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The scene at last summer’s Rocco’s Voice for Autism event in Oyster Bay.

TOBAY Board votes to support local summer charitable events

By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Correspondent

The Oyster Bay Town Board voted unanimously at its July 15 meeting to support several local charitable events scheduled for this summer.

Among the approved requests was one from Rocco’s Voice for Autism to use the TOBAY Beach Spray Park on July 29 for an event serving children with autism and their families. The organization aims to connect with families affected by autism and provide opportunities beyond traditional services. The event is free and open to the public.

The board also approved a request from Giglio USA for assistance with its inaugural Festival of the Festa Del Giglio, to be held July 31 through Aug. 3 at Municipal

Parking Field M-5 in Massapequa. The festival honors San Paolino di Nola and is rooted in a centuries-old tradition. The Massapequa Giglio Association seeks to preserve and pass on the cultural heritage of the celebration.

In addition, the Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island received approval for its first annual Ride for PTSD Awareness, which will be held Sat., Aug, 9 (Raindate Aug. 16). It will begin at Municipal Parking Field M-9 in Massapequa and conclude at Eisenhower Park.

The Bethpage Chamber of Commerce was also granted support for its Carnival and Music on Broadway event, set for July 31 through Aug. 3 at Municipal Parking Fields B-1 and B-4 in Bethpage. The chamber will receive assistance from the town and the use of town equipment.

MPK Village appoints new Associate Justice

By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Correspondent

The July 14 meeting of the Massapequa Park Village Board brought out both positive news and ongoing residential frustrations.

The board unanimously approved Mayor Daniel Pearl’s appointment of Scott Wiss as Associate Village Justice. Wiss replaces Krista C. Palleschi, who became Village Justice following the June death of longtime Village Justice Gerard Giannattasio.

Wiss holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Stony Brook and a J.D. from New York Law School. He currently serves as senior partner and managing attorney at Levine and Wiss, a law firm with offices in West-bury, Amityville, and Brooklyn.

An active figure in the legal community, Wiss is the husband of Village Trustee Christine Wiss, a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Nassau Lawyers Association. He is affiliated with the Mas-sapequa Chamber of Commerce, the Nassau County Magistrates Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police.

Wiss previously served Mass-

apequa Park as Village Prosecuting Attorney from 1992 to 1995 and later as Village Trustee and Deputy Mayor from 1995 to 2002. The Associate Village Justice position carries an annual salary of $1,869.

Then, during the public participation portion of the meeting, the board heard from William Luther, a 42-year resident of Massapequa Park. Luther, who lives on Clark Boulevard, approximately 200 feet from Municipal Parking Field 1, expressed frustration over early-morning disturbances caused by delivery trucks and sanitation crews.

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Oyster Bay Town Board approves charitable events through summer

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Supervisor Joseph Saladino said the town remains committed to supporting charitable causes.

“As we head into the busy summer season, the town stands ready to assist the many charitable organizations hosting events in our parks and community,” Saladino said. “We’re proud to support these efforts that lift up our neighbors, strengthen local ties, and make our town an even better place to live.”

In other matters, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone invited residents to submit photos taken in the Town of Oyster Bay to be considered for future use in Town publications.

“We accept photos year-round submitted by our residents which depict people, places, community events and

scenery throughout our Town,” said Monteleone. “We accept photos for the calendar, as well as other Town publications, including our website, social media pages and brochures.”

Monteleone noted that photos should be taken within the confines of the Town of Oyster Bay. Digital submissions are preferred, but high-quality photos may also be submitted.

Emailed photos should be sent to photos@oysterbay-ny.gov. Printed photos can be submitted to the Town’s Public Information Office, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents should make sure their name, address, phone number and brief description of the photo are included with their submission.

For more information, call Monteleone’s office at (516) 624-6307 or email him at amonteleone@oysterbay-ny.gov

MPK officials appoint new Associate Justice and listen to resident concerns

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He claimed that trucks enter the lot as early as 5 a.m. on Sundays, and that dumpster pickups—what he described as the “dumpster dance”—begin around the same time daily. Luther cited 14 separate village ordinances he believes are being routinely violated, including §174-8, which prohibits commercial dumpster pickups before 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday and entirely on Sundays, and §187-1, which restricts business operations within 200 feet of a residential zone before 6 a.m.

Luther said police have deferred enforcement to the Village, and warned he may pursue legal action if conditions do not improve.

“I hope that I don’t have to hire an attorney to come down to the Village to say that you’re breaking your own laws by not enforcing them,” he said. “But I just want something to change.”

Village officials acknowledged his concerns and said they would look into the issue. Village Attorney Kevin Walsh offered a measured response.

“When commercial properties hit residential properties, there’s a natural issue,” Walsh said. “Every municipality that I represent faces a constant back and forth on these issues, and the Boards try to balance things out to be reasonable to both sides.”

He added, “You’ve presented your position well, and now the Board needs to look at it from everyone’s perspective.”

After the meeting, Luther said he plans to return at the next session. “If necessary, I am going to get a petition and visit

he said.

Mike Polansky/Herald William Luther addresses the board

Kiwanis Club of Massapequa awards scholarships

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

A heat advisory didn’t stop the Kiwanis Club of Massapequa, along with parents and supporters, from gathering at John J. Burns Park on June 25 to celebrate nine students who received $1,000 scholarships for their service to the community.

But it did cause the event to move indoors to the park’s community room, where the Kiwanis Club provided snacks and beverages.

“Today we’re going to be honoring a bunch of very wonderful people who we are giving scholarships to,” said Scholarship Chairman James Taratunio.

Taratunio, joined by Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Laura Maier, presented scholarships and certificates to the recipients.

“On behalf of the Massapequa Kiwanis, I’m honored to present these scholarships to you students who have gone above and beyond in helping your community,” Taratunio said. “Your dedication to helping others reflects the spirit of Kiwanis and gives us all hope for the future. We’re proud to support you as you take your next steps, and thank you for the difference you’ve already made.”

Following a group photo of the winners, Maier addressed the students on behalf of all of the town’s officials. “You all are here for a reason; you are our future,” she said.

Maier praised the scholarship recipients for their commitment to community service.

“The amount of community service and giving back to your communities, your schools, your churches is invaluable,” she said. “You all are going to do tremendous in whatever career you choose.”

“We’re very lucky to have such great individuals,” Maier added.

Taratunio emphasized that each student was selected for the scholarship because of their outstanding service to the community.

The 2025 Kiwanis Club of Massapequa scholarship recipients are:

• Daniella Lucchi, Jeffrey Ram and Isa-

bella Corigliano of Massapequa

• Katie Vogel and Olivia Puccia of Plainedge

• Emily Richardson, Rachel Schnaier and Umera Shahid of Seaford

• Marissa Valvo of BOCES GC Tech

For more information on the Massapequa Kiwanis Club and its community activites go to massapequakiwanis.org.

Friends for Life celebrates 15 years of senior care

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Friends for Life, a homecare and wellness provider based in Massapequa Park Village, marked its 15th anniversary this year with a celebration at Mangia e Bevi restaurant in The Park.

The company was founded by Amy and Michael Recco with the mission of providing compassionate, reliable homecare services to families when they need them most. Over the years, the organization has significantly expanded its scope.

“It is now a comprehensive, full-service wellness and concierge healthcare support network, evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our senior communities,” said Amy Recco, chief operating officer.

In addition to traditional homecare, Friends for Life now offers services spanning every aspect of senior care and healthcare management. This includes Nursing Concierge Services, which provide private, customized nursing care at home for clients requiring a higher level of medical oversight.

Emily Recco, the company’s chief medical officer, said Friends for Life has also introduced Telehealth services, allowing clients to consult with board-certified physicians without leaving home.

“This is a vital service, especially for those with mobility challenges or chronic conditions,” she said.

The company also launched “Seniors on the Go,” a transportation program to help clients attend appointments, procedures or family gatherings safely and comfortably.

According to Ally Deane, senior marketing consultant, Friends for Life differentiates itself through personalized, private care and 24/7 availability.

“Each client we serve is treated like family, with services tailored to their unique needs, preferences and lifestyle,” said Deane. “Our team isn’t just available during business hours — we’re on call around the clock, because peace of mind doesn’t have a time clock.”

Nicole Montessano, client services manager, said the company’s Medicaid Consulting team helps families navigate benefits and eligibility, while Senior Living Advisors assist in finding suitable housing when staying at home is no longer an option.

“It’s this full-circle, personalized approach that has made Friends for Life a trusted name for families everywhere,” Montessano said.

Reflecting on the milestone, Michael Recco said it is not only a celebration of time but a testament to the trust and relationships built over the years.

“It feels incredibly meaningful to reflect on the families we’ve supported, the bonds we’ve created and the growth we’ve experienced,” he said. “Every client, every family, every caregiver has shaped Friends for Life into what it is

The Friends for Life Team, Merrick, Babylon, Massapequa and Massapequa Park.

today — a company founded on care, driven by compassion and committed to always putting people first.”

Lara Boehning, director of operations, said the continued gratitude from families has been a driving force for the company’s ongoing dedication.

“The testimonials, the Google reviews

and the thousands upon thousands of families who have thanked us for holding their hands and helping them through crisis mode is the inspiration that drives our company to want to do more every day,” she said.

For more information, visit friendsforlifeny.com.

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Kiwanis Club of Massapequa Scholarship recipients with J Scholarship Chairma , James Taratunio and Councilwoman Laura Maier.

Christy Leigh Babirad/Herald

CRIME WATCH

The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County and Amityville police departments and other law enforcement and emergency service units: FATAL MVA

Farmingdale: The Nassau County Police Homicide Squad reported the details of a fatal vehicular accident that occurred on Fri, July 11, at 10 a.m. in Farmingdale. Police gave this account:

According to detectives, a cement truck operated by a 47-year-old manwas traveling north on Main Street and made a left turn onto westbound Conklin Street when the driver struck a female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered severe body trauma and was transported by a Nassau County Police Department helicopter to a local hospital for treatment. The operator of the cement truck remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

The pedestrian, identified as Josephine Halby, 69, of Farmingdale, died of

her injuries in the hospital on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

THEFTS

Massapequa: Nassau police arrested Stephen Latanya, 43, of Amityville and charged him with shoplifting at Shop Rite, 5508 Sunrise Hwy., July 10.

In a separate incident on July 14, Nassau police arrested and charged Kerry Schumeyer, 56 of Farmingdale with shoplifting at Target department store, Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown. She was arrested at 2:40 p.m.

North Massapequa: Three unknown people were seen removing a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked in front of 318 Albany Avenue July 16. The incident occurred at 4:27 a.m.

OTHER ARRESTS

Petit Larceny: Devonte Chisolm, 29 of the Bronx was arrested and charged following an incident of alleged shoplifting that occurred at Shop Rite, 5508 Sunrise Hwy., Massapequa July 16.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

Community-wide garage sale in Amityville returns Sept. 13

The Village of Amityville’s second annual community garage sale will take place Sat., Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Residents looking to “clean up and clean out”can also cash in, as the event offers an opportunity to earn some extra money.

The sale will not count toward the village’s two-sale-per-year limit per household, and the garage sale permit fee will be waived.

Nearly 100 homes participated in last year’s event, turning Amityville into a shopper’s paradise. Bargain hunters can expect to find a wide range of items, including clothing, decorative and craft goods, books, novelties, tools, sports gear, kitchen and boating equipment, furniture and other household merchandise.

“This event attracts more visitors to the village than a single sale would,” said Mayor Michael O’Neill. “We’re excited to support our residents and hopefully also generate additional traffic to our retail shops, restaurants and many services in

the village.” A list of participating homes and an interactive map will be available in August on the village website and at Village Hall, located at 21 Ireland Place, during the week leading up to the sale. For updates and information, visit Amityville.com. In case of rain, the event will be held Sunday, Sept. 14.

The garage sale will span neighborhoods from south of Sunrise Highway to the Great South Bay, and from County Line Road on the west to the areas off Bayview and South Bayview avenues on the east.

Shoppers are reminded to drive carefully and follow all traffic rules and parking regulations, especially in residential areas.

To sign up, Amityville residents caN contact Village Hall at 631-264-6000 or email Mayor@amityville.com with the subject line “Garage Sale.”

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Bethpage Black preps for Ryder Cup

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale Sept. 26 to 28 and preparations are in full swing for one of golf’s premier international events.

After three years of planning, work to install viewing stands, including two triple-deckers and eight double-deckers, with some flanking the first and 18th fairways, bleachers, hospitality tents and a large merchandise area began May 19 and will continue up until the first practice round Sept. 23.

“We’re expecting 50,000 fans per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” 2025 Ryder Cup Director Bryan Karns said during a press conference held at Bethpage Black July 24. “Living in New York for the past few years and attending Jets, Yankees and Mets games, it’s an incredibly passionate fan base. Any time a major championship has come to Bethpage, the crowds have been remarkable. Fans are going to understand this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and they’re really going to value what it means to attend a Ryder Cup.”

Half a million fans registered for a lottery system used to purchase tickets said Evan Crowder, PGA of America Operations Manager. Tickets for the three scoring rounds of the tournament are sold out, though a handful remain for the Sept. 23 and 24 practice rounds.

Renowned for its degree of difficulty and rich history that includes hosting the U.S. Open (2002 and 2009) and PGA Championship (2019), Bethpage Black will have a slightly different look for the Ryder Cup with the tee box of the first hole — a 430-yard, par-4 — moving 30 yards closer to the pin and about 20 yards to the north for a clearer path to the green.

“The five most important holes at the Ryder Cup are the first, and 15 through 18 where the majority of matches are decided is set up incredibly well,” Karns said.

Added Kenny Kurzendoerfer, 2025 Ryder Cup Operations Manager: “This is where you want to be as a fan, where the first tee box and 18th green are in close proximity. It’s definitely a bucketlist moment to experience the first tee at a Ryder Cup. It’s truly unlike anything you’ve seen before in golf. I’ve been lucky to be a part of a few of them now and it still gives me chills.”

In terms of transportation to and from the course for fans, Jones Beach lots 4 and 5 will serve as the main public parking areas where shuttle service will be provided to Bethpage. Shuttles will also run from both the north and south side of the Farmingdale LIRR station, Crowder said. There will also be a ride-

share lot on site at Yellow Course No. 11.

The Ryder Cup dates back to 1927, when the inaugural matchup was held at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts. Initially a contest between the United States and Great Britain, the format expanded in 1979 to include players from continental Europe. The U.S. played host to the event in 2016 and most recently in 2021.

The event features 28 matches across three formats – foursomes, fourballs, and singles. Teamwork and strategy are essential to winning.

Although the 12-player rosters for both teams have yet to be announced,

some of the top U.S. players include Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, and Collin Morikawa, with Europe featuring Rory McIlroy, Rasmus Hojgaard, Matt Wallace and Tyrrell Hatton.

The U.S. team selection is based on a points system, where points are awarded based on performance in PGA Tour events and major championships. Automatic qualifiers, with Scheffler already being one, will be the top six in points after the BMW Championship on Aug. 17. Captain Keegan Bradley will select the remainder of the roster Aug. 27, Karns noted.

Jeff Bessen/Herald Evan Crowder, 2025 Ryder Cup Operations manager at PGA of America, explains tournament ground operations at Bethpage State Park on July 24.

The new first tee box created for the 2025 Ryder Cup match.

Tony Bellissimo/Herald photos Building the grandstand by the first tee and behind the 18th green on the Bethpage Black is in full swing.

Double Victory: How one Amityville Marine helped break the segregation line in WW II

By JOHN BYRNE Guest Writer

During World War II, the United States and its allies fought against the ideologies of racial supremacy embodied by Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Imperial Japan. Yet, even as the nation waged war in the name of democracy abroad, it maintained racial segregation at home — including within its own armed forces.

Blacks faced widespread discrimination in the military, often barred from many roles and units. Despite these challenges, they played vital roles in the war effort and championed the “Double V” campaign — victory against fascism overseas and victory against racism at home. Their service laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement and challenged long-held assumptions about race and equality in America.

One such figure was Richard Clinton Mayhew, a native of the Amityville area, which has long been home to a vibrant Black community. Mayhew became one of the first Blacks to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps and later gained national recognition as a painter and civil rights activist.

Born April 3, 1924, in West Amityville (now East Massapequa), Mayhew was of mixed African American and Native American heritage — his father was of

Shinnecock descent, while his mother was of Cherokee and Lumbee ancestry. Raised in part by his grandmother, Sara Steele Mayhew, in North Amityville, he was introduced to art at a young age. Inspired by landscape artists visiting Long Island, Mayhew developed a lifelong passion for painting.

Following the United States’ entry into World War II, Mayhew enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves on Dec. 3, 1942. At the time, the Marines had only just begun to accept Black recruits, under pressure from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Prior to that, the branch had excluded Blacks entirely.

Mayhew trained at Montford Point in North Carolina, the segregated facility for Black Marines. He became part of a historic group now known as the Montford Point Marines. He initially served in the 51st Defense Battalion before being promoted to sergeant in April 1944 and transferred to the 52nd Defense Battalion’s Heavy AntiAircraft Group.

That September, Mayhew’s unit deployed to the Pacific aboard the USS Winged Arrow, eventually arriving at the Marshall Islands to defend airfields from Japanese attacks. In spring 1945, the unit was relocated to Guam, where they patrolled against Japanese holdouts. Though they were later considered for deployment to Okinawa,

that plan was scrapped — a decision that left many Marines frustrated over their limited combat roles. To help boost morale, Mayhew painted pin-up images on tanks.

Mayhew returned to the United States in April 1946 and received an honorable discharge. He soon moved to New York City to pursue a career in art. By the 1960s, he had co-founded “Spiral,” a collective of Black artists focused on exploring the intersection of art, civil rights and politics.

His artwork — a blend of abstraction, impressionism and expressionism — focused on emotional, atmospheric landscapes he referred to as “mindscapes” and “moodscapes.” Today, his pieces are in collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum and the Smithsonian Institution.

Mayhew died on Sept. 26, 2024, in California at age 100.

In a 2020 interview, Mayhew said he did not strongly identify with his military service but proudly displayed the Congressional Gold Medal awarded in 2012 to the Montford Point Marines. His complex view of his service mirrored the broader experiences of Blacks in the military — a mix of pride and painful recog-nition of the inequalities they faced.

roughly 20,000 Montford Point Marines who trained between 1942 and 1949, paving the way for President Harry S. Truman’s Executive Order 9981 in 1948, which ordered the desegregation of the U.S. military.

Mayhew’s life and legacy reflect the dual fight African Americans faced during World War II — against foreign enemies and domestic injustice. Through his ser

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Amityville School Board rescinds superintendent oversight resolution

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The Amityville School Board rescinded two resolutions on key personnel matters during its July 8 meeting, after a change in trustees shifted the board’s majority on the issues.

One of the resolutions required Superintendent Gina Talbert to provide the board with weekly written updates on her availability to perform her duties, along with documentation of her sick and vacation time.

The second resolution eliminated the position of assistant superintendent for human resources.

Both actions were passed in June, before Trustee Wendy Canestro’s term on the board ended. Her support, along with that of board members Juan Leon, Megan Messmann and Carol Fanning, was sufficient to pass the measure 4-3 with Board President Lisa Johnson and Trustees Leslie Kretz, Carol Seehof, in opposition.

However, following the swearing in of board member Chris Nehring July 8, the board’s voting balance shifted on these issues. Nehring ran for and won Canestro’s seat in May. She did not seek reelection.

Voting to rescind the measure June 8 were Nehring, Johnson, Kretz and Seehof with opposition from Leon, Messman and Fanning.

Talbert publicly criticized the original oversight resolution when it was introduced and passed in June, saying she has consistently informed Board President Lisa Johnson of her schedule and maintains detailed records. She called the measure “insulting and offensive.”

Supporters of the requirement disagreed when the measure was introduced in June and again July 8. “This is not personal,” Fanning said supporting the original resolution. “It is a common practice in business and is nothing out of the ordinary. No one should be offended by it.”

The resolution did not initially outline why members of the board sought the change, nor were any accusations of wrongdoing on the part of the superintendent alleged. The emphasis was on providing the board with the information in a timely manner, something Fanning said was not happening.

Leon noted that the district adopted a similar policy for former Superintendent Mary Kelly who served as Amityville School Superintendent from 2014 to 2021. He added that additional oversight is especially important at this time as the board has given Dr. Talbert notice that her contract will not be renewed when it expires next year.

“Currently, she tracks her own time and reports only to the school board president, Ms. Johnson,” Leon said. “It is imperative that we keep a close eye on her vacation days and leave days, because eventually the district will have to pay her for any unused time.”

Johnson, who voted to rescind the oversight resolution, said the measure was unnecessary, because she already gets the information directly from Talbert and shares it with the board. She added that the earlier directive passed while Kelly was superintendent (2014-21) was based on different circumstances, which she declined to elaborate on, citing personnel issues.

“I put the resolution to rescind the measure on the agenda the night before the meeting, so all of the board members had the opportunity to read and consider it,” Johnson added.

However, some board members noted they had never seen reports or timesheets for the superintendent and argued the board should have direct access to that information.

“It makes sense, and if it makes sense, then there should be no reason to vote (to rescind) it,” Leon said.

The resolution to rescind the requirement stated: “The board has reviewed and reconsidered the necessity, efficiency and appro-priateness of such reporting requirements considering administrative practices, contractual obligations and the superintendent’s professional responsibilities.”

The second resolution the board voted on involved eliminating the position of assistant superintendent for finance, which is currently held by Richard Snyder, a recent appointee. Those supporting the move—Leon, Fanning and Messman, said they believed the position was not vital and that the district could save money by eliminating it.

Johnson said she was not against eliminating the position in the future but emphasized the need to first plan for the change.

“I have no problem with change,” she said. “But it is important for us to have a plan in place including who in the district will be assuming the work and responsibilities of the assistant superintendent of business and finance.” She added that retaining Snyder for another year would give the board time to create that plan.

The measure to retain Snyder passed by a 4-3 vote, with Johnson, Nehring, Kretz and Seehof voting in favor. Leon, Messmann and Fanning opposed the measure.

Leon also raised concerns at the June 8 meeting over Snyder’s recommendation to include a non-government insured bank as a

repository for district funds, NYCLASS. Snyder made no comment except to explain to the board that a NYCLASS account was and how it operated.

NYCLASS — the New York Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System— is a municipal cooperative investment pool administered by an elected board, including members from Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) statewide. It is open to municipal entities such as school districts and fire districts. However, NYCLASS accounts are not insured nor are investments guaranteed.

“Essentially, this would be putting taxpayer money at risk, which is something we should not be doing,” Leon said.

Following that discussion, the board removed NYCLASS from the list of recommended depositories and approved Snyder’s reappointment to a temporary, per diem, non-probationary, non-tenure/seniority position as interim superintendent for finance and operations through June 30, 2026 by a 4-3 vote with Johnson, Kretz, Nehring and Seehof approving it and Leon, Messman and Fanning opposed.

Nehring declined to comment on both issues saying he did not believe it would be appropriate.

Carolyn James/Herald photos

Re-elected Amityville School Board members Juan Leon (above) and Christopher Nehring (below) are sworn in at the July 8 school board meeting.

Different tips for finding lost inside and outside cats

Losing a pet is a gutwrenching experience However, when it comes to public awareness, dogs garner far more attention than cats. Most passersby will take note—or even attempt to rescue—a wandering Cockapoo. In contrast, a calico darting across the road is often ignored. This disparity stems from the perception of cats as independent. Their tendency to wander unnoticed contrasts with the nowuncommon sight of a stray dog. Gone are the days when Long Island residents casually let their dogs out to explore the neighborhood.

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New York State law reflects these beliefs. The law mandates that stray dogs must be held for at least five days before being put up for adoption, giving owners time for a reunion. Cats, however, are legally regarded as “free roaming” and are not picked up by animal control unless distressed. Historically, most Long Island town shelters declined to accept adult stray cats unless extraordinary circumstances, to avoid nusance disputes with neighbors. In over 35 years of weekly visits to Babylon Animal Shelter, I only witnessed two cats reunited with their owners; but hundreds of dogs reclaimed by their families. Notably, North Hempstead Town Shelter has never housed cats or kittens for adoption— despite all other Long Island town shelters

compassionately doing so, without a legal requirement. Identification further complicates feline recoveries. Cats rarely wear collars, and breakaway designs often fall off, taking ID tags with them. Thankfully, microchipping of cats became common about a decade ago. Today, all Long Island shelters scan cats and dogs for chips upon intake. Babylon Shelter even extends this practice to domestic rabbits, routinely microchipping the bunnies they adopt out after spaying or neutering them.

DIFFERENT TIPS ON HOW TO RECOVER YOUR LOST CAT.

INSIDE SCOOP ON LOST INSIDE CATS:

Most indoor-only cats stay nearby if they slip out. But first, make sure the cat really escaped. Cats are adept at finding hideaways inside the house and will ignore the can opener sound if sleeping soundly or not famished. A lost cat may have been spooked by a move, change in routine, or a new “intruder”. Indoor cats lack confidence and familiarity in the great outdoors. They often hover somewhere close to home like under bushes unless something else such as menacing dogs, teasing kids, or thunder scares them further away.

Besides hanging numerous LOST flyers, it is best to center the search around your home. Ask neighbors if you can look inside sheds, garages, and cellar entrances where

a cat may be accidentally trapped. Leave food and a blanket with your scent on your stoop; set humane traps with tantalizing bait like sardines or Kentucky Fried Original Recipe nearby. (Be forewarned you may catch a raccoon or opossum.) If possible, keep your door propped open slightly, in case your cat returns in the middle of the night.

INDOOR/OUTSIDE FELINE FUGITIVES:

Adventurous indoor/outdoor cats are more likely to roam. If they don’t return at their usual time, start to search right away. Leave food and familiar items just as you would for a missing indoor cat. Canvas the neighborhood carrying treats. List your lost cat with a good photo on all local social media pages.

Flyers need a photo, color, and the word “LOST” large enough to see from a moving car. Check shelters in person. Ask if any cats are in the isolation, at the hospital, or on a dead-on-arrival list. Advertise in newspapers. Follow up on every plausible lead. (It is true that seriously ill cats may wander off to die.)

Outdoor cats may have a desire to explore. A friend in Middle Island adopted Fred an orange cat years ago. Her property is extremely secure for rescued cats. When Fred vanished, she launched a massive search. Someone answered her newspaper ad. He had been feeding a new cat outside the Farmingville post office that fit his description. It was Fred who must have slipped into a visitor’s car and that person’s next stop was that post office. Months later Fred disappeared again but was never

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Ear Works Audiology: Your Guide to Hearing Health

If you’ve been turning up the TV or struggling in noisy conversations, it might be time for a hearing test— and Ear Works Audiolo gy is here to help. With 11 Long Island locations and a team led by Dr. Victoria Kopec and Dr. Toni Zanetti, Ear Works provides compassionate, personalized hearing care for every step of your journey.

According to audiologist Dr. Meredith Moore, common signs of hearing loss include increasing the TV volume, difficulty understanding speech, and avoiding group conversations. Loved ones often notice these issues first, and Dr. Moore recommends a

Dr. Meredith Moore

no-pressure approach to encourage that first appointment—even if it’s just to establish a baseline.

At your appointment, you can expect a comfor table, non-invasive visit that includes questions about your hearing history, an ear exam, and a 10- to 15-minute test involving tones and word reco gnition in both quiet and noisy settings.

If hearing aids are recommended, patients can try them out immediately in-office. Today’s devices are discreet, Bluetooth-enabled, and even offer tinnitus relief through pro grams like those from Widex. While over-the-

counter devices may seem convenient, they often lack customization and effective noise management.

What truly sets Ear Works Audiolo gy apar t is their commitment to tailored solutions and ongoing support. Whether you’re ready to act or just gathering infor mation, their team is here to guide you toward better hearing health.

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LI Public Arts fest ‘draws’ a welcoming crowd

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

A refreshing breeze swept through Phelps Lane Park as art lovers gathered for the opening of the second annual open air Long Island Public Arts Festival recently.

Hosted by the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) in collaboration with Colored Colors, the more than 50 artists submitted work, with with 24 selected for display.

The artwork will remain on display at Phelps Lane Park, 281 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, through Sept. 2, and is open to hte public without charge.

“It’s a big accomplishment to even be chosen, and I’m looking forward to everyone’s reactions to the art we selected,” said Tricia Messeroux, executive director of BACCA. “It’s very creative, very beautiful, and I hope everyone has a good time.”

Colored Colors, a creative platform for artists, designers and musicians, partnered with BACCA to curate the show. Founder and Executive Director José Tutiven said the festival’s strength lies in showcasing talent from across Long Island.

“We wanted to create something unique for people to engage with,” Tutiven said. “Someone might not consider themselves an art enthusiast, but when they see the variety of work here, I hope they’ll realize art is everywhere—and for everyone.”

An artist himself, Tutiven said he launched Colored Colors to create opportunities he didn’t see when first starting out. His goal is to expand the organization’s projects while staying true to its grassroots mission.

BACCA Director Jason Jenkins said he hopes artists feel celebrated and supported.

“Working with Colored Colors has felt like working with a family,” Jenkins said. “To find another organization that serves the community in the same way means a lot.”

Jenkins said the selected artwork challenges typical regional themes, such as seascapes and lighthouses.

“This show redefines what people expect from Long Island art,” he said. “There’s a variety here, and a unifying drive of expression.”

BACCA Board President Ron Becker, also an artist, called the festival “a celebration of the arts

in the Babylon community.”

With a playground nearby, many children joined the event after noticing the art displays.

“We were at the playground and saw this going on, and the kids like art,” said attendee Habeeb Arije, who was there with his children, Isa and Aya. Aya was especially drawn to a digital photo titled “Silk at Blursday NYC” by Talus Pinto and posed with her brother, mimicking the artwork.

Eight-year-old aspiring artist Jasmine Zencir was captivated by the work of Quiana Lewis, who exhibited her art at the festival for the first time.

“I’m an artist too, and it looks so pretty,” Jasmine said. “I like nature and the ocean.”

Lewis, a North Babylon High School graduate, said many of her pieces feature the beach because “it’s where I feel most free.”

“I love drawing portraits,” she said. “I’m happiest when I’m drawing people.”

Louise Stephenson, a retired elementary art teacher from West Islip, said the park setting was perfect for the exhibit.

“It’s a beautiful place to sit and see the artwork,” said Stephenson, who takes BACCA art classes. Her watercolor, titled “Changes,” reflects her transition into retirement. She also noted the excitement of seeing art from one of her former students on display.

The event included live art by Lindsay Lange, who painted a mural onsite. The piece will be auctioned by BACCA to support next year’s festival.

“I do a lot of live painting across Long Island, and I’m excited to be here in Babylon for the first time,” Lange said.

Jamine Allen of Evolve hosted a community banner project where attendees traced handprints onto upcycled fabric to contribute to a collaborative installation.

Live music was also part of the celebration, with Courtney Fleming of Lost Island Arts performing hits such as “Tennessee Whiskey.”

“They were playing on the playground and heard the music, and that drew them to the show,” said Alexa Hoffman, who attended with her children and friends. “My son loves singing and dancing.”

For more information, visit longislandpublicartsfest.com.

Artist Louise Stephenson with her work “Changes”

Artist Quiana Lewis and Jasmine Zencir

Aya and Isa Arije posing in front of “Silk at Blursday NYC” by Talus Pinto.

THURSDAY, JULY 31

•The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information, call (631) 9728829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631)-789-2569.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call (631)-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

•Farmingdale Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Village Green, 361 Main St., Farmingdale. For more information, call (516) 249-0093.

•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust

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Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4

•Massapequa Fire District Monthly Work Session: 7:30 p.m., District Administration Building, 1 Brooklyn Ave., Massapequa. For more information, call (516) 798-9849.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

•Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9

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a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call (631) 972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

•Register for Massapequa Chamber of Commerce Networking and Membership Appreciation Picnic on August 21: 5 to 7 p.m. This event is for Massapequa Chamber members only and will feature food,

games, networking and more. Please bring a raffle price. This event is free. Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Picnic Area A (Behind the tennis courts and closest to Unqua Road) 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa.To register and for more information, call(516) 541-1443 or visit shorturl.at/xExVD.

Freestyle Festival at Tanger Outlets Aug. 3

Ronnie Reality’s Freestyle Festival will be held at Tanger Outlets at the Arches, 152 Artists Circle, Deer Park Sun., Aug 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get ready for a wild day with a freestyle motocross, and individual free style shows.

The event is for the whole family with performances and interactive experiences and celebrity spotlights.

Part of the proceeds will go toward

the Wounded Warriors Project, St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the Raymond Downey Scholarship foundation. Tickets start at $25.18. There will be food trucks, vendor booths, raffles, gift basket giveaways and more.

This is the first show of its kind on Long Island. To purchase tickets or for more information go. to https://shorturl.at/G4aS4

AHS Class of ‘75 sets 50th reunion

A committee of graduates of Amityville High School Class of 1975 are planning the group’s 50th High School reunion. A 3-day celebration is planned including the main event which is a dinner and get -ogether at Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club on Sun.,

Oct 12.

For more information on attending any of the reunion events, email: davesberger@hotmail.com or leave a m e s s a g e o n the group’s Facebook page: Amityville High School Class 75 -50 Year Reunion

By Herald Staff

Aidan Rinaldi, age 19 Farmingdale

There’s so much to do between the beach, Adventureland, basketball at Brady Park, and the best weather in the country.

What’s your favorite aspect of summer on Long Island?

Owen Kelly, age 19

Massapequa

The beach is my favorite part of summer.

Tianna Bailey, age 4 Massapequa

My favorite part of summer is the pool.

Mike Carpenter Massapequa Park

I like going to the parks with my kids.

Pat Carpenter Massapequa Park I’d say the summer nights in town.

STEPPING OUT A instoryevery step

Celebrate culture and community at the Gold Coast Dance Festival

By Roksana Amid

As sundown takes hold at Morgan Memorial Park on Aug. 2, artists representing a rich spectrum of dance styles — from classical ballet and folklorico to tap, contemporary and hip-hop — take to a stage. The ﬁfth annual Gold Coast Dance Festival — set against the backdrop of the Long Island Sound — is a grand celebration of culture, movement and community connection.

Hosted by New York Dance Theatre, the free event attracts folks to see a varied lineup of dancers from Alvin Ailey, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York City Ballet, Broadway, and more. This year’s edition also includes Ballet Nepantla, a returning favorite known for blending traditional Mexican folklorico with contemporary dance.

“Ballet Nepantla are an astounding company,” Festival Executive Producer Nicole Loizides Albruzzese says. “They’ve been noted as embodying the in-between-ness of those who live on the borderland, mixing in cultures and gaining a little bit from either side.”

Founded in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, this began as an informal gathering of dancers organized by Albruzzese, a professional performer and Glen Cove resident. She invited a few colleagues to Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay as a way to decompress from the emotional toll of the lockdown. This experience inspired her to bring a professional dance festival to Glen Cove the following year.

“Because the world just stopped talking to one another, stopped dining together, we wanted to create something that brought people together without the need for words,” Albruzzese says. “Dance can do that.”

Since then, the festival has grown to involve dozens of performers and companies, including John Manzari, a renowned Broadway tap dancer and featured artist from “So You Think You Can Dance,” and MorDance, a contemporary ballet company based in Yonkers. This will be MorDance’s ﬁrst appearance here.

For those inspired to dance themselves, join Jamie Shannon of Kilowatt Dance Theater for an introductory Lindy Hop class on the beach at 4:30 p.m., open to all ages and skill levels, before performances begin.

“Lindy Hop is one of America’s beloved early social dances, stemming from jazz and Harlem and a beautiful social era,” Albruzzese explains. “Bring your dinner down, enjoy a class, and go see a show. You get a more intimate look at the artists beforehand, and then you get to see them on stage.”

New York Dance Theatre, which is celebrating its 51st year, produces the festival through its nonproﬁt mission to make high-level dance accessible to all audiences.

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The company also runs the Développé program, a a scholarship initiative that provides free yearlong dance education to atrisk youth, foster families and English-language learners across Long Island.

Développé partners with community organizations, including Options for Community Living, which supports families experiencing homelessness and ﬁnancial hardship. One of the newest scholarship recipients is an 11-year-old girl who had never taken a dance class before this summer.

“She leaves the studio glowing,” Albruzzese says. “She’s one of the most graceful dancers in the class. Starting classical dance between the ages of 11 and 14 can be intimidating, but she’s handling it so beautifully.”

A suggested festival donation of $20 supports the Développé program. Contributions help fund workshops, lectures, performances and scholarships provided by NYDT throughout the year.

Albruzzese says the festival is designed to be inclusive, welcoming people of all backgrounds and abilities.

“A woman came up to me last year and said, ‘It’s not so often I ﬁnd something to do with my mom or my grandmother,’” she recalls. “Her grandmother was 92 and squealing with excitement watching the performances. That’s what this is about. You can just grab a park bench, sit on the grass and stay for ﬁve minutes or the entire evening.”

‘So in love with you am I’

Last year’s featured performers represented Haiti, China, Iraq, and Mexico. Each year’s lineup is curated to reﬂect global traditions and storytelling through movement, according to Albruzzese.

“I think because we offer such a huge, diverse array of cultural programming, everyone leaves loving something. We birthed a star, and it’s shining everywhere. It’s beneﬁting the artists, the audience and our local cultural institutions,” she adds enthusiastically.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, beach chairs and picnic dinners.

Check out a stylized concert version of the classic golden age musical. Egotistical leading man-directorproducer Fred Graham (Broadway’s Charlie Marcus) is reunited with his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi (Broadway talent Christina DeCicco, of Rockville Centre) when the two are forced to play opposite one another in a new production of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew.” The battle of the sexes continues onstage and off, as it becomes clear that, as much as this couple profess to hate each other, they are also still in love. Throw in a number of cases of mistaken identity, the mob, and comedic routines into the mix and you get “Kiss Me, Kate” — a dazzling Broadway classic that earned the very ﬁrst Tony award for Best Musical. A cast of 30 brings this “concert” production to life with limited costumes and scenic elements. The dynamic performers include Molloy’s renowned CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students and also alumni.

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3, 3 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.

Magic Rocks!

Illusionist Leon Etienne has sold out venues all over the world with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Now he arrives here with his jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show. You’ve seen him on “America’s Got Talent,” “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, “Masters of Illusion,” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” Hailed by critics as “America’s Rock Illusionist,” Leon is a worldwide hit with audiences, critics and producers. He’s recognized for his onstage charisma, a fast-paced, high energy, rock n’ roll performance style — and his no-nonsense approach to magic. This interactive, family-friendly spectacular showcases mind-blowing tricks, award-winning sleight of hand and non-stop laughter. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it’s an immersive experience ﬁlled with wonder, laughter and jaw-dropping moments you won’t soon forget. Etienne’s performance style attracts worldwide attention; join in this unforgettable night of magic and you’ll see why.

Sunday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. $71.75, $60.25, $49.25,

• Saturday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m.; rain date is Aug. 9

Street, Glen Cove

Festival updates and class announcements available on New York Dance Theatre’s social media platforms

Photos courtesy Nicole Albruzzese

Last year, Wendi Weng, a Chinese immigrant and resident of Huntington, wowed the festival audience.

Graceanne Pierce, a Queens resident and New York Dance Theatre artist, takes the stage this year.

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Town of Oyster Bay Workforce

Partnership

Job training opportunities are currently available through the Town’s Workforce Partnership. The Workforce Partnership offers eligible job seekers the opportunity to advance their career with grant funding for training and certification through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act. Training opportunities are available in various fields.

•Contact: (516) 797-4560 or shorturl.at/lJv0r

On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainment-related activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the FoliesBergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9.

•Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor

•Time: Ongoing

•Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

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Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required.

AUG 8

‘The Rocketman Show’

Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage. Blast off into the stratosphere with this electrifying tribute to the Rocketman himself. With a nostalgic setlist that’ll take you right back to when rock was young, this is a must-see for Elton John fans — of all generations. Rus Anderson, Elton John’s official body double for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour launch, recreates an early Elton concert complete with flamboyant costumes actually worn by Elton himself.

subject to change and will be held weather permitting.

•Where: 100 Washington Ave., Plainview

•Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 797-7925 or oysterbaytown.com/summer

Movie time Massapequa Public Library shows “The Amateur.” When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a decoder takes matters into his own hands.

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•Where: 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park

•Time: 1-3:30 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m.

•Contact: massapequalibrary. org or call (516) 799-0770

Buying tech workshop

•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

• Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

Elton’s greatest hits, wildest outfits and outrageous stage antics come to life again as Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton like no other. He storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock ‘n roller. This is a detailed re-creation of Elton John’s ‘70s shows that’s not to be missed. Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984. $82, $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $35.

•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

•Time: Noon-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; also Aug, 3-4 and Aug. 6-7

•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Summer grooves

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The Town of Oyster Bay’s Music Under The Stars series continues with The Beat Goes On Cher Tribute featuring Lisa McClowry at John J. Burns Town Park. For comfort, bring blankets, chairs and coolers. Performances are subject to change and will be held weather permitting.

•Where: 4990 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park

•Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 797-7925 or oysterbaytown.com/summer

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure Stroll the gardens and enjoy a telling of Eva Moore’s “Lucky Ducklings.”

With a take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

•Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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Unbox A-Saurus for Us!

Dr. Patricia Osiris visits with young paleontologistsin-training at Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join eccentric paleontologist Dr. Patricia Osiris (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a never-before-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only.

•Where: Museum Row, Garden City

•Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug 6

•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Farmers Market

Schneider’s Farm Farmingdale Farmers Market is open weekly until Nov. 23, weather permitting, at Farmingdale Village Green.

•Where: 361 Main St., Farmingdale

•Time: Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 249-0093

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Summertime tunes

The Town of Oyster Bay Music Under the Stars series welcomes all to a tribute to The Beatles, Zeppelin and Doors with Magical Mystery Doors at John J. Burns Town Park.

•Where: 4990 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park

•Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 797-7925 or oysterbaytown.com/summer

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Concert in the park

The Town of Oyster Bay Music Under the Stars series hosts a tribute to the legendary Barbra Streisand starring Jill Gioia at PlainviewOld Bethpage Community Park. For comfort, bring blankets, chairs and coolers. Performances are

Participate in an informative session at Massapequa Public Library. Learn what to consider before buying, what goes into an informed purchase and how to find evaluations and shop for bargains online. Registration required.

•Where: 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park

•Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

•Contact: massapequalibrary. org or call (516) 799-0770

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11 Vacation Bible School

Registration is ongoing now for VBS at Community United Methodist Church in August, open to ages 4-11. VBS adventures include daily deepsea voyages into Bible fun with stories, games, crafts, mission work, water science, snack and music. All children must be toilettrained. $25 per child if registered prior to Aug. 3; $30 after that date. Payment is by cash or check and is due the first day of camp.

•Where: 100 Park Blvd., Massapequa

•Time: Aug. 11-15, 9:15 a.m.12:45 p.m.

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Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals

TOWN HALL, AUDREY AVENUE, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771-1592TELEPHONE: (516) 624-6232 – FAX: (516) 624-6149

RITA BYRNE, Chairwoman – LOIS

SCHMITT, Vice Chairwoman –KATHLEEN MULLIGAN

REBECCA M. ALESIA –LISA CICCOLELLA – FLORESTANO GIRARDI

– BRIAN GRIFFIN

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PUBLIC HEARING

CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on AUGUST 7, 2025, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 91-468 - AMENDMENT

MASSAPEQUA

REGINA WITHER-

SPOON: (A) Amend Decision of Zoning Board of Appeals, dated December 5, 1991 in order to Amend the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to indicate a change in ownership and occupancy while still maintaining a Parent/Child relationship. (B) Extend the Special Use Permit to maintain an existing second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a Parent/ Child residence.

W/s/o Division Ave.,

1367.59 ft. S/o Garfield Pl., a/k/a 98 Division Ave., Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 25-148

MASSAPEQUA

JORGE PACHECO:

Variance to construct one story addition having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Colonial Dr., E/o Dover St., a/k/a 90 Colonial Drive, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 25-150

MASSAPEQUA

YAMILEE C. GELIN: (A) Variance to reconstruct a new two-story, one family dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation having less side yard setback, aggregate side yards, exceeding maximum height, building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

(B) Variance to allow parking located within required front yard (along Clocks Boulevard & Rockwood Avenue). (C) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(D) Variance to allow existing 5 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (Rockwood Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Clocks Blvd. 152 ft. W/o E. Pine St., a/k/a 69 Clocks Boulevard, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 25-262

MASSAPEQUA

YAMILEE C. GELIN: Variance to construct a second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a PARENT/ CHILD residence.

E/s/o Clocks Blvd. 152 ft. W/o E. Pine St., a/k/a 69 Clocks Boulevard, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 25-151

MASSAPEQUA

KATIE SKEI: (A)

Variance to construct roof over patio having less side yard setback, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 24-181 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated July 25, 2024. NE/ cor. of Exeter Rd. & Cedar Shore Dr., a/k/a 125 Exeter Road, Massapequa, NY

ZONING

BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF 08/07/25

APPEAL NO. 25-156

MASSAPEQUA

PASQUALINO RUF-

FA: (A) Variance to allow existing 5 ft. by 9 ft. shed abutting dwelling having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct one story addition exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high vinyl fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (East Shore Drive) and maximum height within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 15-226 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated July 23, 2015. SE/ cor. of Seaview St. & E. Shore Dr., a/k/a 60 Seaview Street, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 25-157

MASSAPEQUA

CAMILO RINCON:

Variance to construct one story addition having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. W/s/o Fox Blvd.,

Public Notices

275.35 ft. S/o Merrick Rd., a/k/a 9 Fox Boulevard, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 25-160

MASSAPEQUA

65 SOUTH BAY LLC:

Variance to reconstruct a new 35.75 ft. by 59.8 ft. dwelling on partial new and partial existing foundation exceeding maximum height, building coverage, gross floor area and having less roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o S. Bay Ave., 461.33 ft. S/o Jefferson Pl., a/k/a 65 S. Bay Avenue, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-156 - AMENDMENT NORTH MASSAPEQUA

NICOLE FERRETTI:

Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 23-156 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated July 20, 2023 for the submittal of new plans with front second story bump outs and roof changes.

S/s/o Brookline Dr., 110 ft. E/o Walter Ave., a/k/a 9 Brookline Drive, North Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 25-101

MASSAPEQUA

FRANK DEPIERRO:

(A) Variance to construct one story addition, cellar entrance and roofed-over porch having less average front yard setback (Bayview Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct roofedover porch having less average side/front yard setback (Hampton Boulevard) than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (D) Variance to construct second floor addition exceeding maximum

height than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to construct one story addition and second floor addition exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of Hampton Blvd. & Bayview Ave., a/k/a 83 Hampton Boulevard, Massapequa, NY

JULY 28, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 25-241 7/30

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25120545 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 684 Fulton Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550, County of Nassau, for on premises consumption at Sabor Garifuna LLC. 25-237. 7/23, 30

Notice of Formation of CoreClinical LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on [5/5/2025]. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: CoreClinical LLC, 41 Hollins Road, Hicksville, NY, 11801 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 25-240. 7/23, 30, 8/6, 13, 20, 27

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25120474 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 7903 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797, County of Nassau, for on premises consumption at Buteras Woodbury Inc. 25-238 7/23, 30

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0240-25120659 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 96 W Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801, County of Nassau, for on premises consumption at Pavirin Corporation. 25-239 7/23, 30

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INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF MASSAPEQUA PARK NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provision of the State of New York that a Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals in the Incorporated Village of Massapequa Park on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 151 Front Street, Massapequa Park, New York 11762 for the following purposes: Case No. 4504 To consider the variance application of Mr. and Mr. Bruce Korrow, 395 Atlantic Avenue, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 to erect a six (6) foot fence {five (5) foot solid, one (1) foot lattice} in the second front yard with a zero (0) foot setback in violation of Village Code. Such proposal is in violation of Chapter 345-40 (B1) Fences and Similar Obstructions which states: On corner plots, the front shall be limited to non-opaque, not solid fences no higher than 48 inches. The street side (side yard) shall be entitled to a six (6) foot opaque (solid) fence, provided a minimum 13 foot setback from the property line is maintained.

Proposed six (6) foot fence to start at the northwest corner of house foundation proceed to north property line leaving a zero (0) foot setback and continue then east with this same setback stopping at east property line and then continue to south property line.

Case No. 4505 To consider the variance application of Mrs. Amy O’Hara, 106 Broadway, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 to install an inground

swimming pool without the required paver setback and maintain a rear yard shed all without required setbacks in violation of Village Code.

Such proposals are in violation with the following Village Codes:

Chapter 345-41 (H, J) Pools, Walkways, Distances which states: An unobstructed walk area of not less than 24 inches wide shall be provided to extend entirely around pools below grade. Also, no portion of a pool, including walkways, pump, filters, showers, accessories or pool water disinfectants shall be located at a distance less than five (5) feet from any side or rear property line or building setback line.

Proposed four point five (4.5) feet of paving area at rear and side property lines with a planting area of two point six (2.6) feet making walkway without the required five (5) foot setback to north and west property lines.

Chapter 345-43 (B) Sheds which states: All sheds on a residential property shall be a minimum of two (2) feet from rear and either side property lines.

Existing shed located in the southwest corner yard is only approximately a few inches from side and rear property lines. By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals July 24, 2025 25-244. 7/30

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SOUTHEAST NASSAU TRANSPORTATION CO-OPERATIVE Plainedge UFSD Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD Island Trees UFSD Seaford UFSD Levittown UFSD Wantagh UFSD

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM daily, except Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays on or after Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

The Boards of Education reserve the right to waive any informality in or to reject in whole or in part all bids or to accept any bid, which in its judgment is in the best interest of the school district.

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SOUTHEAST NASSAU TRANSPORTATION CO-OPERATIVE Plainedge UFSD Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD Island Trees UFSD Seaford UFSD Levittown UFSD Wantagh UFSD

hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM daily, except Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays on or after Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Farmingdale Students Celebrate Milestone as School Year Ends

As the 2024–25 school year came to a close, the Farmingdale School District marked a significant milestone for its students with a series of moving-up ceremonies.

Fifth graders from Albany Avenue, Northside, Saltzman East Memorial and Woodward Parkway elementary schools, as well as eighth graders from Howitt Middle School, were honored in celebrations that captured the Daler spirit — full of pride, tradition and community.

The events were a heartfelt tribute to the students’ hard work, resilience and growth throughout their academic journeys. Smiles, laughter and a few joyful tears filled the air as students reflected on their accomplishments and looked ahead to the next chapter.

Parents, teachers and peers gathered to applaud the young graduates, with speeches from educators highlighting each student’s unique strengths and achievements. Musical performances by school choirs and orchestras added a festive touch to the ceremonies.

Students received certificates symbolizing both the conclusion of one chapter and the beginning of another. Before officially starting their new school experiences in September, they will attend orientation sessions in August to get acquainted with their new environments and meet their principals.

“With the support of the entire Farmingdale community, these students are ready to embrace the future with confidence and enthusiasm — fueled by green pride, the heart of a lion and the strength of a Daler,” said School Superintendent Paul Defendini.

BID #25-004 2025-2026 School Year

Transportation

On behalf of the Southeast Nassau Transportation Co-Operative, the Plainedge Public Schools hereby gives public notice that SEALED BIDS will be received until 10:30

All proposals received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the School District. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having his bid deposited on time at the place specified. Bids must be in a SEALED ENVELOPE bearing on the outside the name & address of the bidder and the words “SENTCO Bid #25-004”.

Davies, LLP. and that the report of external audit by the independent public accountant has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law and Section 181-b of the Town Law, a written response and corrective action plan shall be prepared by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Massapequa Fire District within 90 days and filed in my office where is will be available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Dated: Massapequa, New York July 14, 2025

ATTEST: Joanne Riggio, Secretary Massapequa Fire District 25-242. 7/30

AM prevailing time on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Plainedge Public Schools Administration Office, located at 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, NY 11758 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of: Justine Stringer, Purchasing Agent, Plainedge Public Schools, 241 Wyngate Dr, N. Massapequa, NY 11758. Bid Specifications and all applicable terms and conditions forms are available for pickup at the Plainedge Public Schools Administration Office at 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, NY 11758, between the

Each Bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty five (45) days after the formal bid opening.

Dated July 30, 2025

By order of the Boards of Education of: Plainedge UFSD, Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD

Island Trees UFSD, Seaford UFSD Levittown UFSD, Wantagh UFSD 25-243. 7/30

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the Massapequa Fire District for the period beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2024, have been examined by an independent public accountant, PKF O’Connor

Notice is hereby given that a license, number NA-0340-25-121137 for liquor, beer, cider and wine, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor at retail in a Restaurant, under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 4902 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park, New York 11762 for On-Premises consumption. The Granola Bar of Massapequa, LLC 25-246. 7/30, 8/6

In accordance with the provision of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, the Boards of Education of the Southeast Nassau Transportation CoOperative, consisting of Island Trees UFSD, Levittown UFSD, Plainedge UFSD, Seaford UFSD, Wantagh UFSD and PlainviewOld-Bethpage CSD, hereby invite the submission of sealed bids for: BID #25-004 2025-2026 School Year Transportation On behalf of the Southeast Nassau Transportation Co-Operative, the Plainedge Public Schools hereby gives public notice that SEALED BIDS will be received until 10:30 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Plainedge Public Schools Administration Office, located at 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, NY 11758 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of: Justine Stringer, Purchasing Agent, Plainedge Public Schools, 241 Wyngate Dr, N. Massapequa, NY 11758.

Bid Specifications and all applicable terms and conditions forms are available for pickup at the Plainedge Public Schools Administration Office at 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, NY 11758, between the

Each Bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty five (45) days after the formal bid opening.

Dated July 30, 2025

By order of the Boards of Education of: Plainedge UFSD, Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD

Island Trees UFSD, Seaford UFSD Levittown UFSD, Wantagh UFSD 25-243. 7/30

LEGAL NOTICE

Dated: Massapequa, New York July 14, 2025

ATTEST: Joanne Riggio, Secretary Massapequa Fire District 25-242. 7/30

All Pictures courtesy of the Farmingdale school district

Saltzman East Memorial’s Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony, held on June 25, 2025.

Howitt Middle School’s Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony, held on June 26, 2025.

Albany Avenue’s Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony, held on June 23, 2025

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elcome to 4 Heron Court,

Is

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doorbell camera enough?

Q. We have a doorbell camera, and understand that it’s a deterrent to would-be burglars, but as we’re renovating our home, are there other ways we can “design” in ways to keep people from robbing it? We keep seeing reports on the neighbor app of our door camera about people checking out houses in the area, and we’re very concerned. Any ideas would are appreciated.

A. People often plan the latest technology items into renovations, and I learn from my clients, all the time, about ideas they’ve researched, from locations for hidden cameras to sensor devices that tell them when people are approaching. Some clients ask about electronically controlled driveway gates, and I advise them that unless the fencing is also monitored, all they’re stopping is a vehicle.

When you have a very long driveway to the house, gates make sense, even if just to give the impression that the property is more secure, but when you can see the entrance from the street from the front door or windows, it’s a moot point to have a controlled driveway gate, because 80 percent of the time, burglars approach a home on foot, slipping around a gate, or over a short fence, to get to a more secluded spot to enter without being seen. With that in mind, outside areas of buildings that create hidden corners should be planned out of the design.

According to the National Center for Policing Innovation, the average burglar will spend no more than 60 seconds breaking in. If you can delay a break-in for 90 seconds or longer, a burglar may get nervous and leave. A hiding spot gives them extra time.

Fortify exterior doors with deadbolts that extend at least an inch and a half into the door frame. Glass doors in the front or back of a dwelling can be fortified by installing “hurricane”-strength glass instead of standard glazed doors, and sliding doors with a metal track rod can be effective. Hurricaneglass windows are much more costly than regular windows, but protect your home from burglars as well as storms.

Remember that even with an alarm system, which can be a deterrent, if a burglar has already had a look at the interior of your home and knows where to go, they will be in and out before any law enforcement gets there.

I was impressed that the police came to my home quickly when a door accidentally blew open, and checked every closet and potential hiding place before pronouncing the home secure. So if you come home to an open door or window, it’s advisable not to enter without calling the police for a safety check. It could save you from injury or worse, confronting a burglar.

Pet doors measuring more than six inches across should be avoided. Silly as it sounds, some burglars actually use a child to squeeze through a pet door and open the doors from the inside. More to come.

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Why I care about immigration

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people often ask me why I care so much about immigration.

Of course, my constituents care about it; they want to stop the chaos at the southern border and fix the asylum system, and they want to see people treated like human beings.

I agree with them. More than that, though, immigration is personal for me.

I look at America through the lens of the immigrant story — the story of my family, and the story of the American dream. My father came to this country as an infant. His parents — my grandparents — came from Italy with nothing. And yet, through hard work and devotion to family, they built a life here. Their son went to law school on the GI bill after serving in World War II, rising to become a mayor and a State Supreme Court justice. Their grandson is a member of the United States Congress.

An article that hung in my grandfather’s home, from Nov. 10, 1960, is titled “Success Story.” A segment reads:

“Glen Cove can be proud of its Mayor

How

iJoseph A. Suozzi, who was elected to the State Supreme Court on Tuesday . . .

“Judge Suozzi came to these shores as an infant, the son of immigrant parents. Their lot was not an easy one, in a strange land, but Mr. and Mrs. Michael Suozzi raised a fine family, and while they lived comfortably, they did not gain great material wealth. But they did gain another kind of wealth which no Depression, no misfortune can ever take away from them. They devoted their lives to their family and their success of their children is their great fortune.

ieven wrote to the president, asking him to work with me on comprehensive reform.

“Now their boy, Joe, will soon be a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court. How proud they must be! And we who know them share their pride.

“Mike and Rosa Suozzi certainly made good in America. God bless them.”

That’s why I care about immigration. Through my own family, I’ve seen the promise of America fulfilled. But I also see how that promise is at risk — because our immigration system is broken, and Congress has failed to fix it. It’s painful for me that this issue by which I define my American experience has become such a negative, controversial force in our politics.

Congress has failed for decades to pass comprehensive immigration reform because too many politicians have weaponized immigration policy for political gain without doing a thing to fix it. Even when bipartisan solutions emerge, they’re often derailed by political forces more interested in scoring points than solving problems.

Reasonable people should agree that violent criminals who are here illegally should be deported. But what’s happening now is far more chaotic.

Parents who’ve lived here for years, send their kids to school with my kids, work six days a week and go to church on Sunday are living in fear.

We need to figure out a way for people who work, pay taxes and follow the rules to stop having to look over their shoulder. Families that have been here for decades deserve legal status so they can build lives for their children and grandchildren, like our family did.

We must secure the border, fix the broken asylum system, and create legal pathways for Dreamers, farm workers, TPS holders, essential workers in fields like health care and hospitality, and residents who’ve been here for over a decade.

Democrats and Republicans must come together. While President Trump has had remarkable success securing the border, he has done so through executive orders, which can easily be overturned. Real progress must come from Congress.

I’ll continue to do my part. I’ve worked toward comprehensive immigration reform as co-chair of the Democrats for Border Security Taskforce, as co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and through the bipartisan coalition I built of “business, badges and the Bible” — members of the business, law enforcement and religious communities who have longstanding stakes in American immigration policy.

I even wrote a letter to the president, asking him to work with me and make a deal on comprehensive reform. I’ve reached out, and I hope he reaches back.

We can uphold the law and our values. We can protect our borders and treat people with dignity. We can be safe and fair.

That’s the America my grandparents believed in when they arrived in this country. It’s the America I still believe in. And it’s the one we have to keep fighting for — together.

Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.

will the summer of ’25 be remembered?

t is said that each of us, if we’re lucky, gets 80 summers. Some folks prefer winter or the rebirth vibe of spring, but for most, it is summer, the short season of our years, that seems sweetest.

Summers have telescoped lives of their own. Whatever our age, summer begins in our minds as hopes and expectations, is realized in the days from June 21 to Sept. 21 and is remembered ever after.

The very first summer I remember was 1951, at Rockaway Beach, where we rented a bungalow on 54th Street. That was the Summer of My Sister, who had recently been born and, for some reason, expected to come along on our vacation. The fireworks on the boardwalk every Wednesday night were my big-sister treat, and best memory. There was the Summer of New Hampshire, when our parents took us on a much-hyped car trip to the Granite State. I was 8, my sister was 4 and our

grandmother, who sat in the back seat, was ancient, I guess in her 50s. My father had made all the arrangements via mail, writing to Stonybrook Farms to set up our holiday.

We drove 10 hours, pumped with excitement. When we drove through the broken gates, the moment collapsed on itself like a black hole. The cabins were like chicken coops. My mother started to sob. But Dad had a plan. We stayed one night, skipped out in the predawn hours and drove all the way to Canada. That summer I learned to have a Plan B, and how to skip out under cover of darkness.

i lived through the Summer of Love, but this summer is not feeling like love.

The Summer of Robert English was a doozie. I was about 15, living in Cedarhurst, and my mother’s best friend invited her nephew, 16, to visit for the summer from New Mexico. I fell wildly in love with Robert the second I saw him. Which was also how he felt when I introduced him to my best friend, Jackie. I barely survived their romance.

The Summer of Working for Dad was like pinning a golden moment in time. My dad was a dentist, and after my

freshman year in college, I worked in his office in Brooklyn. Chairside assistant. Holder of hands. But it wasn’t the work that made the summer remarkable; it was getting to know my father. We went out to lunch every day and we talked. Without the context of our regular family life, he became a real person to me.

Also, one of his patients gave me a $10 tip.

I remember the Summer of the Diet Doctor, when I answered an ad for an assistant in a diet-pill practice. The doctor was 48 and his wife was 18, my age. I remember that summer because I lied to get the job, not revealing that I was going back to college in the fall.

By July I couldn’t stand it; I told them the truth. They asked me to stay on. That was the good part. The bad part was that the doctor was a groper. Quite a few life lessons were learned.

Our best summers were the Montana Summers, the five years we traveled the state, from Missoula to Glacier Park, from Flathead Lake to White Fish to Helena. We hiked and learned to fly fish and, as a family and for the first time,

leaped out of our comfort zone and found footing in new terrain.

More recently, the Summer of Covid was, for us, not deadly, but frightening. We stayed at our place in Florida through the summer, hidden away inside, except for late afternoon, when we went down to the beach and into the Gulf. Every day, the same routine. We didn’t see our children and grandchildren for months. We think of that summer with gratitude, for our family surviving, and even for the endless open expanses of time to think and read and test ourselves against the unknown.

What will the Summer of ’25 be remembered for? I lived through the Summer of Love in 1967, high on freedom and music and just being young. We protested the war in Vietnam and sat in on sit-ins and danced to the Dead. But this summer is not feeling like love. Political strife ramped up by bad actors has supercharged the atmosphere.

I’ll keep calling out the threats to our freedoms and democracy, but that’s not a full-time job. I will also find the joyful moments, hold on to them and try not to let go.

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t happened in an instant. One moment, 9-year-old Robbie Levine, of Merrick, was rounding the bases in a 2005 Little League game; the next, he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest.

Teammates, coaches and parents could only watch in horror. There was no automated external defibrillator available on the field, no trained bystander able to keep the boy’s heart beating until help arrived. Robbie never made it home.

Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t wait — not for an ambulance, and not for advanced age. It strikes without warning, even in children and young athletes who seem perfectly healthy. That’s why learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and ensuring rapid access to an AED, can mean the difference between life and death.

Every minute without intervention in a cardiac emergency decreases survival by 10 percent, according to the American Heart Association, yet far too many public athletic fields — so many of them used by kids — remain unprepared for the worst.

Nassau County is taking a critical step with the proposed Robbie’s Law, legislation that would require AEDs at all county-run athletic fields. Named in memory of Robbie Levine, the measure underscores the urgent need to equip public spaces with lifesaving tools. It is unclear when the Legislature will vote on it.

This effort shouldn’t be controversial: AEDs are relatively easy to use, with clear voice instructions, designed for anyone — even those without medical training — to operate. When paired with immediate CPR, a defibrillator can increase a victim’s survival rate by more than 70 percent, according to the American Red Cross.

The American Heart Association estimates that nearly 90 percent of cardiac arrests that occur outside hospitals are fatal, often because bystanders don’t act quickly enough. Every second matters, because emergency medical services often take six to eight minutes to arrive in heavily populated areas. Brain death begins in as little as four minutes. Those first critical minutes belong to those on the scene and whatever tools they have on hand. Without AEDs, families lose loved ones not because paramedics were late, but because no one nearby was ready.

The AHA’s Nation of Lifesavers campaign aims to change that by making CPR training a more regular part of American life. Members of Duke University’s men’s basketball and football teams were recently trained in handsonly CPR — a streamlined method that doesn’t involve mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and can be mastered in under an hour. If elite college athletes can take the time to learn this lifesaving skill, so can

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Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state

Editors’ note: This letter was sent on Monday to the Nassau County Legislature.

Nassau County’s government structure mirrors that of the federal government, with three equal branches: the county executive, the Legislature and the judicial branch. Like Congress, the Nassau Legislature crafts laws, controls the county’s purse strings, and oversees the county executive and various government entities. Therefore, it’s up to you to hold the reins on a county executive who overspends and writes policies that put your constituents in danger.

A police state is characterized by an overwhelming government control that permeates civil society and liberties. There is typically little distinction between the law and the exercise of political power by the executive, and the deployment of internal security and police forces play a heightened role in governance. A police state is a characteristic of an authoritarian government, typically in one-party governments. Nassau County is showing signs of becoming such a state.

County Executive Bruce Blakeman took the safest county in the nation, with a police force that is beyond reproach, and decided that it is not good

the rest of us.

Nassau’s Robbie’s Law must be just the beginning. CPR training should be as universal as learning to swim, or drive. Schools should make it a part of health class curriculums. Community centers, youth sports leagues and workplaces can host free or low-cost training sessions. The more people who know what to do when a heart stops, the more likely it is that bystanders will become confident rescuers.

AEDs should be as common as fire extinguishers — not just in gyms and schools, but also in parks, libraries, shopping centers and other places where people gather. They must be easy to locate, clearly marked, and regularly maintained. Nassau should follow the lead of Suffolk County, where at least 135 AEDs have been deployed across the county. The cost is modest; the value of a saved life is immeasurable.

We teach children to look both ways before crossing the street, to buckle their seat belts and to wear helmets when they ride bikes. CPR and AED familiarity deserve the same emphasis. No family should endure the heartbreak the Levines carry to this day.

Call your county legislator and tell them to support Robbie’s Law. To find your legislator, go to NassauCountyNy. gov/489/County-Legislature. And to find out where you can be trained in CPR and the use of an AED, go to RedCross.org.

enough. With the establishment of a personal militia, Blakeman’s authoritarian tendencies have raised significant concerns about public safety and accountability.

It is imperative for the Legislature to illuminate the financial implications of this decision, not only in terms of direct costs associated with maintaining such a force, but also the potential

Sayville complex should consider two-family housing

once again, we see a developer proposing the construction of a large housing complex on Long Island and local civic associations coming out against it.

I’m referring to the proposal for 890 units to be built on the 114-acre site of the former Island Hills golf and country club in Sayville. The project calls for 576 of the units for homeownership and the remaining 314 for rentals.

This proposal has been languishing for about a decade.

The original mammoth plans have been scaled back a bit, but residents still feel that the size and scope of the project is too much for the local roads and schools to bear.

It’s a constant refrain across Long Island. But most of us agree that there’s a need for more housing, especially the type that would help our young people in their 20s get a foothold on the Island.

Each side has legitimate concerns. That hasn’t changed much over the past few decades. It’s why, as Suffolk County executive, I proposed adopting a new paradigm when it comes to housing construction.

wWherever developers are going to be constructing new self-contained housing developments, I recommended that they be encouraged to build twofamily housing. That would provide the same number of units sought by the developers, but with a smaller footprint. More important, it would help accomplish several goals at the same time.

sorely lacking on Long Island.

The nearby New York City suburb of Westchester has rental stock comprising 38 percent of all the county’s housing. Here on Long Island it’s about 15 percent. That’s why our rents have soared into the stratosphere.

e need more rental units, and a way for more people to afford mortgages.

The first is that it would open the door to homeownership for those who might otherwise be shut out because they couldn’t afford a mortgage. Showing a bank that they’ll have an additional $2,000 a month coming in from a rental apartment could help potential homeowners qualify for the loan they would otherwise be denied.

And, of course, it would provide needed rental housing, which we are

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human and monetary liabilities that could arise from trigger-happy citizens who enjoy playing cop. The community deserves transparency regarding how taxpayer dollars are being allocated, especially when it comes to the exorbitant fees paid to politically connected attorneys defending unconstitutional policies. And the Legislature must investigate whether using our tax dollars to pay outside attorneys has been the purpose all along.

The Nassau County Police Department has long been regarded as a model of integrity and excellence in law enforcement, earning the trust and respect of the community it serves. However, there is a shortage of detectives on our streets. Knowing this, it is unconscionable that the Legislature permitted Blakeman to reassign 10 detectives from their vital roles to serve as ICE officers, compromising the safety of your constituents.

How much is this costing taxpayers? When will our Legislature take the initiative to hold hearings and investigate the repercussions of such decisions on our community’s safety? It is imperative that we prioritize the well-being of our neighborhoods and ensure that our law enforcement resources are effectively deployed to protect and serve all residents.

The NCPD’s mission statement promises to “strengthen and expand the partnerships between the police and the communities we serve.” Yet Blakeman’s cozy collaboration with ICE has thrown

a wrench into the NCPD partnership with the communities it serves. Parents are gripped by fear, hesitating to send their children to school or venture out for basic necessities like food or health care. The irony is inescapable: The very people who are supposed to protect us are now viewed with suspicion. Immigrants are hesitant to call for help in times of need.

Your constituents need to know where the money is going from the 1,400 immigrants detained in Blakeman’s mini-internment camp. With each staying for three days at $195 a day, Nassau is reaping profits from the deportation of primarily hardworking, taxpaying residents, many of whom have been contributing to the community for years and have no criminal record. If you intended to go into the prison business, shouldn’t it have been brought to a vote? The county should not be making money off deporting our immigrant neighbors and then turning a blind eye to the needs of the families left behind. Out of an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, only 3 percent have criminal records, with 20 percent of those records consisting of minor traffic violations. Immigrants contribute 21 percent to the overall economy. Yet amid their tireless efforts as house cleaners, landscapers and restaurant workers, many are being suddenly swept away while their children — who may or may not be citizens — are left in school, wondering where their parents have gone.

But homeowners are understandably concerned that allowing all of the homes in their neighborhood to have rentals could dramatically change the concept of the neighborhoods into which they originally moved.

That’s not what we’re talking about here. In this case, we’re referring to a self-contained, gated community that doesn’t currently exist. Why not allow for 450 units of these two-family homes on the premises rather than 900 sought by the developer?

Concerns about renters not having a stake in the property would be unfounded given the fact that the owner of a home would have to live on the premises if they rented out the apartment unit. No homeowner is

going to allow their renter to engage in improper activities or to allow the premises to degrade when they themselves are living on the site.

This concept can reserve more buffer and open space in the community and create a good mix of the young and the old. I get it that people don’t want two-family housing in their existing single-family neighborhoods, but when it’s new construction, why not encourage two-family housing? It’s a win-win for all.

I tried to get such a project passed in Yaphank during my tenure as county executive. We would’ve had 1,000 units of two-family homes with a nice community center and possibly a convention center and a small soccer stadium for sports and entertainment. Unfortunately, “not in my backyard” legislators killed the project.

It’s not too late to try it now. A smart developer would latch on to it, and so would a smart town board. And residents would have places where their 25-year-olds could go rather than their basements.

Steve Levy is an attorney who served as the seventh county executive in Suffolk from 2004 to 2011.

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The Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club is calling on the Legislature to fulfill its responsibilities of oversight and hold the reins on Blakeman’s authoritarian tendencies for a police state; investigate whether forming a private militia, taking detectives off the street, creating an internment camp and

masking law enforcement make us safer. Further, the Legislature must disclose to the public how tax dollars are being allocated to fund these unconstitutional initiatives and their defense.

CLAUDIA BOrECKY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club

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