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Running toward confidence and crafting comfort High School in Briarwood, Queens, where she recently completed her senior year and A Girl Scout from Lynbrook graduated. “I knew it would be hard, but discovered a way to make running less intimidating for teen- I wanted to make it less about age girls, seizing the opportuni- pressure to succeed and more ty to help others build confi- about making friends and enjoying it,” she said. “I found dence far beyond the track. For her creative and inspir- myself running in my free time, which I never ing idea, Elizabeth thought I’d do.” C. was one of two As she imlocal Girl Scouts to proved, eventually ear n this year’s becoming captain prestigious Gold and most valuable Award, the organiplayer of her crossz a t i o n’s h i g h e s t country team, she honor recognizing realized many girls projects that create never had the lasting, sustainable opportunity to change in a commuexperience runnity. ning in a supportElizabeth C. and ive, recreational Lyla G., whose last setting. names were withThat realization held at the request inspired Coast of Girl Scouts of ElIzABETH C. Club, a free runN a s s a u C o u n t y, Girl Scout from ning program she w e r e a m o n g 6 7 Lynbrook launched in partrecipients honored nership with the during the 2026 Gold Award Ceremony at The Lynbrook Recreation Center Inn at New Hyde Park on June and the Girl Scouts. About 15 girls participated in the club, 17. For Elizabeth, part of Troop which met every other week at 2253, the inspiration came from the Lynbrook Recreation Cenher own experience, discover- ter from June through October ing a love for running as a 2025. The sessions encouraged freshman at Archbishop Molloy Continued on page 8

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As rain began falling on Atlantic Avenue during Lynbrook’s Cruise Night on July 30, spectators ran for cover, classic car owners scrambled to protect their vehicles and vendors packed up their displays. The members of the Long Island Community Chorus kept singing. What began as a light drizzle quickly turned into a downpour during the chorus’s first appearance at the Chamber of Commerce event. Sheet music got soaked, audience members scattered and the chorus’s set list had to be shortened, but under the direction of conductor Jean Stevenson, two dozen singers stood shoulder to shoulder and fin-

ished their performance. “It became almost funny,” chorus board member Carla Delcast recounted with a laugh. “The rain kept getting harder, and during John Denver’s ‘Annie’s Song’ there’s a line about ‘a walk in the rain.’ We all threw our hands up because there we were, singing in the rain.” The group’s performance at Cruise Night was a result of its growing partnership with the chamber. Chamber President Michela Argento-Serra said that featuring the chorus, which is known for its rich, four-part harmonies, was part of the organization’s effort to bring a variety of local entertainment to the event. “The chamber likes to include all genres Continued on page 10

hope the girls carry that growth mindset far beyond running and into any goals they have in life.

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Six students in East Rockaway’s Extended School Year elementary program traded the classroom for the beach on July 15, taking part in the district’s third annual surf clinic with the Long Beach nonprofit Surfer’s Way. The organization, which provides free surfing clinics for children with special needs, welcomed the students to Riverside Beach, where volunteer instructors helped each child safely experience riding the waves for the first time. A c c o m p a n i e d by f a m i ly

members and ESY staff, the students embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, showing determination and confidence as they learned to surf. After their time in the water, the group enjoyed the beach before returning to Rhame Avenue. District officials thanked Surfer’s Way and its volunteers for providing the students with a memorable summer experience and an opportunity to build confidence while having fun. — Kayla Dechter

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Surf instructors were supported by many volunteers from Surfer’s Way to help keep students feeling safe and cared for. Students rode to shore with huge smiles on their faces and a sense of accomplishment.

Volunteers from Surfer’s Way worked alongside instructors to ensure each East Rockaway student felt safe, supported and encouraged throughout the surf clinic.

Each student went out on the waves, accompanied by a seasoned surf instructor who rode the board with them and helped them stand up as they surfed to shore.

The outing was arranged by Rhame Avenue teacher Alexis Freudenberg (right).

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Alan Beach and Jim Hunter cheer as Trustee Michael Habert takes a swing during the Lynbrook Community Chest Mayor’s Golf Outing on Aug. 11, 2025. The annual fundraiser, held at Inwood Country Club and Seawane Club, brought together about 200 golfers to raise money for Lynbrook residents facing financial hardship.

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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.

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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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Lynbrook Junior Firefighters Captain Liam Carmichael, second from left, and Lt. Christian Giordonello, center, celebrate completing the Nassau County Fire Service Academy’s Camp Fahrenheit 516 program on July 24 in Bethpage. They are joined by Lynbrook Junior Advisor Vincent Lucchese, Chief of Department James DiGiambattista and Second Assistant Chief Phil Tkacz.

Lynbrook juniors finish county fire training Two members of the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department completed a week of hands-on firefighter training during the Nassau County Fire Service Academy’s annual Camp Fahrenheit 516 program in Bethpage. Captain Liam Carmichael and Lt. Christian Giordonello received Certificates of Completion on July 24 after participating in the weeklong program, which is held each July in partnership with the Nassau County Junior Fire-

fighter Association. This year, 50 junior firefighters from departments across Nassau County took part in the training. Joining Carmichael and Giordonello for the presentation were Lynbrook Junior Advisor Vincent Lucchese, Lynbrook Chief of Department James DiGiambattista and Second Assistant Chief Phil Tkacz. — Kayla Dechter

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girls to run at their own pace while emphasizing mental wellness and a growth mindset. “The good thing about running is there are so many ways to do it,” Elizabeth said. “And after you do something hard, you feel so much better. It becomes a stress reliever while proving to yourself that you can overcome a challenge.” The program also extended to Archbishop Molloy High School, where Elizabeth gave a classroom presentation through the school’s mental health club to about 50 students on the connection between physical activity and mental health. Students completed surveys before and after the session to measure changes in their understanding of how exercise can help manage stress and build resilience. After suffering an ACL injury during her junior year, Elizabeth spent months in rehabilitation relearning proper running form. She said the setback ultimately made her a stronger coach. “I was able to communicate better and teach better,” she said. “With the growth mindset,

it confirmed I can go through something and come back stronger.” While Elizabeth’s project focused on helping girls discover confidence through movement, Lyla, part of Troop 2168, who recently completed her junior year at Lynbrook High School, turned her attention to families celebrating a very different milestone. Lyla’s Gold Award project grew from her family’s experiences with the neonatal intensive care unit. Her older brother spent his first week in the NICU, and years later, she watched an aunt navigate the uncertainty of having a premature baby. As a result, Lyla created Bright Beginnings: Supporting NICU Graduates, an initiative that provides handmade “graduation” boxes for babies leaving the NICU after lengthy hospital stays. “I saw how stressed she was for her child,” Lyla said about her aunt. “When families look back, they can see that this tiny cap was the size of their baby’s head. It helps recognize those milestones.” Working with local crochet

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elizabeth C., of Lynbrook, recently earned the girl Scout gold award for creating Coast Club, a recreational running program that encourages teenage girls to improve their mental and physical well-being through exercise and a growth mindset. groups, volunteers, libraries and Northwell Health child life specialists, Lyla assembled graduation boxes containing crocheted NICU caps, stuffed animals for both the baby and siblings, welcome-home banners and graduation certificates. She has donated about 25

Lyla g., also of Lynbrook, earned her gold award for creating Bright Beginnings: Supporting niCu graduates, an initiative that provides handmade “graduation” boxes for families leaving neonatal intensive care units after lengthy hospital stays. boxes so far, with the project continuing through Lynbrook High School’s Fiber Arts Club and hospital partnerships. “It feels amazing that I’m able to make a difference in the lives of these families,” Lyla said. “It’s an intense time for them, and I’m happy they’ll

have these lasting gifts marking what they got through together.” Both Gold Award projects required months of planning, leadership and collaboration — qualities Girl Scouts seeks to recognize through the award. Lyla’s parents said they watched their daughter approach every stage of the project with compassion and determination. “What impressed us most is the amount of care that went into planning this project,” they said. “She interviewed multiple child life specialists and really thought through every detail of the NICU graduation boxes so they would be meaningful and comforting for families.” When an early hospital partn e r s h i p u n e x p e c t e d ly f e l l through, Lyla refused to give up, her parents said. “We have seen Lyla grow as a leader through her resilience,” they said. “Instead, she brainstormed alternatives and talked ideas through with her advisers and mentors. It was wonderful to see her flexibility in action, and in the end, her project ended up becoming stronger.”

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of music, from local bands and DJs to choruses,” Argento-Serra said. “Our members were excited,” Delcast said. “We rehearsed separately to make sure all the voices blended, and there was excitement about getting out there and doing it.” While weather threatened throughout the day, chorus members arrived ready to perform. Then, after they started singing, “We thought, ‘If this is all it is, it’s fine,’” Delcast said of the first few raindrops. “Then it just kept coming.” The chorus trimmed its program from five songs to three, and a planned audience singalong had to be abandoned as people rushed to shelter. “Our music was getting soaked,” Delcast said. “It’s expensive and difficult to replace, so we had to protect it.” For chorus member Alison Pratt, the rain never became the focus. “When you’re singing, your eyes are in two places — the director and your sheet music,” Pratt said. “You push out the other distractions.” The concert represented another milestone for the group, which recently changed its name from the Rockville Centre Choral Society after more than four decades. “We had such a strong Lynbrook identity,” Pratt said. “We’ve rehearsed and performed here for many years, so Rockville Centre felt like the wrong name.” Changing the name to the Long Island Community Chorus required legal work, board approval and a vote by members, one of whom designed a new logo, which soon found its way onto T-shirts that the singers wore for the Cruise Night performance. The chorus rehearses at Lynbrook’s St. James United Methodist Church, and has become more involved in community events since it joined the chamber. “Nobody knew we were in Lynbrook,” Pratt said. “Joining the chamber helped us become part of this community.” The chorus took part in Experience Lynbrook on March 7, and has connected with local businesses and organizations. For Delcast, Cruise Night was another opportunity to introduce the group to people who had never heard it perform. The members includes professionally trained musicians as well as people whose only experience was singing in high school chorus. “We have professionals, but we also have people who simply have a talent and love to sing,” Delcast said. “That’s all you need.” Beyond the music, both women said the chorus’s

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Drummer Christine Solimeno and the New Standards brought live music to Atlantic Avenue after the Long Island Community Chorus’s rain-soaked performance. supportive atmosphere is what makes it special. “If someone has difficulty learning something, everyone helps,” Delcast said. “There’s no competition. People leave the ego at the door.” “We have strong singers, but no divas,” Pratt added with a laugh. Now, after literally weathering a storm together, the singers hope Cruise Night attendees remember more than just the rain. “I hope they saw a group with great camaraderie,” Delcast said. “I hope they realized we’re a strong group musically, and that we persevered together.” The chorus is now preparing for a winter concert, and members hope more community members will attend — or even join. “We want people to come listen,” Delcast said. “The weather did not agree with us that evening, but Long Island Community Chorus were troupers and stuck out the storm,” Argento-Serra said. “Gives new meaning to singing in the rain. They were fantastic!”

Wil Ventura, of Baldwin, with his 1993 ford mustang gt at Lynbrook’s Cruise Night on Atlantic Avenue.

Charlie falco, of the New Standards, played guitar and sang at Lynbrook’s Cruise Night.

raindrops glistened on a lineup of classic and modern muscle cars at Cruise Night along Atlantic Avenue.

following the Long Island Community Chorus, the New Standards — Charlie falco, Sarah Dagunduro, Johnny pell and Christine Solimeno — kept the music going at Cruise Night.

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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.

Peer pressure: Getting your kids ready to face the challenge By Chelle Cordero

he first time you hold your child in your arms, you make promises to love, protect and always be there. Then reality intrudes. Unfortunately for us and fortunately for them, things such as school force us to release our little ones for a while and put them in the care of teachers and school administrators. Suddenly, our precious bundle faces a must-bedecided-now quandary and finds that mommy or daddy isn’t there to make all the decisions. Sometimes the situation is even scary. Challenges face our children in the form of peer pressure, drugs, sex, and bullying. Clinical psychologist Dr. John Duffy says: “Parents do need to talk with their kids about bullying, sex and peer pressure. Many parents I’ve worked with over the years will provide time for a lecture, often a one-time-only lecture. But they will often fail to provide time for ongoing discussion of these topics, which is what children really need. “I work with teens and tweens. They are at particular risk for peer pressure. Many are bullied in ways we could not have even imagined a generation

ago (texting, social media). They need parents who can help them in real time. The stronger the connection between parent and child the likelier a parent’s word will be heeded and the likelier a parent’s limits will be honored.” When you have that all-important conversation, Dr. Fran Walfish recommends: “The most important thing your child or teen needs on his first day of school is to not feel lonely or isolated. Talk with your kid about what it takes to be a good friend. Teach your child to follow her instincts. “Most kids know right from wrong. Teach your kid to listen to his internal voice and follow his intuition, not the crowd. I would wait to discuss sex and cyber-bullying and other issues so as not to bombard and overwhelm your child before school starts. Too much talk can raise anxiety when your goal here is preparation and to reduce anxiety.”

Stay Involved — And Communicate

Keeping the lines of communication open is vital. Your child needs to know that you are willing to listen, discuss and not judge. Learn to listen to your child; don’t just lecture and assume he will do only what you’ve told him. Lead by

Peer pressure starts when kids are young, so it’s important to talk with your kids about it early.

example; it’s hard to persuade a child not to drink while you’re knocking back a frosty mug of beer. Make sure that your child is involved in activities that inspire a sense of belonging. Make sure you know what television shows and movies your child is seeing, and talk with him about the values and situations portrayed. “I’d position it more as ‘making good choices’ versus ‘peer pressure,’ because big picture, if your kid makes good choices throughout life, he/she is

setting himself/herself up for success,” advises Amy Kossoff Smith, founder of The MomTini Lounge. “I’d advocate sitting down before school to talk about your routine/expectations, and in that context, say that there will be many opportunities to decide what is best for him/her and that you hope he/ she will come to you for advice when needed and will make good choices, especially when presented with ideas or opportunities that may not lead to a good outcome.”

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“Neil has been an outstanding leader, trusted mentor and friend throughout my career,” DeTommaso said. “His experiThe East Rockaway School ence, integrity and commitDistrict has appointed veteran ment to students make him educator Neil Lederer as the ideal person to lead interim principal of Rhame Rhame Avenue during this Avenue Elementary School, bringing a familiar and expetransition. I am confident that rienced leader back to the dishe will once again answer the trict during its search for a call to serve East Rockaway, permanent principal. and I know our students, staff Lederer is well known and families will be in excepthroughout the East Rockational hands.” NEiL LEDERER way school community, havDistrict officials said they ing previously served as interare confident Lederer’s extenim principal of both East Rockaway sive administrative background and Junior-Senior High School and Centre familiarity with East Rockaway schools Avenue Elementary School. District offi- will help provide continuity for the cials said his collaborative leadership Rhame Avenue community while the disstyle and longstanding commitment to trict conducts a comprehensive search for students have earned him the respect of its next permanent principal. staff, families and the broader communiLederer succeeds Jack Bixhorn, who ty. has led Rhame Avenue since Aug. of 2022 With nearly five decades of experience and whose resignation takes effect Aug. in public education, Lederer has held 27. District officials said the search for the leadership positions at every level of school’s next permanent principal will school administration. He began his continue while Lederer serves in the administrative career in 1976 as assistant interim role. principal of Lindenhurst Junior High Bixhorn’s 2022 appointment marked a School before serving as principal of Lin- return to Rhame Avenue, where he had denhurst Senior High School, Oldfield previously worked as a classroom teacher, Middle School and Harborfields Senior elementary math specialist and adminisHigh School. He later spent seven years as trative intern before taking on leadership superintendent of the Lindenhurst Union roles in other school districts. Free School District before continuing his During his time leading Rhame Avecareer in a variety of interim principal nue, Bixhorn emphasized building relaand superintendent roles throughout Nas- tionships among students, staff and famisau and Suffolk counties. lies. Speaking with the Herald about his Lederer holds a master’s degree in edu- approach to the school, he pointed to the cational administration and supervision strength of the community and the from New York University and earned his importance of collaboration. bachelor’s degree in biology from Long “The staff is caring, and the communiIsland University. ty is eager to partner with the school,” As interim principal, Lederer will Bixhorn told the Herald. “I am excited to oversee all aspects of Rhame Avenue Ele- collaborate with all the stakeholders to mentary School while working closely foster a safe and caring school environwith teachers, staff and district adminis- ment that promotes student success and trators to ensure a smooth transition. Dis- well-being.” trict officials said students and families Lederer will now be tasked with procan expect the school’s instructional providing continuity as Rhame Avenue pregrams, extracurricular activities and pares to welcome students back for the daily operations to continue without 2026-27 school year. His previous experiinterruption as the search for a perma- ence leading two other East Rockaway nent principal moves forward. schools gives him familiarity with the disSuperintendent James DeTommaso trict’s students, staff and educational propraised Lederer’s leadership and said his grams as officials begin the process of previous service in East Rockaway made selecting Rhame Avenue’s next permahim a natural choice for the position. nent leader.

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East Rockaway resident Kate Santoli was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Santoli is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To earn dean’s list recognition, students in the college must achieve a semester grade

point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least 14 graded units. Washington University in St. Louis recognized Santoli for her academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. — Kayla Dechter

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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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CALENDAR embark on a guided outdoor tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. Everyone discovers the wonders of nature in a fun and hands-on way. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in a LEGO free-play area. $22 per adult, $20 ages 62+, $12 child. Registration required.

Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Summer Car Shows every Thursday evening along Atlantic Avenue. Check out the classic, vintage and modern cars, entertainment and food and drinks available from local bars and restaurants. Residents and visitors are invited to bring family and friends to enjoy the weekly showcase of vehicles and entertainment in downtown Lynbrook. • Where: Atlantic Avenue between Stauderman and Merrick Road • Time: Ongoing Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., through Aug. 27 • Contact: lynbrookusa.com

Neil Diamond tribute

Fans of Neil Diamond can relive the legendary singersongwriter’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

Aug Tunes with Ozzmosis

Rock out to the music of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath as Ozzmosis, a nationally touring tribute band, closes the Village of Lynbrook’s free summer concert series at Greis Park with an evening of classic heavy metal hits. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for this family-friendly outdoor concert. • Where: 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook • Time: 7-9 p.m. • Contact: Lynbrook Rec Department at (516) 5998000

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 2-3 p.m., also Aug. 26 • Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048

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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

Take Flight

Old Westbury 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 • 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

Aug Pianomania! Plaza Theatrical

Productions welcomes everyone to take a Rock ‘n’ Roll rollercoaster ride through one of the most explosive and influential musical styles of the 20th century. Jared Freiburg’s highenergy celebration of the 1950s highligts music made famous by

the most prolific piano entertainers from that era (including Little Richard, Ray Charles, and more) as well as many of the artists who influenced them and were influenced by them (Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, and even Billy Joel). This show has electrified audiences worldwide by showcasing Jared’s incredible virtuosity on a cavalcade of rockand-roll, blues, jazz, and country hits. • Where: Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont • Time: 2:30 p.m. • Contact: PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870

Aug Lynbrook Mayor’s Golf Outing

The Lynbrook Community Chest Mayor’s Golf Outing will take place at both Inwood Country Club and The Seawane Club. Co-sponsored by the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, the annual outing will honor Bruce Levitt of Mur-Lee’s, Michael Paladino of Malatesta Paladino Inc., and Dr. Ben Tieniber of Lynbrook High School. The event will include brunch, golf, cocktails and dinner, with proceeds

supporting community initiatives through the Lynbrook Community Chest. • Where: Inwood Country Club & The Seawane Club • Time: Registration: 9:30– 11:30 a.m. Brunch: 10:30 a.m. • Shotgun Start: 11:30 a.m. at Seawane Club; Noon at Inwood Country Club Cocktails/Dinner: 5 p.m. at Inwood Country Club • Contact: Lynbrook Village Hall at (516) 599-8300.

Travel back to the 1980s at the Ultimate ‘80s Party with St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus, at a fundraiser benefiting Last Chance Animal Rescue. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite ‘80s attire and enjoy an evening of music, dancing, dinner, drinks, raffles and more, with proceeds helping provide shelter, medical care and homes for animals in need. RSVP by Aug. 8. Tickets are $60. • Where: 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook • Time: 7-11 p.m. • Contact: (516) 902-6270

Aug ‘What the World Needs Now’

Plaza Theatrical Productions welcomes everyone to a tribute to Burt Bacharach’s iconic music. The exhilarating concert honors the timeless masterpieces of the legendary American composer. This dynamic tribute breathes new life into Bacharach’s cherished classics, offering a vibrant mix of beloved hits like “Walk On By” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” along with hidden gems that deserve the spotlight.

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• Where: 130 Hewlett Point Ave., East Rockaway • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 292-9000

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Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Seasonal Sprouts offers is a LEGOthemed adventure for young explorers. Children (ages 4–10)

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Knights of Columbus hosts annual Family BBQ to reconnect, welcome new families and celebrate the summer season in a relaxed setting. The Family BBQ is one of several community events hosted each year by the St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus. In addition to social gatherings, the council organizes fundraisers and service projects throughout the year that support local charitable causes, the parish and community outreach initiatives.

A child proudly displayed fresh face paint while cooling off with a drink at the St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus Family BBQ.

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The St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus welcomed members, families and friends to its annual Family BBQ this summer, bringing the Lynbrook community together for an afternoon of food, games and fellowship at the council hall on Hempstead Avenue. Guests enjoyed a traditional barbecue featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and other summer favorites while children and adults took part in lawn games and activities throughout the event. The annual gathering gave members an opportunity

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX9, -againstKEITH MCNALLY, 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 November 1, 2018, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX9 is the Plaintiff and KEITH MCNALLY, 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 1, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 43 WRIGHT AVENUE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563; and the following tax map identification: 37-504-152. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 010010/2015. Joshua Brookstein, 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. 161426

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST, NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/B/O HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2007-3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3, Plaintiff AGAINST SONIA F. GARNES AKA SONIA GARNES, ORLANDO FINDLAYTER INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF YVETTE FINDLAYTER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 23, 2019, and Ex Parte Order Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 13, 2026, 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 September 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 67 Lawrence Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 54, Lot 219. Approximate amount of judgment $516,776.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003213/2017. George Esernio, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-000730 90910 161486 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF DECISION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold DECISIONS on Thursday, August 27th, 2026 at 5:30 P.M. in the Board Room at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive,

Lynbrook, NY 11563, on the following cases: #1032 -190 Earle Avenue, Lynbrook, #1033 -21 Washington Avenue, Lynbrook, #1034 -159 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, Ginger Fuentes, Chair Person of the Board of Zoning Appeals, Brian Stanton, Superintendent, Department of Buildings Lynbrook Publish 1X 161735

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 68-2026 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, both 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. 68-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 68-2026, to amend Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations. 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 161675 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB13, -againstROBERT BRUSH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF ALFRED A. BRUSH, 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 June 4, 2026, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB13 is the Plaintiff and ROBERT BRUSH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF ALFRED A. BRUSH, 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 14, 2026 at 2:30PM, premises known as 4 EVERETT STREET, LYNBROOK, NY 11563; and the following tax map identification: 42-16701-817. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCOPORATED VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 005335/2015. Merik R. Aaron, 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. 161744

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Residents fill the lawn at Greis Park during the Lynbrook Recreation Center’s “Rock into Summer” concert on June 13. The park hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, including concerts, festivals and youth recreation programs.

Village seeks bids for Greis Park entrance improvements By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com

The Lynbrook Village Board approved advertising for bids for new gateway signs and concrete foundations at Greis Park as part of planned improvements to one of the village’s busiest recreational spaces. During the July 13 meeting, trustees authorized the village to seek sealed bids for two custom gateway signs, with proposals due Sept. 10. The board also approved seeking bids for four concrete foundations associated with the project. Mayor Alan Beach said bids will be publicly opened after the submission dead-

line and reviewed by the village. “All bids will be submitted on a form supplied by the village clerk,” Beach said. He added that “the Board of Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids if they’re not in the best interest of the village.” Greis Park serves as a hub for recreation and community events throughout the year, hosting the annual Lynbrook Titans Carnival, summer concerts, movie nights, youth sports and numerous village-sponsored programs. Village officials said the new gateway signs are intended to enhance the park’s entrance as improvements continue.

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2006-6, HOME EQUITY PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6, -againstELIZABETH WOLK, 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 29, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2006-6, HOME EQUITY PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6 is the Plaintiff and ELIZABETH WOLK, 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 14, 2026 at 2:30PM, premises known as 259 FOREST AVENUE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563; and the following tax map identification: 38-464-28A & 28B. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed

Judgment Index No.: 605955/2022. Louis B. Imbroto, 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. 161738 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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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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letters Time to stop Liberty Water rate increases To the Editor: Merrick and Bellmore residents face an outrageous 37 percent water bill increase requested by Liberty Utilities. Coupled with annual hikes of 13 percent to 17 percent between 2024 and 2026, our water costs will have nearly doubled since Liberty took control in 2022. Forcing neighbors to absorb another massive increase for a basic necessity is unacceptable when a solution already exists to lower our water bills. In November 2021, New York state created the South Nassau Water Authority to transition our water system into a public, taxexempt entity. Because public authorities operate without corporate profits or special tax burdens, this transition would immediately lower our water bills. Yet nearly five years later, the SNWA board has made no tangible

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-

Letters progress. There is no timeline for the transition, no contract for sale, and no negotiations on sale price. Meanwhile, the Republican-controlled Town of Hempstead, under Supervisor John Ferretti, and the Nassau County Legislature, under Executive Bruce Blakeman, who appointed the SNWA board, remain silent. They refuse to pressure the board to act or replace them for their inaction. The longer our elected officials fail to act, the more residents will see unnecessary increases in the cost of basic necessities. Residents must stop accepting this broken status quo. We must show up, speak out, and demand that our officials deliver the public water system promised years ago.

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 stjhate 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.

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.

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