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West Hempstead students head back to school West Hempstead students returned to classrooms Sept. 2, marking the start of the 2026-27 school year across the district as new and returning students settled back into their school-day routines. Students arrived ready to reconnect with friends, meet their new teachers and become familiar with their classes and schedules for the year ahead. Across the district, teachers and staff greeted students in hallways and classrooms as they began their first activities and adjusted to being back in school after summer break. Superintendent Dan Rehman, joined by members of the district administration, visited schools throughout West Hempstead on opening day. Rehman and administrators greeted students and teachers and observed classrooms as the district began the new academic year. At Chestnut Street School, the first day marked a milestone for some of the youngest members of the West Hempstead school community. Prekindergarten and kindergarten students arrived to begin the school year, with administrators, teachers and staff on hand to welcome them and help make the transition into their new surroundings. Once inside their classrooms, students participated in activities designed to help them become comfortable with their new routines, get to know their teachers and meet classmates. For students entering school for the first time, the day offered an introduction to their classrooms and the people they will spend the school year learning alongside. Returning students, meanwhile, had an opportunity to reconnect with familiar classmates and teachers while beginning new classes and adjusting to their schedules. The Sept. 2 opening brought students across West Hempstead back together following summer break and began another year of classroom instruction, activities and school events. For prekindergarten and kindergarten students, it marked the beginning of their first school experience, while older students returned for another year of learning alongside friends, classmates and teachers. –Alyssa R. Griffin

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Crossroads Farm will bring the harvest from its fields to the dinner table Sept. 17 for its 16th annual Farm-to-Table Benefit Dinner, an evening of locally sourced food, live music and fundraising in support of the nonprofit farm. The annual event, scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m., is the farm’s largest fundraiser of the year. Held in the heart of harvest season, the dinner gives the community a chance to gather around the table while getting a closer look at the work taking place at Crossroads Farm throughout the year. This year’s dinner will feature several changes intended to make the event more accessible while putting local partnerships in the spotlight. Tickets are $150 and include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert. In previous years, tickets could cost between $250 and $400, making this year’s lower price a significant change. “It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year,” farmer operations manager Michael D’Angelo said. “We really wanted to make it a price where everyone could afford to come down.” Chef Antonio Bove of Uva Rossa Taverna in Malverne will cook in front of guests, preparing dishes with ingredients grown locally at Crossroads Farm. Pizza Passeggio will fire up fresh brick-oven pizzas during cocktail hour, incorporating produce and herbs grown on the farm. Guests can expect a selection of wines, local craft beers and nonalcoholic beverages, along with live music throughout the evening. A self-guided tour will give attendees a chance to explore the farm and learn about its operations, including the role of its chickens.

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Crossroads Farm will showcase locally grown ingredients at its 16th annual Farm-to-Table Benefit Dinner Sept. 17, its largest fundraiser of the year. Dinner options will include salmon, steak and a vegetarian entrée, followed by coffee and gelato. “We promote very authentic Southern Italian dishes,” Bove said. “We do our best to provide our customers with dishes that they probably cannot find around

here.” Organizers expect the lower ticket price and expanded programming to draw close to 200 attendees, compared with the 75 to 100 people who typically attend. The larger gathering is intended to create a lively atmosphere while giving more members of the community an opportunity to experience the farm. “Everybody can enjoy, come get tickets,” he said. “Stay back and enjoy the beautiful night.” Beyond what is served on the plate, the dinner is an opportunity for Crossroads Farm to share its broader mission. Guests will learn about the farm’s programs, partnerships and work throughout Malverne, Nassau County and Long Island. As a nonprofit organization, Crossroads Farm relies heavily on community support to maintain its operations. Running a small organic farm in Nassau County requires significant funding, including support for work that may not directly generate revenue but benefits the surrounding community. Raffle tickets and other fundraising activities will give guests additional opportunities to support the farm while enjoying the evening. The Farm-to-Table Benefit Dinner is designed to celebrate another season at Crossroads Farm, bring community members together and generate support for its continued work. With local chefs, businesses and residents gathering around the table, the evening will showcase both the food grown at Crossroads Farm and the community connections that help keep it growing. “Everyone’s support to keep this kind of gem in the community is paramount,” D’Angelo said. “Their support keeps the farm running and keeps the farm prosperous.” For more information, visit XroadsFarmLINY.com.

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The preseason vibe for the Malver ne/East Rockaway boys soccer team is different than any other season coach Rob Anderson could remember. A year removed from a remarkable turnaround season, in which the Rockin’ Mules went from winless in 2024 to nine wins and the playoffs, expectations and belief are on the rise. “We have a lot of guys retur ning, and we really made some noise in the summer league, so I believe that they believe,” Anderson said. “They believe in themselves. They believe that we’re no longer a team, we’re a program. The vibe is, ‘we’re capable, and we’ve done it,’ as opposed to ‘we’re capable and let’s see what happens.’” T he backbone of this year’s team is a defense that returns essentially intact, led by 6-foot-4 center back Liam Whitehouse. “Massive throw-in, gazelle-like instincts. He looks like he’s stalking prey,” Anderson said. “Opponents’ two strides are equal to his one. He just kind of stalks them and times his move incredibly well. Liam is a guy who’s gonna stand out in Nassau County as one of the best defenders.” Playing alongside Whitehouse is 6-foot-2 Joshua Bernabe, who moved from outside back. With his physicality and speed, Bernabe perfectly complements Whitehouse. On the outside is Sebastian Quiroz, a three-year vars i t y p l aye r wh o b r i n g s strength, poise, and smarts to

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ish player you’re going to get, not big in stature, but by the grace of God and instinct, the kid can see a field at an elite level,” Anderson said. Jeremiah will also get to play the role of big brother this year, playing alongside sophomore Joshua Arning. Anderson is hoping Sebastian Rueda can continue his torrid form from the summer, in which the sophomore scored in every 40-minute game, into his second season as a starter. “His ability to hit the back of the net is elite,” Anderson said. “He can bang them from 30-40 yards, from tough angles. He’s a guy who’s going to either hit the twine, or he’s going to force goalies to make saves.” On the left side is a threeyear starter in Jose Gomez, who is good with the ball at his feet and has a tendency to draw fouls. Up front, Anderson is pulling up eighth-grade twins Jaiden and Dante Verost. “We’re blown away by their ability to work together,” Anderson said. “And because I think they’re really young and good kids, and egos in check, they distribute well, they communicate. They want to show the varsity team they belong there.” Just as the Rockin’ Mules want to prove to Nassau County they belong as a Class AA contender. “I’ve not felt this good about a Malvern East Rockaway team in my career, including the ‘B’ team that went to the first playoff ever that had a lot of talent,” Anderson said. “This one I feel the most confident with it.”

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Lakeview residents got their bodies moving at the NAACP Youth Council’s Fun Fitness Fundraiser, hosted by Romélo and Andrea Fitness. Dozens gathered at the Lakeview Public Library Aug. 19 for an energized boot camp designed to promote health, wellness and community among residents. Participants of all fitness levels were welcome to attend and break a sweat for a local cause, with no equipment required. “It’s very important to have classes that center around physical health,” Stuart Oates, the council’s main adviser, said. “It was very fun.” Organized by co-adviser Andrea Tillman, mother of the council’s treasurer, the fundraiser was intended not only to benefit the council, but also to get Lakeview moving. A physical education and health teacher and certified community fitness instructor, Tillman has taught fitness classes at the library for about six years. “I try to do my best to run a class where anybody, any level, can join and not feel intimidated,” Tillman said. “Young or old, you can do movement anywhere, and you don’t need equipment.” Residents got moving with a 45-minute class that cost $7 per person. The fundraiser, renamed to include the word “fun,” was aimed at creating a welcoming atmosphere rather than putting pressure on participants. Tillman provided a safe and active environment for participants and watched as they put forth their best efforts. “They were working hard and putting their all into it,” she said. As the council’s first fitness fundraiser, organizers hope to host similar events again. “It’s very important

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Residents broke a sweat during the NAACP Youth Council’s Fun Fitness Fundraiser at the Lakeview Public Library. to have classes that center around physical health,” Oates said. “We’ve done a lot of mental health workshops, we’ve done a lot of check-ins and I feel like one of the best things that you can do is to take care of yourself as much as you can.” Through her involvement in the community, Tillman tries to incorporate movement whenever she can. “Anything that I’m involved with, I always try to incorporate some type of health and fitness because it’s essential,” she said. “We can’t leave it out.” Proceeds from the fundraiser go to the youth coun-

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Students at Howard T. Herber Middle School settled back into their school-day routines on opening day.

Malverne students return for a new school year Students across the Malverne school district returned to classrooms Sept. 2, marking the start of the 2026-27 school year at all four district schools. From students arriving for their first days at Maurice W. Downing Primary School to seniors beginning their final year at Malverne High School, students and staff settled back into their schoolday routines following summer break. At Downing and Davison Avenue Intermediate School, students stepped off buses and headed into their schools, where teachers, administrators and staff welcomed them back. The first day also gave students an opportunity to meet new school leaders as they became familiar with their classrooms, teachers and schedules for the year ahead. The return to school continued at Howard T. Herber Middle School and Malverne High School, where students reconnected with classmates and teachers and began adjusting to their new classes and daily schedules. New assistant principals also joined administrators and staff in welcoming students as classes got underway. For the district’s youngest students, Sept. 2 marked the beginning of a new experience, while older students returned to familiar hallways for another year of classes, activities and school events. Across Malverne’s four schools, opening day brought students, teachers and staff back together and marked the beginning of another academic year for the district. –Alyssa R. Griffin

Seniors and underclassmen at Malverne High School started the 202627 school year Sept. 2 as students settled back into familiar hallways and new schedules.

Davison Avenue Intermediate School students returned to classrooms and reunited with classmates and teachers as the new school year began.

Davison Avenue Intermediate School students entered the building Sept. 2 ready to begin a new school year with new classes, teachers and routines.

Malverne High School students returned from summer break, with seniors beginning their final year in the district.

Friends build a movement that gives back the year. The group has supported women at Bethany House Women’s Shelter, in Baldwin and the Glory House Rehabilitation Center, in Hempstead. Women from the shelters are invited to the annual brunch as guests, and when they can’t attend, Simply Sistah’s sends catered meals. The organization also supports women veterans and people experiencing hardship. “It just gives me so much joy,” Singleton said. “It gives us so much joy.” During the holidays, the organization creates food baskets for families in need, identified by local schools and community members, Singleton and Neal keep in touch with social workers who alert them when families need assistance. Simply Sistah’s also partners with the Nassau County Guardians Association on an annual toy-shopping experience for children from the Roosevelt school district. Twenty to 30 children are brought to Matty’s Toy Shop, in Rockville Centre, where they are given $125 vouchers to select toys for themselves or their siblings. Simply Sistah’s responds to unexpected needs as well. Recently, Singleton and Neal learned about a family with four children whose home had been destroyed in a fire. They offered financial assistance for clothing, toiletries and other necessities before the children returned to school.

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Wendy neal, left, and Lynn Singleton began Simply Sistah’s inc. eight years ago to give back to their community. Education has also become part of the organization’s mission. This year in May, it awarded its first three scholarships, of $500 each. The program is expected to grow to four scholarships in the coming year. Fundraising extends beyond the annual brunch. Singleton and Neal

organize a casino bus trip to the Catskills; a Turkey Bowl, at Garden City Bowl, during Thanksgiving season; and a free Mingle and Jingle community event, at Harold Walker Jr. Memorial Park, each holiday season. They also take part in the annual Making Strides of Long Island, Jones Beach breast can-

cer walk, to help raise money for the cause. “We just bring everybody together,” Singleton said. “It’s like a family reunion.” Despite its growing popularity, Singleton and Neal manage the organization themselves, relying on families, donors, volunteers and community members for support. “It doesn’t take a lot to do a lot, and it’s just the two of us,” Neal said. “None of us ever know what position we might be in, and we might be on the receiving end of needing a helping hand.” At the annual brunch, women reconnect with old friends, make new acquaintances and rediscover connections from childhood, school, church and their neighborhoods. Many attendees echo Singleton in describing it as a family reunion. That sense of connection is what Singleton and Neal hope Simply Sistah’s continues to create: a group in which people feel welcomed and supported, while knowing that it’s there to help when someone needs it. What began as a simple idea shared by two friends has grown into an annual celebration of more than 500 women and a year-round mission of service. “If you’re able to do something for someone,” Neal said, “you should.” For more on Simply Sistah’s, visit SimplySistahs.com.

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Bring the orchard home Apple picking season arrives By Karen Bloom

here’s something quintessentially fall about wandering through an orchard, basket in hand, in search of the perfect apple. As September settles in, we wait for the air to turn crisp and the leaves to begin their colorful transformation. Meanwhile local orchards are coming alive with the sights, scents and flavors of harvest time. There are baskets to fill, cider to sip and plenty of reasons to gather family and friends for a leisurely day outdoors. Apple season typically stretches well into October, giving plenty of time to visit a nearby orchard and bring home a bounty of crisp, juicy fruit. And with dozens of varieties to choose from, there’s an apple for every palate and practically every recipe. For eating fresh, look for favorites such as Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Macoun, Empire and Gala — varieties prized for their crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor. For baking, apples such as Cortland, Empire, Rome, Granny Smith and McIntosh hold their own in pies, crisps, cakes and other autumn favorites. Mixing several varieties can add even more depth of flavor to a dessert. Some apples are particularly well suited to sauces and other dishes. McIntosh and Paula Red, for example, soften beautifully when cooked, while Cortland’s flesh resists browning, making it a natural choice for salads and other recipes where appearance matters. Of course, no orchard outing is complete without fresh-pressed cider — another quintessential taste of the season. Whether you enjoy your apples straight from the tree, baked into a warm dessert or transformed into a savory dish, there’s no better time to celebrate the harvest. So fill your basket, head home and get cooking. These delicious recipes are a perfect way to savor the season, one apple at a time.

Dutch Apple Pie

Pie is always a welcome fall treat, whether

as a scrumptious ending to a meal, or even as a snack. Crust: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening • 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water Filling: • 8 cups sliced cored peeled apples • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Topping: • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary). Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap flattened round of pastry in plastic wrap, and refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling. Heat oven to 400° F. On surface sprinkled with flour, using floured rolling pin, roll pastry dough into circle 2 inches larger than 9-inch pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side and being careful not to stretch pastry, which will cause it to shrink when baked. Trim overhanging edge of pastry

1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired. In large bowl, toss filling ingredients. Pour into pie plate, mounding apples toward center. In medium bowl, use pastry blender or fingers to mix butter, 1 cup flour and the brown sugar until a crumb forms. Sprinkle evenly over top of pie. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar on top. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until pie crust and crumb topping are deep golden brown and filling begins to bubble. Transfer to cooling rack to cool.

As summer gives way to fall, head to the garden and celebrate the timeless cycle of planting, harvesting and renewal. Families can dig into the season, get hands in the soil and discover the traditions that connect people, plants and place at Planting Fields Park’s Community Garden. Join Shane Weeks and Tecumseh Ceaser of the Metoac Indigenous Collective for a hands-on morning exploring Indigenous gardening practices, the cultural importance of native plants, sustainable harvesting techniques and the vital tradition of saving seeds for future generations. The experience then continues in the garden, where participants help replenish the soil with nutrient-rich local seaweed before creating native wildﬂower seed balls to take home. It’s a fun way to support pollinators and carry the garden’s spirit of growth into your own backyard.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-noon. Information available at plantingﬁelds. org or call (516) 922-9210. Planting Fields Park, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay.

Apple-Berry Crisp

Crumbles and crisps offer the flavor of homemade pie without the fuss of making pastry. • 5 Golden Delicious or Rome apples, peeled, cored, and sliced • 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, blueberries, cranberries or raspberries • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1/3 cup unsifted all-purpose flour • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 5 tablespoons butter • 1/3 cup quick rolled oats Note: If using cranberries, add two tablespoons more brown sugar to apple-berry mixture, since cranberries are especially tart. Heat oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a 1 1/2to 2-quart baking dish. In large bowl, combine apples, berries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; toss to blend. Place appleberry mixture in prepared dish. In medium-sized bowl, combine flour, salt, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly; stir in oats. Sprinkle mixture over apples and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is crisp and golden.

‘The Rocketman Show’ Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson — Elton John’s official stunt and body double for various “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour projects. Hand picked by Elton and David Furnish, it was Rus’ own live Broadway-esque production “The Rocket Man Show” that got him noticed. Rus storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, killer vocalist, fierce piano player. His painstaking attention to detail includes wearing spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984.

Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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Take a musical journey through three unforgettable eras at Battle of the Decades at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University. The high-energy tribute concert features Radio Gold performing hits from the 1970s, Rock of 80’s celebrating the biggest anthems of the 1980s and Reality Bites bringing the sound of the 1990s to life. The evening will also include the presentation of the Ted Fass Music Scholarship to an incoming Molloy University music student.

• Where: 891 Woodfield Road West Hempstead • Time: 3-7:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 292-3211

9/11 Day of Remembrance Join in the community commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at Halls Pond Park. • Where: 831 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead • Time: 6 p.m.

An evening with Kelly Bishop Molloy’s Madison Theatre and Theodore’s Books will presents an evening with award-winning actress Kelly Bishop. Best known for her role as Emily Gilmore on the Emmy Award-winning series “Gilmore Girls,” Bishop discusses her memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl,” and reflect on her six-decade career in entertainment, including her Tony Award-winning performance in the original Broadway production of “A Chorus Line” and roles in “Dirty Dancing” and other acclaimed projects. Each ticket includes a paperback copy of her memoir. • Where: Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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Welcome Brunch Mothers of Malverne welcomes all to a welcome brunch at Crossroads Farm.

• Where: 480 Hempstead Ave, Malverne • Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. • Contact: MothersOf Malverne@gmail.com

Crossroads Farm Artisan Market Come out for some unique handmade goods from local vendors! • Where: 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne • Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • Contact: (516) 341-0075

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Michael Carbonaro returns with Wonderboy, his all-new live tour from the star of truTV’s “The Carbonaro Effect.” Packed with audience participation, sly improv, and his signature reality-twisting illusions, Carbonaro delivers a high-energy, laugh-filled experience for all ages. Part magician, part comedian, all mischief-maker —Wonderboy is where magic is the superpower, laughter is the sidekick and reality doesn’t stand a chance. The multi-talented actor-magician-comedian has built a career turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Best known for his hit “The Carbonaro Effect,” he’s made millions laugh in astonishment by blending quick-witted comedy with jaw-dropping illusions in everyday settings. Now he delights everyone with his newest adventure, Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy — a tour where audiences discover him as the Hero of Mischief, in a world where magic is the superpower and laughter is the sidekick. An accomplished actor, he’s appeared in “Law & Order: SVU,” “CSI: Miami,” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” among other projects. As a magician, he’s been named Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts and is the sole recipient of the Copperfield Prize, awarded for elevating the art of magic itself. A performing magician • Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington since his youth, Carbonaro studied experimental theater at New York University with the • Time: 7:30 p.m. aspirations of entertaining audiences through a variety of theatrical mediums, including hidden-camera magic, which he later showcased frequently on late night TV, prior to his own • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com series. Bringing wonder, mischief and magic to the stage — reality doesn’t stand a chance. encouraged to attend. • Where: 400 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 390-3100

Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers 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: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org

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for women over 40 year. Women with health insurance must bring a prescription. If you are uninsured, no problem! Free mammography for uninsured women based on eligibility guidelines. Registration required. • Where: 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead • Time: 8 a.m.-noon. • Contact: whplibrary.org or (516) 444-8752

Farm to Table Benefit Dinner Crossroads Farm welcomes all to a dinner gala. $150 per person. • Where: 500 Hempstead Ave., Malverne • Time: 6-9 p.m. • Contact: xroadsfarmliny.com or (516) 341-0075

Stargazers Old Westbury Gardens invites everyone to join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for an evening of guided stargazing and nighttime skywatching. Learn about the stars, planets, and seasonal constellations visible overhead while experienced observers help you navigate the night sky through telescopes and shared knowledge. Gates open 30 minutes before observing begins,

allowing guests time to settle in and take in the twilight transition before the sky comes alive. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a relaxed, awe-filled evening under the stars. Free with admission. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8:15-10 p.m., also Sept. 17. • Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048

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Senior Health and Beyond Expo

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

9th Annual Art Walk View over 100 original art pieces throughout Malverne. • Where: Church Street, Malverne • Time:. Through Oct. 15 • Contact: (646) 321-8967

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The Town of Hempstead welcomes all to Town Park Point Lookout for car, bike and tow truck show. With touch-a-truck, Kids Zone, craft vendors, beer garden, and more. • Where: Town Park Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout • Contact: townofhempstead events.com

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Malverne Village-Wide Garage Sale

Find bargains galore throughout the village. Discover what residents have for sale! Discounted permit fees are $10. • Where: Village of Malverne • Time: Throughout the day • Contact: (516) 599-1200

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY MTAG, AS CUST FOR ATCF II NEW YORK LLC, Plaintiff against DONNA DI SCLAFANI (AKA DONNA M. SPADAFINA) (INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR C.T.A. OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH M. SPADAFINA), et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Hersko & Ehrenreich P.C., 555 Willow Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, (516) 942-4216. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 25, 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 October 2, 2026 at 2:00PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York. Premises known as 224 Windsor Lane, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Sec 35 Block 67 Lot 20. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $83,195.19 plus interest, fees, and costs, and attorney fees. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608877/2020. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. 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.” Deposit by certified funds only, made payable to the referee. David Zeidman, Esq., Referee File # 17-6369 162068 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS will be received and must be stamped by the Village Clerk-Treasurer, Incorporated Village of Malverne (“Malverne”), at its Village Hall located at 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York, not later than 11:00 am on September 24, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for furnishing the following: “2026 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS” Malverne seeks a qualified vendor for performance of construction work to include paving improvements and ancillary work along several streets in Malverne. Time is of the essence and the proposal must include the project estimated duration. Successful vendor should be prepared to commence work within 10 days from the Notice to Proceed issued by Malverne following award. Complete Digital Sets of Bidding Documents, Plans and Specifications may be obtained online as a download at the following website: melville.h2mplanroom. com for a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) beginning Thursday, September 10, 2026. Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents, Plans and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Steet, Unit 7, Warwick, New York 10990, upon payment of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each set furnished. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at melville.h2mplanroom. com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use and coordinate directly with REVplans

for hardcopies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge to registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Requests for information (RFI) will only be received in writing or electronically. Deadline for RFI’s will be 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Any question or comment received after this time will not be answered. All RFI responses will be issued through a written addendum. Any costs incurred for permits, fees, bonds (if applicable), assessments, and municipal inspections in the performance of the Work will be compensated on a nonmarkup reimbursement basis and should not be included in the respondent’s price proposal. Late submissions will not be considered. NO EXCEPTIONS. Malverne’s determination regarding the completeness and timeliness of submissions shall be final. Malverne will notify all respondents of award within a reasonable timeframe. The Board of Trustees reserves the right, in its sole discretion: (a) to reject any or all of the responses received; (b) to cancel the RFP or to change any or all terms or conditions of the RFP; and (c) to extend or otherwise change any dates specified in the RFP, which in its opinion is in the best interest of the Village. By Order of the Board of Trustees Incorporated Village of Malverne Jill Valli, Village Clerk Dated: September 10, 2026 162188

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on July 31, 2026 as an amendment to the bond resolution adopted on March 19, 2026, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted

and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Malverne, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF MALVERNE, New York, adopted March 19, 2026 and amended on July 31, 2026, authorizing the acquisition of a fire truck, including equipment related thereto, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,000,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds of said Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000 to finance said appropriation. The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the acquisition of a fire truck, including equipment related thereto. The period of probable usefulness is twenty (20) years. The amount of obligations to be issued is $1,000,000. The bond resolution is dated July 31, 2026. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York. Jill Valli, Village Clerk Incorporated Village of Malverne Dated: September 1, 2026 162189 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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of this is a verse from the prophet hile looking for sources for the origin of a ceremony Micah, who said (7:19), “God will take us called Tashlich, where we back in love; God will cover up our iniqgo to a body of water (prefuities. You will cast all their sins into erably with fish living in it) on Rosh the depths of the sea.” Hashana to symbolically “cast away” During the High Holy Days of Rosh our sins of the past year, I learned some- Hashana and leading up to Yom Kippur, thing interesting. There’s no question the Day of Atonement, we pray for the that Jewish communities in different Holy One to inscribe, and then seal us, parts of the world, and even in the same in The Book of Life. We think about the area, have developed their times when we’ve made own customs around a parmistakes, missed the mark, ticular ritual, and one stood inadvertently hurt another out. According to the webperson, or behaved in a way site www.myjewishlearnwe imagine doesn’t fit the ing.com, “Kurdistani Jews criteria of “walking in threw themselves into the God’s ways.” We’re human; water and swam around to even though we were creatbe cleansed of their sins.” ed in the Divine Image, we Somehow, I don’t think weren’t made to be, nor that would fly at Hall’s expected to be, perfect. Pond! But think about it, Saying prayers and readwater is cleansing and ing biblical verses while abbi refreshing–remember the throwing breadcrumbs into uSan lkodSi the water, or shaking out commercial, “Calgon, take me away”? Actually getting our pockets, to have our into the water gives us an sins carried away by the opportunity to physically embody fish or the current, doesn’t replace the what’s happening in our minds and spir- hard work of teshuva, of “turning its. During the days between Rosh back” and returning to our better Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we’re prayselves. For this reason, there were rabing that we move God, the ultimate bis over the centuries who tried to ban Judge, from kisei din, the seat of Judgthe ritual, fearing that either people ment to kisei rachamim, the seat or were being superstitious, or taking an throne of Mercy. In our prayers, we ask easy way out. that God forgive transgressions against There is power in ritual, especially God, and do our best to right the wrongs when we gather with others in commuwe may have done to others, and to ask nity. I look forward to going to Hall’s for their forgiveness. Pond on the second day of Rosh HashaThe Tashlich ritual as most of us nah to reflect on my year and to see peopractice it today, originated in the ple I haven’t seen in a while, and to Rhineland in Germany sometime acknowledge the awesome power of around the 13th Century. However, there these Holy Days. are stories of Babylonian Jews sending “sin-filled containers” into the water for Rabbi Susan Elkodsi is a spiritual leader this same purpose. The biblical origin at Malverne Jewish Center.

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hether it’s the war in Iran, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s expansionism or the continuing threat of Islamist terrorism, the United States and the world are faced with crises from multiple directions. This should be a time when nations with common values and interests forge a united front, no matter our policy differences or personality clashes. The most significant example of this unity occurred at the close of World War II, when the U.S., Canada and the countries of Western Europe put aside historic differences and rivalries to unite against the common threat of world communism emanating from the Soviet Union by forming NATO, which became the largest and most successful military and governmental alliance in human history. After centuries of conflict, including World Wars I and II, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans, NATO ultimately caused the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, and prevented the inva-

sion of one country by another on the continent of Europe for 75 years, until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. As the world’s lone superpower, the U.S. was the main force within NATO, providing troops on the ground in various countries, a nuclear umbrella for all of the organization’s members and, most important, our credibility and commitment. The member countries were of course also essential to NATO’s success, coordinating their military units under an American Supreme Command and pledging unity. No wonder it has been Russian President Vladimir Putin’s long-held dream to somehow bring about NATO’s dissolution. NATO demonstrated its commitment to stand united when it responded so quickly and forcefully to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Though no other NATO country was attacked and there was no war on European soil, countries responded with troops, courage and ability. Great Britain, Denmark, Canada, Poland and Italy would suffer casualties at a per-capita rate which approached our own. Previously, in the successful Operation Desert Storm against Iraq in 1991, countries such as Britain and

France sent troops to fight alongside American forces. NATO did, however, develop lingering deficiencies. Its over-reliance on the United States led to a continuing failure by member countries to meet their financial commitments to the alliance. I recall being at a meeting in London with Britain’s defense minister as far back as 1997, where he acknowledged the fear of NATO’s becoming a “paper tiger.” It is to Present Trump’s credit that he effectively saved the alliance by pressuring its member nations to pay up. Trump’s more recent actions, however — his threats to take Greenland from Denmark, engaging in a tariff war with Canada while referring to it as our 51st state, his exchange of insults with Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, and his attack on Pope Leo— have only weakened NATO. Similarly, Trump’s withdrawal of troops from Poland and Germany, and cuts in aid to Ukraine, have raised doubts about American credibility and reliability. Also damaging to the alliance was the failure to coordinate strategy with NATO countries before beginning the war against Iran. (This was so contrary to the close cooperation I saw between American

s strong as we are, maintaining alliances is vital to our national security.

and British generals when I had visited Afghanistan.) This has resulted in Britain’s refusal to provide its minesweeping capability to Trump in the Strait of Hormuz, and Meloni’s denying us use of air bases in Italy. These actions, on both sides, are shortsighted, and counterproductive to everyone. There is no doubt that the United States is the superpower and indispensable partner in the alliance. It is also true that our relationship with NATO, and our actions and level of support for Ukraine, South Korea, Taiwan and Israel, are watched carefully by our adversaries China, Iran, North Korea, Al Qaeda and ISIS, as well as by our allies and friendly nations such as Japan and the Philippines in the Pacific and Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. As strong as the U.S. is, maintaining alliances and international support is vital to our national security. Isolationist policies such as America First and Fortress America have failed us in the past, and we can’t afford to rely on, or even experiment with them again. We live in an ever more dangerous, threatening world. We cannot risk America First becoming America Alone. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

What our government once was, and what it is now

’ve just finished watching a threehour documentary on the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt titled “Rendezvous With Destiny.” It highlights the accomplishments of one man and provides us with a refreshing reminder of a time in history when our leaders led and the people benefited from their selfless labors. When you have sat through hours of commentary by brilliant historians and seen the priceless film footage, it’s impossible not to think about the current state of our country and its leadership. I’ve had the good fortune to spend 29 years in public service at the local and state levels. I’ve rubbed elbows with some of our nation’s most gifted politicians, and witnessed their accomplishments as a spectator and firsthand. The more you witness the history of our multiple governments, the more you realize how our current government is no longer capable of serving the people who desperately need it. I have no issue

with the people from both parties who provide us with services in our counties, towns and villages. But I am saddened by our federal system, which serves only itself. The U.S. Congress is trapped in a state of gridlock. Years go by and not one bill is passed that helps the people who need it. The House and Senate managed to pass a bill that provides tax relief to the wealthy and robs the poor of health care coverage and food benefits. Members of Congress who voted for the so-called Big, Beautiful Bill try to portray it as a tax-cutting law, but on closer examination, it helps only those who need no help. One provision of the bill provides some tax relief for suburban homeowners by raising the cap on deductions for state and local taxes from $10,000 to $40,000 through 2029. Many members pledged to stop Congress from insider stock trading, but the bill failed to even get a floor vote, thanks to pressure from some of the more senior members. The voters took note of the failures of Congress in recent months by kicking 16 members from both political parties off

the ballot. We are six months into a war with Iran that has robbed us of our extensive inventory of key weapons and put us in danger if we were to have any conflict with China or Russia, our sworn enemies. We have insulted our NATO allies, who are being criticized for failing to join the battle in Iran, even thought they were never consulted. The price of gasoline continues to spike due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic. There is little or no chance that there will be any compromise before Election Day, and some incumbents will suffer for this travesty. With prices still high, health benefits being cut for 12 million people and another 7 million losing the benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, President Trump keeps insisting that affordability is a Democratic hoax. In the midst of this national economic crises, the president has ratcheted up his personal war with Canada by imposing 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods. Tariffs work both ways, and American consumers will pay more for toilet paper, plywood and other crucial products.

he nation is juggling lots of challenges, but the president is fixated on other things.

While our country faces crisis after crisis, our ally Ukraine is being bombarded by hundreds of Russian drones. The Ukrainians have waged a successful four-year battle against the Russian invasion, but they now faces the possibility that North Korea will enter the conflict with thousands of troops. Europe is doing its share, but it appears that Trump doesn’t want to offend Russian President Vladimir Putin by offering Ukraine more assistance. Our nation is being forced to juggle numerous challenges, but the president is fixated on building his White House ballroom as well as a ceremonial arch near Arlington National Cemetery. He is also accelerating his efforts to put his name on our currency and a number of public buildings. The more we watch documentaries on Roosevelt and former Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, the more we are struck by the contrast between what government once was, and still should be, and what it is now. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Twenty-five years later, we remember

ept. 11, 2001, remains a defining moment for anyone who lived through it. For some, it is remembered in exact detail — where they were standing, who they were with, what they saw and the moment they realized that life as they knew it had changed forever. For others, particularly those born after the terrorist attacks, it is history. They learn about it in school, see photos and videos and hear stories from parents, grandparents and teachers. But 25 years later, the challenge for all of us is the same: How do we remember Sept. 11 in a meaningful way, and how do we help those who continue to live with its consequences? In the middle of unimaginable horror, people helped one another. Strangers carried strangers. First responders risked their lives for people they did not know. Communities opened their doors. Ordinary people performed extraordinary acts of courage and kindness. Long Islanders were in the thick of 9/11, as volunteer fire departments from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, many with FDNY firefighters, raced to the site. Baldwin’s Bob Beckwith, a retired city fireman, responded, and three days later stood with President George W. Bush atop the rubble in a defining image of the attacks’ aftermath. Roosevelt High School students creat-

ed a memorial garden honoring two graduates who died at ground zero. Students at Deasy Elementary School, in Glen Cove, made stuffed animals for children who lost parents in the attacks. Scouts from across Suffolk collected 153,000 bottled drinks in 70 hours for rescue workers. The attacks brought a sense of insecurity and a horrifying realization that we could not control what was happening around us. Nearly 3,000 people were killed at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, including 497 Long Islanders. Families lost parents, children, siblings and friends. First responders ran toward danger, and countless others demonstrated extraordinary courage simply by helping strangers. In the succeeding years, children grew up without mothers or fathers. Some followed in their parents’ footsteps, becoming police officers, firefighters or other public servants to honor those they lost. Grandchildren were born who never had the opportunity to know the people whose names are spoken every Sept. 11. For many families, the anniversary isn’t simply a day on the calendar. It can bring back memories, grief and questions that never fade away. That is why remembering matters. Memorials, ceremonies and the simple

act of saying the names of those we lost are vital ritual. We remember everyone who died, we remember those who died later from illnesses connected to their work at ground zero, and we remember the families that were left behind. The anniversary is a day for reflection and service — much like Memorial Day and Veterans Day, when we pause to recognize sacrifice and those who served something greater than themselves. Honor their memory through action. Help a neighbor. Support a first responder or veteran. Visit a memorial, take part in a community service project, or teach a child why Sept. 11 still matters. Children should learn about that day in age-appropriate ways, understanding both the tragedy and the remarkable response of people who came together. These lessons are important. Twenty-five years is a long time. But it is not long enough to forget. So say the names. Remember the lives. Honor the families. Thank those who responded. Support those still suffering. And then do something good. The Herald’s 9/11 special section seeks to do just that. Through the memories and experiences of people who lived through or lost someone on that horrific day, and were forever changed, we hope to show that Sept. 11 isn’t just something that happened 25 years ago. It is part of our history, and part of our present.

letterS We were unified after Sept. 11. What’s happened since then? To the Editor: The aftermath of Sept. 11 was a lost opportunity for this country to be much stronger and united. For a very brief time, we grieved, suffered, and consoled one another, despite differences in race, ethnicity, religion and politics. At the time, the feeling was that we had taken a quantum leap in our tolerances and respect for one another. For many, a spiritual awakening was activated to strengthen our resiliency as well. Who would believe the shelf life of this unity would expire in so short a time? This teaching moment was fleeting, and in many ways has been forgotten. We are now more divided politically, led by our two parties. We are angrier in our discourse, often misinformed, and less patient with our differences. We attack the

person, not the ideas. We are more distrustful — and in many cases, the mainstream media plays their role in this. The sadness is that we could have been better

as a country, but regressed to our darker side. TONY GIAMETTA Oceanside

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s the 2026-27 academic year gets under way, it’s a good time to get motivated for the challenges and opportunities ahead, whether you’re a student, a parent or a teacher like me. The next nine to 10 months will be a time of growth, and include the occasional hurdle that will require us to employ old and new knowledge and skills. It would certainly help to be inspired by someone as you take on a new year. Well, how about an entire team? I have been a professor of sport management for 21 years, 16 as a full-time professor at Farmingdale State College. I am also a huge sports fan. And in that time, not one team I closely follow — the New York Jets, Mets, Knicks and

Georgetown University basketball — had won a championship. That is 83 years of futility. Tack on the years since the Mets won in 1986, that’s another 20 years and another 80 seasons of no championships. That is a lot of losing. In fact, A.I. told me that the odds of none of my teams winning a title in 40 years was extremely low, roughly 0.44 percent. So you can imagine how strange, and great, it feels now, as I approach a new school year with a Knicks title under my belt. Teaching sports management, I find a lot of motivation in working with students who are going to be the future leaders in this growing industry. But have I felt joy? Not really. To see your favorite teams lose year after year — and my teams seemed to lose a lot of painful games — sapped the joy out of being a fan. I’ve always felt like an out-

sider in the world of fandom, jealous of others around the country whose teams achieved their ultimate goal. We’re New York fans, for God’s sake. We deserved better! Well, 2026-27 is shaping up to be very different. The magical playoff ride that started for the Knicks in April and culminated with an NBA championship in June continues on for us fans. At least it does for me. Frankly, though, I’m not sure what that means, or how I should behave at school. After spending the past few months fist-bumping and high-fiving strangers in the street, in restaurants, on the train and on the subway, do I now continue that in the classrooms and hallways at Farmingdale? Can I keep saying, “Knicks in five!” as I do to my wife, members of my extended family and my best friends — but now to students and fellow professors? I sure hope so.

an I keep saying, ‘Knicks in five!’ now to students and fellow professors?

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Turns out that urge is likely very normal. According to Todd Rogers, a professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School who leads the Fandom and Social Connection Initiative, “Fandom is a very communal phenomenon and has the potential to increase the quantity and quality of our relationships.” All I can say is that I’m hyped. I have an energy now that I realize has been absent for the past 21 years. I know that I’ve always given students my best, but the effort was devoid of the joy that comes with cheering with thousands of other New Yorkers who share the beauty of being a sports fan — connection, camaraderie and community. I don’t ask students who their favorite teams are, but I’m confident that many I’ll interact with this year are Knicks fans, and that they’re hyped as well. And that will make this year unlike any other. Sarbjit Singh is an associate professor of sports management at Farmingdale State College.

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