Long Beach Herald 07-31-2025

Remembering Michael Kiefer

The Michael V. Kiefer Swim, Paddle, Run on Sunday was, as always, a highlight of the summer in Long Beach, and above, from left, were residents John Skudin, an event organizer; Cliff Skudin, a sponsor; Kerri Kiefer, the late Michael Kiefer’s sister; and John McLoughlin, an event organizer. Freeport’s Adam Nussen took the top spot in the competition for the fourth straight year. The city’s Department of Parks and Recreation hosts the annual event in honor of Kiefer, who was a Long Beach lifeguard and one of the many New York City firefighters who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Story, more photos, Page 3.

Schools expand resources for mental health

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY Correspondent

Committed to focusing on its students’ mental well-being, the Long Beach school district will take another step toward that goal in September, when the high school opens its Wellness Center.

“Developing the whole child,” as district Superintendent Jennifer Gallagher wrote in email, is the goal.

The Long Beach High School Wellness Center will be in a classroom with a view of the ocean, near the office of Pupil Personnel Services, the school library and the cafeteria. Nicknamed the Well, it will be a place where students can decompress, meditate and connect with adults.

wellness-focused educational opportunities, including workshops hosted by community partners and panel discussions centered on stress management, healthy communication skills, digital detox, and fitness and nutrition.

JeNNIfeR GAllAGHeR Superintendent, Long Beach school district

The district allocated $1.5 million to psychological services for the 2025-26 school year, a $46,000 increase over 2024-25.

Students can also pursue

Plans for the center also include the use of therapy dogs as well as fitness challenges, meditation and nature walks.

“We hope to raise awareness around wellness,” Gallagher wrote, “to make talking about wellness a norm for students and staff at our high school, and to provide regular opportunities for our students to focus on making healthy decisions.”

The center is part of an extensive overhaul of the district’s “prevention and intervention” approach to student wellness, which was outlined at the April Board of Education meeting. Two district psychologists will Continued on page 9 W

Celebrating two decades of Cabana culture

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY Correspondent

The word cabana is synonymous with beaches and the seaside — a place where families can relax, enjoy good food and music, and get away from the normal stresses of life.

And patrons of The Cabana Mexican American Restaurant have been taking of advantage of those attributes as the eatery at 1034 West Beech Street in Long Beach celebrated its 20th anniversary on July 26 with live music and a party open to the public.

Bob and Tracey Johnson have owned The Cabana for two decades. A bartender his whole life, and she a waitress previously — as well as a fourth-generation Long Beach resident —they’ve been entrenched in the community for many years.

Approached by the previous owners to take over the vacant space, Johnson didn’t want to turn down the opportunity.

“It’s a great location with great history,” he said.

The Cabana is in the West End of Long Beach. Johnson said that the success of his business relies on understanding the ever-changing community.

“You have to take the time to learn the people,” he said, “understand the cycle, learn whom your customers are, be present.” It is through this under-

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holiday season. Bob and Tracy have also overcome challenges such as Hurricane Sandy and the Covid pandemic.

Asked what is the most valuable lesson he’s learned, Johnson preached the importance of understanding the “trajectory of the business,” and being able to deal with the “everyday problems.”

He hopes to continue to enjoy the restaurant and maintain a staff that he says has become more like a family. His children have grown up there, and many friends and other co-workers return for multiple years. They’ve demonstrated that they can be independent — a quality Johnson desires as he transitions toward a less controlling approach to staff operations.

One “family member” is Chris Nolan, a Long Beach resident and lifelong friend of the Johnsons. Nolan has worked at The Cabana since 2007 — in a variety of roles, from barback, to “behind the line” as a chef.

“There’s something nostalgic about the place,” he said, “it’s home, like a family, with bonds and friendships.”

standing that he is able to make improvements and generate ideas.

The connections Johnson has established have also been a major part of his success. Affiliations with the Long Beach Polar Bears, Long Beach Catholic School, as well as the Michelle O’Neill Volleyball tournament and the Michael

Diamond Charitable Foundation have been tremendous for the restaurant’s success.

“Community support is everything,” Johnson said.

He said November to March are challenging, there is a 50 percent decline in business due to colder weather and the

One block from the oceanfront, The Cabana menu boasts a variety of items: Its famous frozen Margarita is a recipe Johnson has had for 20 years from the previous establishment, The Baja. The Terrapin Tacos are named after Grateful Dead’s ”Terrapin Station” album.

The Cabana often plays host to bands and artists.

Taxing contest honors Michael V. Kiefer

In honor of Michael V. Kiefer, the City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation held the Kiefer Swim, Paddle, Run at Riverside Boulevard Beach on July 27.

Kiefer was a Long Beach lifeguard and was one of the many New York City firefighters that sacrificed their lives in an attempt to rescue others on Sept. 11, 2001. He served with Ladder Company 132 at a fire station in Brooklyn.

Both races include a 150-yard run to the swim entry point, followed by a 400-yard ocean swim to a land finish and transition to a half-mile paddle board segment with a land finish and end with a 1.5-mile run on the beach.

For the fourth consecutive year, Freeport’s Adam Nussen finished first. Andy Smith, the Long Beach High School principal, placed second. Kyle Radan, from Long Beach, and an FDNY firefighter, captured third place. Long Beach lifeguard Molly Thornton was the woman to finish the competition.

Participants had to be 16 or older, and for the relay, two participants are required but three are preferred.

Only those 16 years or older are allowed to participate and for the relay, two participants are required but three participants are preferred.

Awards were given to the top three men and women finishers, men and women firefighters who finish 1-2-3, the top three men and women lifeguards and the top trio of team overall.

Event competitors worked out the early morning kinks before swimming, paddling and running.

Camp Fahrenheit heats up training future firefighters

Every year, 25 fire departments from Nassau and Suffolk counties join together to create Camp Fahrenheit 516, sponsored by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York to train those ages 14 to 18 at the Nassau County Fire Academy in Bethpage for a weeklong training course in junior firefighting.

Cashing in Your Life Insurance Policy

Everyone knows that you may surrender a life insurance policy at any time for the “cash surrender value”. However, a better option may be a “life settlement” which pays more than the cash surrender value.

In a life settlement, you sell the policy to a third party instead of cashing it in. Here, the payment will be something greater than the cash surrender value but less than the death benefit. The buyer assumes the policy, pays the premiums and receives the death benefit.

There are many reasons why people want to cash in their policy. Paying the premiums have become a burden, they no longer need or want the death benefit or the money is needed for some other purpose.

There are some tax advantages to cashing in as well. Any money paid into the policy as premiums comes back to the seller tax-free (since the money used to pay the premiums was already taxed).

The purchaser of the policy will

determine the amount they are willing to pay for the policy based on the amount, if any, of the cash surrender value and the age and health of the seller. Since there are numerous companies out there you may “shop around” for the best offering. Some companies offer a “life settlement calculator” where you may go online, plug in all your information, and receive a quote within twenty-four hours.

You may hear of the term “viatical settlement” when exploring the issue of whether or not to cash in your policy. Viatical settlements generally pay more than life settlements but are limited to terminally ill policy holders with less than two years of life expectancy as determined by a medical professional.

Finally, if you want to do the best you can with your policy, but do not have the time or inclination to shop around, there are “life settlement brokers” who, for a fee, will do the shopping for you.

This summer, roughly 65 teenagers attended Camp Fahrenheit 516, with 13 from Lower Saxony Germany and two from Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. Other participants included Jerry Presta, Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association chairman and vice chairman of FASNY’s Youth Committee, Paul Wilders, chief fire academy instructor, from the Nassau County Fire Service Academy and other FASNY representatives.

Camp Fahrenheit 516 hosted German junior firefighters this year to maintain its exchange relationship with Germany since the program sent its Long Island juniors to Germany last year for a summer abroad.

Throughout the five-day-long intensive, which started on July 21, the participants worked from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on courses like search and rescue, forcible entry, emergency evacuation procedures, fire extinguisher drills, and in honor of the program’s 10 year anniversary, alumni returned to the program to

take part in a live fire evolution.

FASNY along with the Nassau County Fire Service Academy held a media day for Camp Fahrenheit 516 on July 24. Reporters were introduced to Long Island’s future firefighters and the intense training the junior firefighters underwent throughout their time through the program.

Recently, fire departments across the state have encountered challenges when looking for possible recruits. Firefighters have gotten more and more emergency calls ranging from medical emergencies, flooded basements, car accidents and fires.

Camp Fahrenheit 516 was created to give junior firefighters a chance to train as firefighters and one day, have the opportunity to serve their community and become volunteer firefighters when they turn 18.

“We have the best firefighters in America,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said in a news release, noting that fire service academy will be given an additional $100,000 for Camp Fahrenheit. “They are the reason why we are the safest county in America. Our volunteer firefighters do an amazing job, and we’re so happy that we have our Junior firefighters here.”

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Bethpage Black preps for Ryder Cup

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale Sept. 26 to 28 and preparations are in full swing for one of golf’s premier international events.

After three years of planning, work to install viewing stands, including two triple-deckers and eight double-deckers, with some flanking the first and 18th fairways, bleachers, hospitality tents and a large merchandise area began May 19 and will continue up until the first practice round Sept. 23.

“We’re expecting 50,000 fans per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” 2025 Ryder Cup Director Bryan Karns said during a press conference held at Bethpage Black July 24. “Living in New York for the past few years and attending Jets, Yankees and Mets games, it’s an incredibly passionate fan base. Any time a major championship has come to Bethpage, the crowds have been remarkable. Fans are going to understand this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and they’re really going to value what it means to attend a Ryder Cup.”

Half a million fans registered for a lottery system used to purchase tickets said Evan Crowder, PGA of America Operations Manager. Tickets for the three scoring rounds of the tournament are sold out, though a handful remain for the Sept. 23 and 24 practice rounds.

Renowned for its degree of difficulty and rich history that includes hosting the U.S. Open (2002 and 2009) and PGA Championship (2019), Bethpage Black will have a slightly different look for the Ryder Cup with the tee box of the first hole — a 430-yard, par-4 — moving 30 yards closer to the pin and about 20 yards to the north for a clearer path to the green.

“The five most important holes at the Ryder Cup are the first, and 15 through 18 where the majority of matches are decided is set up incredibly well,” Karns said.

Added Kenny Kurzendoerfer, 2025 Ryder Cup Operations Manager: “This is where you want to be as a fan, where the first tee box and 18th green are in close proximity. It’s definitely a bucketlist moment to experience the first tee at a Ryder Cup. It’s truly unlike anything you’ve seen before in golf. I’ve been lucky to be a part of a few of them now and it still gives me chills.”

In terms of transportation to and from the course for fans, Jones Beach lots 4 and 5 will serve as the main public parking areas where shuttle service will be provided to Bethpage. Shuttles will also run from both the north and south side of the Farmingdale LIRR station, Crowder said. There will also be a ride-

Building the grandstand by the first tee and behind the 18th green on the Bethpage

new first tee box created for the 2025

share lot on site at Yellow Course No. 11.

The Ryder Cup dates back to 1927, when the inaugural matchup was held at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts. Initially a contest between the United States and Great Britain, the format expanded in 1979 to include players from continental Europe. The U.S. played host to the event in 2016 and most recently in 2021.

The event features 28 matches across three formats – foursomes, fourballs, and singles. Teamwork and strategy are essential to winning.

Although the 12-player rosters for both teams have yet to be announced,

some of the top U.S. players include Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, and Collin Morikawa, with Europe featuring Rory McIlroy, Rasmus Hojgaard, Matt Wallace and Tyrrell Hatton.

The U.S. team selection is based on a points system, where points are awarded based on performance in PGA Tour events and major championships. Automatic qualifiers, with Scheffler already being one, will be the top six in points after the BMW Championship on Aug. 17. Captain Keegan Bradley will select the remainder of the roster Aug. 27, Karns noted.

By Herald Staff

Queenette Karikari Freeport

I actually love vacationing. And so when I think of summer, I think of traveling outside of Freeport, even if it’s a road trip, right? Like, sometimes we drive down far out east.

What’s your favorite aspect of summer on Long Island?

Charles Gilreath Freeport

I spend most of my time during the summer vacationing with my wife Donna.

Jana Rodriguez Freeport

I would have to say it would be the movie night at the end of free outdoor movie nights at Cow Meadow Park with my grandpa.

There’s nothing like golden hour in the Hamptons when the sky turns to gold and the ocean glows. My favorite Long Island summer moments are spent with music in the air, a light breeze off the water, and that peaceful feeling as the day winds down.

Travis and Jaxson Fatscher, age 4

Rockville Centre

Our favorite thing to do on Long Island during the summer is to go to our cabana at Nickerson beach and play in the pool and sand all day!

Focusing on ‘developing the whole child’

focus on counseling students, revising curriculum to promote student wellness, using the mental health application Counselr to connect students with mental health professionals, and establishing and maintaining partnerships with the PTA and other community organizations.

Counselr is a 24/7 platform featuring algorithmic-based matchmaking — matching users with counselors based on their expertise. It will be accessible to middle and high school students with parental consent, and users will be able to install the app and gain access to immediate support.

“We work hard to make sure that we remember that every child in front of us is someone’s baby, the most cherished person in their lives,” Gallagher wrote. “We want ALL of our students to thrive in all areas — academic, social, emotional, and physical.”

She called Counselr a part of the district’s “toolbox of mental health support for students,” noting that 88 percent of connections made through the app were made by people who had not previously interacted with mental health professionals.

The Board of Education approved increasing opportunities for students to engage by adding more clubs and athletics, and at the elementary level, they created an enrichment program. Trustees

have examined instructional practices through a lens of engagement — a key indicator of happiness at every stage of life, particularly in young people.

“Mental health is something we have to focus on,” Board President Alexis Pace said in a statement, “(to) make the system for everybody.”

In the classroom, curriculums have been revised to create opportunities for students to practice and learn wellness. They will learn the importance of selfmanagement and fitness through move-

To facilitate families’ access to mental health support, the school board and PTA meet monthly. And as part of an annual Mental Health Forum, the PTA and the Wellness Committee co-sponsored a book talk on “The Anxious Generation,” by Jonathan Haidt, which chronicles how smartphones, social media and overprotective parenting have contributed to mental illness in children.

The school district has partnered with organizations such as Long Beach REACH, Long Beach Aware, the Long Beach and Nassau County police departments, Northwell Health, Mount Sinai/ South Nassau, and private practitioners.

ment breaks, more physical education, yoga classes and mindfulness programming. The district also created a naturebased, full-day pre-K curriculum called Wondergarten.

There is also a High School Student Wellness Council, as well as a districtwide Wellness Committee, tasked with organizing annual wellness fairs and offering district families food and nutritional information. The committee helped with the planning of the Wellness Center.

“These initiatives support the health and wellness of our students, helping maintain an environment where they can focus on learning and being the best they can be,” said school board Trustee Sam Pinto, whose background includes serving in the Coast Guard, as a firefighter and as a paramedic. “Our goal is to prepare the kids for success in life. Dealing with stress and mental health concerns is a real issue in all arenas. Being able to cope with and handle the adversity of being challenged will help their overall growth and success with real-world challenges.”

Have an opinion on the district’s mental health initiatives? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

Honoring and helping the wounded warriors

The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors was established to “honor and aid the wounded, ill and injured veteran and their families,” and once again the local organization did just that with its annual 5K Warrior Run and Parade on July 20.

Wounded, ill and injured military veterans and their families come to Long Beach through the Waterfront Warriors for a vacation and an assortment of activities. The group also provides assistance to veteran’s hospitals and other institutions that

need help.

Parade participants stepped off from Ohio Avenue on Beech Street.

The 5K took place on the boardwalk starting at New York Avenue.

There were four different categories for the 5K: disabled vet, military, resident and veteran.

For results, go to EliteFeats.com.

For more on the Waterfront Warriors, go to LongBeachWaterfrontWarriors.org.

–Jeffrey Bessen

Paying tribute to the life, legacy of Harry Chapin

By JACK SCHWED Intern

Long Island Cares celebrated its 45th anniversary in the way its founder — singer-songwriter Harry Chapin — loved most: with music. The local food bank held its annual benefit concert to honor Chapin’s legacy at Eisenhower Park on July 18.

The event kicked off with a live performance by Corey Reiman and The Dilemma Band, a party rock fusion group based in Connecticut.

Reiman reflected on his family’s connection with Chapin, explaining that one of his grandmothers owned a vast record collection, which included Chapin’s music, and his grandfather had met Chapin just weeks before his death.

“What an honor it is to be chosen to get to do this tonight,” Reiman said. “(My grandfather) said (Chapin) was maybe the sweetest, nicest man he’s ever met. One of the few times I saw my father upset was the day that he saw my grandfather upset over the loss of Harry Chapin.”

Katherine Fritz, Vice President for Development and Communications at Long Island Cares, followed by discussing the importance of community and compassion in combating food insecurity.

Throughout the event, the organization also hosted a food drive, encouraging attendees to donate food items to support local families in need. Something about how much was collected.

Chapin founded Long Island Cares in 1980 with the mission of feeding Long Island residents facing food insecurity. However, a year later, on his way to perform at a benefit concert, he tragically died in a car accident.

Since then, Long Island Cares has continued Chapin’s humanitarian efforts, and each year, they hold a concert to celebrate his legacy.

According to Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the U.S., approximately 313,880 people on Long Island experience food insecurity, 71,500 of whom are children. As a partner food bank of Feeding America, Long Island Cares is dedicated to addressing this critical issue.

Since 2023, the organization has distributed about 14 million pounds of food to Long Island families in need each year. Its support services have also expanded to nearly 400 communitybased member agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens and emergency shelters.

Long Island Cares set up a table at the event, sharing its mission and providing information on how individuals can get involved in its fight against hunger.

To learn more about the organization and its donation and volunteer opportunities, visit LICares.org.

Christmas in July brings fun times to camp

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

In a spirited celebration of Christmas in July, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti, and the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots brought early holiday cheer to the young campers of Malibu Beach Camp — complete with a massive, fun-filled water gun fight and gift giveaway.

Timed shortly after National Water Gun Fight Day, the event added a splash of excitement to the summer heat, as campers joined in a playful competition: Team Town of Hempstead vs. Team Nassau County. Hundreds of water guns were donated by Toys for Tots, helping the children cool off while enjoying a day full of laughter and friendly rivalry.

“Events like these are a great way to have some fun, beat the heat, and create life-long memories for our young residents,” Clavin said. “Celebrating Christmas in July by having a giant water gun fight is a fun way to celebrate the season — it’s like a summer twist on a snowball fight.”

Ferretti, who helped secure the water guns with the help of Toys for Tots, shared his enthusiasm for the event and its impact on the campers. “Helping these campers have a blast and build friendships brings back memories for me,” he said. “I look forward to leading Team Nassau County to victory over Team Hempstead.”

The idea of Christmas in July dates back to 1933, when it was first celebrated at a summer camp like Malibu Beach Camp. Originally intended to bring some holiday spirit to campers and offer a break from the summer heat, the tradition has since grown into an annual celebration that emphasizes generosity and goodwill.

Early holiday cheer arrived at the Malibu Beach Camp in the Town of Hempstead last week for a Christmas in July celebration complete with a gift giveaway, thanks to the assistance of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots.

“For over 76 years, Toys for Tots has been an outstanding organization dedicated to making children smile,” Clavin said, thanking the group for their donation and longstanding commitment to giving back to the community.

“While we’re all here to have a great time with some friendly competition, let’s remember to play safely and responsibly to ensure everyone enjoys the day to the fullest,” Clavin added. “Thank you once again to Legislator John Ferretti and especially the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Not only are they heroes for our country, but they’re also heroes for our community. I look forward to our continued partnership during the holiday season.”

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Celebrate culture and community at the Gold Coast Dance Festival

By Roksana Amid

As sundown takes hold at Morgan Memorial Park on Aug. 2, artists representing a rich spectrum of dance styles — from classical ballet and folklorico to tap, contemporary and hip-hop — take to a stage. The fifth annual Gold Coast Dance Festival — set against the backdrop of the Long Island Sound — is a grand celebration of culture, movement and community connection.

Hosted by New York Dance Theatre, the free event attracts folks to see a varied lineup of dancers from Alvin Ailey, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York City Ballet, Broadway, and more. This year’s edition also includes Ballet Nepantla, a returning favorite known for blending traditional Mexican folklorico with contemporary dance.

“Ballet Nepantla are an astounding company,” Festival Executive Producer Nicole Loizides Albruzzese says. “They’ve been noted as embodying the in-between-ness of those who live on the borderland, mixing in cultures and gaining a little bit from either side.”

Founded in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, this began as an informal gathering of dancers organized by Albruzzese, a professional performer and Glen Cove resident. She invited a few colleagues to Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay as a way to decompress from the emotional toll of the lockdown. This experience inspired her to bring a professional dance festival to Glen Cove the following year.

“Because the world just stopped talking to one another, stopped dining together, we wanted to create something that brought people together without the need for words,” Albruzzese says. “Dance can do that.”

Since then, the festival has grown to involve dozens of performers and companies, including John Manzari, a renowned Broadway tap dancer and featured artist from “So You Think You Can Dance,” and MorDance, a contemporary ballet company based in Yonkers. This will be MorDance’s first appearance here.

For those inspired to dance themselves, join Jamie Shannon of Kilowatt Dance Theater for an introductory Lindy Hop class on the beach at 4:30 p.m., open to all ages and skill levels, before performances begin.

“Lindy Hop is one of America’s beloved early social dances, stemming from jazz and Harlem and a beautiful social era,” Albruzzese explains. “Bring your dinner down, enjoy a class, and go see a show. You get a more intimate look at the artists beforehand, and then you get to see them on stage.”

New York Dance Theatre, which is celebrating its 51st year, produces the festival through its nonprofit mission to make high-level dance accessible to all audiences.

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Park, Germaine Street, Glen Cove

• Festival updates and class announcements available on New York Dance Theatre’s social media platforms

The company also runs the Développé program, a a scholarship initiative that provides free yearlong dance education to atrisk youth, foster families and English-language learners across Long Island.

Développé partners with community organizations, including Options for Community Living, which supports families experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. One of the newest scholarship recipients is an 11-year-old girl who had never taken a dance class before this summer.

“She leaves the studio glowing,” Albruzzese says. “She’s one of the most graceful dancers in the class. Starting classical dance between the ages of 11 and 14 can be intimidating, but she’s handling it so beautifully.”

A suggested festival donation of $20 supports the Développé program. Contributions help fund workshops, lectures, performances and scholarships provided by NYDT throughout the year.

Albruzzese says the festival is designed to be inclusive, welcoming people of all backgrounds and abilities.

“A woman came up to me last year and said, ‘It’s not so often I find something to do with my mom or my grandmother,’” she recalls. “Her grandmother was 92 and squealing with excitement watching the performances. That’s what this is about. You can just grab a park bench, sit on the grass and stay for five minutes or the entire evening.”

Graceanne Pierce, a Queens resident and New York Dance Theatre artist, takes the stage this year.

Last year’s featured performers represented Haiti, China, Iraq, and Mexico. Each year’s lineup is curated to reflect global traditions and storytelling through movement, according to Albruzzese.

“I think because we offer such a huge, diverse array of cultural programming, everyone leaves loving something. We birthed a star, and it’s shining everywhere. It’s benefiting the artists, the audience and our local cultural institutions,” she adds enthusiastically.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, beach chairs and picnic dinners.

‘So in love with you am I’

Check out a stylized concert version of the classic golden age musical. Egotistical leading man-directorproducer Fred Graham (Broadway’s Charlie Marcus) is reunited with his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi (Broadway talent Christina DeCicco, of Rockville Centre) when the two are forced to play opposite one another in a new production of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew.” The battle of the sexes continues onstage and off, as it becomes clear that, as much as this couple profess to hate each other, they are also still in love. Throw in a number of cases of mistaken identity, the mob, and comedic routines into the mix and you get “Kiss Me, Kate” — a dazzling Broadway classic that earned the very first Tony award for Best Musical. A cast of 30 brings this “concert” production to life with limited costumes and scenic elements. The dynamic performers include Molloy’s renowned CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students and also alumni.

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3, 3 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.

Magic Rocks!

Illusionist Leon Etienne has sold out venues all over the world with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Now he arrives here 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. Etienne’s performance style attracts worldwide attention; join in this unforgettable night of magic and you’ll see why.

Sunday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $31.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

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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 entertainmentrelated 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

Summer tunes

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‘The Rocketman Show’

Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage. Blast off into the stratosphere with this electrifying tribute to the Rocketman himself. With a nostalgic setlist that’ll take you right back to when rock was young, this is a must-see for Elton John fans — of all generations. Rus Anderson, Elton John’s official body double for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour launch, recreates an early Elton concert complete with flamboyant costumes actually worn by Elton himself. Elton’s greatest hits, wildest outfits and outrageous stage antics come to life again as Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton like no other. He storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock ‘n roller. This is a detailed re-creation of Elton John’s ‘70s shows that’s not to be missed.

Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984. $82, $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $35.

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

• Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

Little Learners Art Lab

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, craft a functioning lighthouse. $4 with museum admission.

•Where: Museum Row, Garden City

•Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon

•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Magical evening with Gene Silver Long Beach native and former lifeguard Gene Silvers brings his magic to help preserve the city’s history, hosted by the Long Beach Historical & Preservation Society at the Long Beach Hotel. $60, $55 members.

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•Where: 405 East Broadway, Long Beach

•Time: Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, 6:30 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m.

•Contact: longbeachhistoricalsociety.org/ event/gene-silvers-magic-show

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

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Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure Stroll the gardens and enjoy a telling of Eva Moore’s “Lucky Ducklings.” With a take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage.

•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

•Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

In concert

Eisenhower Park welcomes all to its annual Salute to Veterans concert, featuring American Bombshells and Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter.

•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 6:45 p.m.

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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: 1-2 p.m.

•Contact: Weekly, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Unbox A-Saurus for Us!

Dr. Patricia Osiris visits with young paleontologistsin-training at Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join eccentric paleontologist Dr. Patricia Osiris (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with AUG

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museum admission, $10 theater only.

•Where: Museum Row, Garden City

•Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug 6

•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Military

notes

Eisenhower Park welcomes the 42nd Infantry Division Band and the N.Y. Army National Guard.

•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

•Time: 7 p.m.

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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National Night Out

The City of Long Beach Police Department holds their annual National Night Out celebration. The annual event is designed to help advance relationships between members of the police department and the community. The department is committed to building these bonds in organic settings, so when their services are needed, the trust and relationships already exist.

•Where: Kennedy Plaza

• Time: 4-7 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 431-1800

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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

Beachy tunes

The city’s free summer concert series on the beach continues with Green Machine playing retro rock from the 1980s and ’90s.

•Where: Grand Boulevard Beach

•Time: 7 p.m. .

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Enjoy Lady Supreme, a Diana Ross Experience, at Eisenhower Park.

•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 7 p.m.

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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Beach grooves

The city’s free summer concert series welcomes Scott Mitchell in a tribute to Elvis Presley.

•Where: Grand Boulevard Beach

•Time: 7 p.m.

Wellness

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Temple Emanu-l of Long Beach welcomes all to a free senior wellness Shabbat. Oneg guest speaker is Debbie Pugliese, the deputy commissioner for Nassau County’s Department of Human services, Office of the Aging.

•Where: 455 Neptune Blvd.

•Time: 7:30 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 431-4060

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

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

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 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

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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

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

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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 Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 08/06/2025 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

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-THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.

428/25. POINT

LOOKOUT - Stephanie Keller, Variance, lot area occupied, side yard, rear yard, construct dwelling., W/s Hewlett Ave., 95’ N/o Beech St. a/k/a 97 Hewlett Ave. 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 Point Lookout 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.

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PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES…

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a Restaurant Wine License, NYS Application ID NA-0240-25-119748 has been applied for by Oishi Sushi 116 LLC to sell beer, wine and cider at retail in a restaurant. For on premises consumption under the ABC law located at 116 E Park Ave Long Beach NY 11561-3533. 154811

The Allegria Hotel and Long Beach resident Joel Greenberg are collaborating

history walking tours for hotel guests. Above, Betsy Glazer with L.B. Community Outreach liaison Jeanne Hoenig at a benefit concert for the Soup Kitchen in March.

Walking through the hidden history of Long Beach

Longtime Long Beach resident, Joel Greenberg, a lawyer by profession has partnered with the Allegria Hotel that will offer a free walking tour of the city and the opportunity to support two civic-minded institutions.

The focus of these walking tours is primarily educational and will include little known facts about the unique 8-mile long and 1-mile wide “sand bar in the middle of nowhere” as well as interesting things to see and do in Long Beach.

Greenberg offers tour participants the opportunity to consider making a cash donation at the end of his free tour that will be forwarded in equal amounts to the Long Beach Soup Kitchen and the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach.

There will be two tours offered weekly throughout the summer and fall — August to mid-October —one focused on points of interest east of the Allegria Hotel and the other on points of interest west. The tours will be take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday each week.

All tours will begin and end on the

sidewalk in front of the Allegria Hotel.

The tours are suitable for everyone, including families with school-age children. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes as well as a hat if preferred. They should also wear sunscreen and carry water to keep hydrated. Bathroom facilities will be nearby at all times.

Some of the highlights of the tours will include the historic mansions in the Red Brick District; a former “speakeasy” from Prohibition days; the Long Beach Holocaust Memorial; a pedestrian walkway to the vibrant “West End” of town; impressive houses of worship; memorials to the victims of 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy; and a visit to some of the newer and more interesting shops in the city’s commercial district.

Each tour lasts roughly two hours and is limited to the first 20) guests who register.

Registration is available through calling the front desk at the Allegria Hotel at (516) 922-3711 to add your name to the list.

–Jeffrey Bessen

News brief

LIRR ‘Summer Saturday’ discounts returns

Now through Aug. 30, the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad “Summer Saturday” discount programs that enable monthly ticket holders to travel anywhere the trains go and bring other guests for $1 each.

Each Saturday both railroads will honor all monthly tickets for travel to and from all stations within the LIRR or Metro-North Railroad regardless of what stations are printed on the ticket.

Monthly ticket holders traveling Saturdays will also be able to bring up to two additional travelers for $1 per per-

son each way.

The promotional tickets can be purchased via the TrainTime app under Family Fares or on board without incurring an extra charge.

The announcement comes almost four months after officials said that the LIRR reached an on-time performance of almost 97 percent, which is three percent above the established monthly goal and nearly 2 percent over 2024’s record of 95.65.

–Brian Kacharaba

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Q. We have a doorbell camera, and understand that it’s a deterrent to would-be burglars, but as we’re renovating our home, are there other ways we can “design” in ways to keep people from robbing it? We keep seeing reports on the neighbor app of our door camera about people checking out houses in the area, and we’re very concerned. Any ideas would are appreciated.

A. People often plan the latest technology items into renovations, and I learn from my clients, all the time, about ideas they’ve researched, from locations for hidden cameras to sensor devices that tell them when people are approaching. Some clients ask about electronically controlled driveway gates, and I advise them that unless the fencing is also monitored, all they’re stopping is a vehicle.

When you have a very long driveway to the house, gates make sense, even if just to give the impression that the property is more secure, but when you can see the entrance from the street from the front door or windows, it’s a moot point to have a controlled driveway gate, because 80 percent of the time, burglars approach a home on foot, slipping around a gate, or over a short fence, to get to a more secluded spot to enter without being seen. With that in mind, outside areas of buildings that create hidden corners should be planned out of the design.

According to the National Center for Policing Innovation, the average burglar will spend no more than 60 seconds breaking in. If you can delay a break-in for 90 seconds or longer, a burglar may get nervous and leave. A hiding spot gives them extra time.

Fortify exterior doors with deadbolts that extend at least an inch and a half into the door frame. Glass doors in the front or back of a dwelling can be fortified by installing “hurricane”-strength glass instead of standard glazed doors, and sliding doors with a metal track rod can be effective. Hurricaneglass windows are much more costly than regular windows, but protect your home from burglars as well as storms.

Remember that even with an alarm system, which can be a deterrent, if a burglar has already had a look at the interior of your home and knows where to go, they will be in and out before any law enforcement gets there.

I was impressed that the police came to my home quickly when a door accidentally blew open, and checked every closet and potential hiding place before pronouncing the home secure. So if you come home to an open door or window, it’s advisable not to enter without calling the police for a safety check. It could save you from injury or worse, confronting a burglar.

Pet doors measuring more than six inches across should be avoided. Silly as it sounds, some burglars actually use a child to squeeze through a pet door and open the doors from the inside. More to come.

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Why I care about immigration — and why

all of us should

people often ask me why I care so much about immigration.

Of course, my constituents care about it; they want to stop the chaos at the southern border and fix the asylum system, and they want to see people treated like human beings.

I agree with them. More than that, though, immigration is personal for me.

I look at America through the lens of the immigrant story — the story of my family, and the story of the American dream. My father came to this country as an infant. His parents — my grandparents — came from Italy with nothing. And yet, through hard work and devotion to family, they built a life here. Their son went to law school on the GI bill after serving in World War II, rising to become a mayor and a State Supreme Court justice. Their grandson is a member of the United States Congress.

An article that hung in my grandfather’s home, from Nov. 10, 1960, is titled “Success Story.” A segment reads:

“Glen Cove can be proud of its Mayor

Joseph A. Suozzi, who was elected to the State Supreme Court on Tuesday . . .

“Judge Suozzi came to these shores as an infant, the son of immigrant parents. Their lot was not an easy one, in a strange land, but Mr. and Mrs. Michael Suozzi raised a fine family, and while they lived comfortably, they did not gain great material wealth. But they did gain another kind of wealth which no Depression, no misfortune can ever take away from them. They devoted their lives to their family and their success of their children is their great fortune.

ieven wrote to the president, asking him to work with me on comprehensive reform.

“Now their boy, Joe, will soon be a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court. How proud they must be! And we who know them share their pride.

“Mike and Rosa Suozzi certainly made good in America. God bless them.”

That’s why I care about immigration. Through my own family, I’ve seen the promise of America fulfilled. But I also see how that promise is at risk — because our immigration system is broken, and Congress has failed to fix it. It’s painful for me that this issue by which I define my American experience has become such a negative, controversial force in our politics.

How will the

it is said that each of us, if we’re lucky, gets 80 summers. Some folks prefer winter or the rebirth vibe of spring, but for most, it is summer, the short season of our years, that seems sweetest.

Summers have telescoped lives of their own. Whatever our age, summer begins in our minds as hopes and expectations, is realized in the days from June 21 to Sept. 21 and is remembered ever after.

The very first summer I remember was 1951, at Rockaway Beach, where we rented a bungalow on 54th Street. That was the Summer of My Sister, who had recently been born and, for some reason, expected to come along on our vacation. The fireworks on the boardwalk every Wednesday night were my big-sister treat, and best memory. There was the Summer of New Hampshire, when our parents took us on a much-hyped car trip to the Granite State. I was 8, my sister was 4 and our

Congress has failed for decades to pass comprehensive immigration reform because too many politicians have weaponized immigration policy for political gain without doing a thing to fix it. Even when bipartisan solutions emerge, they’re often derailed by political forces more interested in scoring points than solving problems.

Reasonable people should agree that violent criminals who are here illegally should be deported. But what’s happening now is far more chaotic. Parents who’ve lived here for years, send their kids to school with my kids, work six days a week and go to church on Sunday are living in fear. We need to figure out a way for people who work, pay taxes and follow the rules to stop having to look over their shoulder. Families that have been here for decades deserve legal status so they can build lives for their children and grandchildren, like our family did.

We must secure the border, fix the broken asylum system, and create legal pathways for Dreamers, farm workers, TPS holders, essential workers in fields like health care and hospitality, and residents who’ve been here for over a

decade.

Democrats and Republicans must come together. While President Trump has had remarkable success securing the border, he has done so through executive orders, which can easily be overturned. Real progress must come from Congress.

I’ll continue to do my part. I’ve worked toward comprehensive immigration reform as co-chair of the Democrats for Border Security Taskforce, as co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and through the bipartisan coalition I built of “business, badges and the Bible” — members of the business, law enforcement and religious communities who have longstanding stakes in American immigration policy.

I even wrote a letter to the president, asking him to work with me and make a deal on comprehensive reform. I’ve reached out, and I hope he reaches back.

We can uphold the law and our values. We can protect our borders and treat people with dignity. We can be safe and fair.

That’s the America my grandparents believed in when they arrived in this country. It’s the America I still believe in. And it’s the one we have to keep fighting for — together.

Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.

summer of ’25 be remembered?

grandmother, who sat in the back seat, was ancient, I guess in her 50s. My father had made all the arrangements via mail, writing to Stonybrook Farms to set up our holiday. We drove 10 hours, pumped with excitement. When we drove through the broken gates, the moment collapsed on itself like a black hole. The cabins were like chicken coops. My mother started to sob. But Dad had a plan. We stayed one night, skipped out in the predawn hours and drove all the way to Canada. That summer I learned to have a Plan B, and how to skip out under cover of darkness.

i lived through the Summer of Love, but this summer is not feeling like love.

The Summer of Robert English was a doozie. I was about 15, living in Cedarhurst, and my mother’s best friend invited her nephew, 16, to visit for the summer from New Mexico. I fell wildly in love with Robert the second I saw him. Which was also how he felt when I introduced him to my best friend, Jackie. I barely survived their romance.

The Summer of Working for Dad was like pinning a golden moment in time. My dad was a dentist, and after my

freshman year in college, I worked in his office in Brooklyn. Chairside assistant. Holder of hands. But it wasn’t the work that made the summer remarkable; it was getting to know my father. We went out to lunch every day and we talked. Without the context of our regular family life, he became a real person to me.

Also, one of his patients gave me a $10 tip.

I remember the Summer of the Diet Doctor, when I answered an ad for an assistant in a diet-pill practice. The doctor was 48 and his wife was 18, my age. I remember that summer because I lied to get the job, not revealing that I was going back to college in the fall.

By July I couldn’t stand it; I told them the truth. They asked me to stay on. That was the good part. The bad part was that the doctor was a groper. Quite a few life lessons were learned.

Our best summers were the Montana Summers, the five years we traveled the state, from Missoula to Glacier Park, from Flathead Lake to White Fish to Helena. We hiked and learned to fly fish and, as a family and for the first time,

leaped out of our comfort zone and found footing in new terrain.

More recently, the Summer of Covid was, for us, not deadly, but frightening. We stayed at our place in Florida through the summer, hidden away inside, except for late afternoon, when we went down to the beach and into the Gulf. Every day, the same routine. We didn’t see our children and grandchildren for months. We think of that summer with gratitude, for our family surviving, and even for the endless open expanses of time to think and read and test ourselves against the unknown.

What will the Summer of ’25 be remembered for? I lived through the Summer of Love in 1967, high on freedom and music and just being young. We protested the war in Vietnam and sat in on sit-ins and danced to the Dead. But this summer is not feeling like love. Political strife ramped up by bad actors has supercharged the atmosphere.

I’ll keep calling out the threats to our freedoms and democracy, but that’s not a full-time job. I will also find the joyful moments, hold on to them and try not to let go.

Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Become a rescuer, not a bystander

it happened in an instant. One moment, 9-year-old Robbie Levine, of Merrick, was rounding the bases in a 2005 Little League game; the next, he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest.

Teammates, coaches and parents could only watch in horror. There was no automated external defibrillator available on the field, no trained bystander able to keep the boy’s heart beating until help arrived. Robbie never made it home.

Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t wait — not for an ambulance, and not for advanced age. It strikes without warning, even in children and young athletes who seem perfectly healthy. That’s why learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and ensuring rapid access to an AED, can mean the difference between life and death.

Every minute without intervention in a cardiac emergency decreases survival by 10 percent, according to the American Heart Association, yet far too many public athletic fields — so many of them used by kids — remain unprepared for the worst.

Nassau County is taking a critical step with the proposed Robbie’s Law, legislation that would require AEDs at all county-run athletic fields. Named in memory of Robbie Levine, the measure underscores the urgent need to equip public spaces with lifesaving tools. It is unclear when the Legislature will vote on it.

This effort shouldn’t be controversial: AEDs are relatively easy to use, with clear voice instructions, designed for anyone — even those without medical training — to operate. When paired with immediate CPR, a defibrillator can increase a victim’s survival rate by more than 70 percent, according to the American Red Cross.

The American Heart Association estimates that nearly 90 percent of cardiac arrests that occur outside hospitals are fatal, often because bystanders don’t act quickly enough. Every second matters, because emergency medical services often take six to eight minutes to arrive in heavily populated areas. Brain death begins in as little as four minutes. Those first critical minutes belong to those on the scene and whatever tools they have on hand. Without AEDs, families lose loved ones not because paramedics were late, but because no one nearby was ready.

The AHA’s Nation of Lifesavers campaign aims to change that by making CPR training a more regular part of American life. Members of Duke University’s men’s basketball and football teams were recently trained in handsonly CPR — a streamlined method that doesn’t involve mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and can be mastered in under an hour. If elite college athletes can take the time to learn this lifesaving skill, so can

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Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state

Editors’ note: This letter was sent on Monday to the Nassau County Legislature.

Nassau County’s government structure mirrors that of the federal government, with three equal branches: the county executive, the Legislature and the judicial branch. Like Congress, the Nassau Legislature crafts laws, controls the county’s purse strings, and oversees the county executive and various government entities. Therefore, it’s up to you to hold the reins on a county executive who overspends and writes policies that put your constituents in danger.

A police state is characterized by an overwhelming government control that permeates civil society and liberties. There is typically little distinction between the law and the exercise of political power by the executive, and the deployment of internal security and police forces play a heightened role in governance. A police state is a characteristic of an authoritarian government, typically in one-party governments. Nassau County is showing signs of becoming such a state.

County Executive Bruce Blakeman took the safest county in the nation, with a police force that is beyond reproach, and decided that it is not good

the rest of us.

Nassau’s Robbie’s Law must be just the beginning. CPR training should be as universal as learning to swim, or drive. Schools should make it a part of health class curriculums. Community centers, youth sports leagues and workplaces can host free or low-cost training sessions. The more people who know what to do when a heart stops, the more likely it is that bystanders will become confident rescuers.

AEDs should be as common as fire extinguishers — not just in gyms and schools, but also in parks, libraries, shopping centers and other places where people gather. They must be easy to locate, clearly marked, and regularly maintained. Nassau should follow the lead of Suffolk County, where at least 135 AEDs have been deployed across the county. The cost is modest; the value of a saved life is immeasurable.

We teach children to look both ways before crossing the street, to buckle their seat belts and to wear helmets when they ride bikes. CPR and AED familiarity deserve the same emphasis. No family should endure the heartbreak the Levines carry to this day.

Call your county legislator and tell them to support Robbie’s Law. To find your legislator, go to NassauCountyNy. gov/489/County-Legislature. And to find out where you can be trained in CPR and the use of an AED, go to RedCross.org.

enough. With the establishment of a personal militia, Blakeman’s authoritarian tendencies have raised significant concerns about public safety and accountability.

It is imperative for the Legislature to illuminate the financial implications of this decision, not only in terms of direct costs associated with maintaining such a force, but also the potential

As ticks thrive on L.I., Lyme disease is on the rise

nearly three decades ago, after reporting on severe Lyme disease cases on Long Island, I chose to receive a series of newly available vaccinations designed to prevent the illness following a tick bite.

In 1998, SmithKline Beecham introduced LYMErix, the first vaccine to help protect against Lyme disease. I received three doses from my family physician. I experienced no side effects, and although I was bitten by ticks in the years that followed, I never contracted Lyme disease.

In 2002, however, LYMErix was withdrawn from the market following a class-action lawsuit filed by 121 people who claimed they experienced adverse reactions, including arthritis, after being vaccinated.

Since then, Lyme disease has continued to surge across Long Island.

Testing now shows that about half of all deer ticks in the region carry the disease. Many physicians no longer wait for the telltale bull’s-eye rash before starting treatment — instead, they prescribe antibiotics immediately when they confirm a tick bite.

Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme, have also spread worldwide. Climate change has contributed to the problem, with warmer winters leading to fewer cold days that might otherwise reduce tick populations.

aborne diseases in the U.S. has more than doubled.”

While no Lyme vaccine is currently available in the United States, several are under development. One candidate uses OspC protein antigens to provoke an immune response, and could be released in the coming years.

nd my experience helps make the case that a vaccine can work.

An article published last month in New Scientist, titled “Ticking Time Bomb,” described the global rise of tick-borne illnesses. It stated that ticks “represent a vast and growing reservoir of viral, parasitic and bacterial pathogens” and currently “carry more human-infecting pathogens than any other disease-carrying organism.”

The report noted that tick populations are expanding rapidly, and bringing a growing number of diseases with them. “In the past 20 years,” it said, “the annual number of cases of tick-

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human and monetary liabilities that could arise from trigger-happy citizens who enjoy playing cop. The community deserves transparency regarding how taxpayer dollars are being allocated, especially when it comes to the exorbitant fees paid to politically connected attorneys defending unconstitutional policies. And the Legislature must investigate whether using our tax dollars to pay outside attorneys has been the purpose all along.

The Nassau County Police Department has long been regarded as a model of integrity and excellence in law enforcement, earning the trust and respect of the community it serves. However, there is a shortage of detectives on our streets. Knowing this, it is unconscionable that the Legislature permitted Blakeman to reassign 10 detectives from their vital roles to serve as ICE officers, compromising the safety of your constituents.

How much is this costing taxpayers? When will our Legislature take the initiative to hold hearings and investigate the repercussions of such decisions on our community’s safety? It is imperative that we prioritize the well-being of our neighborhoods and ensure that our law enforcement resources are effectively deployed to protect and serve all residents.

The NCPD’s mission statement promises to “strengthen and expand the partnerships between the police and the communities we serve.” Yet Blakeman’s cozy collaboration with ICE has thrown

a wrench into the NCPD partnership with the communities it serves. Parents are gripped by fear, hesitating to send their children to school or venture out for basic necessities like food or health care. The irony is inescapable: The very people who are supposed to protect us are now viewed with suspicion. Immigrants are hesitant to call for help in times of need.

Your constituents need to know where the money is going from the 1,400 immigrants detained in Blakeman’s mini-internment camp. With each staying for three days at $195 a day, Nassau is reaping profits from the deportation of primarily hardworking, taxpaying residents, many of whom have been contributing to the community for years and have no criminal record. If you intended to go into the prison business, shouldn’t it have been brought to a vote? The county should not be making money off deporting our immigrant neighbors and then turning a blind eye to the needs of the families left behind.

Out of an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, only 3 percent have criminal records, with 20 percent of those records consisting of minor traffic violations. Immigrants contribute 21 percent to the overall economy. Yet amid their tireless efforts as house cleaners, landscapers and restaurant workers, many are being suddenly swept away while their children — who may or may not be citizens — are left in school, wondering where their parents have gone.

A June article in Newsday reported that New York-based Pfizer Inc. and the French pharmaceutical company Valneva have developed a Lyme vaccine called VLA15. It is in latestage clinical trials, and could be submitted for Food and Drug Administration approval as early as 2026.

Still, the article noted that vaccine hesitancy may pose a barrier to widespread acceptance. “If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is,” the article stated, referencing the public pushback that followed LYMErix’s release in the late 1990s.

“A new shot for Lyme could face pushback,” the Newsday article’s headline, featured mixed public opinions. A retired police detective from East

Yaphank said, “I don’t get any shots.”

A woman from Bay Shore, however, said she would “for sure” get the new vaccine if it is approved by the FDA.

Additional resources on tick safety and disease prevention are available on Suffolk County’s Arthropod-Borne Disease Laboratory website, under the section “Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases.”

Meanwhile, the State Legislature recently passed a resolution unanimously requiring the state Department of Health and other agencies to publish a report detailing tick populations and tick-borne illnesses by county. The measure was introduced by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., with co-sponsorship by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, of Sag Harbor.

“We need to fight this, and the only way to do so is to have timely and correct information at our fingertips,” Schiavoni said.

Carl 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 whose courses include investigative reporting and environmental journalism.

This is happening in Nassau County.

The Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club is calling on the Legislature to fulfill its responsibilities of oversight and hold the reins on Blakeman’s authoritarian tendencies for a police state; investigate whether forming a private militia, taking detectives off the street, creating an internment camp and

masking law enforcement make us safer. Further, the Legislature must disclose to the public how tax dollars are being allocated to fund these unconstitutional initiatives and their defense.

CLAUDIA

BOrECKY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club

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