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SAFE fights for prevention with education lies, local officials and community organizations for an evening that combined remembrance with eduIn what has become an annual cation and resources for those community tradition, residents affected by substance use. The Kiwanis Club of Oceanside gathered at the Oceanside Library on Aug. 27 for the Oceanside SAFE helped organize the event, along with Mount Sinai Coalition’s sixth South Nassau and annual Overdose the Oceanside Awareness Day, an Library. evening dedicated to While the weathremembering loved er prevented the ones lost to overdoscoalition from holdes, supporting suring its traditional viving families and flower-planting cereraising awareness of mony at Schoolsubstance use and house Green, orgaaddiction. nizers found a way Although the to preserve the symevent traditionally bolic element of the takes place on event. Schoolhouse Green, Inside the rain forced organizlibrary, attendees ers to move it inside were invited to decothis year. Despite the rate small planters last-minute change, and plant bulbs to they said the event take home. T he drew one of its largactivity gave famiest turnouts to date. lies an opportunity “It was phenome- ALISON ERIKSEN to create something nal,” said Alison Project coordinator, living in memory of E r i k s e n , p ro j e c t SAFE Coalition those they had lost. coordinator for the “We were able to coalition. “It was such a beautiful, moving and still kind of have that flower and incredible event. It was one of the blooming in the spirit,” Eriksen said. biggest turnouts that we’ve had.” Attendees also painted rocks, The gathering brought together students, parents, teachers, fami-

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Beth Hutcheson, 35, of Oceanside, graduated with her new service dog, Andre V, from Canine Companions’ Team Training Program on Aug. 14, with the help of her mother, Marianne.

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For Oceanside resident Beth Hutcheson, bringing home a new service dog means gaining more than a highly trained companion — it means another step toward independence. Hutcheson, 35, graduated on Aug. 14 with Andre V, her third service dog from Canine Companions, a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Medford, New York. She was matched with Andre on Aug. 3 and spent the next two weeks learning how to work with him during Canine Companions’ intensive Team Training Program. By the end of the program, Hutcheson and Andre had become a team. “It was out of my comfort zone, but it made

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The Oceanside Kiwanis Club and Friends of the Oceanside Library welcomed the community to their annual Independence Day barbecue Aug. 24, bringing together almost 200 residents for free food, music and a celebration of patriotism. The event marked the 20th anniversary of the community barbecue, which has become a longstanding tradition for the Kiwanis Club, the library and local families. Sandie Schoell, a Kiwanis member, said the event was a way for the organizations to thank the community for its continued support throughout the year. “This is our way of saying thank you to the community — to all the people that support us all year long so that we can accomplish some of these important projects,” Schoell said. Volunteers served over 175 people, with organizers saying there was little to no food left by the end of the evening. The barbecue was made possible through the efforts of numerous community volunteers. Bob and Betsy Transom, longtime Kiwanis supporters, supplied much of the food and helped with the cooking. Bob served as head chef, assisted by Kiwanis members, library suppor ters and local firefighters. “This is something that’s a tradition for us, but it’s so near and dear to our hearts,” Schoell said. “It was just such a special night for us.”

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Members of the Oceanside Kiwanis Club gathered during the 20th annual Independence Day Barbecue Aug. 24, a community tradition that brought nearly 200 residents together for food, music and patriotic celebration. The celebration also featured four readers and a musical group from Baldwin. Following the barbecue, attendees gathered for patriotic readings, including selections from the U.S. Constitution and other works. Schoell said organizers make an effort to include readings representing different political perspectives. The barbecue is part of the Kiwanis Club’s broader efforts to give back to Oceanside. The organization raises money throughout the year to support children’s programs and community initiatives, including projects at the Oceanside Library and other local organizations.

Ben Kaimana Diamond, accompanied by Jeff Brody on Bass, entertained the crowd with original songs.

Herb Faust, Michael D’Ambrosio, Robert Tramson and Mark Mirsky manned the grill.

Kiwanis President Eric Abbey, far left, Oceanside Library Board President Janet Pearsall, Kiwanis President-Elect Jeanine Badalamenti and Director of the Oceanside Library Chris Marra, far right, joined the festivities at the barbecue.

Fran Bacon, far left, Lynn Cesiro, Jeanine Badalmenti, Sandy Schoell, Angela Iovino and Maria Heller, far right, brought plenty of smiles and community spirit to an evening of fun.

Maria Heller, from the First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside, offered ice pops to Arthur Oswald, 6, and his dad, Stephen.

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A proposed $3.26 billion transmission project that would bring a new electrical substation to Oceanside is drawing questions from residents and opponents who say the project’s purpose has shifted since it was first proposed. Propel NY Energy, a joint project of the New York Power Authority and New York Transco, calls for roughly 90 miles of new underground and submarine transmission lines and several new or upgraded substations across Long Island, New York City and Westchester County. The project is expected to begin construction in 2026, pending regulatory approvals, and be in service by 2030. In Oceanside, the project would include a new 345-kilovolt Barrett Substation on a portion of the E.F. Barrett Generation Station property near Daily Boulevard. The facility would connect to existing 138-kilovolt transmission infrastructure and serve as the starting point for a new underground transmission line running north through Rockville Centre, Hempstead and Garden City. The controversy surrounding Propel has intensified as the project has evolved. When it was selected by the New York Independent System Operator in 2023, the project was developed in response to a public policy need involving the transmission of electricity generated by offshore wind. NYPA

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A proposed $3.26 billion transmission project that would bring a new electrical substation to Oceanside is drawing questions from residents and opponents who say the project’s purpose has shifted since it was first proposed. and Transco promoted Propel as a way to increase transmission capacity and move renewable energy into the statewide grid. The project is now described by its developers as “power agnostic,” meaning the transmission system is not dependent on a particular generation source. Its stated goals include improving grid reliability, resiliency and capacity as electricity demand increases. That change has prompted criticism

from some opponents, who question why communities should accept years of construction and new infrastructure if the project is no longer specifically tied to offshore wind. Opponents also have raised concerns about the political and business relationships surrounding the project. New York Transco has spent more than $1.9 million on lobbying state and local officials since 2022 and has hired a number of politically

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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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Art lovers of all experience levels gathered at Secret Vegan Kitchen in Oceanside for Go Figure Art Hang, a casual figure-drawing event designed to make art accessible, affordable and social. The Aug. 21 event was created by friends and artists Amanda Camp and Juliana Di Leonardis, who launched Go Figure Art Hang in April at Roots Kava in Port Jefferson. The pair said the idea grew from hearing people discuss the lack of figure-drawing classes that fit busy schedules and budgets. “We kept hearing people talk about how they were looking for figure-drawing classes that worked with their schedules and were more on the affordable side,” Di Leonardis said. “So, we figured, why not start it ourselves?” Camp and Di Leonardis both have backgrounds in art. Di Leonardis has a visual arts degree and works as a professional model for art classes, while Camp operates her own art business selling stickers, prints and original artwork. Working together has allowed them to create a “casual atmosphere so that people don’t feel intimidated or pressured to ask questions,” Di Leonardis said, while also managing the demands of organizing and modeling for each session. Typically, Di Leonardis begins the events with short poses, often lasting two or three minutes, to help attendees war m up their art skills. As the night progresses, the poses become longer. Participants can also volunteer to model if they are comfortable. “It’s a no-pressure thing,” Camp said. “People can ask questions. We can give instructions, or you

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Art lovers of all experience levels gathered at Secret Vegan Kitchen in Oceanside for Go Figure Art Hang, a casual figure-drawing event designed to make art accessible, affordable and social. can kind of do it all by yourself.” The team emphasized that participants do not need previous drawing experience. “We are all levels,” Camp said. “There’s some very experienced artists that come, there’s in between, and then there’s also people that have never drawn before.” The pair even encourages beginners to start with simple figures and build from there. “We always say, ‘it’s not that you can’t draw, it’s that you haven’t started practicing,’” Di Leonardis said. The casual atmosphere is part of the appeal. Participants can work on figure drawings, experiment

with different mediums or bring their own projects. Art supplies, including pastels, inks, pens and markers, are available for attendees to try free of charge. The partnership with Secret Vegan Kitchen was a natural fit. Camp and Di Leonardis have hosted all of their Go Figure Art Hangs at solely vegan restaurants, and owner Tiffany Gordon said Camp has previously done design work for Secret Ve gan Kitchen, which also sells some of her stickers. “We have the space, and we’ve wanted to open it up to the community,” Gordon said. “It just sounded like a really fun thing to do.” Gordon said events such as Go Figure Art Hang can give residents a free, welcoming place to meet others with similar interests and create together. “It’s just sort of a way for people to get together, to bounce ideas off of each other, just be in a space with other people who are into the same things as them and just create a bit more of a sense of community,” she said. Go Figure Art Hang also has a larger community art project underway. The organizers distributed 200 free 4-by-4 inch mini sketchbooks, encouraging residents to fill them with drawings inspired by everyday life. The completed sketchbooks will be featured in a mini art show at Secret Vegan Kitchen, with an opening reception scheduled for Oct. 3. The exhibit will remain on display through October. Camp and Di Leonardis hope the project, like the art hang itself, encourages people to make art without worrying about whether it is perfect. “Anything is great,” Di Leonardis said. “We’re always saying, draw, do something, put something out there.”

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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.”

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Mount Sinai South Nassau will expand access to cancer clinical trials on Long Island with a $350,000 donation from the Betty Ajces Trust. The gift is the fourth major contribution the hospital has received from the trust since 2023, bringing its total donations to $2.05 million. The gifts from the Leon and Betty Ajces Memorial Fund at Mount Sinai South Nassau support cancer research and prevention efforts. “Being involved in a clinical trial can be lifesaving but also time consuming for patients, especially if they have to travel to Manhattan multiple times a week,” said Joshua Kugler, interim president of Mount Sinai South Nassau. “The generous support from the Ajces Fund will enable us to expand Long Island residents’ access to cutting-edge cancer therapies and treatment protocols here in Oceanside.” The hospital’s Department of Clinical Research is a National Clinical Trial Network affiliate within the Mount Sinai Health System. The department participates in cancer research designed to establish new standards of care, support regulatory approval of new therapies, test treatment approaches and validate new human genome biomarkers. The department is based at the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center in Valley Stream and includes a clinical research manager, nurse, social worker and coordina-

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Mount Sinai South Nassau recently received a $350,000 donation from the Betty Ajces Trust that will allow the hospital to expand cancer clinical trials on Long Island. tor. The team works with researchers and clinicians at The Tisch Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center within the Mount Sinai Health System in Manhattan. The donation will help Mount Sinai South Nassau expand access on Long Island to clinical trials already underway at The Tisch Cancer Institute, giving patients an opportunity to participate in potentially

groundbreaking treatments closer to home. “Mount Sinai South Nassau has proven to be a good partner and a worthy recipient of our support,” said Alan E. Weiner, a trustee of the Betty Ajces Trust and longtime friend of the late Betty and Leon Ajces. “It is gratifying to know as a result of the leadership at Mount Sinai South Nassau’s cancer program, hundreds of patients on Long Island will benefit.”

Rajiv Datta, chair of the Department of Surgery at Mount Sinai and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center, said the partnership helps bring innovative cancer care closer to patients. “When hope is combined with compassionate, expert physicians and access to medical innovations and advancements, the result empowers patients and our staff to continue to provide potentially life-saving work,” Datta said. The Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer with a “commendation” designation, serves as the hub of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s cancer program. The center treats about 2,500 patients annually and offers advanced technologies including the Varian Novalis Tx, da Vinci Surgical System and Gamma Knife Perfexion. The hospital’s cancer program also specializes in liver, or hepatobiliary, cancer and offers a dedicated chemotherapy infusion center. Through its partnership with The Tisch Cancer Institute, patients have access to oncologists specializing in a range of common and rare cancers. The latest donation continues the trust’s support of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s efforts to bring cancer research, treatment and clinical trials to patients throughout Long Island.

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vice dogs and follow-up services free of charge to eligible recipients, according to John Bentzinger, the organization’s public relations and marketing manager. Bentzinger noted that it costs more than $50,000 to raise and train each dog, with the program funded through donations. Founded more than 50 years ago, the nonprofit has eight regional training centers and serves people with disabilities across the country. The Medford center, which serves 13 northeastern states, from Maine to Virginia, trains its dogs to perform more than 40 commands, including picking up objects, opening and closing doors and drawers and turning lights on and off. For Hutcheson, those tasks can make a meaningful difference. Andre is already learning to close doors behind Hutcheson and retrieve items she cannot reach. More tasks will be incorporated as the pair continues practicing together at home. One of the commands that has already made a particular impression on her is “cover.” During the command, Andre lies across Hutcheson, providing deep pressure. The task has been especially helpful during physical therapy, when Hutcheson undergoes stretching exercises after spending much of her day in a wheelchair. “The sound coming from Beth of relief was wonderful,” Marianne said. Andre can also provide the same type of comfort while Hutcheson is sitting on the couch. “She seems more content, calm,” Marianne said about her daughter. “She sometimes suffers from anxiety, and I can see already that that has changed dramatically. The dog stays with her almost 24/7, and she’s just much calmer and happier.” During team training, Hutcheson learned how to give Andre commands and reinforce his behavior. The dogs arrive at the program already professionally trained, but the two-week course teaches the new owners how to work with their specific dog. “It was work,” Marianne said. “But we persevered, and we got there, and it felt like such a great accomplishment.” The two-week training program is the final step in a much longer journey for each Canine Companions’ service animal. The dogs spend their first 16 to 18 months with volunteer puppy raisers, who teach basic obedience and expose the puppies to a variety of public and private environments. The dogs then return to Canine Companions for six to nine months of professional training. Colleen Buckley, a Canine Companions instructor who taught Hutcheson’s class, said the professional training begins broadly before being tailored to each dog’s strengths. “For the first three months that they’re here, everybody’s training looks pretty similar,” Buckley said. “They all learn to push the same things and pick up the same things.” As instructors learn more about each dog, they begin determining what type of work may be the best fit — that can include determining how comfortable a dog is in public, its work ethic and confidence, and how it responds to different environments and equipment. The end result is to create a successful match between the dog and its future partner. Four times a year, Canine Companions holds team training sessions, inviting between 12 and 15 people to live on campus for two weeks. The participants stay in accessible dorm rooms and learn how to use their dogs’ commands through hands-on instruction, field trips and lessons on animal care. For Buckley, watching that process unfold is one of the most rewarding parts of her job. “I get to see all the work that my coworkers and I have put into these dogs — is translating to really changing somebody’s life,” she said. “Watching the people understand the level of independence that the dog can help grant them, it’s just so rewarding.” The benefits of a service dog can also extend beyond the physical tasks. Buckley said the dogs can serve as a social bridge for

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Andre has been trained to perform tasks that can help Beth Hutcheson navigate daily life with greater independence, including opening and closing drawers and doors, picking up dropped items and turning lights on and off.

Andre V, a Labrador-golden retriever mix, is now with Hutcheson nearly all the time.

One of the commands that has already made a particular impression on Hutcheson is “cover.” During the command, Andre lies across Hutcheson, providing deep pressure and relief. people with disabilities, helping them connect with friends, classmates and members of their communities. For Hutcheson, Andre is already becoming part of that community. She wants her friends and others to understand that Andre is not simply a pet. “I want to try and teach people that he helps me, and helps me if I need something extra,” she said. Hutcheson and her family plan to hold a luncheon with her friends to help educate them about how to interact

appropriately with a service dog. The Hutchesons are longtime Canine Companions participants, with Andre being Beth’s third service dog. Marianne also has been involved with the organization and has a retired facility dog. Marianne said the experience has repeatedly shown her the impact of the organization. “Having a handicap, there are so many boundaries and obstacles all over the place,” she said. “You go to this campus, it’s so accessible. Everybody there is just wonderful and kind and knowledgeable.” With September being National Service Dog Month, it is an opportunity to raise awareness about service dogs and the independence and support they provide to people with disabilities. However, the significance of Andre goes beyond a national awareness month for Hutcheson. “It makes me feel good having him,” Hutcheson said.

Advocates call for county to cut ties with ICE By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

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

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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,”

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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“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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Learn to line dance with Ray on the second floor of Michael’s Billiards. Teaching is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and dancing is until 10. The DJ plays your favorite country tunes. Enjoy the full bar and food truck for energy while you dance!

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

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The band performs at EGP Oceanside. Outdoor setting in their beautiful courtyard. Plenty of room to eat and dance. • Where: 2823 Long Beach Road • Time: 7-10 p.m. • Contact: egpoceanside.com or (516) 766-9547

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Centennial Fireworks

Masone Beach is the setting for a spectacular fireworks display. Mayor Michael McGinty and the Village Board host this special celebration. The fireworks show will immediately follow the performance of Andy Cooney and his band, lighting up the night sky in honor of Island Park’s 100th anniversary. • Where: Masone Beach, 1 Waterford Road. Island Park • Time: 7: 30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 431-0600

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

Oceanside BOE meets The Board of Education holds its next meeting. All are encouraged to attend.

• Where: 145 Merle Ave., Oceanside • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 678-1200

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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

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 hands-on craft for each child to take home. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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The Board of Education holds its next meeting. All are encouraged to attend.

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• Where: 4060 Austin Blvd.. Island Park • Time: 7-10 p.m. • Contact: (516) 548-7707

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

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Truth in Medicine Panel Discussion

Oceanside Library hosts a session on the Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth in Medicine Poll, an independent public health poll, recently surveyed metro area residents on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, mental and physical health, and public health education. The findings will be revealed at this event, followed by a panel discussion featuring subject matter experts. • Where: 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside

• Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon • Contact: oceansidelibrary.com or (516) 766-2360

Book Bedazzling Let your artsy side sparkle with this hands-on craft at Oceanside Library. Participants will use dazzling gemstones to decorate a book cover of their choice. Participants must bring their own book to glamorize, all crafting materials are provided. Registration required. $5 fee. • Where: 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside • Time: 30-8:30 p.m. • Contact: oceansidelibrary.com or (516) 766-2360

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56th Annual San Gennaro Feast

This time-honored street festival, held on Long Beach Road adjacent to our church, attracts between 5,000 and 10,000 visitors annually. The event features delicious food prepared by our dedicated volunteers, exciting rides and games for all ages, and a vibrant community atmosphere celebrating our heritage and faith. The festivities will kick off with a special Mass and a procession of the San Gennaro statue

through the streets of Island Park, honoring our patron saint, San Gennaro. • Where: Sacred Heart Church, 282 Long Beach Road, Island Park • Time: Varied, through Sept. 13 • Contact: Denise Ruscio at (516) 852-0122

An evening with Kelly Bishop Molloy’s Madison Theatre and Theodore’s Books 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 sixdecade 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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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, FIRST LIEN HECM LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES BERNSTEIN A/K/A FRANCES W. BERNSTEIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 23, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 291 Concord Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 298 and Lot 82. Approximate amount of judgment is $798,032.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 620645/2024. Leonard B. Austin, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.:232808-1 161700 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of MIDNIGHT DRIVE-IN LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/02/2026. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3271 Benjamin Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572. Purpose: any lawful activity. 161648 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-

THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-EMX2, -againstMICHAEL RASO, 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 April 6, 2026, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-EMX2 is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL RASO, 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 2:30PM, premises known as 177 MCKINLEY AVENUE, ISLAND PARK, NY 11558-1822; and the following tax map identification: 43-150-46. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING NEAR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ISLAND PARK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 000983/2014. Janine T. Lynam, 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. 161833 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR7, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR7, -againstJENNIFER IADEVAIO, 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 February 14, 2017, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR7, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR7 is the Plaintiff and JENNIFER IADEVAIO, 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 18, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 61 MONTGOMERY AVE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572; and the following tax map identification: 43-332-349. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING AT OCEANSIDE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 019258/2009. Barton Slavin, 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

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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 THOMAS F. CUCCURULLO, JR. AKA THOMAS F. CUCCURULLO, JESSE CUCCURULLO, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 26, 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 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 171 Audubon Boulevard, Island Park, NY 11558. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Island Park, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York (in the Town of Hempstead situate, lying and being at Island Park - Long Beach aforesaid, known and designated on a certain map entitled, “Map of Island Park-Long Beach, Inc., W.E. Howard, C.E. January 1926, Sheet No. 15”), Section 43 Block 396 and Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $745,289.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617699/2022. Michael J. Langer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001555 90977 161662 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR

CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF EMC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-B, MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-B, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM SCHNEIDER AKA WILLIAM C. SCHNEIDER, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 20, 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 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 49 Murray Drive, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 390 and Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment is $460,275.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002566/2013. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161831 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2019-HB1, -againstNASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, 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 April 1,

2026, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2019-HB1 is the Plaintiff and NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, 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 29, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 511 SUNNYBROOK DRIVE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572; and the following tax map identification: 54-498-12. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING, AT OCEANSIDE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 003624/2016. Kenneth Lawrence Gartner, 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. 161945 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2007-NC1, Plaintiff AGAINST LEONARDO D. ERRICO A/K/A LEONARD D. ERRICO A/K/A LEONARD ERRICO A/K/A LEONARDO LEONARDO ERICO; MICHELE L. ERRICO A/K/A MICHELE ERRICO A/K/A MICHELE

L. BATTAGLIA A/K/A MICHELE BATTAGLIA; VALLEY NATIONAL BANK; SAMANTHA ERRICO; AND AMANDA ERRICO Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2025, and the Decision and Order on Motion duly entered July 22, 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 September 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 400 Windsor Parkway, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 43 Block: 238 Lot: 52-53. Approximate amount of judgment $1,010,983.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615776/2022. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third party check or cash will be accepted. For sale information, please visit ServiceLink Auction at https://www.servicelink auction.com or call (866) 539-4173. Lisa Segal Poczik, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 SPSNY717SL 91129 161915

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an On-Premise Restaurant Liquor License, NYS Application ID: CL-26-102448-01 has been applied for by Artie’s Fish Market 4257,LLC & ACH Funding LLC to sell liquor, beer, wine and cider at retail in an onpremises restaurant establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC Law at 42-57 Austin Blvd T/O Hempstead Island Park NY 11558. 162072

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. FILIPPO BONURA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 23, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 159 Wrights Lane, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Unincorporated Village of Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 60, Block 1 and Lot 11. Approximate amount of judgment is $472,886.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616574/2024. Wayne H. Wink, Jr., Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 240686-2 162064 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 AQCUSITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST ANGELA ANDRIANO; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 2, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 66 Lorraine Road, Island Park, NY 11558. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings

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Coalition unites community to remember Members of the Oceanside SAFE Coalition gathered with community members at the Oceanside Library on Aug. 27th for the coalition’s sixth annual Overdose Awareness Day.

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ness helps destroy the stigma around mental health and substance abuse.” Although the ceremony was held indoors, Eriksen said that the coalition still plans to plant flowers at Schoolhouse Green once the weather cooperates. For organizers and families, however, the evening’s most impor tant message remained the same: Those affected by addiction and overdose are not alone, and remembering those who have died can become part of an effort to prevent future loss. “Finding that village of other people that have been through what you’ve been through, no one’s going to understand the way that village will,” Eriksen said. “We want to make a place for people to connect like that.”

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“Our vision always is to make sure that this event is for surviving families and friends,” she said. “We want to make sure that we’re creating a safe place for people to come and honor the memory of the people that they’ve lost and try to turn that into a new beginning, and put it back into the community to prevent this happening again.” Nick Wollweber, who has been involved with the coalition for four years, donated food from Dario’s, in West Hempstead, where he works as an assistant manager. Wollweber, 22, lost his older brother, Joe, to a drug overdose in 2019. For Nick, sharing his brother’s photo and story at the memorial table was a meaningful part of the evening. “[It] was very healing for me,” he said. “Sharing and open-

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ingful part of the evening. “[It] was very healing for me,” he said. “Sharing and openness helps destroy the stigma around mental health and substance abuse.” Although the ceremony was held indoors, Eriksen said that the coalition still plans to plant flowers at Schoolhouse Green once the weather cooperates. For organizers and families, however, the evening’s most impor tant message remained the same: Those affected by addiction and overdose are not alone, and remembering those who have died can become part of an effort to prevent future loss. “Finding that village of other people that have been through what you’ve been through, no one’s going to understand the way that village will,” Eriksen said. “We want to make a place for people to connect like that.”36. Martin collected photos of people from the community who had died of overdoses and displayed them alongside painted seashells bearing their names and ages. “I just felt like it was a labor of love,” she said. Martin added that she believes education is one of the most important tools in combating addiction and preventing future overdoses. “I think that parents, as well as children, need to be educated in the dangers of even trying something,” she said. “It’s as simple as that — one try and you could get addicted.” She also stressed the importance of recognizing the connection between mental health and substance use, noting that anxiety, depression and other struggles can move young people to turn to drugs as a way to cope. Eriksen said that the gathering demonstrated the importance of creating a space where surviving family members can connect with others who understand their experiences.

with some choosing to donate their creations to the rock garden at Oceanside’s Luis G. Alvarez Memorial Park, while others took them home to create memorial spaces of their own. The event also included resource tables manned by representatives of Integrity Treatment Centers, Mount Sinai Counseling Center and Mount Sinai South Nassau, giving attendees a chance to learn about treatment, counseling and other support services. One of the most meaningful additions to this year’s event was a memorial table organized by Lori Martin, a new member of the SAFE Coalition who got involved with the group last year. Martin, a 73-year-old retired nurse, lost her son, Derrick, three and a half years ago after he relapsed following treatment in rehabilitation. He was 36. Martin collected photos of people from the community who had died of overdoses and displayed them alongside painted seashells bearing their names and ages. “I just felt like it was a labor of love,” she said. Martin added that she believes education is one of the most important tools in combating addiction and preventing future overdoses. “I think that parents, as well as children, need to be educated in the dangers of even trying something,” she said. “It’s as simple as that — one try and you could get addicted.” She also stressed the importance of recognizing the connection between mental health and substance use, noting that anxiety, depression and other struggles can move young people to turn to drugs as a way to cope. Eriksen said that the gathering demonstrated the importance of creating a space where surviving family members can connect with others who understand their experiences. “Our vision always is to make sure that this event is for surviving families and friends,” she said. “We want to make sure that we’re creating a safe place for people to come and honor the memory of the people that they’ve lost and try to turn that into a new beginning, and put it back into the community to prevent this happening again.” Nick Wollweber, who has been involved with the coalition for four years, donated food from Dario’s, in West Hempstead, where he works as an assistant manager. Wollweber, 22, lost his older brother, Joe, to a drug overdose in 2019. For Nick, sharing his brother’s photo and story at the memorial table was a mean-

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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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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.

FRAMEWORK by Tim Baker

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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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