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Members of the Nassau County Police Department were at John Burns Park in Massapequa Tuesday, Aug. 4 as the town recognized National Night Out honoring law enforcement. In photo N. C.7th Precinct Commander Inspector Joanne Solieri (from right) is shown with PO’s Mike Bracco, Eugene Messmer, Sean Sullivan, Tom Considine, Ray Luthy, and PO P. J. Persichetti.

Nassau County police officers from the 7th Precinct met with residents during National Night Out at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa on Aug. 4, as the annual community event coincided with the Town of Oyster Bay’s free country music concert. National Night Out, which began in 1984, is held each year on the first Tuesday in August to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. John J. Burns Park was one of 11 locations across Nassau County that hosted events encouraging residents to meet officers in an informal setting. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Bipartisan opposition to former Suffolk DA Spota’s pardon request By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota’s bid for a presidential pardon is facing bipartisan opposition, with both the Suffolk County Legislature’s Republican majority and Democratic Caucus urging President Donald Trump to reject his request. Spota and his former chief investigator, Christopher McPartland, filed clemency petitions with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney in July, asking Trump to pardon their federal corruption convictions. The petitions contend the two men were unfairly prosecuted.

Their requests remain pending. assault of a handcuffed prisoner. Suffolk County Presiding OffiPiccirillo wrote that presidencer Anthony Pictial pardons cirillo, joined by should be the Legislature’s reserved for corRepublican recting miscarmajority, sent a riages of justice letter to Trump or extraordinary urging him to circumstances, deny clemency. not for public The lawmakofficials convicters argued that ed of corruption. Spota and He said granting McPartland clemency would committed “a undermine ANTHONY PICCIRILLO serious breach years of work to Suffolk County presiding officer restore public of public trust” by using their confidence in positions to obstruct a federal Suffolk County government followinvestigation into former Suffolk ing the Burke-Spota scandal. County Police Chief James Burke’s “The people of Suffolk County

he people of Suffolk County deserve to know that everyone is accountable under the law, regardless of title or influence.

deserve to know that everyone is accountable under the law, regardless of title or influence,” Piccirillo wrote. County Legislator Steve Flotteron, who represents the 11th L.D., said it was important for the lawmakers to stand up to ensure the public’s trust in the system. “He (Spota) held one of the most powerful positions in the county and if we can’t trust the process and

the penalties given to anyone are any of us safe,” he said. “Too many times we get frustrated that the strong and connected always slip out the consequences of their actions. But the word public trust means that everyone must be treated equally and fairly.” The Suffolk County Legislature’s Democratic Caucus also urged Trump to deny the pardon request. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Mailmen Joseph Alpert and Stephen Stork are shown center at Breezy Point Civic Association meeting at which they were recognized for their outstanding service to the communities they cover. Also shown are members and officers of the association.

Massapequa mail carriers honored for going above and beyond By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Two Massapequa-area mail carriers were recognized by the Breezy Point Civic Association for their commitment to serving residents beyond simply delivering the mail. Joseph Alpert of Massapequa and Stephen Stork of Massapequa Park were honored for the care they show the neighborhoods they serve, including checking on residents, watching over homes and responding when something appears out of the ordinary. For Alpert, looking out for the people on his route is part of the job. “I hadn’t seen an older man on my route for a while and became concerned,”

Alpert recalled. “I went to my supervisor and advised him of the situation. I later learned that he was okay and living in a nursing home, which made me feel better.” Alpert said he considers keeping an eye on residents’ well-being just as important as delivering their mail. That includes requesting welfare checks when necessary and watching over the homes of residents who are away for extended periods. Stork, who has worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 29 years, said the recognition was especially meaningful because mail carriers often have limited interaction with the people they serve. “It was nice to be recognized because you don’t always have a lot of interaction

with the people you serve as a mail carrier,” Stork said. “So it’s nice when they take the time to let you know that you are not just someone coming down the block every day.” Alpert has been a mail carrier for seven years. John Stampinato, the pair’s direct supervisor, said both men consistently go beyond the responsibilities of a typical letter carrier. “They are excellent mail carriers,” Stampinato said. “They do the things that a regular mail carrier would not do, within their limitations. If they know someone needs help, they will go out of their way to help.” And, because they know their routes so well, Stampinato said, they are quick

to notice when something seems unusual. “When they are working, the people on their routes feel secure and safe,” he said. Ann Guarascio, a member of the association who nominated Stork for recognition said he delivered the mail faithfully even as the roads in his route were being raised and construction was underway. “It took a lot for him to do that,” she said, adding that he is also concerned about the residents on his route and caring. James McCaffrey, director of operations for the Town of Oyster Bay, echoed that praise. “They always go the extra mile and look out for quality-of-life issues,” McCaffrey said.

Knights of Columbus Delaney Council honors scholarship recipients, volunteers By KEITH WILSON Knights of Columbus No. 5983

The Msgr. William A. Delaney Council of the Knights of Columbus No. 5983 recognized scholarship recipients, dedicated volunteers and outgoing leaders during its annual awards ceremony at its June 18 council meeting at the organization’s hall on Merritts Road in Farmingdale. Grand Knight Stan Wisz opened the evening with a welcome, followed by an opening prayer led by Deacon Chris Daniello and the Pledge of Allegiance. Scholarship Committee Chairman Tom Moran presented the council’s annual scholarships to James Gribbin IV, Erin Carney and Drew Burch. The Fourth Degree Assembly Scholarship was awarded to Lorenzo Roehn.

Each recipient spoke about plans for continuing their education and future career goals. Council members applauded the students’ accomplishments, including one recipient who was recognized as an Eagle Scout. The council also recognized several members for their service and dedication. • Past Grand Knight Gary Rodetis, his wife, Julie, and their family received the council’s Family of the Year Award. • Mark Antonucci received the Canio “Harry” Saracena Lifetime Memorial Award, an honor selected annually by the grand knight to recognize outstanding service to the council and parish. • Michael Houlihan was named Knight of the Year for his leader-

ship of the council’s lounge committee and his work coordinating hall rentals and member events. During the ceremony, Deacon John and Deacon Chris highlighted the council’s participation in the RSVP Priest Vocations Program, through which the council provides financial assistance to four seminarians as they continue their studies toward ordination. Wisz also presented members of his leadership team with tokens of appreciation for their service during the past fraternal year. The council also accepted a $500 donation from the Columbiettes, presented by Vice President Sister Joan Russo on behalf of President Gina McGrath and the auxiliary’s membership in appreciation of the partnership between the two organizations.

The evening concluded with the annual exchange of council medallions as newly elected officers assumed their positions for the Columbian year beginning July 1. In other business: • Incoming Grand Knight Chris Chalmers outlined his goals for the coming year. Chalmers follows in the footsteps of his father, Ron Chalmers, who previously served as grand knight of Pope Pius XII Council in East Meadow. • The Associate Chaplains offered blessings for the new Columbian year before members gathered for coffee and cake following the ceremony. Membership is open to all men 18 or over. Go to kofc.org for more information.

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The driver of the Honda, Brieonna McGinn, 28, of Massapequa, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. She was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in First District Court in Central Islip. Police impounded the vehicles for safety inspections. Detectives from the Major Case Unit are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with information about the crash to call (631) 8526555. The charge against McGinn is an accusation, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Man posing as contractor charged with stealing $16,500 from Amityville woman A Bohemia man has been charged with allegedly posing as the owner of a legitimate construction company and taking $16,500 from an Amityville woman for renovation work that was never performed, Suffolk County police said. According to police, the woman hired Paul Sanderson to renovate a storefront at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream after he claimed to own a legitimate construction business. Sanderson allegedly visited the victim’s home on March 30, presented forged insurance documents and accepted a $16,500 payment for the project. Police said Sanderson never delivered building materials or began the renovations. After contacting the con-

struction company she believed she had hired, the woman learned Sanderson was not affiliated with the business and reported the incident to police on June 16. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Financial Crimes Unit detectives, Sanderson, 40, of 10 Westgate Drive, Apt. 14, in Bohemia, was arrested Aug. 3 and charged with third-degree grand larceny and first-degree identity theft. He was scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 4 at First District Court in Central Islip. Police are asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Sanderson to contact Financial Crimes Unit detectives at (631) 852-6821.

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Former educator and longtime Amityville resident Ethel MacGill dies at 89 Ethel MacGill, a longtime Amityville Village resident, educator and active community volunteer, died July 4 in Chicago. She was 89. Born Ethel Rudolph, MacGill spent her teaching career in the Island Trees and Wantagh school districts, where she was known for her dedication to education.

Beyond the classroom, she was deeply involved in the Amityville community. She volunteered with Amityville Historical Society, the Junior League and later the Amityville Women’s Club. She also belonged to the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club and the South Bay Cruising Club, volunteered with the Girl Scouts and worshipped

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at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Amityville. Her daughter, Melissa Graham, said MacGill will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and lifelong commitment to serving others. “My mother’s warmth, strength and unwavering love for her family, friends, students and community will be remembered always.” MacGill was predeceased by her husband, Bruce MacGill, and her brother, Walter Rudolph. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Graham, and son-in-law, Michael of Chicago; her grandson, Thor Albert Graham; her brothers, Arthur J. Rudolph and his wife Barbara of Florida, and Alan Rudolph and his wife, Jeannette of New York, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends. A Celebration of Life and the burial of her cremated remains will be held in the fall.

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Pancake Breakfast and Blessing Community United Methodist Church in Massapequa will be offering a Pancake Breakfast and Blessing of the Backpacks on Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. Students will receive a blessing for strength, focus, joy, safety and success for

the new school year. A Pancake Breakfast will follow the service. A free-will donation will be collected. Please RSVP by Aug. 26. Community United Methodist Church is located at 100 Park Blvd., Massapequa. For information, call (516) 541-7008

Oyster Bay Town announces online building permit system Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “Since the original rollout, we now accept commercial solar, commercial plumbing and residential pool permits. In addition, the online system now accepts elevator license affidavits and renewal payments. We will continue to he online permit system look toward adding allows applicants new projects for to submit materials, added convenience track progress, schedule to our residents, inspections and receive businesses and updates — all without having contractors.”

Oyster Bay Town officials announced that homeowners, businesses and contractors can now apply for additional building permits through the town’s online permit system, eliminating the need for many in-person visits to Town Hall.

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both front and hind legs, cine. then data for front leg, “That relationship hind leg and heighthasn’t been investigated adjusted stride length in dogs, so we created were generated. this study to examine the The researchers found problem.” Olby is the owner-reported cognicorresponding author of tive decline was associthe research. ated with shorter front The scientists leg stride length, adjustenrolled 88 geriatric dogs ed for height. Higher — females and males, CADES scores were also and purebred or mixedassociated with reduced breed dogs — with an stride length, even after average age of about 12 JOANNE adjusting for age and in the study. Dogs visitANDERSON CBPI scores. ed the laboratory for A 10-point increase in three days every six CADES corresponded to months for the remainder of their lives. They were evaluat- about a 1.2 percent reduction in front ed through physical, neurologic and leg stride length. Back leg stride orthopedic examinations, mobility length did not correlate with cogniassessments, hearing testing and tive changes. “It is fascinating to see that cogniblood work. The dogs completed a standardized cognitive test, and own- tive decline affects front legs and ers completed several questionnaires hind legs differently. In dogs, the at each six-month time point, includ- hind legs are important for pushing i n g t h e C a n i n e D e m e n t i a S c a l e and moving forwards, while the front (CADES) and Canine Brief Pain legs also change direction and initiate braking,” said Olby. Inventory (CBPI). As expected, the relative stride Gait speed was assessed by two trained observers as the dogs walked length of the front legs also decreased a straight, five-meter indoor walk- with higher CBPI ratings, meaning way. Stride length was measured for chronic pain further worsened gait.

The authors concluded front leg stride length is an objective measure of mobility that reflects changes associated with age-related cognitive decline — and, to a lesser degree, chronic pain — in dogs. While other factors, such as orthopedic and spinal health, can influence stride length, it could nevertheless be useful for clinical monitoring. “If owners notice that their dog’s front leg stride is becoming shorter, they should visit their vet, for there are possible alternative causes such as arthritic pain or neck issues that can be treated,” Olby said. “If a diagnosis of cognitive decline is made, there are likewise several lifestyle interventions that can be made, even if there is currently no cure.”

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The onset of dementia in people often comes with a change in gait. For example, years before displaying any loss in memory, patients may start to walk more slowly with shorter, uneven and sometimes shuffling steps. These changes are thought to be caused by a deterioration in the function of the brain’s frontal cortex and the cerebellum, which are responsible for planning and monitoring movement. New research from North Carolina State University, published in the journal “Frontiers in Veterinary Science,” shows cognitive decline in dogs is associated with a shorter stride length — specifically in their front legs. The study provides a more complete picture of dogs that are developing dementia, potentially allowing earlier detection and providing another means of monitoring progress. “We know that in humans, changes in stride length have been linked to cognitive impairment and dementia,” said Natasha Olby, professor of neurology and the Dr. Kady M. Gjessing and Rhanna M. Davidson Distinguished Chair in Gerontology at NC State’s College of Veterinary Medi-

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Jonathan Brill champions American manufacturing By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

For the past 18 years, Infinity Drain founder and CEO Jonathan Brill has built his business around a simple philosophy: control what you can control. For Brill, that means manufacturing in the United States. Centered on a belief in conscious capitalism, the luxury drainage manufacturer, located in Amityville, sources 95 percent of its materials domestically, a decision Brill says reflects both his entrepreneurial values and his commitment to quality. A fourth-generation business owner, Brill comes from a family whose roots date to 1909, when his great-grandfather, Samuel Stuchiner, founded Simon’s Hardware in New York City. While his family had a long history in business, Brill said Infinity Drain grew out of a desire to create something of his own. “What led me to found Infinity Drain is, as a young boy, listening to my grandparents talk about the should’ve, could’ve, would’ve,” Brill said. “I’m an entrepreneur and I’ve always had that spirit. I wanted to control my own destiny. Controlling the things you can control is very important to me, and being a domestic manufacturer is something you can control.” That philosophy took shape after a 2005 trip to Germany, where Brill discovered linear drains — a product that had yet to gain traction in the United States. “I saw a need for something, and it was kind of an obvious thing,” he said. “We’re talking about a trench drain that’s now in the shower.” Today, Infinity Drain employs just over 100 people, with Brill overseeing engineering, manufacturing and product development. Unlike traditional center drains, linear drains allow a shower floor to slope in a single direction, making it easier to install large-format tile while creating a more accessible shower entrance. Brill said moving the drain toward a wall also improves both comfort and appearance. “When you take a shower, it’s a cleansing ritual,” he said. “There’s an energy flow to that.” The focus on design reflects what Brill describes as one of the company’s core missions: elevating the human experience. “Whether it’s providing healthcare to my employees or just seeing them on the floor, it’s important to see people and to be seen,” he said. “I believe in something called conscious capitalism, and I believe this world can be improved through capitalism within the private marketplace.” That philosophy extends beyond manufacturing. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Brill founded Mission Belly Full after an employee began preparing meals in her home for people experiencing food insecurity. “We scratched some numbers together and said, ‘Why don’t we just start feed-

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Infinity Drain Headquarters located at 145 Dixon Avenue in Amityville employs over 100 workers. ing people?’” Brill recalled. The nonprofit has since provided more than 115,000 prepared meals to veterans, homeless shelters, churches, women’s shelters and children facing weekend food insecurity. The organization is now renovating its facility as it prepares to launch what Brill calls “Mission Belly Full 2.0.” “It’s an example of elevating the human experience, giving back to the community and tying that back into what I see for the future of Infinity Drain — to inspire others,” he said. Manufacturing in the United States comes with higher costs, Brill acknowledged, but he said competing on price has never been the company’s strategy. “We compete on quality, customization, options and maintaining that level of integrity,” he said. He noted that replacing a failed shower drain after installation can cost many times more than the drain itself, making reliability far more valuable than the lowest price. “Our customers and distributors know that if something goes wrong, we’re going to stand by our product and make it right,” Brill said. “We’re into relationship transactions rather than just transactional business.” That commitment, he said, goes back to doing the right thing. “If you can buy something that is sourced in the United States, why wouldn’t you?” Brill said. “Why would you cut that corner?” He believes lasting success comes from balancing quality, function and durability. “We believe our product should look good, it should function properly and it

Jonathan Brill has been the founder and owner of Infinity Drain since 2008, and his business, based in Amityville, prides itself on domestic production should last,” Brill said. “When you combine those three things, you get the word ‘architectural.’” Looking ahead, Brill said Infinity Drain will continue expanding its products and facilities while staying focused on the principles that have guided the company from the beginning. “And feel gratitude,” he said, “for the position and what we’ve built and what

we continue to build.” For Brill, success is measured by more than growth. “It’s not about more and more and more, or growing the business by 10 times,” he said. “It’s about consistency and finding a way to inspire conscious capitalism and doing our part as humans and as a business owner in this community.”

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Spota’s loyalty to Burke became the focus of corruption case Former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota’s decades-long relationship with former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke began as a professional connection but ultimately became a defining factor in Spota’s own legal troubles. The two men first crossed paths in the late 1970s, when Burke served as a key witness in a murder case prosecuted by Spota. Their relationship grew over the years, with Spota serving as a mentor to Burke as he advanced through the Suffolk County Police Department. Spota’s loyalty to Burke became a central theme of the federal case against him. Prosecutors argued that the former district attorney allowed a personal relationship to influence his responsibilities as the county’s top law enforcement official. Spota’s conviction in 2019 marked a dramatic fall for a prosecutor who had served as Suffolk County district attorney for more than 15 years and built a reputation as a tough-on-crime law enforcement figure. His conviction also raised questions about accountability, the power of longstanding relationships within law enforcement and the importance of maintaining independence in public office. — Carolyn James not practice law. He has reportedly been working part time as an administrative law clerk under the supervision of attorney Anthony LaPinta at a Hauppauge law firm. Although he has completed his prison sentence, Spota’s federal convictions for conspiracy, obstruction of justice and witness tampering remain in effect unless they are overturned or he is granted a presidential pardon.

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In a separate letter, the caucus noted that a federal jury convicted Spota and McPartland of conspiring to obstruct justice and tampering with witnesses to conceal the assault. “Rather than uphold the law, they used positions of public trust to shield a friend from accountability,” the letter stated. The Democrats also noted that their Republican colleagues had reached the same conclusion, writing that restoring public confidence in Suffolk County government, “is not a partisan endeavor.” The letter added that preserving the integrity of the justice system requires accountability regardless of political affiliation. The Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association also urged Trump to reject the request. PBA President Noel DiGerolamo said a pardon would send the wrong message because a jury convicted Spota and McPartland after receiving due process. He said no one — including prosecutors — is above the law and that granting clemency would erode public confidence in the criminal justice system. S.C. Leg. Jason Richberg said he supports both letters, saying the issue is non-partisan. ”I think it is an important issue for our democracy because there was some real harm done here,” he said. “Many people in the past have had pardons when an injustice has happened but that is not necessarily what happened in this case.” The convictions stem from one of the most significant public corruption scandals in Long Island history. In December 2012, Christopher Loeb of Smithtown stole a duffel bag from Burke’s department-issued SUV. After Loeb was arrested, Burke assaulted him while Loeb was handcuffed inside a Suffolk County police precinct, causing serious injuries. Federal investigators later concluded Burke and others attempted to conceal the assault. Federal prosecutors said Spota and McPartland obstructed the FBI investigation by coaching witnesses, encouraging false testimony before a federal grand jury and attempting to shield Burke from criminal liability rather than allowing an independent investigation to proceed. Burke pleaded guilty in 2016 to violating Loeb’s civil rights and conspiracy to obstruct justice and was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison. His cooperation with federal investigators became a key part of the government’s case against Spota and McPartland. Federal prosecutors charged Spota and McPartland in 2017 with conspiracy, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and related offenses. Their first trial ended in a hung jury in 2018, but a second jury convicted both men in 2019 on multiple felony counts. Prosecutors argued that, rather than enforcing the law, Spota used the power of the district attorney’s office to protect a close ally and undermine the integrity of the justice system. He was sentenced to five years in federal prison. Spota was released from federal prison in July 2024 to community confinement and completed that portion of his sentence in March 2025. He remains disbarred and can-

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The industrious honey bee is buzzes into the spotlight to captivate museum visitors.

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Inside the hive at Long Island Children’s Museum

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here’s a national day to celebrate just about everything, so it’s only fitting that one of nature’s most important — and often misunderstood — creatures has one of its own. That would be the honeybee. Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to take a closer look at the tiny pollinators that play an outsized role in our ecosystem, on Aug. 15, National Honey Bee Day. The museum has been home to over 20,000 honeybees year-round since 2012, when a hive was introduced to the Feast for Beasts exhibit, which opened in January of that year. Visitors were welcomed to the first “Honey Hoopla” thenso that everyone could experience the first harvesting of honey from that hive. More than a decade later, the event has become a popular annual tradition. • Saturday, Aug. 15, Today, the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. museum maintains • $20 museum admission, $18 four active hives, seniors 65 and older including an enclosed • View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for observation hive additional information or call inside the Feasts (516) 224-5800 for Beasts gallery. • Long Island Children’s Housed between Museum, 11 Davis Ave., large panes of Garden City plexiglass and connected to the outdoors through a protected tube, thousands of honeybees come and go through a portal that allows them to leave the building, forage in the museum’s pollinator garden and return to the hive, where they work together to sustain the colony.Visitors can safely watch honeybees build honeycomb, care for their queen and work together. Special red lighting helps families observe the hive with minimal disruption to the bees’ natural behavior. The fruit of their labor? Lots of honey, naturally. Families are welcome to taste many different varieties of honey during a tasting session, including, of course, from the museum’s honey harvest. Color, aroma and taste can change based on the nectar of the flower. Everyone can sample various honeys and try to match the flavor profile to the specific honey type. “A lot of people maybe don’t know that honey can taste different from different varieties of flowers or the location where it is. We’re going to be

offering honey varieties that the kids can taste test and try to match up,” Ashley Niver, the museum’s director of education, says. Bee-themed activities are designed to highlight the insects’ importance to the environment. Children can create a colorful Busy Bee Hat, while adults and kids alike can meet beekeeper Mark Rogan, one of the museum’s exhibit technicians. He shares insights into bee management, explains how honeybee colonies work and will help visitors spot the queen inside the observation hive. “He’ll be up in the hive showing how to find the queen and explaining what the care is like,” museum spokesperson Stephanie Siler says. “He’ll also talk about the observation hive and the three other hives on our roof, answering questions about the bees’ daily care and how we harvest the honey.” Everyone can even try on a life-size beekeeper suit, offering a hands-on glimpse into the world of beekeeping. The observation hive itself — an actual working hive — remains one of the museum’s most unique exhibits. Because the bees are free to travel outdoors and back into the hive throughout the day, through a portal, museum staff can never be certain exactly how many are in residence. ‘”We like to say that they’re the only animal in our collection that we don’t know how many we have because they’re always coming and going, and they’re the only animal that has free roam of the museum,” Siler says, jokingly. While this is all designed to be fun, the program also carries an important conservation message. Climate change, habitat loss and pesticide use continue to threaten honeybee populations, contributing to colony collapse disorder and declining numbers worldwide. Visitors will learn that honeybees are responsible for pollinating some of Long Island’s most abundant crops including melons, pumpkins, tree nuts and berries and that the population is in danger and decreasing rapidly. Without these pollinators, we would lose some of our favorite foods such as chocolate, grapes, apples and pears. To help support bee conservation, the museum continues its Name a Honey Bee Campaign. For a $10 donation, folks can symbolically name one of the museum’s bees, with both the bee’s new name and the donor recognized on a display. Beyond raising funds, museum leadership’s goal is to replace fear with fascination. “It’s very easy for people to feel fearful of bees because they don’t want to be stung, and maybe they assume that all bees are looking to sting and cause harm,” Niver adds. “But the reality is that the honey bees are very docile, and they are just looking to make their honey. They’re really our friends.” Siler understands those fears firsthand. “For me personally I was terrified of bees, growing up,” she says. “So I hope that every child gets to experience them up close and leaves with a new-found appreciation. Not just because they make honey, but because they’re essential to our gardens, our food.” Whether sampling fresh honey, searching for the queen bee or discovering how a bustling hive works, everyone will leave with a deeper appreciation for one of nature’s smallest yet most essential creatures. This is an opoprtuity to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards by showing that protecting pollinators begins with understanding them. In the process, families may find themselves buzzing away with a newfound respect for the tiny insects that help keep our gardens, farms and dinner tables thriving.

There are cover bands, and then there’s Mike DelGuidice. The multiinstrumentalist whose deep-cut knowledge of Billy Joel’s catalog earned him a spot touring alongside the legend himself, is back to his favorite stomping ground: The Paramount. His long-running residency is less of a concert and more of a victory lap. Alongside his hit-for-hit recreation of Joel’s legendary discography, DelGuidice puts his own songwriting chops on full display — weaving in original tracks from albums like “My Street” and “Mask Production.” From playing his own chart-topping tracks — including “Ordinary Guy,” the theme song for Kevin James’ Kevin Can Wait, to touring the world with his idol, DelGuidice is the real deal.

Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Tickets at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

The Midtown Men Broadway meets classic rock ’n’ roll as The Midtown Men return to Eisenhower Park for an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. Featuring four original stars of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys — Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer — the acclaimed quartet brings the timeless sounds of the 1960s to life with soaring harmonies, dynamic performances and plenty of infectious energy. These Broadway veterans, with their powerhouse band, are realizing the dream they brought to life as the iconic Four Seasons. This is the next chapter for these accomplished entertainers,

Saturday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for info and updates.

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Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for an immersive exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director, renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan). It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of related videos play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame. org or (631) 689-5888

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The Town of Oyster Bay movie series continues with Disney Pixar’s “Hoppers.” The animated sci-fi comedy follows an animal-loving college student who transfers her consciousness into a robotic beaver to communicate with animals and save their habitat from destruction, inadvertently sparking an uprising among them. Residents are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. • Where: Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury • Time: 6:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 797-7925

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United Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop for some unique finds.

• Where: 30 Locust Ave., Amityville • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 789-2569

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Stop by St. Mary’s Thrift Shop to check out some found treasures. Choose from collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. • Where: St. Mary’s, 175

The Farmingdale Board of Education holds their next meeting. All are encouraged to attend. • Where: Howitt Middle School, 70 Van Cott Ave., Farmingdale • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 434-5002

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Chance the Rapper

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s announced a tour to celebrate. The mixtape that changed everything is back as Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be. The mixtape became the first streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full. The setlist on this tour is built to deliver that, plus cuts from the rest of his catalog and his long-awaited 2025 • Where: The Paramount, 370 release Star Line, his first full-length album in six years. Chance is famous New York Ave., Huntington for raising the energy in a room and turning shows into church-tent revivals, • Time: 8 p.m. especially when the gospel-leaning Coloring Book material lands. • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

Broadway, Amityville (enter from rear parking lot) • Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: (631) 464-4899

Aug Church Attic Thrift Shop

Visit First United Methodist Church for their weekly thrift shop.

• Where: First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville • Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com

Summer sounds

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Music Under the Stars series continues withYellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert, featuring David Clark as Billy Joel and Bill Connors as Elton John. Bring your blankets, chairs and coolers. • Where: John J. Burns Town Park, 4990 Merrick Road, Massapequa • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 797-7925

Take Flight Old Westbury Gardens welcomes

all to Family Night. Discover the fascinating world of birds and bats during this special afterhours experience in the gardens. families are invited to explore Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects exhibit, from 5-8 p.m., the LEGO free-play area, followed by a Birds of Prey show. Participants will meet incredible birds of prey up close and learn what makes them so amazing, plus a Bat Walk, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Registration required. $34, $24 child • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 5 p.m.; Birds of Prey shows at 5:30 and 7 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Aug Farmingdale Library Cinema

Farmingdale Public Library shows the 1984 film “Neverending Story” starring Noah Hathaway and Barret Oliver. The fantasy follows a boy who finds a magical book that tells of a young warrior who is given the task of stopping the Nothing, a dark force, from engulfing the wonderland world

• Where: 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown • Time: 7:30 -9 p.m. • Contact: Steve at (631) 3320552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808

Aug Music On Main

Farmingdale Music on Main continues with outdoor music, dining and fun.

• Where: Main Street, Farmingdale • Time: 5-9 p.m. • Contact: (516) 249-0093

of Fantasia. • Where: 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale • Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. • Contact: farmingdalelibrary. org or (516) 249-9090

Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at libraries, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together. • Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org

Aug Farmingdale Vendor Fair

The Kiwanis Club of Farmingdale hosts a vendor fair. Stop by and check out clothing, accessories, handmade crafts, beauty products, food and beverages, art, home décor and more. • Where: Village Green, 361 Main St. Farmingdale • Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Contact: For sponsorships, contact Robin Asighieri at farmingdalekiwanisclub@ gmail.com. For vendor inquires, call (516) 442-6000 or visit nassaucountyfairs.com

Having an event? Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.

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Farmingdale Vendor Fair and beverages, art, home décor and more. For sponsorships, please contact Robin Asighieri at farmingdalekiwanisclub@gmail.com. For vendor inquires, call (516) 442-6000 or visit nassaucountyfairs.com.

Free August art programs offered for Long Island seniors The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville will offer a series of free art programs for Long Island seniors throughout August. The programs, held at the center at 149 Schleigel Blvd., are designed to promote creativity while supporting emotional well-being, cognitive health and social connection. Organizers said participating in art activities can help reduce stress and anxiety, build confidence and encourage positive memories through shared experiences. Programs scheduled for August include: • Art Appreciation Using the Arts and Minds Approach: Seniors, people living with dementia and caregivers will explore a selected work of art through guided discussion before participating in a hands-on art project led by a trained facilitator. • Shoreline Expressions: Participants will

create seaside-themed artwork using beach glass, seashells, driftwood and other natural materials. • Visual Poetry: Participants will combine words, images, colors and symbols to create visual poems that express ideas and emotions. • Open Art Studio: Seniors can explore painting, sculpture, collage and other art forms at their own pace with guidance from therapeutic specialists. • Visual Poetry — Message in a Bottle: Participants will create a keepsake by combining words, images and symbols using preprinted text or their own writing. All programs are open to seniors of every skill level, and no previous artistic experience is required. For program dates, times and registration, visit afalongisland.org or call the Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center at (631) 223-4000.

Massapequa Chamber hosting ‘thank you’ picnic The Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas will be holding their 2nd Annual Membership Appreciation Picnic on Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. at Marjorie R. Post Community Park. This event is free and will include food, games, networking and more. Please bring a raffle prize and busi-

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having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. E/s/o E. Shore Dr., 940 ft. S/o Peconic Dr. S., a/k/a 318 E. Shore Drive, Massapequa, NY -----------------------APPEAL NO. 26-227 MASSAPEQUA MATTHEW GRAY: (A) Variance to construct one story addition having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o New Hampshire Ave., 605 ft. W/o Central Ave., a/k/a 89 New Hampshire Ave., Massapequa, NY -----------------------APPEAL NO. 71-509 - AMENDMENT N O RT H M A S S APEQUA MICHELLE DANIELL: (A) Amend Decision of Zoning Board of Appeals, dated January 20, 1972 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. S/s/o N. Wyoming Ave., 60 ft. E/o N. Baldwin Dr., a/k/a 334 N. Wyoming Avenue, North Massapequa, NY ---------------------APPEAL NO. 22184- AMENDMENT N O RT H M A S S APEQUA THOMAS & DANIELLE PLATZ: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 22-184 and granted by Decision of the Zon-

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rear yard setback and exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing 3 ft. by 14.65 ft. shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing deck with steps to grade having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/ front yard (Walnut Place) and front yard (N. Queens Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance. SE/ cor. of Walnut Pl. & N. Queens Ave., a/k/a 8 Walnut Place, North Massapequa, NY -----------------------APPEAL NO. 26-188 FARMINGDALE MICHAEL MONDIELLO: (A) Variance to allow existing alterations to a two-family dwelling. (B) Variance to erect 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yards (Birch Avenue & Main Street) and within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow parking in the required front yard. (D) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 65-198 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated August 7, 1965. SE/ cor. of Birch Ave. & Main St., a/k/a 202 Birch Avenue, Farmingdale, NY ----------------------APPEAL NO. 26-194 FARMINGDALE INTERPAL AHUJA: (A) Variance to allow the expansion of a non-conforming twofamily dwelling. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 97-235 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board

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Notice of formation of Grant-Chambers Enterprise LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 06/02/2026 O f f i c e l o c at i o n , County of Nassau SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: T h e L LC , 1 4 0 9 Exeter Street North Baldwin NY 11510 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-137 - 7/15, 22, 29, 8/5, 12, 19 Notice of formation of Binoues Enchanted Garden LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St ate of Ne w York (SSNY ) on 06/15/2026. O f f i c e l o c at i on , County of Nassau, New York. Marie Sabrina Cadet has been designated as agent of the LLC Upon whom process against it may be served. Mary Sabrina Cadet shall mail a process served to: Binoues Enchanted Garden LLC, 1637 Morgan Street, Valley Stream NY 11580 Purpose any lawful act or activity for w h i ch a l i m ite d liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of New York. 26-135. 7/8, 15, 22, 29, 8/5, 12

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 7 PM in Village Hall, 151 Front Street, Massapequa Park, New York to consider the application of Mr. Kristian Hernandez, 123 Spruce Street, Massapequa Park, New York 11762 to consider subdividing an existing 120’ x 100’ lot creating two (2) 60’ x 100’ lots and building one (1) new custom built home. The applicant has received an approved variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the subdivision of the property. Anyone wishing to be heard will be given the opportunity at the above time and place mentioned. LINDA TUMINELLO VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK By order of the Planning Commission Dated at Massapequa Park, New York this 30th day of July 2026 26-150. 8/12,

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 7 PM in Village Hall, 151 Front Street, Massapequa Park, New York to consider the application of Mr. Charles Weinraub, 101 Charles Avenue, Massapequa Park, New York 11762 to consider subdividing an existing 100’ x 145’ lot creating two (2) lots, one (1) 80’ x 100’ and one (1) 65’ x 100’ and build two (2) new custom built homes. The applicant has received an approved variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the subdivision of the property. Anyone wishing to be heard will be given the opportunity at the above time and place mentioned. LINDA TUMINELLO VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK By order of the Planning Commission Dated at Massapequa Park, New York this 30th day of July 2026 26-151. 8.12

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Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals TOWN HALL, AUDREY AVENUE, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771-1592 TELEPHONE: (516) 624-6232 RITA BYRNE, Chairwoman – LOIS S C H M I T T, Vi c e Chair woman – KATHLEEN MULLIGAN REBECCA M. ALESIA –LISA CICCOLELLA – FLORESTANO GIRARDI – BRIAN GRIFFIN ********************** ********************** 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 20, 2026, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 26-147 MASSAPEQUA THOMAS ALBANO: Variance to construct one story addition having less aggregate side yards and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Oxford Rd., 505.04 ft. E/o Polo Rd., a/k/a 12 Oxford Road, Massapequa, NY -----------------------APPEAL NO. 26-158 MASSAPEQUA KYLE HALPERIN: (A) Variance to install generator having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing shed

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dresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Nassau County Public Administrator, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road Suite 603, Mineola, New York 11501. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on September 30, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Nassau County Public Administrator, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Paul George, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any): 1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings; 2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 16,555.00 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 4,185.00 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);

3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O'Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 40,840.88 as and for legal fees and $ 3,861.53 as and for disbursements, for a total of $ 44,702.41, of which $ 17,202.41 has been paid and $ 27,500.00 is unpaid; 4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $ 7,100.00, of which $ 1,100.00 has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid; 5. Releasing and discharging the surety; 6. Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Paul George, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship; 7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and

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prior to any credentials being furnished to the potential bidder: Company name that the bid will be submitted under, company address, company phone, fax number (if applicable), contact person and company electronic-mail (Email) address. Upon receiving the above complete information, download credentials will be transmitted to the bidders supplied E-mail address and received by each bidder within 24 (twentyfour) hours starting as of the commencement date stated above. Only those bidders that have registered with the architect shall be eligible to furnish a bid. Those bidders submitting a bid but not registering with the architect are not eligible and will have their bids returned to them unopened. Bid Security in the form of a Certified Check or Money Order, payable to the order of the Plainedge Public Library, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid, shall be submitted with each Bid. The surety issuing the Bid Bond shall have a minimum policyholder rating of “A “as listed in A.M. Best’s Insurance Guide and be licensed as an admitted carrier to conduct business in the State of New York. Each bid must also be accompanied by a Letter of Intent from a surety company acceptable to the Owner, which letter shall assure the Owner that the Bidder, if awarded the contract, will be able to secure from the surety company the required bonds in the required amounts. The successful Bidder

will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Payment and Performance Bonds covering 100% of the work. The Surety providing bid security and performance and payment bonds shall have a minimum policy holder rating of “A “as listed in A.M. Best’s Insurance Guide and be licensed as an admitted carrier to conduct business in the State of New York. A Pre-Bid Conference to review the Scope of Work will be held on August 28th, 2026 at 11:00 am. Participants will meet at the Plainedge Public Library located at 1060 Hicksville Rd Massapequa, NY 11758. The project conference is highly recommended for all bidders. All questions and requests for clarifications must be submitted in writing, (via e-mail or mail), and received no later than close of business August 31st, 2026 to: Beatty Harvey Coco Architects e-mail: BHCBidding@ bhc-architects.com Each contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the proposals will be rejected within fortyfive (45) days of the date of opening proposals subject, however, to the right reserved by the Board of Trustees for the Plainedge Public Library, to waive any informalities in, reject any or all proposals, accept any bid in whole or in part, or to advertise for new proposals, if, in the opinion of this Board of Trustees, the best interests of the Plainedge Public Library will thereby be promoted. This invitation is an offer to receive proposals for a contract and not an offer of a contract. All bids shall include non-collusive bid-

ding certification or statement required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and shall also contain a nonsegregated facilities certificate which shall provide that the bidder does not maintain or provide for his employees facilities which are segregated on a basis of race, creed, color or national origin, whether such facilities are segregated by directive or on a de facto basis. The contract will contain a provision that every laborer and workman employed on or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the rate of wages which are set forth in the prevailing wage rate schedule from the New York State Department of Labor. The Plainedge Public Library reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities and informalities in bidding. Board of Trustees Plainedge Public Library DATED: August 11th, 2026 26-155 8/12

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wo weeks ago, the Mets honored their 1986 team on the 40th anniversary of its World Series championship season. That was the last time the Mets won it all, and unfortunately, it looks like it will be a while before they reach that pinnacle again. That 1986 team was one for the ages, replete with stars, superstars and gritty players who never quit. It was also a team known for what might have been. No Mets squad before or since has had a better season, or such a complete unit with so much talent, ego, disparate personalities and a manager who could fit all the pieces together and make them work so remarkably close to perfection. The team won 108 regular-season games, the ninth-highest in history, and finished 21½ games ahead of their closest NL East rival, the Phillies. The most spectacular superstar was Dwight Gooden, a boy wonder who at 21 had more pitching achievements than anyone ever at his age. Similarly, Darryl

Strawberry, a young slugger with limitless ability, seemed to be headed to the Hall of Fame. Gary Carter was baseball’s leading catcher, and a clutch power hitter who did have a Hall of Fame career. Team leader Keith Hernandez was a fierce competitor, and generally acknowledged to be the best defensive first basemen ever. Other players, though not quite superstars, were top-flight talent who knew how to win: pitchers Ron Darling, Bobby Ojeda and Jesse Orosco and fielders Ray Knight, Howard Johnson, Mookie Wilson, Kevin Mitchell, Tim Teuffel and Lee Mazilli. There were also brawlers like Wally Backman and Lenny Dykstra, who would do virtually anything to win. The ringmaster of this assemblage was Manager Davey Johnson, who was not only one of the first managers to use a computer, but also relied on gut instinct. Johnson was a unique oldschool/analytics composite. The playoff series against the Astros, highlighted by a sixth-game, 16-inning come-from-behind win, put the Mets in the Series against the Red Sox, which proved to be a classic. The

Mets were one out away from losing the sixth game, and the Series, when they staged a miracle comeback to win, and then took Game Seven as well. They were on top of the baseball world, and looking like a dynasty for years to come. But it wasn’t to be. The first sign of what was to come went largely unnoticed at the time. Gooden was missing from the ticker-tape parade up Fifth Avenue. Fans were told he had overslept after too much celebration, but the reality, as would become known the following year, was that Gooden was a drug addict and had missed the parade because he was on a cocaine binge. While he would have several more good seasons, he was never the same. Strawberry had troubles of his own, and left the Mets for the Dodgers after the 1990 season. Like Gooden, Strawberry had serious drug problems, and never played again as a regular after 1991. Several other key players in the ’86 soon left the Mets. After a contract squabble, Knight left for Baltimore. Mitchell was traded because he was considered a disruptive influence, and

rom boy wonders to brawlers to a future Hall of Famer, they were a unique squad.

Dykstra was always a self-destructive wild man. He was traded to the Phillies in ’89. After he retired, Dykstra served in prison for crimes including bankruptcy fraud, money laundering, grand theft and making terrorist threats. For a host of reasons, the Mets never again had the cohesion they had in 1986. I should add that Strawberry went on to overcome his drug problems, and cancer, and is now a true model citizen. I’ve met him a number of times and seen him interact with young kids. You couldn’t ask for a nicer guy. Gooden has had his ups and downs but is also, by all accounts, a good guy. Certainly he has been that way whenever I’ve seen him at events. I’ve also had the chance to meet other 1986 Mets, including Hernandez, Darling, Teuffel and Wilson, and they’re all a credit to the game. Gooden, Strawberry, Hernandez and Howard Johnson were elected to the Mets Hall of Fame, and Carter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Most of all, to Mets fans, the ’86 team will always bring back great memories. Let’s go, Mets! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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s the midsummer mark came and went, the nation was dealing with two types of heat waves. One has scorched communities throughout the country with conditions that were never anticipated by any weather forecaster. The other is occurring in Washington, D.C., and around the country, in the form of political scandals and party upheavals whose results will play out in November. It’s difficult to choose one event as the most dramatic, but it’s worth recounting them one by one. The Michigan Democratic primary produced an unexpected victory by progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. President Trump won the state of Michigan in three elections, but with his popularity at an all-time low, a far-left candidate who won on the issue of affordability shouldn’t be counted out. And New York City residents shouldn’t be surprised by the Michigan result, considering that there’s a socialist mayor in City Hall. Republicans of every color of the

political spectrum are jumping for joy over the Michigan results, but the socialist-aligned El-Sayed could well upset the apple cart thanks to a very unpopular president, who is losing support nationally from independents and some Republicans. A Trump-endorsed candidate might not be as popular in November as party officials think. Back in the nation’s capital, Republicans are facing numerous headwinds. Two members of Congress have been accused of conduct that is disqualifying in the current climate. Rep. Chuck Edwards, of North Carolina, dropped his re-election bid after the House Ethics Committee released a report finding that he engaged in inappropriate conduct with congressional staff members. And as of this writing, Rep. Max Miller, of Ohio, was vowing to continue campaigning for re-election despite growing calls for him to drop out amid reports of alleged spousal abuse. Ordinarily, the missteps of two House members would be of no consequence, but House Republicans have a very small majority, and the potential loss of two seats is a big deal in what promises to be a difficult election year. On top of

that, Republicans are dealing with the problem of rapidly aging Senate members, who are no longer reliable votes when they’re needed. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, has been hospitalized for weeks, and his potential to return to work is questionable. Like the House, the Senate is a big headache for Republicans. There the average age is 64, compared with the average age of 57 for the House. Sen. Charles Grassley, of Iowa, is 92, and he has many oldtimers to keep him company on the Senate floor. While Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, is 84, and Angus King, the independent from Maine, is 82, the Democrats aren’t in trouble if either of them is sidelined. Contrast these old guys with Senators Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, and Andy Kim, of New Jersey, who are 39 and 44, respectively. Not everyone is sitting still when it comes to the large number of aging elected officials. Nick Tomboulides, the head of U.S. Term Limits, a nonpartisan group, is seeking to limit the number of terms that federal officials can serve in office to three terms, or six years, in the

emocrats are dealing with the S word, and Republicans are facing strong headwinds.

House and two terms, or 12 years, in the Senate. Tomboulides says that “incumbency is the problem for elected officials who can easily be re-elected and view their positions as a lifetime job.” What compels public officials to stay in office long after their shelf life seems to have expired? Some simply love the job and enjoy the prestige that comes with it. They have no problem getting restaurant reservations, and love being catered to by the airlines. Others actually focus on getting things done, and their experience is of great value when it comes to government problem-solving. But today there are many much younger people who are ready, willing and able to take on the challenge of public life. To date, Congress has been largely unwilling to discipline its members when they engage in unprofessional conduct. Many members know about colleagues who break the rules but are afraid to blow the whistle on them. And as for the aging senators, it’s up to the voters to give them a hard look, and not just vote for the most familiar faces. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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very election season follows a familiar script. News reports dissect the latest polls. Campaigns celebrate statistical bump as if they’ve won a championship. Political commentators debate momentum, speculate about strategy and spend countless hours analyzing who’s ahead and who’s falling behind. Somewhere along the way, the issues that will shape our neighborhoods often become secondary. Elections aren’t sporting events, and voters shouldn’t approach them as if they’re rooting for a favorite team. Polls may provide a snapshot of public opinion at a specific moment, but they are not ballots and do not evaluate policies. The danger of treating elections like horse races is that the conversation shifts away from substance. Instead of asking how candidates plan to solve problems, voters are encouraged to ask who appears more likely to win. Instead of examining competing visions for the future, too many people focus on campaign tactics, fundraising totals and social media trends. Who has the best ideas for addressing housing costs, improving public safety, strengthening schools and the many other challenges ahead must not be forgotten. Our communities need voters who are informed, engaged and motivated to familiarize themselves with the choices

letters Time to stop Liberty Water rate increases To the Editor: Merrick and Bellmore residents face an outrageous 37 percent water bill increase requested by Liberty Utilities. Coupled with annual hikes of 13 percent to 17 percent between 2024 and 2026, our water costs will have nearly doubled since Liberty took control in 2022. Forcing neighbors to absorb another massive increase for a basic necessity is unacceptable when a solution already exists to lower our water bills. In November 2021, New York state created the South Nassau Water Authority to transition our water system into a public, taxexempt entity. Because public authorities operate without corporate profits or special tax burdens, this transition would immediately lower our water bills. Yet nearly five years later, the SNWA board has made no tangible

before them. Every election, from town boards and county legislatures to statewide offices, affects the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Decisions made by those officials influence taxes, zoning, infrastructure, emergency services, transportation, parks and economic development. Polling has a legitimate place in politics. It can reveal public concerns and identify emerging issues. But it also has limitations. It reflects opinions only at the time respondents are surveyed, and history has shown that polls can miss late shifts in public sentiment. More important, polls do not tell voters which candidate has the best ideas or values. That requires looking beyond campaign commercials, viral video clips and carefully crafted slogans. Voters should compare candidates’ positions on the issues that matter most. How would they address property taxes? What are their plans for housing, public safety and education? How would they manage taxpayer dollars? What are their priorities for infrastructure and economic growth? Fortunately, the information is available. Attend candidate debates and forums. Read policy proposals and campaign websites. Learn about incumbents’ records instead of relying solely on their promises. Ask candidates thoughtful questions when they appear

before civic groups and community organizations. Read the Herald, which follows local government throughout the year, not just during campaign season. The closer elections become, the more intense the horse-race coverage usually gets. Headlines focus on who gained two percentage points or whose campaign appears to have more energy. Yet when the votes are counted and the campaign signs come down, those numbers quickly fade into history. When Election Day arrives, the latest polls will no longer matter. The decisions made by those who are elected will. Budgets will be adopted, services funded, roads repaired, development approved and taxes set. Those choices affect residents long after campaign momentum has faded. An informed vote is one of the most powerful tools any citizen possesses. It should be based not on who appears to be winning, but on who has earned the public’s confidence with his or her ideas, experience and clear vision for the future. This election season, ignore the scoreboard. Study the issues. Evaluate the candidates. Ask difficult questions. Then cast your ballot based on informed judgment. That is how democracy works best, and how our communities will be best served.

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f you compiled the list of history’s most impactful Long Islanders, Harry Chapin would undoubtedly be among the charter members of that hall of fame. Musically, Chapin’s prowess is indisputable: In just nine years he released 12 albums, filled with songs like “Taxi,” “W.O.L.D,” “Circle,” “Sequel,” and of course, “Cat’s In the Cradle,” that cemented his legacy as a magnificent musical storyteller. He then used his fame as a springboard for advocacy and philanthropy, with a laser focus on his mission to eradicate hunger in the United States in particular. As one of the world’s highest-paid entertainers, he gave generously to charitable causes, hosted numerous benefit concerts, launched World Hunger Year (now known as WhyHunger) and established the Presidential Commission on World Hunger during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. The organization that now bears his

name is perhaps his greatest innovation. When Chapin launched Long Island Cares in 1980, he created Long Island’s first food bank, and in doing so revolutionized our regional approach to addressing food insecurity and hunger. Long Island Cares distributes 16 million pounds of food each year — the equivalent of 13.3 million meals — and now has a half-dozen brick-and-mortar storefront locations across Long Island. The agency was instrumental in addressing crises like Hurricane Sandy and the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. And because no member of the family is spared from hunger, its seventh location, Baxter’s Pet Pantry, is dedicated to gathering and distributing pet food and supplies to families in need. As much as many of us — myself included — shudder at the idea of another celebrity candidate for political office, Chapin would have been a natural, because he did the work and cared deeply about the future. Sadly, he never got that chance. On July 16, 1981, while he was driving to a benefit concert at Eisenhower Park, Chapin’s Volkswagen

was hit by an 18-wheeler on the Long Island Expressway, and he was fatally injured. The shock of his sudden, untimely death reverberated through the park on that summer evening and through our society for years afterward. He would be cited as an inspiration for endeavors like USA For Africa and Live Aid, and countless memorial awards, theaters and humanitarian events would be named in his honor. Neighboring municipalities like Suffolk County have declared July 16 Harry Chapin Day in honor of all he achieved in just 38 years. Here in Nassau County, I filed legislation to formally establish a Harry Chapin Day of our own. While there hasn’t been any action from the legislative majority on that front, I decided to instead follow Harry’s own advice: “When in doubt, do something!” For the past five years, my office has held an annual summer food drive to benefit Long Island Cares and draw renewed attention to Chapin’s legacy. This year’s effort concluded last Sunday. I thank our wonderful friends at the Pla-

he singersongwriter revolutionized our approach to addressing food insecurity.

LeTTers progress. There is no timeline for the transition, no contract for sale, and no negotiations on sale price. Meanwhile, the Republican-controlled Town of Hempstead, under Supervisor John Ferretti, and the Nassau County Legislature, under Executive Bruce Blakeman, who appointed the SNWA board, remain silent. They refuse to pressure the board to act or replace them for their inaction. The longer our elected officials fail to act, the more residents will see unnecessary increases in the cost of basic necessities. Residents must stop accepting this broken status quo. We must show up, speak out, and demand that our officials deliver the public water system promised years ago.

inview-Old Bethpage, Syosset and Jericho Libraries for once again graciously opening their facilities to us as drop-off locations, and I appreciate everyone who brough donations to National Night Out in Hicksville. Among the many lessons of the past several years, we have all been confronted with the hard truth that far more of our neighbors struggle silently with food insecurity than we imagine. Amid a souring economy, soaring fuel prices, and massive federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program resulting from the Trump administration’s odious and inhumane 2025 federal budget legislation, Chapin’s mission is even more critically important now — especially when you consider how 1.5 million children lost SNAP assistance in the aftermath of that legislation’s enactment. At this time of tremendous need, let’s unite — as Nassau County residents, New Yorkers and Americans — to create a better and more humane place for future generations. As Long Island’s hometown troubadour, Harry Chapin, said about times like these, “We all have the potential to move the world, and the world is ready to be moved.” Arnold W. Drucker represents Nassau County’s 16th Legislative District.

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MICHAEL VANUNU Merrick Editors’ note: In June, Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti called on state regulators to reject Liberty New York Water’s proposed rate increases, arguing that the hikes would place an undue burden on Long Island residents already struggling with rising costs.

And now, the swimming portion of the competition at the 50th-anniversary canoe races in Cow Meadow Park — Freeport

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