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Residents worry about Propel’s impact on harbor supported the project, said the organization’s primary concern is the portion of the projAs Propel NY Energy moves ect that will be constructed in closer to construction of its the harbor. Since 2024, more proposed $3.26 billion transmis- than 2 million oysters have sion project, local officials and been planted in Hempstead environmental advocates are Harbor as part of restoration raising concerns about how efforts, according to Swenson. He emphasized underwater conthat the oysters struction could are intended to affect Hempstead i m p r o ve w a t e r Harbor, including quality and help its shellfish popurestore the harlations, water quality and recreationbor’s biodiversity al uses. rather than for The project commercial harcalls for submavesting. rine cables to be “If all of those installed beneath brUCe KeNNedy 2 million oysters the harbor as part Village administrator, grow to full size, of an 89-mile t h e y h av e t h e Sea Cliff transmission syscapability of filtem intended to tering 100 million strengthen Long Island’s elec- gallons per day of seawater,” trical grid. The work will have Swenson said, referring to the minimal environmental effects, species’ ability to remove according to Propel, while harmful chemicals like nitroopponents and local officials gen from the water. argue that safeguards should The proposed construction, be established before construc- he added, would involve four tion begins rather than after roughly 9-foot-deep trenches. potential damage occurs. He is concerned that jet plowEric Swenson, executive ing — whereby high-pressure director of the Hempstead Har- water jets are used to clear the bor Protection Committee, harbor floor — could disturb which has neither opposed nor

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Brian Ramrup, left, and Gloria Rosendo co-founded Glen Head Martial Arts and Fitness in 2025.

Glen Head dojo sees karate success Multiple athletes win medals at national championship by JUlIA CApItellI jcapitelli@liherald.com

Athletes at Glen Head Martial Arts and Fitness retur ned from the USA Karate National Championship and Team Trials with multiple medals and qualifications for other tournaments. Co-founded by Brian Ramrup and Gloria Rosendo, the dojo, now in its second operating season, offers karate and cardio kickboxing classes for ages 3 to 70. Ramrup, 38, was a member of the USA Karate National Team for 17 years and an alternate at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. He is a 12-time national champion and has medaled at several other competitions, including at the world level. He and Rosendo met during the Covid-19 pandemic, when Ramrup moved back to Queens after living in Chicago. They began training together, and when the opportunity

to open a dojo arose, Ramrup asked Rosendo to teach with him. She began teaching karate in Queens when she was 15, and accepted Ramrup’s invitation to join him in Glen Head. Rosendo took silver at this year’s national championship after winning gold three years in a row. Rosendo, 22, began learning karate when she was 5, but did not start competing until a decade later. She described becoming a three-time national champion as “pretty intense.” “The first time, it’s surprising,” she said. “And it feels quite emotionally overwhelming because it’s like ‘Oh my gosh, I did this for the first time, and it’s so exciting.’” Rosendo added that after the first win, she felt like she had to “beat” herself the following year, performing better than she did the first time. She described feeling like “three Continued on pAGe 3

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Kiwanis Club holds annual Klothes for Kids event By JULIA CAPITELLI jcapitelli@liherald.com

Children in the North Shore and Glen Cove school districts got to “shop ‘til they drop’ with the Kiwanis Club of North Shore at this year’s Klothes for Kids day. Kiwanis began the initiative more than 30 years ago to help children in need buy back-to-school clothes. Chairs Anniek Murray and Natalia Pardo, a former member of North Shore High School Key Club, organize the event annually despite no longer living in the community. They plan and coordinate from their homes in Florida and Washington D.C. alongside President Chris Salmon. Key Club alumni Carolina Pardo and Sajel Arya also volunteer for the event. Julia Salat, executive board member, said that the initiative “fits very neatly” into the organization’s mission of helping children in need. Kiwanis, a global nonprofit, operates under the motto “Serving the children of the world.” “The kids are really so eager,” Salat said. “Some have never shopped before.” This year’s Klothes for Kids day was held on Aug. 15 with 23 children from the two school districts. Kiwanis works with JCPenney in Roosevelt Field Mall, where the children are paired with an adult shopper from Kiwanis. This year, each child was given $300. Kiwanis raises the money used to fund the initiative throughout the rest of the year, with Sea Cliff Mini Mart being the biggest fundraiser. “The child goes home with a pile of clothes,” Salat said. “It’s absolutely amazing how much $300 goes.” With the help of guidance counselors, social workers and principals, Salat organizes the list of elementary and middle school students from North Shore. Kiwanis Board Member Leslie McCarthy does the same for Glen Cove students.

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The Kiwanis Club of North Shore began its Klothes for Kids initiative more than 30 years ago. “Most of the time (the parents) say yes,” Salat said, “because it’s a wonderful experience.” Parents provide their child’s clothing size and a list of items, but Salat said children are always welcome to pick out something extra. She described shopping with the children as “an amazing feeling.” “My little one, she just picks out her sneakers, we get the size, smiles galore,” Salat said, “and once she gets the feel of it, it’s pretty good. She’ll like this and she’ll like that.” Salat added that, often, children will also ask to purchase items for parents or siblings. One year, she said, she shopped with a boy who picked out clothing for his younger brother who did not get to shop. “We’re getting something for everybody, every member of the family,” Salat said. “So that is heartwarming. It kind of brings tears to your eyes.” Lateshia Dixon, coordinator at JCPenney, has been

working with Kiwanis for the event since 2009. The store offers discounts on clothes during the event and presented Kiwanis with a $5,000 grant. Salat explained that the grant money would go back into helping the community’s children, being put toward other programs like providing sneakers and coats. She described JCPenney as being “all for” Klothes for Kids. After shopping at JCPenney, Kiwanis busses the children to Amalfi Pizzeria and Restaurant in Glen Cove for lunch before returning to North Shore High School to be picked up. “Some know each other, some don’t,” Salat said. “Some are friends, some aren’t, but they’re just one big happy family when they arrive at Amalfi, and then of course, when they go home, the parents are just smiles galore.” To learn more about Kiwanis Club of North Shore, visit NorthShoreKiwanisLI.com.

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Glen Head Martial Arts aims for progress different versions” of herself as she won each title, progressing in her karate career and learning to compete for herself, rather than to satisfy others’ expectations. This year, Rosendo said she was dealing with injuries from other competitions ahead of the national championship. “This one was just a reminder to myself of why I enjoy doing it,” she said, “why I love the process, why I get excited to just step on the mat and BrIan ramrup compete.” Mia Finegan, co-founder, Glen Head Martial Arts and 13, won gold in the elite diviFitness sion for her age group and weight class. She recently won silver at the Junior Pan American Championship, a competition to which each country sends their top two athletes. Ariel River, 18, and Braden Fullman, 21, took second and third respectively in the open weight category at the national championship. Fullman met Ramrup around the same time as Rosendo when Ramrup began training at the Queens dojo where Fullman trained. “I was so happy because I knew he was so respected,” Fullman said. “And I loved to just work with him and challenge myself against him.” Fullman said he “followed” Ramrup to Glen Head after the Glen Head Martial Arts and Fitness opened. Fullman described taking bronze in the open weight category as “cool” and added

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athletes from glen Head martial arts and fitness recently returned from the uSa Karate national Championship. that competing on the senior level is very different from the junior level. He also competed in his weight class but had what he called “a very underwhelming performance.” “What was extra difficult about that bronze medal in open weight was… having to overcome the mental process of ‘Hey, that one wasn’t good, but I need to still go and compete and put my best self forward and just perform,’” Fullman said. “And it’s not a gold medal, but I was still pretty happy with the bronze.” In addition to his success as a competitor, Ramrup served on the USA Karate Board of Directors for eight years and was an athlete representative to the International Olympic Committee. He said he was in a “mental rut”

after the Tokyo Olympics, for which he was trying to make the team, were postponed due to Covid. He added that working with Rosendo helped him regain his love for the sport. Ramrup said he was in “the right place at the right time” to open Glen Head Martial Arts and Fitness. The building on Glen Cove Avenue was available, and he was recommended to the owner.” He described the feeling of watching his athletes succeed as “hard to put into words.” “My favorite thing about being a coach,” he said, “is to watch them have those moments where they did more than they initially thought they could.” The mission at the Glen Head dojo, Ramrup said, is progress. He added that he applies kaizen, a Japanese word

gloria rosendo is a three-time uSa Karate national champion. meaning a continuous improvement approach, to his classes. The goal is for all students to leave with more confidence and better skills than they had when they arrived. “It’s all about growing,” Ramrup said. “It’s all about being a better version of yourself.” Rosendo and Fullman praised Ramrup for his teaching and the environment he has created at the dojo. “The community is great,” Fullman said. “I’ve never felt more comfortable in a dojo.” Rosendo described the dojo as “unique” because the instructors and athletes all bring their own experiences. “Not only are we still learning,” she said, “we’re still trying our best to share everything that we learn along the way.”

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Events coming to the village in September By JULIA CAPITELLI jcapitelli@liherald.com

As summer festivities wind down, the school year begins and fall approaches, September brings ceremonies and community events to Sea Cliff. The village and local organizations will bring residents together throughout the month for reflection and connection. The village will hold a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony, Love Your Neighbor Project will host a potluck and the Sea Cliff Civic Association will welcome new neighbors to Sea Cliff. Here are three things to know

The Village of Sea Cliff holds annually a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial Clock in front of the Stenson Memorial Library. The clock is dedicated to those who died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty-five years have passed since the morning of September 11, 2001, but the lives lost, the courage displayed and the sacrifices made must never be forgotten. Remembering that spirit of unity, compassion and shared purpose is also part of honoring those lost. Join the community at 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, at the 9/11 Memorial Clock in front of the Sea Cliff Children’s Library. Residents are invited for a brief gathering to honor those who died and the first responders and others who answered the call.

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Sea Cliff nonprofit Love Your Neighbor Project will host its second Longest Table event. The “musical chairs potluck” will take place in Roslyn Park on Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. The event, where the community will come together to share an outdoor meal, is $25 per person and open to those 21 and older. Love Your Neighbor Project offers scholarships and grants, contributes to other nonprofits, and helps community members in need. It hosts events throughout the year to connect the community, and money raised during fundraisers is put toward scholarships and grants and financial contributions to other organizations and neighbors in need.

The Sea Cliff Civic Association’s annual “Welcome to Sea Cliff ” party is set for Sept. 27. Each year, the civic association hosts the event to welcome new neighbors to the village. Residents and new families in Sea Cliff are invited to the welcome gathering, which includes remarks from Mayor Elena Villafane, village trustees and civic association President Ann DiPietro. The Sea Cliff Civic Association holds community events throughout the year with celebrations, concerts and theatrical performances for all seasons.

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The Hofstra men’s soccer team kicked off a new era Aug. 20 with a familiar winning feeling. In the program’s first game under first-year head coach Stephen Roche following the retirement of the legendary Richard Nuttall, the then 20th-ranked Pride pulled out a 2-1 win at Bucknell on a goal from midfielder Sean Keane with 9:51 remaining. Nuttall recorded 364 wins in 38 years leading the sidelines while elevating Hofstra men’s soccer to a national level Roche is looking to continue to raise. “It’s an incredible honor to be chosen to not only take over Hofstra but to replace Richie who’s been my boss and my friend for so many years,” said Roche, an Ireland native who spent the last 10 seasons as an assistant under Nuttall. The momentum from the season opener carried over three days later when the Pride (2-0-1) knocked off American at home on Aug. 23 with goals from junior forward Bastian Carlman and Keane. The 2-0 start moved Hofstra to 13th in the national rankings and they stayed unbeaten after a 1-1 draw at Stony Brook in the CAA opener last Saturday. Roche was an instrumental part of Hofstra’s recent success that included four straight Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) titles and five straight NCAA Tournament appearances. The Pride went 14-5-1 in Nuttall’s final season and reached the third round of the NCAA Tournament for the third time in five years with a 3-2 upset win at number-one ranked Vermont, the defending national champions. “Going back to 2021 when we won the CAAs and got to the Sweet 16 the first time from that point onwards our success has allowed us to recruit great players,” Roche said. “We believe we have really good players and we then have to make sure they’re good people who buy into the Hofstra style of soccer.” The first year since 1988 of someone other than Nuttall spearheading Hofstra men’s soccer features a largely new team with just six returners who saw game action last year. The backline is anchored by fifth-year defender Pietro Santi, an Italy native who garnered CAA Preseason Player of the Year honors. Santi was part of a defensive unit last season that surrendered less than one goal per game and recorded seven shutouts. “He’s the general on the field, he’s the coach on the field and he keeps our backline incredibly organized,” Roche said of Santi. “A lot of the work he does goes unnoticed but at the end of the game when we’ve limited the opponent to very few chances a lot of that is to do with him and his organization.” Roche has also been pleased with other members of the defense so far this season including Anthony Grodzki and Joel Bona, a transfer from the University of Rhode Island, along with freshman Ben Schulz at left back. Milo Risenhoover, a fifth-year goalkeeper who arrived at Hofstra from University of the Pacific, is also shining on the defensive end early in the season. The Portland, Ore.. native garnered CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording seven saves in Hofstra’s first two matches including four stops in the Bucknell victory. The offense has been largely carried early on by Keane, a 6-foot-5 graduate transfer from Auburn Montgomery University in Alabama, and Bastian Carlman, who has netted three goals. Roche is looking for a collective scoring effort this season that also includes

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Jack Benham, right, and the Pride opened the campaign in winning fashion topping Bucknell, 2-1. many other potential offensive weapons including Lewis Matton, David Citron, Marc Perkuhn, Lewis Johnson and Schulz. Hofstra was picked to place first in the CAA North Division, which also includes Stony Brook, Monmouth, Drexel and Northeastern. The Pride’s CAA home opener is scheduled for this Saturday against Drexel at 7 p.m. Roche has pieced together a challenging non-conference schedule to position Hofstra for a possible at-large NCAA Tournament which the Pride obtained last year after falling to Stony Brook in the CAA semifinals. Hofstra hosts 7th-ranked Vermont in a rematch of last year’s NCAA Tournament thriller on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. and Ivy League power Princeton on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. “We got unlucky in the semifinals last year but because we had a tough schedule and our national ranking was high we still got into the tournament,” Roche said. “We’ve got a long way to go with a lot of really difficult games coming up, but with the difficulty of the schedule we have if we get 11 or 12 wins you would imagine we would be in that position again.”

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Advocates call for county to cut ties with ICE New state law, which Blakeman calls ‘completely misguided,’ orders end to cooperation agreements By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

With a new state law taking effect that ends local immigration enforcement agreements, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and immigrant advocates called on Nassau County last week to end its cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and comply with the law. An Aug. 25 news conference outside Nassau County Police Department headquarters, in Mineola, included members of Make the Road Action, the New York for All Coalition and the Long Island Immigrant Justice Alliance. Speakers mad the point that the new law is meant to prevent law enforcement agencies from using local resources for federal immigration enforcement. Solages said the law comes as immigrant communities face uncertainty about their status and concerns about immigration enforcement. “It’s a tumultuous time right now in our community,” she said. Fears about immigration enforcement, Solages said, can undermine public safety when residents avoid police or emergency services. “There are victims of crimes who are afraid to come forward,” she said. “There are people who are having emergency situations who are afraid to call police or ambulance because they might get into deportation proceedings.” “We need to make sure that we’re building trust with communities,” she said. Local police should continue their public safety work, Solages said, without using local resources for federal immigration enforcement. “We want to make sure that our public safety continues, our public safety officers and law enforcement keeps doing their work,”

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

dents, and could deter people from reporting crimes or seeking emergency help. Keshner raised the case of Santos Banegas Reyes, an immigrant who died after being detained by immigration authorities. She called for answers about his death, and supporters at the news conference chanted, “Justice for Santos.” The criticism came one day before Blakeman said that Nassau County would comply with the state law and end its cooperation agreement with ICE. At a news conference Wednesday in Mineola, Blakeman called the state law “completely misguided” and said it would make Nassau County less safe. “I am a law-and-order county executive,” he said. “I believe in the rule of law, even when it’s a bad law, and this is a very, very bad and dangerous law.” Blakeman added that the Nassau County attorney had notified ICE and sent termination notices to the agency. He said the county would continue working with ICE where permitted by law. “Whatever we are allowed to do within the confines of the law, we will do,” Blakeman said. Bryan Flanagan, ICE’s assistant field office director, who appeared with Blakeman, said that ending the agreement removed what he called a public safety tool. “New Yorkers deserve a clear understanding of what ended yesterday,” Flanagan said. “This decision has removed a proven public safety tool.” He said that ICE would continue its federal immigration enforcement work without the agreement. Blakeman defended the county’s previous cooperation with ICE, saying that the agreement allowed local law enforcement to work with federal authorities in cases involving people accused of crimes.

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By BRUCE CASTELLANO Special to the Herald

Gerald Randolph Anders Jr. of Sea Cliff, 82, died on July 11. He enjoyed a life rich in talent, purpose and a ceaseless passion for living, learning and exploring. Gerald was born in Florida to Gerald and Hortense Anders and early on moved with his parents and younger brother, John, to a home on the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia. There his love for the sea was born. From his very early childhood, Anders had a talent and interest in music. As a young boy, he taught himself to play the piano. His family’s musical and religious background established the foundation for his interest in classical and church music. Anders was an accomplished classical musician who completed his master’s degree in piano and organ at Ohio State University. After a stint with the Cleveland Orchestra, he moved to NYC, and embarked on what would become a decades-long period building music programs and teaching students, including both young people and adults. Starting as music director at Columbia Grammar and Prep, he then served as the director of Fine and Performing Arts at St Ann’s School and The Dwight Engelwood School.

Teaching is too narrow a word, ing on his knowledge not only of music, although teach he did. He exposed stu- but of instruments, he oversaw the dents to music, ways of playing, history, reconstruction of several organs in those musicians, venues and more. Drawing on churches, most recently the organ at St his knowledge of repertoire and his Luke’s Episcopal Church in Sea Cliff. As understanding of individuals’ talents, he in the schools, his work and presence in constructed concert programs that grew churches elevated and inspired his choir members, colleagues, and the his musicians’ abilities. At churches’ congregations. CG&P, he arranged for the Anders met Bruce Castelorchestra to perform at severlano, his partner and husal other NYC schools and for band, in 1988 in Brooklyn at the chamber groups to play at an LGBTQ social organizathe famed Music Barge. At St tion that was founded to eduAnn’s his expansive vision cate the community about the for possibilities led to a perAIDS epidemic in safe social formance based on a 17th censettings. Because same-sex tury opera that involved a colmarriage was then prohibitlaboration of the theater and ed in most US states, Anders music departments. A coland Castellano married in league commented: “Nobody 2007 in Toronto, Canada. GEROLd else would have thought of Despite ongoing legal and epithis or tried it.” Through his ANdERS demic obstacles and hardteaching, Anders brought ships, they built a life togethpeople together and created community. He set high standards, join- er, one that was marked by extensive travel throughout Europe. ing his deep knowledge, intuitive feel of Anders fell in love with Italy and all music, and perceptive understanding of things Italian, having established a pasindividuals’ abilities. He was an active, well-known and sion for Italian music, art, culture and highly respected organist and choir food early in his life. His trips to Italy director in and around New York City. He fueled these interests and inspired him continuously performed as a church to create, organize, oversee and teach at a organist and choir director who created music exchange program in Tolentino, a and supervised music programs. Draw- village in the Marche province. For elev-

en summers, he co-created this music study program with Italian music professors, bringing American students and parent chaperones for a full summer of study and rehearsal. At the end of each season, his husband would join him for the student performances after which they would travel throughout Italy and other countries. His knowledge of the history and construction of classical pianos and organs grew with each visit that he and Castellano made to the various Italian provinces. Through this knowledge and his persistence, he gained access to some of the most famous instruments in the churches, basilicas and cathedrals of Italy, some of which dated back to the seventeenth century. Anders was granted permission to play some of these instruments, fulfilling a lifelong dream. He became a featured guest organist at Santa Dorotea Church in Trastevere, Rome whenever he visited. He is survived by his brother, John Anders, of Collinsville, Virginia, his husband, Bruce Castellano, of Sea Cliff, and Noel Gurwick, who Gerald informally adopted. A memorial service will be held on Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. at St Luke’s Episcopal Church. Memorial donations in honor of Gerald Anders may be sent to God’s Love We Deliver, PFY/LICC, GLAAD or The Human Rights Campaign

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The North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce distributed more than 100 backpacks and school supplies to children in need during its fifth annual backpack giveaway at North Shore High School on Saturday. The event has become an anticipated community tradition since the chamber first organized the giveaway five years ago. Connie Pinilla, president of the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said the organization initially had no plans to make the giveaway an annual event. “Well, it was something we thought that was needed then.” Pinilla reminisced. “We said, ‘let’s just do it.’ We never had a plan to keep doing it.” The chamber ultimately distributed more than 125 backpacks, according to Pinilla. The backpacks included notebooks, pencils and crayons, providing children with supplies for the upcoming school year. The chamber also committed 25 backpacks to the Economic Opportunity Comission of Glen Cove and provided 20 backpacks to a pastor who distributes them through a church in Queens. Pinilla said the giveaway has developed a reputation among local families and organizations, with some contacting her weeks before the event to ask when it would take place. “It’s gotten a wonderful reputation, and the people expect it,” Pinilla said. “We’d feel bad if we didn’t do it.” The backpacks are funded through sponsorships, with Pinilla reaching out to the chamber’s network about six weeks before the event. While the chamber has received donated backpacks in previous years, this year’s supplies were purchased using sponsorship money. Sponsors for this year’s event includ-

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Student volunteers with the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce showed off the backpacks on display. ed the Kiwanis of North Shore, Care First Home Solutions, the Spivack Family and the Connie Pinilla Team at Compass. The chamber also sponsored the EOC Back to School Event. Pinilla said seeing children choose their own backpacks is what motivates her to continue organizing the giveaway. “When they come up to the table to pick their backpack,” Pinilla said, “you can just see their light… and how happy they are to pick up the backpack they’re going to use for their whole year.” The chamber thanked North Shore High School administration for providing the venue for the event.

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The Propel project’s potential impact on the harbor has raised resident fears. The project has also raised concerns about potential impacts on hard clams. Propel’s Hard Clam Impact Minimization Plan assumes 100 percent mortality in certain areas affected by horizontal directional drilling and vessel anchoring. Guilfoyle wrote that Propel estimates that a total of 9 to 54 clams could be affected by those activities. “We do not anticipate measurable impacts to the overall hard clam population in Hempstead Harbor,” her statement read, “given the project’s limited footprint, temporary construction activities, and the low, patchy distribution of hard clams observed during surveys.” Bruce Kennedy, Sea Cliff ’s village administrator, previously told the Herald that the village has focused on protecting the harbor throughout its participation in the project’s regulatory pro-

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For the members of The Sparrows, theater is as much about friendship and experimentation as it is about performing. The musical and acting troupe, founded by Locust Valley native Brooke Di Spirito, has grown from a small group of friends working on creative projects into a rotating ensemble of musicians, actors, singers and dancers performing original productions across Long Island and New York City. The Sparrows officially formed in 2022, although Di Spirito said the group began taking shape in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted its plans. Since then, the group has performed at venues including Old Westbury Gardens and the Landmark Theater in Port Washington, while also taking its productions Off-Broadway. Its most recent major production was “The Opening,” a musical written by Di Spirito that ran for five weeks off Broadway. Di Spirito wrote the book and lyrics, while members of The Sparrows served as musicians and performers. For guitarist Nino Speros, the experience demonstrated how the group’s collaborative approach could translate to a larger stage. “Every show that we do is original,” Speros explained, “and we kind of make it and cater it for the performance that we’re doing, so they all kind of stand out.” The troupe’s productions frequently combine live music, acting, dancing and audience interaction. The group has also experimented with immersive theater, including a production based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Beautiful and Damned” that was staged in a New York City speakeasy. The Sparrows currently includes a rotating group of

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The Sparrows, a theatrical and musical troupe of singers, dancers, musicians, actors and more, will be performing on Long Island this fall and winter. roughly 15 to 20 people, although individual productions generally feature fewer performers. Di Spirito said the upcoming show will include nine members. The troupe’s musicians include guitar, drums, piano, bass, saxophone and other instruments, while performers also sing, act and dance. The group embraces unusual combinations and incorporates multiple instruments into its productions.

Beatrix Postley, a vocalist from Locust Valley, has known Di Spirito since high school. The two met while performing in “12 Angry Jurors” when Postley was a freshman and Di Spirito was a junior. Postley said The Sparrows have provided her with an opportunity to expand beyond her classical singing background. She is beginning a master’s degree in opera and has used her work with the group to explore jazz. That sense of experimentation extends to the group’s creative process. Di Spirito writes the productions, but said the other members regularly contribute ideas and help develop scenes and performances. “We are legitimately all best friends in real life,” Di Spirito emphasized. “We’re all really grateful that things have been progressing and working out, and that we’ve all been able to keep doing this.” Speros described the collaboration as “the most chaotic yet functional way,” with members frequently pitching ideas, jokes and practical solutions. The group’s upcoming season will include four new productions. The September show, “Heist,” is a comedy inspired by films such as “Ocean’s 11,” while future productions include a Christmas show, a production commissioned by the F. Scott Fitzgerald Society and another show planned for next summer. The troupe is also expanding its musical palette. While jazz and swing remain important influences, Speros said upcoming performances will incorporate music inspired by the 1950s and 1960s, including spy music and surf rock. For Postley, the unpredictability is part of the appeal. “I think generally the thing I love about the Sparrows is that anything could happen,” Postley explained, “and sometimes we don’t even know what’s going to happen.” For more information on The Sparrows and their upcoming shows, visit TheSparrows.MyPixieSet.com.

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all may be knocking on the door, but there’s no need to put away the flowers just yet. As the seasons shift, summer’s vibrant blooms can continue to brighten patios, porches, balconies and interiors, offering an easy way to savor the lingering days of warm weather. Whether enjoyed beside a favorite book and a cold drink or gathered into a colorful centerpiece, fresh flowers can make even an ordinary afternoon feel like a celebration. There are endless ways to bring that seasonal beauty to your surroundings. In fact, this in-between time of year can be one of the best times to enjoy summer’s bounty when the garden is still generous with color but the first hints of autumn are beginning to appear. The key is to have fun with it. Mix colors, textures, greenery and branches, experiment with different containers and let the flowers reflect the season — and your own personality. With a little creativity, you can keep summer’s cheerful spirit around a while longer while gently welcoming the cozy days of fall.

Let summer linger

Late-summer gardens are still bursting with possibilities. Dahlias, gladioli and lilies come in an astonishing range of colors, shapes and sizes — and they make stunning arrangements. Rather than reaching for a ready-made bouquet, gather a mix of loose flowers, foliage and branches and create your own. Arrange them in a favorite vase or container, then display the finished bouquet indoors or outside for an instant dose of color.

Make a statement

Let your floral arrangements reflect your personal style. Choose a sturdy vase or planter for outdoor displays, or scatter several smaller vessels across a table for a more playful look. To help cut flowers stay fresh, trim the stems diagonally before placing them in water and keep arrangements in a

shady spot. Change the water regularly and, during lingering warm spells, check them daily. Outdoors, a few rocks or some sand in the bottom of a container can help keep it steady when the breeze picks up. For an inviting finishing touch, surround your arrangement with candles, lanterns or other seasonal accents. A simple floral display can turn a patio table into a cozy gathering spot for those last leisurely days outdoors. Let nature have its moment Summer-flowering bulbs can keep the garden colorful for weeks, while also attracting pollinators and supporting biodiversity. Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, and remember that some bulbs, including dahlias and gladioli, can be lifted after flowering and stored in a frost-free place to replant next year. And there’s a whole world of unusual bulbs to consider for future gardens, including calla lilies, pineapple lilies, freesias and Blazing Star. Planning ahead now can help ensure another spectacular display when warm weather returns.

A lily for all seasons

If lilies are already growing in your garden, you have an especially versatile bloom at your fingertips. Their elegant flowers range from pristine white and creamy yellow to rich reds and purples — making them equally at home on a terrace, balcony or dining table. Potted lilies can also transition easily between outdoor and indoor spaces. A bouquet of lilies makes a beautiful statement on its own, but they also pair effortlessly with other seasonal flowers. Combine them with dahlias and gladioli in late summer, or bring them into fall with branches and foliage for an arrangement with a more autumnal feel. With their variety of colors, forms and fragrances, lilies offer endless opportunities to refresh a floral display as the seasons change.

Blooms for the soul

Flowers do more than brighten a room — they can brighten a mood, too. There’s something inherently soothing about selecting blooms, arranging them in a vase and taking the time to appreciate their color, texture and fragrance. Even the simple ritual of creating a bouquet can provide a welcome moment of calm. So before summer slips away completely, gather a few favorite blooms and bring them to the table. After all, there’s no better way to ease into fall than with a little beauty still in bloom.

Australian Pink Floyd Show The Australian Pink Floyd Show’s The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour is a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans everywhere. This critically acclaimed tribute has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show features a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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Louis Comfort Tiffany: Artist of the Gilded Age brings together the Nassau County Museum of Art’s unparalleled collection of more than 130 oil and watercolor paintings by one of America’s most celebrated artists. This landmark exhibition marks the first time the museum presents the full scope of its Tiffany paintings, an extraordinary group made possible through a generous, anonymous gift that represents the largest private collection of Tiffany paintings. This exhibit highlights a rarely seen dimension of his artistic practice: the paintings that he personally created at the beginning of his career. Through Nov. 8. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

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Grooves with Roots Revelators

Reggae band Roots Revelators performs at Still Partners

• Where: 225 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: stillpartners.com or call (516) 200-9229

First Fridays: The Buzz on Biodiversity

Spend a morning immersed in the natural beauty of Planting Fields exploring the fascinating world of pollinators, monarch butterflies, and the diverse insects that support healthy ecosystems. This guided walk uncovers the important relationships between plants and pollinators while examining the challenges posed by invasive species. Participants take part in hands-on citizen science activities, including monarch butterfly tagging, and learn how everyday observations can contribute to conservation efforts. $25 per person. For ages 8+. Registration required. • Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay • Time: 10-11 a.m. • Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

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Love Your Neighbor Project invites folks 21 and older for its second neighborhood musical chairs potluck. $25 per chair. • Where: Roslyn Park, Sea Cliff • Time: 4 p.m. • Contact: lynp.org

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‘The Rocketman Show’

Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage. Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson — Elton John’s official stunt and body double for various “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour projects. Hand picked by Elton and David Furnish for the role, it was Rus’ own live Broadway-esque production “The Rocket Man Show” that got him noticed. Witness the magic and live persona of a 1970’s Elton, recreated like no other. Rus storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock and roller. This is a detailed re-creation of Elton concert’s • Where: The Paramount, that’s not to be missed. Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes 370 New York Ave., Huntington wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic • Time: 8 p.m. boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski • Contact: ticketmaster.com or tuxedo from 1984. paramountny.com • Where: 225 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: stillpartners.com or call (516) 200-9229

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‘Brown Bag’ Art Chat

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum. Discover the beauty, innovation and enduring legacy of the art of Louis Comfort Tiffany. Through Riva’s engaging and insightful presentation, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the exhibition and the remarkable artistry of one of America’s most celebrated designers and creative visionaries. No reservations. First come, first seated. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 1 p.m., also Oct. 15 • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

McLovin’ Full on Get Down!

Visit Still Partners for a night of music with New York Citybased DJ McLovin’. McLovin’ hosts themed dance nights and community events.

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Remembrance Ceremony

The Village of Sea Cliff invites the community to gather for a ceremony honoring those who died and first responders and others who answered the call of duty on Sept. 11, 2001. Join the village at Stenson Memorial Library to remember, reflect and pay tribute. • Where: 281 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff • Time: 8:46 a.m. • Contact: (516) 671-0080

Gold Coast Garden Tour

Step back in time at Planting Fields on a 60-minute guided walking tour through the history of this magnificent Gold Coast estate and its extraordinary gardens. The landscape at Planting Fields includes a remarkable collection of rare plant specimens, champion trees, and increasingly

important natural habitats. It embodies the grand legacy and vision of W.R. Coe and renowned landscape architects and designers such as the Olmsted Brothers and A. Robeson Sargent. The tour also includes a brief stop outside the new Oudolf Garden, where guests can learn about the internationally acclaimed designer’s vision for the site. $18, $17 seniors, $5 ages 6-17. • Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay • Time: 11 a.m.-noon, also Sept. 12, through October • Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

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Join certified guide Linda Lombardo on an Ecotherapy Walk at Sands Point Preserve. The theme is Celebrating the Fall Equinox. Ecotherapy, also known as Forest Bathing, is not simply hiking in the woods, or a walk on a beach. The focus is on connection and relationship, allowing the heart to open to the beauty of the natural world, and at the same time, understand our belonging in that world. Register for individual walks or a series of three. $135 for series of 3, $120 members; $49 per session, $44 members. • Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point • Time: 10:30 a.m. • Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901

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Golfing Through Sea Cliff

Join the Good of the Village Association for the sixth annual golf tournament, beginning at Pirie Park. Proceeds support Sea Cliff’s libraries, museums and public spaces. Breakfast at Matt’s Deli and lunch at K.C. Gallagher’s. Register at Moonshot Emporium or at GoodVillage.BetterWorld.org. $50 per golfer. • Where: Pirie Park, Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff • Time: 8 a.m. • Contact: GoodVillage.BetterWorld.org.

Cuban Soul meets the Blues

Sea Cliff Arts Council hosts a performance by singer-songwriter and Antigone Rising lead singer Nini Camps and local guitarist and music teacher Frank Ferrara. They explore the intersection of traditional Cuban music with American blues. • Where: 86 Roslyn Ave., Sea Cliff • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: seacliffartscouncil.org

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LEGAL NOTICE BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE GOLD COAST AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIONES

SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO el jueves 3 de septiembre de 2026 a las 7:00 p. m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Gold Coast, 146 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY, 11545. Se podrán obtener copias del presupuesto propuesto para 2027 en la Biblioteca durante su horario habitual de atención a partir del jueves 27 de agosto de 2026, y en las siguientes escuelas durante su horario habitual de atención: Glen Head Elementary School Glenwood Landing Elementary School North Shore Middle School North Shore High School Y en la Biblioteca de Gold Coast website: www.goldcoastlibrary. org. La elección anual de fideicomisarios se llevará a cabo el martes 10 de septiembre de 2026 en la BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE GOLD COAST, ubicada en 146 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY, 11545, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., con el fin de elegir a tres (3) fideicomisarios para el Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Gold Coast, cada uno para un mandato de tres (3) años, desde enero de 2027 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2029. Tenga en cuenta el cambio de ubicación de la elección de fideicomisarios. Los candidatos al cargo de fideicomisario deben ser nominados individualmente, mediante una petición firmada por no menos de 50 votantes calificados del Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Gold Coast. Cada petición debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato y el nombre y la residencia del firmante. Las peticiones deben dirigirse al PRESIDENTE DEL COMITÉ ELECTORAL DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE GOLD COAST en la BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE GOLD COAST y presentarse en la oficina del Presidente

del Comité Electoral, ubicada en el mostrador de circulación, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. horas del martes 11 de agosto de 2026. Las peticiones pueden obtenerse en la BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE GOLD COAST, llamando a la biblioteca al 759-8300 o escribiendo a GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY, 146 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY, 11545.

Sea Cliff y con el distrito escolar de la ciudad de Glen Cove, también conocido como Distrito Escolar Número Cinco; al este con el distrito escolar central número tres de Locust Valley; al sur del Distrito Escolar Union Free de Jericho numero quince y el Distrito Union Free de Roslyn numero tres, y al oeste, junto al puerto de Hempstead y el pueblo incorporado de Sea Cliff.

SE INFORMA QUE las solicitudes de voto en ausencia para las elecciones de la Biblioteca se pueden obtener en la Biblioteca Pública de Gold Coast, ubicada en 146 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY, 11545, durante el horario habitual de atención y en su sitio w e b (www.goldcoastlibrary. org). Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por el Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Gold Coast al menos siete (7) días antes de las elecciones si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o un (1) día antes de las elecciones si se entregará personalmente. Las boletas de voto en ausencia deben recibirse en la Biblioteca Pública de Gold Coast a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 10 de septiembre de 2026. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les hayan emitido boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para su consulta en la oficina administrativa de la Biblioteca Pública de Gold Coast entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 6:00 p.m. durante los cinco (5) días previos al día de las elecciones, excepto los domingos. Dicha lista también estará disponible para su consulta en el centro de votación para la elección de los miembros del Consejo Directivo.

Amy Kempton, Presidenta de la elección Biblioteca Pública de Gold Coast 161613

EL DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE GOLD COAST comprende la parte del distrito escolar central número uno en los municipios de Oyster Bay y North Hempstead, excluyendo la porción dentro del pueblo incorporado de Sea Cliff. El área de dicho distrito de la biblioteca pública limita al norte con el pueblo incorporado de

LEGAL NOTICE GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND ELECTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Gold Coast Public Library, 146 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY, 11545. Copies of the proposed 2027 budget will be available upon request at the Library during normal hours of operation starting Thursday, August 27, 2026, and at the following school houses upon request during their normal business hours: Glen Head Elementary School Glenwood Landing Elementary School North Shore Middle School North Shore High School And on the Gold Coast Library website: www.goldcoastlibrary. org. The annual trustee election will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2026 at the GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY, 146 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY, 11545 between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:00 pm. for the purposes of electing three (3) Trustees for Gold Coast Public Library District, each to serve a term of three (3) years commencing January, 2027 and ending December 31, 2029. Please note the change in location of the Trustee election. Candidates for the office of Trustee must be nominated individually, by a petition signed by no fewer than 50 qualified

voters of the Gold Coast Public Library District. Each petition must state the name and residence of the candidate and the name and residence of the signer. Petitions must be directed to the CHAIR OF THE ELECTION COMMITTEE OF THE GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT at the GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY and filed in the office of the Chair of the Election Committee, located at the Circulation Desk, not later than 5:00 pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Petitions may be obtained at the GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY, by phoning the Library at 759-8300, or by writing to GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY, 146 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY, 11545.

and North Hempstead exclusive of the portion thereof within the incorporated village of Sea Cliff, the area of said public library district being bounded on the north by said incorporated village of Sea Cliff and by the city school district of the city of Glen Cove also known as School District Number Five, on the east by Locust Valley central school district number three, on the south by Jericho Union Free School District Number Fifteen and Roslyn Union Free School District Number Three, and on the west by Hempstead Harbor and the Incorporated Village of Sea Cliff.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the Library election may be obtained at the Gold Coast Public Library at 146 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY, 11545 during regular library hours and on the library website (www.goldcoastlibrary. org). Completed applications must be received by the Gold Coast Public library District at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or one (1) day before the election if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received at the Gold Coast Public Library no later than 5:00 pm on September 10, 2026. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection in the administrative office of the Gold Coast Public Library between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election except Sundays. Such list will also be available for inspection at the polling place for the election of members of the Board of Trustees.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-AR13, -againstHARRY E. HUNT, 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 September 26, 2018, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-AR13 is the Plaintiff and HARRY E. HUNT, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME

The GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY ELECTION DISTRICT includes the geographic boundaries consisting of all of that part of central school district number one in the towns of Oyster Bay

Amy Kempton, Election Chair Gold Coast Public Library 161611

COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 21, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 16 THE BOULEVARD, SEA CLIFF, NY 11579; and the following tax map identification: 21-A-31. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT SEA CLIFF, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 010293/2015. Jane P. Shrenkel, 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. 161868 LEGAL NOTICE THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BROOKVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Brookville, Nassau County, New York, in the main administration building of AHRC located at 189 Wheatley Road in said Village on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00p.m. when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to express their views.

The hearing will be on the application of Dinesh Sethi, owner of a parcel of land which is designated as section 18, block D, lot 2339 on the Land and Tax Maps of Nassau County and is known as 20 Meadowood Lane, Brookville, New York 11545. Applicant seeks to convert the attic space over the existing garage for storage/closet use which exceeds the maximum allowable combined building volume permitted on the property pursuant to §218.24.4(M)(N) in the R-2 Residence District. The installation of the converted attic space over the existing garage for storage/closet use will result in an overall combined building volume on the property of 87,061 cubic feet, 9,387 cubic feet or 12.09% over the 77,674 cubic feet permitted. The above application is on file at the Village office located at 18 Horse Hill Road, Brookville, NY 11545 where it may be reviewed between the hours of 9:30 am and 4:00 pm by appointment (516-626-0973) during the regular hours of the usual business days until the time of the hearing. Dated: August 25, 2026 Vito Ranieri Chairman 162126 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, NA, successor to The Bank of New York Trust Company, NA, as trustee, for the Chase Mortgage Finance Trust Multi-Class Mortgage

Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-S3, Plaintiff AGAINST Horace Patrick; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 10, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 6 ,2026, at 2:30PM, premises known as 2502 Cedar Swamp Road, Glen Head, NY 11545. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 17. Block: 14 Lot: 1. Approximate amount of judgment $1,785,886.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601382/2018. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Willis Carman, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 25, 2026 For sale information, please visit Servicelinkauction.com or call (866) 539-4173 91246 162044

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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.”

Putting a Jan. 6 compensation fund to good use

t is commonly known that the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial. It is also understood that, sometimes, the wheels of justice move more slowly than we would like. Americans are accustomed to legal proceedings plodding along. This is generally accepted because, in the vast majority of cases, the outcome is just. When it comes to justice for those responsible for the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, however, two recent rulings ensure that we are never going to get the opportunity to see justice served. In July, a federal judge granted a request by the Justice Department to dismiss a criminal case accusing five members of the far-right Proud Boys of seditious conspiracy in connection with the attack. A month later, another federal judge granted a similar request to throw out the same charges against eight members of the far-right Oath Keepers militia. In both cases, the judges, one appointed by President Trump, expressed deep regret for their rulings

— but noted that they had little choice, given Trump’s Executive Order on Day One of his second term, granting clemency to all of the nearly 1,600 people charged with taking part in the insurrection. Sadly, these cases mark the last traces of the Justice Department’s vast investigation into the Capitol attack. Worse yet, it’s still possible that any number of the Jan. 6 participants may benefit financially from their involvement. That’s thanks to the $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” created to compensate Americans who were unfairly targeted by federal law enforcement and prosecutorial actions during prior administrations. Those prosecuted as part of the investigation into the insurrection were clearly intended to be among those in line to benefit from the fund. As part of his justification for the fund’s creation, then Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cited the landmark Obama-era Native American farmers discrimination case Keepseagle v. Vilsack, which resulted in a $760 million settlement intended to compensate Native producers who were denied equal access to federal agricultural support. While both cases involve the federal government creating large compensa-

tion programs for groups alleging systemic mistreatment, the similarities end there. For the Blanche-led Justice Department to invoke the suffering of Native Americans and compare it to that experienced by those who organized and carried out one of the most ignominious acts in our nation’s history was beyond ludicrous. While the fund expectedly outraged Trump opponents, it caused internal problems for Republicans as well. Blanche’s nomination for the permanent A.G. post was held up in the Senate Judiciary Committee as two Republican senators, not satisfied with his testimony, insisted on written assurances that the fund would be terminated. Blanche eventually acquiesced, clearing the only obstacle to the approval of his nomination. But is it really dead? Despite several pending court challenges, Blanche’s written statement seemed to kill it for good. However, he did not state that no such fund would ever be created in the future. In fact, no part of the termination order indicates that the DOJ could not revive it, or a comparable fund, in the future. Blanche has simply rescinded the fund — for now. And despite his statement, the original IRS settlement that initially created

et’s tax any payments to prosecuted participants in the insurrection at 100 percent.

the fund actually remains in effect — and gives the attorney general the power to establish the fund and all relevant rules that govern it. With questions lingering about whether the fund could be revived in one form or another, I have proposed legislation that, while it does not prohibit receipt of federal compensation, creates a state mechanism to redirect those funds toward public purposes. My bill specifically applies to payments connected to claims arising from those prosecuted for their conduct during the Jan. 6 attack, taxing them at no less than 100 percent. Money generated from the tax would be used to support programs and services for victims of political violence and domestic extremism; protection of democratic institutions; election infrastructure security; civic education and constitutional governance programs; and, perhaps most fitting, historical education about Jan. 6. While it’s my sincere hope that this legislation will never need to be invoked, the lingering questions about the fund’s potential to be actuated make it necessary to ensure that if such payments ever reach New Yorkers, those funds will serve the public good rather than becoming a private windfall. Charles Lavine represents the 13th Assembly District and chairs the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

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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

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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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