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Kiwanis marks anniversary with E.R. sign remains active in the organization at age 88, first encouraged him to attend a meeting. Gilloon went on to serve for The East Rockaway Kiwanis Club has spent 75 years serving four years as vice president and children and families, and now four years as president of the its decades of community club. On Oct. 1 he will begin involvement have a permanent serving as lieutenant governor of the Kiwanis’s Long Island marker in the village. Club members and village Southwest Division, which officials gathered Aug. 25 for a includes nine clubs. His connection to ribbon-cutting cerecommunity service mony celebrating a e x t e n d s b e yon d new 75th-anniversaKiwanis. Gilloon is ry sign next to marking his 50th McNulty Park, on year as a volunteer Ocean Avenue. For firefighter, and has members, the sign served as an represents not only advanced life supthe club’s history, but its hope to port medic and an remain a visible part DANNY GIllooN EMT as well. of East Rockaway Incoming lieutenant For Gilloon, for generations to governor, Kiwanis reaching the 75-year Long Island come. milestone demon“It’s recognition,” Southwest Division strates the club’s longtime member ability to endure and Danny Gilloon said. adapt. “It shows we “People come into the village have a lot of history, and we’re and see it, know we’re there, resilient,” he said. “We’ve had have a long history and are still highs and lows. We can always going.” use more members, and we’re Gilloon, an East Rockaway always recruiting.” resident, joined the club in 2006 The East Rockaway club supafter completing his term as ports scholarships, school-supch i e f o f t h e v i l l a g e F i re ply and food drives, local food Department. His mother, Ethel pantries and Camp Kiwanis, a Gilloon, a two-time Kiwanis Continued on page 12 l i e u t e n a n t g ove r n o r w h o

By KAYlA DECHTER

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lynbrook and East Rockaway mark 25 years Residents, first responders and local officials gathered in Lynbrook and East Rockaway last Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The communities hosted solemn ceremonies honoring the lives lost, the first responders who answered the call and those who have died from 9/11-related illnesses in the years since. At top, Colleen Woessner and her daughter, Lillian, at Lynbrook’s 9/11 memorial during the ceremony. At right, ERFD Assistant Chief Andrew Pignataro, center, and his brother, Chief Matthew Pignataro at East Rockaway’s 9/11 ceremony. Story, more photos, Pages 3, 10.

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t shows we have a lot of history, and we’re resilient.

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Lynbrook residents, first responders, veterans and village officials gathered at the 9/11 Memorial Garden behind Village Hall last Friday to commemorate 25 years since the terrorist attacks that changed the nation. The annual ceremony brought generations of residents together at the village memorial, which incorporates steel recovered from the World Trade Center. Attendees stood in reflection as members of the Lynbrook Fire Department and other first responders honored those who were killed on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as those whose lives were forever changed by the attacks. The village maintains the 9/11 Memorial Garden as a permanent place of remembrance. Mayor Alan Beach addressed the

gathering, and Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti joined village officials and community organizations in the observance. Trustees Anne Marie Tolle Reardon and Michael Habert were also among those in attendance, along with members of the LFD, the Lynbrook Police De par tment and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 335. Families and residents gathered around the memorial throughout the evening, including younger members of the community who were born years after the attacks. The ceremony continued Lynbrook’s tradition of ensuring that the events of that day remain part of the community’s collective memory. — Kayla Dechter

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The sun shone through Lynbrook’s 9/11 memorial, which incorporates steel recovered from the World Trade Center, as the village marked 25 years since the attacks.

Members of the Lynbrook Fire Department gathered outside Village Hall for the village’s 25th-anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach addressed residents gathered at the village’s 9/11 Memorial Garden last Friday.

Connor, Danny, Chris and Kelsey Ambrosio attended Lynbrook’s 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti, second from left, joined American Legion Auxiliary Unit 335 members Marie Maranaccio, Jeri Charles, Debra Hunt and Pat Ryder at the ceremony.

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Members of the East Rockaway Junior Fire Department joined Mayor Gordon Fox, village officials and members of the fire department with school supplies donated for the Juniors’ back-to-school drive.

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The Lynbrook Pool is shown during the 2026 summer season. Village officials are working to keep the pool open as student lifeguards return to school and staffing becomes limited.

E.R. supports J.F.D. school supply drive The Village of East Rockaway is helping local students start the school year prepared by supporting the East Rockaway Junior Fire Department’s school supply drive. Mayor Gordon Fox and the Village Board recently donated school supplies to the drive, which is collecting notebooks, folders, pencils, crayons and other classroom essentials for students in need. The Junior Fire Department organized the collection to help ensure local children have the materials they

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need as they head back to school. Village officials praised the Juniors for taking on the community service effort and encouraged residents to contribute to the drive. The donation is one of the latest community service efforts led by the Junior Fire Department, which gives young members an opportunity to become involved with the fire service while giving back to East Rockaway.

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Lynbrook officials are working to keep the pools at Greis Park open as the village faces a late-summer shortage of lifeguards. Mayor Alan Beach addressed the staffing issue at the Aug. 24 Village Board meeting, explaining that the village loses many of its lifeguards toward the end of the summer as students return to school. Despite the shortage, Beach said the village does not plan to close the pool early. “We are short, but we will keep the pool open,” Beach said. Village records show officials were seeking a total of eight lifeguards to provide full coverage at the pools. The village moved to hire four seasonal Grade 1 lifeguards — James Deneen, Gwendolyn Gleason, Jake Mylan and Dillon Scala — as part of its effort to maintain staffing. Officials had also identified five additional New York State ocean lifeguards _______

who were available on a temporary basis. According to correspondence included in the board packet, the lifeguards could provide coverage for three days at a cost of $400 each for an 11-hour shift. The additional staffing would help fill the gap left as school resumes and many of the students who worked as lifeguards throughout the summer become unavailable. Beach has previously emphasized the importance of keeping the village pool available to residents throughout the summer. “The village pool is a recreational facility many of our residents look forward to utilizing during the summer when kids are off from school,” Beach said. “Like any public asset, it needs regular maintenance and upgrades to remain safe, reliable and modernized.” Beach reiterated at the Aug. 24 meeting that despite the seasonal staffing challenge, the village intends to keep the pool operating for residents through the remainder of its season. “We’ll make it work,” Beach said.

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OBITUARY High School. He also recalled experiencing antisemitism while growing up and seeing the Nazi Bund march through Lynbrook carrying flags. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Field joined The New York Times calls Edward Field “one of America’s most accomplished poets.” Indeed, the Army as an aviation cadet. He eventually he was; his 12 collections of poetry together won became a lieutenant and navigator aboard B-17 numerous literary honors including a fellowship bombers, flying missions over Europe from a base in England. from the Guggenheim Foundation On his final mission, Field’s bomband the Lamont Poetry Prize from the er was hit during a raid on Berlin and Academy of American Poets. He also forced to ditch in the icy North Sea. wrote the script for an Academy Not all of the crew survived. Field Award-winning documentary short in was rescued from a life raft in near1966. frozen condition. Field died Sunday, Sept. 6, at age After his discharge from the Army, 102, leaving behind a celebrated literField went on to establish a literary ary career and a lasting connection to career that would span decades. His the Lynbrook community where he poetry drew heavily from his own grew up. experiences, including his childhood Mr. Field was born in Brooklyn and military service. and moved with his family to Starks Art MAttson His breakthrough book of poetry, Place in Lynbrook at age 5. He attend- Lynbrook Village “ S t a n d U p, F r i e n d , Wi t h M e, ” ed Lynbrook schools and in 1941 grad- Historian includes a poem that centers on Lynuated from Lynbrook High. Later that brook, though not naming it. In 2025, year he quit NYU and joined the U.S. Army as a lieutenant and navigator of B-17s. In the Lynbrook Board of Trustees acted on a recomFebruary 1945, on the last of his 27 bombing mis- mendation from Lynbrook Historian, Art Mattsions, he nearly died when his plane was hit by son, and named Edward Field the village’s first Poet Laureate. enemy fire and crash-landed into the North Sea. I had the privilege of knowing Field personally His memories of growing up in Lynbrook stretched back to the 1930s. He remembered a and spending time with him in Manhattan, where horse-drawn wagon delivering ice to cool the fami- he shared memories of his childhood in Lynly’s refrigerator and attending Marion Street Ele- brook, his wartime experiences and his life as a mentary School before moving on to Lynbrook poet.

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CHACE MORRIS OCEANSIDE Senior FOOTBALL A YEAR AFTER LEADING Nassau County in touchdowns with 28 and rushing for 1,294 yards, Morris picked up where he left off in Oceanside’s season-opening 37-29 victory at Farmingdale Sept. 4. He carried 34 times for 200 yards and two touchdowns as the Sailors kicked off the new season on a winning note. Both of Morris’ scores came in the fourth quater from 10 and 11 yards as the visitors upped their 24-21 halftime lead.

games to watch Thursday, Sept. 17 Boys Soccer: Seaford at V.S. South......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Lawrence at Plainedge ...................5 p.m. Girls Soccer: South Side at Calhoun ...................5 p.m. Girls Soccer: North Shore at Wantagh..................5 p.m. Field Hockey: North Shore at Baldwin ..................5 p.m. Girls Soccer: Lynbrook at Plainedge ....................7 p.m. Girls Soccer: Lawrence at V.S. North ....................7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 18 Football: Mepham at Calhoun ........................3:30 p.m. Football: Seaford at EastRock/WestHemp ...........6 p.m. Football: Division at Plainedge .......................6:30 p.m. Football: Sewanhaka at Wantagh ........................7 p.m. Football: C.S. Harbor at Malverne .......................7 p.m. Football: Oyster Bay at Lawrence .........................5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19 Football: V.S. Central at New Hyde Park ...............1 p.m. Football: East Meadow at Uniondale ..............1:30 p.m. Football: Locust Valley at Lynbrook .................1:30 p.m. Football: Kennedy at Long Beach ...................1:30 p.m. Football: Bethpage at Elmont .........................1:30 p.m. Football: Baldwin at Carey ..............................1:30 p.m. Football: Clarke at South Side .............................2 p.m. Football: MacArthur at Garden City ......................3 p.m.

Despite trailing defending Nassau Conference IV football champion Seaford by 11 points late in the third quarter of Thursday night’s opener. visiting Lynbrook didn’t panic. The Owls got within a field goal on junior Thomas Potash’s second rushing touchdown and then flew past the Vikings, 24-21, with a long fourth-quarter scoring drive capped by senior quarterback William O’Riordan’s 7-yard touchdown run with 7:24 remaining. “This win is not only for all of us but for all of our brothers who were on last year’s team,” O’Riordan said. “We’ve worked so hard since Seaford beat us in the semifinals last November. We showed out tonight and I couldn’t be happier.” O’Riordan set up his game-winning score — his first in a varsity uniform — with connections through the air to seniors Orji Agwu and Peter Rahaniotis for 12 and 30 yards, respectively. It was the Owls’ first and only lead. Rahaniotis helped preserve it on Seaford’s ensuing possession with a strip sack takeaway, with junior Elias Vanderos recovering the fumble. Lynbrook’s defense also stood its ground in the final two minutes as junior quarterback Finn Curry (3 touchdown passes) had the Vikings knocking on the door before their final possession stalled at the Owls’ 19. “This is nearly a year’s worth of work,” Lynbrook head coach Dave Yaker said. “We didn’t start three weeks ago. We gave them a week off after we lost to Seaford at Hofstra and got right back to work. I’m really happy for our guys. This is a big win against one of the most successful programs in the county for a long time.” Senior Michael Calvacca had a pair of touchdown receptions and senior Carmine Pandolfino had the other for Seaford, which led 21-10 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter. “We knew it was going to be a battle,” Seaford head coach Mike McHugh said. v

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Quarterback William O’Riordan’s fourth-quarter touchdown run capped the Owls’ 24-21 season-opening win at Seaford Sept. 10. “The top two ranked teams in the conference and there’s a good chance we’ll see each other again down the road. We had our chances, but tonight they got the better of us.” The Vikings, who beat Lynbrook 48-20 in last year’s semis on the way to the county title, struck first with less than a minute remaining in the first quarter on Calvacca’s nifty 50-yard touchdown grab and run. Lynbrook cut the lead to 7-3 on senior Phillip Dzieciolowski’s 25-yard field goal midway through the second. Both offenses found paydirt late in the first half. Seaford led 14-3 with 2:12 remaining on Pandolfino’s 5-yard touchdown catch, but O’Riordan & Co.

responded with 40 seconds left when Potash found the end zone from 5 yards out. Potash answered Calvacca’s second touchdown with a second of his own, a 22-yard run with 32 seconds to go in the third. Rahaniotis’ 2-point conversion followed to cut the margin to 21-18. The Owls’ defense allowed just one first down on the ensuing possession to set the stage for the winning drive. “It’s a great start to the season for us, but we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Yaker said. Lynbrook hosts Locust Valley next Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Seaford visits East Rockaway/West Hempstead next Friday at 6:30 p.m.

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For Howard Kopel, cost of living is a priority By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel is seeking his ninth term representing the 7th Legislative District, with public safety, the cost of living and preserving the character of the Five Towns among the issues he says remain most important to him. Kopel, 75, has lived in Lawrence since 1987, and has represented the district since 2010. He now serves as the Legislature’s presiding officer. Asked what he is most focused on as he seeks another term, Kopel kept his answer simple. “It’s a matter of public safety and costs,” he said. “We work on that.” Those priorities, he said, touch many of the issues district residents face, from emergency services and law enforcement to taxes and maintaining local infrastructure. Kopel added that he wants to keep county expenses and taxes manageable while maintaining the services residents rely on. He noted that sales taxes are an important source of county revenue, and that economic growth can help generate revenue without an increase in property taxes. “Sales tax is a large source of income for the county,” he said. “And that comes from growth, which is not painful, as opposed to increasing taxes directly, which is sometimes painful.” Public safety remains a particular concern for Kopel, who said that the county has strong law enforcement leadership, and praised Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and officers in the local precincts. Combating antisemitism, Kopel said, requires both enforcement and education, particularly as incidents of hatred continue to affect communities across the

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Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel, the incumbent in the 7th District, is seeking re-election in November. region. “You’re always going to have the world’s oldest hatred, unfortunately,” he said. “But political leadership is there.” Kopel also pointed to funding for emergency services as one way in which the county directly supports public safety. He cited assistance for local ambulance services and marine rescue operations.

Another issue he continues to focus on is the preservation of the Five Towns’ suburban character, particularly as development and traffic increase. “You’ve got congestion issues,” Kopel said. “And you’ve got overbuilding. It’s happening.” Existing infrastructure, he said, is struggling to accommodate the growth. “The infrastructure was built 100 years ago, give or take, around there, and it really can’t support too much more,” he said. “And there’s no room to expand it.” Kopel said he wants to continue pushing back against development that he believes places additional pressure on roads and other infrastructure. “I just want to try to preserve the way of life that people have moved out here to obtain,” he said. Kopel has publicly criticized the Peninsula Public Library board of trustees, and said he believes the library needs state attention. He said he has worked with state and local elected officials to raise concerns. “I think the situation is awful,” he said. “They’ve been effectively, in my opinion, destroying the place.” After more than a decade in office, Kopel said he continues to run because he believes he can still contribute. “As long as I’m able to help people and do it effectively, that would be a reason,” he said. “And at the point when I’m not, that’s when it stops.”

Doug Segan campaigns on health and safety By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Dr. Doug Segan, a 71-year-old Woodmere native and a longtime emergency medicine physician, is challenging Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel for the 7th District seat, saying his medical and legal background would bring a different perspective to county government. “I believe that I have a unique skill set,” Segan said. Segan spent 35 years working in emergency medicine, at hospitals in Michigan and several Naval facilities. He has taught first-year medical students at Hofstra University’s Zucker School of Medicine for a decade. “There are many issues in Nassau County that impact on health,” Segan said. “To just name a few, car accidents, violent crime, all sorts of pollution, overcrowded housing.” He cited a recent conversation with a 911 operator about staffing shortages as an example of why he believes his medical expertise could be valuable in the Legislature. “If a person had to be on hold four minutes for a 911 call, I’m not sure the average member of the … Legislature understands four minutes for a medical emergency is an eternity,” he said. “You have somebody in cardiac arrest, four minutes is the difference between brain recovery and not.” Affordability, Segan said, is the issue residents raise most often as he campaigns door to door. “This is their main concern: How do I afford to stay in this home in Nassau County?” he said. Public safety is another major priority for Segan, who said his years in emergency rooms have made the consequences of crashes and violent crime personal.

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Woodmere native Doug Segan, Kopel’s Democratic challenger, has made a career in emergency medicince, and, he said, “I believe that I have a unique skill set.” “These issues are not theoretical statistics or buzzwords,” he said. “I’ve told people that they’ve lost a loved one due to violent crime. I’ve told people they lost a loved one in a car accident. Those conversations

stay with me forever.” Road conditions, speeding, poor roadway lighting, potholes and a lack of sidewalks are among the concerns he has heard about from residents. “Public safety is government’s number one responsibility to our citizens,” he said. Segan also said that protecting houses of worship and combating antisemitism and other hate crimes would be priorities if he were elected. “People have to feel safe when they enter their house of worship,” he said. “People should not be afraid to go to their house of worship for fear of being attacked.” Elected officials, he added, should lower the temperature of political rhetoric. “Our leaders have to tone down the rhetoric, to set an example,” Segan said. He also wants to support police and volunteer firefighters, and has visited several firehouses, Volunteers need additional help with recruitment and retention, he said. “It’s a big ask for someone to be a volunteer firefighter,” he said. “Training, the time, the interruption of sleep and work and family life. It’s a big ask. And we should show our appreciation.” Asked about development, Segan said he supports what he called smart and careful growth rather than either unrestricted construction or no development. “We have massive traffic problems on West Broadway and Broadway already,” he said. “We have problems with flooding, and we have to be very respectful of our green spaces.” Ultimately, Segan said, his campaign is centered on utilizing his professional experience to benefit residents. “Public health, affordability, public safety,” he said. “Those would be my three top priorities from Day One.”

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Molloy University has been named to Time magazine’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges list for 2026-27, placing No. 85 among the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation. Molloy was one of 14 New York institutions on the list, and the only Long Island college or university to receive the distinction. It was recognized alongside Columbia University, Barnard College and New York University. Time evaluated colleges based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness to students. Student outcomes accounted for 75 percent of an institution’s overall score, including graduation rates, graduate earnings and economic value for students. The remaining 25 percent of the score factored in educational costs, student resources and demand. Molloy earned an overall score of 79.93. For President James Lentini, the recognition came as a surprise, because the university was not asked to submit information. “It was totally a surprise to me,” Lentini said. “They did their own research by pulling up return-on-investment info and all kinds of metrics that are out there that people can find, and so, yeah, it was a surprise.” Lentini said that

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Molloy University is ranked No. 85 among the nation’s top 100 colleges and universities in Time magazine’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges list for 2026-27. Time used information including the cost of tuition, graduation rates and graduate salaries. “A lot of this data is available publicly through something called IPEDS” — the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System — “which is a system we all have to report to,” he said. “It was a pleasant surprise.”

The recognition follows another national ranking based on student outcomes. Lentini noted that Molloy was ranked No. 75 by the Wall Street Journal last year. “It was great that these two publications, and this one being Time, are the same kind of results based on student outcomes,” he said.

The distinction, Lentini added, reflects Molloy’s focus on students. “It says a lot about what we’re doing here and the high quality of the work, and what we’re doing for our students here,” he said. “We have the kind of institution that offers degrees where they’re highly regarded in health care and the arts and business and education, and it just speaks highly of the work that’s happening at Molloy.” Lentini attributed the success of the university’s students in part to its mission and student support. “I think we’re a different kind of place,” he said. “Our mission, being a Catholic school, I think the kind of care our students get, the kind of way we treat each other, the attention we pay to each student, I think it’s a lot missionbased, and I think it speaks to retention rates and graduation rates. “Those kinds of things speak to the fact that our students feel a sense of belonging here,” he added. “They stay, and they get nurtured in a way where they succeed when they graduate.” Time’s recognition, Lentini said, could bring attention from prospective students and families. “I think it should give [us] a boost,” he said. “We’re right in the backyard of a lot of these great students, so we’re worth a look from all these students, and we hope that more recognition will even take us further.”

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East Rockaway vows to never forget East Rockaway residents, first responders, scouts and village officials gathered last Friday for the village’s annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony, honoring the lives lost in the terrorist attacks 25 years ago. The ceremony brought the community together for a solemn evening of reflection and remembrance. Members of the East Rockaway Fire Department stood alongside local officials and residents, while scouts helped pay tribute at the memorial. Among those in attendance were Mayor Gordon Fox, Deputy Mayor Bruno F. Romano, East Rockaway Fire Chief Matthew Pignataro and Assistant Chiefs Vanessa Torborg, Andrew Pignataro and Robert Bristol. Retired New York City firefighter Harlan Wank, who served with Engine 248, also took part in the commemoration, joined by the Rev. Chuck Romano, pastor of St. Raymond’s Church, East Rockaway High School teacher Donald Poland and singer Peter Rapparano. The gathering continued East Rockaway’s tradition of ensuring that the victims of Sept. 11, 2001 — and the sacrifices made by first responders and their families — are never forgotten.

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East Rockaway Mayor Gordon Fox took part in the vil— Kayla Dechter lage’s Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony.

Scout Bella Katz placed a tribute beside American flags at the village’s 9/11 memorial.

A student display commemorating Sept. 11 included a model of the twin towers and children’s artwork.

Harlan Wank, a retired New York City firefighter who served with Engine 248, participated in East Rockaway’s Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony.

Seth Gonzalvo, of Scout Troop 332, took part in the Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony.

The Rev. Chuck Romano, of St. Raymond’s Church, spoke at East Rockaway’s Sept. 11 ceremony. From left were singer Peter Rapparano, Mayor Gordon Fox, East Rockaway High School teacher Donald Poland and Deputy Mayor Bruno F. Romano.

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More than two dozen religious leaders representing a number of faiths stood together at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center last week as U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi called for passage of federal legislation intended to protect people from intimidation and harassment at religious services. Suozzi highlighted the bipartisan, bicameral Right to Worship Act at a Sept. 9 news conference at the center in Glen Cove. Alan Mindel, chairman of HMTC’s board of directors, said that protecting religious freedom is central to the organization’s mission. “This bill grants necessary protections to houses of worship so as to protect the constitutional rights of freedom of religion granted to all Americans,” Mindel said. “In the current climate, where people have been obstructed from entering their house of worship, this new law will allow each American, regardless of faith, to freely enter their church, synagogue or mosque for their constitutionally protected right to pray, without obstruction or harassment.” Suozzi said that people should not have to put themselves at risk simply to practice their faith. “Exercising your right to worship should not require you to exhibit partic-

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U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, top center, joined religious and advocacy leaders on Sept. 9 to call for passage of the bipartisan Right to Worship Act. ular courage as you enter your synagogue, church, mosque, temple, mandir or gurdwara,” he said. The legislation would establish a 100foot zone around pedestrian and vehicular entrances to houses of worship, beginning one hour before a scheduled service and ending an hour afterward. Within that area, conduct intended to hinder, deter, threaten or intimidate people attending services would be prohibited. Peaceful expression protected by the First Amendment would remain protected. Violations would carry civil penalties, with fines ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for repeat offenses. The measure would also allow affected worshippers

to pursue civil action, and permit the U.S. attorney general and state attorneys general to bring cases against violators. The Right to Worship Act grew out of Suozzi’s SACRED Act — Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption — which he introduced in April, and which included criminal penalties. Negotiations over the legislation, he said, centered on balancing two constitutional rights, freedom of speech and freedom of worship. “Finding a balance between the two is a real challenge,” he said. “It’s why it hasn’t been done — it’s why it’s been controversial.”

Suozzi eventually joined Republican Rep. Brad Knott, of North Carolina, to develop a single proposal that could attract broader support. The House legislation is accompanied by a Senate measure backed by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin, of Michigan. “You shouldn’t have to show courage to go attend your religious services,” Suozzi said. Brandi Katz Rubin, the Anti-Defamation League’s New York/New Jersey deputy regional director, said that harassment at houses of worship has made such protections increasingly important. “No one should have to push through a hostile crowd, shout over a bullhorn or endure targeted threats while simply trying to enter a house of worship and pray,” Katz Rubin said. The ADL, she added, recorded nearly 530 incidents of antisemitic harassment at synagogues nationwide in 2025, along with dozens of protest-related incidents. According to Suozzi, there was discussion of moving the legislation through the Senate as early as this month. If that doesn’t happen, he said supporters could pursue passage during the lame-duck session in November or December. “We really want to get it done this year,” he said, citing momentum from religious organizations and lawmakers in both parties.

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD — September 17, 2026

By ROKSANA AMID

September 17, 2026 — LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

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summer camp that serves children, including those with special needs, among other causes. Members have also volunteered at Ronald McDonald House, which provides lodging and support for families while their children receive medical care, preparing meals and baked goods for those staying there. The anniversary sign, Gilloon said, could help introduce another generation of residents to the organization. “We’re a service organization to help the children, and it’s nice to have that recognition within the village,” he said. “Everyone has different strengths, and we can use that to do different projects, make the club stronger and get more fundraising to help the children better.” Michaelene Abbott-Cooper, a past lieutenant governor of the division who was unable to attend the ribbon cutting, has been a member of the East Rockaway club for 15 years and previously served as its president. “It was an honor and a privilege to lead the Long Island Southwest Division for one year as lieutenant governor in 2024-25,” Abbott-Cooper wrote in a text. “I am proud to serve the club in its 75th anniversary year, and I look forward to

the club’s growth in the future.” Past president, current club member and photographer John Chen said that seeing the sign installed was particularly meaningful because of the work members have done locally. “I personally felt honored to have the sign up in our hometown,” Chen said. “We do a lot for the children in our town and the community, and when I pass the sign, it’s like a constant reminder that it was all worth it.” He added that he hoped the sign would encourage residents to learn more about the organization. “I feel that being a Kiwanian is a worthy cause,” he said, “and I hope more people can see the difference it is making and hopefully join us in our future endeavors.” As the club looks beyond its 75th anniversary, Gilloon said he hoped its traditions — including scholarships and programs benefiting local children — would continue while members find new projects and welcome more people into the organization. “We need younger minds to help out,” Gilloon said. “I’d like to see us take on new projects, get more members and have a bigger awareness in the community.”

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East Rockaway Mayor Gordon Fox, left, joined Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti, Kiwanis Long Island President Michael Califano and Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder in recognizing the East Rockaway Kiwanis Club’s 75 years of service.

East Rockaway Kiwanis members joined local officials aug. 25 to celebrate the club’s 75th anniversary and the unveiling of a new commemorative sign.

Kiwanis members and local officials gathered near the club’s new anniversary sign during the aug. 25 celebration in East Rockaway.

The sign commemorating the East Rockaway Kiwanis Club’s 75th anniversary was installed next to Mcnulty Park, on ocean avenue.

East Rockaway Kiwanis members and community leaders gathered to mark the organization’s ribbon cutting for their new sign.

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Rebound on the Road celebrated the graduation of its sixth cohort at Nassau Community College earlier this month, recognizing students who completed an intensive program designed to prepare them for careers in commercial trucking while providing support focused on mental health, recovery and personal growth. The graduation, on Sept. 3, marked more than the completion of an eightweek training program. It represented a new beginning for many participants. The program, founded by former NBA star Jayson Williams, is a partnership between Rebound on the Road, Nassau County and NCC. The program offers vocational training to people seeking a second chance, helping participants earn commercial driver’s licenses. For Jerry Kornbluth, NCC’s vice president of community and government relations, the most meaningful part of the ceremony was seeing how much the students had changed over the course of eight weeks. “And when you see them, eight weeks later, at a graduation, and what they’re saying to the other people, and the camaraderie that they built, and the family that they built, they’re going to

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Emil Arthur-Ricketts celebrating his completion of the Rebound on the Road program at Nassau Community college with his father, Martin Ricketts. stay forever,” Kornbluth said. “They’re never going to go back to their old ways.” The program, Williams said, emphasizes professionalism, safety and discipline. Participants train in driving, pretrip inspections and other skills needed to become commercial drivers. But the program also places a strong emphasis on mental health. Students began their mornings with time devoted

to reflection and discussion with mental health professionals before moving into their driving lessons. “I don’t want to put them behind 80,000 pounds if they’re not feeling it,” Williams said. “The psychiatrist and the psychotherapist are very important in what we do.” The combination of training and support, he added, helps turn the participants not only into better drivers, but

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Centre. Families can seek care confidentially, and Lynch said the resource is available to Lynbrook students whether they attend public or private school. “Sometimes you don’t know where to go with your child, and now there’s a place to go,” he said. “Mental health is as important as physical.” Lynch said Lynbrook’s generosity has shaped him as a leader. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he recalled community members bringing food and gift cards to help others. He witnessed a similar response when a fire displaced local families early in his tenure. “Community is an important part of what it’s about here,” Lynch said. “It’s a school system within a really great community.” Lynch said the demands of the job and a desire to travel with his wife contributed to his decision to retire. He wants to leave while he can still give the position his full energy. “I want to go out as that guy being everywhere and giving my 100 percent and cheering on the Owls at any chance I get,” he said. The Board of Education has begun searching for his successor, with proposals from executive search firms due Sept. 18. Lynch said he plans to leave the ultimate decision to the board. “I had my time,” he said. “I can offer advice, but I’ll leave it to the Board of Education.” As he prepares for his final school year, Lynch said leaving the relationships he has built will be the hardest part. “I really do care about Lynbrook and the children and families of Lynbrook,” he said. “I hope Lynbrook always leads with ‘Owls Care.’ That’s what it’s been for me, and it’s the heart of the community.” “It’s always bittersweet,” Lynch added. “I will miss people like crazy. Nothing replaces the people.”

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Aiming to ease emissions on Car Free Day By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

Long Island residents are being encouraged to rethink how they get around when the region marks its 14th annual Car Free Day, an initiative in which participants are asked to replace at least one trip made alone by car with a sustainable option. Car Free Day, on Sept. 22, is observed in cities around the world. Long Island joined the movement 13 years ago with a campaign focused on raising awareness of transportation choices and measuring emissions saved when people leave their cars behind. Mindy Germain, co-chair of Car Free Day LI and program manager for Transit Solutions, said the goal is not for participants to eliminate driving for an entire day. “All we ask you to do is swap out one drive-alone car trip,” Germain said. That could mean walking to a store, taking the train or bus, bicycling, or sharing a ride with someone who would otherwise drive separately. Organizers measure the emissions saved through pledges received leading up to the event, and calculate the total for Long Island. Germain said the campaign had already reached about 75 tons of saved emissions based on those pledges. Transportation, she said, accounts for about a third of the emissions con-

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The Long Island Rail Road is among the transportation alternatives that Car Free Day LI organizers hope more residents will consider on Sept. 22. tributing to Long Island’s environmental impact, making alternatives to driving important for air quality and efforts to slow global warming. Participation this year is on pace to reach 5,000 pledges, which Germain said would be the most since the pandemic. She also pointed to changing patterns in transit use. In June, the Long Island

Rail Road recorded 5 million rides, a record, with many trips for purposes other than commuting. People are increasingly using the railroad for leisure, she said, while students use it to travel to the city for internships and programs. Family ridership has also increased thanks to an LIRR program that allows

children 17 or younger to ride for $1 when accompanied by a parent. For Germain, the most meaningful measure of success is seeing people actually using alternatives to driving. “What really is exciting to me is seeing that 20-something-year-old take the NICE bus to get to Farmingdale State College,” she said, referring to the Nassau Inter-County Express bus service, “or to see the employees at Northwell Health walk to lunch that day, the actions themselves, and the excitement it generates.” While Car Free Day is held once a year, Germain said the coalition promoting it works throughout the year with municipalities, transit partners, academic institutions and health care organizations. Improving transportation choices, she said, can also expand mobility for people who don’t drive, including older adults who have stopped driving and younger people who can’t afford cars. “I think that mobility offers so much freedom,” Germain said. People who live or work in Nassau or Suffolk counties can take participate by making a pledge on the Car Free Day LI website. Participants can also enter a raffle for prizes, including two hybrid bicycles, a Lululemon bundle and an LIRR weekly ticket. More information, and the pledge form, are available at CarFreeDayLI.com.

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ountry Music Hall of Fame legend Randy Travis is bringing one of the ﬁnal dates of his acclaimed “More Life” tour to Long Island, wrapping up an emotional two-year run that has taken the show to 54 cities across 24 states. The dynamic performance arrives at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Sept. 25. The show begins at 8 p.m. Travis’s four-decade long career generated iconic No. 1 hits, including “Forever and Ever, Amen,” “On The Other Hand,” and “Three Wooden Crosses,” among others. While Travis no longer performs due to the side effects of a stroke he survived in 2013, he joins his wife, Mary Travis, on stage throughout the show, interacting with fans and celebrating his music alongside longtime members of his band and guest vocalist James Dupré.

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Travis, 67, is a North Carolina native whose music helped usher in a new traditionalist movement of modern country music when he released. Recognized for his baritone voice and an earnest approach to music, he won backto-back Country Music Association Song of the Year awards in 1986 and 1987. The seven-time Grammy award winner has sold sold over 25 million albums, generating 23 No. 1 hits and 31 Top 10s. He was named a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1986 and inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016. Though a near-fatal stroke has left him unable to perform, Travis’s recovery and commitment to his fans and music has inspired many. “The music — that’s what keeps him coming back,” Mary Travis told the Herald on a call with the country music legend. “That was Randy’s heart, his soul. That’s all he ever wanted to do was make music.” In 2024, Travis released “Where That Came From” through Warner Records Nashville, his

first new recording in over a decade, developed through the use of artificial intelligence software which helped recreate his vocals. It was overlaid on an existing recording of the song from his longtime collaborator, Dupré. Dupré, 42, of Louisiana, became a YouTube sensation in 2007 which led to a performance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Since then, he’s released multiple albums, appeared on NBC’s “The Voice” in 2015, and was eventually handpicked by Travis and his wife in 2019 to be the guest vocalist for the “More Life” tour. Dupré and Travis first worked together for a 2015 film, “The Price,” which tells the story of an aging country music singer aspiring to reconnect with his son. Years later, when Travis’s team discussed the possibly of him touring again, Dupré emerged as the best choice for long-term collaboration. “When Tony Conway, Randy’s manager said, several years after the stroke, ‘If we wanted to go back on the road, who would you have sing the music?’ — we immediately said James Dupré,” Mary recounts. “We remembered the connection that the two of them had, and it has proved correct. When you see the two on stage, you can see the relationship and the magnetism. It just works perfectly.” • Friday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. Dupré’s collaboration with Travis, and the release of “Where That • Tickets begin at $35 per person Came From,” helped launch a new chapter of advocacy for Travis and • Flagstar at Westbury Music his wife, who used the song as a platform to champion creators’ rights Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, and responsible AI protections for artists. Westbury “It was a good way to introduce AI to be used in a good way,” • Visit RandyTravis.com for Mary says.“Randy’s heart and soul was still in it. He’s still involved with more details the production of it. It’s not taking his voice and using it and abusing it in some other realm.”

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Travis’s tour debuted as “The Music of Randy Travis,” but last year, his team changed the name to the “More Life” tour. “More Life” was one of the last songs Travis recorded before his stroke. “When we were in the hospital, it kept me going because it’s such a beautiful song,” Mary says. “We decided to name the tour ‘More Life’ because that’s what we felt like we got — more life — as a gift.” She describes the show as more than a “regular concert.” Travis’s songs are performed by Dupré, alongside members of his original band, but there’s also videos of Travis shown to the crowd spanning the entire length of his career. Mary also joins Travis and Dupré on stage to tell stories about her husband and his music. “It’s very interactive,” Mary says “It’s almost like a biopic of Randy Travis. It’s not just a concert — it’s a story, and it’s sad, it’s sweet, it’s happy. It’s just Randy Travis, and it’s a beautiful thing.” Travis’s team looks forward to bringing the show to Long Island and sharing his music and life with many longtime fans. “We get to play at some of the neatest (theaters), which I think is kind of cool, because of Randy Travis and the nostalgia of Randy Travis, and the years he’s been here to raise a lot of us on his music,” Mary says, “and Westbury’s a perfect place for us to land over there in Long Island with you all.”

“Wonderboy,” his all-new live tour. Packed with audience participation, sly improv, and his signature realitytwisting illusions, Carbonaro, from the star of truTV’s “The Carbonaro Effect,” delivers a high-energy, laugh-ﬁlled experience for all ages. Part magician, part comedian, all mischief-maker — “Wonderboy” is where magic is the superpower, laughter is the sidekick and reality doesn’t stand a chance. The multitalented actor-magician-comedian has built a career turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. He’s made millions laugh in astonishment by blending quick-witted comedy with jaw-dropping illusions in everyday settings. This tour is where audiences discover him as the Hero of Mischief, in a world where magic is the superpower and laughter is the sidekick.

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Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Tickets available at LiveNation.com. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

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Poetica Musica artists Barry Crawford (flute), Oren Fader (guitar), William Anderson (guitar), Molly Morkoski (piano), and Eleanor Valkenburg (mezzosoprano), the program showcases works by some of America’s most celebrated composers, including Aaron Copland, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, William Bolcom, Katherine Hoover, and Robert Beaser. Among the highlights are Beaser’s Mountain Songs for flute and guitar, selections from Copland’s vocal repertoire, piano rags by Joplin and Bolcom, and Hoover’s evocative solo flute work Kokopelli. A pre-concert talk begins at 7:30 p.m., Meetthe-Artists reception in the West Porch follows performance. $30, $25 seniors and students.

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Sing your heart out during a community Karaoke Night hosted by the St. Mary’s/ Maris Stella Knights of Columbus. Top Shelf Karaoke, with a cash bar and an opportunity for residents to enjoy a fun night of music and entertainment. Advance registration is encouraged ($20 at the door), with discounted admission available prior at $15. • Where: 78 Hempstead Ave, Lynbrook • Time: 8-11 p.m. • Contact: (516) 887-2228

Senior Health and Beyond Expo Adults ages 50 and older are invited to attend the free Long Island Herald Senior Health and Beyond Expo at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center. With exhibitors and resources focused on health, wellness and financial planning, along with refreshments, giveaways and opportunities to connect with local organizations and service providers. The Expo is designed to help seniors and their families learn about programs and services that support healthy, active living. • Where: 111 N. Oceanside Road, Rockville Centre • Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Contact: Register at Eventbrite or call (516) 569-4000

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Battle of the Decades

Take a musical journey through three unforgettable eras at Battle of the Decades at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University. The high-energy tribute concert features Radio Gold performing hits from the 1970s, Rock of 80’s celebrating the biggest anthems of the 1980s and Reality Bites bringing the sound of the 1990s to life. The evening will also include the presentation of the Ted Fass Music Scholarship to an incoming Molloy University music student. • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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The 1970s and ‘80s come alive when Double Vision brings their “Foreigner Experience” to the Paramount stage. Whether you’re a lifelong Foreigner enthusiast or a newcomer eager to experience the magic of their music, Double Vision promises a night of electrifying entertainment that will leave you singing along and craving more. Composed of some New York City’s top professional rock musicians, the band delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess in bring audiences all the hits from the band that you’ve come to love, while honoring Foreigner and its audience, with a show second to none. The spirit of rock ‘n’ roll lives on, one unforgettable performance at a time, with this group of talented musicians and die-hard Foreigner fans. Double Vision has perfected the art of bringing to life the unforgettable hits that have defined generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. Drawing inspiration from Foreigner’s unmistakable sound and stage presence, Double Vision delivers a performance that pays homage to the band’s legacy while infusing their own charisma and enthusiasm. They are joined by special guest Frontier for an authentic • Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Foreigner and Journey tribute. Sing along to some of the greatest hit tunes, including • Time: 8 p.m. “Juke Box Hero,” “Hot Blooded,” “Cold As Ice,” “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Urgent,” • Contact: ticketmaster.com “Double Vision,” “Head Games,” “Feels Like the First Time,” and more. or paramountny.com

in 2005, a teenager goes missing from her small Michigan town and is never found. Years later, her family sits for interviews about what they think happened to her. Did Kelly drown in the nearby lake? Is she alive, trapped within a massive conspiracy? Or is she somewhere a little more in between? Framed as a true crime documentary, Kelly Nowak explores the need to hold any kind of tangible truth — no matter the rationality or cost. This 90-minute musical offers a gripping and poignant psychological narrative. This is a fascinating theatrical experience worth checking out. • Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City • Time: 3-4:30 p.m. • Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or call (516) 877-4000

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Adelphi University’s Larson Legacy Concert Series continues with Jonathan Larson Grant recipient abs wilson. This showcase will be a concert reading of the new musical by Kelly Nowak (story/book/ lyrics by abs wilson, story/music by Adam LaPorte). One summer day

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Wounded Warrior Car Show

Nassau County Fire Fighters Operation Wounded Warrior hosts a car show. Check out the cars, raffle baskets, food trucks, live music, a bounce house, face painting and family activities. Car show entry is $20 per vehicle,

while admission for spectators is free. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization and its efforts to support wounded service members. • Where: Greis Park, 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook • Time: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. • Contact: Chris Donnelly, (516) 945-5912 or Kevin Bien, (516) 993-6074

Knights of Columbus LCR Roll the Dice Tournament

Test your luck at the Knights of Columbus LCR (Left, Center, Right) Roll the Dice tournament. $25 entry fee includes snacks, soda, water, coffee and dessert, with cash prizes awarded to the top three finishers. Seating is limited and reservations with advance payment is required. • Where: 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook • Time: 1 p.m. • Contact: (516) 887-2228

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led by professional instructor Lourdes Cruz. The beginnerfriendly lessons are designed to be fun, quick and easy to learn for individuals and couples alike. It costs $65 per person, and $120 per couple. • Where: 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook • Time: (516) 887-2228 • Contact: (631) 264-6000

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Lynbrook Village hosts Oktoberfest with live bands, bratwurst, beer, food, rides, games and family fun. Kids’ activities are 3-6 p.m. Admission is cash only and costs $10 per adult and $5 per child/. Rain date is Sept. 27. • Where: Greis Park, 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook • Time: 3-8 p.m. • Contact: Lynbrook Village Hall at l (516) 599-8300

‘’We the People’

Celebrate 250 years of American independence with an evening of music inspired by the American experience when Old Westbury Gardens ensemble-in-residence Poetica Musica presents We the People: USA at 250. Featuring

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8-9:30 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Jazzin’ with Richard Elliot

Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz saxophonist Richard Elliot brings his soulful, bluesy sound to the Madison Theatre for an evening of smooth jazz. Elliot, who has scored more than 20 Top 10 smooth jazz singles and has worked with artists including Tower of Power, Natalie Cole and the Pointer Sisters, will perform music from his latest album, “Straight Up Down.” • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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Celebrate Sukkot by decorating Long Island Children’s Museum Sukkah. Create colorful chains to adorn our outdoor space while learning about this joyful holiday at the drop-in program. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 2245800

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East Rockaway’s staff comes together for a group photo at the end of 988 Day.

East Rockaway students recognize 988 Day East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School students and staff recognized 988 Day on Sept. 8, joining the annual national effort to raise awareness about suicide prevention and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. School social worker Amy Weissman-Canale led activities aimed at reminding students about the support available to them at school and encouraging them to connect with trusted adults when they need help. During lunch periods, students could stop by the school rotunda to meet members of East Rockaway’s student support team, ask questions and

learn about mental health resources. Students also received materials with infor mation about the 988 Lifeline, i n cl u d i n g s t i cke r s, m a g n e t s a n d keychains. Students and staff wore blue and purple throughout the day in recognition of suicide prevention and mental health awareness. The event emphasized the importance of reaching out for support and reminded students that adults and resources are available to help them through difficult situations. — Kayla Dechter

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR LWFT I TRUST 2020-1, -againstROY ESCOBAR, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on November 14, 2025, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR LWFT I TRUST 2020-1 is the Plaintiff and ROY ESCOBAR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME

COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 28, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 153 MAIN STREET, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518; and the following tax map identification: 42-1-226 & 227. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT “BAY PARK” ON HEWLETT BAY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612623/2023. Janet Deluca, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of (Bark & Bow Collection LLC ). Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on (7/9/2026) Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to (34 Starks Pl Lynbrook NY 11563). Purpose: any lawful act. 161961 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 72-2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a

public hearing was duly called and held on the 9th day of September 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 72-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 72-2026, to amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: September 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 162312

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During lunch periods, students stopped by the rotunda to connect with members of East Rockaway’s student support team, learn more about mental health resources, ask questions and pick up 988 materials.

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s the effects of PFAS, the socalled “forever chemicals,” become the focus of discussions across the United States — on Long Island because of their impacts on the underground water table, our sole source of potable water — New York state’s attorney general is suing corporations involved with PFAS for allegedly violating a number of state laws. In a suit brought in July in State Supreme Court, Letitia James presented corporate documents as evidence that DuPont and other companies knew about PFAS’ threats to human health and the environment, but pushed products made with them anyway. And last month, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Lee Zeldin, a Suffolk County resident who now heads the Environmental Protection Agency, to, as Newsday reported, take “steps to protect Long Island drinking water from forever chemicals as the agency proposes rollbacks on [their] regulations.” In addition to DuPont, which first developed PFAS in 1938 and patented

them as Teflon, James’s lawsuit charges 3M, Chemours, Corteva and its subsidiary EIDP with violations of state laws, including: “Protection of the State’s Natural Resources Under New York State Constitution and Statutory Law; Public Nuisance Under New York Common Law; Strict Products Liability: Failure to Warn Under New York Common Law.” It also cites the “Green Amendment” to the State Constitution, which “provides that ‘each person shall have a right to clean air and water and a healthful environment.’” The lawsuit states: “As a consequence of the defendants’ manufacture, production, marketing and sale of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — PFAS — for use in consumer products, the State of New York faces threats to human health, widespread contamination, and damage to natural resources on an unprecedented scale.” It continues: “Long after they knew their PFAS were toxic, defendants manufactured and sold these compounds for use in consumer products — including personal, family, and household products like Stainmaster carpets, Scotchgard stain-repellent sprays, grease-resistant coatings for food packaging, cosmetics, and personal care items — that defendants knew would be sold, used,

and disposed of in New York, thereby exposing people to PFAS and releasing PFAS into New York’s environment.” It goes on: “As the results of defendants’ conduct, PFAS … are in the water we drink, the soil that sustains our crops, the fish we catch, and the air we breathe. … PFAS are highly resistant to degradation in the environment, travel easily through water and air, and bioaccumulate in humans, plants and animals. And: “People exposed to defendants’ PFAS suffer various negative health effects, including higher risks of certain cancers, adverse pregnancy outcomes, liver disease, endocrine disruption, and other increased risks.” As evidence of “knowledge” — that the companies knew about the “severe health and environmental risks” of PFAS — the lawsuit points to numerous corporate documents. DuPont, it says, “knew for decades that PFAS pose substantial dangers to public health and the environment. By 1961 … Dupont’s researchers had concluded that PFOA [a type of PFAS] was toxic … Dupont’s chief toxicologist warned in a memo that products containing PFOA should be ‘handled with extreme care.’ As early as 1966 … DuPont was aware that PFOA could leach into groundwater. … DuPont

.G. Letitia James alleges that companies knew the chemicals’ dangers.

also learned in the 1970s … of the research showing that PFAS had been detected in blood bank samples from the general public. “In 1988,” the suit continues, “DuPont began internally treating PFOA as a possible carcinogen. … In 2000, John R. Bowman … DuPont inhouse counsel wrote … to several colleagues relating to PFOA …‘My gut tells me the biopersistence issue will kill us … We are going to spend millions to defend these lawsuits and have the additional threat of punitive damage.’” A New York Times article on the lawsuit quotes Judith Enck, former director of the EPA region that includes New York state and now president of the organization Beyond Plastics, saying, “This is a blockbuster legal action that should hold these companies accountable for the immense harm caused by their products.” Schumer wrote to Zeldin, “At your confirmation hearing … you told the Senate that you had been a member of the PFAS task force [in Congress], that you voted for the PFAS Action Act, and that addressing PFAS would be a top priority of yours. The proposals now before the agency move in the other direction.” Karl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

Celebrate Constitution Week by supporting the ERA

s a college professor who has long been involved in civic engagement programs and voter education at Nassau Community College, where I’ve taught for 23 years, I look forward to Constitution Week. From Sept. 17 to 23, educators around the country will teach students about the Constitution, their civic rights and responsibilities, and how their voices, and votes, count because they contribute to a stronger democracy for us all. This week, I’ll be focused not only on this bipartisan responsibility, but also on the November midterm elections — and on one of the most frustrating and misunderstood chapters of constitutional history, the saga of the Equal Rights Amendment. If you’re under the impression that equal rights for all citizens, regardless of sex, are the law of the land in the United States, you have plenty of company, but that’s not the case. Even though this landmark leg-

islation has been approved by both houses of Congress and by 38 states — the requisite three-quarters of the states necessary to ratify an amendment — it is still not part of the Constitution. How can this be, when Article V of the Constitution clearly explains the rules by which it can be amended, and Congress and state legislatures have satisfied those rules? The problem is the legislation’s time-limit loophole. In 1972, when both the House of Representatives and the Senate had passed the ERA, it faced a deadline imposed by Congress for the required ratification by the states — first seven years, then extended to 10 years. By the end of that decade, 35 states had approved the amendment, just three states short of what was needed. Its time was up — even if the deadline was nothing more than a provision added by Congress that could, and still can, be removed by a future Congress to move the legislation forward. When three more states ratified the amendment — Nevada (2017), Illinois (2018) and Virginia (2020) — that milestone

should have been enough to certify the Constitution’s 28th Amendment. But since then, the legislation has stalled in Congress: Opponents have relied on filibusters, pointing to the expired timeline, while advocates have called out the arbitrary nature of the deadline and argued for its revocation. The current national campaign for the ERA, backed by more than 300 organizations across the country and many thousands of people who have signed petitions supporting it, is making a persuasive case to the public — and candidates running for Congress this fall — that amendment requirements have been fulfilled and constitutional equality is long overdue. The nation observed Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26, commemorating the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920. But even the fearless suffragist Alice Paul knew that voting rights were just the beginning of codifying gender equality in the nation’s laws; she knew that grave inequalities remained for women in politics, education, employment and health care.

f you think equal rights for all are enshrined in the Constitution, think again.

That’s why Paul introduced the ERA in 1923, and why gender-equality advocates have introduced it in every congressional session since. Over a century later, it’s time for the ERA to not only be reintroduced in Congress, but also enshrined in the Constitution — ideally by the 120th Congress, which will convene in January. I know that in November, I’ll be voting for candidates who support the work that Paul started — and that the late, great journalist Gloria Steinem continued with her bold exposés on sexual harassment, pay inequality and pregnancy discrimination in Ms. magazine. I’m grateful that my congressional representative, Laura Gillen, is one of 219 U.S. representatives, 53 senators, and all those citizen activists who have affirmed their support for the ERA. Please join this historic campaign, making it clear to our lawmakers that the equal rights movement won’t rest until a future Congress acts. Go to Sign4ERA. org and add your signature. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Constitution Week — and to make history — than that. Susan Cushman, Ph.D., is a professor of English and women’s studies at Nassau Community College and a member of the League of Women Voters of East Nassau.

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It’s time to update New York’s mansion tax

ew York lawmakers need to stop pretending that a $1 million home is a mansion. In 1989, when the state created a 1 percent tax on residential properties selling for $1 million or more, the threshold was intended to target luxury homeowners. At the time, it made sense. Thirty-seven years later, it doesn’t. A property on Long Island valued at $1 million back then now costs roughly $4.5 million. On Long Island, $1 million can buy a perfectly ordinary home. In Nassau County, the median home price is now around $880,000, and in Suffolk County, it’s roughly $750,000, both near historic highs. In communities where demand remains strong and inventory remains tight, a $1 million price tag is no longer an indication that someone is purchasing a sprawling estate. It may simply mean they’re buying a house. That’s why the State Legislature should make reforming the so-called mansion tax a priority in 2027. Five major Long Island business organizations — the Association for a Better Long Island, HIA-LI, the Long Island Builders Institute, the Long Island Association and the Long Island Contractors Association — have called for changes to the law. Their proposal deserves serious consideration.

The problem isn’t simply that the threshold is outdated. The structure of the tax is flawed. Once a home reaches $1 million, the additional 1 percent tax applies to the entire purchase price. A house selling for $999,999 doesn’t incur the tax. A house selling for $1 million does — an additional $10,000 charge. That is an illogical cliff. A buyer doesn’t suddenly become wealthy because a home’s sale price crosses an arbitrary line. And on Long Island, where housing costs have risen so dramatically, the tax increasingly falls on middle-class families rather than the ultra-wealthy buyers the law was designed to target. New York already collects a transfer tax on real estate transactions. The additional $10,000 on a $1 million purchase isn’t insignificant, particularly when buyers are already dealing with high mortgage costs, property taxes, insurance, maintenance and closing expenses. There is a legitimate argument for taxing luxury real estate. New York needs revenue, and those who can afford exceptionally expensive homes can reasonably be asked to contribute more. But that argument falls apart when the definition of luxury becomes disconnected from reality. The Legislature shouldn’t eliminate the mansion tax. It should modernize it.

First, lawmakers should substantially increase the threshold to reflect today’s housing market. Second, they should index that threshold to inflation or an appropriate measure of housing prices, so the law doesn’t become obsolete again. And third, they should seriously consider regional thresholds, because $1 million means something very different in Manhattan, Nassau County and upstate New York. The goal should be a tax that targets genuine luxury purchases — not families buying modest homes in one of the nation’s most expensive housing markets. The state cannot simultaneously complain about its high cost of living and defend a tax structure that adds thousands of dollars to the cost of buying a home simply because the housing market has appreciated. If New York wants more people to live, work and raise families here, it should be looking for ways to make homeownership more attainable, not preserving arbitrary barriers created nearly four decades ago. The Legislature has had plenty of time to reconsider the mansion tax. Now it should do so. In 1989, $1 million could make you the owner of a Long Island mansion. Today, it may simply make you a homeowner. New York’s tax policy should reflect that reality.

tury. And we should not forget that 9/11 ended the brief era of bipartisan fiscal responsibility between 1997 and 2000 in which we balanced the national budget. With the national debt now over $40 trillion, it seems there are errors to be corrected, and that we are not economically ready for any future

hostilities. The 9/11 Commission’s investigation found multiple points of failure, producing a homeland security conglomerate supposedly having greater unity and foresight. That agency, by many reports, has been distracted, diminished and diverted. If so, the nation has forgotten the most basic Boy

letters Ways to meaningfully remember Sept. 11 To the Editor: How, the Herald asked in its editorial last week (“Twenty-five years later, we remember”), do we remember Sept. 11 in a meaningful way? One way, I suggest, is to learn from the mistakes made then to avoid repetition. It was novel attack, and the next will be as well, probably by drone, infection or massive infrastructure hack. The list of lessons is long. I’ll mention a few. Next time, the legislative branch should not surrender so much authority to the executive; the former still has not recovered. The distinction between criminal acts and acts of war was lost, and must be clarified lest it be abused again. It must be resolved that no war be declared against abstractions like “terror,” “radical Islam,” “antifa” or for “prevention,” for such amorphisms are easily dressed in new clothes. We have learned, I hope, that no future authorization of the use of military force should be granted without terms of use, including dates of expiration or renewal, and progress reports. The last AUMF has been made a standing license for a series of costly and fruitless abuses over the past quarter-cen-

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t sounds reasonable. Almost selfevident. And it has become a familiar response to concerns about increasingly aggressive government enforcement. Why worry about ICE? If you’re a citizen, if you’re here legally, what’s the problem? Why object to greater scrutiny of voter rolls? If you’re legally eligible to vote, you have nothing to fear. Except that isn’t how government power works. The statement assumes that only people who have done something wrong will ever be questioned, investigated, detained or frightened. Innocent people, apparently, will somehow be recognized as innocent before anyone bothers them. But being innocent doesn’t prevent the government from suspecting you of wrongdoing, or even arresting you. The government may target people not because they have committed a crime, but to make examples of them, intimidate others, or silence those they regard as troublesome or subversive. Sometimes suspicion begins with little more than how someone looks or speaks. And once you become a suspect, your innocence doesn’t protect you from

being stopped, questioned, searched, detained or required to prove who you are. Being innocent may determine how an encounter with government ends. It doesn’t guarantee that the encounter never begins. That matters as we approach the midterm elections. The Trump administration has undertaken an extraordinary effort to identify noncitizens who may have voted illegally. The justification is election integrity. According to the administration, illegal voting is at epidemic proportions. But the numbers tell another story. ProPublica recently examined the administration’s effort. Federal searches generated tens of thousands of potential leads involving suspected illegal voting. Homeland Security Investigations agents were sent out to pursue them. Between January 2025 and May 2026, just 41 people were charged with voting illegally or other election-related crimes. More than 150 million Americans voted in the last presidential election. Tens of thousands of leads. Forty-one charges. So perhaps the more important question isn’t what should happen to illegal voters. It is what’s going to happen to legal voters. What happens when an American citizen has a name that sounds “foreign”?

magine you’re a naturalized citizen who’s heard all about ICE. On Election Day, do you vote?

Letters Scout precept, “Be prepared.” We have heroes to honor, victims to mourn, survivors to grieve with because the criminals were more clever than we imagined. To meaningfully remember Sept. 11, we should remember that connection, and make their memory a motive to make no more such heroes. BrIAN KEllY Rockville Centre

Borecky is right: Our elections need safeguards To the Editor: re “Our laws assume, incorrectly, that our leaders have integrity,” the letter from Claudia Borecky, president of the Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club, in the Sept. 3-9 issue: The letter has some important points, and I agree that more must be done to improve our election system. But Ms. Borecky has not fully examined the issues that some of our nation’s cities and states have had with voting irregularities. While there is no question that the demonstrations on Jan. 6, 2021, will forever be a blight on our political system,

What happens when an eligible voter speaks accented English, has brown skin, wears clothing associated with another culture, or simply worries that a government database may contain incorrect information? Those voters may have done absolutely nothing wrong, but they still have plenty to worry about. The concern becomes more serious when immigration enforcement moves from voter records to polling places. President Trump was asked whether he would send National Guard troops or ICE officers to polling locations during the midterms. His answer was that he would “do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections.” But federal law sharply restricts such activity. The Brennan Center for Justice notes that federal law prohibits armed federal agents from being deployed to election sites, and prohibits government officials from intimidating voters. The reality, however, is that ICE agents need never appear inside a single polling place to make voters fear for their freedom and safety. Imagine that you’re a naturalized citizen. Or that your parents are immigrants. Or that someone in your household has unresolved immigration issues. You hear repeatedly that ICE may be involved in election enforcement, and that federal agents are exam-

and I do not in any way share the belief that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election, there have been credible news stories in major publications reporting that some cities experienced voting irregularities in that and prior elections that may or may not have benefited either political party. We know from these news reports that in some cities, there were mail-in votes from deceased people. We also have heard about duplicate ballots being cast. And there have been examples of non-citizens casting ballots. I do not think that any of these irregularities have resulted in the wrong candidate winning any presidential election. But that may not be the case in congressional elections or local government races, which can also have a major impact. Again, I agree with Ms. Borecky that we are far behind other countries in creating proper safeguards for our elections. I will go one step further and suggest that our system, which enables each state to decide how elections should take place, has resulted in an imbalanced field, and that all elections should be conducted in the same manner, with the same equipment, all across our country. That way, no state or politi-

ining voter files. You see news reports about investigations of suspected noncitizen voters. On Election Day, do you vote? Or do you decide that one vote isn’t worth the possibility of attracting attention, or being wrongfully arrested even if you’re 100 percent eligible to vote? That’s what makes the nothing-toworry-about argument so dangerous. It reverses the relationship between citizens and their government. It means that government may scrutinize, investigate and intimidate whomever it wishes, and innocent people should simply trust that everything will eventually work out. That isn’t freedom. A right doesn’t disappear only when the government formally takes it away. It can also be weakened, or effectively eliminated, when exercising it feels dangerous. A government doesn’t have to prevent someone from voting if it can make that person afraid to vote. “If you’ve done nothing wrong, you’ve got nothing to worry about.” Maybe so. But in a free country, citizens shouldn’t have to prove their innocence before they can exercise their rights without fear. Government should exercise its power without making innocent people afraid to exercise theirs. Michael Blitz is professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

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cian could cast doubt on any other state or party. And I agree completely with Ms. Borecky about the slander and defamation laws that are missing from our political campaigns. It disgusts me to have to listen to both sides spewing

false information about their opposing candidates. It leaves the voters with tough decisions as we try to uncover the truth. rICHArD S. KAHN Glen Cove

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Doctor Complete Neuropsychology, P.C.

SHELDON GENACK, MD, FACS

HEALTHCARE HERO

Chairman, Department of Surgery Episcopal Health Services

THE MARIWALLA FAMILY

SHARI LEVENTHAL, CDP, CMDCP

Director of Guest Services Excel at Woodbury for Rehabilitation and Nursing

COMMUNITY IMPACT

TRACY MOCCIO

Founder, Operator, Veterinarian Comforted Companions Veterinary Care

HEALTHCARE VISIONARY

HELEN HSIEH, MD, FACOG

RISING STAR

MARK SOBERMAN

INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC CENTER TEAM

EXCELLENCE IN DERMATOLOGY

Cohen Children's Medical Center

Executive Director Maple Pointe Senior Living

ALEXIS TISCHLER, DVM CHPV CPEV JENNIFER BUSHATI, CTRS-G, CDP

INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY Founder, Medical Director Vibrance 360

LIVEONNY TEAM

Recreation Director Plattdeutsche Home Society

ALISON FENECH, MSW

Hospice Liaison/Account Manager MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care

CHILD LIFE & CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY TEAM

Field Sales Consultant Henry Schein, Inc.

TRAILBLAZER

HARRY S. JACOB, MD

NURSE EXCELLENCE

KAVITA MARIWALLA, MD, FAAD Double Board Certified Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon Mariwalla Dermatology

President Primary PartnerCare Physicians, PLLC

NURSE CONNECT

EXCELLENCE IN ORTHODONTICS

VISIONARY

PATIENT CARE EXCELLENCE

ELENI MICHAILIDIS, DDS, MS, MPH

CHANTAE SULLIVAN-PYKE, MD, MS, FACOG

NATALIE BITTON, DDS

JASON WALLEN R.T,BS

STUART B. ALMER, FACHE President & CEO Gurwin Healthcare System

Infertility Specialist & Site Director Spring Fertility of Long Island

Co-Owner Avenue Orthodontics

VISIONARY IN NEUROSCIENCE

Assistant Director The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island

Founder Bitton Orthodontics, PLLC

KIMON BEKELIS, MD

Director The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island

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September 17, 2026 — LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD