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Class of 1963 still meets to swap stories senior year. “We would all go there to talk about anything, but mostly after our dates.” Lutwin explained that many “There’s no friend like an old friend,” Stu Davis, presi- of the former classmates at last dent of Long Beach High week’s gathering met in grade School’s class of 1963, said at school, most of them having the group’s most recent infor- attended the now closed Cenmal reunion on Aug. 6. Davis, tral Elementary School, or who is still known affectionate- made other childhood connecly as Stuey to his tions. longtime friends, “We were high was one of 14 area school sweetattendees at the gethearts,” Joyce together for a class Segal said of her that, 63 years ago, husband, Davis. had nearly 350 grad“But we met in Sunuates. day School at TemThe friends met ple Emanu-El in at the Texas Ranger sixth grade.” The restaurant in Freecouple will celeport, as they have brate their 60th every month or two wedding anniversafor the past several RICK HERmAN ry next year. years, to celebrate Long Beach High Over the years, t h e m o s t r e c e n t School class of 1963 the class has held birthdays of those the traditional who are still local. The restau- reunions — on the 25th, 30th, rant gatherings date back to 50th and 60th anniversaries of their school days, when the their graduation — at larger Texas Ranger was the go-to venues with more invitees, hangout spot on Long Beach including those who have Road in Island Park, before it moved out of state. Linda Giles, closed roughly 50 years ago. who turned 80 on July 23 and “We would go there after our was the youngest of the group dates or after football games,” that gathered last week, said recounted David Lutwin, who that favorite teachers were also began dating his future wife, invited to attend the earlier Lois Halpern, during their ContinueD on Page 10

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Courtesy Catherine Lewis

Catherine Lewis, third from left, became the first female career Fire Department lieutenant in Long Beach. Promoted on July 30, she was surrounded by family and friends.

Catherine Lewis is first female career lieutenant in LBFD history By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

Having grown up on Staten Island, 34-year-old Catherine Lewis can recall the heroics of first responders who rushed to Lower Manhattan during the Sept. 11 attacks. The act of terrorism became the driving force in her becoming the first female career firefighter in the Long Beach Fire Department — and now the department’s first female lieutenant. As early as age 9, Lewis dreamed of joining the New York City Fire Department. Her mother, Mary Lewis, was a cousin of the late Stephen Siller, a firefighter who died on 9/11. Hearing his story left an impression on Catherine. “Knowing his legacy, and just how much his story meant to my family and the com-

munity, exposed me to the camaraderie of the firehouse, and knowing that you have people with you,” she said. Lewis’s grit and focus stems from her background as a student athlete. She played on the basketball team at the now defunct St. Peter’s Girls High School, which won three Staten Island New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association championships as well as a New York Archdiocesan title in 2009. She went on to play at Colgate University, in upstate Hamilton, and graduated in 2014 with a degree in sociology. At that point, Lewis said, she submitted her name to be placed on a waitlist for the FDNY. Lewis earned a master’s degree in education at Hunter College, and then taught pre-K in Jamaica, Queens, as part of the Teach for America program, which works to ContinueD on Page 5

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By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci @liherald.com

Support for electric cars is en route after last week’s city council meeting announced plans to install eight electric vehicle charging ports at Kennedy Plaza. The resources will be entirely funded by a pair of grants totaling nearly $480,000. The grants make the charging stations possible at no cost to the city. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Municipal Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program will deliver more than $296,000 for the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment, charging ports and stations. A separate grant for $183,000, from PSEG Long Island’s Electric Vehicle Charging “Make Ready” Incentive Program, will fund utility-side upgrades needed to support the stations. Nearly two years ago, similar upgrades were considered but the grant funding was unavailable and a proposed deal would’ve involved complex revenue sharing, making it a cost-prohibitive project. “Through grants, we are not paying for any of it and all the revenue is going to come back to the city,” City Councilman Michael Reinhart said. “From where we had that presentation a couple years ago to now, it’s a vastly, vastly better deal for the city.” The project calls for two dual-port Level 2 and four single-port DC fast-charging stations, for a total of eight charging stations at the location. To accommodate the units, eight parking spaces at the southeast section of Kennedy Plaza will be allocated to electric vehicle charging. The EV charging stations will be the first of their kind in the City of Long Beach, with the nearest comparable public option for EV owners set up in Hewlett. Several residences and private or members-only properties in Long Beach and surrounding areas offer electric charging, but the Kennedy Plaza stations would be avail-

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Eight electric vehicle charging stations will be installed at Kennedy Plaza by the end of the year. able to any or the more than 620 electric vehicles are currently registered within city limits, as well as any electric vehicles that make up the more than 35,000 vehicles traveling Park Avenue daily. Lindenhurst-based Woodhollow Energy Partners was awarded the installation contract. The city expects the project to be completed by the end of the year, with work expected to take four to six weeks once begun. With the units operational, PSEG will bill the city for electric usage, which will be compensated by the consumer’s

costs. Steve Friedman, deputy commissioner of the Department of Public Works, explained the process. “All these fees will cover the cost of this installation,” Friedman said. “It’ll cover the maintenance. It’ll cover the year-to-year cost on the EV charging. It will be billed by PSEG and we get paid back through our users.” Charging costs are expected to be set slightly lower than average market rate, to encourage use while still covering city expenses.

City of Long Beach passes $26.5 million ordinance By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

The City of Long Beach has passed an ordinance authorizing financing for over 50 capital projects. The ordinance, passed at the city council meeting on Aug. 4, will allow officials to procure bonds not to exceed the value of $26,467,000. A Long Beach resident for nearly a decade, City Manager Dan Creighton, who has held the position since 2024, said many of the projects address years of underinvestment and neglect. Creighton said more than $9 million in grants would offset the cost of some of the projects and, once bonding is approved, most of the projects will be brought before city officials for approval. “These are necessary projects that help us work towards the goal of ensuring our city’s infrastructure and facilities are in a state of good repair,” Creighton said. “As I’ve said a lot over the last couple of years, our state of good repair in the city has been very poor. We really need to do a lot of these projects so we can depend on them to work properly.” The city made a request for $16 million in general bond funding as well as $10 million in sewer bond funding. Major projects include $3.5 million for bus replacements, which the city will pay 10 percent of as part of grant stipulations; $2.9 million for road reconstruction; $1.16 million for rehabilitation of the Long Beach Municipal Ice Arena; and $4 million for hazard mitigation at the water purification plant, of which the city will pay 32.4 percent as part of grant stipulations. At the meeting, several community members voiced their opinion. Nancy Flemming, an East Bay Drive resident, questioned the scope of work at the water purification plant

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Long Beach City Comptroller Inna Reznik gave a PowerPoint presentation, breaking down funding for 52 projects the city aims to complete beginning in 2027. on West Pine Street, noting the infrastructure was redone by FEMA. “The water plant was put back together after [hurricane] Sandy using federal money, but it was not mitigated for future disasters,” Ken Arnold, the city’s public works commissioner said. “This project protects the facility from future flooding. [The plant’s] influent meter — how we measure water that we pump out of the ground — is also past its usage of life.” Steven Friedman, the deputy commissioner of public

works, said the ice arena has old switchgear — a centralized combination of electrical disconnect switches, fuses, or circuit breakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment — from nearly 70 years ago. “We need to get our utilities and our roads, or buildings, to a place where we know they are reliable and we don’t have to keep fixing things repeatedly,” Creighton said. “Instead, we can replace it and get it to where it needs to be and then maintain it correctly.”

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Catherine Lewis, center left above, attributes much of her growth as a firefighter to her colleagues, current and retired, and the family they have built since she joined. her agility test,” he recalled. “She was very conscientious throughout the interview process, and had a great personality. She was at the top throughout the interview process.” These days, Kemins said, when an emergency call comes in, Lewis stays composed, regardless of its nature. In February 2023, she was part of a crew that responded to a fire on West Penn Street. As a pump operator, she helped manage water flow to several hose lines attached to the fire truck, with which firefighters extinguished the flames. Calls for paramedics are no different.

“I’ve seen her operate on serious aided cases, cardiac [patients] and trauma victims, and her EMS skills are excellent,” Kemins said. Since her promotion, Lewis has been tasked with maintaining a six-person crew and acting as its point person when communicating with chiefs and commissioners. She will also be involved with decision-making on resourcing and safety. “You are the first line for making sure everyone gets home safe at the end of their tour while also providing the best service to the community,” Lewis

said. “It’s a big responsibility that I don’t take lightly.” As vice president of the Long Beach Professional Fire Fighters Association, she was deeply involved in the collective bargaining agreement between the city and the association that was approved on July 7. Sam Pinto, the association’s president, helped train Lewis when she became a career firefighter. From day one, Pinto said, she stepped up as a leader at fire scenes, acting more like a veteran than a probationary officer. “She is incredibly organized and focused,” Pinto wrote in email. “She continues to be a change agent to improve the department and as a union steward supporting her brothers and sister firefighters. With her grit, the job has been blessed to have her.” When it’s time to respond to a call, Lewis said, she draws strength from knowing that she is serving the community as part of a team — like her days on the basketball court. Looking back on her decision to forgo the FDNY, she knows she made the right career choice. “There will be times in the grocery store the next day [after a call], or someone whose mother you helped stops you from two years ago to applaud you,” she said. “That doesn’t happen as frequently in the city. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to live here and help the people who live here.”

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reduce educational inequity by placing teaching recruits in under-resourced classrooms. She was grateful for the experience, she said, but knew that it wasn’t her calling. After learning of vacancies in Long Beach’s firefighting ranks, she chose to begin their interview process. “In the back of my head,” she said, “I was like, ‘I’m destined to be a firefighter.’” On March 16, 2021, Lewis, Patrick Cunningham and Tyler Rutter were the first three career firefighters — fulltime professionals — sworn into the Long Beach Fire Department in nearly a decade, and Lewis was the first female in the department’s history. She trained at the Career Fire Academy, an 18-week program in Westchester, and, after moving to the East End of Long Beach, attended paramedic school at the Nassau County Fire-Police Emergency Medical Services Academy, in East Meadow. “It’s a great community,” Lewis said of Long Beach. “I’ve just tried to entrench myself in this city by meeting and helping as many people as I can. It’s been great.” Before she was hired, she was interviewed by Long Beach Fire Commissioner Scott Kemins, who was chief of the department at the time. Lewis, Kemins said, checked all the boxes. “She did well on the written test and

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HERALD SPORTS Nassau H.S. Athletics HOF class of 2026 By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will hold its 2026 induction ceremony Oct. 7 at the Crest Hollow County Club. Here’s a list of some local honorees in alphabetical order. For more information, tickets and a full list of honorees, go to www.sectionviii.org/halloffame.

Tom Abruscato The list of Abruscato’s coaching achievements at Clarke is mind-boggling. During his 26 years at the helm, the Rams have won 531 baseball games with an .801 winning percentage and 23 conference championships. Clarke has captured eight Nassau titles, three Long Island crowns and two state championships during his tenure. He was named conference Coach of the Year 23 times, and Nassau Coach of the Year eight times.

Stan Bujacich Bujacich is second on Nassau girls basketball all-time victory list with 429, trailing only Farmingdale Hall of Famer Pete Cerrone (600.) A member of the New York State Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, Bujacich’s Wantagh teams have captured three county crowns in 2005, 2006 and 2025 and reached the county finals three more times. The Warriors won the Long Island title in 2025. From 2011 to 2015, they won 34 straight conference games and went 43-3 overall.

Jeffrey Dingle Dingle possessed one athletic skill that can’t be taught: speed. In 1985 for West Hempstead football, he averaged an amazing 7.6 yards-per-carry for 1,045 yards. Good enough to be named firstteam All Long Island. That’s not all. He was a finalist for the Thorpe Award as Nassau’s top player. He was also a 300and 400-meter county track champion, and a 300-meter indoor and outdoor state finalist.

John Hamilton

Hamilton spent 18 years as a wrestling coach, 10 at East Meadow, five at Calhoun, two at Mepham and one at Oceanside. His teams won 193 dual meets and many team and individual championships. He coached soccer for 14 years, earning Nassau’s Coach of the Year honor in 1993. Hamilton was a superb grappler at Central Connecticut State. H’es a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

James Hegmann Hegmann was unlike most basketball players. For one thing, he was 6-foot-11 when he showed up at Carey in the 1960s. For another, had to work hard on

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Michael O’Neill was an offensive machine for Massapequa in the 1970s.

Katie Starsia was a standout defender on South Side’s four straight NYS girls soccer championship teams. his craft. Until he got to Carey, he hadn’t played organized basketball. He scored 11 points per game as a junior and pulled down 13 rebounds per game. The measure of his improvement was demonstrated the next season, when his scoring soared to 20 ppg and 16 rpg.

and led the Blue Jays to the NCAA championship in 1978. A four-year starter for Hopkins, he scored 237 career points with 138 goals and 99 assists. As a senior, he earned Division I Player of the Year honors.

Kristen Hoffman Hoffman was one of the most unique high school athletes in Nassau history, excelling in basketball and swimming at Long Beach. She swam on the varsity team for six years, competing in the 200 and 500 freestyle, the 400-yard freestyle relay, and the 200 medley relay. She was a state qualifier and a three-time AllCounty selection. She a two-time AllConference basketball player and averaged 17 ppg as a senior when was named All- County.

Sandberg is one of the finest softball players ever developed on Long Island. She earned All-County honors as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior at West Hempstead. In 2008, she put together one of the greatest offensive seasons in Nassau history. She hit .784 with 11 home runs. Sandberg had a starstudded career at the University of Georgia, leading the Bulldogs to two College World Series appearances with a .355 batting average, 19 homers and 51 RBI as a senior.

Michael O’neill

Michael Stanley

O’Neill was a lacrosse scoring machine at Massapequa in the early 1970s. It would not have been a stretch to assert that he was the best high school attack in not only the county but the country. O’Neill was a scoring machine at the collegiate level at Johns Hopkins

Stanley took over an excellent Carey football program in 2007 and made it better. He’s guided the Seahawks to a pair of Rutgers Cups, awarded to the best team in the county, including in 2013 when they defeated Riverhead to win the first-ever Long Island title in program

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history. One year later, Carey repeated as Nassau’s Conference II champion and then rolled to an incredible 41-7 victory over East Islip, giving the team its second consecutive L.I. title. In 19 years, Stanley’s teams have totaled 138 wins.

Katie Starsia Starsia was a star defender on South Side’s amazing four straight state girls soccer championships in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Her greatness as a soccer player did not diminish her outstanding skills in basketball and track. In track she earned All-County in the 800 meters as a senior, and was twice All-County in the 4x800 relay. Starsia played soccer at the University of Virginia but her athletic career didn’t end there as she completed marathons in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin, Sydney, Philadelphia and Orlando.

Bruce Stegner Coaching 18 years and winning 14 Nassau County titles. Many coaches go a lifetime without winning one. Only four times in 18 years has a Stegnercoached team not won a county title. His tenure at Massapequa has been beyond amazing. Aside from the 14 county crowns, he has guided the girls soccer team to eight Long Island championships and five state titles. He has been named the state’s Coach of the Year five times. His overall record is 260-46-35.

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The Bayfront Resiliency Planning Study has been a long-term project to renovate and develop six city-owned properties along the north shore. This week, the city reached out to solicit public feedback through an official online survey regarding potential plans, buildings and amenities. Paper copies of the survey can be found at City Hall, the Long Beach Public Library main branch, Magnolia Senior Center and the MLK community center.

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Earlier this week, the city released its online survey, soliciting input from the public about potential best uses of the project area covering Long Beach Road to Magnolia Boulevard, from Park Avenue to the waterfront. The survey is open to anyone who lives, works, owns property, visits or attends school in the City of Long Beach. The city will continue accepting survey submissions until Aug. 21. Responses are anonymous and more than one person per household may complete the survey. The Bayfront Resiliency Planning Study survey can be found under the Community dropdown menu at longbeachny.gov.

According to the survey, the city aims to redevelop the bayfront while balancing revenue-generating plans with community benefits without taking on a financial burden. The participant is presented with 19 questions — a combination of open-ended questions looking for written answers and multiple choice/preferred options, as well as general demographic data. Questions address potential housing solutions within the project area. Possible commercial options are also presented including big-box retail, commercial office space, restaurants, or entertainment venues. Specific amenities are also suggested ranging from an indoor performing arts center to an oyster filtration farm or a marina and boat storage. General strengths, weaknesses and threats regarding the overall project are also presented.

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members of Long Beach High School’s class of 1963 once met regularly at the texas ranger in island park. When the restaurant closed roughly 50 years ago, the group moved to its new location in freeport.

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reunions. “Mr. Maglio and Mr. Piazza, who was the chemistry teacher,” Giles said. “Tony Piazza. His family is still working at City Hall.” Merri Meyers, 80, recalled that Bob Andrews, a history teacher whom many girls had a crush on, came to some of the reunions. And Eli Stark, a math teacher who later served as vice principal of Long Beach High and president of the Board of Education, also attended. But the semi-regular celebration now focuses on classmates living relatively locally. Carole Fell, of Manhattan, recently started making the trip to Free-

port. “I started coming around last year, Merri’s birthday,” Fell said. “It’s really nice to reconnect. I still have friends in Long Beach.” One sentiment voiced often throughout the lunch was how fondly the classmates remembered their younger days. “When we’re together, what do we talk about?” Lutwin said. “Elementary school, junior high and high school. We never talk about real life.” Rick Herman, who moved from the Bronx to Long Beach at age 13, explained another endearing benefit of the frequent get-togethers. “The time disappears,” he said. “You recapture something that was fun and unique.”

Barbara Levy, now a manhattan resident, came to freeport on aug. 6 to see her friends from Long Beach High School’s class of 1963. She brought some classic memorabilia, including a ticket stub from the record hop at Lido Junior High in 1960.

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Lido’s Rabbi Elly Krimsky hosts Jewish group for Sunday fun Rabbi Elly Krimsky and Rebettzin Yocheved Krimsky of Lido Beach Synagogue hosted members of Yachad, an organization that helps Jewish individuals with disabilities develop their relationship with the community. Their outdoor experience On Aug. 9 included afternoon swimming, a boat ride provided by a community member and a barbecue courtesy of Elly Krimsky. The day of outdoor fun concluding with singing in a group, known as a Kumzitz. Rebecca Shatz, director of development initiatives at Yachad, thanked the Krimsky family, Key Food of East End, Long Beach for

“opening their hearts” to create a memorable experience for Yachad participants. Elly Krimsky said it was an honor for him and his wife, Yocheved Krimsky to host the event. “Combining Lido’s natural beauty and the legendary kindness and hospitality of our community members provided a wonderful afternoon for all those involved,” Elly said. “The afternoon was brimming with love and we look forward to hosting these special young men and women again. They enhance our community.” — Aidan Warshavsky

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Getting kids ready for a new school year is about more than updating their wardrobe or organizing carpools with fellow parents. Reacclimating everyone in the family to the routine of school after a relaxing summer is a significant undertaking,

ust as your family hits its peak summer groove, the back-to-school countdown begins. It’s a seasonal shift that brings a familiar mix of relief and stress to parents and students alike. Even the most adaptable kids can find the leap from lazy, unscheduled days to rigid routines jarring. Rather than letting the September surge catch you off guard, start laying the groundwork now. A few intentional adjustments late in the season can turn an overwhelming transition into a calm, confident start.

Ease Into The Rhythm

Abrupt wake-up calls on day one rarely go well. Rather than forcing a sudden shock to the system, start tapering back late summer bedtimes two weeks before school begins. Shift sleep and wake times back by 15-minute increments every few days. Don’t forget mealtime timing: if summer snacking has derailed regular breakfast and lunch hours, gradually realign them with the school clock so morning bell appetites don’t catch kids off guard.

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Trade the flip-flops for backpacks: Prep now to get everyone school-ready

As extracurriculars, club meetings, and weekend sports stack up, keeping track of family logistics becomes a fulltime job. Designate a high-traffic area — like the kitchen wall or entryway — as your family’s command center. Visual calendars: Hang a large dryerase or paper calendar where everyone can see it. Color-coding system: Assign each family member (or activity type, such as sports, academics, and chores) their own distinct marker color for instant readability. The daily landing zone: Create a designated drop spot with labeled bins or hooks for backpacks, lunchboxes, and sports gear to prevent morning scrambles.

Tame The Paper Trail

Lost permission slips, crumpled notices, and forgotten homework are classic early-year pain points. Stop the paper shuffle before it starts by establishing a clear intake process. Set up an “Inbox” tray near your

command station where kids deposit forms requiring signatures or teacher notes as soon as they walk through the door. Pair this with an inviting, well-lit homework station stocked with essential supplies—pencils, highlighters, paper, and calculators. Keeping this space free from screens and clutter trains the brain to lock into focus mode. A quick nightbefore check ensures signed papers and finished assignments make it safely back into the backpack.

Set Intentional Family Goals

Back-to-school season offers a fresh start for everyone, not just academically. Hold an informal family meeting over dinner to discuss individual and collective goals for the upcoming year. Encourage kids to set a mix of academic milestones (like mastering long division), personal growth targets (like trying a new club), and family contributions (like managing their morning routine independently). This practice reinforces core values, builds accountability, and gives kids a sense of ownership over the months ahead.

Beat The Rush On Supplies

Waiting until the final weekend to shop guarantees picked-over shelves, long checkout lines, and unnecessary anxiety. Take inventory of what you already have at home before buying new items. Spreading purchases across several weeks late in the summer lightens the strain on your budget and gives you time to track down specialized items or sales on bigger-ticket essentials like backpacks and durable lunch totes.

Readiness Checklist

3 Weeks Out: Inventory existing supplies. Avoid last minute store rushes and budget spikes. 2 Weeks Out: Begin shifting bedtimes and wake-up times by 15 minutes. Reset internal biological clocks gradually. 1 Week Out: Set up command station, inbox tray, and study area. Establish physical organization zones early. Days Before: Hold the family goalsetting chat and pack bags. Build mental readiness and excitement.

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Navigating back-to-school spending

etween high-end tech requirements, athletic gear, and updating wardrobe staples, backto-school prep across Long Island, like elsewhere, continues to carry a significant price tag. Recent national retail data shows families with K-12 students plan to spend an average of $863.86 per household on back-to-school items this year, pushing total spending to a record $43.3 billion, a 9.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the National Retail Federation. The average spending per household represents a modest increase of about $5 per family over last year. “Affordability is a concern for families and a top priority for retailers as we enter the back-to-school season,” said NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews. “Shoppers are keeping value front and center as they look for ways to make their dollars go further.” Economists and retail analysts note that the record total is being driven primarily by broader participation and higher prices on essential items rather than increased consumer confidence. Because inflation and supply costs have kept prices elevated, families are spending more total dollars even though many report buying fewer non-essential discretionary items. Here, where suburban living often means multischool commutes and competitive youth sports programs — the local cost of getting classroom-ready often scales even higher. Here’s how households are strategically managing their wallets this season.

‘Micro-Shopping’ Over Mall Runs

The era of the single, epic weekend shopping spree at the mall is shifting. Today, parents are adopting a “micro-shopping” strategy to soften the financial blow. National statistics show that over 62 percent of back-to-school shoppers began purchasing items as early as July. By spreading purchases across mid-summer promotional events and lateAugust store runs, parents can absorb costs over multiple paychecks rather than taking a heavy hit all at once. Furthermore, about 47 percent of families report buying only day-one essential supplies now, choosing to replenish notebooks and buy secondary fall clothing later in September once teachers finalize specific classroom requirements.

Secondhand Swaps And Local Groups

Hyper-local Facebook groups, neighborhood networks and community sports swaps are are seeing significant traffic. Outfitting a student for district sports or school band can add hundreds of dollars to a family’s bill. Trading outgrown soccer cleats, baseball bats, or band instruments with neighbors has quickly become standard practice for budget-conscious parents looking to stretch their dollars.

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Photo: Parents are rethinking the traditional back-to-school shopping spree, shopping smarter and more strategically.

Make school gear go the distance the least expensive option, some school essentials are worth the extra investment. A sturdy backpack with reinforced stitching, a durable lunch box and a well-made water bottle often withstand daily use much better than lower-cost alternatives. If you’re purchasing an expensive calculator, laptop or tablet, consider whether an extended protection plan or accidental damage coverage makes sense. Depending on the device and your child’s age, the added protection could save money if repairs or replacements become necessary.

ack-to-school shopping is a significant investment for many families. Between backpacks, calculators, laptops, lunch boxes, water bottles and other classroom necessities, the costs can add up quickly. The good news is that a little care goes a long way. Teaching children how to properly use, store and maintain their school supplies can help prevent costly replacements, keep them organized and ensure their gear lasts well beyond the first day of school.

Teach smart tech habits

Technology has become an everyday part of the classroom, with many students carrying school-issued laptops, tablets or personal devices between home and school. Take a few minutes to review basic device care before the school year begins. Encourage children to carry electronics in padded sleeves or dedicated backpack compartments, avoid placing heavy books on top of screens and keep drinks and snacks separate from electronics whenever possible. Remind them never to leave devices in hot cars or out in the rain,

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Good habits, from organizing backpacks to protecting electronics, can help students head to class confident and prepared every day.

and to report any damage immediately before a small issue becomes a costly repair.

Pack lighter — and pack smarter

An overloaded backpack doesn’t just wear out zippers and seams — it can also strain a child’s neck, shoulders and back. Help students pack only what they’ll need for the day and clean out

backpacks at least once a week. Old papers, forgotten library books and miscellaneous items can quickly add unnecessary weight. When packing, place heavier items closest to the back panel and encourage children to wear both shoulder straps to distribute weight evenly.

Invest in quality where it counts

While it can be tempting to choose

Know what should — and shouldn’t — be shared Sharing is an important life lesson, but some school supplies are better kept in their owner’s hands. Talk with children about which items they’re comfortable lending to friends and which should stay with them, especially expensive electronics, calculators, headphones or specialty supplies. If they do lend something, encourage them to agree on when it should be returned and remind friends to handle it carefully.

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For Courtney Koehle, theater has always been more than just performing under the spotlight. It has been about finding a voice, building confidence and creating a community where young performers feel supported. Koehle, 37, of Lido Beach, is the founder and director of To The Stage, an Oceanside-based theater school that has spent the past 14 years helping children discover their love for singing, dancing and acting in a welcoming environment. Her first experience with theater came when she was 11 years old, playing Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” at Oceanside School 9E. From that moment, Koehle knew performing was something she wanted to pursue. “I just really, really loved it,” Koehle said. “That was all I wanted to do.” As a young performer, however, Koehle found that opportunities close to home were limited. She and her family often traveled into New York City on weekends for training programs, which she said could be highly competitive and sometimes affected her confidence. When she later created To The Stage, she wanted to build something different — a place where children could grow not only as performers, but as individuals. “I wanted something that was not a competitive atmosphere,” Koehle said. “It was more about building confidence and developing the whole child, not just as a performer, but as a person.” Koehle continued her own theater education, earning a degree in Theatre Arts and Expressive Arts Education from SUNY New Paltz. She also trained through programs including Carnegie Mellon University’s drama program, USDAN and the Broadway Teacher’s Workshop. After graduating in 2011, Koehle continued auditioning and performing, including an appearance on the television series “Gossip Girl” and playing Mimi in “Rent” at the Brian Beck Center for the Performing Arts. At the same time, she worked with children through camps and drama programs, realizing she could combine her two passions. “I really liked working with children, and I did well with that,” she said. “I wanted to figure out how I could combine my two passions of working with children and performing.” Koehle first launched To The Stage through St. Anthony’s Parish in Oceanside, where she began teaching a small number of theater classes. She was later asked to direct a production of “Grease,” which helped spread the word about the program throughout the community. “There really was nothing locally that fostered singing, acting and dancing,” Koehle said. “We definitely needed it around here.” Today, To The Stage offers classes for children ages 3 through 14, featuring theater productions, including many Disney shows. Students ages 14 and older can

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Lido Beach resident Courtney Koehle has done theatre since age 11. Now, nearly 15 years later, she’s teaching others. become “Directors-in-Training,” mentoring younger performers and taking on leadership roles. Koehle said the program’s older students often return because of the strong bonds they formed over the years. “It becomes like a family, almost like a sports team,” she said. “These students build lifelong friendships starting when they’re 3, 4 or 5 years old.” One of the most rewarding parts of her work, Koehle said, is watching shy children step onto the stage and discover their confidence. “Seeing the shy students come in and their parents say they can’t even say a couple of words in front of anybody, and then they get on stage and perform in front of a full audience — that confidence they get is probably my favorite thing,” she said. Koehle’s passion for community theater began long before To The Stage. At age 16, she earned her Girl Scout Gold Award through her Oceanside troop by organizing a community theater musical production featuring local students ages 3 to 12 and raising money for charity. Looking ahead, Koehle hopes to one day open a theater of her own where all productions can take place under one roof. Currently, larger performances are held at venues such as the Bellmore Playhouse. After 14 years, Koehle said the greatest reward is seeing her students grow into confident adults. “I hope I have students now as adults that say, ‘You are the one person who believed in me as a child,’” she said. “I hope I can always be that person for them.”

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The industrious honey bee is buzzes into the spotlight to captivate museum visitors.

Busy as a bee

Inside the hive at Long Island Children’s Museum

By Karen Bloom

here’s a national day to celebrate just about everything, so it’s only fitting that one of nature’s most important — and often misunderstood — creatures has one of its own. That would be the honeybee. Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to take a closer look at the tiny pollinators that play an outsized role in our ecosystem, on Aug. 15, National Honey Bee Day. The museum has been home to over 20,000 honeybees year-round since 2012, when a hive was introduced to the Feast for Beasts exhibit, which opened in January of that year. Visitors were welcomed to the first “Honey Hoopla” thenso that everyone could experience the first harvesting of honey from that hive. More than a decade later, the event has become a popular annual tradition. • Saturday, Aug. 15, Today, the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. museum maintains • $20 museum admission, $18 four active hives, seniors 65 and older including an enclosed • View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for observation hive additional information or call inside the Feasts (516) 224-5800 for Beasts gallery. • Long Island Children’s Housed between Museum, 11 Davis Ave., large panes of Garden City plexiglass and connected to the outdoors through a protected tube, thousands of honeybees come and go through a portal that allows them to leave the building, forage in the museum’s pollinator garden and return to the hive, where they work together to sustain the colony.Visitors can safely watch honeybees build honeycomb, care for their queen and work together. Special red lighting helps families observe the hive with minimal disruption to the bees’ natural behavior. The fruit of their labor? Lots of honey, naturally. Families are welcome to taste many different varieties of honey during a tasting session, including, of course, from the museum’s honey harvest. Color, aroma and taste can change based on the nectar of the flower. Everyone can sample various honeys and try to match the flavor profile to the specific honey type. “A lot of people maybe don’t know that honey can taste different from different varieties of flowers or the location where it is. We’re going to be

offering honey varieties that the kids can taste test and try to match up,” Ashley Niver, the museum’s director of education, says. Bee-themed activities are designed to highlight the insects’ importance to the environment. Children can create a colorful Busy Bee Hat, while adults and kids alike can meet beekeeper Mark Rogan, one of the museum’s exhibit technicians. He shares insights into bee management, explains how honeybee colonies work and will help visitors spot the queen inside the observation hive. “He’ll be up in the hive showing how to find the queen and explaining what the care is like,” museum spokesperson Stephanie Siler says. “He’ll also talk about the observation hive and the three other hives on our roof, answering questions about the bees’ daily care and how we harvest the honey.” Everyone can even try on a life-size beekeeper suit, offering a hands-on glimpse into the world of beekeeping. The observation hive itself — an actual working hive — remains one of the museum’s most unique exhibits. Because the bees are free to travel outdoors and back into the hive throughout the day, through a portal, museum staff can never be certain exactly how many are in residence. ‘”We like to say that they’re the only animal in our collection that we don’t know how many we have because they’re always coming and going, and they’re the only animal that has free roam of the museum,” Siler says, jokingly. While this is all designed to be fun, the program also carries an important conservation message. Climate change, habitat loss and pesticide use continue to threaten honeybee populations, contributing to colony collapse disorder and declining numbers worldwide. Visitors will learn that honeybees are responsible for pollinating some of Long Island’s most abundant crops including melons, pumpkins, tree nuts and berries and that the population is in danger and decreasing rapidly. Without these pollinators, we would lose some of our favorite foods such as chocolate, grapes, apples and pears. To help support bee conservation, the museum continues its Name a Honey Bee Campaign. For a $10 donation, folks can symbolically name one of the museum’s bees, with both the bee’s new name and the donor recognized on a display. Beyond raising funds, museum leadership’s goal is to replace fear with fascination. “It’s very easy for people to feel fearful of bees because they don’t want to be stung, and maybe they assume that all bees are looking to sting and cause harm,” Niver adds. “But the reality is that the honey bees are very docile, and they are just looking to make their honey. They’re really our friends.” Siler understands those fears firsthand. “For me personally I was terrified of bees, growing up,” she says. “So I hope that every child gets to experience them up close and leaves with a new-found appreciation. Not just because they make honey, but because they’re essential to our gardens, our food.” Whether sampling fresh honey, searching for the queen bee or discovering how a bustling hive works, everyone will leave with a deeper appreciation for one of nature’s smallest yet most essential creatures. This is an opoprtuity to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards by showing that protecting pollinators begins with understanding them. In the process, families may find themselves buzzing away with a newfound respect for the tiny insects that help keep our gardens, farms and dinner tables thriving.

There are cover bands, and then there’s Mike DelGuidice. The multiinstrumentalist whose deep-cut knowledge of Billy Joel’s catalog earned him a spot touring alongside the legend himself, is back to his favorite stomping ground: The Paramount. His long-running residency is less of a concert and more of a victory lap. Alongside his hit-for-hit recreation of Joel’s legendary discography, DelGuidice puts his own songwriting chops on full display — weaving in original tracks from albums like “My Street” and “Mask Production.” From playing his own chart-topping tracks — including “Ordinary Guy,” the theme song for Kevin James’ Kevin Can Wait, to touring the world with his idol, DelGuidice is the real deal.

Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Tickets at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

The Midtown Men Broadway meets classic rock ’n’ roll as The Midtown Men return to Eisenhower Park for an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. Featuring four original stars of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys — Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer — the acclaimed quartet brings the timeless sounds of the 1960s to life with soaring harmonies, dynamic performances and plenty of infectious energy. These Broadway veterans, with their powerhouse band, are realizing the dream they brought to life as the iconic Four Seasons. This is the next chapter for these accomplished entertainers,

Saturday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for info and updates.

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Your Neighborhood Aug Neil Diamond tribute

CALENDAR • Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. • Contact: longbeachlibrary.org

Fans of Neil Diamond can relive the legendary singer-songwriter’s greatest hits when Robert Neary brings “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience” to Eisenhower Park. The acclaimed concert experience features more than two hours of classics, complemented by stories, multimedia and a Broadwaystyle production that celebrates Diamond’s remarkable career. The Broadway, television and film veteran —who recently appeared at Tilles Center, has earned widespread praise for his uncanny vocals and stage presence, creating a concert experience that captures the energy and spirit of the original. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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Step back into the golden age of swing when the 20-piece Swingtime Big Band takes the stage at Eisenhower Park. Featuring rich brass, soaring vocals and faithful arrangements of classics from the Great American Songbook, the popular ensemble recreates the unmistakable sound of the Swing Era with energy and precision. Whether you’re reliving cherished favorites or discovering these timeless tunes for the first time, Swingtime Big Band delivers an evening of toe-tapping nostalgia. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200.

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Gardens welcomes all to Family Night. Discover the fascinating world of birds and bats during this special after-hours experience in the gardens. families are invited to explore Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects exhibit, from 5-8 p.m., the LEGO free-play area, followed by a Birds of Prey show. Participants will meet incredible birds of prey up close and learn what makes them so amazing, plus a Bat Walk, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Registration required. $34, $24 child

Little Sprouts Story and Craft Time

Artists in Partnership offers a free storytelling and arts and craft program for children ages 3-6, during the Wednesday morning farmers market at Kennedy Plaza. It involves reading stories that relate to nutrition, farming, and the market itself followed by a small crafting project connected to the story. • Where: Kennedy Plaza • Time: Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. • Contact: (516) 670-5046

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Chance the Rapper

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s announced a tour to celebrate. The mixtape that changed everything is back as Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be. The mixtape became the first streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full. The setlist on this tour is built to deliver that, plus cuts from the rest of his catalog and his long-awaited 2025 • Where: The Paramount, 370 release Star Line, his first full-length album in six years. Chance is famous New York Ave., Huntington for raising the energy in a room and turning shows into church-tent revivals, • Time: 8 p.m. especially when the gospel-leaning Coloring Book material lands. • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 5 p.m.; Birds of Prey shows at 5:30 and 7 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Town of Hempstead Traveling Summer Luau

Enjoy a tropical summer staycation with the town’s summer luau. Featuring music, inflatables, mocktails and more. This festive event is fun for the whole ohana. • Where: Oceanside Park, 3800 Mahlon Brower Drive, Oceanside • Time: 1-5 p.m. • Contact: (516) 670-1050

Movie night

Grab your blankets, bring your beach chairs and plan to catch any or all of the free movies coming this summer. All presentations will start at dark and are weather permitting. Come down to check out the 2025 superhero film “Superman,” rated PG-13 for violence, action and language. • Where: Edwards Boulevard beach • Time: Sunset

Aug Summer sounds

TThe annual outdoor music scene continues. The Magic of Elvis performs classic covers from “The King,” Elvis Presley. The evening also showcase Bites and Beats; blending great food with live music as food trucks, vendors, and Bright Eye Beer Co. set up on site. A full list of upcoming dates, locations and acts can be found at longbeachny.gov/ concerts. • Where: Kennedy Plaza • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 431-1000

Aug City Council Meeting

Long Beach City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every month. The public may make comments or ask questions pertaining to specific agenda items at the appropriate time. Those who wish to speak must sign in prior to the start of the meeting. Sign-ups will be accepted until the Council votes to close the meeting. • Where: City Hall. 1 W.

Chester St. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 431-1000

Aug Farmers Market

The Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market presents an incredible lineup of local farmers, makers and food vendors you know and love. Stop by the popular outdoor market, where community spirit and fresh local flavor come together. Explore the selection of seasonal produce, artisanal goods, homemade treats and handcrafted items from dozens talented local businesses. • Where: Kennedy Plaza • Time: Every Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. • Contact: (516) 670-5046

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.

Citizen Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to be a citizen scientist and study monarch butterflies in the museum’s Milkweed Garden. By measuring plants, rainfall, and monarch eggs you will be collecting real data that scientists can analyze! Your data will help them understand butterfly migration and will help conserve this species. Each Wednesday, take a walk through this garden and see how the plants grow as habitat for visiting monarchs! To join, meet at the front desk. For ages 4+. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 2-3 p.m., also Aug. 26 • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Aug Long Island’s American Idols

Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes Constantine Maroulis, Kevin Covais and Robbie Rosen, with special guests. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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Storage lockers arrive on the boardwalk

LONG BEACH HERALD — August 13, 2026

By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci @liherald.com

Three conspicuous locker stations have arrived across the boardwalk as part of a one-year pilot program. The project was first discussed during the May 19 city council meeting, when Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commissioner Joe Brand explained the proposal from Keub LLC. “This has been successful on college campuses all over the country,” Brand said. “They’re going to use us as more or less the guinea pig to try to get out into some of the bigger recreation areas.” At the Aug. 4 city council meeting, City Manager Daniel Creighton further explained the project and its goal, “The idea is to have a secure place for people to store items like keys, wallets, or cell phones that they don’t want damaged when they go to the beach or run on the boardwalk” Each locker measures nearly 7-feet tall, 2-feet deep, and roughly 5-feet wide, offering 50 individual lockers of varying sizes. The storage units are positioned in three locations — at Laurelton Boulevard adjacent to the boardwalk entrance, at Riverside Boulevard next to Skudin Surf and at the Edwards Boulevard boardwalk entrance, near another of the city’s latest boardwalk installations — a pull-up and dip exercise station. Rather than being distributed symmetrically across the eastern, central and western sections of the boardwalk, the layout was based on high-traffic areas after the locker manufacturer performed an assessment. “The three spots that the company identified when we had a walkthrough were some of the busier beaches here in the center of town” Brand said. “Particularly the Laurelton area, between surfing, beaches, volleyball play and some of the summer races that we run

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A set of lockers was installed at Edwards Boulevard, right beside another of the city’s recent boardwalk additions, a pull-up and dip station.

The lockers put in place at the Laurelton Boulevard boardwalk entrance were immediately noticeable.

through the recreation department.” Customers are charged digitally through a secure website at a rate of $1 per hour. The lockers were provided at no cost to the city — for installation, maintenance and operation. The city will receive 20 percent of gross revenue from locker use, with Keub LLC pro-

jecting nearly $16,000 in revenue, per year per locker bank, generated for Long Beach. “I think it’s a great a great quality of life enhancement,” City Council Vice President Chris Fiumara said. “You have peace of mind. Your stuff is locked up and secure just like in any major transportation hub.”

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, Against JUANITA SLADE, JOSEPH DAMBRA, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/22/2016, 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 8/27/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 28 East Hudson Street, Long Beach, New York 11561, a/k/a 28 Hudson Street, Long Beach, New York 11561, and described as follows: 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 Lot 17, 18 and 19. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $495,395.75 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 13-014225 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 7/8/2026 File Number: 548-0119 CA 161333

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC., Plaintiff AGAINST MATTHEW CASALE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 3, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee

will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 781 W Park Ave 105, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59 Block 250 Lot 143 Unit 105. Approximate amount of judgment $832,371.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615411/2023. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Francis X. McQuade, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-000656 90528 161172

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO.: 618177/2024 SUMMONS MORET LLC, Plaintiff, -againstTHE BETTY C. TOGNINO RECOVABLE LIVING TRUST DATED THE 18TH DAY OF JULY, 2002 JOHN TOGNINO, ROBERT TOGNINO, DEANNA ANDOLINA, INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TO THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF NEW YORK, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12”, the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Carolyn M. Genovesi, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered July 22, 2026 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses thereon to premises k/a Section 59, Block 37, Lot 1-3. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the tax lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: October 15,

2024 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516)487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ #103108 161445

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of Seifert Wildlife Control LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/16/26 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 169 Roosevelt street Oceanside ny 11572. Purpose: any lawful act. 161447 LEGAL NOTICE Legal Notice for Mariners The New York State Department of Transportation is currently performing drawbridge repairs in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, under contract D265324. This work affects the Wantagh Parkway Drawbridge over Sloop Channel, Loop Parkway Drawbridge over Long Creek and the Meadowbrook Parkway Drawbridge over Sloop Channel. Repairs to these bridges include repainting of the bascule and flanking spans. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a drawbridge schedule deviation will be in effect beginning on September 15th, 2026 through March 31st, 2027, beginning with the Meadowbrook Drawbridge followed by the Loop Parkway Drawbridge. The work on the Meadowbrook will be completed on or about October 30th, 2026 and begin on the Loop on or about November 2nd, 2026.The schedule deviation will restrict bridge openings for mariners to a single leaf only. Horizontal clearances will be restricted to 40 ft and, when the single leaf is opened, the unlimited vertical clearance width will be reduced to 23 ft. After March 31st, 2027 the draw spans will return to their normal operating schedule and both leaves will be able to open simultaneously for mariners. Mariners should refer

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to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Local Notice to Mariners for specific dates of schedule deviations at these bridges. Project questions should be directed to (631) 952-6929 or r10rpic@dot.ny.gov. 161686 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 70-2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 4th day of August, 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 70-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Local Law No. 70-2026, to amend Section 198-2 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead by the addition of a location into subdivision “H”, in relation to locations of tow-away zones, as follows: “H” - POINT LOOKOUT BELLMORE AVENUE East Side starting at a point 12 feet north of the north curbline of Lido Boulevard, north for a distance of 102 feet. (TH 283/26) Dated: August 4, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 161673 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, SUCCESSOR TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2007-1 ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, -againstJOANNE RABUFFO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on December 8, 2025, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, SUCCESSOR TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2007-1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 is the Plaintiff and JOANNE RABUFFO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 15, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 37 BLACKHEATH ROAD, LIDO BEACH, NY 11561; and the following tax map identification: 59-65-34. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LIDO BEACH, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 617656/2022. Lisa S.

Poczik, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161748 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST IX-A, Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN GORMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 23, 2026, 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 September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 74 Virginia Avenue, 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 234 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $385,973.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606173/2024.

Jack L. Libert, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.:253844-1 161696 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. 1900 CAPITAL TRUSTE II, BY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE, Pltf. vs. ROBERT PRINCE, et al, Defts. Index #610845/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered July 7, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 37 Anchor Road, Long Beach, NY 11561 a/k/a Section 60, Block 59, Lot 3. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate lying and being at Lido Beach, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Lot No. 3 in Block 59 as shown on a certain map entitled, “Map of Channel Homes, Section No. 1 surveyed January 1956 by Donald C. Voorhies, C.E. & S” and filed in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on March 29, 1956 as Map No. 6643. Approximate amount of judgment is $590,476.88 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. TIFFANY D. FRIGENTI, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Fl., Ste. 940, New York, NY 10016. File No. 020292-01432 #103105 161678

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wo weeks ago, the Mets honored their 1986 team on the 40th anniversary of its World Series championship season. That was the last time the Mets won it all, and unfortunately, it looks like it will be a while before they reach that pinnacle again. That 1986 team was one for the ages, replete with stars, superstars and gritty players who never quit. It was also a team known for what might have been. No Mets squad before or since has had a better season, or such a complete unit with so much talent, ego, disparate personalities and a manager who could fit all the pieces together and make them work so remarkably close to perfection. The team won 108 regular-season games, the ninth-highest in history, and finished 21½ games ahead of their closest NL East rival, the Phillies. The most spectacular superstar was Dwight Gooden, a boy wonder who at 21 had more pitching achievements than anyone ever at his age. Similarly, Darryl

Strawberry, a young slugger with limitless ability, seemed to be headed to the Hall of Fame. Gary Carter was baseball’s leading catcher, and a clutch power hitter who did have a Hall of Fame career. Team leader Keith Hernandez was a fierce competitor, and generally acknowledged to be the best defensive first basemen ever. Other players, though not quite superstars, were top-flight talent who knew how to win: pitchers Ron Darling, Bobby Ojeda and Jesse Orosco and fielders Ray Knight, Howard Johnson, Mookie Wilson, Kevin Mitchell, Tim Teufel and Lee Mazzilli. There were also brawlers like Wally Backman and Lenny Dykstra, who would do virtually anything to win. The ringmaster of this assemblage was Manager Davey Johnson, who was not only one of the first managers to use a computer, but also relied on gut instinct. Johnson was a unique oldschool/analytics composite. The playoff series against the Astros, highlighted by a sixth-game, 16-inning come-from-behind win, put the Mets in the Series against the Red Sox, which proved to be a classic. The

Mets were one out away from losing the sixth game, and the Series, when they staged a miracle comeback to win, and then took Game Seven as well. They were on top of the baseball world, and looking like a dynasty for years to come. But it wasn’t to be. The first sign of what was to come went largely unnoticed at the time. Gooden was missing from the ticker-tape parade up Fifth Avenue. Fans were told he had overslept after too much celebration, but the reality, as would become known the following year, was that Gooden was a drug addict and had missed the parade because he was on a cocaine binge. While he would have several more good seasons, he was never the same. Strawberry had troubles of his own, and left the Mets for the Dodgers after the 1990 season. Like Gooden, Strawberry had serious drug problems, and never played again as a regular after 1991. Several other key players in the ’86 soon left the Mets. After a contract squabble, Knight left for Baltimore. Mitchell was traded because he was considered a disruptive influence, and

rom boy wonders to brawlers to a future Hall of Famer, they were a unique squad.

Dykstra was always a self-destructive wild man. He was traded to the Phillies in ’89. After he retired, Dykstra served in prison for crimes including bankruptcy fraud, money laundering, grand theft and making terrorist threats. For a host of reasons, the Mets never again had the cohesion they had in 1986. I should add that Strawberry went on to overcome his drug problems, and cancer, and is now a true model citizen. I’ve met him a number of times and seen him interact with young kids. You couldn’t ask for a nicer guy. Gooden has had his ups and downs but is also, by all accounts, a good guy. Certainly he has been that way whenever I’ve seen him at events. I’ve also had the chance to meet other 1986 Mets, including Hernandez, Darling, Teufel and Wilson, and they’re all a credit to the game. Gooden, Strawberry, Hernandez and Howard Johnson were elected to the Mets Hall of Fame, and Carter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Most of all, to Mets fans, the ’86 team will always bring back great memories. Let’s go, Mets! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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s the midsummer mark came and went, the nation was dealing with two types of heat waves. One has scorched communities throughout the country with conditions that were never anticipated by any weather forecaster. The other is occurring in Washington, D.C., and around the country, in the form of political scandals and party upheavals whose results will play out in November. It’s difficult to choose one event as the most dramatic, but it’s worth recounting them one by one. The Michigan Democratic primary produced an unexpected victory by progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. President Trump won the state of Michigan in three elections, but with his popularity at an all-time low, a far-left candidate who won on the issue of affordability shouldn’t be counted out. And New York City residents shouldn’t be surprised by the Michigan result, considering that there’s a socialist mayor in City Hall. Republicans of every color of the

political spectrum are jumping for joy over the Michigan results, but the socialist-aligned El-Sayed could well upset the apple cart thanks to a very unpopular president, who is losing support nationally from independents and some Republicans. A Trump-endorsed candidate might not be as popular in November as party officials think. Back in the nation’s capital, Republicans are facing numerous headwinds. Two members of Congress have been accused of conduct that is disqualifying in the current climate. Rep. Chuck Edwards, of North Carolina, dropped his re-election bid after the House Ethics Committee released a report finding that he engaged in inappropriate conduct with congressional staff members. And as of this writing, Rep. Max Miller, of Ohio, was vowing to continue campaigning for re-election despite growing calls for him to drop out amid reports of alleged spousal abuse. Ordinarily, the missteps of two House members would be of no consequence, but House Republicans have a very small majority, and the potential loss of two seats is a big deal in what promises to be a difficult election year. On top of

that, Republicans are dealing with the problem of rapidly aging Senate members, who are no longer reliable votes when they’re needed. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, has been hospitalized for weeks, and his potential to return to work is questionable. Like the House, the Senate is a big headache for Republicans. There the average age is 64, compared with the average age of 57 for the House. Sen. Charles Grassley, of Iowa, is 92, and he has many oldtimers to keep him company on the Senate floor. While Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, is 84, and Angus King, the independent from Maine, is 82, the Democrats aren’t in trouble if either of them is sidelined. Contrast these old guys with Senators Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, and Andy Kim, of New Jersey, who are 39 and 44, respectively. Not everyone is sitting still when it comes to the large number of aging elected officials. Nick Tomboulides, the head of U.S. Term Limits, a nonpartisan group, is seeking to limit the number of terms that federal officials can serve in office to three terms, or six years, in the

emocrats are dealing with the S word, and Republicans are facing strong headwinds.

House and two terms, or 12 years, in the Senate. Tomboulides says that “incumbency is the problem for elected officials who can easily be re-elected and view their positions as a lifetime job.” What compels public officials to stay in office long after their shelf life seems to have expired? Some simply love the job and enjoy the prestige that comes with it. They have no problem getting restaurant reservations, and love being catered to by the airlines. Others actually focus on getting things done, and their experience is of great value when it comes to government problem-solving. But today there are many much younger people who are ready, willing and able to take on the challenge of public life. To date, Congress has been largely unwilling to discipline its members when they engage in unprofessional conduct. Many members know about colleagues who break the rules but are afraid to blow the whistle on them. And as for the aging senators, it’s up to the voters to give them a hard look, and not just vote for the most familiar faces. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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before them. Every election, from town boards and county legislatures to statewide offices, affects the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Decisions made by those officials influence taxes, zoning, infrastructure, emergency services, transportation, parks and economic development. Polling has a legitimate place in politics. It can reveal public concerns and identify emerging issues. But it also has limitations. It reflects opinions only at the time respondents are surveyed, and history has shown that polls can miss late shifts in public sentiment. More important, polls do not tell voters which candidate has the best ideas or values. That requires looking beyond campaign commercials, viral video clips and carefully crafted slogans. Voters should compare candidates’ positions on the issues that matter most. How would they address property taxes? What are their plans for housing, public safety and education? How would they manage taxpayer dollars? What are their priorities for infrastructure and economic growth? Fortunately, the information is available. Attend candidate debates and forums. Read policy proposals and campaign websites. Learn about incumbents’ records instead of relying solely on their promises. Ask candidates thoughtful questions when they appear

before civic groups and community organizations. Read the Herald, which follows local government throughout the year, not just during campaign season. The closer elections become, the more intense the horse-race coverage usually gets. Headlines focus on who gained two percentage points or whose campaign appears to have more energy. Yet when the votes are counted and the campaign signs come down, those numbers quickly fade into history. When Election Day arrives, the latest polls will no longer matter. The decisions made by those who are elected will. Budgets will be adopted, services funded, roads repaired, development approved and taxes set. Those choices affect residents long after campaign momentum has faded. An informed vote is one of the most powerful tools any citizen possesses. It should be based not on who appears to be winning, but on who has earned the public’s confidence with his or her ideas, experience and clear vision for the future. This election season, ignore the scoreboard. Study the issues. Evaluate the candidates. Ask difficult questions. Then cast your ballot based on informed judgment. That is how democracy works best, and how our communities will be best served.

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hether I’m at a community event, meeting with constituents or talking with neighbors, I often hear the same concern: it is increasingly harder to afford living on Long Island. Families are feeling squeezed by rising utility bills and higher auto insurance premiums, housing, health care and child care costs, all combined with the economic instability of our global markets, which drives everyday expenses up. In Albany, I prioritized feasible legislative solutions that ease this financial burden so families can continue to work, raise their children and revitalize our local economy. Affordability isn’t a single policy, but it’s an issue that shapes nearly every decision made in your household. I believe the government has a responsibility to ease people’s financial burden by lowering overall costs where possible, holding corporations accountable, and investing in our state’s services and workforce. This legislative session reflects that commitment through practical investments, reforms and measures designed to lower costs and prop-

erty taxes for working families and small businesses. One of the biggest concerns is the rising cost of utilities. For too long, Long Islanders have wondered whether they can absorb another increase in their electric or gas bill. This year’s state budget, which I supported, increases oversight of utility companies by strengthening scrutiny of executive compensation, rates of return, and costs passed on to consumers. Simply put, the budget favors ratepayers over utilities when they seek rate increases, increasing transparency and accountability in a rate-setting process that all too often excludes the most important voices, ratepayers. The budget also established the Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebates program, providing energy rebate checks for eligible households. Joint filers with incomes under $150,000 will receive a $200 check, those between $150,000 and $300,000 will receive a $150 check, and single filers under $150,000 will receive a $100 check. This initiative will helps alleviate the financial pressures people are facing. Keeping costs down also means making informed decisions about our energy future. That’s why I supported a responsible pause on large-scale data center

expansion while our state agencies evaluate their long-term impact on utility costs and on the resources of local municipalities. While these projects create temporary construction jobs, they also place enormous demands on our electric grid that drive up costs that shouldn’t be passed on to ratepayers. Studying the long-term effects of data centers helps ensure that economic development doesn’t come at the expense of higher utility bills or our quality of life. Auto insurance is another growing burden for many families. Too often, people with clean driving records find themselves paying more because of fraud, costly litigation or outdated rating practices. I’m proud to have advanced reforms that limit excessive insurance profits and require those profits to be returned to policyholders. Just as important, insurers are no longer permitted to base rates on factors such as ZIP code, education level, occupation or homeownership status, ensuring fairness and equitable rate-setting practices across the board for prospective or current policyholders. Affordability also means making it possible for parents to remain in the workforce. This year’s budget includes a $3 billion investment in child care subsidies, along with a restored $116 million

ffordability isn’t a single policy, but it shapes nearly every decision in your household.

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for after-school programs and community-based child care services, helping more families balance work and raising children. Finally, we must ensure that Long Island remains economically viable for our seniors, who are facing a 62 percent increase in poverty driven by soaring utility bills and health care costs, alongside young families building their futures. I advocated for $250 million for affordable housing development in the state budget, creating more opportunities for residents to remain in the communities they call home. When our teachers, first responders, health care workers, skilled tradespeople, small business owners, seniors and young professionals can afford to live here, we all reap the benefits. The financial challenges facing New Yorkers didn’t appear overnight, and they won’t disappear overnight. But by lowering utility costs, reforming auto insurance, expanding access to child care, investing in housing and providing direct financial relief, I remain fully committed to delivering on pragmatic policies that lower costs and ensure that Long Island remains a place where families can thrive. While no single program can solve the entirety of the affordability crisis we are facing, these initiatives are a good start, while recognizing that there is still much work to be done. Judy Griffin represents the 21st Assembly District.

LONG BEACH HERALD — August 13, 2026

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