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The Lynbrook village board recognized Dr. Alan Baum and Crawford Animal Hospital at its July 13 meeting, honoring the longtime veterinarian for nearly six decades of service to the Lynbrook community. Baum, 86, developed an interest in veterinary medicine long before he purchased Crawford Animal Hospital, on Merrick Road, from Dr. John Crawford in 1968. He recalled that his mother kept a composition he wrote in second grade in which he declared his intention to become a veterinarian. Baum attended Cornell University’s Col-

lege of Agriculture from 1958 to 1960 before entering Cornell’s veterinary school, from which he graduated in 1964. After working at veterinary clinics in Greenvale and Cedarhurst, he took over Crawford’s practice 58 years ago, and has treated the community’s pets at 690 Merrick Road ever since. “In many instances, I am serving the third generation of local families,” Baum said as he accepted the village’s recognition last month. Other members of his family followed him into veterinary medicine. Baum’s brother, Gary, also graduated from Cornell’s veterinary school, and joined him at Crawford in ContinueD on pAge 5

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Lynbrook village officials and community leaders gathered for the ribbon cutting marking the completion of the new pedestrian walkway connecting Atlantic Avenue and Broadway.

New walkway connects Lynbrook’s downtown By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com

The Village of Lynbrook celebrated the completion of its new pedestrian walkway connecting Broadway and Atlantic Avenue with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 9, marking the end of a project designed to improve access to the heart of the village’s downtown. Mayor Alan Beach and members of the Village Board were joined by State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Nassau County Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce President Michela Argento-Serra and other community members to officially open the walkway. The newly renovated passage provides pedestrians with a direct connection between Broadway and the shops and restaurants along Atlantic Avenue. Improvements include new brickwork, upgraded lighting, stucco work and decorative archways, creating a more welcoming entrance to the village’s business district. The project received funding through Empire State Development, which Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick credited with helping the village invest in its downtown.

New brickwork and upgraded lighting line the completed pedestrian walkway, part of Lynbrook’s ongoing efforts to improve access and beautify its downtown business district.

“We appreciate the support and funding from Empire State Development to invest in our community, and I was happy to work with the Village on this effort,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick wrote on Facebook. Ryder said the completed walkway will make it easier for residents and visitors to reach businesses along Atlantic Avenue from Broadway. “This beautiful new walkway will provide easier access to the shops and restaurants along Atlantic Avenue from Broadway, creating a great connection for residents and visitors alike,” Ryder wrote on Facebook. The ribbon cutting came less than a month after village officials reported that the project was nearing completion. At the July 13 Village Board meeting, Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Paladino said only finishing work remained and described the walkway as “a great asset to the village.” With construction now complete, the walkway adds another pedestrian connection to Lynbrook’s downtown while supporting the village’s continuing efforts to improve and beautify its commercial district.

The newly completed entrance to Lynbrook’s pedestrian walkway opens onto Atlantic Avenue, providing a direct connection to Broadway and the village’s downtown businesses.

Live music added to the celebration as community members gathered on Atlantic Avenue for the opening of Lynbrook’s newly renovated pedestrian walkway.

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Students celebrate graduation at the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center earlier this year. The Lynbrook School District is expanding its early childhood offerings for the 202627 school year, opening a third Universal Pre-Kindergarten site at Our Lady of Peace.

Universal Pre-K expanding with a third site at church The Lynbrook School District is expanding its Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2026-27 school year with the addition of a third site at Our Lady of Peace. Superintendent Dr. Paul Lynch provided an update on the program during the Aug. 12 Board of Education meeting, announcing that the new location will join the district’s existing UPK sites as it prepares to welcome students for the new school year. Enrollment in the program is also nearing capacity. Lynch told trustees that only two seats remained available as of the meeting, both of which are located at the JCC site. “We have two seats left,” Lynch said. “Those seats will be at the JCC.” The addition of Our Lady of Peace gives the district another location for its Universal Pre-K program as families prepare for the start of classes in September. The expansion comes as the district continues preparations across its schools and programs ahead of the first day of school on Sept. 2. With registration nearly full, Lynch said the district is close to completing enrollment for the upcoming year. The district will begin the 2026-27 school year Sept. 2, the same day the Board of Education is scheduled to hold _______

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Our Lady of Peace will serve as the Lynbrook School District’s third Universal Pre-Kindergarten site for the 2026-27 school year as the district expands its UPK program. its next monthly meeting at Lynbrook High School. — Kayla Dechter

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Baum’s career in Lynbrook spans generations 1969. His nephew, Dr. Josh Baum, graduating from Cornell in 2001, and joined the practice the following year, after completing an internship at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan. Baum also became involved with the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association early in his career, helping to coordinate emergency veterinary coverage among area practices. The system eventually evolved into the Nassau Animal Emergency Clinic, which he served three terms as president. Over the decades, Baum has seen his profession transformed. When he began practicing, he said, veterinarians were predominantly men, while the field today is mostly women. He has also seen major changes in in the technology available to doctors. “There were just a few laboratory tests available when I started,” he said. “Now there are a great many more.” He pointed to advances in radiography and the increased availability of MRI, CT and ultrasound imaging as examples of how dramatically veterinary care has advanced during his career. Baum practiced continuously until May 2018, when surgery forced him to step away from his work for several years. Eventually, however, he decided that he wasn’t ready to leave veterinary medicine behind, and returned to Crawford on a reduced schedule. These days he works about 25 hours a week. His career has been rewarding, but Baum said that his family has remained his proudest accomplishment. He and his wife, Andrea, have three adult children and five grandchildren. Andrea also spent years working at Crawford in a variety of roles, from receptionist to veterinary technician. The village board presented Baum with a citation

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Dr. Alan Baum has practiced veterinary medicine in Lynbrook since 1968, and continues to work about 25 hours a week at Crawford Animal Hospital. recognizing his decades of service and Crawford Animal Hospital’s longstanding presence in the community. He thanked Mayor Alan Beach and the trustees, as well as his family members, friends and neighbors who attended the meeting. “Thank you again for my honor,” he said.

Dr. Alan Baum as a member of the Cornell university Veterinary School class of 1964. Baum went on to purchase Crawford Animal Hospital in Lynbrook in 1968, beginning a nearly six-decade-long career serving local families.

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Hofstra University’s women’s soccer team encountered plenty of gridlock during last year’s 6-5-7 season that featured seven straight ties and is seeking a breakthrough fall that yields a deep postseason run. The Pride’s historic draw streak lasted a month from Aug. 28 to Sept. 28 as part of a frustrating campaign in which Hofstra finished 3-3-3 in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and qualified for the conference tournament with a 3-2 win at Stony Brook in the regularseason finale. The Seawolves ended Hofstra’s season four days later with a 2-1 overtime win in the CAA North Division quarterfinals created plenty of hunger for the Pride’s 14 returning players. “They were disappointed in the way it ended,” said 21st-year Hofstra head coach Simon Riddiough. “They have all worked very hard and had good energy in the preseason but we are very young with a lot of new players.” Hofstra will look for more wins with a largely new roster that includes 13 newcomers. The Pride lost nearly 80 percent of last year’s scoring. The top returning scorers are junior forward Hailey Moschitta and senior defender Alexia Des Croisselles, who each tallied two goals apiece. Riddiough said he hopes for a collective scoring effort this fall with a number of potential goal scorers in Maggie Peterson, Kendyl Peterson and Jadyn Hsu at the forward position along with freshman midfielder Mia Claro, an AllState player from Kellenberg. Veteran fifth-year midfielder Amy Meadows also could be a key offensive force and she tallied Hofstra’s lone goal in a season-opening 3-1 loss at St. Joseph’s on Aug. 15. Senior midfielder Alexia Bromfield, who came off bench to score a late tying goal in Hofstra’s 1-1 draw with Columbia on Aug. 21, adds to Hofstra’s offensive depth. “We’re going to be relying on a collective team effort,” Riddiough said. “Set pieces are going to be especially important.” The backline is anchored by senior fender Sasha McTiffin, a preseason AllCAA honorable mention selection. The defense also returns Des Croisselles, junior Emma Johnson and sophomore Jessica Martin. Senior Jill Conlon, a former two-time All-County player at Calhoun High School in North Merrick, adds depth to the defensive roster after missing last season with an injury. Freshman Ryann Zydor, who earned All-State honors at Oceanside High School, is another local product who could see playing time on

Hofstra’s defense is anchored by senior Sasha McTiffin, a preseason All-CAA honorable mention selection. the backline. The defense will be aided by the return of junior goalkeeper Lilly Bailey, a Perth, Australia native, who posted four shutouts and 52 saves last season. “She’s very good with her feet and is very athletic,” Riddiough said of Bailey. “She needs to become a bit more commanding with her communication, but outside of that I’m pretty content with how she is as a goalkeeper.” Hofstra will next host Fordham Aug.

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27 at 7 p.m. and then return home on Sept. 13 to face Ivy League power Brown for a Sunday matinee starting at 1 p.m. The Pride kickoff CAA play on Sept. 20 against Towson at 1 p.m. The Pride were picked to finish third in the CAA’s six-team North Division behind Stony Brook and Monmouth and ahead of Towson, Northeastern and Drexel. A top three standings finish would qualify Hofstra for a 10th straight CAA playoffs and 19th time in 21 years since Riddiough took com-

mand of the program with a chance to earn an automatic qualifier into the NCAA Tournament. “There’s going to be a lot of parity and hopefully by the time conference play starts we’ve got ourselves sorted and we can challenge people and get ourselves into the playoffs again,” Riddiough said. “We’re a young team and we’re going to learn and take our lumps early and hopefully by conference season we’ll be ready to get some results.”

Rhame Avenue Principal Jack Bixhorn to step down “I know the students are ready to learn,” Bixhorn told the Herald in 2024. “The staff is caring, and the community is eager to partner with the school. I am excited to collaborate with all stakeholders to foster a safe and caring school environment that promotes student success and well-being.” Before becoming principal, Bixhorn built much of his educational career in East Rockaway. After teaching algebra and special education in the Bronx, he joined Rhame Avenue, where he taught sixth-grade math and science before becoming the school’s elementary math specialist. One of his most memorable projects came in 2017, when he encouraged sixthgrade students to write letters to state lawmakers explaining how additional Foundation Aid funding could benefit their education. The initiative gave students a voice in advocating for resources for their school while teaching them about civic engagement. Following his time in East Rockaway, Bixhorn served as assistant principal at Robert Frost Middle School in Deer Park before joining the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, where he worked as K-12 mathematics supervisor and later director of technology and data before returning to Rhame Avenue as principal. Lederer brings nearly five decades of experience in public education to the

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Jack Bixhorn, who was appointed principal of Rhame Avenue Elementary School in 2022, will step down effective Aug. 27 after the East Rockaway Board of Education accepted his resignation during a special meeting on July 30. interim role. He began his administrative career in 1976 as assistant principal of Lindenhurst Junior High School and later served as principal of Lindenhurst Senior High School, Oldfield Middle School and Harborfields Senior High School. He also spent seven years as superintendent of the Lindenhurst school district and has since served in a number of interim prin-

cipal and superintendent positions across Nassau and Suffolk counties. He holds a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Long Island University. As interim principal, Lederer will oversee Rhame Avenue’s daily operations and work with teachers, staff and district administrators as the search for a permanent principal continues. DeTommaso said Lederer’s experience and previous service in East Rockaway made him a strong choice to guide the school through the transition. “Neil has been an outstanding leader, trusted mentor and friend throughout my career,” DeTommaso said. “His experience, integrity and commitment to students make him the ideal person to lead Rhame Avenue during this transition. I am confident that he will once again answer the call to serve East Rockaway, and I know our students, staff and families will be in exceptional hands.” The July 30 special meeting lasted just a few minutes, with trustees unanimously approving Bixhorn’s resignation and Lederer’s employment agreement before adjourning. District officials said the search for Rhame Avenue’s next permanent principal will continue while Lederer leads the school on an interim basis. — Kayla Dechter

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Rhame Avenue Elementary School will once again be searching for a new principal after the East Rockaway Board of Education accepted the resignation of Jack Bixhorn during a special meeting on July 30. The board unanimously approved Bixhorn’s resignation, which takes effect Aug. 27. Trustees also approved an employment agreement for Neil Lederer, a veteran educator who will serve as interim principal while the district searches for a permanent replacement, and authorized Superintendent James DeTommaso to execute the agreement on the district’s behalf. Lederer is already familiar with the East Rockaway school community, having previously served as interim principal of both East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School and Centre Avenue Elementary School. District officials said his familiarity with the district will help provide continuity for Rhame Avenue students, staff and families during the transition. Bixhorn returned to Rhame Avenue as principal in August 2022, succeeding Dr. Aysesha McArthur. His appointment marked a homecoming after previously serving the school as a classroom teacher, elementary math specialist and administrative intern. At the time of his appointment, Bixhorn said he looked forward to working with students, families and staff to continue building a positive school culture.

Lynbrook students to cast ballots like real voters By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com

Lynbrook High School students will experience Election Day in a new way this fall, casting ballots using official voting equipment as part of their class officer elections through a $2,000 New York State United Teachers Civic Readiness Grant. The grant, secured through a collaboration between social studies teacher and student gover nment adviser Nicole DiBenedetto and Lynbrook Teachers Association President Craig Kirchenberg, will allow students to participate in an authentic voting experience designed to introduce them to the election process before they become eligible to vote. “There were tons of options you could do with the grant, but this was something we had talked about doing in the past,” DiBenedetto said. “It was a good opportunity to do that with money we wouldn’t have to spend as a district.” Instead of voting through a Microsoft Form, as students have in previous years, they will check in using electronic poll books before receiving one of four ballots tailored to their grade level. Students will then cast their votes for class president, vice president, secretary and treasurer using the same type of voting machines used in public elections. DiBenedetto is working with the Nassau County Board of Elections to prepare

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Board of Education President Lesli Deninno, left, Lynbrook Teachers Association President Craig Kirchenberg, social studies teacher Nicole DiBenedetto and Superintendent Dr. Paul Lynch celebrate the district’s $2,000 New York State United Teachers Civic Readiness Grant, which will fund an authentic voting experience for Lynbrook High School students. the ballots, while the 2026-27 Lynbrook High School Student Government SLATE will help coordinate the election process. Principal Matthew Sarosy said the initiative will allow students to take what they learn about civic engagement in the classroom and put it into practice. “This initiative gives our students the opportunity to move beyond learning about civic engagement in the classroom and experience it firsthand,” Sarosy said. “By participating in an authentic election process through student government, stu-

dents are developing an understanding of the importance of informed decisionmaking and seeing how their voices can help shape their school community.” The election process will begin during the first week of school, with elections scheduled for Sept. 17. Students interested in running for office will attend an informational meeting, submit a teacher recommendation and campaign platform, and receive approval before campaigning begins. Their platforms will be shared through school communications, and

DiBenedetto hopes to expand publicity through social media. “I hope they’ll see what it looks like to be an active citizen,” DiBenedetto said. “By having every student vote during their social studies classes and having kids campaign more, there will be more excitement and buzz around it.” DiBenedetto said members of the 202627 high school SLATE, who were elected in June, are already looking forward to helping organize the election. The project also complements the school’s broader focus on civic engagement. Lynbrook seniors have the opportunity to earn the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness by completing projects that address community needs. As one example, DiBenedetto said students in John Cornicello’s AP Government class wrote a letter to Mayor Alan Beach last year requesting improvements to the crosswalk outside the high school. The effort led to the installation of blinking lights on a nearby stop sign to improve pedestrian safety. Kirchenberg, who learned about the grant through NYSUT, worked with DiBenedetto throughout the application process before presenting the grant award to the district. “I hope the kids enjoy doing it — the campaigning, the voting — because it’s something fun and different that they’re not used to,” DiBenedetto said.

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For 13-year-old Emma Berk, eight years at Lynbrook’s Temple Am Echad religious school have meant more than learning Hebrew, studying Jewish traditions and preparing for her bat mitzvah. They have helped her build friendships, gain confidence and think about how she will carry what she has learned into the future. “I have learned so much during my time at Temple Am Echad; it’s hard to talk about just one,” Berk said. “Something that really comes to mind is learning the importance of handing down my knowledge and traditions to younger generations.” Helping children develop their own connection to Judaism is at the heart of Temple Am Echad’s approach to religious education. Cantor Elana Bell, the temple’s cantorial soloist and new religious school director, said that means going beyond learning Hebrew or preparing for a b’nai mitzvah, the Jewish coming-of-age milestone. “The ultimate goal of the religious school, in my opinion, is to not only teach kids the nuts and bolts of Judaism, how to read the alef-bet and Torah, but how to take the values of Judaism and use them to be a good person in the world,” Bell said. Bell joined Temple Am Echad last year, tutoring b’nai mitzvah students and teaching seventh grade in addition to serving as cantorial soloist. She became religious school director this July. Stephanie Brizard, a newly elected member of the temple’s board of directors and co-chair of its religious school committee, has also experienced the program as a parent. Her oldest daughter began attending in 2015 after friends encouraged her to join and celebrated her bat mitzvah this past March. Brizard said the school gives children a foundation in Jewish traditions while

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Harrison Berk, Emma Berk’s brother and a rising fourth-grader, takes part in an activity at Temple Am Echad’s religious school. allowing families to find their own ways of observing them. “Not everyone’s Passover will look exactly the same,” she said. “We learn Torah and how to apply and put a spin on it to make it your own and keep the traditions and customs that make Judaism what it is.” For Ben Wertheimer, 13, who will begin eighth grade at Oceanside Middle School in September, that personal connection developed over his years at Temple Am Echad. Before religious school, he said, Judaism did not hold much meaning for him because he knew little about it. Now, after lear ning Hebrew and exploring Jewish holidays, heritage and culture, he sees the experience differently. “I can look back on and see that it was a crucial part of my Jewish life for the future,” Ben said. Bell said Temple Am Echad welcomes families with different levels of religious observance, including interfaith families and those who may not practice many traditions at home. Children can learn what traditions mean and experience them without an expectation that every family observe Judaism identically.

Temple Am Echad students and adults participate in a group activity, one of the ways the religious school incorporates shared experiences into Jewish education.

“We hope the religious school is a place where they can learn and participate in traditions without judgment,” Bell said. “It’s more the values we want them to take throughout life.” This year, Temple Am Echad is bringing back the ShalomLearning curriculum, which organizes lessons around seven Jewish values. Students will learn prayers, history and Hebrew while exploring how those values apply to their lives, with music, art and holiday activities incorporated into the program. For Berk, sharing those experiences with other Jewish children has been one of the most meaningful parts. “One of the things I enjoy the most about being part of a religious school and spending time with other Jewish kids is that we all share a special bond with each other since we all have had similar learning journeys,” she said. Those shared journeys become particularly meaningful as students prepare for their bar or bat mitzvahs. Ben said learning unfamiliar melodies, words and prayers was challenging, but his teachers patiently guided him through the process. “I really did put in effort to make this

special day in my Jewish life one to never forget,” he said. His mother, Jordana Wertheimer, said seeing that work come together during his bar mitzvah was a proud moment for the family. “Watching him stand on the bimah with such confidence in both his Hebrew readings and understanding of his Torah portion was more than we could have imagined,” she said. “We owe this to the wonderful guidance of the Rabbi and religious school program at Temple Am Echad.” Berk similarly credited the program with giving her the confidence to learn the material and lead her bat mitzvah service. But Temple Am Echad’s leaders do not want those milestones to mark the end of students’ Jewish education. Bell said one of her priorities is keeping older students involved through discussion-based programming for eighth-graders and up and opportunities for teens to assist younger classes. Berk already hopes to do just that. Since becoming a bat mitzvah, she continues to attend services and community activities when she can and wants to help younger students reach the milestone themselves. “Hopefully this year I will be able to help the younger classes achieve their B’nai Mitzvah goals,” Berk said. Ben, meanwhile, said he would tell younger students that religious school will introduce them to people who can “guide and support” them as they grow. For Bell, there is no single way students must carry Judaism with them once they leave religious school. Instead, she hopes they leave with the knowledge and experiences to determine what it will mean in their own lives. “Whatever role Judaism plays in their life, I hope they know they have a welcoming community waiting for them,” Bell said.

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East Rockaway elementary students will return to classrooms this fall with a new math curriculum, as the district prepares to launch Eureka Math² for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Superintendent James DeTommaso announced the rollout during the Board of Education’s Aug. 18 meeting, saying teachers have been preparing for the change since last spring. “We started professional development last spring for East Rockaway fifth graders put classroom concepts into pracour teaching staff, tice during Entrepreneur Day on June 2. This fall, students in a n d we w a n t t o kindergarten through sixth grade will continue building their ensure that when math skills through the district’s new Eureka Math² curriculum. students walk in the door in September implemented across the district’s elementhat they’re fully prepared,” DeTommaso tary grades beginning with the 2026-27 said. school year. The new prog ram was selected “We’re very excited about what the through a committee process and will be Eureka Math program is going to do for

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Fifth graders at Centre Avenue and Rhame Avenue schools took part in Entrepreneur Day on June 2, where they showcased their entrepreneurial skills during Entrepreneur Day, presenting products they designed, marketed and sold to visitors from the school community. East Rockaway students in kindergarten through sixth grade will begin using the district’s new Eureka Math² curriculum when they return to classrooms for the 2026-27 school year. the students in East Rockaway,” DeTommaso said. The rollout comes as district administrators finish preparations for the new school year. DeTommaso said administra-

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The St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus will host three September events designed to bring the Lynbrook community together while supporting the council’s ongoing charitable and community service efforts. From karaoke and salsa dancing to a friendly dice tournament, the events offer residents several opportunities to socialize and support one of the village’s longstanding service organizations.

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Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply looking for a fun night out, the Knights of Columbus will host Karaoke Night on Friday, Sept. 18, from 8 to 11 p.m., at its hall at 78 Hempstead Ave. Guests can enjoy music provided by Top Shelf Karaoke, a cash bar and an evening of entertainment with friends and neighbors. Admission is $15 with advance registration or $20 at the door, and the event is one of several community fundraisers the council hosts throughout the year to support its charitable programs and local outreach initiatives. No singing experience is necessary, giving everyone a chance to grab a microphone, choose a favorite song or simply cheer on other performers. The event offers another way for the council to continue its work in the community.

The council’s LCR Roll the Dice tournament returns Sunday, Sept. 20, beginning at 1 p.m. Participants will compete in the popular Left, Center, Right dice game for a chance to win a $500 grand prize, while second- and third-place winners will receive $250 and $100, respectively. The $25 registration fee includes snacks, soda, water, coffee and dessert, and seating is limited, so advance registration is required. The game is easy to learn, making the tournament open to newcomers as well as those who have played before. The event combines friendly competition with fundraising to help the Knights continue their service to the parish and surrounding community. The afternoon also gives residents another opportunity to gather at the Knights’ Lynbrook hall while competing for one of the three cash prizes.

Residents interested in learning a new skill can sign up for a four-week salsa dance series taught by professional instructor Lourdes Cruz. Classes will be held Wednesdays — Sept. 16, 23 and 30, and Oct. 7 — from 7 to 8 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Registration costs $65 per person or $120 per couple, making it an affordable opportunity for beginners and experienced dancers alike to enjoy a fun social activity while supporting the council’s community programming. The four-week format gives several opportunities to learn and practice their moves under Cruz’s instruction. The series also provides a social setting for residents to meet other community members while trying a new activity.

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The St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus welcomed families from across the community to its annual Family BBQ on Aug. 2, filling the council hall on Hempstead Avenue with music, food and activities for all ages. The summer gathering drew roughly 80 to 100 families, according to Donna Ferrara of the Knights of Columbus Events Team, who said the day was designed to give residents an opportunity to enjoy time together while celebrating the community that has long supported the organization. “There’s so much good, fun stuff to say about the day,” Ferrara said. “All the fun, smiles, laughter and good times for the community was the reward for the volunteers of St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus.” Music by DJ Lindell kept the festivities going throughout the afternoon, with children and adults taking to the dance floor for favorites including the “Cha Cha Slide” and the “Chicken Dance.” Outside, families had plenty of entertainment to choose from. Children and adults climbed aboard a pirate ship ride, while face painting transformed guests with colorful and unique designs. Ferrara said the cheers and laughter coming from the activities helped capture the spirit of the gathering. “Smiles were everywhere,” she said. The Knights’ grill team kept hamburgers and hot dogs coming throughout the event, while ice cones offered guests a way to cool down during the summer afternoon. Local businesses also participated in the festivities, including D1 Training of Franklin Square, which introduced children to safe and playful fitness activities. The barbecue is among a number of events organized by the St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus throughout the year. The Lynbrook council has been part of the community since 1921 and combines social gatherings with charitable fundraising and service projects. Throughout the year, the organization raises money for a variety of causes, including Ronald McDonald House, the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation and Honor Flight Long Island, among others. Ferrara said the council’s free community events are also intended as a way for the Knights to give back

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Celeste Chan, 4, front, and Hewitt Chan, 7, race on a bouncy house at the KOC barbecue. to the residents and families who support its charitable efforts throughout the year. “Our free community events are a way to celebrate and bring the community together as a thank you for helping make fundraisers always a success,” Ferrara said. Beyond fundraising, events like the annual barbecue give longtime members a chance to reconnect while welcoming new families and introducing residents to the organization’s work in Lynbrook. For the volunteers who spent the day grilling, organizing activities and helping families enjoy the festivities, Ferrara said seeing the community come together was its own reward. The Knights will continue its community programming later this year. Its next free event, a children’s Christmas party, is scheduled for Dec. 13.

Joe Grupski, Ali Verdi and Javon St. John, of D1 Training Franklin Square, introduced children to safe and playful fitness activities during the St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus Family BBQ on Aug. 2.

Isla Wilcox, 7, shoots a basketball at the blow-up hoop.

Abby Atias, left, and Yana Atias, of Party Fun 4 Kids, helped bring colorful entertainment to the St. Mary’s/ Maris Stella Knights of Columbus Family BBQ on Aug. 2.

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East Rockaway students will soon have a new opportunity to get their hands dirty and learn outside the classroom, as sixthgrade teacher Kristen Donovan prepares to open a community garden at Rhame Avenue Elementary School. Donovan, an avid home gardener who has grown fruit trees and vegetables for roughly 25 years, recently received a grant through the East Rockaway School District to establish the garden. “I actually just got a grant in my district,” Donovan said. “So I’m opening a community garden at my school.” Donovan shared the news while attending the Long Beach Public Library Garden Club’s third annual Tomatomania contest, where local gardeners gathered to show off their homegrown tomatoes and recipes. The event marked Donovan’s first meeting with the club, but gardening itself is nothing new for her. She entered a salsa-style recipe featuring both homegrown tomatoes and homegrown peaches, earning an honorable mention in the tastiest tomato recipe category. Donovan attended the event with Oceanside resident Marsha Volgyi, who won the contest’s biggest tomato category. The Long Beach Garden Club, an official library program organized by librarian Nicole Menzzasalma, meets monthly

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East Rockaway sixth-grade teacher Kristen Donovan, third from left, earned an honorable mention for her homegrown peach-tomato salsa at the Long Beach Garden Club’s annual Tomatomania competition. Joining her, from left, were Sheryl Beck, Elizabeth Pryke, garden club organizer Nicole Menzzasalma, Beverly Hansel-Silberstang and Marsha Volgyi. Donovan recently received a grant to open a community garden at her school in the East Rockaway School District. and gives area gardeners an opportunity to exchange plants, seeds and gardening advice. The club also maintains a community garden behind the Magnolia Senior Center, where members grow produce that is donated to the Long Beach Soup Kitchen.

Although the club has traditionally met during daytime hours, Menzzasalma announced that it will begin offering quarterly evening meetings — a change that Donovan said will allow her to become more involved. “I will be joining because I work dur-

ing the day,” Donovan said. “So I’ll be able to come on their nighttime sessions.” For Donovan, that involvement will come as she prepares to bring her own gardening experience into East Rockaway’s schools through the district’s new community garden at Rhame Avenue.

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Hundreds of golfers hit the links Aug. 17 for the Lynbrook Mayor’s Golf Outing, which brought a record 334 participants to Inwood Country Club and Seawane Club for a day of golf, fundraising and community support. The annual outing drew 222 golfers to Inwood and 112 to Seawane, nearly doubling last year’s turnout of about 200. About 260 people also registered for the dinner at Inwood, where winners from both courses were recognized. Proceeds from the outing primarily benefit the Lynbrook Community Chest, which assists local residents facing financial hard-

ships, as well as veterans organizations and scholarship funds in Lynbrook and Malverne. This year’s outing honored longtime Lynbrook businessman Bruce Levitt, construction executive Michael V. Paladino and Lynbrook High School teacher Dr. Ben Tieniber for their contributions to the community. Golfers participated in contests throughout the day, including the returning “Beat the Junior” competition, hole-in-one opportunities and a new air cannon challenge. Outing chairman Jeffrey Greenfield credited the event’s growth to its honorees and the support of local residents and businesses. “This year is a tribute to the outstanding honorees and the business community and residents’ support,” Greenfield said.

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Jolson Festival marks 80 years By Iris Wiener

or many, Al Jolson is forever embraced as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer,” and honoring his legacy has become an annual tradition. Celebrating him every year is an unmissable moment for so many. As Jolson himself once said, “A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.” Judging by the enduring enthusiasm for his music and legacy, there will be no shortage of that encouragement at this year’s celebration. Fans of legendary entertainer Al Jolson will travel from as far away as Kentucky, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New Jersey when the Long Island • Saturday, Sept. 26, Jolson Festival returns next 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • To purchase tickets and for month, on Sept. 26. The more information, call Jan annual celebration takes Hernstat at (516) 678-3524 on added significance as it • Lambrou’s Catering Hall, marks the 80th anniversary 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park of “The Jolson Story,” the beloved film that inspired generations of Jolson admirers and serves as the theme of this year’s event. With the 27th festival in a span of more than 32 years, the event has grown into a national gathering for devotees of Jolson’s music and legacy. Jan Hernstat, who has served as president of the Al Jolson Society for more than 24 of those years, expects visitors from to make the pilgrimage to Lambrou’s Catering Hall in Island Park with gusto. According to Hernstat this year’s milestone anniversary has inspired even more people to attend. “Because this is the 80th anniversary of ‘The Jolson Story,’ it’s really about the movie and the love for Al Jolson,” he enthusiastically says. For Hernstat, the connection is deeply personal. As a child home sick from school, he stumbled upon “The Million Dollar Movie” and repeated television broadcasts of “The Jolson Story,” and found himself captivated. “They used to play the same movie eight or nine times in a row,” he recalls. “I must have watched ‘The Jolson Story’ five or six times, and that was it. I was hooked.” He notes that while Jolson dominated Broadway from 1911 through the mid-1920s, few living fans remember those performances firsthand. Instead, it was the Academy Awardwinning film that introduced audiences to his remarkable story and unforgettable songs. “Nobody’s alive to say they saw him on Broadway,” Hernstat says. “Why are people alive who can say they are Jolson fans? Because they saw ‘The Jolson Story.’ That movie took this old guy who was no longer relevant and made him

a superstar all over again.” Courtesy Jan Hernstat This year’s Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” in 1936. It entertainment lineup has was his final lead role in a musical film. been carefully built around that cinematic celebration. Tony Babino, known as “The Heart of Al Jolson,” is back, performing the film’s signature hits, while Richard Halpern will sing the songs featured during Jolson’s childhood scenes in the movie. Music historian Ed Greenbaum will present rare outtakes and songs that were considered for “The Jolson Story” but never made the final cut, offering fans a glimpse into what might Courtesy Iris Wiener have been. The festival Tony B., joined by Society President Jan Hernstat, left, wows also features Brian Gari, the crowd with his lively take on Jolson standards. grandson of entertainer Eddie Cantor; Noah Diamond portraying Groucho Marx; Bob Greenberg performing as Lou Costello, Curly Howard, Ralph Kramden and Oliver Hardy; Angelo Capone as Jerry Lewis; and comedian Jeff Greenberg. Hernstat especially enjoys his own playful interaction with “Groucho Marx” throughout the annual auction portion of the day. The inclusion of Jerry Lewis is especially fitting. Lewis and Dean Martin were lifelong Jolson admirers, and Lewis famously said that meeting Jolson was the only time he had ever been speechless. Hernstat relates that Jolson’s influence stretched far beyond one generation of entertainers. “He was the first superstar before the phrase was even coined,” he says. “He had universal appeal. He was a star in Europe and all over because of ‘The Jazz Singer.’” Yet even after decades of studying Jolson’s career, Hernstat still finds new discoveries. “You would think I’ve heard every song he ever recorded, but I haven’t. I don’t rush to hear and see everything, because when I discover something new, it’s exciting.” Looking back over more than three decades of organizing the festival, Hernstat shares that the greatest reward has been the people. He treasures the opportunity to meet classic entertainers who have attended over the years, along with the friendships formed among fans who return annually. He has begun to appreciate the broader impact of his work. “I am doing something that is making people feel good and helping people,” he reflects “I never looked at it like that when I started doing it, but now I know that’s what it is.” As the lights go up on another Long Island Jolson Festival, the celebration honors more than an entertainer — it will celebrate the film that ensured his music, charisma, and remarkable story would live on. Eighty years after “The Jolson Story” rekindled America’s love affair with Al Jolson, fans continue to gather for the same reason Hernstat did as a child: to relive the movie that first made them believe they were witnessing the world’s greatest entertainer.

Melissa Etheridge Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,”she sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song on her 17th studio album. Her concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Troy Ramey Troy Ramey is part troubadour, part crooner and all heart — an artist who blends emotional depth with timeless soul, captivating audiences with every note. With a voice that moves effortlessly between vulnerability and power, Troy doesn’t just perform — he shares pieces of his life, inviting listeners into the story with him. Raised in a music-ﬁlled household, Troy initially pursued athletics until the sudden loss of his father led him to discover the healing power of music. From singing at open mics in Boston to performing on national television as a Top 12 ﬁnalist on “The Voice,” Troy’s journey has been one of reinvention and resilience.

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.

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Annual Cruise Nights/Summer Car Shows

CALENDAR rockers ZZ Top.

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

Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce hosts its final evening of the annual Summer Car Show series. 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.

Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers

• Where: Atlantic Avenue between Stauderman and Merrick Road • Time: 6-9 p.m. • Contact: ynbrookusa.com

SEP ‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page. • Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing • Contact: aat hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220

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

Westbury AUG House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “Secrets of the Service Wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind

Australian Pink Floyd Show

The Australian Pink Floyd Show arrives at the Paramount on The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour, bringing the complete Pink Floyd Experience with a stunning laser show, massive inflatables, and more! The Australian Pink Floyd Show will take the stage with a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans worldwide. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state-ofthe-art LED screen technology and other special effects. Featuring a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers. The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David Gilmour and Rick Wright. Covering music from every era of Pink Floyd’s evolution, this tour highlights TAPFS’s unwavering commitment to the legacy of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright, and Mason, delivering an authentic and heartfelt tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd productions. In addition and in true Pink Floyd tradition, • Where: The Paramount, 370 huge inflatables include a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo. Reproducing the New York Ave., Huntington complete Pink Floyd experience and bringing the music to new audiences, TAPFS inspired a whole new genre of acts. So much more than a tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: ticketmaster.com is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept into the worldwide arena circuit. or paramountny.com the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required.

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

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: Noon-1 p.m., also Aug. 30-31 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to festive weekend to enjoy summer’s final days, inspired by Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects: Made with LEGO Bricks. Pack a picnic, explore the awardwinning outdoor exhibition, then enjoy live music, LEGO-themed crafts, freeplay building stations, lawn games and fun building challenges for all ages. It’s one of the last opportunities to experience the popular exhibition before it closes on Sept. 7. Included with admission.

Dancing Dream Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with Dancing Dream’s tribute to ABBA. This tribute act will take you back to the days when Swedish disco group ruled the music world with their great pop hits and memorable performances. The New York City-based ensemble was founded by two European singers in 2009 in hopes of transporting nostalgic audiences back to the happy and groovy times of the ‘70s. And they’ve since done just that. The seasoned musicians and talented lead singers (“Agnetha” and “Frida”) to take everyone on a nostalgic trip back to the glitz and glamour of the ‘70s with their beautiful harmonies, elaborate costumes and choreography.

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Bricknic Weekend

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m-5 p.m.; also Aug. 30 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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‘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. • Where: Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont • Time: 2:30 p.m. • Contact: PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870

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Summer sounds

• Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • When: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org

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Nature Connects

Nature Connects Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Seasonal Sprouts offers is a LEGO-themed adventure for young explorers. Children (ages 4–10) 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. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the exuberant rappersinger Flo Rida.

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

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Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The Barbershop Harmony Society chapter is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together.

Rockin’ on Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the iconic Texas blues, boogie

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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 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.

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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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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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

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-1 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, Against CAROL STARKMAN, FREDERICK STARKMAN A/K/A FRED STARKMAN A/K/A FREDERICK B. STARKMAN, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/11/2026, 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 9/17/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 61 5th Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518, 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 Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 042 Block 0000A-00 Lot 00220 and 00221. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $487,502.73 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 605740/2024 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. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 8/12/2026 File Number: 14-309465 CA 161856 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED BIDS will be received by the Village Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook on or before Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for furnishing the following: 2 CUSTOM GATEWAY SIGNS Specifications and contracts may be obtained at the Office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, or on the Village Website at www.lynbrookvillage.c om. All bids must be submitted on the form supplied by the Village Clerk. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids if they are not in the best interest of the Village. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES John Giordano, Village Administrator Lynbrook, New York 161951 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT sealed proposals will be received by the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, New York at which time they will be publicly opened and read and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: The purpose of this specification is to provide required information for the refurbishment of existing masonry ADA ramp and side entrance to Village Hall and all other appurtenances and incidentals necessary for the satisfactory completion of the work. The Documents

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Specifications can be examined at the Office of the Village Clerk at the Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, New York on or after Thursday, September 3, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, Monday through Friday, except on holidays. Contract Documents and Specifications, including bid proposal sheets, may be obtained upon payment of $50.00 to the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway. Such payment is nonrefundable. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond payable to the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway in the amount of five (5%) percent of the gross amount of the bid. All proposals and bonds must be upon forms furnished by the Village, and such documents submitted in any other form shall be subject to rejection. The Village encourages vendor/suppliers that are certified as a Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprise to participate in our bidding process. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, New York. Theresa E. Gaffney Village Clerk-Treasurer Dated: __________ Published: _______ 161950

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of September 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment

of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following location(s): BELLMORE ANTHONY AVENUE (TH 294/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Bellmore Avenue, west for a distance 40 feet. BELLMORE AVENUE (TH 347/26) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 50 feet north of the north curbline of Clubhouse Road, north for a distance 118 feet. EAST MEADOW CHESTNUT LANE (TH 345/26) North Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Prospect Avenue, west for a distance of 40 feet. CHESTNUT LANE (TH 345/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Prospect Avenue, west for a distance of 50 feet. (NR)EAST ROCKAWAY BAISLEY AVENUE (TH 348/26) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of North Boulevard, north for a distance of 43 feet. BAISLEY AVENUE (TH 348/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of North Boulevard, north for a distance of 30 feet. NORTH BOULEVARD (TH 348/26) North Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Baisley Avenue, east for a distance of 30 feet. LEVITTOWN SPRINGTIME LANE NORTH (TH 292/26) South Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Skylark Lane, east for a distance of 30 feet. MERRICK CENTRAL BOULEVARD (TH 299/26) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Berkshire Road, north for a distance of 55

feet. ROOSEVELT BROOKSIDE AVENUE (TH 302/26) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 10 feet north of the north curbline of Whitehouse Avenue, north for a distance of 270 feet. BROOKSIDE AVENUE (TH 302/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Whitehouse Avenue, south for a distance of 35 feet. SEAFORD WEST SEAMANS NECK ROAD (TH 187B/26) West Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 105 feet south of the south curbline of Demott Avenue, south for a distance of 434 feet. WANTAGH PARK AVENUE (TH 339/26) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 10 feet east of the east curbline of Wantagh Avenue, east for a distance of 105 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following location(s): WANTAGH WEST SEAMANS NECK ROAD (TH 187/26) West Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 105 feet south of the south curbline of Demott Avenue, south for a distance of 615 feet. (Adopted 6/9/26) PARK AVENUE North Side NO PARKING OR STANDING - from the east curbline of Wantagh Avenue, east for a distance of 100 feet. (Adopted 5/1/56) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. 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 161929 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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SCOPE celebrates 41st annual dinner meeting SCOPE Education Services welcomed school leaders from Lynbrook and East Rockaway to its 41st Annual Dinner Meeting for Superintendents and School Board Members on Aug. 11 at the Bourne Mansion in Oakdale. The annual gathering brought together superintendents and Board of Education members for an evening of networking and discussion about public education across the Long Island. George L. Duffy, executive director of SCOPE Education Services, welcomed attendees and announced that he will retire in January 2027 after 20 years with the organization. Dr. John Stimmel, SCOPE’s current deputy director, will succeed Duffy as executive director at the beginning of the year. Stimmel previously served as an assistant principal in the Three Village School District and a principal in Riverhead. He later held positions as principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent in the Sayville School District. During the meeting, Duffy also recognized newly appointed superintendents and school board members. Robert Vecchio, executive director of the NassauSuffolk School Boards Association, and Dr. Charles Dedrick, executive director of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, also addressed the gathering. Dedrick encouraged school leaders to continue putting students’ needs at the center of their work. “The race for excellence has no finish line,” SCOPE President Dr. Kenneth Bossert told attendees, emphasiz-

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Board of education members and school district administrators from across Long Island came together at the 41st Annual Dinner Meeting hosted by SCOPE Education Services at the Bourne Mansion on Aug. 11. ing the importance of educators continuing to strive for the best for their students and communities. Felicia Thomas-Williams, Long Island’s representative on the New York State Board of Regents, discussed SCOPE’s involvement with schools and thanked education leaders for their work on behalf of students. New York State Education Commissioner and University of the State of New York President Dr. Betty

Rosa closed the program by recognizing the work being done in schools across the region. She also highlighted SCOPE’s efforts to provide students with opportunities to learn and grow and commended educators, administrators and staff for their work supporting students and school communities. — Kayla Dechter

SCOPE Deputy Director John Stimmel welcomed guests to the event.

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WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR LWFT I TRUST 2020-1, -againstROY ESCOBAR, 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 14, 2025, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN

ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR LWFT I TRUST 2020-1 is the Plaintiff and ROY ESCOBAR, 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 28, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 153 MAIN STREET, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518; and the following tax map identification: 42-1-226 & 227. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT

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Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612623/2023. Janet Deluca, 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

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The Honorable Felicia Thomas-Williams, Long Island’s representative on the New York State School Board of Regents, commended the partnership between SCOPE and Long Island school district.

Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty Rosa spoke about the importance of providing students with opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.

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Executive Director George Duffy welcomed educators and board members to the event, and announced that he will be retiring in January 2027 after 20 years leading SCOPE.

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n two weeks we will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 — the deadliest attack on American soil in the nation’s history. Nearly 3,000 innocent people were killed that day, and the death and suffering didn’t end there. In the years that followed, thousands more became ill and, in many cases, died from the toxic dust in and around the World Trade Center. Each year, as Sept. 11 approaches, I think back to that day, and how it began so beautifully and uneventfully. I was in Washington, in a car with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, heading toward the Capitol. The sky was exceptionally clear — great for flying, I thought. I figured my wife, Rosemary’s, plane would be right on time. That night was to be the annual congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first of George W. Bush’s presidency. Most members of Congress and their spouses

would be there. Rosemary was due to land at D.C.’s Reagan National Airport at about 9:40 a.m. The morning traffic wasn’t particularly heavy. The Capitol dome was in clear sight as I scanned the morning paper. Then Rob’s cellphone rang. It was my press secretary, Kevin Fogarty, telling us matter-offactly that he’d heard on “The Today Show” that a commuter plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. Then we heard on the radio that the plane had hit high on the north tower, exploding “like a bomb.” That didn’t sound like a commuter plane. I feared that Rosemary’s 8:30 flight out of LaGuardia might have been near Lower Manhattan about the time of the crash. Kevin called back to say that the flight had been held and was on the runway, but he had no further details. My daughter, Erin, called. She had just spoken with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the trade center and had seen the crash. “It’s just massive,” he told her. “Flames and black smoke shooting out. Debris flying through the air.”

I got out at the Cannon Building, walked up to my fourth-floor office and opened the door to the reception area. It was 9:03. I looked up toward the television on top of a bookcase, and watched as a huge jet flew directly into a tower and exploded in soaring flames. At first I thought it was a video of the north tower crash, but then I realized it was a second plane. Erin called again. John had seen the plane coming in his direction before it hit the south tower, and he began to run down from his 28th-floor office. Still no word from Rosemary. My calls went directly to her voicemail. I managed to contact my son, Sean, who worked at the Commerce Department. As we were talking, at 9:21, Rosemary called. Having no idea what was happening, she complained about her plane being taken back to the terminal and the airport being shut down. “How am I supposed to get to the White House tonight?” she asked. “New York is under attack,” I told her. “Terrorists have attacked the World Trade Center.” Just then I heard the pilot of her plane making that announcement,

y wife had no idea why her flight from LaGuardia was grounded.

and passengers shrieking. My district office director, Anne Rosenfeld, who was very pregnant, drove to LaGuardia to pick up Rosemary. Erin was concerned that she hadn’t heard again from John. But at 9:35 she called with the good news that he had found a cab that took him to the 59th Street Bridge, and was now taking another cab home. At 9:43, CNN reported an attack on the Pentagon. We were at war. Capitol police were evacuating the Cannon Building, and there was a report of an explosion near the Commerce Department. I called Sean, but his line was dead. He called at 9:55. The report was false, and I breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment I allowed myself to think all was well. But of course, it wasn’t. The next report was of the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa. For days, weeks and months there would be news of friends, neighbors and so many more who had died. The funerals were endless. Our lives would never be the same. Most important, though, America never wavered. We fought back, and the struggle continues. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Trump owns the war in Iran. That’s not good news.

ike it or not, the war with Iran will soon enter its seventh month. It may be true that the war was started with the express purpose of taking away Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon, but as of now that goal has proved elusive. Iran has been a clever and resilient foe, and it’s possible that the current battle will last far into the future. The longer it lasts, the longer Americans will pay a hefty price for gasoline, fertilizer and other badly needed consumer products. On numerous occasions, President Trump has displayed a chart highlighting the fact that the Iran war hasn’t lasted anywhere near as long as the Vietnam War, the war in Afghanistan or the Korean War, and on that he is correct. The Vietnam War lasted from 1955 to 1975. The war in Afghanistan lasted 20 years, and the Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953. The problem with the White House chart is that it fails to point out the fact that the wars in Vietnam and Afghani-

stan were total failures, and the Korean War is considered a draw and not any kind of victory. Many of us who were alive during the 20 years of strife in Vietnam still remember the photo of desperate evacuees reaching for a helicopter ladder as the U.S. Army left the capital. By all accounts, Vietnam was a terrible loss. Our military failed to prevent Communist forces from taking over South Vietnam, culminating in the fall of Saigon in 1975 and the unification of the country under a Communist government. Another indelible image from that war is the dramatic photo of children, one of them naked, fleeing a napalm attack. The war in Afghanistan was another embarrassment for our nation. Failing to consider the loss of over 15,000 Soviet soldiers, we forged ahead and ultimately withdrew after 20 years, leaving the country to the Taliban, the same group we tried to oust in 2001. That war cost the lives of more than 2,400 U.S. military personnel, and an additional 20,700 were wounded. An estimated 66,000 to 69,000 Afghan national military and police officers were killed. The Korean War was supposed to

result in the unification of that country, but ended with an armistice agreement. It’s estimated that the U.S. lost 33,700 members of the military, and 103,000 were wounded. When America entered that war, it didn’t anticipate that China would contribute hundreds of thousands of troops, transforming a relatively local battle into an international showdown. The strategic location of South Korea has been of major importance to the United States, which makes the current situation in that country so confusing. Trump recently pulled back U.S. support for strategic war games, apparently as a favor to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. Trump is seeking to renew what he describes as a friendship with Kim, which experts agree is, at best, a waste of time. Our adventure in Iraq should be added to the list of doubtful wars conducted by the U.S. military. While we succeeded in removing Saddam Hussein, a brutal dictator, there were setbacks. We started the war with the goal of finding stockpiles of so-called weapons of mass destruction, but none were ever found. In addition, the failure to

e’s compared it with Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Not the best idea.

recruit the Iraqi army to our side turned their soldiers into our sworn enemies and triggered a civil war. America lost more than 4,400 troops. The U.S. has won a number of significant conflicts in recent decades — the invasions of Grenada (1983) and Panama (1989-1990) and the Gulf War (19901991). Of course, whether we “win” sometimes depends on how you define a military victory. Occasionally these wins end with political solutions. What would you call the war with Iran? It’s currently a standoff, with the Strait of Hormuz still closed. Trump is now considering declaring the strait some kind of American property, but that idea isn’t exactly acceptable to everyone else in the region. In the meantime, the Iranians feel emboldened by virtue of the fact that there is a stalemate. Trump has declared a number of times that the warring parties are close to a deal, but it never happens. Historians tend to attach presidents’ names to lost wars, and there’s little doubt that Trump will own the Iran War. 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 How much did county residents pay for that presidential rally? To the Editor: Re President Trump’s rally at the Nassau County Police Department’s training facility on Aug. 14 (“A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit,” Aug. 20-26): The rally’s theme was public safety, and how Nassau County is the safest county in the U.S. The truth is that our county first achieved that accolade under the leadership of then County Executive Laura Curran. As I watched the rally on television, it sure looked like a campaign event, with everyone running for office on the Republican ticket invited up to the stage to receive the president’s endorsement. The backdrop for all of this was the hundreds of police officers and trainees who were cheering on the same president who pardoned the folks who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021,

something changed? If it has, have the affected people been told? Consider your family. Planning a birthday party, a holiday gathering or a weekend outing can get complicated when several people make arrangements independently. Maybe someone buys food that someone else already bought. A guest is given one time, while everyone else has another. A few minutes spent making sure everyone has the same information can prevent hours of frustration. The same applies to friends and coworkers. When plans change, people need to know. When responsibilities are divided, everyone should understand who is doing what. When there’s uncertainty, asking a question is almost always better than making an assumption. Businesses and organizations have a responsibility, too. Customers shouldn’t have to navigate conflicting information depending on whether they visit a website, receive an email or speak with an employee. If hours change, services become unavailable or procedures are different, that information should be updated where customers are most likely to find it. Clear communication also means acknowledging when something has changed. Too often, people continue operating according to an outdated plan because no one made the extra call, sent the email or had the necessary conversation. A few minutes of communication can head off lots of unnecessary work. Communication is a two-way respon-

sibility. Sending information isn’t enough; sometimes we need to make sure it was understood. That can be as simple as asking, “Does everyone understand the plan?” or “Are we all on the same page?” Clarity builds trust. When people know what is expected, who is responsible and where things stand, they’re more likely to feel respected and confident. When information is unclear, people are left to guess — and guessing is where misunderstandings begin. There’s a broader lesson for our communities. Schools, municipalities, civic organizations, nonprofits and businesses are more likely to earn cooperation when people understand what is happening and why. Clear communication makes it easier for residents and customers to participate and understand decisions. The answer isn’t necessarily more emails, meetings or messages. It is better information delivered to the right people at the right time, with clear responsibility for what happens next. Before assuming someone else handled something or becoming frustrated because someone “should have known,” we should first ask whether they were actually told. In our families, friendships and workplaces and our dealings with businesses and organizations, we can all do a better job of making sure the right people have the right information. It takes little effort — and can save us a lot of time, frustration and aggravation.

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he last column I wrote was an obituary for my husband, don, who died in July. this month I hoped to move on to my usual subjects like politics, or the life and times of my grandkids, or the weird and wonderful touchstones of our evolving culture. In 40 years of column writing, I’ve never been at a loss for words. But this loss is different. I discovered that I’m not myself anymore; more challenging, I’m not sure who I am. When you’re a partner in a 58-year-long marriage, identity becomes somewhat fluid. We were a “we” and now I’m an “I.” the reminders are constant, some profound, some silly. When would I ever buy one banana? How do I change the lightbulbs? I’d like to step out to dinner, but I’ve never sat across from an empty chair. I walk the dog and realize that no one would know if I fell into the bushes and spent the night alfresco.

I’m not feeling sorry for myself, just observing from an emotional distance how the scenery, the characters and the story have changed completely. And I’m not yet sure what part I’m playing. I explored not doing what I ordinarily do. I ate a sweet potato and a bowl of Haagen dazs for dinner. no protein-starch-vegetable pyramid. I stayed up all night and slept all morning. I went to the mailbox in our building and realized I couldn’t reach it. that was donnie’s job. Sometimes I find myself wondering where he could’ve gone. How is this possible? We have A.I. Why hasn’t someone figured this out? I see signs in nature and out of nature, like the perfect, long-stemmed red rose that came floating my way in the ocean. I’m a super-grounded person, yet I’m willing to let my thoughts take flight. of course, I’m reading all the grief literature and, of course, on facebook, thanks to its mind -reading algorithms, everything that has ever been published about grief is on my page. I’ve heard more from elizabeth Kubler-ross

’m told I need to join widows’ groups. But I prefer the couples we hung out with.

Letters at the U.S. Capitol. I wonder how much of our county funds, raised by residents’ taxes, were spent on salaries and overtime to have those police in the stands, provide protection for the president and close our streets and highways for the convoy of vehicles through our county that day. Is that the wisest way to use our county tax dollars? How does this help our citizens and communities? BIll YoUngfert Franklin Square

A stronger grid for Long Island to the editor: this month marked the 23rd anniversary of the northeast blackout that left 50 million residents in the dark. the event is a stark reminder of what can happen when critical transmission infrastructure fails, and why projects like Propel nY are essential. electric transmission is the backbone of our energy system, moving electricity long distances from where it’s generated to the communities that depend on it. While we have made progress since the 2003 blackout, the lesson from that historic event remains clear: our grid is only as strong as its weakest link. the state’s grid operator, new York

in the past month than in my entire life, and she’s been dead for 22 years. “Uplifting” poetry and exotic mourning rituals fill my page. Strangest of all, I’ve heard from people out of the past — the way, way past. People I knew in college or my first job, people who heard from a friend of a friend and just wanted to say what a champ my donnie was. How sweet that so many people stop for a moment and write down words that will land in my mailbox and lighten the weight of these days, even briefly. this is part of what I do now in these early days: I curate the memories of our life together. My kids and I try to figure out the unfathomable. We distract ourselves with activity and open books we never actually read. My other job is saying yes. According to the experts, I must say yes to every opportunity to see people, even though they may be irritating nudniks who were never part of my life. And I need to join widows’ groups, friends advise. But wait; I want to embrace my old friends. I like the cou-

Independent System operator, has been sounding the alarm about growing reliability challenges on long Island and in the downstate region. Winter cold snaps and summer heat waves are putting enormous strain on the grid, requiring emergency procedures to keep the lights on. Without investment, the region faces increasing risk to energy reliability. Propel nY is a key solution to ensure that long Island and the downstate region have the necessary infrastructure to deliver power for our growing needs. Put simply, Propel is designed to avoid brownouts and blackouts while strengthening the local economy and lowering the cost of power. our transmission network operates like a highway system, and it’s now experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic. Power that could serve the area can’t get here efficiently or economically due to bottlenecks on aging transmission lines. Picture the throgs neck and Whitestone bridges at rush hour, with deadstopped traffic. Propel is the equivalent of adding three new “bridges” between long Island and the statewide grid to create new pathways for power flows. It will reduce congestion, lower electricity costs and significantly reduce the risk of power interruptions. Propel doesn’t rely on one generation source — whatever power is available and less expensive can move on Propel. this provides the nYISo with more flexibility to power the region with modern underground cables, even under

ples, the women and men with whom we dined and hung out. they, especially, share my memories. no friendship possibility need be exclusionary. the categorization of women whose partner has died is problematic. I have always had difficulty with the word “widow.” there is something about the word, which comes from old english and meant “lonely,” “separate” and “divide.” And, of course, the spider. I don’t think we need to be identified by our marital status. recently I was filling out a form, and it asked if I was married, single, widowed, divorced. And I thought, nobody’s damn business. My husband’s death should not change my official identity. except maybe for Social Security. for my next column, I promise, I’ll stay anchored in the everyday world. Maybe back to politics. When I wrote don’s obituary, I received dozens of supportive, loving notes from readers, and I thank you all. this has set a new standard for me. ordinarily when I open an email, I’m expecting big-time political push back. this was a sweet, healing interlude, connecting with readers heart to heart. let it be. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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