Island Herald Senior Health and Beyond Expo at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center. With exhibitors and resources focused on health, wellness and financial planning, along with refreshments, giveaways and opportunities to connect with
Battle of the Decades
Take a musical journey through three unforgettable eras at Battle of the Decades at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University. The high-energy tribute concert features Radio Gold performing hits from the 1970s, Rock of 80’s celebrating the biggest anthems of the 1980s and Reality Bites bringing the sound of the 1990s to life. The evening will also include the presentation of the Ted Fass Music Scholarship to an incoming Molloy University music student. • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444
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Knights of Columbus LCR Roll the Dice Tournament
Test your luck at the Knights of Columbus LCR (Left, Center, Right) Roll the Dice tournament. $25 entry fee includes snacks, soda, water, coffee and dessert, with cash prizes awarded to the top three finishers. Seating is limited and reservations with advance payment is required. • Where: 78 Hempstead Ave, Lynbrook • Time: 1 p.m. • Contact: (516) 887-2228
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September 3, 2026 — LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB13, -againstROBERT BRUSH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF ALFRED A. BRUSH, ET AL.
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. 161744
NOTICE OF SALE
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2006-6, HOME EQUITY PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6, -againstELIZABETH WOLK, 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 December 29, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2006-6, HOME EQUITY PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 is the Plaintiff and ELIZABETH WOLK, 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 14, 2026 at 2:30PM, premises known as 259 FOREST AVENUE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563; and the following tax map identification: 38-464-28A & 28B.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on June 4, 2026, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB13 is the Plaintiff and ROBERT BRUSH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF ALFRED A. BRUSH, 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 14, 2026 at 2:30PM, premises known as 4 EVERETT STREET, LYNBROOK, NY 11563; and the following tax map identification: 42-16701-817. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCOPORATED VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 005335/2015. Merik R. Aaron, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 605955/2022. Louis B. Imbroto, 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. 161738
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-1 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, Against CAROL STARKMAN, FREDERICK STARKMAN A/K/A FRED STARKMAN A/K/A FREDERICK B. STARKMAN, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/11/2026, 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 9/17/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 61 5th Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518, 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 East Rockaway, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 042 Block 0000A-00 Lot 00220 and 00221. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $487,502.73 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 605740/2024 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. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 8/12/2026 File Number: 14-309465 CA 161856
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR LWFT I TRUST 2020-1, -againstROY ESCOBAR, 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 14, 2025, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR LWFT I TRUST 2020-1 is the Plaintiff and ROY ESCOBAR, 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 28, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 153 MAIN STREET, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518; and the following tax map identification: 42-1-226 & 227. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT “BAY PARK” ON HEWLETT BAY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612623/2023. Janet Deluca, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse,
Courtesy East Rockaway School District
New East Rockaway School District staff members Haley Weinstein, left, Katherine DiLuccio, Morgan Milleisen, Jamie Maddaluno, Sara Orioles, Darcie Wallace, Antonia Prisciandaro, Declan Griffin and Samuel Anglim, with Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Sean Murray.
East Rockaway welcomes new staff this year The East Rockaway School District welcomed nine new educators and staff members ahead of the 2026-27 school year, giving the group a chance to get acquainted with the district before students return to the classroom. The new staff members took part in orientation at East Rockaway JuniorSenior High School on Aug. 26 and 27 as they prepared to begin their new roles across the district’s three schools. Joining the high school are Samuel Anglim, Katherine DiLuccio, Morgan Milleisen and Sara Orioles. Declan Grif-
fin and Jamie Maddaluno will join the staff at Rhame Avenue Elementary School, while Antonia Prisciandaro, Darcie Wallace and Haley Weinstein will work at Centre Avenue Elementary School. District officials welcomed the new employees and said they look forward to the experience and enthusiasm they will bring to East Rockaway students and the school community throughout the coming year. — Kayla Dechter
Lynbrook schools offer free student meals The Lynbrook Union Free School District will provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to students during the 2026-27 school year through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. The district announced that children served under the federal programs will be able to receive school meals free of charge throughout the upcoming academic year. The programs are administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are intended to ensure students have access to nutritious meals during the school day. Families seeking additional informa-
tion about the district’s school meal program can contact Joel C. Press, assistant superintendent for finance, operations and information systems, at joel. press@lynbrookschools.org or through the district office at 111 Atlantic Ave. in Lynbrook. The district also noted that its school meal programs are operated in accordance with federal civil rights requirements and USDA nondiscrimination policies. — Kayla Dechter
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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
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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,
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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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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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hen I took office as a Nassau County Legislator in District 14 eight months ago, I did so with a simple belief: Government should work for the people, not for politicians. That principle may sound self-evident, but putting it into practice requires elected officials to remember that public service is not about personal agendas, political parties, or who gets the credit. Good government is about setting aside disagreements and working together to improve the everyday lives of the residents we were elected to serve. Since taking office again in January, I have strived to make that philosophy the foundation of my service to Valley Stream, Lynbrook, and Elmont. Putting people first means prioritizing safety, infrastructure and real community solu-
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 norms. 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
tions over partisan posturing. We recently saw what this peoplefirst approach can accomplish, when the Legislature passed bipartisan legislation prohibiting the sale and distribution of Kratom. When it came to protecting public health and safety, legislators from both sides of the aisle came together. We did not allow party labels to delay action on protecting our families. That same commitment to practical solutions guides my work closer to home. When local officials identified urgent safety and infrastructure needs in our villages, my focus was not on political lines, it was on how Nassau County could serve as an effective partner. Through the county’s Community Revitalization Program, I secured over $530,000 for critical local equipment:
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■ $131,794 for the Lynbrook Police Department to replace outdated portable radios. ■ $160,000 for the Lynbrook Fire
Additionally, I secured $500,000 in county capital funding for a comprehensive flood mitigation and drainage study in District 14. For too long, chronic flooding has disrupted lives and threatened property. This study is an essential first step toward identifying antiquated infrastructure and delivering long-term structural relief. These investments are not Democratic victories or Republican victories — they are human investments. A police radio does not have a political affiliation. Neither does an AED, a firefighter’s breathing apparatus or a public works vehicle. And when heavy storms hit, floodwaters do not care how you vote. Residents work too hard and pay too much in taxes to watch their needs take a backseat to political turf wars. They
want safe streets, responsive representatives, and local tax dollars reinvested directly into their neighborhoods. When they call our offices, they deserve to know that someone is listening and ready to deliver. There will always be issues on which elected officials disagree. Healthy debate is a cornerstone of democracy. But disagreement should never become an excuse for inaction, nor should politics ever stand between a community and the resources it deserves. As your legislator, I will continue reaching across the aisle, collaborating with our village governments, school districts and first responders and delivering tangible results for Valley Stream, Lynbrook, and Elmont. Public office is a public trust. The ultimate measure of effective government is simple: Are we making people’s lives better, safer and easier? That is the standard I will apply every single day. Because no matter which party label we wear or which office we hold, the people must always come first. Cynthia Nuñez, of Valley Stream, represents Nassau County’s 14th Legislative District.
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