Long Beach Herald 07-24-2025

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Long Beach hosted its annual biathlon last Saturday, with 60 competitors running 3 miles on the boardwalk, right, and then swimming 300 yards in the ocean. Kids ages 7 to 12, above, ran a half-mile on shore and then swam 50 yards. Story, more photos, Page 3.

Less than 15 minutes after Long Beach lifeguards went off duty at 6 p.m. on July 17, city Police Officer Sean Gutfleisch jumped into the water off Laurelton Boulevard fully clothed and, along with members of the Lifeguard Patrol, helped to rescue three swimmers in distress.

Gutfleisch “went full-on lifeguard,” according to eyewitness Eesha Butt, who described a strong rip current sweeping the swimmers away from shore.

AAt 7 p.m., the Lifeguard Patrol and Water Rescue Unit rescued two people in the ocean near Monroe Boulevard, one of whom was taken to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside. Then a kayaker in distress was rescued near Maryland Avenue at 7:36 p.m.

ll day, set swimming areas are designated by red and green flags.

That incident was the first last Thursday at different spots along the Long Beach shoreline between 6 and 8 p.m., when only the emergency Lifeguard Patrol — a skeleton crew of guards — is on duty.

Just over 20 minutes later, the city Fire Department’s Water Rescue Unit came to the aid of a person who fell off a personal watercraft near Atlantic Boulevard.

“It doesn’t happen as frequently, but it happens time to time depending on the water conditions — people continue to go into the water even though they’re advised it’s not as safe,” Philip Cabasino, the Lifeguard Patrol’s deputy chief, said of the multiple incidents within just two hours. Cabasino has served in that capacity for the past three years, and been a city lifeguard for 22 years.

City officials noted that unlike Jones Beach and Lido Beach, where visitors access the beach through parking lots, and where doing so is much more difficult when the lots are closed, Long Beach faces many

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Rabies returns after nearly a decade gone

Rabies is back in Nassau County, after nearly a decade of peace from the viral disease. Irina Gelman, the Nassau County health commissioner, officially declared rabies an imminent public health threat on July 22.

Since July 2024, rabies has spread among both wild and feral-domesticated animals. The county’s Department of Health has confirmed the presence of 25 rabid animals in multiple communities around the county, including raccoons and feral cats.

To date, no human cases of rabies have ever been reported in Nassau County thanks to post-exposure medical treatments. However, Department of Health surveillance data is showing the virus may have a presence across the county

“The resurgence of rabies in Nassau County, with its high population density and after nearly a decade of absence, represents a serious and evolving public health concern,” Gelman said. “This declaration allows us to respond to prevent further spread and protect the health and safety of Nassau County residents.”

Rabies affects the central nervous system of mammals, including humans, and is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal bites or scratches, or if infected saliva enters into open wounds, eyes, the nose or the mouth.

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Raccoons are typically the largest culprits behind the spread of rabies; immunizing them is one of the most effective strategies to drive the virus back into nonexistence.

The disease was eradicated in the county in 2016, following an aggressive campaign to control its spread.

To combat the spread of rabies among wild animals, the health department will continue the Racoon Rabies Control Program later this year. The long-term program provides medical attention for raccoons by using oral rabies vaccines, hidden in baits placed all throughout the county. Raccoons are typically the largest culprit behind the spread of rabies;

immunizing them is one of the most effective strategies to drive the virus back into nonexistence.

By reducing rabies in wildlife, both residents and pets are less likely to be accidentally contaminated by an unusually aggressive raccoon or feral cat.

“Protecting public health and safety is a top priority in Nassau County,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said in a statement. “With this declaration, we are taking decisive action to safeguard our

residents, their families, and their pets from this dangerous virus.”

The best ways to reduce exposure to rabies are to reduce exposure to risky animals, county officials said.

A risky animal — such as a wild raccoon or a stray dog — should always be avoided, and homeowners should avoid making food sources available outdoors. If such an animal approaches your property or your pets and children, bring them inside and wait until the animal leaves.

For both pets and livestock, neither should be allowed outside without some supervision, and should not be allowed to wander at night as raccoons are nocturnal. To protect animals they should be given an up-to-date rabies vaccine as soon as possible. Do not touch a dead or dying animal without full protection, such as heavy duty rubber gloves and double-bagged trash cans.

If a person is scratched or bitten by an animal, seek immediate medical care. Whether it is a person or a pet exposed to rabies, contact the Nassau County Department of Health at (516) 227-9663, or (516) 742-6154 after typical business hours and report the incident.

To report sick, dead or abnormal animals, go to Rabies@nassaucountyny.gov to get the animal tested.

To learn more about rabies, visit the department of health’s website at NassauCountyNY.gov/5710/Rabies-Animal-Bites.

Running, swimming in the city biathlon

Called the 45th annual Biathlon — though it did not take place last year because of hazardous weather — did have 60 adults this year run 3 miles on the Long Beach Boardwalk and swim 300 yards in the ocean on a lovely Saturday morning.

Brian Veit, 22, from Port Jefferson, was the first person to cross the finish line on July 19 with a time of 22:12.32.

Rockville Centre’s Matthew Walter place second in 24:35.27 and hometown competitor Michael O’Donnell took third in 25:14.12.

Delia Fernandez was the first woman to finish with a time of 31:54.52. The Malverne resident finished 17th overall.

Children 7 to 12 could participant in a half-mile run on the shore with a 50-yard shallow swim. Long Beach’s Luke Kupferman, 10, captured first place, while twin brother Ben took second. Fellow city resident Mackenzie Landon, 11, was the first female finisher.

–Jeffrey Bessen
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Adult Race female finishers 1st place Delia Fernandez, left, from Malverne , was the first woman finish the biathlon and Maggie Raymond, of Garden City, was the second, and Anna Waresk, from Jersey City, was the third.
Rockville Centre’s Matthew Walter placed second in the biathlon finishing in 24:35.27.
Brian Veit, of Port Jefferson, topped the 60 adult biathlon competitors with a time of 22:12.32.
Twin bothers from Long Beach, Ben, left, and Luke Kupferman, completed the kids biathlon, second and first, respectively.
Long Beach organizes the annual biathlon and events coordinator Kerry Ann Troy, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Joe Brand and Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Matt Kohut are part of that planning.
Hometown biathlon participant Michael O’Donnell captured third place in 25:14.12.

In Elder Law Estate Planning There’s More Misinformation than Information

Recently, we came across an article by a syndicated columnist that claimed that if you put your house into an irrevocable trust you lose your exclusion from the capital gains tax on the sale of the primary residence — $500,000 for a couple and $250,000 for a single person. The writer, being a financial planner and not a trust and estates lawyer, and despite claiming to be an “expert”, was apparently unaware that there are many different types of irrevocable trusts. One of the most common irrevocable trusts, the Medicaid Asset Protect Trust (MAPT), is designed to preserve these exclusions. MAPT’s are “grantor trusts” which mean they remain in the grantor’s name for all income and capital gains tax purposes.

This leads into a very common problem. Too often, clients receive advice on trusts from financial advisors, accountants and family lawyers, believing they are getting a professional opinion. We say that what they are actually getting is a personal opinion coming out of a professional’s mouth.

We often make the analogy that if, unfortunately, you have cancer then you want to

Myla Sanchez earned the Long Island High School for the Arts Scholarship Fund Award after studying audio production in the specialized arts program.

get advice from an oncologist, not your family doctor. If you have an elder law estate planning problem, you want to talk to an elder law estate planning attorney, not your general lawyer, financial advisor or accountant. Well-meaning professionals often give incorrect information. Here are the most common myths about the MAPT:

• Myth: You can’t sell the house - Reality: We have done it thousands of times. The money is paid to the trust and remains protected. The trust can purchase another house, a condominium or simply invest the money and pay you the income.

• Myth: You can’t change the trust - Reality: You may change the trustees, or who you are leaving it to, at any time.

• Myth: You can’t take money out of the trust

- Reality: You get all the income (interest and dividends) and you may gift virtually any amount tax-free to your children.

• Myth: You cannot undo the trust - Reality: In New York you may revoke an irrevocable trust on the consent of all named parties. If one will not sign, we have a workaround.

Nine Long Beach High seniors honored by LIHSA

Nine Long Beach school district seniors were recognized for their artistic achievements during the Long Island High School for the Arts Certificate Ceremony, an annual event celebrating the growth and dedication of students in the specialized arts program.

The honorees completed half-day programs at LIHSA while finishing their academic coursework at Long Beach High School. Cameron Craan and Myla Sanchez studied audio production; Shay Brymer, Melinda DeSantis, Maximilian Einstman and Lars Sorensen majored in performing arts; Aiden Berrios focused on production managerial arts; and Theodore Clancy and Viktor Cortes completed the visual arts program.

Two Long Beach students received special recognition. Sanchez earned the Long Island High School for the Arts Scholarship Fund Award, and Sorensen was honored with the Parent Teacher Student Association Scholarship for his dedication and artistic excellence.

LIHSA, a Nassau BOCES program based in Syosset, has been shaping the region’s creative and cultural landscape for more than 50 years. The school offers students across Long Island the chance to explore and refine their talents in an

arts-centered community. Programs range from performing arts and visual media arts to audio production, game design, multimedia film and television, production managerial arts and 3D animation.

Students at LIHSA learn through hands-on experiences, independent projects and master classes led by accomplished artists and industry professionals. The program provides a supportive environment for young people to discover their artistic voices, preparing them for higher education and careers in creative industries.

Graduates of LIHSA have gone on to perform on stage and screen, create visual art, manage productions and lead cultural organizations around the world.

The certificate ceremony marked the culmination of the seniors’ work at LIHSA, celebrating not only their accomplishments but also the friendships and professional networks they built during their time in the program.

For more information about LIHSA and its programs, go to LongIslandHighschoolforthearts.org.

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Off-duty swimming warnings

more challenges when it comes to restricting access to the ocean, with so many residential streets dead-ending there.

“All day, set swimming areas are designated by red and green flags, but some people don’t like being told what to do — and I get that, but the ocean is undefeated,” Cabasino said, also crediting the LBFD, saying that if the Water Rescue Unit hadn’t been available the outcomes most likely would have been different.

Red flags mean no swimming is allowed, either because conditions are hazardous or because the beach is closed, and green flags mean it’s safe to swim. And signs are posted along Long Beach’s shoreline, informing visitors that swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty. City lifeguards work from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Being “the City By the Sea,” Long Beach takes patrolling its shoreline seriously. The city’s lifeguards must be Grade III ocean-certified by Nassau County, skilled not only in swimming but also in rescues using equipment ranging from buoys and lines to surfboards. They are certified as well to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and trained in first-responder techniques.

“It was a crazy afternoon for the Fire Department and lifeguards, with all the events going on, to get there in a timely manner and get the rescues completed,”

Fire Chief John Marino said, adding that the lifeguards on the emergency crew “do a phenomenal job.”

He explained that after the emergency Lifeguard Patrol goes off duty at 8 p.m., the beaches become the Fire

Department’s responsibility, and members’ training plays a huge role in being prepared for water rescues.

“Training staff members, utilizing the Jet Ski, members pretend being distressed and rotate through each position, ready for whatever may have to be done,” Marino said, adding that members of the Water Rescue Unit must also hold Grade III certification.

Though the emergency lifeguards and fire department personnel rescued all eight people and no one was seriously injured, the incidents should serve to remind people how hazardous ocean swimming can be.

“It’s also a great reminder to remain out of the water at all times when lifeguards are not on duty,” Butt said. “It’s better to be safe than sorry.”

Courtesy Eesha Butt eight people were rescued in five separate incidents in the ocean off Long Beach on July 17 after lifeguards went off duty.

things to know ABoUt skin CAnCER

Protecting your skin during the summer season

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On July 11, North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, in conjunction with the Town of Hempstead, held free skin cancer screenings at West Hempstead’s Echo Park.

The event is part of the town’s free summertime wellness series, which aims to help residents protect their health this summer.

For two hours local residents met with dermatologist Anthony Ho, M.D. and a team of volunteers to receive free screenings and learn more about proper skin care.

The next skin cancer screenings will be held on July 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at Town Park Point Lookout. 1300 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout.

What is skin cancer? How do you prevent getting skin cancer?

Skin cancer is a cancer that grows on the skin. Most cases are caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, tanning beds, or sunlamps. To help protect your body from skin cancer, people should wear sunscreen. Ho recommends wearing sunscreen every time you go out and reapplying every two hours if you’re outside for long periods of time. Even on cloudy days it’s still important to wear sunscreen, as UV rays can reflect off water, cement, and snow. You should also avoid artificial sources of UV exposure.

What to do if you think you have skin cancer

If you have any new growths on your skin that are causing concern, you should visit a dermatologist. “A lot of growths are benign, but you should always see a dermatologist and have it checked out,” Ho said. He continued by sharing that melanomas are the most concerning type of skin cancer. They typically present as pigmented spots on your skin, and can cause changes to existing moles. If your have any growths or anything starts to bleed, you should make an appointment with a dermatologist.

What to expect from a skin cancer screening event

When you come to a skin cancer screening, the doctor will check you for skin cancer. No biopsies are performed but if anything concerning is found the doctor will refer patients to facilities that offer full biopsies.

“Most people don’t even know that they have any form of skin cancer,” Julie Chin, associate project manager for Community Services at North Shore University Hospital, said. “So to come to a place like this where it’s inviting and it’s non invasive and in a safe space, you can find out if there’s something of concern.”

Diving into the life of Jaws actor Robert Shaw

The Oceanside Library hosted a captivating evening celebrating the legacy of Jaws star Robert Shaw, just in time for the 50th anniversary of the blockbuster film.

Held in the library’s state-of-the-art auditorium on July 18, the event featured author Christopher Meyers—Shaw’s nephew—who discussed his new biography, Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond.

Carol Hoenig, co-owner of On the Road Book Events, introduced the speaker, calling Meyers’ book “lovingly but honestly written” and praising its exploration of Shaw’s full life, beyond his famous role as the grizzled shark hunter Quint.

Standing before a projected image of his uncle’s climactic scene in Jaws, Meyers delivered a presentation that was equal parts memoir, biography, and cultural history. He recalled how his mother, Shaw’s younger sister, had watched the scene being filmed from a nearby boat. Afterward, she told Robert that his screams “seemed so real.”

“And he said, ‘They were real. I was terrified,’” Meyers recounted.

The evening delved deeply into the making of the iconic Indianapolis speech.

“That scene wasn’t in the book or original script,” Meyers said. “Spielberg knew something was missing. Robert stepped in and delivered one of cinema’s most iconic soliloquies.”

While screenwriters had tried different versions, Shaw ultimately wrote the final monologue himself, combining elements from earlier drafts and his own instincts as a stage actor and novelist.

“I can’t think of many examples of something that iconic that was both written and performed by the same person,” Meyers added.

was paying the men more than the women—and she sued them. And won. Those are the kind of person Robert was surrounded by.”

He also described Shaw’s mother, whom the family called Oma but who insisted others address her as Mrs. Shaw. A regal, no-nonsense figure, she raised five children alone after her husband took his own life during World War II. Robert Shaw’s career began on the stage, training with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and working under legends like Alec Guinness and John Gielgud.

“For the first five years of his life [as an actor], he did nothing but Shakespeare,” Meyers said. “He used to say, no matter what your role, if you’re speaking, you have to consider yourself the star of the show.”

Though best known for films like The Sting, A Man for All Seasons, and From Russia with Love, Shaw was deeply committed to writing and was even nominated for a Tony Award. “He would have preferred that people thought more of him as a writer,” Meyers said.

GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE

But Shaw was far more than one scene or one movie. Meyers spoke about the lesser-known aspects of his uncle’s life—his Celtic upbringing in remote corners of the British Isles, his formative years performing Shakespeare, and his career as a novelist and playwright.

“Robert Shaw was very much a Celt by background and demeanor,” Meyers said, referring to Shaw’s early life in the Orkney Islands, Cornwall, and later, western Ireland. “You won’t understand who Robert Shaw is without understanding some of these other people that were involved in his life.”

Those people included a lineage of strong women. Meyers spoke proudly of his great-grandmother, a suffragette; his aunt Elizabeth and mother, who attended Oxford and Cambridge; and his mother’s activism in South Africa, where she fought apartheid and met Nelson Mandela.

“She raised seven children while working full-time,” Meyers said. “And after 30 years, she learned the college

The evening also addressed Shaw’s polarizing personality.

“I grew up absolutely adoring Robert Shaw,” Meyers said. “He was just laugh-out-loud funny. He was so loyal. But I later learned not everyone felt that way. Some people hated him. He had a very brash personality.”

Meyers believes that those who got along with Shaw were people “comfortable in their own skin,” like Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss, and Sean Connery. Others found his intensity harder to take.

Shaw died of a heart attack at age 51 near his home in Toormakeady, County Mayo, Ireland.

The evening concluded with a book signing and an optional screening of Jaws, allowing fans to experience the legendary film with new appreciation for the actor— and the man—who helped make it unforgettable.

Courtesy Oceanside Library
Christopher Meyers gave an author talk for his book at the Oceanside Library last week where discusses the life of his uncle and Jaws actor Robert Shaw.

Friends and family remember Scott Gernhardt

Under sunny skies, the fourth annual Scott Gernhardt Memorial Softball Tournament at the Long Beach Recreation Center fields served a twofold mission: Remembering Gernhardt’s life and raising money to provide scholarships and athletic gear to student-athletes in the Long Beach school district.

Organized through the Scott Strong Athletic Fund, the July 19 event included a round-robin tournament that included a championship game, also had a 50/50 raffle, food and a wide selection of gift baskets donated by local residents and businesses.

Gernhardt, who died in 2021 at the age of 21, was a passionate athlete who played basketball, baseball and soccer throughout his life. A threeyear varsity soccer player at Long Beach High School, he was known for his leadership, sportsmanship and dedication to fitness — the attributes that inspire the mission of the fund created in his memory by his mother and father — Phyllis and Scott Gernhardt.

To contribute, donations are accepted via Venmo @ScottStrong20.

–Jeffrey Bessen

Jason Thomas/Herald photos
Charlie Kelleher, of the Maroon Goons, took his stance and appeared ready to smack the next pitch.
First baseman Chris Rodriguez catches the ball but was pulled off the bag and Jay Hamilton is safe in one of the tournament’s softball games.
At the softball tournament raffle table, Phyllis Gernhardt, sitting, with from left Anna Stark, Denise Leaf, Katherine Kearney, Lina Lerman and Lisa Clayton.
Dylan Cantwell, who played third base in the field, digs for home plate in one of the tournament games.
Scott Gernhardt, left, Phyllis Gernhardt, and Matthew Gernhardt organized the Scott Gernhardt Memorial Softball Tournament.

Hedy Page to be featured at the Long Beach museum

Acclaimed local artist Hedy Page, 95, will headline an evening of art and conversation at the Long Beach Historical Society and Museum on Thursday, July 31, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Page, known for her evocative pencil drawings and paintings, will showcase 25 portraits of people she sketched at Penn Station over the years. The event, presented by Artists in Partnership, Inc. and the Historical Society, also includes a 7:30 p.m. screening of “The World I Know,” a documentary by filmmaker John Terracuso that follows Page and her late husband, Eric, both Holocaust survivors.

The film explores Page’s creative process and her work documenting the people and places of New York City’s Lower East Side. After the screening, Page will take part in a brief Q&A. Seating is limited, and additional screenings are planned.

“This is a rare opportunity to celebrate Hedy’s artistry, resilience and storytelling,” Artists in Partnership Director Johanna Mathieson-Ellmer said in a news release. “She is a gift to the world, and we hope audiences of all ages join us for this free event.”

Page’s 93rd painting featuring over 150 l Long Beach community members and entitled “Eric’s Full Circle Legacy,” is a tribute to kindness, a quality that

she knows much about. Page has loaned the painting to the city and it was hung above the entrance to “Community Hall” on the sixth floor of City Hall. The museum is at 226 W. Penn St., Long Beach. Donations to the building restoration fund are encouraged. More information is available at Aip4Arts.org or by email at aip4arts@ gmail.com.

Courtesy Artists in Partnership, Inc. Artist Hedy Page highlights a night of art and talk at the Long Beach Historical Society and Museum on July 31.

STEPPING OUT Forever ‘Wild about Harry’

The beat goes on in the annual tribute to the beloved musician

Decades have passed since Harry Chapin’s tragic death, still his music and philanthropic initiatives remain at the heart of Long Island’s collective consciousness. Stuart Markus, the longtime mainstay of the local folk and acoustic scene, is committed to guardianship of the Chapin legacy, organizing what are now two memorial concerts each year.

Markus, based in Malverne, is clearly as fervent about Chapin’s music and humanitarian zeal as when he took on the role of organizing the tribute 22 years ago. From its start at Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead in 2004 to what became its longtime home at Chapin’s namesake theater in Eisenhower Park, and now in its second year at the Chapin Rainbow Stage at Huntington’s Heckscher Park, the concert’s appeal continues to grow. So much so that a second show has been added — at the Landmark theater in Port Washington on Dec. 2.

“Sunday Morning Sunshine.”

Meanwhile over 30 musicians will gather with fans, on Sunday, to share in the joy of the man and his music.

“Sometimes it’s hard to believe I’m still at this,” he reflects. “[After the first concert] I thought it would be cool to do this for a couple of years. Ultimately it became a cultural phenomenon.”

Folks livestream the event around the world, according Markus, who relates an unexpected email he received from a fan in Scotland.

“He wanted to plan a vacation around the concert, Markus says, chuckling, about the international response. “As long as there is enthusiasm, then I’ll keep doing it.”

Certainly that fervor shows no signs of waning.

“I’ve long thought it would be wonderful and extremely appropriate to do the show in Huntington, where Harry and Sandy lived and raised their family,” Markus says. “Harry is still held in such beloved regard by residents and public officials at all levels.”

Chapin’s shocking death on the Long Island Expressway en route to that ill-fated Eisenhower Park performance in July 1981 is very much rooted this tribute — for performers and the audience. In fact, several show regulars were among the crowd when what was supposed to be a joyous event turned into a vigil, according to Markus.

“Harry is so beloved in memory on Long Island,” Markus says. “You don’t have to look too hard to find someone who met him, whose school he did a benefit for, or someone who’s been helped by one of his charities. It’s so meaningful for the music community to come together and, in effect, do the concert he might have given.”

The troubadour’s catalogue always gets a creative interpretation by each act.

“I’ve always encouraged everyne to make the songs fresh and treat them as their own, however they imagine them. They’re not just reproducing them the way Harry did.”

Markus excited to include guitarist Gerald Bair, a longstanding member of Huntington’s folk scene, in this year’s lineup. Bair performs his rendition of

“A fan favorite, it’s an optimistic happy song about being in love,” Markus says.

Cantor Lisa Wharton, of Temple Beth Emeth in Mount Sinai, who performs with her husband Akiva Wharton, a percussionist, and Cantor Judy Merrick, of Plainview Jewish Center, return for their second appearance. They’ll do “I Wonder What Would Happen,” which Markus describes as an appropriately chosen “spiritual, gospel-feeling song.”

“They were a well-received addition last year and we’re glad to have them back, he adds.

The trio is, of course, joined by staples of the area’s music community. Returnees include Judith Zweiman, Martha Trachtenberg, Karen Bella, Roger Silverberg, Debra Lynne, Patricia Shih and Stephen Fricker, Roger Street Friedman, Media Crime, Christine Solimeno, Grand Folk Railroad, Robinson Treacher, Wonderous Stories, Toby Tobias, Mara Levine and Matthew Ponsot, in various ensembles.

As is their signature, Markus, with his trio Gathering Time, arrive on stage as the show nears its conclusion. Markus, with Christine Sweeney and Gerry McKeveny, perform their annual rendition of the iconic “Cat’s in the Cradle.” By then everyone is singing along.

Finally, as always, in the true spirit of Harry Chapin, all the musicians join together on stage for “Circle,” Chapin’s traditional closing.

“It’s such a philosophical but uplifting song and a fitting end,” Markus adds.

Just the way Chapin would want it.

More than just a concert, the free event, of course, involves a food drive. Concertgoers are asked to bring donations of nonperishable items to support Long Island Cares, the regional food bank and humanitarian organization founded by Chapin in 1980. Long Island Cares’ staff and volunteers will collect donations at a tent near the entrance to the stage.

Bring seating to the show, which is held rain or shine. It will also be livestreamed on Facebook and the Harry Chapin Foundation YouTube channel.

Magical Mystery Doors

If you missed Magical Mystery Doors during the band’s spring visit to Long Island, now’s your chance to check out this unique tribute act. The tight bandmates blend and layer the music to create something new and unique. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors changed the face of music as we know it. Their melodies have moved people everywhere to “Come Together” in their love of music. And that’s what happens at an MMD concert. Throughout the concert, the band combines some of these classic tunes in ways that surprise and delight time and time again. The melody from The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You” laying atop Led Zeppelin’s “Misty Mountain Hop.” The pounding beat of Zep’s “When The Levee Breaks” coupled with the serene strumming of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence.” Also the thematic sequence of “The Rain Song” – “Riders On The Storm” – “Here Comes The Sun.” These arrangements take you on an unexpected and exhilarating journey. Friday, July 25, 8 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.

Best of Broadway

Sounds of the Great White Way return to Eisenhower Park with Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway.” Back for its annual celebration of the greatest songs from the finest shows, the acclaimed touring Broadway concert never disappoints. The lively musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, brings performers to light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. He presents creatively revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from some of the newest hits, along with his fascinating commentary and historical notes in between songs. This gorgeous, guided tour of the American art form that is musical theater, is a production both hypnotic and historical. The dazzling new edition is sure to have everyone humming along. Berg, an awardwinning composer-lyricist-producer, and his cast of vocal powerhouses brings everyone to their feet time and again.

Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny.gov for more.

July 24, 2025

• Sunday, July 27, 8 p.m.
• Admission is free
• Heckscher Park, located off Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue, Huntington
Photos courtesy Keith Rossin
Everyone gathers to salute Harry Chapin during the rousing finale that closes the concert.
Cantors Judy Merrick, left, Lisa Ann Wharton and Akiva Wharton are all in for Harry.

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On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainment-related activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9.

• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor

• Time: Ongoing

• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Tuneful notes

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25

Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops visit Eisenhower Park for their popular annual summer concert. Their vivacious style appeals to all ages, drawing everyone into their performance with their intense energy and dynamic musicality. Hear a variety of rousing tunes, including the music of Broadway and Hollywood.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

JULY 26

Arts in the Plaza crafts fair

Arts in the Plaza welcomes all to check out the scene. Arts in the Plaza features handcrafted art by local artists including custom jewelry, unique handmade gifts, photography and fine art. The weekly art festival will be in Kennedy Plaza every Saturday through Oct. 25.

• Where: Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St.

• Time: Weekly, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Shorts on the Beach

The Long Beach Film Festival presents shorts on the beach, exhibiting studio and independent films. Watch the best shorts from around the world. Tickets are free.

AUG 3

Magic Rocks!

enemies, but who once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: Movie begins at dusk

• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

JULY

31

Pops in the park

Christopher Macchio joins the Nassau Pops at Eisenhower Park for “Opera and the Classics.” Enjoy a lively evening that’s both familiar and unexpected.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Little Learners Art Lab

• Time: 7 p.m.

Illusionist Leon Etienne has sold out venues all over the world with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Now he arrives on Long Island with his jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show. You’ve seen him on “America’s Got Talent,” “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, “Masters of Illusion,” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” Hailed by critics as “America’s Rock Illusionist,” Leon is a worldwide hit with audiences, critics and producers. He’s recognized for his onstage charisma, a fast-paced, high energy, rock n’ roll performance style — and his no-nonsense approach to magic. This interactive, family-friendly spectacular showcases mind-blowing tricks, award-winning sleight of hand and non-stop laughter. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it’s an immersive experience filled with wonder, laughter and jaw-dropping moments you won’t soon forget. From Radio City Music Hall to Planet Hollywood Casino and from Studio City Casino in Macau to his very own theater on the beautiful island waters of Saipan, Etienne’s performance style attracts worldwide attention. Join in this unforgettable night of magic and you’ll see why. $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $31.25.

• Where: Beach in front of Allegria Hotel

• Time: 8-10:30 p.m.

• Contact: longbeachfilm.com

Oceanside

High School

50th Reunion

Catch up with classmates and friends at Oceanside High School’s Class of 1975 50th Reunion at Knights of Columbus Hall. Reserve your spot now! Cost is $70 per person.

• Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 2985 Kenneth Place, Oceanside

• Time: 6-11 p.m.

• Contact: Purchase tickets at oceanside-high-school-class-of1975-50th-reunion

Unbox A-Saurus

Dr. Patricia Osiris visits with young paleontologists from Long Island Children’s Museum’s “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed” gallery. She plans to unveil a never-beforeseen dinosaur, if she can find a way to open its crate. Join her in the LICM Theater for this highly interactive show, when the audience will assist Dr. Patti in this “scientific” comedy. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only.

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City

• Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also July 30

• Contact: Plicm.org or (516) 224-5800

JULY 27

Kiefer Swim Paddle Run

The race begins with a 150 yard run to the swim entry point; a 400-yard ocean swim, with a land finish to the transition area; a ½ mile paddle board segment with a land finish to the transition; and 1 ½ mile run on the beach. Teams must be comprised of a minimum of 2 participants with 3 preferred. No racing paddleboards or stock paddleboards. Maximum length of board 10’6”.

• Where: Riverside Boulevard beach

• Time: Registration at 7:30 a.m.; Race at 8:45 a.m.

• Contact: longbeachny.gov

JULY

Summer concert series

The Town of Hempstead Summer Concert Series continues with Bad Fish at Town Park Lido Beach. Bring seating. Food trucks will be on-site serving a variety of delicious options, perfect for a

• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

casual night out with family and friends.

• Where: 630 Lido Blvd.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 670-1050

Beach tunes

The city’s free summer concert series on the beach continues with Southbound, keeping it country on Wednesday.

• Where: Edwards Boulevard Beach

• Time: 7 p.m.

Ask the tech guy

Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device? Join Long Beach Library’s Tech Guy, every Wednesday, to get answers to your pressing tech questions.

• Where: 111 W. Park Ave.

• Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.

• Contact: longbeachlibrary.org

Family movie night

Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. Enjoy “Transformers One,” the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn

Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week, experiment painting with ice.. $4 with museum admission.

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City

• Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon

• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Summer tunes

Rock on with Half Step’s tribute to the Grateful Dead at Eisenhower Park.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Having an event?

Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. DONOVAN CAMPBELL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 6, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 22 East Hudson Street A/K/A 22 Hudson Street, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 94 and Lots 14, 15 and 16. Approximate amount of judgment is $435,012.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003172/2017. Cash will not be accepted. Frank Bruno, Jr. Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 154400

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NEW YORK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION d/b/a PURSUIT BDC, Plaintiff, - against -

MICHAEL D’ANTONI a/k/a

MICHAEL E. D’ANTONI, VERSA-TEL TS, INC., EMPIRE STATE CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT

CORPORATION d/b/a PURSUIT CDC, U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, MONTANA DATACOM INC., NYBDC LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION d/b/a

THE EXCELSIOR GROWTH FUND, TBF FINANCIAL, LLC, AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK, CHILLAX LLC, CADLEROCK JOINT VENTURE, L.P., PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, and “JOHN OR JANE DOE” (such designation intending to refer to any and all other individuals occupying the subject premises and/or claiming any interest whatsoever in such premises), Defendants.

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE

Index No.: 609011-2024

Property Addresses: 30 Delaware Ave. Long Beach, New York

Honorable Thomas Rademaker

Pursuant to Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 5, 2025 and entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office of February 18, 2025 (the “Judgment”), I, the undersigned Referee, duly appointed in this action for such purpose, will expose for sale and sell at public auction to the highest bidder on the north side steps, Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, on August 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., the mortgaged premises located at 30 Delaware Avenue, Long Beach, New York (Sec. 59 Block 260 Lot 13) (“Property”), as directed in and by said Judgment.

Approximate amount of the Judgment is $80,670.12 plus postjudgment interest and costs. Please take notice that the Property is subject to a prior mortgage of record now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. in the original principal amount of $360,000.00 (Nassau County Clerk Liber 37176 Mp 100; Assignment at Liber 42896 Mp 855).

Interested parties may contact Meghan Breen, Esq. at 518-581-8800.

Dated: June 7, 2025

/s/Ronald J. Ferraro

Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq. 154332

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE AZORES II CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff against BRIDGITTE SHORT

A/K/A BRIDGETTE

LOBBAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated August 14, 2024 and entered on August 22, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Unit No. 14 and Tax Unit No. 14 in the Building No. 2 together with an undivided 5.95% interest in the common elements. Section 59 Block 205 and Lot 238U Unit 14 and CA 0158

Said premises known as 779 SHORE ROAD, UNIT 799, LONG BEACH, NY 11561

Approximate amount of lien $6,934.26 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 618823/2023.

LAUREL R. KRETZING, ESQ., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, Suite 320, NY 11530 * LONG BEACH*} 154194

Long Beach, County of Nassau, State of New York Sold subject to the terms of sale and filed judgment of foreclosure. Bank Checks Only, must be payable to the Referee for 10% of Bid Price, No Cash Accepted. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health and safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Russell S. Burman, Esq. Referee 154665

The Firefighters Association of the State of New York aims to keep summer fun by reminding barbecuers of fire safety.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Sale

Supreme Court: Nassau County T11 Funding v Raymond Layden et al. Defts Index 606230/2021. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed and entered June 3, 2025. I will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr. Mineola NY 11501 on August 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm premises known as School District 28, Section 59, Block 15 Lot 31, City of

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - againstMICHAEL D’ANTONI

A/K/A MICHAEL DANTONI A/K/A MICHAEL E. D’ANTONI

A/K/A MICHAEL EDWARD D’ANTONI, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 26, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 26th day of August, 2025 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 30 Delaware Avenue, Long Beach, (City of Long Beach) NY 11561.

(SBL#: 59-260-13)

Approximate amount of lien $292,309.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 608466/2019. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618

Tel. 585/760-8218

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: June 17, 2025

Understanding fire safety during the summer season

At the height of summer travel, backyard barbecues and outdoor fun, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York is reminding residents to put fire safety at the top of their checklist.

“Whether your family decides to rent a home or cabin, set up camp at a local site or make your backyard an oasis, fire and life safety are paramount,” FASNY President Eugene Perry said in a news release.

When renting vacation homes, Perry stressed the importance of checking for working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly half of all home fire deaths occur in homes without functioning smoke alarms. Visitors should also familiarize themselves with exits and practice an escape plan.

Camping also carries fire risks. Campers should always check with officials about local burn bans and learn how to safely build, control and extinguish campfires. Human activity causes four out of five wildfires, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

At home, backyard grilling should never be taken lightly.

“You should always exercise caution and keep the grill well away from structures and where people are playing or walking,” Perry said in the release. Grills must be kept clean, attended at all times, and away from foot traffic— especially children, who are most vulnerable to burn injuries.

New backyard additions, like woodfired pizza ovens, pose hidden dangers. Perry warned that people underestimate the extreme heat pizza stones can reach and the risk of grease buildup. Like grills, these ovens should be monitored closely and placed far from flammable materials.

For families cooling off in pools, constant supervision is critical. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1 to 4, with most incidents occurring in residential pools. Proper fencing and a designated adult “water watcher” are key safeguards.

Additional summer fire safety tips include avoiding smoking in dry areas, checking electrical cords, safely storing flammables, and clearing brush from property.

For more tips, visit FASNY.com.

Public Notices

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while

tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 154693

PUBLIC

–Jeffrey Bessen
Jeffrey Bessen/Herald

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Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to jbessen@liherald.com

WAREHOUSE HELP

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Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $16.50 per hour to $20 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $34,320 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com

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Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Earning potential ranges from $34,320 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses. Compensation is based on Full Time hours

Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250

PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS

FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour

Eldercare Offered

BELLMORE SCHOOLS NOW HIRING Part-time Paraprofessionals

$19.30/hr.

• Monday-Friday; Shifts are assigned to the employee based on availability (8:15am-11:45 am, 10:45am-2:15pm, 11:30am-3:00pm)

Lunch/Recess Monitors

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• Monday-Friday; 10:50am-1:30pm

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Sprawling Ranch

REALESTATE

Real Estate

Welcome to 156 Lefferts Road, a beautiful residence nestled in one of Woodmere’s most desirable neighborhoods. Situated on an expansive 0.35acre lot, this home offers over 3,500 square feet of living space, perfect for comfortable family living and entertaining. Featuring 6 generously sized bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this home provides ample space for a growing family or hosting guests. The layout is both functional and inviting, with bright, open living areas and well-proportioned rooms throughout. Located in an ideal, central location, this property offers convenient access to houses of worship, schools, shopping, and public transportation—all while maintaining a quiet, suburban charm. With its generous proportions, gracious layout, and prime location, 156 Lefferts Road is a rare offering—perfect for the discerning buyer seeking elegance, space, and timeless appeal in Old Woodmere .

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In today’s world, bomb shelters are part of the conversation

Q. We live in Israel and, yes, we read your column. Our apartment building is just blocks from where a missile strike hit another apartment building and our hospital. Strange times we live in, when we have to run to our bomb shelter on the sixth floor when we hear sirens, just like you would run to the basement if a tornado siren went off. I was wondering, after neighbors were killed by missiles, is it possible to build a stronger safe room, because we need it and don’t want to die just because of where we live?

A. Fascinating question. I follow the news, and see the damage and fear from the sense of vulnerability you feel. When I received your question, I was, ironically, touring the behind-the-scenes research and testing facilities at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, just two days before bomber jets, like the B-2 stealth bomber I was standing under the wings of, were deployed to take out Iran’s nuclear facilities.

The massive impact of a missile is hard to resist, and although there are many military and non-military studies on bomb-proofing, there’s no one-size-fits-all scenario. The key to building a shelter that can resist a bomb is based on two basic premises. One principle of survival is to repel a bomb, and the other is to absorb the impact.

It’s interesting that engineers, whom I believe have played a strong role in our freedom over the centuries, studied, and succeeded in creating, designs that saved the lives of sailors on vulnerable P.T. boats. Those boat hulls were made of the same construction as concrete (gunite) pools. Gunite concrete has some of the highest construction strength achievable, at over 6,000 pounds per square inch.

The pools and P.T. boats are as strong as steel, and when all of the layers of steel reinforcement rods are contoured into the shape of a boat hull, they ships prove capable, as they did in World War II, of catching exploding torpedoes and absorbing the impact. In some cases, torpedoes survived, embedded in the boats’ hulls, so the boats had to be abandoned rather than return to port, and then the torpedoes were detonated. Most important, the sailors survived.

Missiles are another matter, however. I’m not aware of any building that sustains a direct hit being able to survive, so the important principle is to sacrifice the building for the sake of the occupants — just like sacrificing those P.T. boats. In the case of a bomb shelter, engineers have to approach the design by developing several feet of redundant shells, layered with shock-absorbing gel layers of material. The inner shell needs to be extremely strong steel or gunite — reinforced concrete — to resist the shock. I employed impact design when developing a high-security station for our military in Saudi Arabia, and then for a gun range project. You would need the area and money for such a lifesaving project. I hope you remain safe!

© 2025 Monte Leeper

Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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Admiration of a former president from across the aisle

When I was elected to Congress in 1992, I certainly didn’t anticipate the close working relationship I would have with Bill Clinton, who was elected president that year. I was a lifelong Republican from New York, elected with strong Conservative Party support. Clinton was a staunch Democrat from Arkansas with roots in the anti-war movement.

I had met him in Manhattan in April 1992, two days before New York’s Democratic presidential primary. I was still the Nassau County comptroller, and had not yet announced my candidacy for Congress. A group of New York Irish-American Democrats led by elder statesman Paul O’Dwyer had scheduled a meeting with Clinton and his remaining challenger, Jerry Brown, the former California governor. Though we were far apart on the political spectrum, O’Dwyer and I were good friends.

When Clinton arrived, I was standing in the rear of the room. He made a brief opening statement before answering questions from a panel of four. What I

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iquickly noted was his relaxed familiarity with Ireland’s 800-year struggle with Britain and its most recent iteration, the more than two decades of war being waged in the streets and hills of Northern Ireland, euphemistically labeled “the Troubles.” There were no pandering references to green beer or shamrocks. Nor did he make the ritualistic denunciation of terrorism.

HIn an answer to a burning issue that would have lasting consequences later, Clinton said he would grant a visa to Gerry Adams, the leader of Sinn Fein, the political party affiliated with the Irish Republican Army. He also said the United States had the obligation to speak out against human rights violations even if the offending nation was Britain, our closest ally. More than what he said was his ease in dealing with an issue that rendered most politicians tongue-tied or made them fall back on timeworn clichés.

comptroller was — and with both of us being entirely unaware how much our lives would be interlocked over the next several years, and not just on the Irish issue.

onoring Carolyn McCarthy recently, Bill Clinton was as eloquent as ever.

Remaining in the back of the room while photos were being taken near the front, I waited until Clinton was leaving the room by the rear door. I shook his hand, and said, “Good job, Governor.” He smiled, thanked me and walked on, not having the slightest idea or caring in the least who the Nassau County

Clinton went on to become the 42nd president, and just a year later kept his campaign promise when he granted Adams a visa to enter the United States, which was followed by meetings with Adams in the White House and Congress, which caused seismic reactions throughout the British government and the American State Department as well. But Clinton’s leadership and determination, which included unprecedented presidential visits to the most dangerous locations in Northern Ireland, on which I accompanied him, as well as the diplomatic alliances he forged with British and Irish Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, led to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in April 1998, ending that brutal 800-year-long struggle.

There was more to the Clinton years than Ireland. There was also his decisive action that successfully ended the Balkan wars in Bosnia and Kosovo. Domestically, he worked across the aisle with Newt Gingrich to achieve welfare reform as well as the only balanced bud-

get in the more than three decades since.

While all this was happening, of course, Clinton faced the first presidential impeachment in more than 130 years, and until then only the second in American history. While he had made serious mistakes in judgment, I strongly believed that what he was accused of did not meet the Constitution’s requirements for impeachment, or for removing from office the duly elected president, and would set a dangerous precedent for future presidencies. I was proud to stand with Clinton as one of only two Republicans who voted against all four articles of impeachment. And I have never questioned that decision.

All this and more came rushing back to me several weeks ago, when I joined Clinton as one of the speakers at the Celebration of Life for former Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, who died last month. Though he had been out of office for almost 25 years, the former president was as eloquent as ever, movingly describing his admiration and affection for McCarthy’s heroism and strength of character in overcoming horrific personal tragedy to achieve so much good for America. Once again, President Clinton came through.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

long past time to shut down the cellphone

am a person of infinite patience. My friends compliment me on my ability to patiently listen to ideas from both sides of the aisle. I love watching the daily news on my laptop and on my cellphone. I read opinion columns, and occasionally get to read a nonfiction book on some current topic. But I must confess that I am now in a state of news overload. I’m not quite sure when this illness kicked in, but if you think about all of the news events in recent weeks, you’ll easily understand why I, or anyone, could easily fall into a state of media-nausea. I think the first story that engulfed my ability to digest facts was President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Shortly after it passed in the House of Representatives, my phone began ringing off the hook with calls from important clients, asking about the impact of the budget cuts on Medicaid, SNAP and

other significant programs.

Alerted to the terms of the bill, I began a line-by-line review, and became more horrified once I understood the scope of the cuts. I couldn’t understand how the House could find billions of dollars to cut from Medicaid and claim that they were all related to rooting out “waste, fraud and abuse.” Taking food away from children isn’t the way to save taxpayers real money. By mid-June I was wilting under the barrage of calls asking for advice on how to get the attention of the region’s federal officials. Always looking on the bright side, I was pleased that the bill included such items as raising the state-and-local-taxes deduction cap to $40,000, and reduced taxes on tips and Social Security and many other goodies that were consistent with promises Trump made. I assumed that the Senate would support many provisions of the House bill and trim the Medicaid cuts. I assured many of my callers that there was hope that cooler heads would prevail, and the Senate bill would be palatable.

First the bill, then the primary, then Epstein. It’s time to escape, and to ditch the device.

Come July, the Senate bill was ready for a formal vote, and its contents were even uglier. Rather than scale back the Medicaid cuts, the Senate found ways to increase them. The promised expansion of the SALT cap was altered to providing three years of an expanded credit and then reducing it to the old $10,000 cap. The elimination of taxes on Social Security disappeared, and the no-taxes-on-tips provision is scheduled to expire after 2028.

The torrent of calls asking for my opinion had just about ended when New York City Democrats chose the inexperienced Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as their nominee for mayor. When the final results came in on primary night, I shut down my cellphone. Dozens of friends and neighbors wanted to know how to stop Mamdani. Ironically, many of them didn’t vote in the primary because they were registered Republicans or independents, and in some cases they were registered Democrats who failed to vote. I refused to console any qualified voter who failed to vote.

Now, weeks later, I’m being asked who I favor in the contest between Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams. I have no preference between the two, but there appears to be no way to beat Mamdani unless there is one independent candidate. At this point, neither Adams nor Cuomo shows any signs of getting out of the race in the interest of harmony. If both stay in, there’s no chance that Mamdani can be stopped.

Burdened by all of these panicked calls, I decided that the best thing I can do for my wife, Suzan, and I is to go away for a week or so and maybe shut down my phone. I can check messages from time to time, but that’s it. We’re leaving in search of a change of scenery.

No sooner I had made our airline reservations than the Jeffrey Epstein saga erupted. I told callers that we weren’t interested in visiting Epstein’s island or anywhere else attached to his name. My cellphone is now in the freezer, so don’t bother calling.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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Long Island’s water needs to be protected

long Island water users just won a major legal battle — but we are still far from winning the war for clean water.

A $10.5 billion national settlement with the multinational chemical manufacturer 3M over the widespread contamination of drinking water with PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals” — includes over $250 million for public water providers in Nassau and Suffolk counties. This hard-fought-for financial relief will help cover the staggering cost of removing toxic substances from our drinking water. But it will be payment for damage already done, not a fix for what still threatens our sole-source aquifer every day.

Long Islanders rely entirely on a single underground water source, an aquifer that provides drinking water to more than 2.8 million people. It has been under assault for decades by chemical pollutants that seep through soil, spill into drainage systems and leach from landfills and industrial sites.

Among the most dangerous threats are PFAS compounds, man-made chemicals used in everything from firefighting foam to non-stick cookware that do not break down over time and accumulate in both the environment and our bodies. Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to health problems such as decreased fertility, developmental complications in children and an increased risk of some cancers and immune system issues.

In more than a few of our communities, these pollutants have created brownfields — usually industrial or commercial sites that are abandoned,

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Lights of Hope against cancer

To the Editor:

I would like to thank the Herald for its support of the first annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Lights of Hope celebration at Glen Cove’s Morgan Memorial Park on July 12. The evening was a celebration of cancer survivors as well as a remembrance of those who have passed. By adding the event to your calendar, and printing a well-thoughtout story, you helped to raise awareness of the event.

I would also like to thank the City of Glen Cove and the wonderful people in the area for their support. And I would like to thank Loggia 1016 of the Sons and Daughters of Italy for their sponsorship. The event would not have been possible without the community support.

I’m happy to report that donations exceeded expectations, and we will definitely be back

vacant or under-used, and where redevelopment or reuse is complicated by the presence or potential presence of at least one, if not more, contaminants.

The settlement is a victory for local water providers, many of whom have led the charge in holding chemical companies accountable. But it also shines a light on an uncomfortable truth: Long Island is already paying dearly for decades of environmental neglect.

Since 2017, more than $1 billion has been spent on installing and maintaining sophisticated water-treatment systems, according to federal estimates. And even with this financial award, residents and ratepayers will continue to bear the burden of ongoing operating costs.

So, while restitution is essential, it is not enough. The fight for clean water cannot begin at the filtration plant. It must begin at the source — with laws, oversight and habits that will keep our groundwater clean in the first place.

To policymakers: This is your moment to act. Strengthen oversight of chemical manufacturing, storage and disposal. Expand groundwater protection zones, especially near vulnerable recharge areas. Invest in forward-thinking, sustainable water infrastructure that protects our aquifer before contaminants reach it. Laws must reflect the seriousness of the threat, the indispensability of the resource and the fact that the water cannot be replaced.

To state and local agencies and appointed officials: It’s time to audit the regulatory framework governing industrial, agricultural and even residential activities that affect water quality. Permitting and enforcement must be rigor-

ous. No project, permit or loophole should be allowed to jeopardize our only supply of drinking water.

Long Island residents and business owners are part of the solution. Everyday actions matter — from how you dispose of household chemicals to the fertilizers and cleaning agents you use. Learn about the long-term impact of routine habits. Information is available from a variety of sources, beginning with local and state health departments. Support local clean-water initiatives. Vote for leaders who prioritize the environment. And above all, treat water conservation not as a suggestion, but as a shared responsibility.

This is not alarmism. It’s realism. The aquifer beneath Long Island cannot be replaced, rerouted or remade. We have no second source to draw from if it becomes too polluted or depleted. Every gallon of water pumped from below is a gallon we must protect with vigilance, policy and foresight.

Yes, the 3M settlement is a victory — but it should also be a warning. We cannot afford to celebrate a payout while the source of our water remains under threat. Financial settlements help heal wounds, but they do not prevent the next injury. That requires a cultural shift — from passive reliance to proactive stewardship.

Clean water is the foundation of our health, our economy and our communities. Long Island must now recommit — urgently, and collectively — to safeguarding the aquifer that sustains us all. Let’s make sure that in the future, headlines about our water celebrate prevention, not just compensation.

Nassau County has a partisan grant fund blockade

each of Nassau County’s 19 legislative districts is allocated an equal sum in capital infrastructure funds to be applied toward hyperlocal initiatives through the Community Revitalization Program. This empowers each legislator to meet the needs of his or her school districts and communities by supporting projects for local schools, libraries, parks and first responder agencies.

The process for accessing those funds — which have already been allocated through approval of the capital plan — should be simple.

After a legislator completes an application, CRPs go to the county executive’s office. There it should be reviewed to ensure that it is complete, and that the project is suitable for county funding with a CRP. The completed item should then be sent to the County Legislature, where it should be placed on the calendar and approved. I say “should” because, since the

start of this legislative term, County Executive Bruce Blakeman has been fulfilling requests for the Republican majority, and stonewalling the Democratic minority.

The numbers speak for themselves. Since January 2024, Republicans have had 46 of their grant requests approved, while Democrats have seen none of their pending requests approved or considered in regular order. The only grants we received came after we drew a line in the sand with the county executive and forced his hand.

tum, in Glen Cove; and $100,000 for a local history center at Port Washington Library.

he county executive is blocking the use of funds OK’d for Democratic districts.

This spring, we successfully leveraged our votes for the 2025 capital plan — which requires a 13-vote supermajority to pass — and secured funding for 14 pending CRP grants for first responders, totaling $1.3 million, as part of the 2025 capital plan bond ordinance.

Still, more than 30 Democratic CRPs remain caught in the partisan blockade, and in District 11, that includes grants for $350,000 to improve Pascucci Field, in Glen Cove; $275,000 for an allability playground in Port Washington; $110,000 to upgrade Maccarone Stadi-

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next year. Proceeds from Lights of Hope go toward cancer prevention, education and advocacy.

PETER O’CONNOR American Cancer Society volunteer

Editors’ note: The American Cancer Society’s 32nd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Long Island walk will take place on Oct. 19, from 7 to 10:30 a.m., at Jones Beach’s Field 5. For more information, go to MakingStridesWalk.org/ LongIsland.

We’re safeguarding wildlife and waterways

To the Editor:

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of the state’s Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York.

Last year, the Division of Law Enforcement fielded more than 105,700 calls, resulting in Environmental Conservation police officers and investigators across the state responding to more than 30,000 complaints and working on cases that resulted in 15,755 tickets or arrests for violations ranging from deer poaching to solid waste dumping, illegal min-

Beyond the individual projects, what does all this mean for you? Simply put, County Executive Blakeman is blocking Democratic legislators from using funding that has already been accounted for and allocated for improving their districts. Not only is this grossly inequitable, but by failing to complete his ministerial role in the CRP process, Blakeman is once again ignoring the job he was elected to do and bringing his exclusionary approach to governing into sharp focus.

Since joining the Legislature in 2012, I have never witnessed this level of blatant partisanship in the handling of the CRP program. These funds belong to county taxpayers, and they cannot be used for any other purpose. With the refusal to process Democratic projects, many worthwhile endeavors are being held up, and the taxpayers in the districts we serve — Democrats, Republicans and independents alike — are the ones who are harmed.

The most galling part of all of this is how little sense it makes. Shouldn’t the county executive — who serves all 1.4 million residents of Nassau County, and is elected by the voters in all 19 districts — want to see projects move forward in every district? District 11 has a nearly even split of registered Democrats and Republicans, and this community is well aware of how Blakeman has been the biggest obstacle to progress on initiatives they care deeply about.

As the leader of the Democratic minority delegation in the Legislature, I, along with my colleagues, will continue to call out this inequitable and, frankly, incompetent approach to governing that Blakeman has employed for the past three and a half years. As we continue fighting for resources that our communities demand and deserve, I encourage you to contact the county executive’s office, at (516) 571-3131, or bab@nassaucountyny.gov, and respectfully implore him to serve every community in the county equitably and fully.

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, of Glen Cove, represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s minority leader.

ing, the illegal pet trade, and excessive emissions.

On July 7, three officers partnered with the Nassau County Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat patrol on the Long Island Sound. The officers checked boats and anglers for compliance with state fishing regulations, navigation law and overall boater safety. They inspected a vessel north of Glen Cove, and discovered an expired fire extinguisher, expired flares, and only four personal flotation devices for the five people on board. The officers issued a ticket and warning to the boat captain, terminated the voyage, followed the vessel back to a nearby marina and advised the captain that they could take the boat back out if they brought another PFD on board.

In separate incidents that day across the Sound, officers ticketed anglers for possessing undersized porgy and fluke, including one angler who had more than two dozen undersized porgy, the smallest measuring 8.5 inches. Porgy must be at least 11 inches to be kept when fishing from a vessel.

DEC officers are on patrol to safeguard the state’s air, water, wildlife and public safety. To report an environmental violation or incident, call (844) 332-3267 for 24-hour dispatch, or report nonurgent violations at dec.ny.gov.

DeLia DeriGGi-wHitton

Mount Sinai South Nassau is Improving Health Care on the South Shore

The new Fennessy Family Emergency Department at Mount Sinai South Nassau doubles the size of our previous emergency department, o ering 54 private exam rooms with clear lines of sight for physicians, nurses, and support sta . Our new emergency department also o ers a separate triage area, dedicated areas for children and behavioral health patients, and has been designed to reduce wait times and improve patient outcomes.

The Fennessy Family Emergency Department is located within the new Feil Family Pavilion, opening later this year, which will have 40 new critical care suites and nine new operating rooms, designed to support the most complex surgeries on the South Shore.

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