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Council aims to drive New York growth The formation of the Business Advisory Council, a new body of 15 business leaders who will meet quarterly with Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su to help shape the city’s next phase of economic growth and innovation was unveiled on Aug. 27. The council will advise City Hall on the industries driving New York’s economy — including finance, technology, real estate, sports, e n t e r t a i n m e n t , re t a i l a n d health care — as well as the infrastructure, talent pipeline and regulatory environment those industries need to grow here rather than elsewhere. Members will help shape a more deliberate approach to s t re n g t h e n i n g t h e s e c t o r s where New York can lead nationally and globally, from biotech and finance to media Zohran Kwame and entertainment. mamdani “The doors of City Hall are always open to New York’s busiMayor ness leaders, and I look forward to welcoming their experience and strategic guidance as we build a stronger, more dynamic economy,” Mamdani, said in a news release. The inaugural members of the council:

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Brandon Blackwood, CEO of Brandon Blackwood New York √Priscilla Sims Brown, President and CEO of Amalgamated Bank Rafael E. Cestero, CEO of the Community Preservation Corporation Keia Clarke, CEO of the New York Liberty Dr. John D’Angelo, President and CEO of Northwell Health Kruti Patel Goyal, CEO of Etsy Tony James, Chairman of Jefferson River Capital Scott Rechler, Chairman and CEO of RXR Kevin Ryan, Founder and CEO of AlleyCorp Marcus Samuelsson, Award-winning chef and restaurateur Doug Steiner, Chairman of Steiner Studios Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani Pat Wang, President and CEO of Healthfirst Antonio Weiss, Partner at SSW and former Treasury official Robert Wolf, CEO of 32 Advisors and former

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The city created Business Advisory Council that aims to aid shape the next phase of economic growth. Above, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani discussing expediting the most critical Housing Court cases on Aug. 25. Chairman and CEO of UBS Americas “We look forward to working with the leaders who make the hiring and investment decisions that will define New York’s economy for the next decade,” Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su, said in the release. “We’re focused on strengthening the sectors where New York has a real competitive edge — and on making sure the talent this city produces has every reason to build their future here instead of somewhere else.” The city is at a near-record high for total jobs with 4,852,400 jobs as of July 2026, officials said. With nearly 6,000 private sector jobs added in the first half of this year, New York’s year-over-year job growth is more than double the national growth rate. The unemployment rate has improved for five consecutive months, falling to 5 percent in July, while the labor force participation rate is at a near-record high. Office space leasing numbers have been strong recently, with nearly 50-million-square-feet of office space leased over the past four quarters. City-based companies raised $21.2 billion in venture capital funding to date, 102 percent higher than the same period last year. “Building a business in New York has taught me that this city’s greatest resource has always been its people,” Brandon Blackwood, CEO of Brandon Blackwood

New York, said in the release. “Their ambition, creativity and willingness to take a chance on an idea. I’m honored to join the Business Advisory Council and bring the perspective of an entrepreneur who built something here from the ground up.” Keia Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, New York Liberty, noted in the release that, “Sports and entertainment have the power to drive economic growth, strengthen communities, and inspire the next generation of talent.” Dr. John D’Angelo, President and CEO of Northwell Health said that healthcare employs many people in the city. “I look forward to working alongside this impressive group of leaders to make New York the best place in the world to invest, innovate, and build a healthier future,” he said in the release. — Jeffrey Bessen

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Cedarhurst rewinds to the sounds of summer The Village of Cedarhurst hosted its Concert in the Park, “Summer Hits Rewind,” on Aug. 18 at Andrew J. Parise Park. The evening began at 7 p.m. with a pre-show performance by Warren Levi Martial Arts, followed by Peat Moss & The Fertilizers at 8 p.m. The band entertained residents with classic summer favorites and feel-good hits. Families and friends gathered with lawn chairs to enjoy the summer evening and live music. The event was sponsored by Rason Materials, Bolla Market, 202 Convenience Store, Liberty New York Water, SAIL, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, the Cedarhurst Business Improvement District and Bobby’s Blue Ribbon Market. — Melissa Berman

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The Five Towns community is mourning the loss of Allison Rahmani, a Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway teacher and math coordinator who died Aug. 21 after the SUV she was driving crashed into an in-ground swimming pool at her Hewlett Bay Park home. Rahmani, 40, was driving a 2023 GMC in the driveway of a residence on Elinor Road at 9:29 a.m. when she lost control of the vehicle, according to Nassau County police. The SUV struck a tree and an unoccupied 2006 Honda before plunging into the backyard pool. Rahmani was removed from the vehicle before of ficers arrived. Responding officers performed lifesaving measures and she was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. She had been able to call for emergency assistance following the crash. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. Authorities have said foul play is not suspected and believe Rahmani may have suffered a sudden medical emer-

gency before losing control of the vehicle. Rahmani, who turned 40 just days before her death, was known for her dedication to her students and her commitment to education. She was also a mother of four and the wife of Matthew Rahmani, president of the Irving Place Minyan in Woodmere. At Rahmani’s funeral at Boulevard-Riverside Chapels in Hewlett on Aug. 23, her husband delivered an emotional tribute, reciting “Eshet Chayil,” the traditional Jewish “Woman of Valor” prayer often sung to a bride at a Jewish wedding. “I’m sorry I didn’t say that at her wedding,” Matthew said. “I can’t imagine more fitting words for the woman you were.” He described Rahmani as the person who stood beside him through every stage of their marriage, including the difficult early years when the couple was building a life together. “You took me by the hand, you pulled me, you said it would be OK, that you believed in me, in us,” he said. Matthew said Rahmani was unwavering in her support and helped guide the family through

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Allison Rahmani’s coffin was led out of Boulevard-Riverside Chapels in Hewlett after her funeral on Aug. 23. every major decision. The couple had been preparing to leave for a romantic trip to Paris on the day of her funeral. He described the way she nurtured their kids “like delicate plants” and said he would continue raising their children while carrying on the love and values she had given them. “I will pick up where you left

off,” he said. Rahmani’s mother, Rachelle Rohde, also delivered a eulogy, speaking directly to her daughter and the family she left behind. “We are broken,” Rohde said. “We will never be the same.” She told her grandchildren — Nathan, Jake, Zachary and Chloe — that their grandmoth-

er’s love would remain with them. “To my beloved grandchildren — Nathan, Jake, Zachary and Princess Chlo Chlo — and of course to the one-of-a-kind, her beloved husband, Matthew, Mama loves you all more than you will ever know and will be with you day and night,” Rohde said. Speaking to her daughter, Rohde said she believed Allison was watching over her family. “I know you are watching, I know,” she said. “We won’t let you down.” Shayna Unger, a close friend and fellow teacher, recalled how Rahmani created a makeshift beauty salon in her classroom, complete with brushes, hair gel, bar rettes, scr unchies and snacks, and did the girls’ hair each morning. “She wanted them to walk into school looking and feeling like every other girl,” Unger said. “She wanted their school days to feel as normal as possible.” HAFTR officials said the school community is grieving Rahmani’s death. “She loved her students,” Unger said.

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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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KRISTIN THORNE Investigative Reporter Law&Crime Network

EXCELLENCE IN ORTHODONTICS

JOHN L. GOMES, MD

Co-Owner Avenue Orthodontics

MARINA MILGROM, DDS

ELENI MICHAILIDIS, DDS, MS, MPH

BEHAVIORAL & MENTAL HEALTH CHRISTINA DIBERNARDO

Founder Expressive Connections Mental Health Counseling

NATALIE BITTON, DDS Founder Bitton Orthodontics, PLLC

EXCELLENCE IN SPECIAL NEEDS THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS & INNOVATION LEE D. STOCKNER

JOSEPH A. SALAMONE Founder & Executive Director The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying

NICOLE IANNARONE, MA, LBA, BCBA Founder & President Cornerstone Behavioral Services, LLC.

President, Music Lee Inclined Guy, Inc. Inventor, Occupational Octaves Piano™

DR. RALU ONUBOGU Founder Sensory Island Long Island

CLINICAL CARE EXCELLENCE

HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP

DONNA RILEY MATUSIAK, MA, CCC/SLP

EMILLY TRICE, MSHA

Vice President of Dental Services Harmony Health Care of LI

Director North Shore Center for Speech & Swallowing

KIMBERLY KANNER, ED.D., MSN, RN,NPD-BC

HAN JO KIM, MD Spine Surgeon Hospital for Special Surgery

Director of Clinical Operations Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk

KRISTIE SCHWARZ, MA

JORDAN BRODSKY, MD, FACR

Senior Director of Residential Services CN Guidance and Counseling Services

Rheumatologist Rheumatology Consultants LLP

NATASHA ELIE-LOUISSAINT, DSC RN LNHA FACHE

SARA MALAGOLD, PHD Doctor Complete Neuropsychology, P.C.

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Executive Director St. Johnland Healthcare

Founder Comforted Companions Veterinary Care

Chairman, Department of Surgery Episcopal Health Services

ALEXIS TISCHLER, DVM CHPV CPEV

SHELDON GENACK, MD, FACS TRACY MOCCIO

JENNIFER BUSHATI

Executive Director Maple Pointe Senior Living

Recreation Director Plattduetsche Home Society

HEALTHCARE VISIONARY

MARK SOBERMAN

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Field Sales Consultant Henry Schein, Inc.

EXCELLENCE IN ORTHODONTICS

PATIENT CARE EXCELLENCE

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Founder & CEO Women’s Health Care of Garden City Board Certified Pediatric Dentist First Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

SPECIAL AWARDS EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARD JEFFREY L. REYNOLDS, PHD President & CEO Family and Children's Association

LISA BURCH President & CEO EPIC Long Island

MICHAEL N. ROSENBLUT President & CEO Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation

HEALTHCARE HERO AWARD SHARI LEVENTHAL, CDP, CMDCP

Director of Guest Services Excel at Woodbury for Rehabilitation and Nursing

INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY HELEN HSIEH, MD, FACOG Founder, Medical Director Vibrance 360

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ALISON FENECH, MSW Hospice Liaison /Account Manager MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care

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HARRY S. JACOB, MD President Primary PartnerCare Physicians, PLLC

VISIONARY AWARD

STUART B. ALMER, FACHE President & CEO Gurwin Healthcare System

ELENI MICHAILIDIS, DDS, MS, MPH

CHANTAE SULLIVAN-PYKE, MD, MS, FACOG

VISIONARY IN NEUROSCIENCE AWARD

Co-Owner Avenue Orthodontics

Site Director Spring Fertility of Long Island

Director The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island

KIMON BEKELIS, MD

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