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Preserving the forgotten stories of Mitchel Field he and his friends rode their bicycles there before they were old enough to drive. “I started writing about 10 An East Meadow-native is helping preserve the history y e a r s a g o , r i g h t a f t e r I of one of Long Island’s most retired,” Martin said. “I was s i g n i f i c a n t a v i a t i o n s i t e s surprised to find out how through his book documenting important and how significant the people and events that it was.” The book is the culmination shaped Mitchel Field in of a lifetime of Uniondale. research, he said. “Faces From It is thoroughMitchel Field, Portraits and Stoly illustrated with ries 1917-1961: photographs from F o r g o t t e n the Cradle of AviEagles,” by Paul ation Museum’s R. Martin III, archives in Garexplores the den City, as well 44-year history of GARY MOnTI as public and prit h e l e g e n d a r y Former director of vate collections, H e m p s t e a d museum operations, the it draws on newsP l a i n s a i r f i e l d , Cradle of Aviation papers, military from World War I and government through its clorecords, letters, sure in 1961. A major U.S. diaries, interviews and other Army and Air Force Base, sources. directly adjacent to East Rather than simply presentMeadow, the complex is home ing a chronological history of t o t h e C r a d l e o f A v i a t i o n the airfield, Martin tells its Museum and other recreation- story through the lives of 38 al facilities. aviation pioneers and other Martin, a historical artist figures who served there, lived and retired art teacher who there or whose careers were now lives with his family in shaped by the field. Yorktown Heights, was born “Each chapter is a separate and raised in East Meadow. story about a person or perHis connection to Mitchel sons who served there,” MarField began as a child, when Continued on pAge 10

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Lucia Martinez and her children, Lucas, 2, and Adriana, 9, enjoyed an afternoon of activities at Siblings Helping Siblings’ first sensory-friendly community picnic.

Picnic creates space for inclusion By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com

Siblings Helping Siblings a Long Island based nonprofit, hosted its inaugural sensoryfriendly family picnic last Sunday on the lawn of the John J. Byrne Community Center in Uniondale, creating an inclusive space where children with disabilities and their families could enjoy a community outing at their own pace. Small details helped make the afternoon more accessible, from quieter music to sensory toys such as rocks, sand and a sequin board that changed colors with a child’s touch. The setting for the picnic was intended to reduce some of the noise, crowds and other stimulation that can make larger events over-

whelming. About 30 people attended, which made for an intimate atmosphere. Karen Brett, of Wantagh, brought her 14-year-old son, Matthew. Events focusing on inclusion are opportunities the Brett family seek out. “We only have one child, so any specialneeds event, we’re there,” Karen said. Matthew moved around the picnic, enjoying the activities he was offered. He eventually settled on a favorite: face painting. The artist, special-education teacher Kristen Silveira, whom Matthew knows from Nassau BOCES, painted a large flower on his arm. His mother said they are also neighbors in Wantagh. She explained that finding inclusive events can be difficult, and larger gatherings can be Continued on pAge 10

MBK, volunteers distribute over 500 bookbags The Uniondale School District’s My Brother’s Keeper program hosted its fourth annual back-to-school drive at Lawrence Road Middle School and Turtle Hook Middle School. The group distributed out 550 bookbags to support district students before school started on Sept. 1. According to its mission statement, MBK works to expand access to opportunities and address challenges facing communities. Organizing the annual back-to-school giveaway is a natural extension of that work. “The Uniondale School District expresses sincere gratitude to all of the individuals and organizations who volunteered and donated to this impactful event,” District Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil said. “The remarkable efforts of Keith Coles, the Lawrence Road Middle School social worker and lead My Brother’s Keeper advisor, were pivotal in bringing this event’s organization and implementation to fruition.” Similar in previous years, the program students could choose from bookbags in an array of bold colors and designs. Some featured checkerboard patterns, flowers, comic book designs and camouflage. Uriel Gomez, 4, and Gelder Gomez, 6, left excited with their new camouflage bookbags as they prepared for school, while their older sister, Yosselyn, took home a pink bookbag. Other children jumped for joy as they picked out their bags. Angie Reyes, 10, Sophia Reyes, 4, and Rose Reyes, 2, came with their parents, Katherene and Bryan

Reyes. All three girls left with pink and purple bookbags featuring different designs. The bookbag drive was made possible by Uniondale volunteers as well as a large donation of bookbags from Fraport and JetBlue, courtesy of U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen. Both schools were filled with dozens of volunteers, including Uniondale students and representatives from the Nassau Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Hofstra University’s undergraduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, Baron Dental Care and the Eta Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Uniondale families also had access to community resources and learn about programs and services they might not have known about. Families also enjoyed music performed by the Uniondale Marching Knights. — Stacy Driks

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Student volunteers Joshua Cadly, 13, Warrenton Nelson, 14, Hector Mancia Lopez, 15, Adam Flores, 14, Gianah Simon, 13, Penelope Colborne, 14, and Alfred Jimenez, 13, helped out distributing bags to family, friends and their Uniondale community. Victoria Nudi, 14, and Gianah Simon, 13, were some of the students who volunteered.

Mariela Elfaro brought her daughters, Samara Elfaro, 8, left, and Samantha Argetta, 8, to pick out a new bag for the start of the school year.

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Northern Parkway School teachers and teaching assistants dressed casual in matching “first-day-of-school” T-shirts. The staff gathered in front of the welcome back to school sign as they prepared to greet students for the new school year welcoming new and previous students.

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tudents across the Uniondale School District returned to classrooms Sept. 2, beginning a new school year with greetings from teachers, administrators and staff. At Northern Parkway Elementary School, students arrived as families dropped them off and gathered outside the building to see them off. Teachers and staff welcomed children through the doors and helped them settle into their classrooms and the routines of a new academic year. As students and teachers entered the building they were welcomed by a red balloon arch. On the lawn families were able to stop to take first-day photos before saying goodbye and sending students inside. Similar scenes unfolded throughout the district at California Avenue, Cornelius Court, Grand Avenue, Smith Street and Walnut Street elementary schools, as well as Lawrence Road and Turtle Hook middle schools and Uniondale High School. Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil made an appearance at Lawrence Road and Northern Parkway. The first day followed several back-to-school efforts across Uniondale aimed at helping stu-

dents begin the year prepared. The district’s My Brother’s Keeper program hosted its fourth annual back-to-school drive at Lawrence Road and Turtle Hook middle schools, distributing bookbags and supplies with help from community organizations and volunteers. — Stacy Driks

First-grader Junie Fertil posed with Northern Parkway School’s Panther mascot while celebrating the start of a new school year.

Siblings Daniel Bonilla-Sandoval, a pre-K student, and Genesis Bonilla-Sandoval, a first-grader, held hands as they headed into Northern Parkway School for the new school year.

First-grader Valentina Reyes gave a thumbs-up as she made her way into class.

Meyby Ramos dropped off her children, Kayce Garcia, a secondgrader, and Jacob Garcia, a kindergartner.

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trafficking –trafficking is not a one-size-fitsall issue, I know this because I lived it. “I was trafficked for eight years across 11 states,” she recalled. Nadeau said her exploitation included forced criminality, financial exploitation, labor trafficking, domestic servitude and commercial sexual exploitation. “People saw pieces of what was happening to me,” she said. “But they didn’t understand what they were seeing.” Nadeau said her experience illustrates the importance of one provision of the legislation, which would require human trafficking prevention education for employees of hotels and massage establishments. “Sometimes the difference between a victim being missed and being recognized is not a lack of compassion,” she said. “It’s a lack of training.” For Nadeau, helping survivors also means ensuring that people who may encounter trafficking know what they are seeing and how to respond. “We cannot control when exploitation begins,” Nadeau said. “But we can make sure that our community is prepared to recognize it sooner.” The legislation has not yet gone through the Legislature’s committee process. Russell said she and the bill’s supporters are asking for it to be brought before a committee on Sept. 14 so lawmakers can discuss it publicly and consider potential changes. “If someone has an idea that makes this law stronger, bring it to the table,” Russell said. “We’re here to listen.”

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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.

Advocates call for county to cut ties with ICE 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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As Hempstead families prepare for the start of another school year, the Salvation Army Hempstead Community Center is helping ease some of the cost as they distributed 145 backpacks filled with school supplies to local children on Saturday. Maj. Silvia Machado-Ocasio, leader of the Hempstead Community Center, said organizers have seen more families seeking assistance this year as households contend with higher living expenses. Her concerns come as changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are set to take effect this fall. Beginning in October, states will be responsible for a larger share of the program’s administrative costs under the federal budget law signed by President Donald Trump in July 2025. The New York State Association of Counties estimates that the change will shift an additional $168 million in SNAP administrative costs to counties across the state. “With the rising cost of living and many government assistance programs being cut back or limited, including SNAP, families are facing additional financial strain,” Machado-Ocasio said. “We feel incredibly blessed to be able to help relieve some of that burden through backpack distributions and the other assistance programs we offer at our community center.” Machado-Ocasio said families have also told the Salvation Army that school-supply lists appear to be growing, increasing the number of items parents must purchase before their children return to the classroom. The community center holds the drive annually, and Machado-Ocasio said some families have come to depend on the event as they prepare for the school year. “The Salvation Army Hempstead Community Center hosts this backpack drive every year, and we continue to

A table of prizes was set up for children to choose from to give children opportunities to play games.

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Capt. Lois Ocasio, left, and Maj. Silvia Ocasio of the Salvation Army Hempstead Community Center helped distribute backpacks and school supplies to local children. hear from local families just how much they appreciate it,” she said. “Families have come to rely on this event, and many look forward to it each year.” For organizers, the goal extends beyond helping families check items off their school-supply lists. Having the right supplies can affect how children feel when they enter their classrooms at the beginning of the year. “While a backpack and school supplies may seem like simple things, they can make a real difference in helping a child feel prepared and confident,” she said. “Ultimately, it’s

about making sure children have the tools they need so they can focus on what’s most important, learning.” Volunteers helped collect supplies, fill the backpacks and prepare for the distribution. Hempstead Caring Hearts also participated, providing cotton candy, popcorn, decorations and face painting. “This is about so much more than distributing backpacks; it’s about bringing families together, creating a memorable experience and getting children excited and ready for the new school year,” Machado-Ocasio said. As families left with supplies in hand, Machado-Ocasio said she hoped the event would provide both parents and children with a sense of confidence heading into the school year. “For parents, we want them to feel confident knowing they are sending their children to school prepared and ready to take on the new school year,” she said. “And for the kids, we want them to feel confident knowing they have what they need and can focus on the most important thing: their education.

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overwhelming for Matthew. At the picnic, he had room to enjoy himself, and a smile lit up his face several times during the day. His mother said she hoped to find more inclusive events for him to enjoy. “If there are more events, we would love it, and go every weekend,” she said. That experience is what Siblings Helping Siblings founder Maria Tejada hoped to create when she founded the organization four years ago. Tejada, of Roosevelt, began organizing inclusive events after experiencing similar challenges with her daughter Sophia Tejada. She recalled that, years ago, Sophia struggled in public places, making activities other families might take for granted difficult for hers. “For a long time, we couldn’t go places with her,” Tejada said. Going to a movie theater was difficult. Rather than continuing to search for environments that would work for Sophia, Tejada and her husband, Cesar Tejada, began thinking about creating their own. “I told my husband, ‘Why don’t we create our own event?’” she recounted. “And we brought people together for something small, and that’s how it started. Our mission is to support families.” Silveira saw that firsthand. In eight or so years of face painting, she has learned to work with children with disabilities. It takes patience, she said, and a willingness to follow the child’s lead. Some children sat still as she painted their face or arms with flowers, fictional characters or food, such as cupcakes or ice cream cones. Others were hesitant about having paint on their skin, and wiped it off. One girl decided she would rather hold Silveira’s brush and paint her own face while looking into a mirror, which Silveira clearly enjoyed. “I would say you have to have a lot of patience,” she said. “Some of them sit very still. Some are scared, some of them will wipe off the paint, and if that happens, it’s OK. It all depends on the child. They may all have autism, but every child is different.” That flexibility extended across the lawn, where children moved among the sensory table, jumping in a bounce house or meeting Salvatore Farieri, creator of the children’s YouTube show “Zippity Zap.” Farieri arrived with Biggie, a mechanical dinosaur character that could rest on his arm. Some children rec-

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Siblings Helping Siblings member Maria Martinez, far left, Co-founder Cesar Tejada, co-founder and President Maria Tejada, Lucia and Dolores Martinez and Ena Castaneda helped bring families together for the nonprofit’s sensoryfriendly picnic. ognized Farieri, including Sophia, who was at first shocked to see him. Farieri, a father of two and a former mascot, Sparky the Dragon, of the New York Islanders, created a YouTube site nearly four years ago, when he missed the feeling of interacting with kids. His sons appear with him, and the show uses educational songs, characters and objects. Farieri also focuses on learning through imagination, wearing a rainbowcolored “imagination band” and encouraging children to be whoever they want and teleport anywhere if they put it on. Farieri said he incorporates messages such as “I believe in myself” and “I can do hard things” into his programming. Parents have told him their children have begun repeating the phrases themselves. “Every single child, whether they have a disability or not, should feel welcome,” he said. “Families reach out to me with kids who have disabilities and say they repeat what I say — I’m like, ‘Oh, wow!’” The picnic was held in partnership with Siblings Helping Siblings and the Byrne Center, which provided the space for the event and has hosted SHS’s inclusion

A sensory table offered children toys, sand, rocks, percussion instrument and other hands-on activities, creating an inclusive environment for those with disabilities. programming since 2024. What began as one family’s search for an inclusive place where a child could be comfortable has become a series of gatherings that families can enjoy without wondering whether their child belongs.

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tin said. “But it’s really telling the history of the field through the people.” The book is divided into five sections covering the early “Cradle of Aviation” period from 1908 to 1917, World War I, the years between the wars, World War II and the postwar era. A significant focus is placed on the World War II years. Joshua Stoff, curator of the Cradle of Aviation Museum, assisted Martin with research. “He’s kind of the unofficial Mitchel Field historian, and he’s really knowledgeable on it,” Stoff said. Stoff said Martin has spent decades documenting the field, including its aviation crashes, important figures and individual events. “He leaves no stone unturned,” Stoff said. “He’s really trying to preserve the legacy and document it and pass it on for future generations to show what happened here and how important it was.” Martin said connecting with the families of those featured in the book was among the most rewarding parts of his research. Descendants entrusted him with photographs, letters and other materials to help tell their relatives’ stories. “I feel I’m keeping their memories alive so that

they’re not forgotten, and that was kind of really the impetus for the book,” Martin said. Gary Monti, a former director of museum operations at the Cradle of Aviation Museum who collaborated with Martin and wrote the book’s introduction, said the project underscores Long Island’s place in aviation history. “Long Island’s role in aviation was monumental,” Monti said. Martin hopes the book will encourage residents to recognize the history surrounding them. “People don’t realize, you know, when people drive past Hempstead Turnpike and drive past Mitchel Field, they don’t realize or appreciate the sacrifices that took place there for the freedoms that we enjoy today,” he said. The nonfiction book is available at the Cradle of Aviation Museum and on Amazon. For those interested in learning more about the book and Martin’s work, he will discuss it during an Author Visit & Discussion with Westbury’s Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Westbury Memorial Public Library. Registration is required through the Westbury library’s website. Visit WestburyLibrary.org for more information.

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Paul r. Martin iii, a historical artist, retired art teacher and East Meadow native, with a copy of his book, ‘faces from Mitchel field,” which he describes as the culmination of a lifetime of research.

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To commemorate the achievements of Wayne J. Hall Sr., a former Hempstead village mayor, the school district’s Board of Education and other community leaders presented him with the district’s Legacy Award. “I stand before you all, humble and grateful to receive the Legacy Award,” Hall said. “To be honored by the school board like this is especially meaningful, because the work of building a strong community begins with our children, our families, our schools, and our shared belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.” In March 2005, after six years as a village trustee, Hall assumed the office of mayor after defeating incumbent James Garner. Hall inherited major issues within the village’s government, including a budget deficit of over $6 million. “When my administration came into office, the village was faced with a serious financial crisis,” Hall said. “That was a threat to our stability, our future, our taxpayers, and our ability to serve the people. Through responsible budgeting, disciplined fiscal management, and a commitment to doing the right thing for the village, we helped turn that deficit into a surplus reported at approximately $9 to $12 million dollars.” While Hall’s administration was able to turn the village’s finances around

Wayne J. Hall Sr., right, with his son Wayne Hall, Jr., before receiving the Hempstead school district’s Legacy Award.

Former Hempstead Mayor Don Ryan, left, congratulated Hall on his decades of service to the village. Ryan succeeded Hall as mayor in 2017.

throughout his 12 years in office, he said he did it out of devotion and a love for the community around him. “That work saved the village from financial disaster,” Hall said. “To me, that was leadership, not seeking recognition, but doing the hard work necessary to leave the community stronger than we found.” His administration undertook many other projects while he was in office, including the installation of security cameras, creation of recreational areas, sewer upgrades, and other quality of life improvements, amongst others. “What I accomplished was not done alone,” he said. “It was done with the peo-

ple who believed in this community and who wanted to see it move forward.” Before serving his three terms as mayor, Hall served in the military, deployed during the Vietnam Era as a medic in the 45th Medical Battalion, Third Armored Division in the United States Army. After being stationed in Germany and Virginia for four years, Hall received an honorable discharge. After his return from the military, Hall received life-changing news. At age 26, he was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a rare form of kidney disease. “At that moment I had a choice: I could allow that diagnosis to define the rest of

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my life, or I could lean on my faith, and continue moving forward,” he said. “I chose faith.” In August 2016, Hall received word that he was eligible for a life-saving kidney transplant after decades of living with the disease. Soon after, he underwent the transplant at Yale University, an emotional moment for him and his family. “[Hall] is the true personification of the word perseverance,” said Lamont Johnson, Hempstead’s Board of Education president. “He’s a person of integrity, and I’m happy that we’re here to share this moment with him, and let him know that we really appreciate all he has done for Hempstead.” Former Village of Hempstead Mayor Don Ryan, who succeeded Hall in the position in 2017, also honored Hall. “You served as mayor at the time that I was a trustee, so I know your love of the community as you’ve expressed so beautifully,” Ryan said. “Your love of the community, of your family, and your volunteer service in this village is clear… you truly deserve [this honor].” Hall zeroed in on the main message he had for those in the audience. “Don’t let adversity define you,” he said. “Let service guide you. Let your community give you purpose, and leave your community better than you found it. This community gave me the opportunity to make a difference. And through it all, I give thanks to God for allowing me to build a legacy of purpose.”

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

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“Just another band from East L.A,” is the legendary band’s motto. Since 1973, Los Lobos has been putting their own spin on Mexican folk music to embrace rock, punk, country, soul, R&B, and more. The band broke through with its Grammywinning 1983 recording “Anselma” and 1984’s “How Will the Wolf Survive?,” but its biggest commercial success came with its 1987 cover of Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” which topped charts in the U.S. and U.K. Over five decades, the band has built a devoted international following with its adventurous recordings and acclaimed live performances.. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. The reseult is a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for information.

Ease into the new season in color By Karen Bloom

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

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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series concludes with Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter and The Who tribute band Who’s Next. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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Amazing Animal Encounter

Join Long Island Children’s Museum’s animal educator in the Hive Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of the museum’s “residents.” Meet some of our real-life animals up close. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 1:30-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Storybook Stroll. Little listeners are invited to participate in a guided stroll through the Gardens, with a reading of “Mossy” by Jan Brett. The new and improved stroll route starts out at the map stand. Along the way, discover nature’s wonders, in the formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and handson craft for each child to take home.

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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 opportunities through the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. The organization holds a meeting at the Uniondale Public Library, offering a chance for members of the community to engage with local business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs. • Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale • Time: 6-8:30 p.m. • Contact: uniondalelibrary.org or (516) 489-2220

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An evening with Kelly Bishop

Molloy’s Madison Theatre and Theodore’s Books will presents an evening with awardwinning actress Kelly Bishop. Best known for her role as Emily Gilmore on the Emmy Awardwinning series “Gilmore Girls,” Bishop discusses her memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl,” and reflect on her six-decade career in entertainment, including her Tony Award-winning performance in the original Broadway production of “A Chorus Line” and roles in “Dirty Dancing” and other acclaimed projects. Each ticket includes a paperback copy of her memoir.

• Where: Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444

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Woodworkers Show

28th Annual Long Island Woodworkers Show Join Long Island’s finest artisans for the 28th annual Long Island Woodworkers Show, featuring handcrafted furniture, woodturnings, scroll-saw work and carvings. With demonstrations, seminars, a gift shop, a tool garage sale, vendors and a toy workshop where children can receive free handmade toys. Admission to the show is free with museum admission. • Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: liwoodworkers.org

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Burrito pillowcase workshop

Adults can learn to sew a burrito-style pillowcase Uniondale

Public Library. The class will give adults a chance to practice their machine-sewing skills while creating a pillowcase to take home. Materials for one pillowcase are provided, and beginners are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring a sewing machine if they have one. Registration is required. • Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale • Time: 11 a.m. • Contact: uniondalelibrary.org or (516) 489-2220

Leadership Masterclass

EMPR Global Network and the John J. Byrne Community Center host a monthly Leadership Masterclass focused on strategic leadership, influence, impact and professional growth. Participants can connect with growthminded leaders and discuss ways to add value as leaders. Registration is required through both the EMPR Network and community center registration links. Spaces are limited. • Where: John J. Byrne Community Center, 925 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale • Time: Every second Monday of the month, 6-8 p.m. • Contact: byrncenter.org

Stargazers

Old Westbury Gardens invites everyone to join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for an evening of guided stargazing and nighttime skywatching. Learn about the stars, planets, and seasonal constellations visible overhead while experienced observers help you navigate the night sky through telescopes and shared knowledge. Gates open 30 minutes before observing begins, allowing guests time to settle in and take in the twilight transition before the sky comes alive. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a relaxed, awe-filled evening under the stars. Free with admission. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8:15-10 p.m., also Sept. 17 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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Meet Long Island author and filmmaker Ebony Walden when she discusses her memoir, “Where I’m From: A Poetic Journey Across Five Continents” at Uniondale Public Library/ Walden shares stories from her solo travels and explore themes of identity, Black womanhood and personal transformation. Registration is required. • Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: uniondalelibrary.org

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU ATLANTICA, LLC, Plaintiff, AGAINST LUCIEN ESCOFFERY; VERONICA ESCOFFERY, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on January 3, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 213 Hudson Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55, Block 494 and Lot 342.A & 342.B. Approximate amount of judgment $890,955.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #005288/2016. Keith Corbett, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 161736 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY STATE OF NEW YORK MORTGAGE AGENCY, Plaintiff against QUINETTE DUNBAR, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 23, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest

bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 14, 2026 at 2:00PM. Premises known as 714 Newton Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sec 50 Block 124 Lot 21. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $530,556.48 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 602724/2025. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee File # 24-18793NY 161714

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Avatar Nassau Retail Center LLC, Plaintiff vs. 175 Nassau Road Holding, Inc., et. al., Defendants (612130/2023) Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 23, 2026, the undersigned referee will sell at auction on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, “rain or shine,” the premises at 175 Nassau Road, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 192), 163 Nassau Road, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 191) and the vacant land on Centennial Avenue, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 8). The approx. amt. of

Plaintiff’s lien is $3,959,706.55 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold in one parcel and subject to judgment and terms of sale. Charles Casolaro, Esq.

Law Offices of Tae H. Whang, LLC, Attys for Plaintiff, 185 Bridge Plaza N., Fort Lee, NJ 07024, (201) 461-0300. 161765 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 601390/2025 COUNTY OF NASSAU __________________ NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. DOMINIQUE ERICA STEPHENSON, AS VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATRIX AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; CASSANDRA MIRALIA AUGUSTIN, AS VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees,

creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; RAYMOND PARKER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; FRANKLIN PETERSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; NECKOL GRANT, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; DOROTHY EDWARDS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; DORISE EDWARDS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; GREGORY PITTS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; EBONY GRANT, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; LASHELLY MAYO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin,

descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DAVE MCNAB AS “JOHN DOE #1”, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, or persons corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 694 TOWER COURT, UNIONDALE, NY 11553 Section: 50, Block: 124, Lot: 29 Defendants. __________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if

designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $349,002.00 and interest, recorded on August 07, 2020, in Instrument Number 2020-70190 and in Liber M Vl-44435 at Page 754 , of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 694 TOWER COURT, UNIONDALE, NY 11553. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: July 27th, 2026 ROBERTSON,

ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff MATTHEW ROTHSTEIN, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 161761 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE Index #: 610169/2024 Mortgage Assets Management, LLC Plaintiff, vs Aaron L. Scott, Jr. As Executor Of The Estate Of Mabel T. Templeton AKA Mabel T. Wallace, Shakeira Hogan As Heir To The Estate Of Anthony Hogan Who Was Devisee To The Estate Of Mabel T. Templeton AKA Mabel T. Wallace, Renee Dysart Aka Renee Phillips As Devisee To The Estate Of Mabel T. Templeton AKA Mabel T. Wallace If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff; Gina Hogan As Administrator And As Heir To The Estate Of

Anthony Hogan Who Was Devisee To The Estate Of Mabel T. Templeton AKA Mabel T. Wallace If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, United States Of America On Behalf Of The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS “John Doe #1” through “John Doe #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 128 Hudson Avenue Roosevelt, NY 11575 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this

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Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Renee Dysart AKA Renee Phillips, and Gina Hogan, Defendants In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Jeffrey A. Goodstein of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Sixth day of August, 2026 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated August 25, 2008, executed by Mabel T. Templeton AKA Mabel T. Wallace (who died on December 12, 2016, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) to secure the sum of $532,500.00. The Mortgage was recorded at Book 33260, Page 51 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on September 25, 2008. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed September 14, 2017 and recorded on September 26, 2017, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 42403, Page 893. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed October 19, 2022 and recorded on October 20, 2022, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 46911, Page 651. The property in question is described as follows: 128 Hudson Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW

REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at W W W. D F S. N Y. G O V. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch

for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this Foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: August 17, 2026 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 91224 161918

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF

APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 09/16/2026 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 493/26. ROOSEVELT Acosta Realty LLC, Variances, subdivision of lot, front width from & on street line to front setback line, lot area, construct dwelling (Lot A) (demolish existing dwelling)., N/s McClellan Pl., 120’ W/o Sherman St., f/k/a 3 McClellan Pl. 494/26. ROOSEVELT Acosta Realty LLC, Variances, subdivision of lot, front width from & on street line to front setback line, lot area, construct dwelling (Lot B)., N/s McClellan Pl., 168’ W/o Sherman St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Roosevelt within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 162094 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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Bryan Carrott, Napoleon Revels-Bey, Mala Waldron, Ras Chemash Lamed and Kim Clarke filled the John J. Byrne Community Center with jazz during “Almost Vegan Jazz.”

A legacy of jazz lives on Nassau Performing Arts celebrated Long Island’s jazz history with its “Almost Vegan Jazz 2026” program at the John J. Byrne Community Center in Uniondale on Aug. 19. The event marked the centennial of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane, both born in 1926, while highlighting the musicians, memories and cultural connections that have shaped Long Island’s jazz and blues community. The evening featured performances by Uniondale resident Napoleon Revels-Bey on drums, Bryan Carrott on vibraphone, Mala Waldron on piano and Ras Chemash Lamed, on vocals, known as the “Singing Chief.” The program was also inspired by memories of Hempstead resident Barbara Powell’s father, Seldon Powell a saxaphonists and flutist. Organizers billed the gathering as an opportunity to remember influential musicians, celebrate contemporary artists and introduce audiences to Long Island’s connections to jazz history. The program emphasized the role local musicians and communities have played in keeping the music and its history alive. The Jazz Foundation of America, musician Dale Lewis and members of the Long Island jazz community were recognized for their support of the event. — Stacy Driks

Hempstead resident and President of NAACP Hempstead Branch Barbara Powell inspired the evening through memories of her father, Seldon Powell, whose musical legacy was celebrated.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, -againstLUIS CARMINE GUZMAN PRUDENCIO, 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 January 28, 2026, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the

Plaintiff and LUIS CARMINE GUZMAN PRUDENCIO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 6, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 505 DECATUR STREET, UNIONDALE, NY 11553; and the following tax map identification: 50-136-268, 269, 281 & 282.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 616836/2024. Christy M. Demelfi, 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. 162086

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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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s a new school year gets underway, students are returning to classrooms on campuses across Long Island. They are also returning to athletic fields, courts, tracks and pools, rehearsal halls and laboratories, where they will spend countless hours training, practicing and studying for everything from football games to band and choir concerts and stage productions to science fairs and art shows, at which they will represent their schools. That makes this an ideal time for communities to remember that supporting local schools means more than voting on the district budget, following test scores and celebrating a championship after the fact. One of the simplest and most meaningful ways residents can support young people is by showing up. Extracurricular school activities are an important part of the fabric of our communities. For students, participation is about far more than wins and losses or hitting the perfect musical note. These activities offer them opportunities to build confidence, learn discipline, develop teamwork and leadership skills, overcome adversity and form friendships that can last long after graduation. The lessons learned from being part of a team, a music ensemble or the cast

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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 norms. Congress must enact stronger laws to give our democracy its permanent teeth: clear, enforceable safeguards with real consequences for those who try to undermine it. ClAudiA BOReCky President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club Merrick

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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