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Chronicling 40 years of village history headquarters, the ambulance corps and the Department of Public Works, but the growing The Malverne Historical and collection initially had no Preservation Society celebrated home. The organization eventually its 40th anniversary Aug. 16, marking four decades of pre- found that home in 1995, when serving the village’s history the Landers family purchased a and sharing with residents the historic house at 369 Ocean stories of the people Ave. and donated it and places that to the society. The shaped their comhouse, which munity as they retains much of its inducted members historic character, for the year. became the centerThe society was piece of the socifounded Aug. 11, ety’s collection, and 1986, after residents remains its headp o i n t e d o u t t h at quarters today. while Malverne had Over the years, a village historian, r e s i d e n t s h ave it did not have an donated furniture, organization dedi- DAVID WEINSTEIN photos, books and cated to collecting Village historian other Malverne-cenand preserving its and president, tric memorabilia. history. The two-story house Malverne Historical “We really, for a and Preservation now features exhibsmall village, did a its on generations Society lot,” David Weinof village history, stein, the village with artifacts ranghistorian and the society’s pres- ing from the world wars and ident, said. “Neighbor helping local gover nment to sports, neighbor, and that’s what Mal- schools and everyday life. Visiverne’s all about.” tors can get a glimpse of what The organization collected life in Malverne was like as far memorabilia from throughout back as the late 19th century. the village — from Village Hall, “It’s not our house, it’s their police and fire department Continued on page 11
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the actor Steve Buscemi, left, a Valley Stream native, hosted a fundraising event to help reopen the Malverne Cinema & art Center, spearheaded by nick Hudson and Maria dente.
Buscemi puts spotlight on Malverne Cinema reopening By AlYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
After nearly two years of closure and renovation, the Malverne Cinema & Art Center welcomed a select group of guests on Aug. 19 for a fundraiser hosted by the actor Steve Buscemi, a Valley Stream native, giving supporters an early look at the theater’s next chapter. The evening centered on a 30th-anniversary screening of “Trees Lounge,” the 1996 film written and directed by Buscemi, who also starred in it. The screening featured a newly restored 4K version of the film — a high-resolution digital edition created by restoring and remastering the original film
materials — with Buscemi joined by friends, former classmates and other area residents. Buscemi reached out to the Malverne Cinema about bringing the anniversary screening to Long Island after discussing it with friends who wanted to attend but couldn’t all be accommodated at a Manhattan screening. The idea became an opportunity to pair the screening with a fundraiser for the theater’s revival. “I always want to support independent cinemas because I do think that they’re really important,” Buscemi said, “and I do find it sad that a lot of them are gone.” The event also gave guests a chance to see the work that has gone into restoring the Continued on page 15
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Crossroads Farm at Grossman’s will close out its summer food truck series with an evening of unscripted comedy when Malverne Community Theatre brings its improv show to the farm. The free performance is expected to begin around 9 p.m. Aug. 28, following the final Food Truck Rodeo of the summer. The evening gets underway at 5 p.m. with food trucks, a brewery and live music, giving families and community members a chance to grab dinner and enjoy the farm before the comedy begins. The improv performance will give the audience a role in shaping the action onstage. Performers will take part in a variety of improv games, with suggestions coming directly from the crowd. Audience members may be asked to suggest characters, locations, relationships or conflicts, which performers will then incorporate into scenes on the spot. “It’s exciting because it’s so real, and you can clearly see it’s not rehearsed,” Operations Manager Michael D’Angelo said. “You’re just giving them feedback and giving them ideas, and then they go off the cuff. It’s a cool thing to have here.” One example is a game in which several actors begin a scene before the host calls for them to freeze. Another performer can then replace an actor, taking the exact position they were in and creating an entirely new scene from there. The performers will not have a script to fall back on. Instead, they will rely on quick thinking, teamwork and their ability to turn unexpected suggestions into comedy. “We basically make stuff up on the spot,” David Coonan, artistic director and president of Malverne Community Theatre said. “I honestly have no idea how it will go, and that’s dangerous and terrifying, and that’s what I love about it.”
That unpredictability makes improv different from many of Malverne Community Theatre’s other productions. The group has presented Shakespeare and musicals at Crossroads Farm, productions that require extensive rehearsal and preparation. Improv takes a different approach, with performers discovering much of the show at the same time as the audience. Malverne Community Theatre has been perfor ming improv for years, including performances dating back to before its current partnership with Crossroads Farm. The theatre has continued its relationship with the farm through a variety of productions and events, making the improv show another opportunity to bring live theatre to a familiar community setting. The comedy will have a more mature tone than many of the family-focused activities typically held at the farm. It is not considered adults-only, but some material may be geared toward a mature audience. The show is designed as an extension of the final Food Truck Rodeo rather than a separate formal event. Visitors can spend the evening at the farm, enjoy food and drinks, listen to live music and then stay for the comedy. Admission to the improv performance is free, although Malverne Community Theatre will accept donations to support its productions and community programming. With the summer food truck series coming to an end, the show offers another opportunity for the community to gather at Crossroads Farm, this time for an evening of spontaneous scenes, audience participation and plenty of laughs. “When it hits and it’s good, there’s nothing like it. The audience just laughs from beginning to end,” Coonan said. “It’s just a fun evening. Nothing formal about it. Just enjoy some insanity and laugh at our expense.” For more information on Malverne C o m m u n i t y T h e a t r e, v i s i t M a l verneTheatre.org.
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West Hempstead students built their own four-wheeled robots during the district’s Camp Invention program, held Aug. 10-14.
West Hempstead students put ideas to the test West Hempstead school district students spent a week building, experimenting and problem-solving during the school district’s annual Camp Invention program, held Aug. 10-14 at George Washington School. The program, designed for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, introduces children to science, technology, engineering and math concepts through hands-on activities that encourage creativity, teamwork and critical thinking. Throughout the week, students rotated through interactive stations where they designed and built four-wheeled robots, crafted sailboats and tested their creations. The activities challenged campers to think like inventors and engineers while learning through experimentation. In one activity, students became forensic investigators, using simulated tomatoes thrown from different angles to study splatter patterns. Campers examined the evidence to determine the direction from which each tomato was thrown, combining observation, geometry and science to reconstruct what happened. West Hempstead Secondary School students also participated in the program as volunteer counselors, helping younger students complete activities and navigate challenges throughout the week. By giving students opportunities to build, investigate, test ideas and work together, Camp Invention offered a summer learning experience focused on developing problem-solving skills while encouraging students to explore STEM subjects outside the traditional classroom. –Alyssa R. Griffin
Campers worked together to design and build sailboats as part of the week’s hands-on activities.
West Hempstead Secondary School students volunteered as counselors, guiding younger campers in activities.
Students put their engineering skills to work while creating sailboats during Camp Invention.
Campers explored forensic science by examining evidence and learning how investigators reconstruct events.
Kuehn named principal of Downing School By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
Maurice W. Downing Primary School will begin the school year under new leadership as Joe Kuehn takes over as principal, bringing more than 18 years of experience in education and a collaborative approach focused on communication and student success. Kuehn joins Downing after serving as assistant principal for the past three years at Howard T. Herber Middle School in the Malverne school district. Before entering administration, he
spent 15 years in the classroom, teaching multiple grade levels and subject areas. “I’m looking forward to establishing a clear vision for the school where every child is known, supported,” Kuehn said, “and inspired to become a proficient reader and a lifelong learner.” He began his career as a student teacher in the Oceanside school district before serving in elementary leave replacement positions in the Oceanside and Lynbrook school districts. He later worked as a second-grade Academic Intervention Services math teacher
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before spending nine years teaching sixth grade in the Jericho school district, where he taught English, social studies, math and science. Although his most recent administrative experience has been at the middle school level, Kuehn said his background in elementary education has prepared him for the transition to a primary school setting. His experience teaching students from second through sixth grade has given him an understanding of how children develop academically and socially and the foundation established in the early grades. As principal, Kuehn hopes to build on the school’s existing strengths while creating a vision centered on ensuring every child feels known, supported and inspired to become a proficient reader and lifelong learner. Rather than introducing sweeping changes, he plans to work alongside the school’s staff to continue fostering a strong learning environment for students in kindergarten through second grade. Communication and relationshipbuilding will be central to his leadership approach. At Howard T. Herber Middle School, Kuehn regularly communicated with families through newsletters and helped establish the school’s social media presence. At Downing, he plans to continue using existing communication channels while attending school events, meeting families and building relationships with students and the broader school community. “Exceptional leadership begins with building trust, and Joe has consistently demonstrated an ability to connect with Malverne families, ensuring they are true partners in their children’s growth from the very start,” Superintendent Maria Rianna said. He earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from SUNY Oneonta and later completed a master’s degree in literacy education for grades K-12, and a
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Joe Kuehn is taking over as principal of Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne. second master’s degree in school leadership from Touro College. He also holds certification to teach mathematics in grades 7-12. Kuehn intentionally spent many years in the classroom before pursuing school administration because he believed firsthand teaching experience would better prepare him to support educators and students. As he begins his new role, Kuehn said he is focused on helping students transition into the new school year while fostering a welcoming environment for families. He said he hopes to build on the school’s success and contribute to another strong year for the Downing community and the Malverne school district. “I’m looking forward to starting a wonderful new chapter for myself, but to have a fantastic school year for the Malverne family.” Kuehn said.
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Hofstra University’s women’s soccer team encountered plenty of gridlock during last year’s 6-5-7 season that featured seven straight ties and is seeking a breakthrough fall that yields a deep postseason run. The Pride’s historic draw streak lasted a month from Aug. 28 to Sept. 28 as part of a frustrating campaign in which Hofstra finished 3-3-3 in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and qualified for the conference tournament with a 3-2 win at Stony Brook in the regularseason finale. The Seawolves ended Hofstra’s season four days later with a 2-1 overtime win in the CAA North Division quarterfinals created plenty of hunger for the Pride’s 14 returning players. “They were disappointed in the way it ended,” said 21st-year Hofstra head coach Simon Riddiough. “They have all worked very hard and had good energy in the preseason but we are very young with a lot of new players.” Hofstra will look for more wins with a largely new roster that includes 13 newcomers. The Pride lost nearly 80 percent of last year’s scoring. The top returning scorers are junior forward Hailey Moschitta and senior defender Alexia Des Croisselles, who each tallied two goals apiece. Riddiough said he hopes for a collective scoring effort this fall with a number of potential goal scorers in Maggie Peterson, Kendyl Peterson and Jadyn Hsu at the forward position along with freshman midfielder Mia Claro, an AllState player from Kellenberg. Veteran fifth-year midfielder Amy Meadows also could be a key offensive force and she tallied Hofstra’s lone goal in a season-opening 3-1 loss at St. Joseph’s on Aug. 15. Senior midfielder Alexia Bromfield, who came off bench to score a late tying goal in Hofstra’s 1-1 draw with Columbia on Aug. 21, adds to Hofstra’s offensive depth. “We’re going to be relying on a collective team effort,” Riddiough said. “Set pieces are going to be especially important.” The backline is anchored by senior fender Sasha McTiffin, a preseason AllCAA honorable mention selection. The defense also returns Des Croisselles, junior Emma Johnson and sophomore Jessica Martin. Senior Jill Conlon, a former two-time All-County player at Calhoun High School in North Merrick, adds depth to the defensive roster after missing last season with an injury. Freshman Ryann Zydor, who earned All-State honors at Oceanside High School, is another local product who could see playing time on
Hofstra’s defense is anchored by senior Sasha McTiffin, a preseason All-CAA honorable mention selection. the backline. The defense will be aided by the return of junior goalkeeper Lilly Bailey, a Perth, Australia native, who posted four shutouts and 52 saves last season. “She’s very good with her feet and is very athletic,” Riddiough said of Bailey. “She needs to become a bit more commanding with her communication, but outside of that I’m pretty content with how she is as a goalkeeper.” Hofstra will next host Fordham Aug.
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27 at 7 p.m. and then return home on Sept. 13 to face Ivy League power Brown for a Sunday matinee starting at 1 p.m. The Pride kickoff CAA play on Sept. 20 against Towson at 1 p.m. The Pride were picked to finish third in the CAA’s six-team North Division behind Stony Brook and Monmouth and ahead of Towson, Northeastern and Drexel. A top three standings finish would qualify Hofstra for a 10th straight CAA playoffs and 19th time in 21 years since Riddiough took com-
mand of the program with a chance to earn an automatic qualifier into the NCAA Tournament. “There’s going to be a lot of parity and hopefully by the time conference play starts we’ve got ourselves sorted and we can challenge people and get ourselves into the playoffs again,” Riddiough said. “We’re a young team and we’re going to learn and take our lumps early and hopefully by conference season we’ll be ready to get some results.”
News brief Malverne residents can sharpen their tennis skills this fall as the village’s Youth Board brings back its six-week Fall Tennis Program beginning Sept. 19. The program will offer training sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, with each lesson lasting one hour. Classes are open to Malverne residents ages 6 and older, and adult lessons will also be available. The program is designed to give participants an opportunity to develop and practice their tennis skills through structured training over the six-week session. Registration costs $100 per participant. Availability is limited, and participation is restricted to Malver ne residents, so those interested are encouraged to register in advance. Herald file photo The Fall Tennis Program is one of the recreational opportunities Tennis programs are to return to the Village of offered through the Malver ne Malverne starting Sept. 19. Youth Board, providing children provided. and adults with a chance to stay Residents interested in participating active while learning and practicing the can register and find additional inforsport in their own community. The program begins with weekend mation through the Village of Malsessions starting Sept. 19 and continues verne’s website at malvernevillage.gov. for six weeks. Specific session times –Alyssa R. Griffin were not included in the information
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The Lakeview NAACP Youth Council welcomed representatives from Hewlett House at its Aug. 16 meeting, giving young members an opportunity to learn about cancer advocacy, health education and ways to support families in their communities. Geri Barish, a six-time cancer survivor and longtime cancer advocate, founded Hewlett House as a free resource center for cancer patients and their families. The organization originally focused on breast cancer before expanding to serve people affected by all types of cancer. Barish’s advocacy grew from personal loss. She lost her mother to breast cancer in 1974 and her son, Michael, to Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1986. Those experiences led her to become an advocate for patients’ rights, cancer education, prevention and access to health care. During the Youth Council meeting, Barish discussed the importance of young people learning about their family medical histories, understanding cancer risks and becoming advocates for themselves and others. She also highlighted the role students can play through volunteer work and community service. “I’m the person that fights for people’s rights,” Barish said. “It doesn’t matter who you are, what your faith is, what your color is or where you come from.” Hewlett House, on East Rockaway Road in Hewlett, operates from a historic property that Barish describes as 387 years old. The center has become a community resource where patients can find support, information and practical assistance at no cost. One of the center’s notable resources is its collection of wigs for cancer patients experiencing hair loss during treatment. Hewlett House has thousands of wigs organized by color and length, allowing patients to select one that works for them. The organization provides other resources and works
with hospitals and local professionals to connect patients with assistance. Youth Council President Parker Leary interviewed Barish, asking about what inspired her to turn her personal experience with cancer into a lifelong career in advocacy and about her work supporting cancer patients and families. Community involvement is central to Hewlett House’s operations. Students from local schools and Key Clubs regularly volunteer, helping with projects and organizing supplies. The center also gives young people opportunities to complete community-service projects while learning about cancer, health and advocacy. Barish has also worked beyond Hewlett House, advocating for legislation and environmental protections related to cancer. Her work has included efforts to raise awareness of potentially harmful chemicals and pesticides and reduce financial and other barriers facing cancer patients. The presentation gave members a broader look at health advocacy while emphasizing the importance of community involvement. For the Youth Council, the meeting offered practical examples of how young people can contribute through volunteering, education and advocacy. Amanda Bailey of Healy also spoke to the Youth Council about the organization’s work helping New York Medicaid members access health-related social services. “Sometimes in school they don’t really talk about nutrition or things that affect our health, and maybe having mold in the house, proper ventilation,” Bailey said. “We’re working with community-based organizations, doctors’ offices, insurances to really encompass what it means to have great overall health.” The visit also reinforced Hewlett House’s longstanding mission of ensuring cancer patients and their families have a place to turn for support, information and resources without worrying about cost.
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By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
September will offer Malverne residents several ways to come together while supporting the organizations, artists and community spaces that help shape the village. From searching for secondhand treasures at a village wide garage sale to exploring the work of Long Island artists and gathering for an evening of food under the stars at Crossroads Farm, the month’s calendar offers something for a variety of interests. Here are three upcoming Malverne events residents should know.
Hunt for bargains at village wide garage sale Malverne residents will have a chance to turn unwanted household items into cash — or find a bargain at a neighbor’s home — during the village’s annual Multi-Family Village-Wide Garage Sale on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place in participating residents’ front yards throughout the Incorporated Village of Malverne, bringing neighbors and shoppers together for a day of communitywide bargain hunting. Residents who want to sell items must register by Sept. 19 to be included on the village’s interactive garage sale map, which will help shoppers find participating homes throughout Malverne. The village has scheduled Sept. 27 as the rain date for the annual sale.
Annual Art Walk takes to the streets of Malverne Malverne will transform into an outdoor gallery during its annual Art Walk, featuring more than 100 original works by Long Island artists displayed at participating merchants throughout the village. Visitors can explore photography, sculpture, ceramics, painting, quilt work and other forms of art while walking through the community. Live music will begin at noon, adding another element to the village wide celebration of local creativity. Proceeds from the Art Walk will support the new Carbon Park on Church Street. The event is presented through the Malverne Chamber of Commerce, with the Malver ne Library, at 61 St. Thomas Place, serving as the listed venue.
Crossroads serves up farm-to-table benefit Crossroads Farm will host its annual Farm to Table Benefit Dinner, La Campagna at Crossroads, on Sept. 17, bringing guests together for an evening inspired by the culinary traditions of the Southern Italian countryside. The event will take place under the stars at the historic organic farm and feature local beverages, live music and a multicourse dining experience. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour featuring wood-fired pizzas from Pizza Passeggio and seasonal Italian antipasti. Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips will be honored for her support of the farm and open-space preservation. Proceeds will support Crossroads Farm’s nonprofit mission.
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Students had a fun day on the playground with their new principal.
Davison Avenue welcomes the new principal Davison Avenue Intermediate School in Malverne hosted “Popsicles on the Playground” Aug. 19, giving local families, students and staff an informal opportunity to connect and welcome the school’s new principal, Chineeka Davis, ahead of the upcoming school year. Dozens of local families gathered on the school grounds for an afternoon of outdoor play and community connection. Parents and students spoke directly with Davis, exchanged ideas for the school year and joined in the excitement surrounding a new chapter at Davison Avenue. “It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and feel the incredible energy of the Davison Avenue community,” said Mrs. Davis. “I am honored to step into this role and am deeply grateful for the warm welcome from our students, parents and dedicated staff. I look forward to working together to ensure a supportive, engaging and successful school year for every child.” The event also gave Davis an opportunity to begin building relationships with students and parents before they return to classrooms for the start of the academic year. Families were able to spend time together in a relaxed setting while becoming acquainted with the school’s new leader. With the new school year approaching, Davison Avenue is continuing its focus on building partnerships among educators, families and community members to support student learning and well-being. The Aug. 19 gathering provided an early opportunity to strengthen those connections while introducing Davis to the wider school community. –Alyssa R. Griffin
Davidson families got to kick off the school year together with some tasty popsicles.
Davis got to meet the new families and students she will be serving in the upcoming school year.
Chineeka Davis, the new principal of Davison Avenue Intermediate School, welcomed students and families during the school’s “Popsicles on the Playground” event
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LOS LOBOS Preserving Malverne for generations to come ciously and through its committed volhouse, and they’re always welcome,” unteers and contributors for over 40 years now.” Weinstein said. T h o s e eve n t s h ave re p e at e d ly For Weinstein, preserving Malver ne’s history is about more than brought former residents and families back together. Photos and maintaining old objects. It is memorabilia have prompted about helping current and visitors to recognize relafuture residents understand tives, old friends and places their community and the from their childhoods, creatpeople who helped shape it. ing personal connections to “It’s just awesome that the the collection. present can show, tell and The society also welcomes teach to the people about the private tours and groups, history of Malver ne,” he including former residents said. The society’s regular pro- DaviD Weinstein who return to Malverne. As it looks toward its next gramming helps keep that Village historian 40 years, the organization history accessible. It holds and president, hopes to continue expanding open houses on the third Malverne Historical its reach and encouraging Sunday of each month, from and Preservation more residents to visit. The 2 to 4 p.m., and organizes Society historic house is not simply programs focused on facets a repository for artifacts, but of Malverne’s past, including Little League, Boy Scouts and the a place where the community can reconnect with its past. Preserving MalMalverne Midgets football team. “Malverne’s unique, timeless tradi- verne’s history means ensuring that tions and culture is embedded in its his- future generations can understand how tory as a close knitted community,” the village became the community it is Mayor Timothy Sullivan said. “The Mal- today. For more infor mation, visit Malverne Historical & Preservation Society does exactly what it says in its title, gra- verneHistory.org. Continued from page 1
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Jolson Festival marks 80 years By Iris Wiener
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or many, Al Jolson is forever embraced as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer,” and honoring his legacy has become an annual tradition. Celebrating him every year is an unmissable moment for so many. As Jolson himself once said, “A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.” Judging by the enduring enthusiasm for his music and legacy, there will be no shortage of that encouragement at this year’s celebration. Fans of legendary entertainer Al Jolson will travel from as far away as Kentucky, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New Jersey when the Long Island • Saturday, Sept. 26, Jolson Festival returns next 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • To purchase tickets and for month, on Sept. 26. The more information, call Jan annual celebration takes Hernstat at (516) 678-3524 on added significance as it • Lambrou’s Catering Hall, marks the 80th anniversary 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park of “The Jolson Story,” the beloved film that inspired generations of Jolson admirers and serves as the theme of this year’s event. With the 27th festival in a span of more than 32 years, the event has grown into a national gathering for devotees of Jolson’s music and legacy. Jan Hernstat, who has served as president of the Al Jolson Society for more than 24 of those years, expects visitors from to make the pilgrimage to Lambrou’s Catering Hall in Island Park with gusto. According to Hernstat this year’s milestone anniversary has inspired even more people to attend. “Because this is the 80th anniversary of ‘The Jolson Story,’ it’s really about the movie and the love for Al Jolson,” he enthusiastically says. For Hernstat, the connection is deeply personal. As a child home sick from school, he stumbled upon “The Million Dollar Movie” and repeated television broadcasts of “The Jolson Story,” and found himself captivated. “They used to play the same movie eight or nine times in a row,” he recalls. “I must have watched ‘The Jolson Story’ five or six times, and that was it. I was hooked.” He notes that while Jolson dominated Broadway from 1911 through the mid-1920s, few living fans remember those performances firsthand. Instead, it was the Academy Awardwinning film that introduced audiences to his remarkable story and unforgettable songs. “Nobody’s alive to say they saw him on Broadway,” Hernstat says. “Why are people alive who can say they are Jolson fans? Because they saw ‘The Jolson Story.’ That movie took this old guy who was no longer relevant and made him
a superstar all over again.” Courtesy Jan Hernstat This year’s Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” in 1936. It entertainment lineup has was his final lead role in a musical film. been carefully built around that cinematic celebration. Tony Babino, known as “The Heart of Al Jolson,” is back, performing the film’s signature hits, while Richard Halpern will sing the songs featured during Jolson’s childhood scenes in the movie. Music historian Ed Greenbaum will present rare outtakes and songs that were considered for “The Jolson Story” but never made the final cut, offering fans a glimpse into what might Courtesy Iris Wiener have been. The festival Tony B., joined by Society President Jan Hernstat, left, wows also features Brian Gari, the crowd with his lively take on Jolson standards. grandson of entertainer Eddie Cantor; Noah Diamond portraying Groucho Marx; Bob Greenberg performing as Lou Costello, Curly Howard, Ralph Kramden and Oliver Hardy; Angelo Capone as Jerry Lewis; and comedian Jeff Greenberg. Hernstat especially enjoys his own playful interaction with “Groucho Marx” throughout the annual auction portion of the day. The inclusion of Jerry Lewis is especially fitting. Lewis and Dean Martin were lifelong Jolson admirers, and Lewis famously said that meeting Jolson was the only time he had ever been speechless. Hernstat relates that Jolson’s influence stretched far beyond one generation of entertainers. “He was the first superstar before the phrase was even coined,” he says. “He had universal appeal. He was a star in Europe and all over because of ‘The Jazz Singer.’” Yet even after decades of studying Jolson’s career, Hernstat still finds new discoveries. “You would think I’ve heard every song he ever recorded, but I haven’t. I don’t rush to hear and see everything, because when I discover something new, it’s exciting.” Looking back over more than three decades of organizing the festival, Hernstat shares that the greatest reward has been the people. He treasures the opportunity to meet classic entertainers who have attended over the years, along with the friendships formed among fans who return annually. He has begun to appreciate the broader impact of his work. “I am doing something that is making people feel good and helping people,” he reflects “I never looked at it like that when I started doing it, but now I know that’s what it is.” As the lights go up on another Long Island Jolson Festival, the celebration honors more than an entertainer — it will celebrate the film that ensured his music, charisma, and remarkable story would live on. Eighty years after “The Jolson Story” rekindled America’s love affair with Al Jolson, fans continue to gather for the same reason Hernstat did as a child: to relive the movie that first made them believe they were witnessing the world’s greatest entertainer.
Melissa Etheridge Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,”she sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song on her 17th studio album. Her concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
Troy Ramey Troy Ramey is part troubadour, part crooner and all heart — an artist who blends emotional depth with timeless soul, captivating audiences with every note. With a voice that moves effortlessly between vulnerability and power, Troy doesn’t just perform — he shares pieces of his life, inviting listeners into the story with him. Raised in a music-filled household, Troy initially pursued athletics until the sudden loss of his father led him to discover the healing power of music. From singing at open mics in Boston to performing on national television as a Top 12 finalist on “The Voice,” Troy’s journey has been one of reinvention and resilience.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
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‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/ neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/ animal-shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page. • Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing • Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220
Long Island’s American Idols Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes Constantine Maroulis, Kevin Covais and Robbie Rosen, with special guests. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with Dancing Dream’s tribute to ABBA. This tribute act will take you back to the days when Swedish disco group ruled the music world with their great pop hits and memorable performances. The New York City-based ensemble was founded by two European singers in 2009 in hopes of transporting nostalgic audiences back to the happy and groovy times of the ‘70s. And they’ve since done just that. The seasoned musicians and talented lead singers (“Agnetha” and “Frida”) to take everyone on a nostalgic trip back to the glitz and glamour of the ‘70s with their beautiful harmonies, elaborate costumes and choreography. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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Malverne Village Board meets The village board holds their monthly meeting. All are welcome.
• Where: Village of Malverne, 99 Church St, Malverne • Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 599-1200
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show arrives at the Paramount on The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour, bringing the complete Pink Floyd Experience with a stunning laser show, massive inflatables, and more! The Australian Pink Floyd Show will take the stage with a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans worldwide. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state-ofthe-art LED screen technology and other special effects. Featuring a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers. The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David Gilmour and Rick Wright. Covering music from every era of Pink Floyd’s evolution, this tour highlights TAPFS’s unwavering commitment to the legacy of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright, and Mason, delivering an authentic and heartfelt tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd productions. In addition and in true Pink Floyd tradition, • Where: The Paramount, 370 huge inflatables include a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo. Reproducing the New York Ave., Huntington complete Pink Floyd experience and bringing the music to new audiences, TAPFS inspired a whole new genre of acts. So much more than a tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: ticketmaster.com is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept into the worldwide arena circuit. or paramountny.com
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Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to learn about current Artists’ Corner artist Christie Jones. Make art based on her work to take home at the drop-in program. For all ages. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
Back-to-School Bash “Check out the free back-toschool street fair at Harold Walker Jr. Memorial Park. • Where: 1085 Woodfield Road, Lakeview • Time: Noon-6 p.m.
Bricknic Weekend Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to festive weekend to enjoy summer’s final days, inspired by Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects: Made with LEGO Bricks. Pack a picnic, explore the award-winning outdoor exhibition, then enjoy live music, LEGO-themed crafts, free-play building stations, lawn games and
fun building challenges for all ages. It’s one of the last opportunities to experience the popular exhibition before it closes on Sept. 7. Included with admission. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m-5 p.m.; also Aug. 30 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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Rockin’ on Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the iconic Texas blues, boogie rockers ZZ Top.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers
Enjoy summer fun with music, inflatables, mocktails and more at Echo Park.
Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The Barbershop Harmony Society chapter is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together.
• Where: 399 Nassau Blvd, West Hempstead • Time: 1-5 p.m. • Contact: (516) 670-1050
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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the exuberant rappersinger Flo Rida. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
• Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • When: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org
Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Seasonal Sprouts offers is a LEGO-themed adventure for young explorers. Children (ages 4–10) embark on a guided outdoor tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. Everyone discovers the wonders of nature in a fun and hands-on way. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in a LEGO free-play area. $22 per adult, $20 ages 62+, $12 child. Registration required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes The Lords of 52nd Street, the legendary New York band known for backing up Billy Joel and classic hits. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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Grooves in the park
Eisenhower Park’s concert series continues with Los Lobos. The MexicanAmerican band rocks on, inspired by the deep and soulful Mexican and Latin American sounds they grew up with. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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members of the cinema gathered for their first opening alongside Buscemi to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “trees Lounge,” the 1996 film he wrote and directed. beautiful, beautiful, beautiful day.” The fundraiser was also a preview of what organizers hope will become a much broader calendar of programming. Plans call for the theater to host live performances and community classes, while a stage that had been covered by movie screens will eventually be available for performances. “We’ve only just begun,” Dente said. “We have lots
of exciting things that are going to happen here.” Buscemi’s presence was particularly fitting, rowing up in Valley Stream. “It’s hard to get people back in the theater, and especially for independent films,” Buscemi said. “And that’s where my heart really lies.” The theater hopes to reopen this fall. For more information, visit MalverneCinema.org.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE BUNGALOW SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MAHRUBA AFTAB, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 30, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 303 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at West Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 317 and Lot 70. Approximate amount of judgment is $594,060.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613200/2024. Michael J. Sepe, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 203075-7 161524 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LOAN TRUST 2023-1, Plaintiff against NYCT PROPERTIES LLC; VISHWANAUTH RAMCHARAN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 14, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 14, 2026 at 2:00PM. Premises known as 70 Wolf Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565-1544. Sec 35 Block 234 Lot 1-2. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Malverne, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $617,115.49 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 613196/2024. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MALVERNE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the MALVERNE VILLAGE HALL, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 and will hear the following cases at 7:00 PM: Michael & Nicole Signora 106 Legion Pl.; Residential “B” District Concrete Permit Application #2026-0530 Proposes to construct expansion of paved driveway to 30 ft. wide or 606 sq. ft. in front yard. James & Kristen Lang 65 Rider Ave.; Residential “A” District Building Permit Application #2026-0542 Proposes to construct 474 sq. ft. second floor addition over existing garage and family room. Shirley Patapat 7 Croyden St.; Residential “C” District Building Permit Application #2025-0494 Proposes to maintain and legalize an existing 238 sq. ft. rear wood deck with steps to grade and proposes to construct a 40 sq. ft. expansion to same. Francesco Borgese 60 Maple St.; Residential “B” District Building Permit Application #2026-0509 Proposes to construct new two story single family dwelling over unfinished basement. Pool Permit Application #2026-0544 Proposes to install 16 ft. x 32 ft. inground swimming pool partially in front yard on Legion Place. Building Permit Application #2026-0545 Proposes to install patio in front yard on Legion Place. Concrete Permit Application #2026-0547 Proposes to construct circular driveway in front yard on Maple Street with two curb cuts and replace driveway and curb cut on Harriet Court. HVAC Permit Application #2026-0548 Proposes to install two exterior HVAC condensers in front yard on Harriet Court.
Building Permit Application #2026-0546 Proposes to install outside basement entrance in front yard on Legion Place. All interested parties should appear at the above time and place. BY ORDER OF THE MALVERNE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MALVERNE Jill Valli, Village Clerk Dated: August 14, 2026 161947
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Water Commissioners of the West HempsteadHempstead Gardens Water District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. To the residents of the West Hempstead-Hempstead Gardens Water District: Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held for the West HempsteadHempstead Gardens Water District on Thursday September 3, 2026 at the hour of 6:00 o’clock pm located at the District Office. For the review and public inspection of the estimate of proposed expenditures and revenues by the district for the year 2027. Pursuant to Article 13 Section 215 Sub Part 9-a of Town Law. A copy of the estimate of proposed expenditures and revenues is available for public inspection at the District office during business hours from August 27, 2026 through September 3, 2026. By order of the Board of Water Commissioners. West Hempstead-Hempstead Gardens Water District West Hempstead, New York 11552 Submitted: Jason Belle District Superintendent Dated: August 19, 2026 161936 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York,
News brief West Hempstead food bank gives meals PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Food Bank collected 2,125 pounds of food and $632 in monetary donations during the Power to Feed Long Island food drive at Stop & Shop in West Hempstead on Aug. 21. The donations were the equivalent of more than 3,000 meals for Long Islanders facing food insecurity. PSEG Long Island employee volunteers joined Stop & Shop employees and Island Harvest representatives at the Cherry Valley Avenue super market to collect donations from community members. The West Hempstead collecCourtesy PSEG Long Island tion was part of PSEG Long PSEG Long Island employee volunteers joined Stop Island’s sixth annual Power to & Shop employees and Island Harvest Feed Long Island initiative, which aims to replenish food representatives in West Hempstead, collecting supplies during the summer, 2,125 pounds of food and $632 in donations. when donations to food banks The Aug. 21 event marked the first and pantries typically decline. Residents donated nonperishable Power to Feed Long Island collection foods, including canned goods, pasta, held at the West Hempstead location. rice, tuna and peanut butter, along with Additional collections are scheduled at household and personal-care essentials. Stop & Shop locations in Woodbury on Monetary donations were also accepted Sept. 18 and West Babylon on Sept. 25. to support Island Harvest’s hunger–Alyssa R. Griffin relief efforts.
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on the 9th day of September 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: BALDWIN WALES AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 93 feet south of the south curbline of Demott Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-289B/26) BELLMORE NATTA BOULEVARD south side, starting at a point 83 feet west of the west curbline of Bergen Street, west curbline west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-300/26)
EAST MEADOW TAYLOR AVENUE - east side, starting opposite the northwest curbline of Andrew Avenue, north for a distance Of
20 feet. (TH-334/26)
ELMONT CLINTON STREET west side, starting at a point 260 feet north of the north curbline of Bedford Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-323/26) OAKLEY AVENUE west side, starting at a point 116 feet south of the south curbline of E Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-313/26) (NR)FLORAL PARK 240th STREET - west side, starting at a point 317 feet south of the south curbline of Jericho Turnpike, south for a distance of 16 feet. (TH-331/26) UNIONDALE LACLEDE AVENUE east side, starting at a point 160 feet north of the north curbline of Front Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-325/26) (NR)VALLEY STREAM EVERETT STREET - east side, starting at a point
170 feet north of the north curbline of Sobro Avenue, north for a distance of 23 feet. (TH-324/26) WEST HEMPSTEAD EUSTON ROAD SOUTH - east side, starting at a point 25 feet north of the north curbline of 9th Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-326/26) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons:
EAST MEADOW SHERMAN AVENUE west side, starting at a point 185 feet north of the north curbline of North Jerusalem Road, east for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-631/19 - 2/20/20) (TH-333/26) ELMONT EVANS AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 344 feet north of the north curbline of Langdon Street, north for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-426/18 - 11/27/18) - (TH-329/26)
OCEANSIDE FRANK STREET - north side, starting at a point 55 feet west of the west curbline of Weidner Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-26/13 - 4/09/13) (TH-350/26) WANTAGH McDONALD AVENUE west side, starting at a point of 150 feet north of the north curbline of Campbell Avenue, north or a distance of 20 feet. (TH-33/25 - 3/11/25) (TH-332/26) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 4, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 161930 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
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Do we have to replace all the windows? Q. We have been told that when we add to our second floor, over our one-story garage, we will have to change every window in the house so we can meet the “egress” code. This is going to make our project out of budget, so we have to ask somebody else to know whether this is the case, and whether there’s any way we can keep the windows we have. There is nothing wrong with them, and it seems like a lot of cost when, if we left everything alone, we apparently wouldn’t have to do this. Can you explain this?
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n two weeks we will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 — the deadliest attack on American soil in the nation’s history. Nearly 3,000 innocent people were killed that day, and the death and suffering didn’t end there. In the years that followed, thousands more became ill and, in many cases, died from the toxic dust in and around the World Trade Center. Each year, as Sept. 11 approaches, I think back to that day, and how it began so beautifully and uneventfully. I was in Washington, in a car with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, heading toward the Capitol. The sky was exceptionally clear — great for flying, I thought. I figured my wife, Rosemary’s, plane would be right on time. That night was to be the annual congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first of George W. Bush’s presidency. Most members of Congress and their spouses
would be there. Rosemary was due to land at D.C.’s Reagan National Airport at about 9:40 a.m. The morning traffic wasn’t particularly heavy. The Capitol dome was in clear sight as I scanned the morning paper. Then Rob’s cellphone rang. It was my press secretary, Kevin Fogarty, telling us matter-offactly that he’d heard on “The Today Show” that a commuter plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. Then we heard on the radio that the plane had hit high on the north tower, exploding “like a bomb.” That didn’t sound like a commuter plane. I feared that Rosemary’s 8:30 flight out of LaGuardia might have been near Lower Manhattan about the time of the crash. Kevin called back to say that the flight had been held and was on the runway, but he had no further details. My daughter, Erin, called. She had just spoken with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the trade center and had seen the crash. “It’s just massive,” he told her. “Flames and black smoke shooting out. Debris flying through the air.”
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I got out at the Cannon Building, walked up to my fourth-floor office and opened the door to the reception area. It was 9:03. I looked up toward the television on top of a bookcase, and watched as a huge jet flew directly into a tower and exploded in soaring flames. At first I thought it was a video of the north tower crash, but then I realized it was a second plane. Erin called again. John had seen the plane coming in his direction before it hit the south tower, and he began to run down from his 28th-floor office. Still no word from Rosemary. My calls went directly to her voicemail. I managed to contact my son, Sean, who worked at the Commerce Department. As we were talking, at 9:21, Rosemary called. Having no idea what was happening, she complained about her plane being taken back to the terminal and the airport being shut down. “How am I supposed to get to the White House tonight?” she asked. “New York is under attack,” I told her. “Terrorists have attacked the World Trade Center.” Just then I heard the pilot of her plane making that announcement,
y wife had no idea why her flight from LaGuardia was grounded.
and passengers shrieking. My district office director, Anne Rosenfeld, who was very pregnant, drove to LaGuardia to pick up Rosemary. Erin was concerned that she hadn’t heard again from John. But at 9:35 she called with the good news that he had found a cab that took him to the 59th Street Bridge, and was now taking another cab home. At 9:43, CNN reported an attack on the Pentagon. We were at war. Capitol police were evacuating the Cannon Building, and there was a report of an explosion near the Commerce Department. I called Sean, but his line was dead. He called at 9:55. The report was false, and I breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment I allowed myself to think all was well. But of course, it wasn’t. The next report was of the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa. For days, weeks and months there would be news of friends, neighbors and so many more who had died. The funerals were endless. Our lives would never be the same. Most important, though, America never wavered. We fought back, and the struggle continues. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
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ike it or not, the war with Iran will soon enter its seventh month. It may be true that the war was started with the express purpose of taking away Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon, but as of now that goal has proved elusive. Iran has been a clever and resilient foe, and it’s possible that the current battle will last far into the future. The longer it lasts, the longer Americans will pay a hefty price for gasoline, fertilizer and other badly needed consumer products. On numerous occasions, President Trump has displayed a chart highlighting the fact that the Iran war hasn’t lasted anywhere near as long as the Vietnam War, the war in Afghanistan or the Korean War, and on that he is correct. The Vietnam War lasted from 1955 to 1975. The war in Afghanistan lasted 20 years, and the Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953. The problem with the White House chart is that it fails to point out the fact that the wars in Vietnam and Afghani-
stan were total failures, and the Korean War is considered a draw and not any kind of victory. Many of us who were alive during the 20 years of strife in Vietnam still remember the photo of desperate evacuees reaching for a helicopter ladder as the U.S. Army left the capital. By all accounts, Vietnam was a terrible loss. Our military failed to prevent Communist forces from taking over South Vietnam, culminating in the fall of Saigon in 1975 and the unification of the country under a Communist government. Another indelible image from that war is the dramatic photo of children, one of them naked, fleeing a napalm attack. The war in Afghanistan was another embarrassment for our nation. Failing to consider the loss of over 15,000 Soviet soldiers, we forged ahead and ultimately withdrew after 20 years, leaving the country to the Taliban, the same group we tried to oust in 2001. That war cost the lives of more than 2,400 U.S. military personnel, and an additional 20,700 were wounded. An estimated 66,000 to 69,000 Afghan national military and police officers were killed. The Korean War was supposed to
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result in the unification of that country, but ended with an armistice agreement. It’s estimated that the U.S. lost 33,700 members of the military, and 103,000 were wounded. When America entered that war, it didn’t anticipate that China would contribute hundreds of thousands of troops, transforming a relatively local battle into an international showdown. The strategic location of South Korea has been of major importance to the United States, which makes the current situation in that country so confusing. Trump recently pulled back U.S. support for strategic war games, apparently as a favor to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. Trump is seeking to renew what he describes as a friendship with Kim, which experts agree is, at best, a waste of time. Our adventure in Iraq should be added to the list of doubtful wars conducted by the U.S. military. While we succeeded in removing Saddam Hussein, a brutal dictator, there were setbacks. We started the war with the goal of finding stockpiles of so-called weapons of mass destruction, but none were ever found. In addition, the failure to
e’s compared it with Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Not the best idea.
recruit the Iraqi army to our side turned their soldiers into our sworn enemies and triggered a civil war. America lost more than 4,400 troops. The U.S. has won a number of significant conflicts in recent decades — the invasions of Grenada (1983) and Panama (1989-1990) and the Gulf War (19901991). Of course, whether we “win” sometimes depends on how you define a military victory. Occasionally these wins end with political solutions. What would you call the war with Iran? It’s currently a standoff, with the Strait of Hormuz still closed. Trump is now considering declaring the strait some kind of American property, but that idea isn’t exactly acceptable to everyone else in the region. In the meantime, the Iranians feel emboldened by virtue of the fact that there is a stalemate. Trump has declared a number of times that the warring parties are close to a deal, but it never happens. Historians tend to attach presidents’ names to lost wars, and there’s little doubt that Trump will own the Iran War. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.
MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — August 27, 2026
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letters How much did county residents pay for that presidential rally? To the Editor: Re President Trump’s rally at the Nassau County Police Department’s training facility on Aug. 14 (“A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit,” Aug. 20-26): The rally’s theme was public safety, and how Nassau County is the safest county in the U.S. The truth is that our county first achieved that accolade under the leadership of then County Executive Laura Curran. As I watched the rally on television, it sure looked like a campaign event, with everyone running for office on the Republican ticket invited up to the stage to receive the president’s endorsement. The backdrop for all of this was the hundreds of police officers and trainees who were cheering on the same president who pardoned the folks who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021,
something changed? If it has, have the affected people been told? Consider your family. Planning a birthday party, a holiday gathering or a weekend outing can get complicated when several people make arrangements independently. Maybe someone buys food that someone else already bought. A guest is given one time, while everyone else has another. A few minutes spent making sure everyone has the same information can prevent hours of frustration. The same applies to friends and coworkers. When plans change, people need to know. When responsibilities are divided, everyone should understand who is doing what. When there’s uncertainty, asking a question is almost always better than making an assumption. Businesses and organizations have a responsibility, too. Customers shouldn’t have to navigate conflicting information depending on whether they visit a website, receive an email or speak with an employee. If hours change, services become unavailable or procedures are different, that information should be updated where customers are most likely to find it. Clear communication also means acknowledging when something has changed. Too often, people continue operating according to an outdated plan because no one made the extra call, sent the email or had the necessary conversation. A few minutes of communication can head off lots of unnecessary work. Communication is a two-way respon-
sibility. Sending information isn’t enough; sometimes we need to make sure it was understood. That can be as simple as asking, “Does everyone understand the plan?” or “Are we all on the same page?” Clarity builds trust. When people know what is expected, who is responsible and where things stand, they’re more likely to feel respected and confident. When information is unclear, people are left to guess — and guessing is where misunderstandings begin. There’s a broader lesson for our communities. Schools, municipalities, civic organizations, nonprofits and businesses are more likely to earn cooperation when people understand what is happening and why. Clear communication makes it easier for residents and customers to participate and understand decisions. The answer isn’t necessarily more emails, meetings or messages. It is better information delivered to the right people at the right time, with clear responsibility for what happens next. Before assuming someone else handled something or becoming frustrated because someone “should have known,” we should first ask whether they were actually told. In our families, friendships and workplaces and our dealings with businesses and organizations, we can all do a better job of making sure the right people have the right information. It takes little effort — and can save us a lot of time, frustration and aggravation.
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he last column I wrote was an obituary for my husband, don, who died in July. this month I hoped to move on to my usual subjects like politics, or the life and times of my grandkids, or the weird and wonderful touchstones of our evolving culture. In 40 years of column writing, I’ve never been at a loss for words. But this loss is different. I discovered that I’m not myself anymore; more challenging, I’m not sure who I am. When you’re a partner in a 58-year-long marriage, identity becomes somewhat fluid. We were a “we” and now I’m an “I.” the reminders are constant, some profound, some silly. When would I ever buy one banana? How do I change the lightbulbs? I’d like to step out to dinner, but I’ve never sat across from an empty chair. I walk the dog and realize that no one would know if I fell into the bushes and spent the night alfresco.
I’m not feeling sorry for myself, just observing from an emotional distance how the scenery, the characters and the story have changed completely. And I’m not yet sure what part I’m playing. I explored not doing what I ordinarily do. I ate a sweet potato and a bowl of Haagen dazs for dinner. no protein-starch-vegetable pyramid. I stayed up all night and slept all morning. I went to the mailbox in our building and realized I couldn’t reach it. that was donnie’s job. Sometimes I find myself wondering where he could’ve gone. How is this possible? We have A.I. Why hasn’t someone figured this out? I see signs in nature and out of nature, like the perfect, long-stemmed red rose that came floating my way in the ocean. I’m a super-grounded person, yet I’m willing to let my thoughts take flight. of course, I’m reading all the grief literature and, of course, on facebook, thanks to its mind -reading algorithms, everything that has ever been published about grief is on my page. I’ve heard more from elizabeth Kubler-ross
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’m told I need to join widows’ groups. But I prefer the couples we hung out with.
Letters at the U.S. Capitol. I wonder how much of our county funds, raised by residents’ taxes, were spent on salaries and overtime to have those police in the stands, provide protection for the president and close our streets and highways for the convoy of vehicles through our county that day. Is that the wisest way to use our county tax dollars? How does this help our citizens and communities? BIll YoUngfert Franklin Square
A stronger grid for Long Island to the editor: this month marked the 23rd anniversary of the northeast blackout that left 50 million residents in the dark. the event is a stark reminder of what can happen when critical transmission infrastructure fails, and why projects like Propel nY are essential. electric transmission is the backbone of our energy system, moving electricity long distances from where it’s generated to the communities that depend on it. While we have made progress since the 2003 blackout, the lesson from that historic event remains clear: our grid is only as strong as its weakest link. the state’s grid operator, new York
in the past month than in my entire life, and she’s been dead for 22 years. “Uplifting” poetry and exotic mourning rituals fill my page. Strangest of all, I’ve heard from people out of the past — the way, way past. People I knew in college or my first job, people who heard from a friend of a friend and just wanted to say what a champ my donnie was. How sweet that so many people stop for a moment and write down words that will land in my mailbox and lighten the weight of these days, even briefly. this is part of what I do now in these early days: I curate the memories of our life together. My kids and I try to figure out the unfathomable. We distract ourselves with activity and open books we never actually read. My other job is saying yes. According to the experts, I must say yes to every opportunity to see people, even though they may be irritating nudniks who were never part of my life. And I need to join widows’ groups, friends advise. But wait; I want to embrace my old friends. I like the cou-
Independent System operator, has been sounding the alarm about growing reliability challenges on long Island and in the downstate region. Winter cold snaps and summer heat waves are putting enormous strain on the grid, requiring emergency procedures to keep the lights on. Without investment, the region faces increasing risk to energy reliability. Propel nY is a key solution to ensure that long Island and the downstate region have the necessary infrastructure to deliver power for our growing needs. Put simply, Propel is designed to avoid brownouts and blackouts while strengthening the local economy and lowering the cost of power. our transmission network operates like a highway system, and it’s now experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic. Power that could serve the area can’t get here efficiently or economically due to bottlenecks on aging transmission lines. Picture the throgs neck and Whitestone bridges at rush hour, with deadstopped traffic. Propel is the equivalent of adding three new “bridges” between long Island and the statewide grid to create new pathways for power flows. It will reduce congestion, lower electricity costs and significantly reduce the risk of power interruptions. Propel doesn’t rely on one generation source — whatever power is available and less expensive can move on Propel. this provides the nYISo with more flexibility to power the region with modern underground cables, even under
ples, the women and men with whom we dined and hung out. they, especially, share my memories. no friendship possibility need be exclusionary. the categorization of women whose partner has died is problematic. I have always had difficulty with the word “widow.” there is something about the word, which comes from old english and meant “lonely,” “separate” and “divide.” And, of course, the spider. I don’t think we need to be identified by our marital status. recently I was filling out a form, and it asked if I was married, single, widowed, divorced. And I thought, nobody’s damn business. My husband’s death should not change my official identity. except maybe for Social Security. for my next column, I promise, I’ll stay anchored in the everyday world. Maybe back to politics. When I wrote don’s obituary, I received dozens of supportive, loving notes from readers, and I thank you all. this has set a new standard for me. ordinarily when I open an email, I’m expecting big-time political push back. this was a sweet, healing interlude, connecting with readers heart to heart. let it be. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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