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E.R. seniors prepare for life after graduation veyed their classmates about the college application process and its impact on their mental Balancing classwork, extra- health, highlighting the chalcurricular activities, part-time lenges of juggling coursework, jobs and filling out college a t h l e t i c s , j o b s a n d o t h e r applications, seniors may not responsibilities. “The whole point of the projhave enough time to plan for life after graduation, but at ect was them pleading with the East Rockaway High School, a previous school for time,” Madprogram called Future Fridays den said. “Adults need time, is helping students students need time, manage those too.” demands. When Madden Now in its third first arrived at the year, the initiative East Rockaway brings guidance School District in counselors into October 2023, he English classrooms worked with the for 40-minute sesseniors’ English sions each Friday teachers and the from the second counseling departweek of September ment to develop through Oct. 30, givFuture Fridays, JoHn MADDEn ing all 89 seniors building that time dedicated time dur- Director of guidance, directly into stuing the school day ERHS dents’ schedules. to complete college What began as a applications, work on essays, primarily college-focused iniand explore career opportuni- tiative has since expanded to ties while preparing for life address a wider range of postafter graduation. graduation plans. John Madden, the high College-bound students can school’s director of guidance, work on applications, essays developed the program, draw- and financial aid paperwork, ing inspiration from a student while those interested in trade presentation he attended while schools, military service or working in another school disContinued on page 11 trict. Students there had sur-

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Lynbrook F.D. raises funds for Wounded Warriors The Fire Department held its Wounded Warriors Car Show in Greis Park on Oct. 4, bringing together roughly 40 eye-catching vehicles to raise money for Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior. The event marked the department’s 15th annual fundraiser benefiting injured service members. Above, Joe Passaro, center, received the Best in Show award, alongside Ex-Captain Chris Hynes, left, and Ex-Chief Kevin Bien. At right, Ford Mustangs were on display. Story, more photos, Page 10.

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Lynbrook police investigate suspicious encounter By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com

Lynbrook police are working to identify a man who allegedly tried to lure a middle school-aged student into his vehicle while she was walking home from school on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The incident occurred at approximately 3:10 p.m. near Merrick Road and Lynbrook Avenue, where the student was walking eastbound along the north side of Merrick Road, according to Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Paladino. Paladino said the student noticed a vehicle appearing to linger nearby shortly before the driver pulled into the parking lot of Sportime Lynbrook, at 175 Merrick Road. The man parked close to the curb, apparently positioning his vehicle to speak with the student as she passed. The driver, described as a white man between 50 and 70 years old with gray or white hair, rolled down his window and attempted to get the girl’s attention. “He basically said, ‘Hi there,’ you know, he tried to get her attention,” Paladino said. “And then he was like, ‘Why don’t you get in the car with me?’” The student declined, telling the man she was OK. He continued to urge her to get into the vehicle, but she refused again and kept walking. The man then drove out of the parking lot and left the area, Paladino said. He never exited his vehicle, and there was no

Courtesy Lynbrook police Department

Lynbrook police are seeking to identify the driver of this light blue/gray Mercedes Benz in connection with an Oct. 14 incident in which a man allegedly tried to lure a middle school student into his vehicle near Merrick Road. physical contact between him and the student. Police said the girl immediately notified her parents about the encounter. Investigators are now reviewing surveillance footage from Sportime and cameras throughout the village in an effort to identify the driver and his vehicle. According to Paladino, the car appears to be an older Mercedes-Benz, possibly a 2003 model, with four doors and a light blue or gray exterior. Three surveillance images captured the vehicle, all of which appear to show a bluish tint. “It’s a pretty distinguished car, because

it’s not a very common car and it seems older,” Paladino said. Although the vehicle was not captured by the village’s license plate readers, police obtained footage from Sportime’s surveillance system and two additional village cameras. Investigators are working to make out a license plate visible in the footage, though the image remains unclear. “We have a fuzzy plate that we’re trying to figure out,” Paladino said. Paladino emphasized that the man does not appear to have been a member of Sportime and that investigators believe

he entered the parking lot specifically to get closer to the student. Police are also examining whether the encounter could constitute child luring, an offense under New York state law. Paladino said investigators would consult with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office to determine whether that charge would be appropriate. “We’d like find who this is, and go from there,” Paladino said. The department has released images of the vehicle on social media and is asking anyone who recognizes it or has information about the encounter to contact Lynbrook police. Following the incident, police also urged parents to discuss safety precautions with their children, including never approaching unfamiliar vehicles, remaining aware of their surroundings and immediately reporting suspicious encounters. Paladino, who is also a parent, acknowledged the concern that incidents like this can create for families, while expressing relief that the student was unharmed. “These things happen in life and you can’t prevent everything from happening,” he said. “Thank God nothing else happened.” Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lynbrook Police Department or reach out through its social media pages.

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LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD — OCTOBER 22, 2026

Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway hosted a Song and Story Café on Oct. 4, bringing community members together for an afternoon of live music, storytelling and cultural connection. Held at the church at 100 Main St., the event welcomed people of all faiths and backgrounds to share stories about their roots, their homes and what it means to belong. The afternoon featured musical performances by Folkestra and jae.ci, with special guest Kevin Jackson. Alia Gribbon served as master of ceremonies. Through music and personal stories, the gathering encouraged attendees to learn about one another’s experiences and celebrate the different cultures and traditions that make up the community. The event was part of the church’s efforts to bring people together through shared experiences and conversation

Jae Carelli, music director of Bethany Congregational Church, helped bring music and cultural expression to the event.

Special guest Kevin Jackson, left, joins Folkestra members Wendy Garfield, Sara Hill, Marilyn Pignataro, Mary Zervos and Scott Gramlich for an afternoon celebrating music, storytelling and cultural connections.

Folkestra performs for community members at Bethany Congregational Church, sharing music as part of an afternoon celebrating different cultures and traditions.

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Volunteer Janet Moser welcomes guests to Bethany Congregational Church’s Song and Story Café.

Master of ceremonies Alia Gribbon introduces the afternoon’s program, featuring performances by Folkestra and soloist Jae Carelli.

olkestra performs during Bethany Congregational Church’s Song and Story Café on Oct. 4, an afternoon celebrating music, culture and community connections in East Rockaway.

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The Lorax poses with young trees during Lynbrook’s Arbor Day celebration in May 2026. The village is now preparing to plant approximately 200 trees this fall as part of its annual tree-planting program.

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A. Do things once, the best way. A deck isn’t habitable, but a sunroom is, and a permit is required. Plans have to show structural onte eeper support, energy and building code compliance. Rain, moisture and ice are your primary concerns. You need the whole story without the sales part. Just like any purchase, issues you might not expect are still important, like finding out what kind of oil to add to your snowblower before the engine seizes or that windows without factory tinting can allow ultraviolet sunlight rays to fade your carpet. As an architect for a largely popular sunroom manufacturer in the 1980s and ’90s, I experienced many issues with their construction. Pre-engineered panel systems are designed by the company, hopefully by engineers, and should come with plans from the manufacturer that can be sealed and signed by their in-house engineer. If not, plans may need to be drawn from scratch by an architect or engineer that you hire so those plans can be integrated with your house. Integrated means that the company generally just sells you a product and doesn’t necessarily give any indication of how to support the unit or how to attach the unit system to your house so that it won’t leak or move. This is the general failing of the system, since, as I experienced with most of the installations, the part I could detail was free of leaking or movement, but the units themselves leaked nearly every time. We could detail how the edges of the unit could be sealed and redundantly weather-stripped and flashed, but the frames around the glass and wall edges would unseal and leak. I even met with the corporate president/owner and identified the specific problems. Promises to correct leak issues were made but not kept, and eventually I gave up. I looked at a 2-year-old system while discussing other work for a home recently. The owner described the back-and-forth misery he and his family were experiencing with their sunroom and the company. Even 25 years after I gave up, the same company is still doing things the same way. You need a detail-oriented architect and installer. The cost of doing things twice is much greater. Good luck.

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Lynbrook prepares to plant more than 200 trees this fall By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com

Lynbrook is preparing for its fall treeplanting season, with more than 200 trees expected to be planted throughout the village as officials encourage residents to participate in the annual program. During the Sept. 14 Village Board meeting, Department of Public Works Superintendent Phil Healey provided an update on preparations for the upcoming planting season, including collecting requests from residents, coordinating utility markouts and getting an earlier start on planting. “Just a quick reminder to everybody, the tree planting season is here,” Healey said. “We have quite a few trees to plant this year.” Residents interested in participating can contact the village and submit an application to request a tree. Healey said the department was compiling a list of planting locations and preparing to place orders based on the number of requests received. “If you want to participate in the program, contact us, get the application in,” Healey said. “We probably have 200 some odd trees to plant.” With a substantial number of trees expected to be planted, the village is work-

ing to get an earlier start on the process. “We’re going to start a little earlier on our order,” Healey said. The department has also begun coordinating utility markouts, which identify underground infrastructure before digging begins and help crews avoid damaging buried utility lines. “We just finished writing up the markouts for the utility markouts today,” Healey said during the meeting. When asked when planting would begin, Healey said the village was aiming for mid-October, an earlier start intended to accommodate the number of requests already received. “I think this year we’re going to try to start a little earlier,” he said. “Mid-October, I think.” Healey said the village was looking to begin work as soon as preparations were completed, given the number of trees requested. “We would like to start planting given the number of trees that are requested at this time,” he said. Residents who would like to participate can obtain a tree-planting application through the village’s Department of Public Works website or contact the village for more information. Trees are made available on a first-come, firstserved basis.

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Lynbrook native David Kaid is tur ning sleepless nights into music with the release of his newest original single, “Insomnia,” on Thursday, Oct. 22. The singer-songwriter and actor, who graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in May, wrote and composed the upbeat, guitar-driven track after finding inspiration in his own struggles to fall asleep. “I struggle with this sometimes and I’m unable to go to sleep and my mind is racing and I have so many thoughts,” Kaid said. “I had the idea to tur n this frustration into something fun.” The song began taking shape late one night as Kaid wrote down lyrics and experimented with melodies on his guitar. Rather than creating a slow, emotional ballad, he wanted the music to capture the restless energy of being unable to sleep. Kaid wrote and composed the song himself, played most of the instruments and worked with his friend Logan Pollak

on the recording. Unlike his previous music, which he generally recorded with the help of studios, “Insomnia” gave Kaid an opportunity to take greater control of the creative process. “I had a specific ear and everything I wanted in the song was intentional,” he said. He also embraced small imperfections in the recording, something he said reflected lessons learned during his four years studying drama. “Happy mistakes happened that I would usually have taken out,” Kaid said. “I learned to embrace that.” K a i d , wh o p rev i o u s ly released the original songs “Spellbound” and “More Than F riends,” said he hopes “Insomnia” will be part of a larger music project in the future. For now, he is looking forward to sharing a different side of his artistry with listeners. “It’s a different sound compared to my other songs and I try not to limit myself on genres,” he said. “I hope everybody enjoys what I put out and continue to put out in the future.”

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD — OCTOBER 22, 2026

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David Kaid performs with his guitar. The Lynbrook native is releasing his newest original single, “Insomnia,” on Oct. 22.

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TRISTEN ROSE EAST ROCKAWAY Junior FOOTBALL PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN NORTH SHORE had no answer for Rose Oct. 10 as East Rockaway/ West Hempstead won its second straight game following an 0-3 start. Rose exploded for 327 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries to lead the way in a 30-26 victory over the Vikings, who were 4-0. Through five games, Rose racked up 800 yards on the ground and nine touchdowns. As last year’s sophomore backup, he gained 234 yards.

games to watch Friday, Oct. 23 Football: Glen Cove at Hewlett .................................. 6 p.m. Football: Manhasset at Plainedge........................6:30 p.m. Football: Syosset at Freeport................................6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24 Football: Mineola at Clarke ..................................1:30 p.m. Football: Hicksville at Uniondale ..........................1:30 p.m. Football: North Shore at Malverne .......................1:30 p.m. Football: New Hyde Park at Carey .......................1:30 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Elmont ................................1:30 p.m. Foortball: Roosevelt at V.S. Central .......................1:30 p.m. Football: South Side at Sewanhaka.....................1:30 p.m. Football: Garden City at Kennedy.........................1:30 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Calhoun .........................1:30 p.m. Football: Farmingdale at Massapequa.................1:30 p.m. Football: Mepham at Baldwin ..............................1:30 p.m. Football: C.S. Harbor at Lynbrook.............................. 2 p.m. Football: Lawrence at V.S. North ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Seaford at Floral Park ................................. 2 p.m.

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On Sept. 18, the East Rockaway girls volleyball team took the long bus ride to Cold Spring Harbor and, in that school’s sauna of a gym, suffered a tough five-set loss to the Seahawks. It was the best thing that could have happened to the Rocks. “I think it really made the girls so mad,” East Rockaway coach Ksenia Brito said. “Since then, I feel like their focus has changed.” The Rocks earned their revenge a little less than a month later, defeating Cold Spring Harbor in another five-set thriller at home on Oct. 12. “They knew that they needed to clean it up and earn their points, and that was kind of pivotal in us really believing that we can work through it,” Brito said. “Even when it’s hard, we can come from behind, we can stay consistent and stay true to what we’re trying to do.” East Rockaway heads into the stretch drive of the regular season third in Nassau Conference B with a 9-4 record. The Rocks are in front of Cold Spring Harbor, but are behind powerhouses Oyster Bay and Wheatley. Of the final three matches remaining, East Rockaway will host Wheatley in its home finale on Wednesday. It will serve as both the Rocks’ “Dig Pink” fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and a playoff preview against a team that has traditionally been difficult to beat. The leadership on this year’s veteran group comes from six seniors who form the nucleus of this year’s squad. They include middle blocker Colleen Lynch and her twin sister Caitlin, a setter. They are the youngest of Brito’s former coach Chrissy Lynch’s six children, five of whom Brito has coached in track and volleyball. “They work off of each other,” Brito said. “Colleen is tall and strong, but she also is really smart. She tries to do the things that we’ve been talking about. She makes quick adjustments on the court. And Caitlin sets the tone for prac-

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Caitlin Lynch and East Rockaway carries a 9-4 record into the final week of the regular season. tice every day with the music. She’s just such a solid role model for everybody. She’s wildly competitive, and always has been.” After dealing with injury setbacks her last two seasons, senior outside hitter Caroline Cronin came in this season ready to be a captain, and Brito said she’s someone who is quick to make adjustments and works exceptionally hard. Renee Torres, who was called up to varsity as a sophomore, is the other setter in the Rocks’ 6-2 offense who helps run the court with her decision-making and

ability to make adjustments on the fly. While Sarah Martin prefers to be the right-side hitter, Brito said the senior has been killing it as a middle hitter with her vision and smarts. Junior libero Kylie Cullins is back from an ankle injury, and is someone Brito said lowers her team’s temperature with her presence. And sophomore outside hitter Amaiyah Hansen, who bounced back from a broken ankle during the summer, is “tiny, but mighty,” according to Brito, someone who has great placement of the ball and also provides excellent defense.

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East Rockaway honors legends with jersey retirements By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com

Two former East Rockaway High School football standouts were honored during the school’s Oct. 9 homecoming celebration, as the Rocks retired their jersey numbers in recognition of their lasting contributions to the program. Robert Deutsch, a member of the Class of 1974, returned to his alma mater to see his No. 78 jersey retired, while the family of Julio Tayo, a member of the Class of 1987 who died in 2017, accepted the honor on his behalf for his No. 22 jersey. For East Rockaway football coach Russell Pajer, the ceremony was an opportunity to recognize two athletes whose accomplishments helped shape the program’s history. “We honored two historic football players,” Pajer said. Deutsch was a member of two Metro League championship teams during his four years at East Rockaway. Playing as both a defensive end and offensive lineman, he earned second-team All-Long Island honors and was named among the area’s top student-athletes through the National Football Foundation’s Golden 11 recognition. In 1973, Deutsch was also a finalist for the Thorpe Award, which recognizes outstanding high school football players in Nassau County. “Being a lineman, that’s quite an impressive feat since most times it goes

for running backs and quarterbacks,” Pajer said. Deutsch went on to receive a Division I football scholarship to the University of Rhode Island, where he played for four years. Although he had an opportunity to pursue professional football, he instead focused on his education, eventually earning a doctorate in science. Tayo, meanwhile, left his own mark on East Rockaway’s record books as one of the most accomplished running backs in school history. A member of the Class of 1987, Tayo set the school’s single-season rushing record with approximately 1,473 yards, a mark Pajer said has stood since 1987. He also held the school’s single-season touchdown record for years before it was eventually broken. Tayo continued his football career at Hofstra University and LIU Post, and remains East Rockaway’s all-time leading rusher, according to Pajer. For the coach, Tayo’s recognition carried a particularly personal meaning. “I had the pleasure of playing with Julio since I was 8 years old,” Pajer said. Pajer and fellow coach Dan Vito played alongside Tayo for two years, while Joe Vito was his coach. With Deutsch in attendance and Tayo’s family accepting his honor, the ceremony brought together different generations of East Rockaway football, recognizing two players whose achievements remain part of the program’s history.

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Robert Deutsch, left, a member of East Rockaway High School’s Class of 1974, poses with Joe Lores after receiving a plaque commemorating the retirement of his No. 78 football jersey.

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Garden City resident Joe Scianablo is running for Hempstead Town Supervisor against incumbent John Ferretti. also questioned the town’s reliance on selling municipal property to help close a budget gap. “The first thing that we’re going to be doing is have financial experts review not just the budget, but every town-owned property, every major expenditure, every department,” he said. “Just like I did as a prosecutor, we’re going to find and hunt down the wasteful spending, and we’re going to redirect those resources right

back in the community where they fall.” Scianablo said he would eliminate unnecessary spending without cutting essential services, rebuild financial reserves and direct more resources toward infrastructure, including road repairs and snow removal. Housing and development are other priorities. He attributed overdevelopment partly to zoning variances and inconsistent enforcement of existing building codes, arguing that officials should work with the individual communities to preserve neighborhood character by understanding their needs. “If we can just start complying with our own building codes within the town, we can eliminate a lot of this overdevelopment and overbuilding,” he said. On public safety, Scianablo said he would continue working with local law enforcement while expanding resources. He said the closure of The Safe Center LI has heightened the need for services for vulnerable residents. He also called for greater transparency in town government and more opportunities for residents to participate in decisions. Ultimately, Scianablo said he hopes voters will judge his candidacy on local issues rather than party affiliation. “It’s not meant to be political,” he said. “We’re focused on the right and wrong, not the right and left.”

Outlining priorities, challenges ahead of bid By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti is seeking re-election, wrapping up a little over a year in office, citing tax cuts, infrastructure improvements, public safety and preserving local control as priorities. Ferretti, 43, a lifelong Levittown resident and attorney, was appointed to the supervisor position in August 2025, following the resignation of his predecessor, Don Clavin. Previously, he served four terms in the Nassau County Legislature. He said his county experience prepared him to oversee the nation’s largest township. One of his first priorities was the town’s 2026 budget, which included an 18 percent reduction in the general fund tax levy. The Town Board adopted the budget in October 2025. Ferretti recently unveiled his proposed 2027 budget, which would maintain the $5 million reduction and keep the tax levy essentially flat. The proposed budget totals $591.7 million. “By freezing the budget for 2027, freezing my tax cut of last year in place, we’re giving residents a total of $10 million — $5 million tax cut last year, holding that over for 2027,” he told Herald reporters at a roundtable interview. He said the town faces financial challenges from rising costs and what he described as unfunded state mandates, including increased pension and health insurance expenses. “While we project conservatively, there are challenges that we face going forward, but we continue to work to give residents more while taking less,” Ferretti said, pointing to workforce reduc-

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Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti is seeking re-election, after completing a little over a year in office following his appointment to the position. tions, retirement incentives and efforts to generate revenue. Infrastructure is another priority. As of Oct. 15, Hempstead has repaved 115 of its 1,200 miles of roadway — which sets an annual record, according to Ferretti. Ferretti also highlighted improvements to parks, pools and recreational facilities, as well as efforts to secure state and federal grants to fund projects.

The South Shore’s vulnerability to storms and flooding remains a concern. Ferretti said the town prepares by “cleaning storm drains, reinforcing dunes and coordinating with local village officials, regardless of party, during major weather events.” Housing and zoning are also significant issues. Ferretti opposed the proposed state’s REVIVE Act, arguing it would limit local control over zoning and development by allowing higher-density housing while overriding local zoning authority. He said he supports development that incorporates community input but opposes what he views as a onesize-fits-all approach. “I’m not opposed unilaterally to any development,” he said. “But in the Town of Hempstead, residents and the people they elect need to have a say.” Looking ahead, Ferretti said affordability is the concern he hears most often. His goals for another term include keeping the town financially accessible, maintaining public safety and preserving its suburban character. “I want people to be able to say that they can continue to live here and that they believe that down the road their children and grandchildren will be able to stay here,” Ferretti said. “Nassau County will not be the sixth borough of New York City.” He also emphasized cooperation with Nassau County and local villages on public safety, noting that the town does not operate its own police department. “Public safety sees no party,” Ferretti said. “The number one priority of any elected official is keeping their residents safe. As he campaigns for another term, Ferretti said he will continue to emphasize lower taxes, maintained services, infrastructure investment and local control.

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Rallying for the Wounded Warriors Car Show By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com

The Lynbrook Fire Department brought car enthusiasts together at Greis Park on Oct. 4 for its annual Wounded Warrior fundraiser, continuing a 15-year tradition of supporting injured service members. This year’s fundraiser was a Wounded Warriors Car Show, featuring roughly 40 vehicles whose owners gathered to show their support despite less-than-ideal weather. The event was originally scheduled for Sept. 20, but was postponed because of inclement weather. The weather conditions were still less than ideal, but, Ex-Chief Kevin Bien, chairman of the Fire Department’s Wounded Warrior fundraising committee, said, “It was still really nice, and the car owners that were there were very happy to support the Wounded Warriors and show their appreciation for the servicemen.” Participants competed for six trophies, along with a Best in Show award, while helping raise money for Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior. The Fire Department received a $500 donation from Lynbrook American Legion Post 335, presented by Post Commander Anthony Samuel, in support of the event and the county program. According to department spokesman Steve Grogan, who also serves as vice chairman of Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior, the nonprofit was established in 2004, during the Iraq War. The organization supports wounded service members, including those receiving treatment and reha-

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Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 Commander Anthony Samuel, fourth from left, presented a $500 donation to the Fire Department to support its Wounded Warriors Car Show. Joining him were Town Supervisor John Ferretti, left, and Steve Grogan, vice chairman of Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior, along with other supporters. bilitation at military facilities along the East Coast. For the past 15 years, Lynbrook firefighters have organized annual fundraisers benefiting the organization, raising a total of roughly $350,000, according to Bien. The department’s fundraising efforts extend beyond the car show. Proceeds from the event will be combined with money raised at the village’s Oktoberfest celebration and an upcoming bingo night, scheduled for Nov. 10.

Car enthusiasts displayed their vehicles with hoods raised at the Lynbrook Fire Department’s Wounded Warriors Car Show. Anthony Samuel, commander of Lynbrook American Legion Post 335, left, with Ex-Chief Kevin Bien.

Car enthusiasts displayed their vehicles with hoods raised at the Lynbrook Fire Department’s Wounded Warriors Car Show.

Helping students find their path after high school employment can research opportunities, prepare resumes and receive individualized guidance. “We celebrate students getting into Harvard, but we also celebrate a student saying they want to join the carpenters’ union and not go to college,” Madden said. “We praise whatever decision they make as long as it’s best for them.” This year, the program has become more structured, with specific goals and activities planned for each session. The district also has developed additional sessions throughout the school year, including a mid-year check-in in the winter and another in the spring before students make their final college decisions. Thomas Weissman-Canale, an English teacher who has worked in the district since 2015, said seniors often share similar concerns about the application process. In addition to Weissman-Canale, the other English teachers helping seniors navigate their post-graduation plans during Future Fridays include Melinda Best, Francesca Ciullo and Dawn O’Shea, along with guidance counselors Jennifer Melecio and Rebecca Mantle. Weissman-Canale said Madden and his team surveyed seniors about their application deadlines and shared that information with teachers, allowing him to prioritize essay feedback based on when students need to submit their materials. Previously, students often approached him for help around the same time, creating a rush as deadlines approached. Now, he can organize his workload around students applying in October, November, or through rolling admissions. “I really feel like students are taking more ownership of their process, communicating their deadlines

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An East Rockaway High School staff member helped a student navigate her work during Future Fridays, which brings guidance counselors into English classrooms to provide individualized support for seniors. and getting that collaborative approach for something usually independent,” Weissman-Canale said. Meeting those deadlines also can make a financial difference for families. Madden explained that students in New York face a compressed application timeline because the school year begins in September, while some colleges have deadlines as early as Oct. 15. The program encourages students to complete

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Griffin touts record, outlines plan for district By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin is making affordability, education, public safety and infrastructure priorities as she seeks another term representing the 21st Assembly District, pointing to legislation she has supported and funding she has secured for communities across the district. Griffin, 63, who served two previous terms before returning to the Assembly in 2024, said her experience has helped her build relationships and advance legislation. She returned, she said, because she wanted to continue bringing resources to local schools, municipalities, parks and nonprofit organizations. One of her proudest accomplishments, Griffin said, was passing the Lieutenant Joseph Banish Mental Health Act last year, which provides confidential peer counseling for law enforcement officers. Griffin said that police officers face particular challenges when seeking help with personal and professional issues. “I’m proud of that because it helps save lives,” she said. Affordability remains another central focus. Griffin said she wants to address the costs of housing, utilities, health care and prescription drugs while finding ways to help residents without increasing taxes. She pointed to legislation extending the time allowed for school districts to repay energy-performance contracts, giving them the chance to invest in improvements such as air conditioning systems and solar energy while using future savings to offset costs. She also discussed efforts to change automobile insurance regulations, including restrictions on using ZIP codes to determine rates and requiring insurers to return some excess profits to policyholders. Education is another of Griffin’s priorities. She supports more equitable school funding, additional

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Assemblywoman Judy Griffin discussed her re-election bid, noting her work on affordability, school funding, public safety and infrastructure in Assembly District 21. resources for special education and expanded access to mental-health services for students. “I would love to see those mental health clinics modeled and put in more schools,” she said. She also favors changes in charter-school funding, and has advocated for requiring families to talk with public-school administrators before enrolling children in charter schools. Griffin said she believes school districts should have the opportunity to explain the programs and services they offer. She also highlighted free school meals and a pause on the implementation of electric school buses, arguing that districts should not have to shoulder the cost

of the new vehicles without adequate planning and support. Flood mitigation is another major concern in the 21st District, particularly for South Shore communities. State funding can help municipalities improve drainage and reinforce shorelines, Griffin said, but larger projects may require federal involvement. She noted that floodgates are a potential long-term solution, while acknowledging that such projects would require substantial funding and coordination. Griffin also supports efforts to establish a South Shore Water Authority, which would require negotiations to purchase Liberty Water before it could begin operating. She said that municipal water systems can offer lower bills, but the authority would need funding to address aging infrastructure. On the subject of public safety, Griffin highlighted legislation addressing stalking and domestic violence, as well as funding for police community-outreach programs. She also supports expanding workforce-development opportunities, including training programs that prepare residents for manufacturing and other indemand careers. Griffin said her approach to her job centers on remaining accessible to residents and securing resources for local communities. “I show up, I listen to constituents,” she said. “I’m always available, I’m accessible, and that’s what you want in an Assembly member.”

Villacci pitches change as Assembly challenger By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

After more than three decades of practicing law and years of working in government and community service, Irene Villacci is seeking a new role representing the communities she has called home for most of her life. The East Rockaway resident, a Republican, is challenging Democratic incumbent Assemblywoman Judy Griffin for the seat in the 21st Assembly District, and is making taxes, affordability, public safety and education central themes of her campaign. “I’m pretty disgusted with our New York state taxes and crime — I was fed up with it,” Villacci said. “And I believe, and I see it in the proof, that my district isn’t getting the representation that we need from Albany.” Villacci, 62, moved from Brooklyn to Lynbrook with her family when she was 2, and later moved to East Rockaway, where she has lived for about 25 years. She has practiced law for roughly 35 years, including the past two decades in her own Rockville Centre practice, focusing on residential real estate, special-needs trusts, guardianships, elder law, trusts and estates. She also spent about four years as a Nassau County deputy county attorney, serving as counsel to the Office of Community Development before becoming its executive director last August. Villacci previously worked for the State Senate, and served as an East Rockaway village trustee from 2005 to 2011. She was

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Irene Villacci is focused on lowering taxes and utility costs, repealing cashless bail, increasing school funding and strengthening support for police and firefighters. president of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York from 2014 to 2015. Affordability is central to her campaign. The state, she said, should reduce spending and identify govern-

ment waste while preserving funding for priorities such as education. “I think there’s tons of waste,” she said. “I think if we get rid of the waste and find the revenue and find the money and take back the money into our state, not paying it out to other states, I think that’s the beginning of the property tax reduction.” Villacci also supports repealing New York’s cashless-bail laws, particularly for repeat offenders, while saying she could envision cashless bail remaining in place for some minor offenses. “I think the repeal of it is necessary,’ she said. “I can see it possibly with minor offenses, but it can’t be for repeat offenders.” On education, Villacci said she supports increasing the amount of funding per student, and believes school districts across the state are not receiving a fair share of available resources. She is also opposed to defunding the police and “anything that’s going to risk the safety of our corrections officers.” Her approach to governing, Villacci said, would draw on her years of working with clients, lawmakers and community members with differing views. She said she hoped to bring a more collaborative spirit to Albany, where lawmakers can discuss their differences and work toward finding common ground. “I care and I listen, and I have a conscience that when I come home from Albany, I need to be able to face the people that I just represented,” she said. “And voting against them will not be my job in Albany. Voting for them and with them will be my job.”

Strongbox Theater gets $100K grant for growth expand programming to include musicians, lectures and other community events. They also hope the theater’s growing presence will bring more foot traffic to Main Street, benefiting nearby restaurants and shops and encouraging new businesses to fill vacant storefronts. With its first season underway, Strongbox continues working toward its owners’ original vision: giving local artists a place to perform while bringing new life to East Rockaway’s downtown. — Kayla Dechter

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Strongbox Theater owners Tony Leone and Marla D’Urso, left, with a National Grid representative at the East Rockaway theater, which received a $100,000 grant on Oct. 6. their work. The new funding will help support the theater’s continued revitalization efforts as its owners work to establish Strongbox as a cultural destination on Long Island’s South Shore. “This building sat vacant for twelve years before we opened our doors, and today it’s a theater bringing arts and culture back to Main Street,” Leone said. “This funding helps us keep revitalizing it.”

The grant also builds on earlier financial assistance the theater received in 2021, when National Grid awarded $12,497 toward asbestos remediation at the property, helping prepare the buildings for their transformation. Beyond hosting performances, Leone and D’Urso have emphasized their desire to make Strongbox a place where people can connect. The theater’s lounge was designed to encourage visitors to spend time together, while the owners hope to

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Just months after opening its doors in downtown East Rockaway, Strongbox Theater has received a $100,000 grant to help support its continued growth and bring more arts and entertainment to Main Street. The theater, at 40 Main St., received the funding from National Grid on Oct. 6 through its Cinderella grant program, which supports businesses that transform vacant properties into active spaces. For Strongbox owners Tony Leone and Marla D’Urso, the grant marks another milestone in their efforts to turn two longvacant buildings into a gathering place for performers, audiences and the surrounding community. “Strongbox Theater is focused on bringing quality performing arts to Long Island’s South Shore and giving our local artists a place to shine,” Leone said. “We’re so grateful to National Grid for this grant.” The 90-seat theater opened in July after nearly six years of planning, construction and setbacks. Leone and D’Urso transformed a former bank and neighboring office building into a performance venue complete with a bar and lounge, where visitors can gather before and after shows. The buildings had stood vacant for years before the couple purchased them in 2021. Today, the theater supports 13 local jobs and offers a space for actors, playwrights and other artists to showcase

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Recognizing the signs and finding treatment options By CHRISTINA ARLOTTA and KAYLA DECHTER Of the Herald

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the second most common cancer among women in the United States, excluding skin cancers. In Lynbrook and East Rockaway, local schools and organizations are also recognizing the month through awareness activities and fundraising events. Education can help people recognize warning signs, practice breast self-awareness and understand the importance of screening, evaluation and treatment.

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Breast cancer symptoms can vary from person to person, and some people may not experience noticeable symptoms in the early stages. The most common warning sign of breast cancer is a new lump or mass that feels different from the surrounding breast tissue. Often, these lumps are painless. Other warning symptoms include swelling in all or part of a breast, even if no lump is felt, swelling in the underarm area, nipples turning inward, nipple discharge, including blood, and skin dimpling, in which the skin takes on a texture resembling an orange peel. Changes in breast skin color may also warrant medical attention. On lighter skin tones, the breast may look pink or red. On darker skin tones, the breast may look red, purple, brown or darker than surrounding areas on the chest.

Breast self-awareness involves becoming familiar with how breasts normally look and feel to recognize changes that may require medical attention. People can check for changes while showering, looking in a mirror or lying down. Warning signs to look for include unusual lumps, changes in breast shape or skin texture, and changes in nipple appearance. Breast self-awareness does not replace recommended mammograms or clinical screenings, and anyone noticing unusual changes should consult a health care professional. Locally, Our Lady of Peace School in Lynbrook scheduled an out-of-uniform day on Oct. 16, encouraging students to wear pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer treatment depends on the cancer’s type and stage, one’s overall health, menopausal status and personal preferences. Options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy, often used in combination. For stages I through III, treatment typically involves surgery, sometimes combined with radiation or medication to shrink tumors or reduce the risk of recurrence. Stage IV breast cancer occurs when the disease spreads to other parts of the body. Although generally difficult to cure, treatment can help slow its progression and relieve symptoms. In East Rockaway, PTD Collective, at 477 Atlantic Ave., will host a candlelight yoga fundraiser on Oct. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. The class costs $25, with proceeds benefiting the Breast Cancer Foundation, and is free for breast cancer patients and survivors.

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NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR

Kathy Hochul

Bruce Blakeman

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Governor

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Nassau County Executive

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On the Issues Affordability and tax relief

Affordability and tax relief

Hochul identifies lowering costs as a central priority. Her campaign points to inflation refund checks sent to more than 8 million New Yorkers, an expanded child tax credit and middle-class tax cuts as measures aimed at easing household expenses. She also cites universal free school meals as a way to help families save money.

Blakeman proposes eliminating state income tax on the first $50,000 of income for single filers and the first $100,000 for joint filers. He also proposes doubling the state’s multibillion-dollar property tax rebate program. Blakeman says restructuring the state budget, using state reserves, could finance the tax cuts and redirecting taxpayer funds currently allocated to services for undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers.

Housing and child care Hochul supports building and preserving more affordable housing. Her campaign highlights her support for running mate Adrienne Adams’ City for All housing plan during Adams’ tenure as New York City Council speaker. The two also worked together to secure child care funding. Hochul says she is working toward universal child care to make it more accessible and affordable for New York families.

Housing and childcare Blakeman aims to invest in schools and reduce the overall tax burden on residents. He looks to give families more disposable income as they contend with housing, childcare and other rising costs.

Public safety and schools

Public safety and schools Hochul emphasizes investments in community safety and cites gun safety legislation enacted during her administration. Her campaign also highlights her work with Adams on city and state gun-free zone laws. In schools, Hochul points to the ban on student cellphone use during school hours as another initiative enacted during her tenure.

Blakeman has pledged to increase support for police, expand counterterrorism funding for the NYPD and build or reopen state prisons. He also strongly opposes sanctuary state and city policies and supports greater cooperation with federal immigration authorities to deport undocumented immigrants with criminal records. He supports restricting biological males from competing in female school sports categories.

Federal policies

Federal policies Hochul has made opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies a central part of her campaign. She says she will defend New Yorkers against federal actions she considers harmful and, alongside Adams, oppose what her campaign describes as “MAGA extremism.”

Blakeman has made opposition to New York’s sanctuary policies and the state’s spending on services for migrants and asylum seekers a central part of his campaign. He supports working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to remove undocumented immigrants with criminal records and redirecting state resources currently used for migrant services.

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Laura Gillen

Jeanine Driscoll

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: U.S. Representative

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Hempstead Receiver of Taxes

On the Issues Bipartisanship and legislative accomplishments Gillen is seeking re-election to a second term, emphasizing her successful efforts working across party lines. Gillen views hyperpartisan voting as a major roadblock to passing legislation. One of the first bills she introduced into Congress, which eventually passed in the House, sought to extend TPS for Haitian immigrants.

Affordability, housing and economic growth Gillen understands that affordability is a major concern for Long Island families. She supports restoring Affordable Care Act tax credits, lowering prescription drug and potentially capping the price of insulin, and eliminating tariffs which she says cost households an average of $1,700 annually. She also backs affordable housing initiatives.

Infrastructure, transportation and community Gillen highlighted her role in delivering $42 million in improvements to the NICE bus system, commuter tax deductions regarding congestion pricing and road safety grants. She has found funding for water filtration upgrades in multiple communities, flood prevention, emergency vehicles and accessibility improvements.

Public safety and national security Gillen considers the encroachment of drugs into local communities on of the most pressing threats to public safety. Gillen notes her attachment to the Republicanbacked “HALT Fentanyl Act” as another example of her ability to work across the aisle. Gillen favors protections against antisemitism continued U.S. assistance to Israel.

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On the Issues Government experience Driscoll has served as the Town of Hempstead receiver of taxes since 2019. With her current constituency in the Town of Hempstead covering more than 95 percent of New York’s 4th Congressional District, Driscoll believes her qualifications over the past seven years have prepared her for the role of representative.

Taxes, spending and the economy Driscoll identifies as a fiscal conservative who prioritizes reducing taxes and limiting government spending. She supports restoring the full SALT — state and local tax — deduction to provide relief to homeowners facing high property taxes. Driscoll would prioritize an elimination of taxes on tips, overtime pay and Social Security benefits.

Immigration and health care Driscoll has noted that two members of her immediate family are naturalized immigrants. She supports increased clarity of immigration rules as well as a tightening of immigration legislation. Driscoll favors work or volunteer requirements for eligible Medicaid recipients.

Education, accountability and constituent services Driscoll supports parental involvement in a school’s curriculum, particularly regarding controversial topics that a parent may personally disagree with, particularly in elementary school. She will look to restrict a school district’s ability to pierce the tax cap.

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Lisa “Malkie” Vider

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Health care Administrator and Business Owner

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Attorney, CPA and Small-Business Owner

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Public Safety

Vider said that affordable health care is a central issue. She wants to make the system easier for families and seniors to navigate and less expensive. She supports increasing competition among health insurers and reducing regulations she believes contribute to higher costs.

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said public safety is among her top priorities. She supports giving judges greater discretion in setting bail and continuing state investment in police departments, including funding for equipment and technology.

Affordability

Affordability Vider said rising property taxes and other household expenses are putting pressure on Long Island families. She wants to bring more state resources to the district and support funding for schools, roads, libraries, police and first responders.

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said New York’s high spending and utility costs are contributing to an affordability crisis for families and businesses. She supports reducing government waste and examining programs to identify areas where spending can be cut, with the goal of controlling the state budget and lowering costs.

Volunteer Firefighters Public safety Vider said police officers and first responders need adequate funding, equipment and resources. She wants to ensure the district receives its share of state support for public safety services.

Supporting volunteer firefighters is another central issue for Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick. Drawing on her experience as a former Malverne fire commissioner, she wants increased state funding for volunteer departments, including capital improvements, equipment and other resources. She said volunteers provide essential fire protection and deserve greater support for the time and training required to serve their communities.

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Antisemitism Combating antisemitism and other forms of hate is another major priority. Vider supports educating children about antisemitism, hate and how to recognize and report hateful content online and in schools. She also wants to encourage greater cooperation among different communities to reduce division.

A lifelong Malverne resident, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, an attorney, CPA, small-business owner and mother of four, was elected to the state Senate in 2022. Before entering the Senate, she served as a Malverne village trustee, deputy mayor, fire commissioner and police commissioner. She said her local government experience prepared her to represent Long Island in Albany.

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Meir Fischer

Ari Brown

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Private chef

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Construction business owner

On the Issues

Development

Public Safety

Fischer said overdevelopment is one of his primary concerns. He wants development in the Five Towns to be more carefully planned and said additional housing should include options for seniors rather than primarily attracting younger families to an already crowded area.

Brown lists public safety as a top priority. He supports the Nassau County Police Department and said protecting residents remains central to his work in Albany and across the district.

Education

Antisemitism

Fischer said improving education is another major priority. Coming from the private-school system, he supports state investment in both public and private schools while maintaining a balance between the two. He also pointed to the importance of strong public schools in communities such as Long Beach.

Brown said combating antisemitism remains a major focus of his campaign. As the first Orthodox Jewish Republican assemblyman, he has introduced nine bills addressing antisemitism and plans to continue pursuing legislation aimed at protecting Jewish residents and other communities from hate.

Security

Affordability and health care

Fischer wants to strengthen security at houses of worship, schools and other public places. He said security should extend to synagogues, churches, mosques and other religious institutions, regardless of denomination or affiliation. He also emphasized the distinction between security guards and police officers and supports finding appropriate security measures for vulnerable locations.

Representation Fischer said his age is an asset and that he would bring a younger perspective to Albany. He wants to represent residents throughout the district and engage with communities beyond the Five Towns.

Brown said rising household expenses and health care costs are among the leading concerns he hears from constituents. He pointed to high electric bills and the financial pressures facing families and seniors, saying the state needs to address affordability so residents can continue to live on Long Island.

Experience Brown is a Franklin Square native who moved to Cedarhurst 35 years ago. He has served on the Cedarhurst village board for 27 years, including as deputy mayor. In Albany, he is the ranking minority member of the Local Governments Committee. He said his local government experience helps him work across party lines on issues affecting residents.

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Laura Gillen

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Letitia James

Saritha Komatireddy

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Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

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Joseph Hernandez

Douglas Segan

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Joylette Williams

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Irene Villacci

La Legislatura del Condado de Nassau, Distrito 7

Anthony Capone

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LEGISLATIVE DISTrIcT 14

Cynthia Nuñez

Anthony Capone

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Nassau County legislator; former director of operations

Party affiliation: Republican, Conservative Profession: Business owner

On the Issues

Affordability

Taxes and affordability

Cynthia Nuñez, the incumbent Nassau County legislator for District 14, has made affordability a focus of her first term. She introduced legislation that would cap the taxable price of gasoline and diesel at $3 per gallon for county sales-tax purposes, an effort she said could provide direct savings to residents. Nuñez has also supported reducing certain county fees.

Anthony Capone has made affordability and controlling county spending central issues in his campaign for Nassau County Legislature District 14. Capone said he would regularly review the county budget for potential savings and prioritize reallocating existing funds before asking taxpayers to pay more. He said maintaining the county’s financial health requires continued attention to spending, even when finances are strong.

Infrastructure and flooding

Public safety

Nuñez helped advance $500,000 for a flood-mitigation and drainage study in District 14, where she said flooding has worsened in some areas over the years. She wants an independent engineering review to determine whether aging drainage infrastructure needs to be updated, arguing that homeowners and businesses should not have to repeatedly absorb the costs of flooding.

Public safety and community investment Nuñez has emphasized partnerships with local police, fire departments and municipal officials. During her first term, she secured nearly $292,000 for Lynbrook police and fire equipment and nearly $239,000 for Valley Stream public works equipment. She said public safety also requires strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Transparency and constituent services Nuñez has held town halls, mobile office hours and workshops on issues including property taxes and homeownership. She has also opposed moving public comment to the beginning of legislative committee meetings, arguing residents should be able to hear lawmakers discuss an issue before commenting on it. Nuñez said she wants residents to have greater access to county government and a voice in decisions affecting their communities.

Drawing on 15 years in the volunteer fire service, Capone has made public safety another priority. He said police and other first responders should have adequate staffing and resources, but that he would first look within the existing county budget for funding before considering additional taxes. Capone described his approach as finding ways to “do more with less.”

Business and workforce Capone said his experience helping grow his family’s auto body business from one location to five has shaped his approach to government. He has also worked with small businesses on District 14 promotions intended to attract customers during slower periods. Capone supports workforce programs that provide job training and help residents facing barriers to employment find stable careers.

Working across party lines Running on the Republican and Conservative lines, Capone said he would work with legislators from either party to address issues affecting residents. He said disagreements should not prevent lawmakers from discussing problems and finding solutions that serve their communities.

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ElEction ‘26

Douglas Segan

Howard Kopel

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Emergency medicine physician

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Accomplished attorney and business owner

On the Issues

Public Health

Public Safety

Segan said his 35 years in emergency medicine, legal background and experience teaching medical students would bring a health-focused perspective to county government. He cited emergency response times, violent crime, car accidents, pollution and overcrowded housing as issues with public health implications.

Kopel said safety remains one of his top priorities. He supports continued funding for local emergency services, including ambulance and marine rescue operations, and praised the county’s law enforcement leadership and local police precincts.

Affordability

Segan said the cost of living is among the most common concerns he hears while campaigning. He wants to address the financial pressures facing Nassau County residents and help make it possible for longtime homeowners to remain in the area.

Kopel said controlling the cost of government and keeping taxes manageable are important concerns for district residents. He supports maintaining county services while limiting unnecessary increases in expenses and property taxes. He also pointed to economic growth and sales-tax revenue as ways to support county finances without relying solely on higher property taxes.

Public Safety

Antisemitism

Segan considers public safety a core responsibility of government. He has focused on roadway conditions, speeding, potholes, inadequate lighting and a lack of sidewalks, as well as the effects of car accidents and violent crime. He also supports law enforcement and wants to assist volunteer fire departments with recruitment and retention.

Development Segan supports smart, carefully planned development rather than unrestricted construction or stopping development altogether. He cited existing traffic and flooding concerns and said green spaces should be protected.

Kopel believes combating antisemitism requires both enforcement and education. He supports continued political leadership and law enforcement efforts to address incidents of hate affecting Jewish residents and other communities.

Development Preserving the suburban character of the Five Towns is another priority. Kopel is concerned about overdevelopment, increasing traffic and the strain placed on aging infrastructure. He said roads and other infrastructure were not designed to accommodate significant additional growth and wants development to be balanced with existing community needs.

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Joe Scianablo

John Ferretti

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Veteran, former NYPD, attorney

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Town of Hempstead Supervisor

On the Issues Affordability and taxes Scianablo supports reviewing the town’s budget, expenditures and propterties to identify wasteful spending and redirect taxpayer dollars toward community services. He has questioned the sustainability and transparency of the town’s proposed 2027 budget and supports rebuilding financial reserves.

Infrastructure and development Scianablo supports reinvesting in roads, parks, pools and other infrastructure while ensuring that resources are distributed fairly across communities. He wants to hold regular town halls to identify neighborhood priorities and pursue state and federal funding for revitalization projects.

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Housing Scianablo supports addressing housing affordability while preserving the character of established neighborhoods. He has raised concerns about overdevelopment and the approval of variances, calling for enforcement of existing codes. He believes housing and development decisions should reflect the individual needs of communities.

Public safety and government transparency Scianablo, a former New York City police officer and prosecutor, supports strengthening partnerships with Nassau County and local law enforcement. He also wants to expand services for domestic violence survivors and their children. He has called for greater government transparency and more accessible board meetings.

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On the Issues Affordability and taxes Ferretti supports reducing property taxes and controlling government spending to make the town more affordable. He pointed to an 18 percent reduction in the town’s general fund tax levy in 2026 and a proposed tax freeze for 2027. He also supports reducing staffing costs and eliminating discretionary spending.

Public safety and infrastructure Ferretti supports continued cooperation with Nassau County and village police departments to strengthen public safety. He also prioritizes roadway improvements, including repaving at least 100 miles annually, installing illuminated stop signs and addressing traffic concerns.

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Housing and local zoning Ferretti opposes state housing proposals that would override local zoning authority, arguing that residents should have a say in developments affecting their neighborhoods. While acknowledging the need for affordable housing for seniors and young adults, he favors lowering property taxes and preserving the town’s suburban character.

Parks and recreation Ferretti supports continued investment in the town’s parks, pools and beaches to improve recreational opportunities for residents. He highlighted improvements including new splash pads, upgraded pool facilities and extended swimming seasons. He also supports using state and federal grants to fund recreational projects.

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TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD CLERK

Joylette Williams

Kate Murray

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: English Professor, Nassau Community College

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Town of Hempstead clerk, attorney

On the Issues

Access and efficiency

Access to services

Williams wants to make the clerk’s office easier for residents to navigate. She supports developing an app that would allow residents to access town services and track requests, including Freedom of Information Law requests, in real time. She also wants the office to serve as a clearer one-stop source for information so residents are not repeatedly transferred between departments.

Murray says making government services convenient for residents remains a priority. She points to the clerk’s passport program, which allows residents to have photographs taken, applications reviewed and documents mailed from one location. The office also offers passport services on select weekends and provides marriage licenses, parking permits and other licenses and records.

Transparency and independence

Residents first

Williams highlights the clerk’s responsibility to operate independently from the town supervisor and Town Board, particularly when handling public records. She argues that properly submitted requests for public information should be handled consistently regardless of who requests the records and supports reviewing how the office processes, approves and denies FOIL requests.

Community outreach Williams proposes the clerk’s office to hold workshops throughout the town explaining services available to residents. Topics could include how to submit FOIL requests, what public information residents can access and how to apply for licenses. She says residents should be better informed about how to obtain town records and services.

Equal access to services Williams says services should be provided consistently across Town of Hempstead communities. She argues that where residents live or voting patterns should not determine the level of government services they receive. Although the clerk does not vote on Town Board policy, Williams says she would advocate for equal access to town resources and services.

Murray says the clerk’s office should help residents navigate government requirements, particularly when they need important documents during difficult circumstances. She supports having staff work within existing laws and policies to find solutions for residents, including delivering documents when someone cannot physically come to Town Hall.

Expanding identification programs Murray has expanded the office’s identification programs for children, seniors and people with special needs. The special-needs identification card includes information that could assist first responders, including whether a person is nonverbal. Murray says the initiative is part of an effort to adapt existing clerk services to additional groups of residents.

Coordination with town departments Murray says her previous experience as town supervisor helped her consider how the clerk’s office interacts with other town departments. She supports coordinating clerk services with programs run by departments such as parks and recreation and considering how the office’s staffing and budget needs affect public safety.

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Assembly District 21

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Judy Griffin

Irene Villacci

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Assemblywoman

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Nassau County deputy county attorney

On the Issues

On the Issues Taxes and affordability

Taxes and affordability

Griffin said affordability remains a major concern for district residents, citing housing costs, rent, utilities, health care, prescription drugs and insurance. She supports changes to utility rate-setting that would require companies to provide evidence for proposed increases and demonstrate their impact on customers. She also discussed auto insurance reforms, including restrictions on using ZIP codes to set rates.

Villacci said she would seek to reduce state income taxes, including eliminating state income taxes on the first $50,000 of income for single filers and $100,000 for joint filers. She said she would look for waste and additional revenue in the state budget before pursuing property-tax reductions. She also supports repealing clean-energy charges she said are contributing to higher utility bills.

Education and school funding

Public safety

Griffin supports more equitable state funding for public schools and additional resources to address rising special education costs. She also supports expanding universal prekindergarten, providing free breakfast and lunch to students, and establishing mental health clinics in more schools. Griffin discussed changes to charter school funding and said they should consult with public school administrators before enrolling students.

Public safety and mental health Griffin highlighted the Joseph T. Banish Mental Health Act, which she said passed in 2025 and provides confidential peer counseling for law enforcement officers. She described the legislation as one of her proudest accomplishments because it is intended to help save lives amid concerns about police suicide. She also cited legislation addressing stalking and domestic violence.

Villacci supports repealing cashless bail, particularly for repeat offenders, while saying she could see it applying to some minor offenses. She supports fully funding police departments and corrections officers and said judges should have greater discretion in setting bail. She also expressed support for Nassau County’s approach to public safety and enforcement.

Education Villacci supports increasing state funding for schools and said she believes the current distribution of school aid is not equitable. She said schools need additional resources for students and teachers and criticized what she described as differences in funding between Long Island districts and New York City.

Water, infrastructure and flooding

First responders and governing

Griffin said addressing aging water infrastructure, drinking water contamination and coastal flooding requires continued state investment and cooperation with local and federal officials. She supports using Environmental Bond Act funding to help remove contaminants. She also discussed the proposed South Shore Water Authority, saying a takeover of Liberty Water would require negotiations and state and funding to replace infrastructure.

Villacci said she would make support for volunteer firefighters and other first responders a priority. She also said her approach to governing would emphasize collaboration and working with people who hold different views. As a challenger, she said she is seeking to provide what she considers stronger representation for district residents in Albany.

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Farmers market gives 3 tons of food to seniors By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

Older adults from communities across the Town of Hempstead, including Lynbrook and East Rockaway, had the opportunity to take home free, fresh produce Friday morning as the parking lot of the Sands at Lido Beach was converted into a farmers market for the first time. Long Island Cares offered fresh, locally grown food at the town-organized event exclusively for older adults. The pop-up farmers market, sponsored by PSEG Long Island, arrived with close to 5,800 pounds of fresh produce, milk and eggs available for free to Town of Hempstead residents, ages 55 and older. “One of the things that we do with our farm-totruck program is we try to source it as locally as we can,” said Harrison Smith, the mobile outreach and community services manager for Long Island Cares. “If we’re not able to source the produce from Long Island farms, then we do go upstate.” Nearly 20 volunteers and staff from Long Island Cares and PSEG Long Island unloaded dozens of pallets of fruit and vegetables, all free of charge for attendees. Visitors were able to collect apples, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, corn, eggplant, mangoes, nectarines, onions, pears, peppers, radishes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and zucchini. Cartons of fresh eggs and half-gallon containers of 2-percent milk were also offered at no cost. As the event sponsor, PSEG Long Island provided funds to purchase the food locally. In a press release, Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti said the town was proud to partner with both organizations to connect senior residents with farm-fresh produce.

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Attendees received a collection of 18 different types of locally grown produce ranging from apples, broccoli and corn to mangos, nectarines and zucchini. “We’re supporting the local farms as well as supporting our seniors, because sometimes they’re a vulnerable population,” explained Amy Di Leo, PSEG Long Island corporate communications specialist. “We want to help them offset their other expenses, whether it be medicine or bills. We’re also telling seniors about our financial programs that can help them save money on their bills if they qualify for it.” Families from roughly 240 households came through the market, ultimately taking home almost

all of the available food. Long Island Cares plans to redistribute the little remaining produce at upcoming events. The nonprofit organization typically holds up to eight farmers markets across Nassau and Suffolk County through the summer season. Smith said 2026 was the first year markets spanned May to October. “I heard about it on Facebook,” Lido Beach resident Elizabeth Annarella said. “Because I follow the Town of Hempstead. I go to the Long Beach farmers market all the time. The one in Kennedy Plaza.”

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Beyond beauty

Women artists reimagine Venus at Hofstra Museum

By Abbey Salvemini

or centuries, the Roman goddess Venus has been used to represent ideals of feminine beauty, youth, desire and motherhood. What happens when women artists take those traditional ideals and reinterpret them through their own experiences? That question is at the center of ‘Deconstructing Venus,’ a new exhibition at Hofstra University Museum of Art. The museum opens its Emily Lowe Gallery to highlight the work of 20th- and 21st-century women artists to explore changing ideas about femininity and womanhood. Now on view through Dec. 11, the exhibition features an inspired group: Lee Krasner, Käthe Kollwitz, Elizabeth Catlett, Marisol, Lori Horowitz, Dee Shapiro and sculptor-printmaker Susan Grabel. The exhibit challenges, reconsiders and expands traditional ideas about femininity and women’s roles in society. Works explore themes of beauty, aging, identity, motherhood, activism and gender roles, while materials from Hofstra’s permanent collection and Special Collections add historical context to the exhibition. “Deconstructing Venus” begins with a question that has shaped art history for millennia: Who defines what a woman should be? Across cultures and centuries, the female figure has embodied fertility, beauty, devotion, temptation, motherhood, and power. Yet these images have most often been created within systems that limit women’s authority, over their own bodies and representation. By tracing this artistic legacy, the exhibition explores how women artists of the 20th and 21st centuries have challenged, embraced, and redefined these ideals, explains Sasha Giordano, director of the Hofstra University Museum of Art, in the exhibit catalog. The artists’ works approach long-standing expectations of women from different vantage points. “Some challenge conventional gender roles and beauty standards, while others embrace aspects of traditional womanhood or examine the constraints women have encountered in a male-dominated society,” Giordano says. Susan Grabel’s “Venus Cycle,” a series that traces Venus through the stages of aging while challenging idealized notions of the female form,

inspired the exhibit. Grabel’s work offers the most direct challenge to the traditional image of Venus, Giordano explains. She makes her own paper and casts her physical body, creating works that show an older body rather than an idealized, youthful figure. “There’s a long history of women being presented and idealized through the attributes of Venus and Aphrodite. It’s very hard to live up to these standards of perfection,” Giordano relates. After visiting Grabel’s studio, Giordano and cocurator Presley Rodriguez, the museum’s assistant Lori Horowitz’s Venus Amongst Her director of exhibitions Treasures, 2024. Mixed-media relief: and collections, turned aluminum sculpted photo, fabric, paper, • Now through Dec. 11 to Hofstra’s collection wood, fiber, and encaustic wax. Courtesy of • Emily Lowe Gallery, behind to find works that could Emily Lowe Hall, Hofstra the artist. University’s South Campus, expand the conversation. Hempstead Undergraduate intern • For more information about Sarah Braun was also involved in examining the collection, bringing the exhibition, gallery hours another generation’s perspective to the process. and related public programs, “The exhibition primarily shares art from the museum’s permanent visit hofstra.edu/museum collection to communicate a variety of women’s stories,” Rodriguez explains. The artists represented in the exhibition reflect an important shift in art history: women increasingly gained the ability to work independently and tell their own stories. The exhibit also includes works of non-Western art, demonstrating how women outside Europe and North America have responded to similar societal expectations surrounding gender and womanhood. Additionally, Hofstra Special Collections has contributed archival materials that offer insight into the challenges and achievements of women. “By bringing these varied perspectives together, Deconstructing Venus asks viewers to consider how ideas about women have been constructed over centuries – and what changes when women become the creators rather than simply the subjects of art,” Giordano adds. One of the archival materials on view is a diary belonging to an unidentified woman suffrage activist. An entry dated Nov. 18, 1918, records the writer watching her daughters vote for the first time. These archival materials offer a more intimate glimpse into the stories behind the exhibit. “When you’re looking at these smaller documents, it becomes a more personal experience,” Giordano adds. As always, public programming extends the conversation beyond the gallery. On Oct. 28, all are invited to “Speak Up! The Art of Civic Engagement.” This discussion examines the relationship between art, social change, and democratic participation. Susan Gottehrer and Arlo Fleischer of the Nassau County Regional Office of the New York Civil Liberties Union offer practical guidance on civic engagement, including how to advocate for issues they care about, communicate effectively with elected officials, and participate in events that shape their community. “Deconstructing Venus” brings women’s history into conversation with art made by women. Together, these artists replace a singular or limited ideal of womanhood with many individual narratives. No longer confined to stories written for or ascribed to them, these women rightfully claim agency as the authors, witnesses and truth-tellers of their own bodies, histories, struggles, and triumphs.

Anthony Rodia is back with his “Insanely Funny” tour, an all-new stand-up showcase packed with sharp observations and plenty of larger-than-life characters. Building on the success of his previous outing last year, this is his biggest and most ambitious yet, on the Paramount stage for two performances. A ﬁrstgeneration Italian-American raised in Westchester, Rodia discovered his knack for comedy early on.Drawing on family life, Italian-American culture, parenting and the everyday absurdities of modern life, Rodia has a knack for turning the familiar into the hilarious. His observational humor, self-deprecating wit and uncanny impressions have made him a rising star.

Friday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Ghostly Gala Halloween fun gets a kid-friendly twist when Long Island Children’s Museum hosts its annual Ghostly Gala. Designed for little ghosts and goblins, this after-hours bash delivers all the Halloween thrills without the scares. Families can create festive crafts, hit the ﬂoor at the Monster Mash Dance Party, trick-or-treat through the galleries, meet creepycrawly animal friends and explore the museum’s hands-on exhibits after hours. Costumes are encouraged, but not required, and families can enjoy the festivities at their own pace. Adding theatrical mischief to the mix, LICM Theater presents “Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch: The Vladuation,” the newest chapter in the museum’s annual Halloween theater tradition.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m. Special performances of “Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch: The Vladuation” at 6:15, 7:45, and 8:30 p.m. (separate ticket required). 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Contact licm.org or call (516) 224-5800.

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canine companions for a special opportunity to explore the grounds as the gardens take on their fall color. Stroll winding tree-lined paths, take in the seasonal landscape, and enjoy the crisp air as you and your pup discover some of the most scenic corners of the estate. It’s a laidback weekend designed for fresh air, fall foliage, and time well spent outdoors with the whole family — paws included.

Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to come Monster Mash their way across the museum’s synthetic, indoor ice rink with a crew of skeletons friends —no skates required! This playful reimagining of the family favorite sock skating exhibit enables everyone to slip into the seasonal spirit.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also Oct. 25 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Ongoing, through Nov. 1 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Spookyfest, a Halloween adventure for families, returns on select evenings at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning. Enjoy seasonal fun: a non-scary Enchanted Forest walk with friendly characters, arts and crafts, face painting, fortune telling and Halloween music, along with a Spooky Woods experience featuring zombies and other scary characters. Tickets are $22 for non-spooky attractions and $27 for all attractions. Tickets are required for ages 2 and older. • Where: 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre • Time: 6-9 p.m. through Oct.25 • Contact: cstl.org or (516) 764-0045

‘Sweeney Todd’ Molloy University’s CAP21 Musical Theatre students stage the indisputable masterpiece by Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim.”Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is a gripping musical thriller that will leave your heart pounding. Filled with razor-sharp wit, haunting melodies, and diabolical humor, it tells the chilling story of an exiled barber bent on revenge against the corrupt system that destroyed his family. Dark, daring, and deliciously macabre, this unforgettable score soars with intensity. Attend the tale, if you dare. • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m., also Oct. 24-25, varied times • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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Lynbrook Knights of Columbus hosts its “Scares for Cares VIII” Halloween charity fundraiser benefiting the John Theissen

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Guitarist Dweezil Zappa brings his DZ20 Like Father, Like Son Tour to the Paramount, marking 20 years of performing his father Frank Zappa’s music. With jaw-dropping musicianship and a deep appreciation for his father’s singular sound, Dweezil takes audiences on a thrilling ride through a wildly inventive, technically dazzling musical legacy. His virtuosity on the guitar is matched only by his prolific compositional skills, which have generated numerous original works spanning multiple albums including “Confessions of Deprived Youth” (1991) and “Via Zammata” (2015). His music effortlessly traverses genres, seamlessly weaving together elements of rock, fusion, and experimental sounds, all while maintaining a signature style that is unmistakably his own. His collaborative spirit has led him to work with a diverse array of musicians all while honoring the legacy of his father. In addition to his solo work, Zappa has collaborated with an impressively varied roster of artists, • Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington including Edward Van Halen, Deep Purple, Lisa Loeb, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Steve • Time: 8 p.m. Vai, among others. Notably, his compositions have even been performed by a 100-piece • Contact: ticketmaster.com orchestra in Holland, showcasing his versatility and command of orchestral arrangements. or paramountny.com

Children’s Foundation. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume and enjoy dinner, drinks, raffles, prizes and dancing. Admission is $50 per person and advance ticket purchase is required. • Where: 7 p.m.-midnight • Time: 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook • Contact: (516) 302-3190 or (516) 287-4634

Sisterhood Pink Shabbat The Sisterhood of the HewlettEast Rockaway Jewish Centre host a Pink Shabbat in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Speakers from Sharsheret and the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program will discuss hereditary cancer risks, prevention, early detection and available support resources, particularly within Jewish communities. • Where: 295 Main St., East Rockaway • Time: 9:30 a.m. • Contact: (516) 599-2634

Ghostly Gala Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum’s annual Halloween celebration. Enjoy the holiday in a fun, safe and spooky (not scary) way! Show off your costumes and dance

moves in a Monster Mash Dance Party. Visit the Spooky Studio and meet mysterious underwater creatures. Also make some cool and creepy crafts. Start off your spooky night by decorating a bewitching trick-or-treat bag, then collect ghostly goodies from the museum’s roaming staff. Also a special showing of “Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch: The Vladuation” in the LICM theater. $18, $16 members; show $5. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 6-9 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

‘The Elephant Man! Plaza Theatrical Productions stages the historical drama a gripping true story of resilience, dignity and the search for acceptance. It is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man — the victim of rare skin and bone diseases — he becomes the star freak attraction in traveling sideshows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London’s prestigious Whitechapel Hospital. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is

introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati, only to be denied his ultimate dream — to become a man like any other. 49.50, $45 seniors. • Where: Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont • Time: 7:30 p.m.; also Oct. 25, 2 p.m. • Contact: PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870

Things get eerily educational at Long Island Children’s Museum as young scientists explore the spooky side of STEM through hands-on experiments and Halloween-inspired discoveries. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon–2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

NOV 27th Annual Long Island Jolson Festival

Society President Jan Hernstat invites all to participate in the annual tribute to Al Jolson, rescheduled. With Ed Greenbaum’s unique outtakes from “The Jolson Story, Noah Diamond as Grouch Marx, comedian Jeff Greenberg, with Tony Babino’s “The Heart of Al Jolson, and more. Tickets are $54.95.

• Where: Lambrou’s Catering Hall, 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Contact: Jan Hernstat at (516) 678-3524

Lynbrook Halloween Bar Crawl The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce hosts a Halloween Bar Crawl, inviting participants to visit local establishments throughout the village for drinks, costumes and Halloween festivities. Each stop will offer a new place to gather and celebrate. Additional details will be announced. • Where: Various locations throughout Lynbrook • Time: 7-10 p.m. • Contact: Michela Argento-Serra at (516) 312-7719

Dog Days Weekend Bring your pup to enjoy a relaxed autumn day at Old Westbury Gardens. Visitors are once again welcome to bring their leashed

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LEGAL NOTICE INDEX NO.: 604500/2025 Date Filed: 10/6/2026 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES: 28 Watkins Street, Lynbrook, New York 11563 SBL #: 38-94-54 &55 Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU State of New York Mortgage Agency, Plaintiff, vs. Dorian X. Fiallos; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Geneveive Weeks, if living and if she be dead, her heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants; and all heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff; Evolve Bank & Trust; John Doe #1 through #6, and Jane Doe #1 through #6, the last twelve names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN

Amended Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $349,200.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau on January 9, 2017, in Volume 41827, Page 730, as Instrument No. 2017-00002435, covering premises known as 28 Watkins Street, Lynbrook, NY 11563, NY 14080, SBL #: 38-94-54&55. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendants Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Geneveive Weeks, if living and if she be dead, her heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants; and all heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their

person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, dated August 28, 2026 and filed September 30, 2026. Dated: October 8, 2026 /s/ Leah Feigen Leah Feigen, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, New York 10170 Phone: 347.286.7409 Fax: 347-286-7414 Attorneys for Plaintiff, State of New York Mortgage Agency HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department's website at www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save"

people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner's distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the New York State Annual Financial Report of the Village Treasurer, for the Fiscal Year June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026 has been completed and is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York, and is available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. JOHN GIORDANO, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LYNBROOK, NEW YORK LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST TOODIE FRANKFORT AKA FRANKFORT TOODIE INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR AND AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD A. FRANKFORT, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 12, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 36 Charles 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 Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38

Among the 25 awards that the United States Tennis Association handed out at its 36th Annual Long Island Region awards dinner, one went to Herald Community Media’s sports editor Tony Bellissimo. With the help of an outstanding staff of freelance reporters, Bellissimo received the Press Service Award given to an individual, company, retailer or news organization that goes above and beyond to support Long Island tennis. He was also the recipient of this award in 2015. After serving 13 years as a freelance sports reporter for Herald Community Media, Bellissimo joined the company as its full-time sports editor in the summer of 2007. In addition to providing the majority of weekly sports content for the large Nassau County based chain, which also publishes special sections previewing football, basketball, and multiple spring sports, Bellissimo oversees a staff of eight freelance sportswriters and a dozen freelance sports photographers. Before joining the Herald on a fulltime basis, he worked the National Football League beat for nine years and held the title of NFL Editor at College and

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Longtime Herald sports editor and staff was recognized for their tennis coverage by the United States Tennis Association. Pro Football Newsweekly. The Oct. 14 dinner was at the Sea Cliff Manor. — Staff report

Lynbrook firefighters respond to collision Lynbrook firefighters and police responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and Lyon Place late Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18. According to the Lynbrook Fire Department, one of the vehicles struck a light pole following the collision. Personnel from the department’s Emergency Medical Company assisted

the driver at the scene, while Fire Chief James DiGiambattista oversaw the emergency response. Lynbrook police also responded to the accident. The extent of the driver’s injuries was not immediately available. — Kayla Dechter

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PUBLIC NOTICES Nassau and State of New York, Section 38 Block 87 Lots 161 and 162. Approximate amount of judgment $265,025.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #623048/2024. Jared A. Kasschau, Esq, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 24-003305 91510 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF WORKSHOP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a WORKSHOP on Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 5:30 P.M. in the Board Room at the Village Hall, One

the Board Room at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, NY 11563, on the following cases: #1035-110 Evergreen Avenue, Lynbrook,

#1035-110 Evergreen Avenue, Lynbrook, #1036-125 Sherman Street, Lynbrook. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS,Ginger

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e are in the final weeks of this year’s election campaigns for federal, state and local offices. Having run in 19 campaigns for town, county, statewide and federal office, and assisted with and observed countless others, I know firsthand the adrenaline rush, doubts and dreams that the candidates, their families, friends and supporters are feeling during this final, exhausting rush to the finish. (And having lost my one statewide campaign, for attorney general, by 1.3 million votes in 1986, I certainly know that not all campaigns end well.) But campaigns are about much more than drama and individual glory, or wins and losses. At their essence, they affect the security, opportunities and quality of life of our children and grandchildren. That’s particularly true of this year’s election for governor of New York, a race that I believe is definitely a crossroads moment for the state. The issues are serious. The differenc-

es between the candidates are stark and real, as are the differences between the two major parties, and indeed among the American people. I’m strongly supporting Bruce Blakeman as the leader the state needs at this defining moment. I say this having no personal animus toward Gov. Kathy Hochul. I knew her during the roughly 18 months in which she served as a Democratic member of Congress in 2011 and 2012, and was assigned to the Homeland Security Committee when I was its chairman. During that time I found her to be constructive and moderate, certainly not radical. In fact, in her previous office, Erie County clerk, Hochul had denied driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. After she was defeated in a bid for reelection to Congress in 2012, Hochul was chosen by Andrew Cuomo to be his lieutenant governor, and then became governor when Cuomo was forced to resign in 2021. During her five years in office, she has governed from the left, and now sides with New York City’s self-styled democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, whose progressive wing of the Democratic Party is taking it over

with its anti-police, pro-Hamas collectivist policies, much to the concern of traditional Democrats like James Carville and Rahm Emanuel. I’ve known Blakeman for over three decades. He and his wife, Segal, are close friends of Rosemary’s and mine, and Bruce worked closely with my daughter, Erin, when they served together on the Hempstead Town Board. Years before that, Bruce’s father, Bob Blakeman, was my Assemblyman when I lived in eastern Queens. More than any personal or family relationship, I admire Bruce’s integrity, his common-sense commitment to governing and his fierce sense of patriotism. He’s also a proven winner. He overcame the Democrats’ advantage of 85,000 registered voters in Nassau County to unseat County Executive Laura Curran in 2021, and was overwhelmingly re-elected last year. As county executive, Blakeman blocked a $150 million tax increase proposed by Curran, and has hired 800 law enforcement professionals without raising taxes. Fighting crime and standing with law enforcement have been hallmarks of his administration, as Nassau has been judged the safest county in the

e’s leading the resistance to socialist policies more typical of Europe.

country. He has also shown strong leadership by forging agreements and working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to remove thousands of criminal aliens with no resultant violence — this at a time when Mamdani slanders ICE as “rotten to the core” and demands its abolition. Tens of thousands of New Yorkers are leaving our state because of high taxes, which penalize success, and softon-crime policies that make streets and neighborhoods unsafe. This year’s gubernatorial campaign isn’t about the traditional differences between the two parties, which have always been hashed out in the American mainstream. Instead we see Blakeman leading a resistance effort against socialist policies more typical of Europe than the United States. Though he is being outspent many times over, and despite the fact that there are 3 million more registered Democrats than Republicans in the state, Blakeman has been making steady progress, and the momentum is definitely in his direction. He has overcome the odds before, and is on his way to doing it again. And New York will be the winner. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Hitting bottom on the decency meter

ecency is a bedrock human quality, and you know it when you see it. It sets the bar for behavior among people. Decency, especially in an American president, should be a non-negotiable requirement, and in that respect, Donald Trump disqualified himself from the highest office in the land more than 10 years ago. For the moment, let’s set aside political differences, forget the huge issues of a troubled economy, ignore the war that no one wanted, stop arguing about taxes, data centers, the environment or medical care, all life-and-death issues. Consider just one qualifying attribute for leadership: human decency. If that’s too high a bar for an American president, then who are we? Can we agree that a flagrant display of indecency should end any candidate’s quest for office, especially the presidency? The president must model moral leadership, compassion, forgiveness and inspiration. How have we spiraled so far away from those American ideals of

American excellence? On Nov. 24, 2015, Trump took the stage at a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and mocked the body movements of a reporter, Serge Kovaleski, who, according to reporting at the time, had a congenital condition affecting joint movement. That was it — the moment the people of this country, whatever their politics, could have and should have said no, not Trump for president. Not ever. We’re better than that. But history took a sickening twist, and Trump not only gathered support but was elected to the presidency; decency was sacrificed that day in Myrtle Beach, and every day since. From the time of his emergence on the political stage, Trump has infected the public ethos with indecent remarks, attacks on reporters’ behavior and appearance, and shocking insensitivity to others’ feelings. His public humiliation of women is common. Even the people who surround and support him now, from Marco Rubio to Ted Cruz, have been targets of his belittling remarks. We should have known from the very first time he mocked a physically challenged person that he was unfit. We

should have known that a man who would boast of grabbing women by the genitals was not White House material. We should have known that a man who would sanction the separation of young children from their parents had no place in high office. We should have known that a leader who would denigrate entire populations of people as coming from s-hole countries could not be the standard-bearer for America. We should have found him unsuitable for office when he was convicted of sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll. We should have turned him out of office when he faced multiple indictments for trying to overturn the 2020 election results, which led to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. We should have considered his sneering, mocking, abusive insults of political enemies patently unacceptable and yes, indecent. We should have found his wrecking of the White House and trashing of its grounds and its honored spaces wrong and indecent. We should have found his lies, his many outright lies, documented by legitimate fact-checking organizations, profoundly indecent. Until last week, he approved of

e should have deemed Donald Trump unfit for office a number of times.

livestreaming an execution by firing squad in Maryland. You wonder if someone in Trump’s world spends time conjuring the most heinous, offensive and indecent policies to roll out and distract the voting population from the sad state of this country, in a war with no end, in an economy that is punishing the poorest among us. Public executions are the tactics of authoritarian regimes and tyrants. If we ever take this next step toward craven indecency, heaven help us. What will we have become? And who would have watched this execution? Would our teenagers have viewed it as a thrill-a-minute video experience? Would younger children have gotten to see it? How would anyone have controlled the viewership? According to The New York Times, the last public execution in the United States was in 1936. Are we thinking it’s time to bring back this violent spectacle? In recent history, public executions have become the terror tactic of outlier extremists like ISIS and Hamas. Are these the groups we want to emulate? Do we want to promote violence by taking it public? The death penalty challenges our humanity. To have broadcast it live would have only compounded the offense to human decency. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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letters Do Republicans have solutions to the high cost of housing? To the Editor: It is definitely time for County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Republicans to take responsibility for the high cost of living in Nassau County. Residents’ exit from Nassau started way before Gov. Kathy Hochul took office. It began in the 1990s, when high taxes pushed retired people to move to lower-taxed states. Lack of affordable housing also forced their grown children to settle in areas with lower taxes and better housing options. Multi-generational family life in Nassau continues to be gravely challenged. Many seniors today who would prefer to move to an easier lifestyle are forced to remain in big houses. A great number, some now without spouses,

words where they stand on the issues that matter to our communities. Read it. Compare their answers. You may find that the candidate you assumed you’d support doesn’t share your priorities, or that someone you’d never heard of does. Informed voting isn’t about having strong opinions on everything. It’s about knowing enough to make a choice you can stand behind. Once you’ve done your homework, the next step is simple: Make a plan. It sounds obvious, but research has shown that people who decide in advance when and how they’ll vote are more likely to actually do it. Life gets in the way. A late meeting, a sick child, a long line on a rainy Tuesday night — any of these can turn good intentions into a missed opportunity. A plan protects your vote from the unexpected. New York makes this easier than it once was. Early voting begins this Saturday and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1, including weekends. That’s nine days of opportunity before Election Day on Nov. 3. If your calendar is packed, if you work long hours or commute into the city, or if you just don’t want to worry about it, early voting gives you ample time to cast your ballot, on your schedule. Early voting sites and hours may differ from your usual Election Day polling place. To find out where to vote before or on Nov. 3, go to NassauCountyny.gov/566/Board-of-Elections. So pick a day. Put it on your calendar, just you’d schedule a doctor’s appoint-

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hese days, no matter where you look for some quick news, there’s an item about artificial intelligence. It seems like everyone is an expert on the subject, and has an opinion on A.I.’s pros and cons. What’s scary is that the real experts want some type of guardrails or protections against its abuse, and politicians, who have much less expertise, can’t come to a consensus on anything. During the course of a typical day, we experience the wonders of A.I. in the most subtle ways. As I type a text message, I notice that it’s attempting to finish my thoughts before I do. That’s a simple example. Try using A.I. on any subject and you’ll find it asking you if you want more answers, or if you’d like a memo drafted for you. It’s ready, willing and able to do anything you ask, which is what makes it so scary. Up until a few months ago, A.I. was

in the news but not dominating it. In July, Geoffrey Hinton, who’s been called “the godfather of A.I.,” warned lawmakers that humanity could lose control of it within a year if proper safeguards were not established. Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has been arguing that robust ethical and technical guardrails are needed to prevent misuse or loss of control. To heat up the debate, Bill Gates recently said he has been “growing increasingly alarmed by the rate of change that A.I. is undergoing, especially because there are no guardrails in place.” Gates also said, “I’m just stunned at the lack of concern and discussion outside of the industry.” A few weeks ago, a number of well-known industry figures sounded the same alarm — and then did a quick turnaround when summoned to the White House. In an effort to quell any alarm, President Trump threw cold water on the discussion, claiming that there’s no need for any protection, and there’s no such thing as a runaway A.I. He gathered

emember ‘Person of Interest’? Our leaders need to watch the entire CBS series.

LeTTeRs have no affordable options in which to downsize. Their income is too high for Town of Hempstead apartments, and private senior developments cost more than they can afford and sell for more than their homes can sell for. In fact, seniors who live alone in the houses where they raised their families unwittingly contribute to inflated housing prices! Hochul proposed to build affordable housing for all age groups in downtown areas. Republicans nixed the idea from the get-go. Republicans, instead of blame, how about some solutions? JOyCE LITWIn ZIMMERMAn East Meadow

Where are the Jerry Kremers in today’s Congress? To the Editor: I commend Jerry Kremer for his excellent op-ed in the Oct. 8-14 issue, “The Republicans keep dropping easy passes.” I read it and said to my wife, “This is exactly what I’ve

every big tech name you can think of at the White House and got them to agree that the industry could regulate itself, and didn’t need any help from Congress. That’s the equivalent of the fox guarding the henhouse. As the drama has deepened, a number of elected officials, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, have been yelling from the rooftops that Congress has a role to play, and has to do it now. I have no doubt that Sanders has some knowledge about the subject, but most of the members of Congress still haven’t figured out the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, so the last thing to expect is a quick bipartisan solution. Maybe the next Congress will do something, but don’t hold your breath. I’m one of the least-qualified people to offer an opinion on A.I., but I do remember a frightening television show called “Person of Interest,” which aired on CBS from 2011 to 2016. It was about an advanced artificial intelligence computer system built by a reclusive billionaire software genius named Harold

been saying.” As a retired social studies teacher with a degree in political science, I still look at politics as a case study, especially because today the reality is much too painful. Why are today’s politicians so different from the political leaders of yesterday such as Kremer? My dad was a lobbyist of sorts and knew many people in D.C., both Republican and Democrat. When I was in college in the late 1970s, studying political science, he told me that the representatives and senators he knew from both parties would rail at each other during the day in Congress, but when the day was over, they would go to each other’s homes for dinner. In reality, they were friends, and most of them had the country’s best interests at heart. Today, the animosity — dare I say hatred — across the aisle appears much too real, and doesn’t bode well for our nation. nevertheless, thanks to Kremer for a very cogent and well-written essay. I can only hope politicians from both sides will read it and reflect. MICHAEL SERIF East Meadow

Finch, played by Michael Emerson. The machine surveilled the world and used predictive algorithms to flag people who were about to be involved in violent crimes. It sent Social Security numbers to Finch and his field partner, John Reese, played by Jim Caviezel, essentially telling the good guys what the bad guys were planning so they could stop it. In the final seasons, a malicious rival A.I. system called Samaritan was brought online, creating a god-against-god cyber war. In the finale, the characters used a cyber weapon that, when uploaded to a satellite, destroyed both computer systems to save humanity from digital control. I think that the president, all of the tech barons and the elected officials with some knowledge of A.I. should be locked in a room to watch the entire “Person of Interest” series, so they can genuinely understand the technology’s real threat. They might figure out that “guardrails” isn’t a dirty word. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm.

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