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West Hempstead resident Peri Finkelstein released her debut memoir, “The Velvet Bow and Other Dark Sh*t,” last month, sharing her experiences with disability, personal growth and self-advocacy.

Peri tells her story, on her terms By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com

For West Hempstead resident Peri Finkelstein, writing a memoir meant confronting painful memories, challenging expectations and telling her story on her own terms. Finkelstein, 26, who lives with muscular dystrophy, is the founder and CEO of Team Peri Foundation. Her memoir “The Velvet Bow and Other Dark Sh*t,” was published by Lucky Book Publishing on Sept. 9. It explores disability, medical challenges, bullying, education and personal growth.

Through emotional honesty and dark humor, Finkelstein hopes readers will see her as a whole person rather than someone defined by her rare form of the disorder. The idea of writing a book had been on Finkelstein’s mind since she was a student in middle school, but she didn’t begin to put her story on paper until 2024, when she was working on a TED Talk, a recorded public speaking presentation. A turning point came when she began using a Freewrite, a distraction-free digital writing device that connects to a computer, which helped her write much of the book in about two months. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Tennis group honors Herald Sports Editor Among the 25 awards that the United States Tennis Association handed out Association at its 36th Annual Long Island Region awards dinner, one went to Herald Community Media’s sports editor Tony Bellissimo. With the help of an outstanding staff of freelance reporters, Bellissimo received the Press Service Award given to an individual, company, retailer or news organization that goes above and beyond to support Long Island tennis. He was also the recipient of this award in 2015. After serving 13 years as a freelance sports reporter for Herald Community Media, Bellissimo joined the company as its full-time sports editor in the summer of 2007. In addition to providing the majority of weekly sports content for the large Nassau County based chain, which also publishes special sections previewing football, basketball, and multiple spring sports, Bellissimo oversees a staff of eight freelance sportswriters and a dozen freelance sports photographers. Before joining the Herald on a full-time basis, he worked the National Football League beat for nine years and held the title of NFL Editor at College and Pro Football Newsweekly. The Oct. 14 dinner was at the Sea Cliff Manor. — Staff report

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Members of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church gathered Oct. 4 to celebrate the West Hempstead congregation’s history of faith, fellowship and community service.

A historical celebration of faith at St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church brought its congregation and the West Hempstead community together Oct. 4 for an anniversary celebration honoring the church’s history of faith, fellowship and service. The celebration included a worship service centered on children and families, followed by a community gathering with food, coffee and anniversary activities. St. Andrew’s held its first worship service on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1947. In the years following World War II, congregation members helped construct the church using available materials, including surplus airplane crates repurposed as flooring.

Zoey Caleca, 11, a parishioner at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, was selected to carry a ceremonial kite during the anniversary celebration.

The church has remained active in West Hempstead through programs such as Little Saints Preschool, Vacation Bible School and community outreach initiatives. Little Saints Preschool is also marking its 25th anniversary this year, having opened Sept. 11, 2001. The anniversary gathering offered an opportunity to recognize generations of church members while celebrating St. Andrew’s continued commitment to welcoming families and serving the surrounding community. — Alyssa R. Griffin

Pastor Mary Button displayed response cards to parishioners during the anniversary celebration at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church.

Liz Salimbene and her son, Dominic, 14, look through an old church directory during St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church’s anniversary celebration.

Elaine McGrath and Dawn Feeley look through a historic photograph during St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church’s anniversary celebration.

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Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction.

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

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The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society celebrated the village’s football history during a community event highlighting memorable seasons, including the undefeated 1990-91 team that did not allow a single point.

Malverne football history takes center stage The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society held its History of Malverne Football event last Sunday. As part of the society’s monthly event series, the organization highlighted moments from the village’s football history, showcasing them at the society’s historic house for residents of all ages to see. “Malverne has a storied history,” trustee Trevor Loew said. “If someone walks out of here with something they didn’t know when they walked in here, I think it’s a win.” Several children came out for the event as well, which featured free NFL POP! and NFL MINI POP!s for attendees and a free raffle ticket for an NFL crushed ice maker. The society highlighted the 1990-91 football season, when Malverne went undefeated at 8-0 without allowing an opponent to score. Current Malverne head coach Kito Lockwood was a member of that team. “We just want to bring people together, talk about history and get in the house,” he said. “We just want people to have a love for history and kind of an understanding of what Malverne’s all about.” The events are designed to bring residents into the historic house while exploring different aspects of Malverne’s history. The society has been organizing the events for more than two years, bringing the community together through its local history, with past themes including baseball, scout-

ing and the society’s 40th anniversary. “We just had our 40th anniversary in June, and we look forward to many more years,” trustee Phil Ballin said. “We’ve been very successful, and we look forward to another successful year.” The society also hosts community events throughout the year, including a Christmas gala and spring whiskey-and-cigar evenings. The roughly 175-year-old historic house has also served as a gathering place for community and civic activities. “This is a very small knit community,” he said. “Our attendance is growing in affairs, and it just brings the community together and that’s what we’ve been doing for the last 40 years.” The roughly 175-year-old house serves as a small museum and has long been a gathering place for civic and community involvement. “It’s your quintessential American town,” Loew said. The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society works to collect, organize and preserve historical information and artifacts related to Malverne and surrounding communities while making those materials available to the public. For more information, visit MalverneHistory.org.

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The West Hempstead School District has welcomed Jessica Rivera as the new principal of George Washington School. Rivera comes to West Hempstead after previously serving as an assistant principal at Baldwin High School. While in Baldwin, she supported college and career readiness, managed safety and student support matters, and collaborated with families and community partners. She also helped develop programs that allowed students to explore future careers, build leadership skills and prepare for life outside the classroom. “One of the things I appreciate most about West Hempstead is how incredibly welcoming the staff and community have been,” Rivera said. “From the very beginning, I have felt supported, valued and genuinely embraced as part of the West Hempstead family. I’m grateful to be part of a community where relationships, collaboration and a shared commitment to our students are so clearly valued.” Rivera’s career began as a special education teacher in the New York City Department of Education before she became a dual-language teacher in the Huntington School District. She later transitioned into school leadership, serving as dean of students at Jack Abrams STEM School and Huntington’s Finley Middle School. Rivera brings a diverse background in education, including special education, ele-

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Jessica Rivera is settling into her new role as principal of George Washington School in West Hempstead, bringing experience in special education, dual-language instruction and school leadership. mentary dual-language instruction and school administration. She holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Old Westbury, a master’s degree in instructional technology from Fort Hays State University in Kansas and a post-master’s advanced graduate cer-

tificate in school leadership from Stony Brook University. “I feel like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be,” she said. “I look forward to becoming part of this wonderful family that has already been established and seeing

what I can bring that’s new to it.” As Rivera takes on her new role as principal, she said she is focused on supporting instruction while recognizing the strengths of each student and helping students feel valued, supported and challenged to reach their fullest potential. “Right now I’m really just trying to be intentional about listening and learning before doing anything else,” Rivera said. “Rather than just sitting in my office, I’m trying to make myself as visible as possible.” Her experience in both the classroom and administration has helped shape her collaborative approach to leadership. “Jessica brings experience at both the elementary and secondary levels, and she is a leader who puts students first and knows that the best schools grow out of trusted partnerships with children, families and the teachers and staff who serve them,” Superintendent Daniel Rehman said. “She brings fresh energy and a clear vision to our community, and I am confident that our students will thrive with her at the helm. We are fortunate to have her in West Hempstead.” Rivera said she is excited to bring her experience and leadership to the West Hempstead community while continuing to learn about the school and its students, staff and families. “I’m very excited to be here. I’m very happy to be here and I’m hoping that energy transcends into the building, and to the students as well,” Rivera said.

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

GAMES TO WATCH Friday, Oct. 23 Football: Glen Cove at Hewlett .................................. 6 p.m. Football: Manhasset at Plainedge........................6:30 p.m. Football: Syosset at Freeport................................6:30 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 31 Boys and Girls Cross-Country: Nassau County Class I, II and III Championsips at Bethpage State Park ........ 10a.m., 10:25a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 1:55 p.m.

Seaford controlled both sides of the ball in Saturday’s key Conference IV football showdown against Malverne to stay in command of one of the top seeds for the upcoming Conference IV playoffs. The Vikings won their third game in a row with a 28-0 victory over the Mules on a cloudy fall afternoon at R ay B u ck l e y F i e l d o f Dreams. The dominant Homecoming performance put Seaford (4-2) in strong position with two regular season games remaining as the Vikings gear up for the postseason and a chance to repeat as c o u n t y c h a m p i o n s. T h e Mules are also 4-2. “We’re back healthy now after being fairly banged up in the first couple games and we pretty much have all our guys back now,” Seaford third-year year coach Mike McHugh said. “This is really the first g ame since the beginning of the year we had everyone.” The Vikings took control early against Malverne with junior quar terback Finn Curry finding senior running back Mikey Kofod for a 9-yard first-quarter touchdown pass to make it 7-0 following a Vincent Catalfomo extra point. Senior wide receiver Jackson Pignataro extended the lead with a six-year touchdown reception from Curry to make it 14-0 after the first quarter. Kofod hauled in another 9-yard touchdown catch from Curry to make it 21-0 Seaford at halftime. The versatile v

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Malverne’s Isaiah Smith, left, and Seaford’s Carmine Pandolfno collided last Saturday during the Vikings’ 28-0 win. Kofod then capped off his big offensive day with a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. “When Michael Calvacca went down with a broken collarbone he stepped up with-

out any hesitation,” McHugh said of Kofod who had five receptions for 52 yards and 56 yards rushing to go along with his three total touchdowns. “He stepped right into the starting role.”

Curry also had a big allaround day going 15 for 23 with 181 yards passing and three touchdowns. The starting signal caller, who leads Nassau County in passing yards, also rushed for 46 yards on 17 attempts. Nick Paluzzi was another big receiving target of Curry with the senior wide receiver recording four catches for 62 yards. Brock Conway, Carmine Pandolfino and Pignataro all had two catches. T h e Vi k i n g s ’ d e f e n s e recorded its second shutout in three weeks with Brady Falk and Anthony Foglia both recording a sack apiece. McHugh credited Conway with leading the defensive effort at middle linebacker and recording some key tackles. “The kid just has great instincts and flows to the ball,” McHugh said of Conway. “He’s a game changer.” Malverne saw its threegame winning streak snapped with its offense kept out of the end zone just eight days after a dominant 34-6 win at Island Trees. Senior quarterback Isaiah Smith, who rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns in the Locust Valley win, was limited to 31 yards against Seaford. Jamir Houston finished the day 35 rushing yards on 10 attempts. “They had a good defensive strategy upfront and their defensive line played very well,” longtime Malverne head coach Kito Lockwood said. “We couldn’t get any movement up front with our offensive line.” Seaford visits 5-1 Floral Park next. The Mules host 5-1 North Shore.

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Lakeview residents beautified their train station on Oct. 10, hosting a community cleanup event. Volunteers went to the station and surrounding area to take out weeds, plant flowers, sweep, pick up garbage and more. They split up into groups to cover Donton Place, Woodfield Road, Eagle Avenue and other streets. The cleanup was hosted by the Lakeview Civic Association, who host two of these a year: one in fall and one in spring. For the president of the organization, William Anders, the cleanup being at Lakeview’s Long Island Rail Road station was crucial. “We felt like it was one of the more important places to create a visual,” Anders said, “so people stopping in our town can see just how beautiful the neighborhood is.” Contributions were also made by the Town of Hempstead’s Sanitation District Six, who swept the street next to the station with brooms as well as brought a street-sweeping truck to clean the streets. Members of the MTA Police Department and other MTA employees participated as well. Greek life organizations, like Alpha Phi Alpha and Groove Phi Groove, were there to support as well. Organizers provided service hours to anyone who need-

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Cilicia Jolly joined in the cleanup as she tackles the weeds along the station. ed them. While other cleanups had been held in previous years, the idea for the cleanup was brought back by Lakeview resident and Civic Association board member Aisha Demosthenes in 2021. While walking through the neighborhood, she would notice the garbage piling up around the station as well as overgrown

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since. The Civic Association was formed shortly after the first cleanup, Demosthenes being a founding member. While Demosthenes leads the project, there are many community members who help the project and participate in groundskeeping. Cilicia Jolly, who has been attending these events for the last four years, is one of these members. A gardener since she was 10 years old and a Lakeview resident since 2007, Jolly jumped on the opportunity to join this event to beautify the station. She said this is a great way to build Lakeview pride and for gardeners in the community to get more involved. “As they started planting things, they became concerned about the conditions of the area,” Jolly said. She added that, though many thought the train station and surrounding area was an “eyesore,” she has had people tell her how much better the place looks now. Demosthenes wants the train station to be a source of pride for residents and a pretty spot to greet newcomers or people coming through. “Lakeview is a very small but mighty town,” Desmothenes said. “This area welcomes folks into Lakeview. You have to come this way to drive into our community, so we deserve for it to look beautiful.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS By CHRISTINA ARLOTTA carlotta@liherald.com

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the second most common cancer among women in the United States, excluding skin cancers. Education can help people recognize warning signs, practice breast self-awareness and understand the vital importance of screening, evaluation and treatment.

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

Breast self-examinations, or the practice known as breast self-awareness, involves routine visual and physical checks to spot changes that may require medical attention. . In the shower, use the pads of the three middle fingers to check the entire breast and underarm area for lumps, applying varying levels of pressure. In front of a mirror, inspect breast shape, skin texture, and nipple appearance with arms relaxed at the sides. Then, rest the palms firmly on the hips to flex the chest muscles, checking any changes. Finally, lying down, place one arm behind the head and use the opposite hand to thoroughly examine the breast and underarm area. Self-examinations are not a substitute for recommended mammograms or clinical screenings. Anyone who notices unusual changes should consult a health care professional, even if recent screening results were normal.

Breast cancer treatment depends on the cancer’s type and stage, one’s overall health, menopausal status and personal preferences. Options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy, often used in combination. For stages I through III, treatment typically involves surgery and may include radiation therapy and medication before or after the procedure to shrink tumors or reduce the risk of recurrence. Stage IV breast cancer occurs when the disease spreads beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of the body, such as the bones, lungs, liver or brain. Although it is generally difficult to cure, treatment can help shrink tumors, slow the disease’s progression, relieve symptoms and extend survival.

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Caren Drageland, Carmen Garmen, firefighter Felisha Tucker and Rose Jackson, representing Access Career of Hempstead, came out for the annual fair.

Sixth annual Street Fair returns to Nassau Blvd. The West Hempstead Civic Association brought the community together for its sixth annual Nassau Boulevard Street Fair, featuring vendors, live entertainment and activities for families. The Oct. 18 fair stretched along Nassau Boulevard from Hempstead Avenue to Gaynor Place, transforming the roadway into a community gathering space where residents could enjoy an afternoon of shopping, entertainment and family fun. Vendors lined the street, offering visitors an opportunity to browse merchandise and connect with local businesses. A designated kids fun zone provided activities for younger attendees, while live entertainment added to the festive atmosphere. Now in its sixth year, the street fair has become a recurring community event organized by the West Hempstead Civic Association, bringing neighbors together and highlighting the area’s local businesses and community spirit. The event offered residents of all ages an opportunity to spend time together, explore Nassau Boulevard and enjoy a day of activities close to home. — Alyssa R. Griffin

Members of the Team Gotham youth travel soccer team sold raffle tickets during the Nassau Boulevard Street Fair to raise money for their team.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 240 joined the festivities at the sixth annual Nassau Boulevard Street Fair in West Hempstead.

The West Hempstead Civic Association’s sixth annual Nassau Boulevard Street Fair brought vendors, live entertainment and family-friendly activities to the stretch between Hempstead Avenue and Gaynor Place.

Gianna Forte, marketing lead, and Rita Brown Forte, owner of For Juice Sake, took part in the sixth annual Nassau Boulevard Street Fair in West Hempstead.

Finkelstein finds power in sharing her story “It’s my whole story,” Peri said. “Nothing left out. I see a world one way, and this is how I live my life. It’s not all rainbows and sunshine.” The memoir includes joyful memories, travel and humor, but also addresses hospital stays, academic challenges and instances in which her disability affected the way in which others treated her. “I have to write my truth — I have to write my story,” she said of her thinking while she wrote. “It’s for me and my own self-worth.” Finkelstein’s mother, Lori, said the memoir offers a fuller picture of her daughter, including experiences that some family members had not known about before reading the manuscript. “She was unbelievably fearless writing it, and now she’s promoting it,” Lori said. “She doesn’t have to accept what’s given to her. The book’s title reflects one of its central themes: refusing to accept what others believe a person should settle for. Finkelstein once received a gift of a hat with a velvet bow, despite her strong aversion to the texture of velvet. The experience became a metaphor for whether people must accept what is offered to them because of their circumstances or ask for something different. For Finkelstein, that question extends to the expectations of people with disabilities, and assumptions about their abilities

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West Hempstead author Peri Finkelstein shares her personal journey in her new memoir, “The Velvet Bow and Other Dark Sh*t,” challenging stereotypes about disability and encouraging others to embrace their individuality. and potential. Her mother said that educators sometimes underestimated her because of her medical and physical challenges, but she graduated from Adelphi University in 2022 and earned an MBA, Also from Adelphi, in 2023.

Her advocacy extends beyond her memoir. Finkelstein has raised more than $1 million for charity, with the help of friends, family and a walker, in 12 half marathons and was featured in Forbes in 2022. Her TEDx talk, “Always Wanting More & Stepping Out of Line,” was narrated by actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik. Finkelstein also produces and co-hosts the “Step out of Line with Peri Finkelstein” podcast with her mother. The podcast, which she began in 2020, has produced more than 125 episodes. The phrase “Step out of line” became a recurring theme in Finkelstein’s advocacy after she heard actor Alex Borstein, a star of the series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” use it in an acceptance speech at the 2019 Emmy Awards, when Borstein won a Best Supporting Actress – Comedy Series award. Finkelstein later incorporated the phrase into her podcast and Team Peri Foundation programming. It was also used for the Fox 5 New York segment “Step Out of Line with Peri Finkelstein,” which won a 2025 New York Emmy Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in News. “I may not have control over what my body does,” Finkelstein writes, “but I do have control over how I show up.” She founded the Team Peri Foundation in 2022. The nonprofit works to amplify marginalized voices, challenge societal norms and combat ableism — discrimina-

tion against one’s disabilities — through the podcast, speaking engagements and partnerships with organizations including Runway of Dreams, which works to improve accessibility for people with disabilities across the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industries through advocacy, education and collaboration, and other child life programs across Long Island and New York City. Finkelstein’s memoir has received advance praise from author and television producer David Simon, whose credits include novels “Homicide” and “The Corner,” and creator of HBO’s “The Wire.” “With The Velvet Bow as much a manifesto as a memoir, Peri Finkelstein has delivered a narrative of endurance and triumph with wit and honesty, a clear argument for those living life with even the most dramatic and exhaustive disabilities to be seen as the people they are,” Simon said. “This is a blunt but welcoming story, inviting readers not to pity or gloss the physical realities of disability, but to instead engage in a coming-of-age tale for a young woman finding confidence and purpose.” Borstein and Bialik also provided advance praise that appears on the book’s cover. An audiobook edition is planned, with Danielle Monaro, co-host of iHeart Radio’s “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” expected to narrate it. “The Velvet Bow and Other Dark Sh*t” is available through major book retailers.

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Bynoe seeks second term, outlines priorities By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

Siela Bynoe is seeking a second term in the State Senate, pointing to legislation she helped advance during her first two-year term and issues she wants to continue addressing, including education, affordability, housing and public safety. The Westbury resident said she also wants to revisit legislation concerning lead in school water, escrow audits, mental health first aid and safety along the Southern State Parkway. Among her accomplishments, Bynoe, 58, highlighted a new foundation aid formula for school districts where at least 20 percent of students attend charter schools. The Democrat said the change provided additional state funding to districts including Hempstead, Albany and Lackawanna. “We’re not only looking at the headcount in each school, we’re also looking at the needs of the students,” Bynoe said, explaining that the formula provides additional funding based on students’ needs. The issue remains significant in several communities. Bynoe said Hempstead has about 40 percent of its students attending charter schools, compared with about 18 percent in Roosevelt and 13 percent in Uniondale. Bynoe said affordability is the biggest concern she hears from constituents, citing property taxes, insurance, utility bills and other household expenses. She said increasing the housing supply could help address rising costs. “If we’re able to build housing, that allows us to stave off the increases people are seeing in the cost of renting and provide inventory that I think offsets these rising costs for purchasing and renting on Long Island,” Bynoe said.

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State Sen. Siela Bynoe is campaigning on affordability, increased school funding, expanded affordable housing, infrastructure improvements and public safety. Bynoe also cited helping to secure roughly $45 million in additional state funding for schools in her district during the latest session. She also noted her work involving utilities and auto insurance. On infrastructure, Bynoe cited attaining $3.5 million in state funding for flood mitigation in Freeport and about $12 million in funding for roads in villages and towns. She also pointed to efforts with state programs supporting downtown revitalization and prohousing initiatives. Public safety is another priority. Bynoe noted con-

cerns over e-bikes, support for police and volunteer firefighters, and legislation restricting ghost guns. She also plans to introduce legislation aimed at collecting detailed statewide data on knife-related crimes. “I think that we need to look at data and make very measured changes if necessary,” Bynoe said when discussing bail and criminal justice reform. Bynoe, who serves on the Senate Education Committee, said she supports the statewide restrictions on cellphones in classrooms and mental health first-aid training for students and educators. A primary sponsor of the Living Libraries Bill, Bynoe said it would allow libraries to consider using excess land or air rights for affordable housing. Looking ahead, she said she wants to examine the rising cost of long-term care insurance and continue working on education, housing, affordability and public safety. “I understand the issues. I know how to work with my colleagues in government to make sure that we are delivering here in Nassau County,” Bynoe said. She said her more than 25 years of public service, including work with the Nassau County Legislature, Westbury school board and housing authority, has prepared her to continue representing the district in Albany.

Capp places taxes front and center in first run By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

Matt Capp is running for the New York State Senate with a campaign centered on lowering taxes, expanding housing, supporting public safety and improving educational opportunities, while presenting himself as a new voice for a district he believes is looking for a change in direction. Capp, 29, a Rockville Centre resident, is challenging incumbent Democrat Siela Bynoe for the 6th District seat. He said his decision to run was partly inspired by his first government job as a legislative aide to former state Sen. Kemp Hannon, who represented the district for many years. “This feels like a very full circle moment for me to have an opportunity to run for a seat that I previously worked for the legislator who held it,” Capp said. Capp is the press secretary for the Town of Hempstead. He previously worked as communications director for former Republican Congressman Anthony D’Esposito and held positions in the state Senate and Assembly. On taxes, Capp said he supports Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s plan to eliminate state income taxes on the first $50,000 of income for single filers and $100,000 for joint filers, a proposal Capp said would provide relief to Long Island residents. He also said he would examine the state budget for potential spending reductions or limits on expansion. “Trying to do more with less I think would be the overall plan,” he said.

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Matt Capp is campaigning on lowering taxes, expanding affordable housing, supporting the police, improving school funding and investing in public transportation. Capp said housing affordability should be addressed by increasing the supply of housing while maintaining local control over zoning. He supports incentives for housing, particularly near public transportation, but said municipalities should have the final say on zoning decisions. “I do believe that local control is important,” Capp

said. “Townships and villages should have the final say in the zoning of their respective municipalities.” He said increasing housing stock could help younger residents remain on Long Island while maintaining the suburban character of communities. On public safety, Capp said he would rely on law enforcement agencies to identify the resources they need. “I always believe in deferring to the law enforcement professionals, like what they need to be successful, tools that they need,” he said. Capp also said he supports changes to the state’s school funding formula to ensure Long Island districts receive what he considers their fair share of state aid. He said his experience attending CUNY Baruch College shaped his support for affordable SUNY and CUNY education. “I genuinely, genuinely believe that our CUNY and SUNY system needs to be attainable, affordable for middle class and working class people,” he said. Capp also identified the Long Island Rail Road as an infrastructure priority, saying the state should invest in its system and improve reliability. He said he has concerns about the state’s enacted medical aid-in-dying legislation, arguing that safeguards are important because of the potential for misuse. If elected, Capp said he would bring a different perspective to Albany as a first-time candidate. “I think they should vote for me because I present a new voice in Albany, and I will work every single day, 365 days a year, on the ground in the district and in Albany for the interest of the voters,” he said.

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MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — OCTOBER 22, 2026

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NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR

Kathy Hochul

Bruce Blakeman

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Governor

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Nassau County Executive

On the Issues

On the Issues Affordability and tax relief

Affordability and tax relief

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

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

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

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

Public safety and schools

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

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

Federal policies

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

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

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Laura Gillen

Jeanine Driscoll

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: U.S. Representative

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Hempstead Receiver of Taxes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Siela Bynoe

Matt Capp

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: New York state senator

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Town of Hempstead press secretary

On the Issues

Education

Taxes and spending

Bynoe supports continued changes to the state’s school funding formula, including additional funding based on student needs and the impact of charter school enrollment. She highlighted a new foundation aid formula that provides additional funding to districts where at least 20 percent of students attend charter schools. She also supports restrictions on cellphones in classrooms and mental health first-aid training for students.

Capp supports eliminating state income taxes on the first $50,000 of income for single filers and $100,000 for joint filers. He also said he would examine the state budget for potential spending reductions or limits on spending increases, with a goal of doing more with existing resources.

Affordability and housing

Housing and local control

Bynoe identified rising property taxes, insurance, utility bills and other household expenses as major concerns for residents. She supports increasing the housing supply as a way to address rising rental and home-purchase costs. She has also proposed the Living Libraries Bill, which would allow libraries to consider using excess land or air rights for affordable housing.

Capp supports increasing the supply of housing to address affordability, including incentives for development near public transportation. He said municipalities should retain final authority over zoning decisions, arguing that towns and villages should determine how housing is developed within their communities.

Public safety

Infrastructure Bynoe cited state funding she helped secure for infrastructure projects, including $3.5 million for flood mitigation in Freeport and about $12 million in CHIPS funding for roads in villages and towns. She said communities can also pursue state programs such as the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and pro-housing incentives to secure funding for local improvements.

Capp said he would defer to law enforcement agencies on the resources, equipment and tools they need to perform their jobs. He said law enforcement professionals should help determine what is necessary to address public safety concerns.

Education and infrastructure

Public safety Bynoe said e-bike use and regulation are concerns among residents. She supports legislation restricting ghost guns and greater state support for police, firefighters and other first responders. She also plans to introduce legislation to collect more detailed statewide data on knife-related crimes.

Capp supports changes to the state’s school funding formula to increase aid to Long Island districts. He also supports affordable SUNY and CUNY education and identified Long Island Rail Road reliability and investment as infrastructure priorities. Capp said he has concerns about the state’s medical aid-in-dying law and the need for safeguards against potential misuse.

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Lisa “Malkie” Vider

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

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

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

On the Issues

Health Care

Public Safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ASSEMBLY DiStrict 18

Noah Burroughs

Charlene Jackson

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: State Assemblyman and Hempstead Village Trustee

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Special counsel for Nassau County Assessor’s Office

On the Issues

On the Issues Education

Housing

Having been a Hempstead public school teacher before taking up politics, Burroughs is a strong believer in supporting and uplifting his district’s school systems. He says the current funding that charter schools receive are not fair to public schools, since they both get their funding from taxes. He has fought to get various multimillion dollar grants for school district projects, and plans to continue seeking out more.

Jackson wants Nassau County and other municipalities to tap into the potential of local land banks and abandoned properties and have them repurposed to create more affordable housing and other kinds of property that would benefit communities. She intends to allocate grant money for the purchase of such properties. Jackson also opposes what she called “unfunded mandates” from state officials.

Infrastructure

Small businesses

Burroughs says he has taken a particular interest in investing in neighborhoods in his district that he believes are often underrepresented and even seen as unfavorable. He sees providing funds and programs to these communities as a way to strengthen community bonds and support law enforcement as Nassau County continues to develop a reputation for safety.

Insurance costs Certain billing practices by insurance providers have outright angered Burroughs, as he believes they prey on minority communities. In conversations with such providers, he said that these companies often charge higher rates based on zip codes, with “Black and brown communities” having the highest insurance rates according to him. Tackling these tactics remains a priority for him.

Law enforcement Burroughs wants to see police forces mirror the ethnic and gender diversity of their communities, but he acknowledges that at no fault of the police themselves, this is often not a reality. Burroughs wants to continue fostering local programs with children and teenagers to learn more about first responders and what benefits, financial and otherwise, may accompany pursuing such a career.

In addition to communicating with local small business owners on any developing concerns, Jackson wants to open up programs and contracting opportunities for small businesses. She hopes to primarily do this through de-bundling larger government projects and allowing for local businesses to earn contracts that fit their capacity, something she had experience doing while working for the Village of Hempstead.

Utility bills Jackson believes that the monopolies that are on certain utilities are driving up costs for local homeowners. She named companies like PSEG, National Grid and Liberty Water, which have limited competition on the services they provide to Long Island customers. Ensuring those companies have further transparency and reviewing their prices is how she hopes to address the costs.

Crime Current bail practices like appearance tickets are too loose, according to Jackson. In order to ensure the safety and security of residents and businesses, she wants to make it more difficult for certain offenders to be released shortly after their arrest.

Assembly District 21

election ‘26

Judy Griffin

Irene Villacci

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Assemblywoman

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Nassau County deputy county attorney

On the Issues

Taxes and affordability

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

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

Education and school funding

Public safety

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

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

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

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

Water, infrastructure and flooding

First responders and governing

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

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

Carrié Solages

Kadeem Brown

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: County legislator

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Wealth Management Professional

Solages looks to build on 15 years of work

Brown draws on Elmont roots

Solages looks toward next chapter with focus on district projects

Brown focuses on affordability

First elected in 2011, Solages represents the 3rd District, which includes Elmont, Lakeview, Malverne and Valley Stream. An attorney who grew up in Elmont and now lives in Valley Stream, Solages said his experiences continue to shape his priorities, including infrastructure, affordability, public safety and constituent services.

Brown’s work in private wealth management has given him insight into the financial pressures facing local families. As a renter himself, Brown said he has watched friends leave the community because they cannot afford to buy homes. He believes attracting more businesses and maximizing development around UBS Arena and Belmont Park could help ease residents’ tax burden. Brown also wants to expand youth programs, including Little League and CYO, which he said helped shape him growing up. “When I was growing up, there were so many resources,” he said. “Those resources really molded me and shaped me.”

Elmont community center a priority Solages pointed to a proposed community center in Elmont as one of his most meaningful projects. He said the project received $30 million in state funding after years of work. “I was able to reach one of my lifetime goals,” Solages said.

Infrastructure, affordability remain concerns Solages said he secured more than $5 million for water-related work along Elmont Road, where flooding has been a longtime concern. He also highlighted $7.2 million for work along Elmont Road, Linden Boulevard and Meacham Avenue, including nearly $2.1 million for streetscape and traffic safety improvements. Affordability also remains a concern, particularly for families and older residents facing housing costs and property taxes. Solages said he wants to connect residents with resources, including property tax assessment workshops.

Environment, immigration among priorities Solages said he is pursuing barriers along the Southern State Parkway to address highway noise and air pollution. He also continues to advocate for changes to flight patterns over Elmont, citing aircraft noise near Kennedy Airport. As an immigration attorney, Solages said he has also heard from Haitian residents concerned about Temporary Protected Status and continues to help residents navigate government services.

Senior housing, public safety Brown said he would also examine senior housing and whether residents have a direct line to county government. He cited a fire and flooding at a senior housing complex on Elmont Road as an example of residents needing answers. On public safety, Brown said officials should strengthen existing relationships between police and residents through community policing. He also supports finding a balance between e-bike regulations and the needs of young riders who rely on them.

Emphasizing community engagement Following his 2025 campaign, Brown said he is focusing on social media and direct community engagement to reach more residents. “I think it’s time for new leadership in our community,” Brown said. “We have to have standards.”

Brown seeks stronger ties between residents, county government Brown said he wants residents to have a more direct line to county government, particularly when concerns arise at senior housing complexes. He also emphasized strengthening relationships between police and residents through community policing and finding a balance between e-bike regulations and the needs of young riders who depend on them.

LEGISLATIVE DISTrIcT 5

ELEcTIon ‘26

Olena Nicks

Moshe Hill

Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Nassau County legislator

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Political writer, journalist

On the Issues

Public safety and infrastructure

Nicks has raised concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety along Hempstead Avenue and near schools. She has worked with residents and county officials on road improvements and wants greater coordination with school districts. She believes continued collaboration among local governments, schools and community members is essential to addressing safety concerns.

Hill wants to improve roads, traffic signals and pedestrian safety while limiting county tax increases. He cited a traffic signal installed at Woodfield Road and Linden Street in West Hempstead as an improvement he advocated for following concerns about accidents. He believes addressing traffic concerns and maintaining infrastructure are important to improving residents’ quality of life.

Housing affordability

Antisemitism and community concerns

Nicks supports expanding affordable homeownership opportunities through community land trusts and partnerships with developers. She has also organized property-tax grievance workshops to help homeowners. She believes increasing access to affordable housing is essential to helping families remain in their communities and creating opportunities for future generations.

Libraries and community resources Nicks has supported funding for the Uniondale Public Library, which faces flooding and infrastructure challenges. She said the Hempstead and West Hempstead libraries have also applied for capital funding. She recognizes the importance of maintaining library facilities that serve as educational and community resources for residents of all ages.

Homelessness and constituent services Nicks has communicated with county social services officials about homelessness and helped residents navigate government services. She said she plans to remain accessible to constituents and continue working with colleagues across party lines, regardless of the election’s outcome. She believes open communication and cooperation are essential to addressing the needs of residents and connecting them with available resources.

Hill supports educational discussions about antisemitism in local schools. He has also participated in community efforts involving the former Capri Motor Inn and cleanups at Halls Pond Park. He believes community involvement and education are important to fostering understanding, strengthening neighborhoods and addressing residents’ concerns.

Housing and development Hill supports balancing housing development with preserving suburban neighborhoods. He sees the Nassau Coliseum property as a potential site for business, technology, aviation and housing, while acknowledging concerns about traffic and infrastructure. He believes future development should consider the needs of surrounding communities while creating opportunities for economic growth and investment.

Community involvement Hill said he would remain active in NORPAC and maintain relationships with local organizations and government officials regardless of the election’s outcome. He believes community involvement and collaboration are essential to addressing issues that affect residents and strengthening connections among local leaders.

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Joe Scianablo

John Ferretti

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

Party affiliation: Republican Profession: Town of Hempstead Supervisor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ELECTiON ‘26

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD CLERK

Joylette Williams

Kate Murray

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

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

On the Issues

Access and efficiency

Access to services

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

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

Transparency and independence

Residents first

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Beyond beauty

Women artists reimagine Venus at Hofstra Museum

By Abbey Salvemini

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

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

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

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

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

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

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orchestra’s second annual Halloween-themed concert features Hans Zimmer’s Batman Suite, Lolo Schfrin’s Mission Impossible Theme, frightfully fun music by Anton Dvořák and Anton Bruckner, and much more. Costumes are highly encouraged!

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

• Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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

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• Where: 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre • Time: 6-9 p.m. through Oct.25 • Contact: cstl.org or (516) 764-0045

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

Spookyfest

Spookyfest, a Halloween adventure for families, returns on select evenings at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning. Enjoy seasonal fun: a non-scary Enchanted Forest walk with friendly characters, arts and crafts, face painting, fortune telling and Halloween music, along with a Spooky Woods experience featuring zombies and other scary characters. Tickets are $22 for non-spooky attractions and $27 for all attractions. Tickets are required for ages 2 and older.

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NOV 27th Annual Long Island Jolson Festival

Malverne Homecoming Celebrate Malverne High School’s Homecoming Parade and Festival

• Where: Malverne High School, 80 Ocean Ave., Malverne • When: 11:30 a.m.

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Dweezil Zappa

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

‘The Elephant Man! Plaza Theatrical Productions stages the historical drama a gripping true story of resilience, dignity and the search for acceptance. It is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man — the victim of rare skin and bone diseases — he becomes the star freak attraction in traveling sideshows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London’s prestigious Whitechapel Hospital. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati, only to be denied his ultimate dream — to become a man like any other. 49.50, $45 seniors. • Where: Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont • Time: 7:30 p.m.; also Oct. 25, 2 p.m. • Contact: PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870

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

canine companions for a special opportunity to explore the grounds as the gardens take on their fall color. Stroll winding tree-lined paths, take in the seasonal landscape, and enjoy the crisp air as you and your pup discover some of the most scenic corners of the estate. It’s a laidback weekend designed for fresh air, fall foliage, and time well spent outdoors with the whole family — paws included. With a costume parade on Sunday. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also Oct. 25 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Ghostly Gala Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum’s annual Halloween celebration. Enjoy the holiday in a fun, safe and spooky (not scary) way! Show off your costumes and dance moves in a Monster Mash Dance Party. Visit the Spooky Studio and meet mysterious underwater creatures. Also make some cool and creepy crafts. Start off your spooky night by decorating a bewitching trick-or-treat bag, then collect ghostly goodies from the museum’s roaming staff. Also a special showing of “Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch:

The Vladuation” in the LICM theater. $18, $16 members; show $5. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 6-9 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Barkfest

Eisenhower Park welcomes pups and their companions to join in some Halloween fun. Dress your four-legged friends in their best Halloween gear and check out the scene. Prizes awarded. Pets must be leashed, of course. Bring a pet food donation to help feed pets in need. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 1-3 p.m.; judging at 2 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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South Shore Symphony’s ‘Halloween Spooktacular’

Calling all ghosts and goblins! Kick off Halloween weekend with the spooky sights and sounds of the South Shore Symphony at the Madison Theatre. The

Society President Jan Hernstat invites all to participate in the annual tribute to Al Jolson, rescheduled. With Ed Greenbaum’s unique outtakes from “The Jolson Story, Noah Diamond as Grouch Marx, comedian Jeff Greenberg, with Tony Babino’s “The Heart of Al Jolson, and more. Tickets are $54.95. • Where: Lambrou’s Catering Hall, 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Contact: Jan Hernstat at (516) 678-3524

NOV Veterans Day celebration

Celebrate Veterans Day with the Malverne Historical & Preservation Society. With free continental breakfast. • Where: 369 Ocean Ave., Malverne • Time: 9:30 a.m. • Contact: Rose Miller at (516) 589-0090

NOV Christie Jones: ‘Long Island Color Field Study

Bring the family to Long Island Children’s Museum to learn about current Artists’ Corner artist Christie Jones. Make art based on her work to take home at the drop-in program. For all ages. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Legal Notice The independent audit of the Malverne UFSD for school year 2025/2026 has been completed and is available for reviewing in the Central Ofﬁce located at the Malverne Business Ofﬁce. If you are interested, please contact the District Clerk ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT June 30, 2026 Board of Education Malverne Union Free School District Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York ANALYSIS OF GENERAL FUND FUND BALANCE Fund balance July 1, 2025 Add:

Less:

$ 11,873,696 47,185,369 3,440,886 310,104 513,138 409 319,235 20,473,007 3,048

Expenditures General support Instruction Pupil transportation Employee beneﬁts Debt service

7,158,592 41,845,479 5,697,651 13,688,798 2,647,528

71,038,048

17,220 (452,317)

(435,097)

Fund Balance Restricted reserves: Unemployment insurance Teachers’ retirement system contribution Employees’ retirement system contribution Liability Employee beneﬁt accrued liability Capital Repair Assigned appropriated for subsequent year expenditures Assigned unappropriated fund balance - encumbrances Unassigned fund balance June 30, 2026

Other financing sources and uses Operating transfer in Assigned Unappropriated Fund Balance June 30, 2026 ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL LUNCH FUND FUND BALANCE Fund balance July 1, 2025 Add: Revenues Use of money and property State sources Federal sources Sales Less: Expenditures Employee benefits Cost of Sales Other financing sources and uses Operating transfer in Fund Balance Nonspendable fund balance: inventory

367,930 1,946,181 3,882,150 605,198 1,305,647 1,305,647 247,204 25,000 289,506

9,327,521 314,506 $3,003,720

1,243,742 855,403

2,099,145

2,426,423

327,278 $

ANALYSIS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FUND BALANCE Fund balance July 1, 2025 Add: Revenues State Sources Less: Expenditures Capital outlay Other ﬁnancing sources and uses Operating transfer in Operating transfer (out) Fund Balance Restricted Capital Unassigned fund balance (deﬁcit) June 30, 2026

172 467,511 644,839 72,345

1,184,867

16,592 1,174,031

1,190,623

39 678 $

Revenues Miscellaneous

Less: Expenditures

255,903

$ 1,883,767

ANALYSIS OF SCHOLARSHIPS FUND FUND BALANCE Fund balance July 1, 2025

$16,856

Revenues Use of money and property Miscellaneous

181 9,600

9,781

Expenditures Instruction

10,100

Less:

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Nassau, PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Alicia Nickens as Heir at Law and Next of Kin of Chapman Cooper, Jr. a/k/a Chatman Cooper, Beneficiary Under the Last Will and Testament of Etheleen Russ a/k/a Etheleen Cooper Russ, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report, Appoint Successor Referee for Sale, and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 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 November 10, 2026at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1067 Tyler Road, 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 246 and Lots 794, 795, 796, 875. Approximate amount of judgment is $610,048.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002027/2015.

150,000

1,410,011

125,000 (17,220)

107,780

Leslie Lowenstein, Esq., Referee

935,258 $ (203,722)

Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff

$ 86,512 237,349

16,537

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

150,000

ANALYSIS OF EXTRACLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FUND BALANCE Fund balance July 1, 2025 Add:

327,278 $ 262,298

Assigned Unappropriated fund balance June 30, 2026

217,107 $106,754

Assigned Unappropriated fund balance June 30, 2026

72,245,196

Less: Expenditures Instruction

217,107

Fund Balance Restricted Scholarships

ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL AID FUND FUND BALANCE Fund balance July 1, 2025 Add: Revenues State sources Federal sources

DEADLINE: Firday evening, 5:00pm Last minute notices: 9am on Monday morning

Assigned Unappropriated Fund Balance June 30, 2026

Add:

Revenues Real property taxes Other tax items Charges for service Use of money & property Sale of property and compensation for loss Miscellaneous State sources Medicaid reimbursement

Other ﬁnancing sources and uses Operating transfers in Operating transfer (out)

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Nassau, MCLP Asset Company, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Edgard Araya a/k/a Edgar Araya, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee's Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 23, 2025, 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 November 10, 2026at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 185 Fairlawn 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 361 and Lots 175, 176, 274. Approximate amount of judgment is $914,305.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614112/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Andrew K. Preston, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Nassau, U.S. Bank Trust National Association as Trustee of the Cabana Series IV Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Carlos Rivera, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 11, 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 November 13, 2026at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 159 Church Street, 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 35, Block 281 and Lot 166. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,156,072.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #621172/2024. Howard Colton, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 202531-3

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. ADA Prop, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 2/28/2017. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 42 1st Street, Garden City, NY 11530 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 162607

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - against - ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF LEROY FLOWERS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on December 1, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 29th day of October, 2026 at 2:00 PM. 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, at West Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 846 Bradley Street, West Hempstead, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11552. (Section: 35, Block: 430, Lot: 6 and 7) Approximate amount of lien $348,906.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 601550/2023. Christine M. Grillo, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: August 31, 2026 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the

A neighborhood gathering place takes shape expenses, permitting and approval issues, and contractor challenges. Along the way, they also welcomed their second child. At times, the obstacles left them wondering whether they would ever open, but after investing so much time, money and effort, they were determined to see the project through. For the couple, who have lived in Lakeview for about 10 years after moving from Queens, the business was also an investment in the neighborhood they now call home. That commitment is reflected throughout the now finished café, particularly in its menu, which draws inspiration from local landmarks, area history and family memories. The Lakeview Station burger is a reference to the community’s former railroad station, while the Island Garden salad pays tribute to the former basketball arena in West Hempstead. Several menu items offer brief description of the history they are inspired by. That history can be personal. The Are Those Butter milk? pancakes were inspired by a childhood memory involving Serna, his brother and their father, who found the boys at a diner just as they were being served a stack of pancakes. And Aida’s Famous Coffee honors Serna’s mother-in-law, whose morning coffee

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Sully Arias-Serna and Christopher Serna celebrated the opening of their new café, the Neighborhood Coffee, on Woodfield Road in West Hempstead, where they hope to bring neighbors together through coffee, food and local history. helped introduce him to the drink when he was 18 or so and attending college. For his wife, researching local history helped shape the concept. The more she learned about the area’s past, the more she wanted to incorporate those discoveries into a business whose name reflects its purpose. “I was fascinated with the fact that

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PUBLIC NOTICES distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 162544 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU ONEWEST BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, Against LISA BELL MATTHEWS, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/14/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 11/16/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 841 Woodfield Road, West Hempstead, New York 11552, and described as follows:

11552, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Lakeview, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. Section 35 Block 604 Lot 67 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $669,160.70 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 004789/2011 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Lawrence M. Schaffer, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/1/2026 File Number: 272-3363 CA LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021 GS4, Plaintiff -against- LINDA HANZE; WILLIAM JASON MALDONADO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated June 15, 2026 and entered on July 13, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court "Rain or Shine" located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at West Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Mayfair Avenue, distant 889.43 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Mayfair Avenue with the northerly side of Hempstead Turnpike; being a plot 249.40 feet by 50.06 feet by 246.95 feet by 50.00 feet.

by 50.06 feet by 246.95 feet by 50.00 feet. Section: 33 Block: 600 Lot: 18 Said premises known as 88 MAYFAIR AVENUE, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552 Approximate amount of lien $466,869.09 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 610782/2025. MATTHEW S. VISHNICK, ESQ., Referee Kosterich & Skeete, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604 {* WEST HEMP1*} NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ON WAY ADVANTAGE LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on September 14,2026. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against the LLC to 510 Hempstead Turnpike, Office 209, West Hempstead, NY 11552.Purpose: any lawful act.

there was so much more history that I was uncovering that I didn’t know about,” Arias-Serna said. Since the café opened, the couple said, the community’s response has exceeded their expectations. One memorable moment came when a customer bought breakfast for other diners, manifesting the generosity they hope the café will

encourage. They have also watched neighbors reconnect inside the shop, including two people who unexpectedly met up after not having seen each other for over a decade. Those moments reinforce the couple’s vision of the Neighborhood Coffee as more than a place to grab breakfast or a drink. They want it to become a community hub where residents can catch up with old friends, make new ones and stay informed about local happenings. The Sernas have taken part in local civic meetings, and hope to share information with residents who might otherwise miss community updates. Looking ahead, they plan to introduce events including dinner nights, art gatherings and coffee tastings, creating more opportunities for people to socialize. For Serna, the experience has reinforced the importance of perseverance when pursuing something meaningful. For his wife, the business represents the culmination of years of hard work, sacrifice and belief in a shared vision. Now, with the support of the community, the couple hope to continue evolving the café’s menu while maintaining the quality and care that inspired them. “If you work really hard and you believe in something and you just keep pushing, you’ll always get there,” Serna said. “So never give up.”

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A guide to Halloween without sensory fright To help avert sensory overload for children, Variety Child Learning Center has shared a few words of advice. “Halloween is a fun time for children of all ages, but for a child with sensory sensitivity, it can be overwhelming and highly stressful,” Melissa Capozzoli-Gschwind, senior occupational therapist at the learning center. “Sensory overload on Halloween and in the days leading up to it is quite common among all children, but it is often intensified among children with sensory sensitivities.” Variety is considered a leading nonprofit providing specialized educational services for children across four Long Island campuses in Levittown, which has two, Syosset and East Northport. Plan ahead Pre-establish calming strategies of time, such as deep breathing. Carry a sign that reads Trick-or-treat” to support language delays. Use books and social stories about Halloween, so your child knows what to expect. Walk the trick-or-treat route ahead of time. Safety If it is dark, be sure to have a flashlight, glow sticks or reflective clothing. Take a picture before you head out, and make sure your child is carrying identification in case you get separated. Costumes Put on the costume ahead of time to help build tolerance to tactile input if needed for an itchy, smelly or crunchy costume (you may want to avoid face painting). Do not encourage uncomfortable costumes if the child is not up for it.

Instead, try to adapt clothing they enjoy fitting the occasion. Large-sized costumes make room for their own clothing underneath. Always have a backup costume in case your child needs to change once you are out. Trick-or-Treat Do not force your child to go house to house. Ask a friend or sibling to collect the candy while you wave from the sidewalk. Choose homes with familiar faces. Go early, while it is still light out. Bring along a comforting toy or headphones. Helping out Hang a sensory-friendly sign on your door to show a friendly home. Variety Child Learning Center is a nonprofit organization that fosters the development, education and inclusion of children who require specialized services. Variety offers programs. All aspects of a child’s development—from six weeks through eight years of age—are addressed. Variety’s programs are led by compassionate and dedicated professionals, including special education teachers; social workers and psychologists; speech, physical and occupational therapists; and an experienced administrative and executive leadership team. For more information, go to VarietyCLC. org or call (516) 921-7171.

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

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

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

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

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

Hitting bottom on the decency meter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ment or a Little League game. Decide whether you’ll go before work, on your lunch break or on a Saturday morning. Bring your child or grandchild to instill in them a sense of civic responsibility starting at a young age. If you’re accompanying an elderly parent or a first-time voter, coordinate travel in advance. Treat it as a commitment — because it is one. Then take one more step: Mark up your sample ballot before you go. The Herald publishes a sample ballot so you can see exactly what you’ll face in the booth — every race, every candidate and anything on the back of the ballot. Sit down with it, alongside our voter’s guide, and make your choices in advance. Circle your picks. Bring it with you. When you get to the polling site, you’ll be in and out quickly, confident in every selection rather than staring at unfamiliar names and guessing. That small bit of preparation will also help everyone else in line. Voters who know what they’re doing keep things moving, which means shorter waits for your neighbors. Democracy doesn’t happen only every four years, and it doesn’t happen only in Washington. It happens in our town halls, our school board meetings and our state capital, shaped by the people that we choose to send there. Those choices are made by the citizens who show up to the polls. Read the guide. Mark your ballot. Schedule your vote. And then go do it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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