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Two fundraisers will help support 10-year-old Kimberly Nugent, a South Middle School student who was diagnosed earlier this month with medulloblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.

Community rallies to support 10-year-old student battling cancer By AINSlEY MARTINEZ amartinez@liherald.com

The Lynbrook community is uniting to support 10-year-old Kimberly Nugent, a South Middle School student who was diagnosed earlier this month with medulloblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Kimberly was rushed to the hospital on Aug. 10 after experiencing headaches and nausea. Doctors discovered a cancerous brain tumor, and performed emergency surgery to remove a significant portion of it. While the surgery was largely successful, Kimberly faces a long recovery that will include intensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Since her diagnosis, friends, neighbors, classmates and community organizations have launched a series of fundraising efforts to help the Nugent family with mounting medical bills and to offer emotional support. “She is truly one of the most genuine, sweet, kind, funny and charismatic children anyone could meet,” said Jon Gladstone, who started a GoFundMe fundraiser on behalf of Kimberly’s father, Timothy Nugent. “She brings absolute light and joy to anyone she meets.” Gladstone, whose daughter Riley is friends with Kimberly, described the response from the community as “overwhelming.” “There’s been a lot of work behind the CoNTiNued oN page 31

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Commuters push back on MTA hikes By BRIAN KACHARABA and AINSLEY MARTINEZ amartinez@liherald.com

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board faced strong opposition at its headquarters in Brooklyn from Aug. 19-20, when commuters packed public hearings to challenge the agency’s plan to raise ticket and toll prices starting in January 2026. The proposal, released July 30, would mark the MTA’s first round of increases since 2023, when both fares and tolls climbed by more than 4 percent. Officials say the changes are necessary to maintain service levels and support a transit system still recovering from the financial strain of the pandemic. One of the more notable changes would be on the Long Island Rail Road, where the MTA is proposing an average 4.4 percent fare hike on one-way peak, monthly, and weekly tickets. Off-peak city tickets would increase by 25 cents, to $5.25, and peak city trips would rise to $7.25. Monthly tickets would be capped at $500. This increase would also affect commuters traveling from Lynbrook and East Rockaway, where many residents rely on the LIRR not only for daily access to Manhattan but also for service to other Long Island destinations along the network. “They lose hundreds of millions on fares not being paid, and they continue to raise fares for those who pay,” the Village of Lynbrook Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst said. The MTA conducted a Blue-Ribbon report to investigate the impact of fare-evasion on the annual budget. As of Dec. 2024, the report found nearly $700 million in revenue not collected in 2022 alone— including $44 million in railroad fare losses.

“Fares and tolls account for a significant proportion of the MTA’s annual budget revenue — almost $7 billion a year,” an MTA statement read. “But every dollar lost to evasion impairs the MTA’s financial stability, threatens reliable transit for all New Yorkers, and increases the need for alternative revenue sources, including through larger fare and toll hikes.” Several Lynbrook residents pointed their frustrations to congestion pricing, which increases highway tolls into Manhattan, and touted by the Hochul administration as a way to supplement public transit funding and increase ridership. Robert J. Steinart and Thomas Schoch, of Lynbrook, signaled that congestion pricing makes ticket increases seem unjustified. “When does the constant rate increases stop?” another Lynbrook resident Christopher Patrick asked. “They need someone to go and inspect their books for waste and fraud.” In addition to the price hikes, the MTA plans to overhaul its ticketing system. All one-way mobile tickets would automatically activate upon purchase and expire within four hours. Paper tickets would follow the same rule. Currently, those tickets remain valid for up to 60 days, with 10-trip passes lasting six months. The new framework eliminates the round-trip ticket in favor of a “Day Pass,” which would allow unlimited travel until 4 a.m. the following morning. If approved, the fare changes would represent the LIRR’s first increase since August 2023, when prices rose by 4.5 percent. Drivers would also see higher costs. The MTA’s plan calls for a 7.5 percent toll increase on its nine bridges and tunnels for E-ZPass users. That would raise the standard crossing fee from $6.94 to $7.46 on major spans such as the RFK, Whitestone, Throgs Neck and Verrazz-

ano-Narrows bridges, as well as the Queens-Midtown and Hugh L. Carey tunnels. The Cross Bay and Marine Parkway bridges, which carry discounted tolls, would rise from $2.60 to $2.80. The last toll increase came in 2023. Hundreds of riders and drivers attended the forums to register their opposition, voicing frustration over higher costs at a time of rising rents, food bills, and other living expenses. But the MTA defended the plan as a necessary step to sustain reliable service. “We strive to make fare and toll increases small and predictable,” said MTA Chief of Commercial Ventures Jessie Lazarus while re-introducing the plan during the first night of the hearings. “In fact, 15 years ago, the MTA adopted a pattern of small and predictable fare and toll increases every two years. And we’ve acted in compliance with this policy ever since, which has protected us all from those double-digit percentage increases we experienced in the 1980s and helped the MTA keep service levels steady.” Lazarus stressed that while no one welcomes higher prices, the agency must balance affordability with operational costs. They pointed to investments in expanded service and affordability programs such as reduced fares for students and low-income riders. “Let’s ground ourselves in the fact that residents in the New York region have the lowest transportation costs in the country,” she said. “As the overwhelming majority of New Yorkers understand because they take public transit every day, the MTA is what keeps New York affordable. And fares and tolls are what keeps the MTA running and running frequent service.” The proposal is subject to final approval by the MTA board this fall.

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Alumna returns to the nest as assistant principal By GIANNA LONGO Editorial Intern

Sheila Dempsey, has returned to Lynbrook High School, graduating from former student in 2006 to assistant principal. Although Dempsey now holds numerous degrees and certifications, her path to education and administration was not her original life plan. Dempsey grew up on the North side of Lynbrook, the middle child of five siblings. Her brothers, Brendan, Terrence, and Danny, attended Catholic high school, while Dempsey and her sister, Clare, continued their Lynbrook journey from kindergarten through senior year at Lynbrook High School. An involved student, Dempsey received 11 varsity letters from her years on swim, lacrosse, and track teams, while also being a dedicated art and fashion student. It was this passion for creativity that led Dempsey to pursue fashion for her undergraduate degree, attending Marist University for fashion design with a minor in fashion merchandising. After two and a half years of feeling unfulfilled in the fashion industry, Dempsey thought back to her days teaching swim lessons at the Lynbrook Village Pool as a lifeguard. “One of the parents said, ‘You’re going to be a great teacher one day,’” Dempsey reminisced. With her newfound epiphany, Dempsey joined the New York City Teaching Fellows, a program that provides individuals without an existing education degree with an opportunity to gain entry into the field. Dempsey worked in Harlem for three years, then transitioned to West Hempstead, all while pursuing her Master’s of Science and Education at Long Island University-Brooklyn. Her specific program focused on teaching urban adolescents with disabilities, which worked in tandem with the special education

The Lynbrook Public Schools district hired Sheila Dempsey as the high school’s assistant principal. and life skills program she had been developing at West Hempstead. “When I realized that I could effect change at that level, I wanted to effect change at a larger level,” she said. Dempsey’s passion for administrative roles blossomed in the EastportSouth Manor School District, where she served first as Extended School Year principal, then assistant principal for one year. In her pursuit of higher education, Dempsey continued to relate back to her years as a Lynbrook student. Her doctoral research at Concordia UniversityWisconsin focused on the skills that

individuals with disabilities need to be successful post-high school graduation. “It was a qualitative study where I interviewed local businesses that employed individuals with disabilities. They were local to Lynbrook, local to Long Island,” Dempsey said. While Dempsey was just getting comfortable at Eastport-South Manor, she saw the listing for the open assistant principal position back in her hometown. “We were looking for somebody who would be eager to jump in from day one,” LHS principal Matthew Sarosy continued, “I think we really got very

fortunate that all the stars aligned and that we were able to bring Dr. Dempsey back to Lynbrook High School.” ITS program and special education t e a c h e r K r i s t e n B u rk e w a s o n Dempsey’s hiring panel and commended Dempsey’s eagerness and presence from day one. “I just think that she has such a vibrant personality that will engage the students and the community at large,” Burke shared. As a special education teacher herself, Burke appreciated Dempsey’s background and hopes it will further the success of her own department. “Her experiences are very unique and specific to many of the programs that we have at Lynbrook High School.” Not only is Dempsey the first LHS principal to have a special education background, but she is also the first woman. “I do think that it’s going to be wonderful for the high school girls to see her as a role model,” Burke said. In her future at Lynbrook, Dempsey hopes to create more opportunities for students while also upholding the LHS traditions that she was once a part of. “As a former Owl herself, she understands the history, understands the community, and really reveres the position that she’s now inherited,” Sarosy said. Dempsey currently resides in Rockville Centre and enjoys spending time with her family and longtime Lynbrook friends. Additionally, she is a self-care and fitness fan, regularly attending Orange Theory with her sister or heading to Malibu Shore Club in Lido Beach. Dempsey’s favorite part of being an educator is the connections she gets to make with her students. “I love being an advocate for everyone and a source of energy for people,” she said. The new assistant principal could not be happier for the full-circle moment that has brought her education right back to where it started. “This is where I’ll be for the rest of my career.”

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The new assistant principal at Lynbrook High School, Shelia Dempsey, graduated from the school almost two decades ago. Then superintendent Santo J. Barbarino, left, celebrated Dempsey at the graduation in 2006.

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One resident was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad responded to investigate. The fire is believed to be accidental, according to the police report. The Red Cross also assisted at the scene. — Ainsley Martinez

Chamber to host last summer car show The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce will host its last summer car show series on Aug. 28. The event has transformed Atlantic Avenue into a community block party filled with classic cars, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. The event, which has been free to attend and open to the public, will take place weekly from 6 to 9 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue between Stauderman Place and Merrick Road. Car owners can also participate at no cost.

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Hofstra women’s soccer kicked off the 2025 season on Aug. 14 with a flair for the dramatic that served as springboard for the program’s best start in four years. In muggy conditions that caused multiple players to go down with cramps, the Pride appeared headed for an opening night draw before sophomore forward Hailey Moschitta headed in a feed from Maggie Peterson with 5.6 seconds remaining for a 2-1 victory against St. Joseph’s (Pa.). It marked the latest game-winning goal in the program’s 32-year history. “We were just knocking on the door all day,” said 20th-year Hofstra women’s soccer head coach Simon Riddiough of the Monmouth match in which the Pride outshot the Hawks 22-2. “We’ve got enough individual talent on this team that we can make a big play at any time.” Momentum from the St. Joseph’s victory carried over into a commanding 3-0 victory against Quinnipac back home at Captains Field on Aug. 17. Hofstra (3-1) then knocked off Columbia 2-1 last Friday for the program’s first 3-0 start since 2021 with its unbeaten streak ended in a a 4-0 setback at Yale on Sunday. The Pride are looking to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022 with a veteran squad of 19 returning players fueled for a deep postseason run after falling to Monmouth in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) semifinals for a second straight season. Hofstra captured five CAA titles in six seasons from 2017 to 2022. The many returners include last year’s leading scorer Millie Davies, who tallied seven goals and five assists. The senior midfielder from Manchester, England was an All-CAA selection the last two seasons and Riddiough said she has a solid chance to play professionally after college. The offense also returned graduate forward Mathilde Braithwaite, a Third Team All-CAA selection who had five goals as a senior. Senior midfielders Thorhildur Thorhallsdottir and Aimee Hodgson are also back on the pitch after tallying points last fall. Hofstra got a big scoring boost with the addition of Manon Lebargy, a Middle Tennessee State transfer who was C-USA Midfielder of the Year last season after scoring 13 goals with four assists. “She is a fantastic addition,” said Riddiough of Lebardy, who scored two goals in the Quinipac

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State pushes pro-development programs as Long Island towns weigh costs and community impacts By AINSLEY MARTINEZ, CHARLES SHAW & ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN of Herald Community Newspapers

Third in a series about housing on Long Island. Long Island’s housing crisis is more than bricks and mortar — it’s a battleground where zoning, politics and community identity collide. At its root, the issue is a chronic lack of supply, Richard Murdocco, a land use columnist and lecturer at Stony Brook University, says. “Our housing supply has always been inadequate,” Murdocco said. “The pandemic only amplified the problem.” Murdocco said that zoning laws, while often criticized, generally serve a purpose by preventing overbuilding and protecting the environment, including Long Island’s sole-source aquifer. Still, he noted that some restrictions could be updated to allow for more diverse housing types, adding, “Planning is about the balance of economic and social development.” Many Long Island communities rely heavily on single-family zoning, which limits options for renters and first-time homebuyers. Murdocco pointed to examples like allowing accessory dwelling units and legalizing safe basement apartments as steps that could help ease the affordability problem without contributing to overdevelopment. Vision Long Island, a Northportbased nonprofit, promotes Smart Growth planning by working with residents and local leaders to revitalize downtowns, encourage mixed-use development and build transit-oriented housing. Its director, Erik Alexander, said these efforts have produced more than 18,000 units near public transit in 45 communities over two decades, with over 60 downtowns completing visioning or master plans. “The balance comes from the planning — not from us imposing our will,” Alexander noted. “When regional authorities do that, it backfires.” He pointed to Matinecock Court in East Northport — a 146-unit affordable housing project proposed in the 1970s but delayed for decades by lawsuits, opposition and zoning hurdles — as emblematic of Long Island’s housing struggles. Construction finally began in 2021, and as it nears completion, advocates see it both as a symbol of resistance to affordable housing and a hardwon step forward. Alexander said the barriers extend beyond zoning or community opposition to include economics and funding. “Affordability is largely a function of subsidy,” he said, “and Long Island doesn’t get its fair share.” Alexander noted that although Long Island accounts for 15 percent of New

York’s population and contributes over 2 percent in taxes, it receives only about 3 percent of the state’s affordable housing funds. “People want walkable downtowns, community, affordability, safety,” he said. “We can have all of that, but it has to come from within.” Vision Long Island also collaborates with the Long Island Housing Partnership, the region’s oldest affordable housing organization. Since 1988, President Peter Elkowitz has led its mission to preserve affordability while respecting Long Island’s suburban character. Their efforts focus on accessory dwelling units, targeted zoning reforms, and large-scale redevelopment designed to fit into existing communities. Long Island’s complex governance — two counties, 13 townships and 95 villages — adds hurdles, with overlapping approvals from school districts, health departments, and sewer authorities slowing progress, Elkowitz said. “We are inundated with different levels of government that also have overlapping responsibilities,” he said. Programs like down payment assistance, offered through county and town governments, remain key to making homeownership more accessible. Accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs — small units within or beside singlefamily homes — are also growing in popularity, helping homeowners offset taxes and support multigenerational living, the Long Island Housing Partnership’s executive vice president, James Britz, said. “You’re renovating a single-family home, you’re not creating density in those cases,” Britz said. ADUs have been implemented in several Suffolk towns, including Huntington, Southold, Brookhaven, and soon Riverhead and Islip, while new developments are incorporating them from the start. A Bellport project will add 32 single-family homes with ADUs, and in Bay Shore, a multi-phase revitalization replaced blighted blocks with 118 new homes, sparking further investment and transforming the neighborhood. Advocates stress that there’s no onesize-fits-all solution, but sharing successes, prioritizing quality design and engaging communities early can build support, Elkowitz said. “If you do it right and you include the community, and you include something aesthetically pleasing and creative, the community usually gets behind you,” he said.

State efforts to provide affordable housing have faced backlash on L.I. To address the state’s housing shortage, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the New York Housing Compact, which aimed to build 800,000 homes over the

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Then Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center right, joined by other Long Island officials in 2023, opposed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Housing Compact. next decade. The plan, proposed for the 2024 fiscal year Executive Budget, included statewide zoning mandates requiring suburban towns to allow higher-density development near transit. The initiative was intended to address New York’s housing shortage: 1.2 million jobs had been added over the previous decade, but only 400,000 homes had been built. In that time, rents had risen 60 percent, and home prices 50 to 80 percent. According to the governor’s office, restrictive zoning, red tape and lengthy approvals had made building new housing more difficult. “The New York Housing Compact is a comprehensive plan to spur the changes needed to create more housing, meet rising demand, and make our state a more equitable, stable, and affordable place to live,” Hochul stated in a news release. The initiative faced strong opposition throughout the state, with over 200 elected officials in both parties voicing their opposition, according to Alexander. “It was completely out of touch — designed to help New York City developers build more cheaply out here,” he said. Long Island elected officials argued that the compact would strip local control over zoning. In March 2023, a month before the 2024 state budget deadline, local leaders — including former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin — gathered at the Capitol in Albany, promoting a petition signed by more than 20,000 residents against the initiative. “Removing the ability for local municipalities to oversee their housing development is wrong,” Clavin said, “and that’s why we brought a collective voice from all over New York state to Albany.” State Sen. Steve Rhoads called the housing plan “reckless and irresponsi-

ble,” saying residents should have a say in their communities. “Allow those of us who actually know Long Island, the streets of Syracuse or Buffalo, to determine what we are going to do with respect to our own jurisdictions and housing,” Rhoads said. According to reports, Hochul’s housing compact was pulled from the 2024 state budget after receiving little legislative support, but the state has made progress in expanding affordable housing. In February, the State Senate advanced a package of affordable housing bills aimed at helping homeowners and renters, including a home savings program for first-time buyers, free counseling and legal services through the Homeownership Protection Program, and a two-year look-back for senior and disability rent increase exemptions. The bills are currently awaiting action in the Assembly.

Pro-Housing Community Program sees strong support in Suffolk, but not Nassau After the Housing Compact plan collapsed, Hochul signed Executive Order 30 in July 2023, creating the Pro-Housing Communities program, which provides up to $650 million annually to communities that commit to modestly increasing housing supply. To date, over 340 communities have been certified. “There’s only one solution to New York’s housing affordability crisis: we’ve got to build more housing,” Hochul said in a statement. “The ProHousing Communities initiative is delivering the incentives communities are looking for, and this latest round of grant funding will make a real difference in every region of New York.” Downstate municipalities can earn ConTInueD on neXT paGe

State incentives feed local development fears Pro-Housing Community certification by showing 1 percent housing growth in the past year or 3 percent over the past three years, or by committing to future development through a Pro-Housing Resolution. Localities must earn Pro-Housing Communities certification to access key discretionary funding programs, which includes the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the NY Forward program, the Long Island Investment Fund, and the Public Transportation Modernization Enhancement Program. Suffolk leads Nassau in Pro-Housing certifications and letters of intent, reflecting a regional shift toward broader policy acceptance. A Herald analysis, which accounts for land mass and acreage, shows that about 58 percent of Suffolk communities are certified or have submitted a letter of intent, compared to roughly 13 percent in Nassau. Although several municipalities in the Town of Hempstead — such as Valley Stream and Freeport — are certified as Pro-Housing Communities, the town itself is not and has no plans to seek certification. The Village of Hempstead, however, recently earned certification, as development began on two buildings by Conifer-LeChase Construction with 258 affordable units, plus a 96-unit apartment complex on Bedell Street, half reserved for veterans, making it eligible for a $10 million Downtown Revitaliza-

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Suffolk leads nassau in Pro-Housing certifications, with about 58 percent of communities participating versus 13 percent, signaling broader regional acceptance in Suffolk. tion Initiative grant. In 2019, the state selected the township to receive a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award for Baldwin. Its assets — including the Long Island Rail Road, strategic downtown investments, and infrastructure improvements — positioned it as an ideal candidate with a head start on the process. “Currently, two housing projects contained within the DRI are underway in Baldwin, with another two projects in the planning phase, and another transit-

oriented development is approaching completion in West Hempstead,” Brian Devine, the Town of Hempstead’s director of communications, said. The town’s efforts to address affordable housing didn’t start with Baldwin. The Archstone Westbury project, which opened in 2006 at Meadowbrook Crossing, provided 396 units. According to Devine, it was the first Long Island project with an affordable housing component, with 20 percent of units designated as affordable and 10 percent specifically for residents ages 62 and older.

Except for the Village of Farmingdale, the Town of Oyster Bay is also not part of the Pro-Housing Community program. Public Information Officer Brian Nevin said that such programs come with strings attached, pressuring municipalities to meet “unrealistic growth quotas” that could strain infrastructure, schools and public safety while raising taxes for current homeowners. “The Town of Oyster Bay has consistently opposed Albany’s one-size-fits-all housing mandates,” Nevin said in an emailed statement, “which fail to recognize the unique character and alreadydeveloped nature of our suburban communities like ours.” Nevin added that the town is committed to development that balances growth with preserving suburban quality of life. Nearly 500 residential units are underway in Hicksville, including mixed-use and transit-oriented projects. The town, he said, is encouraging the state to remove “unrealistic mandates” and return to the original Downtown Revitalization Initiative, which has proven successful in Hicksville, Westbury and other nearby communities. “Our priority is to promote affordable and attainable housing options in a way that protects taxpayers and maintains the character of our neighborhoods,” Nevin said, “without ceding local control to Albany bureaucrats.”

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Dozens gathered to bring Southern festivities to the East Coast on Sunday. The Lynbrook Recreation Department hosted the event along with the Village of Lynbrook.

Lynbrook goes country for a night at Greis Park Dozens turned out Sunday evening for a family-friendly “Country Night” at 55 Wilbur St., where Southern spirit met Long Island charm. Hosted by the Lynbrook Recreation Department and the Village of Lynbrook, the event featured line dancing led by Antonia Marchese, DJ music from DJ Milli and food from Filthy Pig Food Truck and Mr. Flavors Ice Cream Truck. Francesca Marchese of Franklin Square joined in a round of “Texas Time,” while Lynbrook sisters Andrietta and Dana Calderone danced together under the park lights. The event, held free of charge, ran from 6 to 9 p.m. and brought the community together for an evening of boots, beats, and barbecue. — Ainsley Martinez

Sisters from Lynbrook, Andrietta Calderone and Dana Calderone, dance together at Greis Park on Sunday.

Hosted by the Lynbrook Recreation Department and the Village of Lynbrook, the event featured line dancing led by Antonia Marchese, music from DJ Milli and eats from Filthy Pig Food Truck and Mr. Flavors Ice Cream Truck.

Francesca Marchese from Franklin Square dances during “Texas Time,” a line dance taught during the event at Greis Park.

Antonia Marchese, supervisor for Lynbrook Recreation Center, leads the line dancing at Country Night on Sunday.

Is Edward Field Lynbrook’s “official poet?” Lynbrook Village Historian

When I get calls and emails requesting information about Lynbrook’s history, I sometimes learn more than what I provide. This happened the other day when I received a request from a TV documentary producer from Los Angeles. She wanted information about Lynbrook in the 1930s. Her subject is Edward Field, 101 (b. June 7, 1924). He is an award-winning poet who was born in Brooklyn and raised in Lynbrook. Field graduated from Lynbrook High School in 1941. Not only is he a fine poet, he is a WW2 hero who was rescued from a lifeboat after his bomber was shot down over the North Sea. Edward Field wrote a dozen books of poetry, but I had never heard of him. I was excited to learn more. It turns out his years in Lynbrook were not happy ones partly because he experienced his hometown’s share of the antisemitism that was so pervasive in the 1930s. Despite these unhappy memories, Field’s best-known work, “Stand Up, Friend, with Me,” (Grove Pres, New York, 1963) includes two wonderful poems that refer to Lynbrook. The following one, “Prologue,” identifies our village not by name but by place in the universe, and on our fish-shaped island. I’d like to nominate Lynbrook’s “Official Poem” and Edward Field our “Official Poet.”

Edward Field, an award-winning poet, was raised in Lynbrook and serves as an interesting historical figure to the Village. He graduated from Lynbrook High School in 1941.

Prologue

Look, friend, at this universe With its spiral clusters of stars Flying out all over space Like bedsprings suddenly busting free; And in this galaxy, the sun Fissioning itself away, Surrounded by planets, prominent in their dignity, And bits and pieces running wild; And this middling planet With a lone moon circling round it. Look, friend, through the fog of gases at this world With its skin of earth and rock, water and ice, With various creatures and rooted things; And up from the bulging waistline To this land of concrete towers, Its roads swar ming like a hive cut open, Offshore to this island, long and fishshaped, Its mouth to a metropolis, And in its belly, this village, A gathering of families at a crossways, A n d i n t h i s h o u s e, u p s t a i r s a n d through the wide open door Of the front bedroom with a window on the world, Look, friend, at me.

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As they discussed what are considered to be the harmful impacts of Medicaid cuts included in the Republican tax bill signed into law last month, U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen and Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds toured THRIVE Nassau in Westbury on Aug. 18. Reynolds is CEO of the Family and Children’s Association Long Island, a nonprofit that offers assistance to Long Island’s most vulnerable residents, with help in areas such as substance abuse, youth services and mental health. “We really wanted to make sure that people know about the really devastating impact the big, not beautiful, bill is going to have on our community — not just those in need, but all across our community, the threat to health insurance,” said Gillen, who also met with THRIVE’s staff and clients. “So many people, 1.5 million New Yorkers, are going to lose their health insurance.” THRIVE Nassau, created in 2019 by the Family and Children’s Association, provides a safe and supportive environment for patients’ recovery from addictions such as alcohol, drugs and gambling. THRIVE, which stands for transformation, healing, recovery, inspiration, validation and empower ment, offers interactive educational programs, peer-based support and more.

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Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, CEO of the Family and Children’s Association Long Island, and U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen discussed the impact of Medicaid cuts on Long Islanders. Concerns have risen as programs like it are now at risk of losing their funding. THRIVE is state-funded will not be immediately impacted, but others potentially will. At a time when similar programs began to see hope for the future, Reynolds said it was taken away by political changes in Washington. “We are heartened by the Long Island delegation’s commitment to fight against these potential cuts to make sure that the

voices of people who were impacted by substance use disorder are amplified,” Reynolds said, “and that the potential consequences associated with this are well known, and we’re going to continue to do that as well.” Gillen said she was fighting to ensure that Long Islanders who need Medicaid will retain their coverage, and with it their necessary treatments. A $7 million clinic project being developed for the Westbury community

by the Family and Children’s Association would have provided an integrated clinic with support for substance use, mental health care and some primary care as well. But the future of Medicaid coverage and federal grants for next year and 2027 is currently unclear, so the project was canceled. THRIVE is far from the only program in Nassau County concer ned about the future not only for their prog rams, but their patients as well. Among the others is Confide Counseling Center, in Rockville Centre, which offers a substance abuse outpatient program staffed with addiction specialists, social workers and more. “We hope it’s not to the point where benefits are removed from patients to access the services provided,” Confide told the Herald. The concer ns among nonprofits focus not only on coverage for their patients, but potential cuts to their grant funding. Without that funding, programs like THRIVE wouldn’t be able to treat patients regardless of the status of their health insurance coverage. Some programs and services will be able to continue operating as planned. Integrity Treatment Partners, in Baldwin, is not at risk of losing funding, and there is currently no threat to its patients’ coverage for drug and alcohol treatment, according to partner Josh Goldfeder.

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come out for.” The project was officially finished in late July, and Morris said it has been a wonderful asset to the church since then. “I think that we can say that this has led to the beautification of a sacred space that exists within the heart of the village,” Morris told the Herald. “The altar is a reminder that the parish garden is not simply a park, but a place for quiet reflection and prayer.” Although the project is finished, its lasting impact will stick with Carbonaro — and the Rockville Centre community — for years to come. “It is something that will be used all the time,” Carbonaro said, “and not only that, since it’s this granite altar that’s outside, this is going to be there for generations and generations after I’m gone, so I can help even more people than are currently here.” The future is brighter for the Church of the Ascension thanks to this shiny new addition and is the first step towards some planned renovations and renewals for the area, Morris said. “It is a little oasis of quiet beauty just steps from the busy train station,” he said. “We look forward to using it for outdoor worship services and public celebrations for generations to come. Christian’s project has been an important first step in our overall plan to renovate the entrance to our parish hall and renew the surrounding gardens.”

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Joseph Scianablo, the Democratic candidate for Hempstead town supervisor, filed a lawsuit in Nassau County Supreme Court on Monday, challenging the appointment earlier this month of his Republican opponent, John Ferretti, calling it an illegal power grab that gives Ferretti, already a Nassau County legislator, the advantages of incumbency. Town officials, however, defended the appointment, saying it was made in full accordance with the law. Scianablo, a Garden City resident, sought to contest what he described as a GOP power grab and overturn Ferretti’s appointment. “What happened the other day in the Town of Hempstead was not democracy, it was political theater,” Scianablo said. “The script was written well in advance, the stage was set, but the taxpayers were locked out of the room.” Scianablo appeared with supporters outside the courthouse, nearly three weeks after Ferretti’s appointment on Aug. 5, the same day Supervisor Don Clavin resigned. Ferretti, of Levittown, was sworn in as interim supervisor. As a county lawmaker, he represented Levittown, Bethpage, North Massapequa, and parts of Farmingdale. Scianablo’s lawsuit alle ges that Republican officials violated the state’s

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Educational leaders renew commitment to children Educational leaders from across Long Island gathered for SCOPE Education Services’ 40th Annual Dinner Meeting for school superintendents and newly elected board of education trustees at the Bourne Mansion. The event served as a networking and informational opportunity for new and returning superintendents and board trustees. SCOPE provides various services to school districts, including beforeand after-school childcare, prekindergarten programs, school enrichment, and professional development. Of the 124 school districts on Long Island, 121 are SCOPE members. During his opening remarks, SCOPE Executive Director George Duffy introduced 36 newly installed school board members and six new superintendents. He also encouraged educational leaders to make kindness a central theme of the 2025–2026 school year. “Kindness is a strength, not a soft skill,” Duffy said. “It builds safety, belonging and trust – the very foundation of learning and human development.” Duffy also honored the late Charles Rudiger, a former SCOPE board member from 1973 to 2011 and a former Huntington School District superintendent. He was recognized for his role in establishing SCOPE’s retirement plan. A Challenge Coin was presented to his wife, Lucille Rudiger,

and daughter, Kristine Rudiger, in his memory. Robert Vecchio, executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, addressed the importance of student-focused governance. “Set short-term and long-term goals and focus on the big picture,” Vecchio said. “Focus on your ‘why.’ Keep it focused on the kids, and commit yourselves to excellence and building consensus.” Charles Dedrick, executive director of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, highlighted the partnership between NYSCOSS and SCOPE. “Together, we work for the good of New York State students,” Dedrick said. SCOPE Board of Directors President Lorna Lewis asked attendees, “What are you going to do to make moments in your districts precious moments?” She urged school leaders to focus on preparing the Class of 2038, which begins kindergarten this year. New York State Regent Felicia Thomas-Williams emphasized the importance of equitable education. “Every student has a spark worth igniting,” Thomas-Williams said. “Long Island can lead the way. We need to think about ways to collect, collaborate and innovate.” — Ainsley Martinez

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complex sentence structure for their age, enjoying problem-solving, logical thinking, concern with social and political issues and injustices, being organized, being curious, and having either a wide range of interests or extreme focus in one interest. Performance traits aside, gifted children are often highly sensitive and have deep feelings and intense reactions. Note your child’s traits to share with his or her teachers, to provide the important information needed to get your child on the ideal track. Have realistic expectations. Your child’s teacher may have limited resources and

time to work with a large number of students in her classroom. Ask the teacher whether your child may participate in his or her own curriculum, says the NAGC. Perhaps he or she can come up with an idea for an independent study project, or write a weekly story using the week’s new vocabulary words. At Home Always engage your child verbally. Gifted students are highly verbal and inquisitive. If parents dismiss their questions because they’re too busy, kids get frustrated

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Town of Hempstead Interim Supervisor John Ferretti joined elected officials outside the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh on Aug. 11 to highlight an inappropriate Facebook post from Joseph Scianablo, the democratic opponent for November’s Town Supervisor race. him.” Jason added that his brother went on to serve four years as an NYPD officer and was seriously injured in the line of duty while protecting victims of domestic violence. Jason said Joseph has risked his life many times for fellow Marines, New Yorkers, and strangers in danger, and that he has earned his roles through service and sacrifice. A follow-up post made the same day in 2008 stated, “Just took my computer back from my brother Jason.” During the event, Ferretti questioned why the post remained online for 17 years. Ferretti, of Levittown, was sworn in as interim super-

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County Executive Bruce Blakeman with a weapon obtained during a gang-related arrest, at a news conference on Aug. 19. playing Whac-a-Mole. You poke your head up, we’re going to knock it back down. “We promised in the beginning that we were going to go after the worst of the worst,” he added. “You’re looking at it on the screen, that is the worst of the worst — and we’re not done yet.” The team was formed quickly after a home invasion and shooting on Aug. 9, according to Ryder, which was followed

by a stabbing that night and another shooting on Aug. 12, involving members of MS-13 and the 18th Street gang. Among the incidents was an attack and attempted robbery in Hempstead’s Kennedy Park, where a young pedestrian was injured with a machete and chased for two miles by four men involved with MS-13, Ryder said. The victim ran from Kennedy Park to Roosevelt, where he evaded the men.

Suspects are now being held in various jails and ICE detention facilities. Half of them are alleged gang members, authorities said. “I am pleased to say that 33 of these offenders are in ICE custody without bond pending removal,” ICE Field Office Director Bryan Flanagan said. “ICE is working diligently to implement the administration’s goals, to clear the backlog of illegal aliens that pose a threat to the security of our communities.” During the arrests, law enforcement recovered hatchets, knives, machetes and a loaded firearm, which were displayed at the news conference, as well as cameras and hand radios. The charges against those taken into custody included home invasion, attempted murder, sex trafficking and other felonies, Blakeman said. “These arrests are a testament to how committed we are in Nassau County to dismantling gangs and their toxic influence in our communities,” Donnelly said. “My office will continue to work closely with Commissioner Ryder and the Police Department to investigate, prosecute and take down criminal organizations that put families at risk. Thanks to the cooperation between agencies, the D.A.’s office was able to bring charges against 13 alleged MS-13 gang members connected with “brutal attacks” at the end of 2024, Donnelly added.

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Courtesy Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior

The Lynbrook Fire Department’s Wounded Warrior Committee will host a fundraiser in support of Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior on Sept. 20.

Fundraiser will support wounded veterans The Lynbrook Fire Department’s Wounded Warrior Committee is preparing for its annual fundraiser in support of Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior, a nonprofit charity now marks over two decades of assisting wounded service members and their families. The fundraiser will take place Sept. 20 from 3 to 9 p.m. at 55 Wilbur St., in and around the Recreation Center. A classic car show will be held in the park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 100 raffle prizes will be available, including JetBlue airline tickets. Wounded service members from the Soldier Recovery Unit at Fort Belvoir in

Virginia are expected to attend. Committee members include Lynbrook fundraising chair Kevin Bien, raffle chair Lynne Donnelly, and Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior Vice Chairman Steve Grogan. Firefighters from the Malverne and Oceanside Fire Departments are also part of the planning committee. “All are invited to support our firefighters’ efforts to help our wounded warriors and their families,” Bien said. For more information or to make a donation, contact Kevin Bien at 516-9936074. — Ainsley Martinez

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The longtime festival returns with another lively tribute to the ‘World’s Greatest Entertainer’ By Iris Wiener

ecause Al Jolson is forever embraced by many as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer,” celebrating him every year has become an unmissable tradition. The Al Jolson Society is ready with the 26th edition of its annual festival, on Sept. 6, when guests will enjoy an exciting day of music, memorabilia and laughs. Jolson once said: “A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.” It was immediately clear to audiences that there was an incredible amount to which they would want to respond. The star of the ﬁrst talking picture, 1927’s “The Jazz Singer,” Jolson was an eponymous performer famous for his work in vaudeville and musical theater. In fact, there’s a street named after him on Broadway outside of the Winter Garden Theatre, where he sold out nine vaudeville musical revues. This is why Jan Hernstat, the International Al Jolson Society president and founder, feels it’s important to remember his stamp on entertainment as we now know it. “I always tell people that he was the ﬁrst superstar before that phrase was coined,” says Hernstat. “He was an international star at a • Sept. 6, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. • Information and tickets time when there was no available at Jolson.org or real media to promote call Jan Hernstat at what he did. There (516) 678-3524. wasn’t radio and TV. For • Lambrou’s Catering Hall, 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park somebody to be as big as he was worldwide. At a time when there was nothing to promote yourself, it really talks about your talent. You think of him and the guys who followed him, and there are so few people in the same category. Frank Sinatra. The Beatles. Bing Crosby. Elvis Presley. “This is why I’m celebrating his talent, his singing and his voice. He was an incredible star. I think it’s important for us to remember who he was and what he did.” The word “celebration” is an understatement when considering the many experiences planned for festival guests. One of the highlights is the auction of Jolson items. “We have a lot of good stuff up for auction that we haven’t had in the past,” Hernstat says. “People donated collections that go back 60 or 70 years. If someone comes as a collector, they would really enjoy it!” The schedule includes a number of unique performances and a luncheon buffet. Eddie Cantor’s grandson, Brian Gari, will be on hand to share stories and greet lucky attendees. Ed Greenbaum will once again be sharing his audio rarities. This year’s festival is serving up unique comedy with new acts from some old favorites. Noah Diamond demonstrates the iconic humor of Groucho Marx with

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Tony B gives a rousing rendition of the Jolson standards, an annual festival performance not to be missed.

a re-creation of a radio program the comedian did with Jolson. The unforgettable Bob Greenberg and Jonathan Smith (who have previously graced the stage as Laurel & Hardy) change gears this year and take on Abbott & Costello (expect to hear a rendition of “Who’s On First?”). Jeff Greenberg is returning with his delightful comedy. Plus, for the first time, guests will enjoy Jack West’s comedic stylings as he takes on the great Jack Benny. No Al Jolson Festival is complete without the main event, the musical stylings of Tony Babino. Known as “The Heart of Al Jolson,” Babino performs an entire concert tribute to Jolson, including hits “My Mammy” and “Swanee.” “He gets better every year,” says Hernstat of Babino. “One of the main reasons that we can continue to do things like this is because we have a Courtesy Jan Hernstat guy like Tony who is so talented and Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” sounds so much like Jolson. It’s a joy. in 1936. It was his final lead role in a musical film. Nobody else does what he does like he does it.” A part of what makes the full-day festival so special is that enthusiasts from all over come together to reflect on their shared passion. Hernstat says guests will be traveling from Philadelphia, New Jersey and even Kansas City to be in a room of likeminded individuals who appreciate Jolson’s magic. “Where can you go nowadays to see the old-time entertainers recreated?” asks Hernstat, as he considers the unique programming planned for the day. “[For us Long Islanders] it’s right in our backyard.” Hernstat hopes that through the work of the Al Jolson Society, members will be able to continue to reach out to Jolson fans who will help keep his legacy alive. “It’s harder and harder to find those people out there who are true Jolson fans. We’re not looking to convert anyone to become a Jolson fan; we just want to find the ones out there who are and let them know that they have this outlet for their enjoyment.”

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The festival “gang” includes, from left, Jeff Greenberg, Richard Halpern, Al Jolson Society President Jan Hernstat, vocalist Tony Babino, and Bob Greenberg.

Experience Beatlemania again when 1964 The Tribute brings the early 1960s Fab Four back to life. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best Beatles tribute on earth,” the band channels the pre-Sgt. Pepper era with uncanny authenticity — from period instruments and vintage suits to spot-on vocals and playful onstage banter. This meticulous re-creation captures the energy and joy of The Beatles’ early live performances, offering a rare chance to feel what it was like when Beatlemania swept the globe.“1964” captures the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. For those that never saw The Beatles live and always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone could possibly get — to feel the magic.

Friday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. $82, $66.25, $54.75, $44.25, $31.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Brave Strangers Get ready to rock when Brave Strangers hits the stage with the music of Bob Seger. Founded by the passionate and talented Tony Paulino, this powerhouse 14-piece group delivers an authentic concert experience that captures the ﬁre, soul, and storytelling that made Seger a rock legend. From “Night Moves” to “Turn the Page” to “Old Time Rock & Roll,” Brave Strangers takes audiences on a high-energy ride through the songs that deﬁned a generation — and continue to win new fans today. With a three-piece female chorus line known as the Segerettes, the Runaway Train horn section, and a blistering eight-piece core band, their sound is as big and bold as the Motor City itself. If you’ve seen Seger live, you know the thrill. If you haven’t, this is the next best thing.

Friday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Exhibit AUG On Nassau County

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Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

AUG Rock on at the park

Get in the groove with Led Zeppelin tribute band Misty Mountain and The Who tribute band Who’s Next at Eisenhower Park.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

AUG Summertime tunes

Eisenhower Park welcomes Puerto Rican merengue singer Elvis Crespo.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Labor Day Weekend Concert and Fireworks Spectacular

Join in the fun at the Town of Hempstead’s annual Endless Summer bash. Mike DelGuidice headlines a lively concert at Town Park Point Lookout, followed by fireworks. With barbecue cookoff, food trucks, crafter vendors and Fun Zone for kids. • Where: 1300 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach • Time: Gates open at 3 p.m.;

• Where: Jones Beach, Field 1, Wantagh • Time: 9 a.m. • Contact: Marsha Radulov at MarshaRadulov@opiny.org

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Eisenhower Park welcomes country singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde. She delivers tales of broken hearts and the honky-tonk life. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 6 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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Maren Morris

Maren Morris brings “The Dreamsicle Tour” to the Paramount stage with special guest Jade LeMac. Morris has broken boundaries, smashed records and affirmed herself as a dynamic vocalist, prolific songwriter and showstopping performer on her own terms. Among numerous accolades, she has garnered a Grammy, five ACM Awards, five CMA Awards, and three Billboard Music Awards. She has earned dozens of multi platinum and gold certifications worldwide and tallied billions of streams. Her catalog encompasses a trio of acclaimed albums, namely Hero (2016), Girl (2019), and Humble Quest (2022). Speaking to her versatility, she’s the rare force of nature equally suited to collaborating with Zedd on the 6x-platinum “The Middle” or duetting with everyone from Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow to Teddy Swims, Hozier, and Jessie Murph. Morris has sold out tours on multiple continents. Along the way, she also co-founded The Highwomen with Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, and Amanda Shires. In September 2023, Maren shared The Bridge, an EP featuring “The Tree” and “Get the Hell Out of Here,” and followed with a cover • Where: The Paramount, 370 of Billy Idol’s classic track “Dancing With Myself” in February 2024. She entered a bold new New York Ave., Huntington era with the release of her Intermission EP in August, which features “Cut!” and the MUNA- • Time: 7:30 p.m. produced and playful single “Push Me Over.” Maren promises to be unapologetically herself • Contact: ticketmaster.com — and it shows in this music and in what is next to come. $114.25, $92, $71.75, $65.25. or paramountny.com

concert starts at 8 p.m. • Contact: townofhempsteadevents. com

Drive AUG Blood New York Blood

Center sets up at St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus for a late summer blood drive. Help those in need. • Where: 78 Hempstead Ave. • Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Contact: lynbrookKOFC.com/ upcoming-events

Pterodactyl Flyers

Bring the family to Long Island Children’s Museum to find about Pterodactyls, which are not classified as dinosaurs. Learn about these flying reptiles, make a flying creature and watch it soar in our wind tube at the drop-in program. For ages 3+. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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East Rockaway Village Board Meeting The community is invited to the village meeting.

• Where: 376 Atlantic Ave. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: villageofeastrockaway. org

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Storybook Stroll

Art. His subjects are diverse, often readily recognizable and at times quite humorous: from glamorous Hollywood stars to the art world itself and the grittier subjects of street art. $20, $15 seniors, $10 students, members free. Limited seating. Registration required.

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

• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048

Local women meet weekly to discuss cooking, crafts and more. Previous events have been in conjunction with Lynbrook Restorative. Open to neighboring areas and residents.

Art Talk

• Where: 111 North Oceanside Road, Oceanside • Time: Noon- 2 p.m. • Contact: Karen Alterson, KAltersonk4@gmail.com

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Join John Grande when he visits Nassau County Museum of Art. The New York-based artist reflects upon modern and contemporary culture with his constructed paintings, sculptures, and murals while carefully utilizing techniques and traditions as far-reaching those of Old Master painters, 19th-century artists to 20th-century advertising and Pop

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Lynbrook Village Board meets

Stay updated on village issues by attending the next meeting.

• Where: 1 Columbus Drive • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: LynbrookVillage.net

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Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce Casino Night

Don’t miss out on a fun evening support the Lynbrook community. With casino games, food, drinks, and raffles. Delicious food, drinks and great company. Try your luck at the poker table, roll the dice and more. Sponsors are needed. • Where: Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Ave. • Time: 6-9 p.m. • Contact: lynbrookusa.com or Audrey Donaldson at (516) 670-2057

RVC Homemakers Meeting

Heroes Against Heroin 5K Walk Join in the Long Island-wide awareness campaign to support overdose

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

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the Lynbrook High School Key Club organized a car wash fundraiser this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the high school parking lot to support the nugent family.

Fundraisers aid young student and her family “Within just one hour of planning scenes,” he said. “We did not expect this with our advisor (Ben) Tieniber, we organized a car wash fundraiser to rally level of love and generosity.” Kimberly is a standout athlete who behind Kimberly and the entire Nugent family,” Aiden Pearsall, co-president of also plays basketball and volleyball. Friends and coaches say she is not the club, wrote in a statement to the only a strong player, but also a loyal Herald. Pearsall noted that Key Club memteammate and friend. Timothy Nugent is a 20-year veteran bers and the advisor Ben Tieniber wantof the New York City Police Depart- ed to respond immediately after learning of Kimberly’s diagnosis ment’s Harbor Unit who also through social media. serves in the United States “Every donation, big or Coast Guard and the New small, makes a difference,” York State Naval Militia. His he wrote. “Together, we can wife, Kristen, is a longtime show Kimberly that her employee of the Village of community is standing with Lynbrook’s Building Departher.” ment. Kimber is the eldest Another event, a commuof three children, with nity barbeque fundraiser younger sisters Brianna and Jon Gladstone called Let’s Rally for KimMikayla. Both parents are Fundraiser organizer berly, is scheduled for Sept. taking time away from work 6, at VFW Post 2307, on Merto care for her. rick Road, from 6 to 10 p.m. “The Nugent family is so humble and kind,” Gladstone said. “They’re low-key It will feature food, a cash bar, raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Entry is $10 per and just a great family.” The community-wide support has person, and all proceeds will benefit the expanded to local schools. The high Nugent family. Attendees can also contribute via school Key Club organized a car wash fundraiser this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 Venmo at @VEN23O, or donate directly p.m. in the high school parking lot. All to Gladstone’s GoFundMe campaign by proceeds will go directly to the Nugent visiting GoFundMe.com/f/Support-forKimberly-and-the-Nugent-Family. family.

News brief Scientists debut breakthrough research In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists at NYU Langone Health and the University of Zurich demonstrated that transcranial ultrasound stimulation can noninvasively activate specific brain circuits in live mice by using ultrasound waves projected into geometric hologram patterns. Unlike current FDA-approved ultrasound therapies that destroy neurons to ease symptoms like tremors, the lowerintensity waves used in this study temporarily activate neurons. Researchers say this approach could one day lead to safer, noninvasive treatments for neurological

and mental health disorders by targeting entire networks of brain circuits. By combining a 512-emitter ultrasound array with a camera-equipped fiberscope, researchers visualized brain regions lighting up in response to holographic sound waves. The method enhanced neuron sensitivity tenfold, suggesting that TUS could be made more precise and energy-efficient. The findings were published July 7 in “Nature Biomedical Engineering.” — Hernesto Galdamez

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU GHA HOLDINGS, LLC, -against65 PHIPPS AVE LLC, 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 March 14, 2023, wherein GHA HOLDINGS, LLC is the Plaintiff and 65 PHIPPS AVE LLC, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, NORTH SIDE STEPS, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 17, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 65 PHIPPS AVENUE, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518; tax map identification 38-506-52-53; and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORTATED VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK . Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 602603/2020; Brian J. Davis, Esq., as 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. 155079 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST

FLOYD KLEINERT, VAITIARE RAYMOND, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 14, 2024, 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 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 47 Wood Street, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37 Block 304 Lot 62. Approximate amount of judgment $812,294.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605885/2023. Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1 775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-000763 86381 155061

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST WILLIAM G. BREVAIRE, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 9, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 76 Driving Park 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 Lots 12 and 112. Approximate amount of judgment $698,018.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605725/2023. John Boklak, Esq., Referee Gross Pol owy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-003337 86612 155210

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -againstSTACEY N. LAMOREAUX A/K/A STACEY N. MCGLAUN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated August 8, 2019 and entered on August 23, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northeasterly side of Wood Street, distant 150 feet northwesterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the northeasterly side of Wood Street and the northwesterly side of Acom Place formerly known as Oak Place; being a plot 50 feet by 135 feet by 50 feet by 135 feet. Section: 37 Block: 303 Lot: 35 Said premises known as 11 WOOD STREET, LYNBROOK, NY 11563 Approximate amount of lien $633,497.53 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 1320/2014. SCOTT SILLER, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 5025.1313 {* LYNBROOK N*} 155202

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, Nassau County, New York, will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM on the following application: #08-2025 Application of Scott Kahn, on behalf of the Owner, requesting a variance of: Section 288-11 Side yards. A. of the Village Zoning code, to construct a 1-story rear addition with a side yard setback of 6.8 feet, where a minimum of 10 feet is required, on an existing nonconforming house, with side yard setbacks of 4.51 feet and 6.8 feet, where a minimum of 5 feet and 10 feet are required. The premises are located at 88 Waverly Avenue, as described on the Official Tax Map as Section 2, Block 3, Lot 13. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard at the aforesaid time and place. BY ORDER OF the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway. Terrence Riecker Superintendent Department of Buildings Dated: August 28, 2025 155411

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU 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 June 6, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT

Former commander receives award Bill Marinaccio, past commander of Lynbrook American Legion Post 335, received the Nassau County Distinguished Service to Veterans Medal during Veterans Night ceremonies at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 2. Marinaccio was previously named Nassau County American Le gion’s Legionnaire of the Year in 2019 and received the Town of Hempstead Veterans Award in 2024. As adjutant and post commander, he recruited more than 40 veterans to join Post 335, earning the American Legion National Commander’s Recruitment

Pin for six consecutive years. He also helped establish an auxiliary unit at the post and played a key role in raising more than $40,000 for the annual Run for Heroes 5K, which supports veteran-related causes. Over the past three years, three members of Post 335 have received the N a s s a u C o u n t y Ve t e r a n s D i s t i n g u i s h e d S e r v i c e M e d a l . H ow a r d Kalachman was honored in 2023, Steve Grogan in 2024, and Marinaccio in 2025. — Ainsley Martinez

Summer playground program wraps up Carnival Day, a highly anticipated event in the Lynbrook Public Schools Summer Playground Program, offered children a plethora of competitive games to show off their skills. Players stepped up to give their best attempt in carnival-themed games that included a ring toss, bowling and a gumball guessing game. In addition to giving out exciting prizes, older student volunteers helped host the games and applied summer-themed temporary tattoos on children. The Summer Playground, hosted this year at North and South Middle Schools, will reach its conclusion with a talent show and a day of play in the sprinklers. — Ainsley Martinez

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Children lined up to get temporary tattoos from volunteers during the district’s playground program.

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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 25, 2025 at 2:00PM, 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. 155394

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cross Long Island, families are being squeezed by rising utility costs, whether it’s water, electricity or gas. Too many families are opening their bills from Liberty Water and wondering how they will keep up. Month after month, residents in private water districts are paying some of the highest rates in the state, often hundreds of dollars more per year than their neighbors who receive municipal water. Yet unlike most other expenses, custompATRiCiA ers can’t shop CAnZonERi-FiTZpATRiCK around for a better deal. Water is a basic necessity, not a luxury, and no family should be punished simply because of where they live. Liberty’s customers have seen outof-control rate hikes that strain household budgets. These aren’t isolated increases; they’re part of a pattern. While every utility faces infrastructure and maintenance costs, Liberty’s private ownership structure and profit

margins mean their rates consistently run higher than municipally run systems. The problem is made worse by the fact that residents in these districts never chose Liberty, yet they are left to pay bills they cannot escape. That’s why I have made reforming the way private water utilities operate one of my top priorities as a state senator. I am proud to co-sponsor bipartisan legislation that would allow private water utilities access to state and federal infrastructure funding, with the requirement that any such funds have a clear and definite purpose that benefits customers. Without that safeguard, there is no guarantee that relief would ever make it into the pockets of families struggling to keep up with their bills. I also introduced legislation to eliminate the state’s special franchise tax on private water customers. Did you know that tax is a state-mandated surcharge that can account for nearly 30 percent of a Liberty customer’s bill? Think about that: Nearly one-third of what families pay each month isn’t for water

and isn’t for infrastructure; it’s simply a state-mandated tax. Given that customers of municipal water systems aren’t required to pay it — which makes sense, since water is a fundamental necessity — why should Liberty customers? It’s unfair, it’s regressive and it needs to end. Beyond water costs, I’ve also sponsored legislation that would require the state Public Service Commission to determine and disclose the true cost of complying with energy and environmental policies, and place a moratorium on related surcharges, taxes, fees and cost-bearing regulations for five years. While we all share the goal of protecting the environment, we cannot continue to push forward with sweeping energy mandates without being honest about what they will mean for ratepayers. Transparency is the first step toward accountability. New Yorkers are already reeling from the PSC’s recent approval of multi-year gas and electric delivery rate hikes. Long Island gas customers will see bills climb nearly $60 a month by 2026 compared with 2024. When you add those

nlike most other expenses, water customers can’t shop around for a better deal.

increases on top of Liberty’s already sky-high water rates, the picture is clear: Families are being squeezed from every direction. Through legislation like my bill to eliminate the special franchise tax, and the bill to mandate financial relief and greater transparency in energy mandates, we can start to rebalance the scales. Families on Long Island deserve relief and the peace of mind that comes from knowing their elected officials are fighting to hold utilities accountable. At the end of the day, this isn’t just about numbers on a bill; it’s about real people. It’s about parents who shouldn’t have to decide between paying for water, keeping the lights on or putting food on the table. It’s about seniors on fixed incomes who deserve to age in place without the constant worry of their next utility bill. Water is essential, and it must stay affordable. That’s the principle guiding my work in Albany. It’s also the standard I will uphold, demanding fairness for all utility customers and accountability from Liberty Water and other utilities as long as I’m your state senator. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th State Senate District.

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here comes a time in family life when the balance of responsibility begins to shift. After decades of caring for our infants, toddlers and teens, and launching our children off to careers and relationships — and if we’re lucky, a decade or two, or even three, of joyful independence — we realize that we’re slowing down a bit. The grown children have their own years of freedom before new responsibilities as caregivers arise. Adult children begin to realRAnDi ize that they have KREiss aging parents. Older parents need an occasional hand up. But when to step in, exactly, and how much? Hear me: The critical factor is for kids to offer help without diminishing their parents. When your kids start checking up on you, if they want to do no harm, they best have a light touch and a sense of humor. Recently, one of our grown kids visited. “You’re walking really well, Mom,” he said. OK, I thought; he must have

read an article about older people having mobility issues. However, I am not one. I walk just fine. And fast. And steady on my feet. I let the moment pass. The next day he offered to arrange my pillbox. “What’s to arrange?” I said. I take two pills, and one of them is Vitamin D. On another visit, my daughter examined the house for “fall risks.” Despite her good intentions, I was not going to let her toss the Tabriz rug I personally carried back from Istanbul. There were other moments, like the kids saying, “You already told me that story,” or “Why not leave your car keys in the same place every day so you won’t keep looking for them?” My sonin-law spent at least an hour going through my pantry and tossing anything with an expired date. All of these intrusions come from a place of good intentions, but chuck that. It feels like hovering to me, and patronizing and ageist. I’ll know when I need help, and I won’t hesitate to ask. And yes, I realize this sounds slightly unreasonable. On the other hand, I am very grateful

to be living in a multigenerational family that keeps a watchful eye on us and visits often, even when we aren’t that much fun. We all know that millions of older people don’t have the blessings conferred by caring children. They may not get to go out or eat the right foods or enjoy the support of family and friends. I’m speaking from a point of privilege in that regard. This is tricky emotional terrain on all sides, best negotiated openly and with a light touch. With that in mind, I am ready now for my kids’ next visit/inspection next month. I put my shoes in the fridge and four cans of refried beans in the bathtub. Finding humor in advancing age isn’t always easy. Toward the end of my mother’s life, she lived with us for a few months. She had a helper who took her to the supermarket, where she enjoyed picking up a few things. One day they walked in the front door with a fresh challah bread. “Look at this bread,” my mom beamed. “It’s a beauty.” She forgot she had bought the same bread the day before. But before I could summon the grace required in the moment, I said, “That’s the second

hen your kids start checking up on you, they better have a sense of humor.

bread you bought for tonight.” That was seven years ago, and I can still see the flustered embarrassment on my mother’s face. We might have made a joke of it, but my tone was chiding, and I regret not summoning my better angels. Now that I am in my eighth decade, heaven help the kid who says, “You told me that already” or shows impatience when I can’t find my phone or walks around my house dimming the bright lights. The landscape of older age holds perils for me and some of my fellow boomers who may have replaced hips or knees or failing eyesight or chronic pain. Some of us can remember everything just fine. Some can remember everything, but not right away. Some can’t remember much. Kindness lies in not pointing out the lapses, but listening to a story a second time. When we’re among our own kind (that would be other older people), we make jokes about fading memory and increasing wrinkles. When our kids point out any diminishing capacities, it feels like a rebuke. My advice and wish: Walk more slowly, kids, when you walk alongside us; soon you will be walking in our footsteps. Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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s August winds down, another academic year is approaching for Nassau and Suffolk’s 124 school districts. Yellow buses are getting their final inspections, teachers are setting up classrooms, and families are shopping for supplies with that mix of excitement and anxiety that marks the end of summer vacation. But this coming school year carries more uncertainty than usual. Long Island schools are preparing students for a world that seems to shift beneath our feet daily. Kindergartners are beginning their educational journey in schools grappling with fundamental questions about the future of education itself. While 5-yearolds will still learn to read and write, they will also encounter technology that was science fiction just a few years ago. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how students access information, complete assignments and develop skills. The question isn’t whether AI will transform education — it’s how quickly, and whether our schools can adapt fast enough to harness its power while teaching students to think critically about its limitations. Teachers will learn alongside their students, figuring out when to embrace AI tools and when to insist on traditional methods. Administrators will write policies for technology they don’t yet fully understand. Parents will try to help with homework that involves apps and platforms they’ve never seen. We’re all on this learning curve together, and that’s not something to be embarrassed about — it’s the reality of living through a technological revolution. Perhaps nowhere is this uncertainty more acute than in our middle schools, where students are forming their first serious academic interests and beginning to imagine their futures. These young people will eventually graduate from high school and college into a job

market where artificial intelligence may have eliminated entire career categories while creating others we can’t yet envision. How do we prepare seventh-graders for careers that don’t exist? How do we teach them to value human creativity and critical thinking in an age of machine learning? Long Island’s high schools face an even more complex challenge. They must prepare students for college admissions that increasingly emphasize authentic achievement over test scores, in an environment where the priorities of colleges and universities have become politically charged. The specter of federal education cuts adds another layer of complexity. The proposed elimination of the Department of Education could reshape everything from special education funding to college financial aid. Programs that have supported Long Island students for decades — from Title I funding in our most challenged districts to federal student loans that make college accessible — face an uncertain future. Combined with rapid technological changes, the gap between Long Island’s poorest and most affluent school districts — sometimes right next door to one another — could expand to unthinkable size. We must not lose sight of districts that need resources the most. These potential cuts extend beyond education budgets. Federal research funding that has sustained STEM careers could evaporate. Environmental programs that employ thousands of Long Island residents hang in the balance. Government functions that provide stable middle-class employment may be transformed or eliminated. These challenges are causing real anxiety for families across the Island. Parents wonder whether they’re preparing their children adequately for an unknowable future. Students feel pres-

letters Extremism, too, will affect the world’s future To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column last week, “Isolation, antisemitism will affect the world’s future”: It seems the world has to wait for those who have survived the horrors of war to pass into history before it can be primed for the same mistakes to be made again. Ignorance or agenda rule the day, and people, as ever, are easily led by demagoguery. I find it frightening that neither party practices commonsense, moderate approaches to problems. Whereas once upon a time, the two political parties orbited closely around a center point, those halcyon days are but a dim memory. Nowadays, each party orbits far, far away from a center that I believe is the American character. The answer to our problems will not be

sure to make educational choices without knowing which paths will lead to viable careers. Teachers question whether their expertise remains relevant as technology advances. And all of this is compounded by the new statewide cellphone ban, whose consequences on learning, behavior and social dynamics are nervously anticipated by students, parents and teachers. The anxiety is valid and understandable. Rather than pushing these concerns aside or pretending everything is fine, our communities need to create spaces where families can voice their worries and seek support. School counselors, parent groups and community organizations must be prepared to help families navigate not just academic decisions, but the emotional toll of living with constant uncertainty. Success in this coming year won’t be measured solely in test scores or college acceptance rates, though those remain important. The real measure will be whether our students graduate with the adaptability to thrive amid constant change, the critical thinking skills to navigate an information landscape increasingly shaped by AI, and the resilience to build meaningful careers even as traditional paths disappear. Long Island has faced uncertainty before and emerged stronger. The key has always been acknowledging challenges honestly while focusing on what unites us: Ensuring that every child develops not just knowledge, but wisdom. As classroom doors prepare to open, we must acknowledge that we’re sending our children into uncharted territory. Our job — as parents, educators and community members — is to give them the tools to draw their own maps. School bells are about to ring. The future is speaking a language that we’re all still learning.

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ffordable living in Nassau county is a great concern for most residents. as a former member of the Legislature’s Finance committee who now serves on the Rules committee, i have kept an eye on wasteful expenditures, missed opportunities for substantial revenue, and employment-generating projects. Nassau county residents deserve to know how their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent. so let’s take a closer look. the county has lost two major development opportunities this year, one at the Uniondale hub sCott m. and another on DaVis the Nassau community college campus. in april 2023, county executive Bruce Blakeman, with great fanfare announced an agreement with Las Vegas sands for a $6 billion project at the hub anchored by a casino and resort. according to Blakeman, it was a can’t-miss opportunity that would transform the property occupied by Nassau Veterans Memorial coliseum. that can’t-miss opportunity missed. this april, the sands abruptly announced that it was no longer pursuing this project. also in 2023, NYU Langone, the coun-

ty and Ncc commenced negotiations to build a $3 billion medical facility on campus. Blakeman boasted that the project would create “the number one hospital in america.” this March, NYU Langone unexpectedly withdrew from the project, stating that “external factors” made the project “too burdensome to proceed.” With that, $9 billion in projected growth for Nassau’s future, thousands of construction jobs, employment opportunities and millions in tax revenue to sustain vital services were erased. critical investments for the greater good continue to stagnate. since 2022, the county has accrued nearly $100 million in opioid lawsuit settlement funds, but only $9.1 million has been disbursed to agencies for prevention, treatment and recovery services. the prevalence of opioid use requires an immediate and sustained response, and utilizing these settlement proceeds increases the likelihood of long-term success, which in turn lessens crime as well as the societal and financial burdens of addiction borne by us all. as for wasteful expenditures, Blakeman has nearly tripled the amount of money spent on outside counsel contracts to represent the county instead of using the county attorney’s office. according to Newsday, some of these

contracts went to firms that have donated to Republicans, including Blakeman. the cost of these contracts increased from $6 million in 2022 to over $20 million in 2024. Last year alone, the county spent nearly twice as much on outside counsel than on the entire county attorney’s office. in early 2024, with a Republican majority vote, the county’s $200,000 annual contract for legal advertisements with Newsday was canceled and replaced by the New York Post, even though Newsday published over 1,600 articles about Nassau county in 2024, whereas the Post published only 155. in January, Newsday sued the county, alleging First amendment violations and retaliation for news articles and editorials that county officials considered unfavorable. in May, the Republican majority in the Legislature authorized up to $1.7 million to retain a Manhattan-based law firm to defend the lawsuit, at a rate of $1,400 to $2,200 an hour. the administration and the legislative majority have also approved $3.2 million to fight a court ruling that Nassau county wrongfully charged more than $400 million in red-light camera ticket fees. they have not planned for the possibility that the county will be forced to return millions of dollars to impacted drivers. then there’s Blakeman’s provisional

ritical investments continue to stagnate, amid wasteful expenditures.

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‘Hochul’s partisan war’ started in Texas, Jake to the editor: Re assemblyman Jake Blumencranz’s op-ed in the aug. 14-20 issue, “this ain’t texas: We must end hochul’s partisan war,” decrying the push for redistricting in New York: it’s hard to disagree with Mr. Blumencranz’s statement that “voters should choose their representation — not the other way around.” But then what, exactly, should New York do to counter texan efforts to subvert that very principle with their blatant attempt to create more Republican districts so that the house of Representatives represents only one party? We should certainly be above such partisan tactics. But we cannot passively be held to a higher standard while others are pushing us toward one-party rule. this is “hochul’s partisan war”? i suggest that Mr. Blumencranz address his valid concerns to the texas lawmakers. RichaRd schWaRz Bayville

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deputy sheriff program, known as his “militia.” after he did not respond to our requests for basic information, in the interest of public safety and protecting taxpayers from exposure to financial liability, Legislator debra Mulé and i sued Blakeman — which could have been avoided if he had simply followed the law. it is important to note that, while our counsel in that case is pro bono, the administration has again retained outside counsel, at a cost of up to $200,000. as for county finances, the independent, nonpartisan Office of Legislative Budget Review recently reported that the Blakeman administration would be on pace to run a $100 million deficit in 2025, if not for the use of reserves made possible by last year’s one-time infusion of money from the federal american Rescue Plan act. in doing so, they have created the illusion of a balanced budget while, in fact, they are spending more than they are taking in. as we move forward, it is imperative to eliminate unnecessary expenditures and make fiscal decisions based on reasonable revenue projections. Blakeman is now crafting the 2026 budget during a time of tremendous uncertainty in which significant federal funding cuts are likely. We must be more fiscally prudent and not risk the county’s financial health by gambling on potential revenue sources that can disappear on a whim. Scott M. Davis represents Nassau County’s 1st District.

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to the editor: senior citizens like me have had to adapt our purchasing habits, often choosing less expensive alternatives or forgoing some foods, like beef, completely. as reported, the major driver of the rise in the cost of beef is drought. so, what does President trump do? he ends all initiatives that would curtail climate change. that and imposing taxes (tariffs) on the beef we import has made seniors on fixed incomes think twice, not about whether they can afford steak, but hamburger meat. couple that with the deportation of america’s ranch hands and meat-packers, and some seniors are facing food insecurity for the first time. this disregard for senior citizens is apparent in local government, as well. a staggering 12.1 percent increase in hempstead’s tax levy at a time when many seniors are having a hard time brings it to a crisis level. While seniors struggle for sustenance, it is unconscionable that the town spends our tax dollars on raises to undisclosed friends and family and utilizes public funds for partisan campaign mailers. For the town to then hand out t-shirts that prominently list their candidates’ names at senior events shows a pro-

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found insensitivity to their plight. Reminds me of when trump tossed paper towels to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, underscoring the disconnect between those

in power and the communities they serve. cLaUdia BOReckY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club

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