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Village to host the sixth annual garage sale By ANTHONY FAVILLA Intern

The village is preparing for its annual village-wide garage sale to take place across Malverne homes on September 26. This will be the sixth time Malverne will host the garage sale, happening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a $10 permit fee, village residents can sell goods they no longer need. Village officials and organizers expect there to be thousands of people from around Long Island and the surrounding area to come check out the sale. According to Malverne Village Clerk Jill Valli, the villa g e is rapidly approaching matching last year’s count of 160 homes being involved. There will be a map showing all the homes in the sale available on the Malverne Village website by September 24. The permit fee largely covers administrative costs, including the making of the map. Organized by Rod Perry and his life partner Howard Zeitlin, they started the tradition during Fall of 2020 as a way to get people out of their houses after COVID-19 restrictions were beginning to ease. It also was a way to reduce the amount of trash that was piling up in Malver n e d u m p s t e r s. M a l ve r n e ’s

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Howard Zeitlin, left, and Rod Perry of 21 William St. began the Malverne village-wide garage sale and organize the annual event each year since 2020. Department of Works and Sanitation was handling more trash than usual, and Perry thought this would be a better way for Malverne residents to get rid of their unwanted goods. “This way everybody could move all

their stuff along, DPW could have one big day of taking out trash and it would be good for everyone,” Perry said. Perry approached then-mayor Keith Corbett with the idea, and after the success the first one had, it grew year over

year. The first one had 135 homes participating, while last year had 160 participants. “It evolved into a way for residents to monetize some things they no longer wanted, but more importantly to get outside shoppers into the village,” said mayor Tim Sullivan. The garage sale has become a destination for collectors, antique lovers and bargain hunters from Malverne and the tri-state area. Now, with all the people from outside the village coming in, it has also become a major day for small businesses in Malverne. “I’ve had many of the cafes and delis tell me that they have done some of their best business on that particular day,” Perry said. Perry hopes that this garage sale will be even bigger than last year’s and inspire other villages to follow suit with their own garage sales. He acknowledged how important this event has become for Malverne residents. “Its a really good community event,” Perry said. “I know people look forward to it because on our Facebook page, ‘I Love Malverne,’ people start asking in the springtime, ‘do we know the date yet?’” To find out more, visit malvernevillage.gov.

Celebrating those who serve the community By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com

The Lakeview community welcomed all to St. John’s Baptist Church in West Hempstead as they hosted its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Bringing together church and community members, they recognized the men and women who serve and protect the public. The event, part of the church’s ongoing effort to honor local law enforcement, featured a program of prayer, music, recognition and fellowship. Church leaders and community members gathered to express gratitude for the work and sacrifices of police officers and their families. The program was presided over by the Rev. Enoch M. Thomas, an NYPD detective, and included scripture, prayer, praise and worship, musical selections and a formal welcome. The Rev. Dr. William E. Thomas, the church’s pastor and a retired NYPD sergeant, introduced the keynote speaker, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder. “Thank you for being here,” William E. Thomas said. “These are the nice officers that make sure we’re secure in our environment.” The event also included an offering and a series of recognitions and awards presented to members of law enforcement. Deaconess Dr. Michelle DeVore helped lead the recognition portion of the program. “They protect, they serve, they sacrifice,” DeVore said. “We just want to give back to them what they’re always given to us.” For DeVore, the annual event has special significance because of her family’s personal connection to law enforcement. Her husband served as an NYPD sergeant and later worked as a special investigator for the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office after retiring from the NYPD. He retired from that position this year.

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St. John’s Baptist Church brought church and community members together for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. DeVore said her family’s experience has given her a firsthand understanding of the sacrifices that law enforcement officers and their families make. She recalled the difficult period following the Sept. 11 attacks, when her husband was called to assist at Ground Zero. At the time, their son was only a few weeks old, and DeVore was recovering from a cesarean section. Despite those challenges, the family understood the importance of his responsibility to help others. That personal experience has also shaped the church’s emphasis on recognizing not only officers, but their families. Spouses and children often share in the uncertainty and sacrifices that can accompany a career in law enforcement. The annual appreciation program has been held for approximately five years and reflects the vision of Pastor Thomas. Organizers said the gathering provides an

opportunity to focus on the positive contributions of law enforcement and make officers feel valued by the community they serve. “Reverend Thomas, thank you for the invite, thank you for the friendship, thank you for the partnership and thank you for bringing the communities closer together,” Ryder said. “We appreciate that.” The celebration concluded with remarks from William E. Thomas and a benediction by the Rev. Dr. Hazel G. Thomas, the church’s assistant pastor. Citations were handed out to officers from Town of Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby and Legislator Carrié Solages. Through its annual tradition, St. John’s Baptist Church continues to bring faith and community together to recognize public servants and acknowledge the sacrifices made by officers and their families.

Village brings in ninth annual Art Walk

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — September 24, 2026

By ANTHONY FAVILLA Intern

Malverne kicked off its ninth annual art walk on Sept. 19, showcasing 115 artworks down Hempstead Avenue and nearby blocks. The art displayed includes several mediums, such as painting, photography, multimedia pieces and more. About 90 artists participated this year, including students from Howard T. Herber Middle School and Malverne Senior High School. Their pieces, many of them illustrations, are on display in the basement of the public library. There were also public events happening down Hempstead Avenue, including live mural painting by artists Rich Courage and Pat MacCary outside Malverne Cinema and Art Center. There was also live music being played near the Bridge Church. There were also designated areas on the sidewalk for people to make chalk art. Titled “Chalk it Up,” children and adults drew chalk art down Hempstead Avenue and beyond. Organized by the Malverne Chamber of Commerce, the art walk is intended to put local artists’ names out there while promoting the businesses that are part of the chamber. Chamber President Elizabeth Krull thanked the artists for participating, saying the event was vital for building business in Malverne. “When we place your important pieces in the storefronts of these businesses, you, solely, are helping people find who [the businesses] are and what they do,” Krull said. The project was spearheaded by Maria Casini, chairwoman of the chamber, who thought of the idea over 10 years ago. As the owner of Visual Fuel Design, a design consultant, she wanted to bring art to the streets to promote small businesses. Art was mainly displayed in the windows of businesses, such as Guerda Faustin’s painting, “Fam Creole (Creole woman).” Faustin, who has been submitting artwork for the show since 2018, wanted to depict a Haitian Creole

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Dozens came out in attendance for the annual Art Walk in the village. woman during the fight for Haitian independence as a way of showing women’s strength. “This painting symbolizes our strength as women in general, not just in Haiti, in the world,” Faustin said. “How we help, in one way or another, to reshape our society.” Her painting was put next to the winner of best in show, Kathryn Maher’s “Man on Subway.” Maher makes paintings that are mostly based on New York City environments and people as part of her cityscapes collection. Those two paintings are showcased in the window of the Malverne School of Self Defense. Casini acknowledged the growth that the art walk has seen since 2017 and credited the artists for it. “Because your work is attracting people, drawing people to our community, the work is better and better every year,” Casini said. The artworks will be on display until Oct. 15.

Photographer Tony Curatola posed by his ribbon winning photo of sprouting garlic. Guerda Faustin poses by her photo of a Creole Woman.

Village Clerk Jill Valli browsed the artwork at the library.

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Malverne students joined local elected officials and event organizers for a ribboncutting marking the launch of Career Jam Launch at Nassau Coliseum on Sept. 17.

Students explore potential paths at Nassau Coliseum Malverne High School juniors and seniors explored potential career paths when they attended the Career Jam Launch at Nassau Coliseum on Sept. 17, joining students from across Nassau County for a day focused on career exploration, workforce development and networking. Malverne students also participated in the event’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside local elected officials and event organizers. The ceremony marked the launch of a pro g ram designed to connect high school students with career opportunities and help them explore potential paths after graduation. Career Jam Launch is a career exploration program for 11th- and 12th-grade students, showcasing opportunities including internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning experiences, fulltime careers and part-time or seasonal employment. Hosted in partnership with HempsteadWorks, the event brought students and businesses together to highlight opportunities in a variety of industries.

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Malverne residents came together to light their tree gold Sept. 9, honoring child cancer patients for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. People gathered for the yearly tradition in Sgt. Thomas J. Winters park for the ceremony, organized by Carol Ruchalski, founder of the Mary Ruchalski Foundation in Rockville Centre. The Foundation does tree lightings in communities around Long Island to raise awareness about pediatric cancer throughout September. The event dates back to 2018, when Ruchalski and her family created this foundation. Ruchalski’s daughter Mary died at 12 of rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that develops in soft tissue. Carol did it as a way to honor Mary’s legacy and support other families struggling with such a diagnosis. During her speech, Ruchalski spoke about the difficulties institutions face when trying to get research grants for child cancer research. She talked about how often laboratories have to rely on private donations to keep their research going. “In 2026, isn’t this crazy when we’re sending people to the moon for fun? When celebrity weddings cost $50 million?” Ruchalski said.

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Carol Ruchalski, left, addressing the crowd of Malverne residents with Mayor Timothy Sullivan and Marie Giallombardo. According to Ruchalski, her foundation has raised almost $1 million for research grants for places like Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s child cancer wing – MSK Kids – and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. She also said that they have provided about $250,000 to families in need of financial support.

Ruchalski was joined by Marie Giallombardo of the Life for Gina Foundation. Giallombardo’s daughter, Gina, died of the same form of cancer as Mary. The two often go to tree lighting events together and Giallombardo supports her with events like the Gold Gala.

Giallombardo was holding a picture of her daughter. She spoke about the importance of events like the tree lighting for the community. “It brings awareness, we really need that.” Giallombardo said. She also pointed out that, according to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, childhood cancer research only accounts for about 4% of federal cancer research funding. Mayor Timothy Sullivan also attended and spoke on the foundations. “These are two very powerful women that advocate for resources that, in our wealthy nation, are not available for child cancer research,” Sullivan said of Ruchalski and Giallombardo. “They’ve done a wonderful job not only advocating for resources to find cures for these cancers, but really turning their children’s memories into wonderful legacies and making a difference from one community to another.” Ruchalski also reflected on her personal connection to the Malverne community, which was one of the first to take part in the tree lighting tradition. “Malverne is such a special place for me and my family, because you really opened your heart,” Ruchalski said. “I didn’t even know [Sullivan], and he was so intrigued by Mary’s story and how kind of him to light this tree. I’m so touched.”

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KhalIl Brassell LAWRENCE Senior FOOTBALL BRASSELL DID EVERYTHING but drive the Golden Tornadoes’ team bus home following its 38-36 victory at Oyster Bay Sept. 10. It was the first win for the program in 29 games, and the 550th win all-time. The senior quarterback was a major reason the losing skid came to a halt. Brassell provided the difference with 30 seconds remaining with a 2-point conversion run. He threw three touchdown passes and also added a rushing score in the win.

games to watch Thursday, Sept. 24 Boys Soccer: Calhoun at Mepham.......................4 p.m. Boys Soccer: Garden City at Carey ......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Hempstead at Farmingdale ............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Massapequa at Uniondale .............5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 25 Girls Soccer: West Hempstead at Clarke ..............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Lawrence ...................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. North at Wantagh .....................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Lynbrook at Seaford .......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: South Side at Hewlett ...............5:30 p.m. Football: Plainedge at Lynbrook ..........................6 p.m. Football: South Side at Seaford .....................6:30 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Farmingdale .............6:30 p.m.

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Malverne/East Rockaway girls’ soccer continues to find its identity as a young, combined program battles through adversity to start the season. In the team’s first five games, it tied three times and lost twice, taking a 0-2-3 record into Great Neck South to start the week. “The first three games were a lot of back and forth,” Malver ne/East Rockaway coach Alexa Adduci said. “We have a lot of eighth graders all the way through 12th graders. It’s a lot of different personalities and experience levels, but they really do come together as one and they’ve been stepping it up lately.” The Rockin’ Mules lost 6-4 against Elmont Sept. 16, as Ariana Chinchilla found the back of the net three times. The sophomore midfielder has five goals on the season. Senior goalkeeper Caitlyn C rew re c o rd e d 1 3 s ave s against Elmont, 70 on the season, while defensive midfielder/striker and senior captain Paulina Cuthbert recorded the fourth goal of the game in the loss. “Caitlin Crew has been really big for us,” Adduci said. Last Friday, Malver ne/ East Rockaway fell to Freeport 6-1 on the road, as sophomore Ella Kelch scored the lone goal for the Rockin’ Mules. “Ella is a beast, she just doesn’t give up,” Adduci said. “She’s small but mighty, and she showed that on the goal. She battled to win the ball, stayed com-

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Sophomore Ariana Chinchilla, right, and the Rockin’ Mules will look to get in the win column after an 0-2-3 start. posed and found a way to finish. It was a great individual effort, but the goal also gave us a huge momentum boost. It brought everyone together,

and seeing the girls celebrate with each other and recognize all the hard work that went into that moment was really special.”

Sophomore’s Scarlet Minnick, Chinchilla, junior Leila Perez and senior Brianna Gonzalez impressed their head coach against Freeport, as Adduci was forced to make some adjustments. “We star ted switching things around and trying different combinations based on their individual skill sets, and I moved them out of some of their usual positions,” Adduci added. “They were so rece ptive to the changes, trusted us, and really stepped up in those roles. They adapted quickly and played them to the best of their abilities, which helped create some great opportunities for us.” Some other kids who have stood out include senior Dayanara Jose Marino, eighthgrader Mackenzie Hammond, junior Amelia DiStefano, sophomore Carina Mannino, senior Kylie Lazaro, junior Julianna Thorgersen, eighth grade Violet Roth, freshman Annabella Sanche z, and senior captain Elsa Midy. Going forward, Malverne/ East Rockaway takes on Hempstead next Monday. “We want to continue building that connection and chemistry on the field,” Adduci said. “Soccer is all about communication, trusting the person next to you, and working together as a u n i t . We w a n t t o ke e p improving our passing, communication, and ability to adjust to what’s happening in the game. Those are skills that will help them both on the field and in real life. And of course, we’re going to keep working hard, competing and trying to put ourselves in a position to win.”

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The Malver ne Chamber of Commerce is taking the reins of the village’s annual Fall Festival and Car Show, expanding the longtime tradition with new attractions while putting its 85 member businesses in the spotlight. Malverne will welcome families and visitors Saturday, Oct. 3, for the festival, which will combine classic cars, live entertainment, children’s activities, local food and opportunities to connect with Malverne businesses. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be free and open to the public. “We want this to feel like a real Malverne hometown event,” chamber President Elizabeth Krull said. “Our goal is to create a true community celebration that showcases Malverne’s Chamber of Commerce businesses and brings families to the village.” The event will feature the 33rd annual classic car show on Hempstead Avenue, where visitors can view a variety of classic vehicles while listening to music from a DJ. The car show remains a centerpiece of the annual festival, but organizers are expanding the day’s activities beyond the vehicles. On Church Street, attendees can enjoy live music from the 10-piece band Vinyl Revival from 2 to 4 p.m., along with additional DJ entertainment throughout the day.

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Maria Casini, left, and Elizabeth Krull organized the Malverne Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall Festival last year. A kids’ fun zone will offer nine inflatables, including a Halloween-themed 46-foot obstacle course, a 27-foot rock wall and slide, a wrecking ball and a sweeper. The festival will also include activities designed specifically for toddlers, giving younger children a chance to take part in the day’s attractions. New this year will be a touch-a-truck event featuring local municipal and emergency vehicles, including a fire truck, police car and dump truck. Children and families will have the opportunity to get an up-close look at the vehicles and learn more about the equipment used throughout the community.

Food and beverages will be available throughout the festival, with an emphasis on Malverne businesses and community organizations. Antonio’s Italian American Deli, Harvest House Tavern and the local Malverne Boy Scout troop are among those expected to participate. “This is the first year that the Chamber is producing the festival on its own,” Krull said, “We’re keeping the focus local by featuring Chamber businesses rather than operating it as a traditional craft fair.” The festival will also feature a community gathering area, providing anoth-

er place for attendees to spend time during the event, and a 50-50 drawing will be held at 4:30 p.m. This year’s festival marks the first time the Malverne Chamber of Commerce is organizing the event independently. The chamber plans to use the festival to showcase its 85 member businesses while continuing the community tradition surrounding the annual car show. Chamber members will have tables around the gazebo, where they can promote their products and services, interact with residents and offer giveaways. Their participation will give festival visitors an opportunity to lear n more about businesses and services in and around Malverne while taking part in the day’s activities. The festival continues a longstanding Malverne tradition while expanding its focus beyond the classic car show. Organizers are aiming to create a fullday community gathering with activities for different ages and opportunities for residents and visitors to support local businesses. With classic cars along Hempstead Avenue, music and entertainment on Church Street, children’s attractions, local food and community organizations taking part, the Fall Festival will give residents and visitors several ways to spend the day in Malverne while highlighting the businesses that the chamber represents.

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Brown emphasizes his community priorities By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

For Kadeem Brown, running for the Nassau County Legislature is closely tied to the community where he grew up. A lifelong Elmont resident and a 2009 graduate of Elmont Memorial High School, Brown, a Republican, said that the programs and people he saw around him as a child helped shape the person he is today. Now, as he challenges the incumbent in the 3rd District, Carrié Solages, once again, Brown said he wants to help bring some of those same opportunities back to the community. He earned a management degree at Penn State, and has spent over a decade in the financial services industry, now in private wealth management at J.P. Morgan. His work, Brown said, has given him a firsthand look at how families manage their money and deal with the rising cost of living in Nassau County. “I know the troubles, the stress that they have to go through trying to be able to pay bills,” he said. At a roundtable discussion with the Herald, Brown said that his own experience has made the cost of living especially personal. He rents in the community where he grew up, and has watched friends leave the area because they can’t afford to buy homes. One of his proposals for addressing the tax burden is to attract and support more businesses, which, he said, can help offset some of the taxes residents pay. He pointed to the development around UBS Arena and Belmont Park as an opportunity for Elmont. Brown said he wants residents to see more direct benefits from the investment taking place in their community, including potential tax relief. His financial background, he added, could help him examine whether county programs and services are reaching residents. Nassau County already offers programs that

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Kadeem Brown, a lifelong Elmont resident and a financial services professional, discussed affordability and youth programs at a Herald roundtable. can help families with affordability, he said, but many are unaware of them. Brown would like to see programs for young people, such as Little League and CYO, expanded. “When I was growing up, there were so many resources,” he said. “Those resources really molded me and shaped me.” On the issue of public safety, Brown said he doesn’t believe communities need more formal liaisons with police. He contends that the existing community polic-

ing structure already provides an avenue for communication, and that local leaders needs to make better use of those relationships. Regulating e-bikes, he said, requires considering both public safety and affordability. He noted that some young people rely on e-bikes because they can’t afford cars, and said residents and officials should have a broader conversation about safety and regulations. “I just need to feel like there’s some common ground,” he said. Brown also wants to focus on senior residents. He pointed to a fire and flooding at a senior housing complex on Elmont Road that he said displaced residents and left families looking for answers. If elected, he said he would examine how senior housing is structured and determine whether residents need a more direct line to county government. Another idea Brown has discussed is creating greater cooperation among civic associations throughout the area. Elmont has several separate civic groups, making it difficult at times, he said, to establish common priorities. Following up on his 2025 campaign, in which he lost to Solages, Brown said he is focusing heavily on social media and direct community engagement to reach residents who may not regularly follow local politics. “I think it’s time for new leadership in our community,” Brown said. “We have to have standards.”

Solages looks to builds on 15 years of service By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, 47, the first Haitian American to serve in the Legislature, is looking toward the next chapter of his career with a focus on projects he says could leave a lasting mark on the communities he represents. First elected in 2011, Solages represents the 3rd District, which encompasses Elmont, Lakeview, Malverne, Valley Stream and other surrounding communities. An attorney who grew up in Elmont and now lives in Valley Stream, Solages said his life in the area continues to shape the issues he takes on. He listed infrastructure, affordability, public safety, small businesses, immigration and constituent services as some of the issues that continue to demand his attention. One of the projects he described as particularly meaningful is a proposed community center in Elmont, which he said received $30 million in state funding after years of work. “I was able to reach one of my lifetime goals,” Solages said of the project. The center, he said, represents more than a single construction project. He described it as something he has wanted to see in the community for years. Infrastructure remains a major focus. Solages said he secured more than $5 million for water-related work along Elmont Road, an area where flooding is a longtime concern. He also highlighted $7.2 million in funding for work on Elmont Road, Linden Boulevard and Meacham Avenue, including nearly $2.1 million for streetscape and traffic safety improvements. Traffic safety, Solages said, is an issue he continues

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Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages touched on infrastructure, immigration and other priorities for the 3rd Legislative District. to hear about from residents, focused particularly on busy intersections and areas where speeding has become a concern. Affordability is another concern. He spoke about the difficulty many Long Island residents have keep-

ing up with housing costs and property taxes, particularly as families and older residents try to remain in their communities. He suggested property tax assessment workshops and other resources for residents looking to better understand their taxes and housing options. Solages also wants to address conditions on the Southern State Parkway. He said he is pursuing a pilot program to construct barriers near residential areas that could help reduce highway noise and air pollution. Aircraft noise is another issue he said residents frequently bring to his attention. Because Elmont is near Kennedy Airport, Solages said he has pushed for changes in flight patterns over the community. “I just want the planes to fly over the Cross Island [Parkway],” he said. “And fly a bit higher.” Immigration has also become a significant part of his work. As an attorney who practices immigration law, he said he has been hearing from Haitian residents concerned about Temporary Protected Status and their ability to continue working and supporting their families. He said he continues to advocate for Haitian TPS holders and help them navigate government services. He focuses as well on the challenges that small businesses and individual constituents face, from helping business owners work through problems to connecting residents with resources they need. “At this point in my career, 15 years deep, real power is invisible,” he said. Looking ahead, Solages said he wants to continue pursuing new projects while building on the work already underway across the district. “There’s a lot of hard work,” he said. “More work needs to be done.”

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The Cold Spring Harbor Band closed out the summer series in Malverne Sept. 4.

Billy Joel tribute closes out summer series The sounds of Billy Joel filled Westwood Park on Sept. 4 as the Cold Spring Harbor Band brought Malverne’s Summer Events Series to a close with a tribute to the legendary Long Island musician. The performance capped a summer of entertainment organized by the village, which included concerts, an outdoor movie and live theater. The Cold Spring Harbor Band’s Billy Joel tribute has become a recurring part of Malverne’s summer programming, returning this year for the final event of the season. The band performed a selection of Joel’s music, giving residents another opportunity to gather outdoors as summer drew to a close. The concert continued a series that began in July with the Nassau Pops Symphony

Orchestra and featured events at parks throughout the village. The summer lineup also included a performance by Risky Business, the village’s Midsummer Movie Night and Malverne Community Theater’s outdoor production of “Junie B. Jones: The Musical.” The Sept. 4 concert at Westwood Park concluded nearly two months of village-sponsored entertainment intended to give residents of different ages opportunities to spend time together in the community. With the Cold Spring Harbor Band closing out the schedule, Malverne wrapped up another season of outdoor music, theater and family entertainment across the village. –Alyssa R. Griffin

The Cold Spring Harbor Band featured Nick Cangemi — drums, left, Pat Farrell — lead vocals and piano, Tom Staab — guitar and vocals, Owen Yost — bass, Mike Parinello — sax and Joseph Salvatore — keyboards.

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The jockey colony for the first race at the transformed Belmont Park, which opened last Friday before a spirited crowd of 6,000.

Long Island fans take in a new Belmont Park By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Racegoers were pouring into Belmont Park last Friday eager to see the track they remembered in a whole new form. Long-time fans wandered through the grounds finding their way around a racetrack that looked familiar in name but almost entirely new in person. “Everything’s new,” said Loretta Tumbarello of West Hempstead, who has been coming to Belmont for more than 30 years. “We loved it.” Tumbarello came with memories of a very different Belmont. She and her family used to make an entire afternoon of their trips to the track, bringing sandwiches, drinks, folding chairs and coolers and finding a spot beneath the trees. The old Belmont, she said, felt like a place where families could settle in and stay awhile. Now, she was trying to figure out whether that part of Belmont would have a place in the new version. “Are we going to be allowed to enjoy the backyard like we did with the old Belmont?” she asked. The rebuilt park is centered around a five-story grandstand, with the first two floors open for the return of racing. The remaining floors are expected to be completed in early 2027. The facility includes four racing surfaces, including a 1 1/2-mile dirt track, two turf courses and a one-mile Tapeta track. There are also new restaurants, bars and concession areas, including Big Red’s, Homestretch Market, Silks and the Trackside Lounge. “At the old Belmont, we paid $3 or $5 for preferred parking in front,” Tumbarello said. “I want to be able to park in the front so I can just walk out that gate like I used to in the old days.” She also hopes the new park eventually offers more shade and places to sit. For Tumbarello, those details are tied to decades of memories. She remembered coming to Belmont with her mother, husband and brother, spending long after-

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Fans took in the view on opening day from trackside. noons outside and celebrating milestones there. “We used to have parties there when we retired,” she said. “My husband and I, we had a huge party back there.” Shari Brosnan, who grew up in Rego Park and has lived in the area for more than 30 years, also came to see the new Belmont for herself. Brosnan liked the sleek, modern appearance, but said the new building felt strikingly different from the old Belmont she remembered. She also remembered bringing her children to the old track, where a duck pond, playground and children’s activities gave families another reason to spend the day there. “It was family-oriented,” Brosnan said. For Donald and Doreen Smith, opening day was a chance to return to a place that had been part of their lives long before the construction began. The couple, formerly of Freeport, now lives about six miles south of Saratoga but came back to Long

Island for the much-anticipated return to racing. They said they once made regular trips to Belmont with a group of friends. “We used to come here all the time,” Donald Smith said. The Smiths have been involved in horse ownership for more than 20 years. They have celebrated victories by horses including Kentucky Derby winners Orb and Authentic, as well as Seize the Grey’s Preakness win. For Doreen Smith, the thrill of racing still comes down to moments like celebrating a victory in the winner’s circle. The couple praised the new facility, although Donald had one suggestion after spending time outside. “I wish they had more seats, more benches in the shade,” he said. “Me with the fair skin, I can’t take this.” Vince Roth of East Rockaway’s two-year-old filly, Winning Fashion, competed in the first dirt race at the rebuilt Belmont Park. The result was not what Roth and NY Final Furlong, had hoped for, but being there was enough to make the afternoon memorable. “It’s cool to be part of the first race on the dirt at Belmont,” Roth said. Roth has been involved in horse racing for about 15 years. He first became interested in the sport after watching Smarty Jones race at Belmont Park about 20 years ago. Last Friday marked Winning Fashion’s racing debut, and Roth said several of the horses ahead of her already had experience. “You never know what you’re gonna get with a twoyear-old,” he said. He expects the experience to give Winning Fashion something to build on as she gets more races under her belt. The park has plenty of history left to make. The Belmont Stakes is scheduled to return in 2027 on June 5, followed by the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Oct. 29-30.

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Healthy aging starts at any age

Feeling your best isn’t about age — it’s about everyday healthy choices.

healthier, happier future doesn’t But wellness isn’t a fad, a number happen overnight. It starts with on a scale or a complicated regimen the small choices we make involving a refrigerator full of green juice. today. It’s about balance. Maybe it happens when you catch That means caring for both body your reflection and notice a few more and mind, making choices that support lines around your eyes. Or when the long-term health and addressing stairs seem a little steeper than they potential problems before they become used to. Maybe it’s simply waking up bigger ones. The Centers for Disease one morning and thinking, Wow, I don’t Control and Prevention reports that 6 in feel as young as I used to. 10 U.S. adults have at least one chronic Here’s the good news: You don’t disease, while 4 in 10 have two or more. have to feel younger to age well. Many chronic conditions are influenced In fact, September’s observance of by behaviors and lifestyle factors, Healthy Aging Month — with its theme making prevention an important part of of Curiosity Has No Age Limit — offers staying well. a chance to rethink the whole idea of The good news? Healthy living getting older. Aging isn’t something to doesn’t require perfection. fight or a clock to outrun. It’s a process It’s about making better choices — and one that can come with strength, more often. experience, new interests, deeper relationships and plenty of opportunities Put good things on your plate Healthy eating advice can to feel your best. sometimes feel like a never-ending list The Healthy Aging Campaign, of things we’re supposed to avoid. No established more than two decades sugar. No fat. No carbs. No fun. ago, was created to encourage a more A better approach is to think about positive approach to growing older what you can add. and to remind people that health Fill more of your plate with colorful encompasses much more than a doctor’s visit. Nutrition, physical activity, fruits and vegetables. Choose whole grains, lean proteins and nutrient-rich mental health, social connections foods. Drink water regularly and limit and even financial well-being can all sugary beverages and highly processed influence quality of life as we age. foods that are high in added sugar, And there’s an important takeaway for everyone, regardless of age: Healthy sodium and unhealthy fats. And don’t underestimate the power aging starts long before you consider of a few simple swaps. yourself “older.” Fresh herbs and spices can give a The choices made in your 20s and favorite dish plenty of flavor without 30s can help establish a foundation for relying on excess butter or salt. Try the decades ahead. For those already adding vegetables to pasta dishes or further along life’s road, it’s never too replacing some refined carbohydrates late to make a change. A healthier with vegetable alternatives. Keep fresh tomorrow can begin with something as fruit handy for a naturally sweet snack. simple as a walk today. Even water can get a makeover. Add slices of lemon, cucumber or strawberry, Think beyond the scale or toss in fresh mint or basil. It’s a small Wellness has become a bit of a change, but one that can make reaching buzzword. We hear about workplace for water instead of a sugary drink feel a wellness programs, fitness studios lot more appealing. promising to restore our wellness and Think less about dieting and more health plans encouraging preventive care.

about building a way of eating that you can actually live with.

Exercise works best when it doesn’t feel like punishment. If the thought of spending an hour on a treadmill makes you want to stay on the couch, don’t. Take a walk with a friend. Put on music and dance. Go for a hike. Garden. Swim. Try a group fitness class. The best activity is often the one you enjoy enough to keep doing. If you’re starting from scratch, don’t worry about doing it all at once. Ten minutes of movement is a perfectly respectable place to begin. Build gradually, with the goal of incorporating regular physical activity into your routine. Movement can support strength, balance, cardiovascular health and independence — all particularly important as we get older. And remember: You don’t need to be an athlete to be active.

Keep your brain curious Your brain likes a challenge. Learning something new can be one of the most enjoyable ways to keep your mind engaged. Pick up a crossword puzzle. Challenge a friend to a game of chess. Learn mah jongg or canasta. Take up an instrument you’ve always wanted to play. Try a language class. Write, paint, cook or explore a hobby that requires concentration and creativity. The point isn’t necessarily mastering something. It’s continuing to learn. Meditation and mindfulness can offer another way to care for the mind. Research suggests meditation may help reduce stress and anxiety, while some studies are exploring its potential role in supporting cognitive health. Even a few quiet minutes devoted to breathing and clearing your thoughts can provide a welcome pause in a busy day. Think of it as a little maintenance for the mind.

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be measured on a fitness tracker: connection. Relationships matter. Make plans with a friend. Call a family member. Join a club. Volunteer. Take a class. Attend a local event. Find reasons to get out of the house and into the world. Staying socially engaged can provide companionship, purpose and emotional support — all important pieces of overall well-being.

A new leaf, at any age Healthy aging isn’t about pretending you’re 25 forever. It’s about making sure the years ahead are as healthy, active and fulfilling as possible. That can mean taking better care of your heart, strengthening your body, challenging your brain, eating a little better, finding ways to manage stress or simply saying yes to something new. You don’t have to overhaul your life in September. Start with one thing. Take the stairs. Walk around the block. Add another vegetable to dinner. Put down the phone and call a friend. Spend 10 quiet minutes with your thoughts. Finally sign up for that class you’ve been thinking about. Small choices have a way of becoming habits, and habits have a way of shaping the future. So this month, turn over a new leaf — not because you’re getting older, but because there’s still plenty of living, learning, laughing and exploring ahead. That’s the real art of aging well.

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A cupful of health

Tea has been steeped in tradition for centuries. Here’s what’s really behind the brew — and a Few beverages have the ability to make an ordinary moment feel a little more comforting than a cup of tea. There’s the ritual of it: the kettle beginning to hum, steam curling from the cup, the aroma rising as the leaves steep. On a chilly morning, a warm mug can be a welcome start to the day. On a summer afternoon, iced tea can be wonderfully refreshing. But tea is more than a soothing beverage. It’s also a source of naturally occurring compounds that have been studied for their potential health benefits. Tea has been consumed for thousands of years, and today it remains one of the world’s most popular beverages. Black, green, oolong and white teas all come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. What makes them different is largely how the leaves are harvested and processed. Then there are herbal teas, which technically aren’t teas at all. Chamomile, peppermint, ginger and hibiscus beverages are more accurately called herbal infusions, or tisanes, because they’re made from other plants. With so much tradition — and so many varieties — it’s no surprise that tea has accumulated its share of health claims and misconceptions. So, before you put the kettle on, let’s get to the bottom of what’s really in your cup. Myth: Different varieties of tea come from different plants.

processing. Growing conditions, harvesting practices and processing techniques also influence a tea’s flavor and chemical composition. In other words, the tea aisle may look like a botanical garden, but many of those familiar varieties have the same roots. Herbal beverages are a different story. Peppermint, chamomile, ginger, hibiscus and other popular “teas” are made from different plants and don’t contain tea leaves unless they’re blended with actual tea.

Regarded for thousands of years in the East as a key to good health, happiness, and wisdom, tea has caught the attention of folks worldwide, who are discovering the many health benefits of different types of teas.

Fact: Most traditional teas come from the same plant. Black tea, green tea, oolong tea and white tea may look and taste dramatically different, but they all originate from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. The difference is what happens after the leaves are picked. Green tea is generally heated soon after harvesting to limit oxidation, helping preserve its characteristic color and flavor. Black tea undergoes more extensive oxidation, which gives it its darker color and stronger flavor. Oolong tea falls somewhere between the two, while white tea generally undergoes minimal

Myth: Adding milk cancels out tea’s health benefits. Fact: A splash of milk doesn’t automatically turn tea into an unhealthy beverage. Tea contains naturally occurring polyphenols, including catechins, which are antioxidants that have been widely studied for their potential role in human health. There has been debate over whether adding milk interferes with the absorption or activity of these compounds. Some research has suggested that milk proteins can interact with tea polyphenols, while other studies have found that drinking tea with milk does not eliminate its potential antioxidant effects. The bigger issue may be what else is going into the cup.

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oughly 27 percent of U.S. adults, including 62 percent of adults 65 and older, live with two or more chronic health conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having two or more chronic conditions is called multimorbidity. The most common combination of chronic conditions is high blood pressure and high cholesterol, affecting more than 30 million adults in the United States. Other common combinations include conditions that affect metabolism, the heart and blood vessels, and the muscles and joints, such as high blood pressure with arthritis or diabetes. Among men, the most common combinations are

high blood pressure with diabetes or heart disease. Among women, common combinations typically include high blood pressure with obesity, osteoarthritis, or depression. Adults 60 and older with multimorbidity have nearly twice the risk of death as adults who are healthy or have one condition. Studies from groups such as the National Institutes of Health show that up to 70 percent of deaths in older adults are associated with multimorbidity. Whether you are managing your own health or caring for a loved one, Brigit C. Palathra, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and Chief of Palliative Care at Mount Sinai South Nassau, recommends these tips to live better with multimorbidity: 1. Ask questions and use resources your doctor recommends to learn about your conditions and treatments. ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini may also be useful research tools, however, review the information they provide with your physician. 2. Track your health with a chart or journal and bring it to your appointments. Your daily health record can include your diet and

activities, medicines and supplements and when you take them, physical or mental changes, side effects, progress, and other health information. This can help you and your doctors update your care plan as needed and maintain your quality of life. 3. Stick to your health goals. Be specific about what you want from your care plan. Do you want to stay independent, keep doing your hobbies and exercise, or have more energy and stamina? Setting goals can help you and your doctors create a care plan that supports what matters to you.

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causing people to avoid family gatherings, community activities, or social events. Unfortunately, isolation may negatively affect cognitive and emotional health. Treating hearing difficulties can make communication easier and help you remain connected to the people and activities you enjoy. 4. Monitor Your Brain Health Early Early identification of hearing and cognitive changes allows you to take action sooner. Dr. Keith Darrow’s Brain Care Score focuses on 14 modifiable risk factors that may influence long-term brain health. Understanding your personal risk factors can help you

make informed decisions and create a proactive care plan. 5. Adopt Brain-Healthy Habits Regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, quality sleep, stress management, and meaningful social interaction all support brain health. Simple habits—such as walking, eating a Mediterranean-style diet, staying hydrated, and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule—can make a meaningful difference over time. Make September Your Time to Take Action Healthy aging is not only about adding years to your life—it is about protecting

your ability to remain connected, independent, and engaged. This Healthy Aging Month, make your hearing and brain health a priority. Call (516) 212-0691 today to learn more or schedule your comprehensive hearing and brain health evaluation. Plus, visit HBCABookOffer.com to request your FREE copy of Dr. Keith Darrow’s book, Preventing Decline: Advances in the Medical Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus. Find a local provider at ExcellenceInAudiology.org. Your hearing. Your brain. Your future. Take action today.

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Photoss courtesy Old Bethpage Village Restoration

From blue-ribbon entries to livestock and traditional crafts, the Long Island Fair celebrates the skills and pastimes of days gone by.

Step right up to history Timeless moments at the Long Island Fair By Karen Bloom

hen autumn arrives on Long Island, there’s one sure sign the season is in full swing: the return of the Long Island

Fair. Each year, Old Bethpage Village Restoration transforms into a bustling 19th-century county fair, where blue ribbons, livestock, handmade goods and old-fashioned competitions take center stage. It’s part history lesson, part family outing and part good, old-fashioned fun — a chance to trade the rush of modern life for the sights, sounds and pastimes of another era. And while the fair looks back, its appeal remains decidedly current. Now 184-years-old, the Long Island Fair is a longstanding community event powered by hundreds of volunteers who help set up and staff exhibits, booths and tents, demonstrate traditional crafts and keep the fairgrounds humming throughout the weekend.It’s also an opportunity for just about anyone to get in on the action. “The Long Island Fair is a one-of-a-kind family friendly event,” says Fair Director Gary Haglich. “It’s presented as a traditional country agricultural fair with open competition for all age groups, in classes such as home gardens, needlework, hobbies, horticulture and culinary. Visitors also enjoy a variety of entertainment, historical craft demonstrations, educational experiences, games, and contests, as well as livestock displays and old time Base Ball.” Gardeners, cooks, crafters, farmers and hobbyists are invited to enter their work in the fair’s friendly competitions. Thousands of exhibits are submitted each year, spanning an impressively eclectic range of categories — from pickles, jams and jellies to flowers, fruits, veggies, and more. Livestock, culinary creations and hobbies all vie for blue ribbons; there’s even a junior diivsion for kids. The fair is more than a nostalgic recreation, however. It holds a distinction that makes its history especially significant: It is the official New York State-recognized county fair for Queens,

Nassau and Suffolk counties. For visitors, the weekend offers a front-row seat to a Long Island that existed long before smartphones, shopping centers and today’s techobsessed lifestyle. Throughout the grounds, skilled craftspeople demonstrate trades that once were everyday necessities. Watch wool being spun, brooms being made and candles taking shape. Blacksmiths work metal, weavers demonstrate their craft and timber framers showcase the techniques used to build homes and barns generations ago. Younger fairgoers can join the action with corn-husking contests and potato sack races. Also the Flying Horses Carousel — a replica of a 19th-century folk-art carousel — provides a colorful spin through the past. Naturally, animals are a major attraction. The livestock barn is ﬁlled with cattle, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits and other creatures, offering families an up-close look at the animals that were central to rural life. History also comes alive through Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, who set up an encampment at the Village and present scheduled riding and • Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. shooting demonstrations. • $20, $15 seniors and The entertainment lineup keeps the atmosphere lively, too. Period ages 5-12. musicians and dancers share the grounds with children’s performers, • 1303 Round Swamp Road, brass bands, ﬁddlers, circus acts, a carnival sideshow and a comic Old Bethpage. ventriloquist. Visitors can also catch reenactments, an equestrian drill • For information, visit lifair.org team and much more. Another fall tradition is, of course, post-season baseball. It is always fun for fairgoers to watch the end-of-season championship matches of the nationally renowned Old Time Base Ball Leagues, an Old Bethpage Restoration institution. The teams represent actual Long Island clubs from the latter half of the 1800s. It’s an eclectic mix — and that’s precisely the charm. The Long Island Fair’s story began in 1842, when it was founded as the Queens County Agricultural Fair and held on vacant lots and local farms. In 1886, it moved to a permanent home at Old Country Road and Washington Avenue in Mineola. By 1899, it was known as the Mineola Fair. The fair continued to evolve with Long Island. It moved to Roosevelt Raceway in 1953 and, in 1970, found its current home at the newly opened Old Bethpage Village Restoration. At that point, it was renamed the Long Island Fair. Today, the fair has come full circle — in a manner of speaking. It is held on a recreation of the original Mineola Fairgrounds, tucked within Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s 200 acres. In an age of ever-faster everything, the Long Island Fair offers something refreshingly different: a chance to slow down, look around and enjoy a little bit of the past — complete with blue ribbons, barnyard animals, handmade treasures and plenty of fairground fun. Some traditions simply know how to stick around.

Few musicians have made an instrument as instantly recognizable as Kenny G has made the saxophone. After billions of streams and millions of albums sold, the smooth-jazz superstar is still blowing audiences away, turning the sax into a global phenomenon. The best-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, he has sold more than 75 million records worldwide and amassed 1.5 billion streams, along with many awarrds along the way. His music has also become part of everyday life around the world — particularly his signature song “Going Home,” which is famously played at closing time in venues throughout Asia. At the heart of Kenny G’s enduring appeal is his ability to make the sax sing with warmth and emotion. With decades in the spotlight, he continues to ﬁnd new ways to push instrumental music forward.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at LiveNation.com. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

Double Vision The 1970s and ‘80s come alive with Double Vision’s“Foreigner Experience.” Composed of some New York City’s top professional rock musicians, the band delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess in bring audiences all the hits while honoring Foreigner’s legacy. The band brings to life the unforgettable hits that have deﬁned generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. They are joined by special guest Frontier for an authentic Foreigner and Journey tribute.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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CALENDAR • Contact: Marie at: (516) 459-8513 or email oceansidechorale@gmail. com

Malverne Village-wide Garage Sale

Find bargains galore as you go through the village and see what residents have for sale! Discounted permit fees are $10.

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Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Storybook Stroll. Little listeners are invited to participate in a guided stroll through the Gardens, with a reading of “Too Many Pumpkins” by Linda White. The new and improved stroll route starts out at the map stand. Along the way, discover nature’s wonders, in the formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and handson craft for each child to take home.

• Where: Village of Malverne • Time: Throughout the day • Contact: (516) 599-1200

’We the People’

Celebrate 250 years of American independence with an evening of music inspired by the American experience when Old Westbury Gardens ensemble-in-residence Poetica Musica presents We the People: USA at 250. Featuring Poetica Musica artists Barry Crawford (flute), Oren Fader (guitar), William Anderson (guitar), Molly Morkoski (piano), and Eleanor Valkenburg (mezzosoprano), the program showcases works by some of America’s most celebrated composers, including Aaron Copland, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, William Bolcom, Katherine Hoover, and Robert Beaser. Among the highlights are Beaser’s Mountain Songs for flute and guitar, selections from Copland’s vocal repertoire, piano rags by Joplin and Bolcom, and Hoover’s evocative solo flute work Kokopelli. A pre-concert talk begins at 7:30 p.m., a Meetthe-Artists reception in the West Porch follows performance. $30, $25 seniors and students. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8-9:30 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Jazzin’ with Richard Elliot

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

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Farm Fest

Check out the Malverne PBA’s Farm Fest at Crossroads Farm.

• Where: 480 Hempstead Ave, Malverne • Time: Noon-5 p.m.

Storybook Stroll

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

‘Havin’ a good time’…

Queen-mania is coming back to Long Island. Almost Queen returns to the Paramount with a high-voltage tribute to one of rock’s most legendary bands, complete with soaring vocals, Brian May-style guitar riffs, four-part harmonies and the theatrical swagger that made Queen unforgettable. Fronted by Joseph Russo as the charismatic Freddie Mercury, with Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor, Almost Queen delivers a meticulously crafted recreation of the Queen experience. From the authentic costumes to faithful renditions of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “Somebody to Love,” every detail is designed to capture the grandeur, precision • Where: The Paramount, 370 and sheer fun of a Queen concert. It’s more than a collection of greatest hits — it’s a New York Ave., Huntington full-throttle trip into the world of Queen, performed by musicians whose chemistry and • Time: 8 p.m. attention to detail have earned the tribute act a devoted following. Expect big vocals, • Contact: ticketmaster.com bigger guitar and plenty of reasons to get out of your seat. or paramountny.com

Links of Joy

Celebrate Sukkot by decorating Long Island Children’s Museum Sukkah. Create colorful chains to adorn our outdoor space while learning about this joyful holiday at the drop-in program. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Malverne Football presentation

Malverne Historical and Preservation Society welcomes all to a program on history of Malverne Football. • Where: 369 Ocean Ave., Malverne • Time: 2-4 p.m. • Contact: (516) 587-9727

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Long Island Choral Society Auditions

The Long Island Choral Society seeks new members for its 98th season. The 2026-27 season opens with a unique opportunity to perform a somewhat pared down version of the beautiful and massive Berlioz Requiem, suitable for a smaller choir and orchestra. In December, the choir’s very

popular annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, Part One plus Hallelujah Chorus, will be presented, followed by a third concert in the Spring, music TBA. Auditions are by appointment only. Those interested can schedule an audition via e-mail to audition.info@lics.org. If you love to sing, consider this opportunity to be part of the longest continuously performing musical group on Long Island! • Where: Garden City Community Church, 245 Stewart Ave., Garden City • Time: By appointment, also Oct. 5 • Contact: lics.org

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Pumpkin Painting

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families for some season fun! Head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to decorate your own mini pumpkin. All supplies provided, just bring your creativity! All children require an adult participant. Registration required. $27, $25 ages 62+, $20 children. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 4-6 p.m.; also Oct. 2 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

On stage

Adelphi University’s Department of Theater presents Nick Payne’s Olivier award-winning “Constellations,” a play about free will and friendship; quantum multiverse theory, love and honey. Roland is a beekeeper. Marianne is a quantum physicist. What are their odds of falling in love? With infinite moments that can change the trajectory of a life, it’s anyone’s guess how cosmic collision is possible. This play moves from the question of “what if,” to a poignant picture of “what is” — in this love story about the odds of a beekeeper and quantum physicist falling in love.

Crossroads Farm Fall Family Festival

Come out for some fall fun at Crossroads! Each Saturday and Sunday of October. • Where: 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne • Time: Noon-6 p.m., through Oct. 25 • Contact: (516) 341-0075

Fall Festival and Classic Car Show

Come check out Malverne’s 33rd annual Classic Car Show, hosted by the Malverne Chamber of Commerce. • Where: Malverne commuter parking lot near Connolly Station, Hempstead Avenue • Time: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Contact: malvernechamber ofcommerce.com

• Where: Adelphi University Black Box Theatre, 1 South Ave., Garden City • Time: 6:30 p.m.; through Oct. 4, times vary • Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or call (516) 877-4000

Oceanside Chorale seeks new members

The Oceanside Chorale is reaching out for new members to join and sing. All sections are needed. Concerts include Veterans Day program at Oceanside Library in November and a holiday concert at Fulton Avenue School in December. • Where: Fulton Avenue School, 3252 Fulton Ave., Oceanside • Time: Weekly Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. FRED THAGGARD, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 23, 2019 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee and Extending Time to Set Sale Pursuant to CPLR § 2004 duly entered on August 5, 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 October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 11 Scaneateles Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 415 and Lots 881-884. Approximate amount of judgment is $560,198.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601444/2018. Referee does not accept cash, only bank or certified checks made payable to Sanford Strenger, Esq., as referee. Sanford Strenger, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 162170 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JOAN MORRIS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 24, 2023 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee entered on October 29, 2024, 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 October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 77 Alden Court, Malverne, NY 11565. 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, Section 38, Block 20 and Lot 474. Approximate amount of judgment is $754,838.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003452/2014. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 254708-1 162327

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU; Index No.: 613270/2023 Filed August 17, 2023 MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC V. JANICE GALIOTO A/K/A JANICE L. GALIOTO , INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR-AT-LAW; LORI GALIOTO , HEIR-ATLAW; ; JODI THOMAIDIS , HEIR-ATLAW; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN P. GALIOTO; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN P. GALIOTO YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in the above

captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action may answer to appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Supplemental Summons and Amended Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the publication and protect your property. Sending payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT LLC AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. To the above named defendants: The foregoing Publication is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. JEFFREY A GOODSTEIN, A.J.S.C, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated August 28, 2026 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage on the property located 330 Charles Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552 Section: 35 Block: Q-02

Lot: 97 Nassau County is designated as the place of trial based upon the location of the property being foreclosed. Attorneys for Plaintiff: STERN & EISENBERG, PC, 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 T:(516) 630-0288. 162253 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Asphalt Repair and Maintenance Contract H2M Project No.: WHWD2650 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the West Hempstead Water District (Owner) at the office of the Water District, 575 Birch Street, West Hempstead, New York 11552, until 10:00 A.M., Prevailing Time on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1-845-651-3845, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website: h2mplanroom.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), paid by credit card. Please note REV and h2mplanroom.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders

via email and will be available at 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 REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. There are no certified check or bid bond requirements. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEST HEMPSTEAD WATER DISTRICT Kenneth P. Wenthen, Jr. C. John Sparacio Carl Kolansky DATED: SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 162451 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MALVERNE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the MALVERNE VILLAGE HALL, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 and will hear the following cases at 7:00 PM: Lev & Galina Sinayev 236 Rider Ave.; Residential “B” District HVAC Permit Application #2025-0718 Proposes to maintain and legalize the installation of one exterior inverter for ductless split A/C system in front yard. Daniel Caragher 49 N Cambridge St.; Residential “B” District HVAC Permit Application #2026-0365 Proposes to install one exterior inverter for ductless split A/C system in front yard. Michael Dubon 141 Wright Ave.; Residential “B” District Building Permit Application #2026-0599 Proposes to construct new second floor addition over existing one story areas. Gabriele Casella 28 Clifford Ct.; Residential “B” District Building Permit

Application #2026-0622 Proposes to construct new two story single family dwelling over finished basement with full bathroom; front porch; and outside basement entrance. Building Permit Application #2026-0638 Proposes to install outside basement entrance. 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: September 11, 2026 162452 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 10/07/2026 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 527/26. - 528/26. WEST HEMPSTEAD - Aldad & Sons Realty Inc., Renewal of grants: variance in off-street parking; Use part of office building for place of public assembly & amusement (Billiard Parlor)., N/s Hempstead Tpke., 163.92’ E/o Greenway St., a/k/a 510 Hempstead Tpke. 537/26. - 538/26. WEST HEMPSTEAD - Doron Arye & Tobi Tikva Keller, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard average setback, construct 1-story front addition, front porch & 2nd story addition all attached to dwelling; Special exception to maintain shed higher & larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum on all sides., S/s Colonade Rd., 356.85’ S/o Knollwood Dr., a/k/a 589 Colonade

Rd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in West Hempstead within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 162440 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST KEVIN D. WILLIAMS, TERRELL STALEY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 28, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 274 Coventry Road, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Lakeview in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35 Block 514 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment $672,939.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604974/2023. For sale

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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

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Claire galofaro’s family; Sebastian galofaro, son, left; Vincent galofaro, Husband; Claire galofaro; Emily galofaro, daughter and michael galofaro, Son celebrated her honoring of as a ‘Woman of distinction.’

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West Hempstead and East Rockaway varsity football players joined forces this season after the two districts merged their programs participation has declined.

Claire Galofaro’s volunteer A shared team takes the spirit earns recognition field to remain playing By SEAN KENNEDY

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A West Hempstead woman stood out among her peers as one of Long Island’s best, as Claire Galofaro was honored as a ‘Woman of Distinction’ by New York State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin. Galofaro has been a longtime volunteer within the West Hempstead community, having served in various roles with the West Hempstead ParentTeacher Association (PTA), eventually earning the role of co-president. Sparked by a desire to give back to the community as her children were growing up, Galofaro worked her way up from class parent to co-president, handling different responsibilities at every turn. “At the time, I first had my oldest daughter going to school, and I just knew that I always wanted to be a parent that was involved somehow,” said Galofaro. “From there, I started out being a class parent when my daughter was in kindergarten, and my duties grew from there.” During her time at the PTA, Galofaro accomplished a few projects, including the construction of a teacher’s welcome garden at the Cornwell Avenue Elementary School. “That was one accomplishment that

we were happy to be able to help fundraising and contribute towards,” said Galofaro. “We all worked very hard, and it was incredibly rewarding to see that project through from start to finish.” In addition to her work with the PTA, Galofaro has previously worked with Girl Scout Troop 1107. She also currently serves as a treasurer, committee member, and leader for West Hempstead’s Boy Scout Troop 240. “My oldest son is an Eagle Scout, and my younger son is a Life Scout, working on his Eagle,” said Galofaro. “I’ve been involved with the scouting community for around nine years, and it’s been incredibly rewarding.” No matter the organization, Galofaro brings the same energy and attitude that earned her a valued honor like that of the Woman of Distinction. “She’s incredibly dedicated,” said Laurene Baumann, who has worked alongside Galofaro at the PTA, Boys and Girls Scouts. “She’s a true team player. She was always the one that, if there was nobody raising their hand to organize something, she always volunteered, no matter what.” This is the second time that Galofaro has been honored as a Woman of Distinction, having earned the honor from New York State Assemblyman Brian Curran in 2018.

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coached with him. Carre is now serving as Pajer’s defensive coordinator on the combined team. “We have two communities becoming one, which is awesome,” Pajer said. “They bring up the word family, they bring up the word togetherness, they’re laughing with each other, they’re joking with each other, they’re hugging each other. You would never know they’re from different schools.” Pajer is leading the combined team as head coach, assisted by Carre and coaches from both schools. The team, nicknamed “Rocks,” practices at East Rockaway, but both schools will host games this season. The players initially came together at a spring minicamp and continued working through preseason preparations. Players from both schools have practiced together and taken part in activities designed to build team chemistry. Jayden Romeo, a 17-year-old West Hempstead student, is embracing the merger as an opportunity to help build something new. “We just want to show them that we can be something together,” Romeo said. “We’ve been building good chemistry together and putting everybody in their right spots, so I think we could be successful.” Tristen Rose, a 16-year-old East Rockaway student, also sees the merger as an opportunity for the combined team to exceed expectations. “We’re just looking to be one of those teams that everyone doesn’t mess with,” Rose said. The merger brings together two programs coming off different seasons. West Hempstead finished 4-4 in 2025 before losing to eventual Nassau County Conference IV champion Seaford in the first round of the playoffs. East

Rockaway finished 2-6 after losing quarterback Mike Tizio to an injury early in the season and dealing with depth issues. The combined roster gives the team additional depth while allowing younger West Hempstead players to remain at the appropriate level rather than moving junior varsity athletes, including ninth-graders, to varsity. It also gives seniors an opportunity to finish their high school careers on the football field. The arrangement extends beyond football. Cheerleading is also being incorporated into the shared structure. Both communities will have opportunities to support the team at home. West Hempstead will host one Homecoming game this Saturday, against Elmont, while East Rockaway’s homecoming is scheduled for Oct. 9, against North Shore. The combined team entered the season as the No. 5 seed in Conference IV. The coaches see the merger as an opportunity for students to develop relationships and become part of a larger group with a shared goal. Those connections have already begun to develop through practices and media events, while parents from both communities have socialized at events including a team barbecue. For Carre, the merger also carries personal significance because of his longstanding connection to East Rockaway and its coaching staff. His history with Pajer and other coaches has helped ease challenges that can accompany combining two programs, allowing the staffs to focus on the players. “Our community has changed significantly, so we didn’t have enough kids,” Carre said. “Now, not only do they have a chance to play, they have a chance to be competitive and be successful as individuals and teammates.”

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wo weeks ago, we commemorated the attacks of 25 years ago and the courage and spirit of the American people, which moved the United States to rise from the ashes of that tragedy. It was so encouraging to see that Sept. 11 isn’t forgotten. The feeling of encouragement from those observances will remain a lasting memory for me. Rosemary and I began this year’s anniversary by attending the ceremony at the Towers of Freedom 9/11 Military Monument at John Burns Park in Massapequa. That annual remembrance is coordinated by two retired first responders, FDNY Lt. Frank Haskell and NYPD Detective Tommy Smith. Haskell lost two cousins on 9/11, Tom and Tim Haskell. Both were FDNY members, Tom a battalion commander and Tim a firefighter. I first met Haskell at Tim’s wake, just days after Sept. 11, and was struck by his determination to ensure that none of the victims had died in vain. Several years

later, Haskell and Smith told me of their dream to build a military monument and a memorial area where family members and patriots could come and be alone with their prayers and memories. For others, this project would have been an impossible dream, but they made it happen. The towers and the memorial area are truly inspiring, as is the annual ceremony. This year’s crowd at John Burns Park was the largest ever. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joe Saladino and Firefighter Ken Haskell, Tom and Tim’s brother, spoke. There was mournful violin music, stirring patriotic songs sung aloud and prayers from local clergy. I was privileged to be asked to speak. The ceremony concluded with a helicopter dropping white roses on the crowd. It was particularly moving afterward to talk with family members and friends of 9/11 victims who were once again reliving the horrors of that fateful day, but had never lost their faith in America. As we do every year, Rosemary and I then visited Holy Rood Cemetery, in Westbury, where our good friends Michael Boyle and his father, Jimmy, are buried. Michael was a firefighter

who had finished his tour shortly before the north tower was struck, but returned — and died in the towers’ collapse. Jimmy was a retired FDNY firefighter who had twice been elected president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association. That morning he had been at his office in Brooklyn, where he worked for the district attorney. When he saw the towers being attacked from his office window, Jimmy left and raced across the Brooklyn Bridge. After he arrived at the World Trade Center, he barely escaped the falling debris that killed his son. Until he died of cancer in 2019, Jimmy was a fierce advocate of preserving the memory of 9/11 victims. Many are buried at Holy Rood, where a polished black marble memorial bearing their names was constructed in their honor. Every year, Seaford hosts a ceremony at Seaford High School, honoring five graduates who were killed: the Haskells; John Perry, of the NYPD; and Robert Sliwak and Michael Wittenstein, of Cantor Fitzgerald. The turnout there, too, was the largest ever, overflowing the front grounds and lawn of the high school. Family members and friends of the vic-

he crowds at 9/11 observances have grown, and the ceremonies still move us.

tims were joined by hundreds of residents, as well as the Nassau Police Pipe Band and the Seaford High School band. The principal speakers were Nassau Police Commissioner Pat Ryder and Ken Haskell, and the Rev. Joe Fitzgerald, the pastor of St. William the Abbot Church, gave a moving invocation. I also spoke, and, like Haskell, decried the growing tendency among elected officials to minimize American exceptionalism and the lasting threat from America-hating terrorists. The evening concluded with the singing of “God Bless America.” Sunday morning was dark and rainy as we made our way to St. William’s for Mass. At the church we saw Haskell; his wife, Genene, and their son, Ryan, who is an usher; and Ken’s mother, Maureen, in their usual seats. Fitzgerald was the celebrant, and discussed the meaning of 9/11, including, as he looked toward the Haskells, the lasting suffering of family members of those who died. As at Friday’s remembrance ceremony, the concluding hymn at Sunday Mass was “God Bless America,” sung by the entire congregation and followed by loud, respectful applause. Yes, Sept. 11 will always be remembered. God bless America. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@liherald.com.

Bridging the gap as Emi turns 18

ow can I possibly connect with my granddaughter Emi, who is turning 18 in the age of Trump and A.I. and ICE? How can she know me, a boomer with anti-Vietnam War creds? Social scientists have debated for years whether nature or nurturing has the greatest influence on developing children. Is it DNA or parental influence that determines how the newborn becomes the teen who develops into the adult and then the old man or woman? Recently I’ve come to believe that the strongest influence on developing human beings is the times in which they live. Try as I might, summoning all the empathy I possess, I simply can’t know what it was like to endure the London Blitz during World War II. Or the Dust Bowl in America, or the Holocaust, all of which changed the way people lived and thought. The history of our time molds us in

indelible ways. As my youngest grandchild turns 18 this month, I realize we must work to bridge the widening generational gap. This struck me on Sept. 11. I don’t think my granddaughter finds sunny September days threaded with dread. But I do, remembering 9/11 with all its cutting edges. The disbelief. The falling man. The violent collapses. Our firefighters running to their deaths. Emi was born in 2004. Sept. 11 is history for her, the way the attack on Pearl Harbor is for me — something you read about but didn’t experience. Not the way it was for her grandfather, my husband, who walked home from the city that day, over the 59th Street Bridge. The times of my life informed me in ways that she can’t understand. And I don’t know what it was like being a young teenager through the awful social deprivation of the pandemic. I have little understanding of her connection to social media and devices that influence her thinking and behavior. The common ground between us is shrinking. I want to be more than Grandma, a real person,

a friend to her. I want to understand her interests and fears and how she sees her place in the world. Eighteen is a big birthday. Emi can now serve in the Army, or adopt a child. I want to know her and her dreams. Even though the historical markers are different. Even though I can’t give her back the sterile years of pandemic isolation, I want to understand it and make the loss of time and experience less painful. I hope we may grow closer in coming years by talking about the times of our lives, and how historic events blended with DNA to make us who we are. I was a child in the before times — before TV, before A.C., before most vaccines and before there was any suggestion that our own political leaders might undermine the pillars of our democracy for their own financial gain and power. Our experience with media was realitybased, not trickery and misinformation. I took the word of Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Morrow as the best version of the truth. When the government said kids needed the polio vaccine, we lined

t’s a big birthday, and I want to know my granddaughter, and her dreams.

up. We proudly saw America as a beacon of freedom. When TV emerged, no one imagined that screens would eventually take over our lives. We went to schools where the teachers were widely supported, and we learned to read and write. My parents loved this country without reserve, and we carried that sense of security with us as we matured: that we lived in the greatest, most generous country in the world, the country others turned to for help and leadership. Emi lives in a country now populated by people who are increasingly dazed by screens and social media drivel. We gave her and her generation a pandemic that changed her forever. She and her friends missed a year of socialization and absorbed the fear filling the hearts and minds of her parents. She is an adult now in a society riven with violence and grotesque public behavior by a cadre of untrustworthy leaders. She and her friends learn from social media that they must be taller or shorter or quieter or more outgoing. How will she know that she is enough, and it is her job, whatever she does, to simply leave the world a better place? Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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walked into one of my favorite brunch spots in Woodbury with my two school-aged children in tow — one sleep-deprived from a sleepover and the other as hangry as a growing boy could be. As we opened the menus, I glanced anxiously at my children, both nearing meltdown territory. Then I noticed three children at the next table sitting in zombie-like states, staring at iPads propped between stacks of pancakes and waffles. I thought, “It would be so easy to stop the crankiness with one swipe. Should we give them our phones so we can actually talk and enjoy brunch?” The exhausted mother in me was tempted. The clinical psychologist in me knew better: absolutely not. For two decades I have worked with children, parents and families. Whether in my office, giving a speech, leading a workshop or discussing parenting on social media, I hear remarkably consistent hopes. Parents want their children to become happy, successful and independent adults. I would argue that hap-

piness and success depend, at least in part, on independence. And one quality runs through all three — resilience. Resilience is the ability to face stress, uncomfortable emotions and setbacks, recover from them, and trust in one’s capacity to manage challenges. But to develop resilience, children must first experience manageable amounts of stress, discomfort and disappointment. Without that crucial first step, resilience cannot grow. Many Gen X and millennial parents have developed a pattern of removing obstacles for their children. We solve their problems, intervene in friendship conflicts and rush to relieve their boredom, frustration or sadness. Perhaps we’re trying to give them the support we wish we’d received. Perhaps family life is so busy that we simply don’t have time for a 20-minute meltdown. Or perhaps we’re unwilling to tolerate our own discomfort when we watch our children struggle. Whatever the reason, it’s time to look inward. Rescuing children from every ordinary hardship may feel loving, and certainly makes life easier in the moment, but it can undermine their long-term

development. When we routinely hand children a screen to help them escape an uncomfortable feeling or challenge, we remove an opportunity for them to practice coping. Avoidance is the attempt to escape discomfort rather than learning to tolerate and work through it. It provides immediate relief, which is precisely why it’s so appealing. But that relief can reinforce avoidance, making children more likely to escape the next difficult experience instead of confronting it. Avoidance can be a resilience killer. It gives children permission to opt out of doing hard things and experiencing difficult emotions. It also deprives them of the opportunity to recover, one of the defining features of resilience. When we turn on the TV, hand over an iPad or allow a teenager to scroll through social media whenever stress, boredom or frustration arises, the screen becomes an avoidance tool. The child may feel better temporarily, but misses the chance to discover, “This feeling is uncomfortable, but I can handle it.” That discovery builds self-efficacy,

et rid of devices? No, but pause and consider when and why they’re used.

the belief that we can take action, manage challenges and influence what happens next. Self-efficacy grows when children complete tasks, solve problems and move through challenges with independence. Two-year-olds may understand this better than we do when they insist, “I do it!” Beneath the defiance is a healthy developmental message: “Please step back long enough for me to discover what I can do.” As a working mother, I understand that parents are tired, stressed and stretched thin. Screens make life easier in countless ways. I’m not recommending that families eliminate them. I’m urging parents to pause and consider when and why they’re being used. Is the screen providing intentional entertainment, connection or education, or is it being used to make an uncomfortable moment disappear? The next time you feel tempted to hand over a screen to prevent boredom, frustration or a meltdown, pause. Your child may be unhappy for a few minutes. But in that small, imperfect moment, they may also begin learning something far more enduring: “I can handle this.” Jolie Silva, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, chief operating officer of New York Behavioral Health and president of the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse.

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