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MSD begins UPK dent, or the district’s applicable Foundation Aid per-pupil New York is moving toward amount if higher. The state Senuniversal full-day prekindergar- ate said the budget increases uniten for 4-year-olds, with a state versal pre-K funding by $561 million, bringing law requiring total funding to school districts to about $1.6 billion. serve eligible chilThe statewide dren by the 2028-29 expansion is school year. intended to give Under the law, families greater eligible 4-year-olds access to free, fullwhose parents or day early educaguardians apply tion before chilfor the program dren enter kindermust be offered a garten. Districts full-day prekinnow face the task dergarten proof determining gram. The how to provide requirement enough classroom applies statewide space, teachers and allows disand program tricts to provide capacity to meet the program the requirement directly, through KERRY WACHTER by 2028-29. BOCES or in part- Massapequa School In Massapequa, nership with eligiBoard President the Board of Eduble communitycation has begun based organizaplanning for unitions and other versal prekinderproviders. The state defines a full-day garten and estimates that about program as one that provides at 500 children could need to be least five hours of instruction per accommodated each year. The board discussed UPK as school day. The law also requires districts to develop plans for part of its strategic goals at its expanding their programs so Aug. 6 meeting. The state law gives districts they can serve eligible children. The 2026-27 state budget signif- several options for providing icantly increases funding for uni- UPK. Districts can operate their versal pre-K. State officials have own prekindergarten classes, said funding for 4-year-old seats contract with BOCES or partner will be at least $10,000 per stuCONTINUED ON PAGE 4

By MIKE POLANSKY

Senior Correspondent

here are a number of issues that will need to be evaluated... as we do not anticipate having the capacity to operate a districtbased program of this scale

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Mayor Dan Pearl presents a citation to Massapequa Park centenarian Lula R. Koscheka.

Village resident recognized ahead of milestone birthday By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Correspondent

The Massapequa Park Village Board of Trustees honored longtime resident Lula R. Koscheka with a special citation at its Aug. 10 meeting in recognition of her upcoming 100th birthday on Sept. 3. Koscheka was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and is the daughter of Greek immigrants. She grad-

uated from Kent State University before working for the U.S. State Department, serving in the Belgian Congo and Brazil. While overseas, Koscheka and her husband, Frank, raised five sons before returning to the United States and settling in Massapequa Park in 1957. After returning home, Lula worked as a copy editor for several local book publishers and newspapers. She and Frank later welCONTINUED ON PAGE 9

Lewis Brisbois celebrates new Garden City office Erin O’Neill of Amityville and Alexa Weiss of Massapequa are among the attorneys at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP as the national law firm expanded its Long Island presence with a new office in Garden City. O’Neill is a partner with the firm and Weiss is an associate. The firm celebrated the opening with a July 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 100 guests, including attorneys, clients, members of the judiciary, business leaders and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is also the Republican candidate for governor. The nearly 5,000-square-foot office, which opened in April, is centrally located to serve clients throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties and the New York metropolitan area. “The opening of our Garden City office reflects our longstanding commitment to Long Island and the clients, businesses, and communities we have served here for more than two decades,” Greg Katz, managing partner of Lewis Brisbois’ New York offices, said in a news release. “This office allows us to better serve our Long Island clients, provide attorneys with a convenient local workplace, and strengthen our ability to attract top legal talent seeking the resources of a national platform combined with a meaningful local presence.” He said the office will provide a convenient location for attorneys and clients while helping the law firm recruit legal

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National law firm — Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP — opened a new office in Garden City. From left were Matthew Aracich, president of The Building & Construction Trades Council of Nassau & Suffolk Counties, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, New York Managing Partner Greg Katz, and Jill Altarac, Katz’s sister. talent seeking a local presence backed by a national practice. The firm has represented businesses and organizations for more than 20 years on Long Island. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm with offices across the country. The firm repre-

sents companies ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to small and mediumsized businesses, as well as public entities, insurers, and individuals, across a broad spectrum of litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters. Since opening its Garden City office,

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Massapequa Camp Invention participants compared animal tracks during the “Fur-ensics” class, which focused on forensic science.

Massapequa students spend a week at Camp Invention More than 300 students spent August surrounded by science as the Massapequa School District hosted Camp Invention, a popular summer STEM program that has been a mainstay in the district for two decades. This year’s camp was held at Unqua Elementary School, and for the first time, the district offered two weeks of programming to meet demand. About 200 elementary school students attended from Aug. 3-7, followed by another 110 students the following week. Classes were led by district teachers and followed the Camp Invention curriculum. In Space Morphers, students

launched a mission to transform a faraway planet’s atmosphere and built their own space rockets. They grew crystal trees and hatched a mysterious animal egg. Make Waves featured hands-on buoyancy challenges, including testing students’ aluminum foil boat creations. “Fur-ensics” introduced campers to the world of forensic science through an animal mystery that included analyzing animal tracks. The Infringers helped campers spark their innovative superpowers and identify challenges in their local community. Among their tasks were analyzing the components of a smartphone and creating a wearable device.

The camp was led by Director Nancy Porcellini, along with Assistant Directors Allyson Owens and Chris Weaver. Several seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders served as leaders in training, supporting teachers with lessons and activities. Students entering grades 10-12 volunteered as leader interns, with each assigned to a grade-level group. Massapequa High School senior Nicholas Stella was a leader intern for the first time and supervised students entering second grade. He brought his group to each classroom and helped campers with their projects. “They’re very joyful and happy all the

time,” he said, noting that the students in his group enjoyed the hands-on, collaborative projects. “Seeing them being happy to learn science and engineering makes me happy because I enjoy that, too.” Many campers return year after year. Because the program features different units each summer, students can attend Camp Invention throughout elementary school without repeating a project. “I like getting to create stuff and getting to be with my friends while I’m doing it,” said fifth-grader Sarah Harbeck, who attended the camp for the fifth time. “We make different stuff and I learn new things every year.”

Massapequa man honored for his service to veterans Thomas Alberda of Massapequa was among several people recognized by the Town of Oyster Bay for their work supporting veterans at the town’s annual Salute to America at John Burns Park. Alberda received the Friend of a Veteran Volunteer Award. He assists with Towers of Freedom, a 9/11 military monument at Burns Park, and participates in the Fields of Honor program run by the Massapequa Kiwanis Club. He also volunteers to place American flags at veterans’ gravesites during Memorial Day ceremonies. The town also recognized Robert James Ryan and Jason Lederer, both of Syosset, as Veterans Volunteer of the Year. Ryan helps veterans who cannot perform certain tasks on their own. Through Cooking for LI Veterans, he helps veterans who can no longer cook for themselves. Through Vets out of the Rough, he helps disabled veterans learn to play golf. Through the White Cane Group, he assists blind veterans with fishing and other rec-

reational activities. He also co-hosts Veterans News on public cable and volunteers at the VA Medical Center during its annual Day at the Races fundraiser. Lederer is an active member of the Air National Guard and the Nassau County Police Department Veterans Organization, where he participates in initiatives supporting fellow veteran officers and promoting their military service. “This year’s wonderful honorees have involved themselves in numerous veteran activities and events,” Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “They are hometown heroes and role models and are truly worthy of tonight’s honor. I look forward to their continued service in the years ahead.” “Our veterans and veteran volunteers remind us that the men and women who have fought to defend our freedom deserve the continuing support of the entire community for their extraordinary sacrifices,” Saladino said.

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Honoree Thomas Alberda is shown fourth from left with, left to right, N.C. Leg. James Kennedy, Councilman Tom Hand, Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, honorees Jason Leder and Robert James Ryan, Town Councilmen Lou Imbroto, and Councilman Steve Labriola.

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with eligible community-based organizations, nursery schools, child-care centers and similar agencies. Massapequa Board of Education President Kerry Wachter said the board has not decided how UPK will be implemented in the district, but included it among its strategic goals to begin planning early and understand what the state requirement will mean for Massapequa. “There are a number of issues that will need to be evaluated, including program design, facilities, staffing, funding, and partnerships with community-based organizations, as we do not anticipate having the capacity to operate a district-based program of this scale,” Wachter said. “The Board wants to ensure that any plan developed meets the State’s requirements while also reflecting the expectations and standards of the Massapequa community.” Other strategic goals discussed at the Aug. 6 meeting included expanding independent reading opportunities and developing a districtwide summer reading program. The board also discussed reviewing instructional practices to “reduce unneces-

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sary screen time” and reinforcing cursive writing after students initially master it. Other goals include continuing to evaluate and enhance the district’s bullying prevention practices and developing a District Career Opportunities initiative to increase students’ awareness of employment opportunities within the Massapequa School District. The initiative could include an MSD booth at the district’s annual Career Day. Board members also discussed reviewing instructional resources and historical field experiences “to strengthen constitutional literacy, American history, and civic understanding.” Board members agreed on the value of field trips that allow students to experience Long Island’s history firsthand. Before the close of the meeting, Wachter thanked Allyn B. Shepard for a $20,000 donation for scholarships in memory of his wife, Marie Festa. Festa was a founder of the district’s Special Education PTA in the 1970s and was a “fierce advocate for special education until the day she passed.” The Board of Education approved acceptance of the donation at its July 9 meeting. The next meeting of the Massapequa Board of Education is scheduled for Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium at MHS.

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Guilty plea in fatal DWI crash A Lindenhurst man pleaded guilty last week to charges stemming from a September 2025 crash in Freeport that killed a 55-year-old man returning home from work. Bryan Mizhirumbay, 24, pleaded guilty before Judge Caryn Fink to aggravated vehicular homicide, second-degree manslaughter, second-degree assault and aggravated driving while intoxicated. Mizhirumbay is due back in court Nov. 2. “Bryan Mizhirumbay spent the evening drinking on the job as he served customers at a local restaurant before getting behind the wheel and hurtling down Atlantic Avenue at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour,” District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said. “He ran multiple red lights, creating hazardous conditions for every driver sharing the road with him, until his reckless and wild driving turned deadly.” According to Donnelly’s office, Craig

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White was driving home from his job at AHRC Nassau at about 11:07 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2025, when Mizhirumbay, driving eastbound on Atlantic Avenue, ran a red light at S. Long Beach Avenue. Mizhirumbay was traveling as fast as 106 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to prosecutors. His vehicle struck White’s vehicle, which crashed through a fence at Atlantic Nursery. White was trapped in his vehicle and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. A blood sample taken from Mizhirumbay at the hospital showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.18, prosecutors said. His vehicle’s event data recorder showed he was traveling about 106 mph three seconds before the crash. Mizhirumbay surrendered to the Nassau County Police Department Homicide Squad on Jan. 20.

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beverage options and entertainment for all. To register, please visit massapequakiwanis.org. For more information, please contact Bocce Chairperson Tony DeMayo at (516) 343-3435 or email awdemayo@optonline. net. John J. Burns Park is located at 4990 Merrick Road, Massapequa.

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•Massapequa Chamber of Commerce Membership Appreciation Picnic: 5 p.m., Marjorie R. Post Community Park, 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa. The picnic will be taking place at Picnic Area A behind the tennis courts and closest to Unqua Road. To register, visit shorturl.at/xCwnu. For more information, call (516) 541-1443. •Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. For more information, call (516) 624-6333.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 •Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.

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

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•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.

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• 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.

Farmingdale vendor fair The Kiwanis Club of Farmingdale will be hosting a vendor fair on August 30 on the Village Green, 361 Main St. Farmingdale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be clothing, accessories, handmade crafts, beauty products, food

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WE Summit empowers leaders to ‘own their power’ By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Nearly 300 women gathered at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville on Aug. 4 for the Long Island Herald’s fourth annual Women’s Executive Summit, a day focused on leadership, health, wealth and personal growth. This year’s “Own Your Power” theme brought leaders across industries to share insights on overcoming challenges, building confidence and seizing opportunities. The event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions designed to help attendees invest in themselves and their futures. The day began with a warm-up session, “Be the CEO of You,” led by Susan Gatti, founder of Disruptive Spark Group. Gatti encouraged attendees to reflect on their goals and identify what they hoped to gain from the summit. “We make an investment in ourselves when we come to an event like this, but what we really want is a change,” Gatti said. “The change won’t happen here. It will happen after.” Through a values-based activity, Gatti helped participants focus on their priorities and use those values as a guide for making decisions. Opening remarks were delivered by Stuart Richner and Amy Amato of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE, followed by remarks from Mistress of Ceremonies Kristin Thorne, a five-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter with the Law & Crime Network. “Owning your power means believing in yourself, even when someone else does not,” Amato said. “It means having the courage to launch the business, ask for the promotion, negotiate your salary, take care of your health, build your financial future, and become the leader you were meant to be.” Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island was honored by Richner Communications with the Community Impact award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering girls from across the region. Proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit. The first panel, “Own Your

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Hundreds of powerful executives and entrepreneurs attended the fourth annual Women’s Executuves Summit earlier this month.

Voice,” explored leadership and confidence. Moderated by Sharon Wyman, president and CEO of Discover Long Island, the discussion featured Lillian Paley, vice president of business development at Silver Lining Homecare Agency; Palmina Whelan, capital program director for The New Terminal One; Carina Tom, president of NU World Connect Title LLC; and Suzette Gordon, president and CEO of SCO Family of Services. Panelists shared personal stories about overcoming self-doubt, entering male-dominated industries and learning to advocate for themselves. Whelan reflected on being one of the only women in aviation construction meetings early in her career. “No one is going to speak for me, no one is going to promote me, no one is going to be my cheerleader,” she said. “I realized I had to own my voice.” The summit also featured two blocks of “Power Sessions” covering topics such as hospitality, selfcare, branding, productivity and personal development. During the “Own Your Health” panel, moderated by Kristyn Hodgdon, co-founder and chief creative officer of Rescripted, experts discussed the importance of women advocating for their health and understanding their bodies at every stage of life.

The panel included Dr. Helen Hsieh, founder and medical director of Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, founder of The Beauty Cellar NY; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, of Ideal Body Med Spa; and Dr. Meredith Vandegrift, board-certified plastic surgeon at Vandegrift Plastic Surgery. Speakers encouraged women to move beyond simply “feeling fine” and instead focus on achieving their best health. “Fine is not the same as feeling your optimal best,” Mashkabova said, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s body and seeking answers when something feels wrong. The “Own Your Wealth” panel focused on financial independence and preparation. Moderated by Elisa De Jesus, senior vice president and private client advisor at Bank of America, the discussion featured Kerri Winans Kaley of The Bristal Assisted Living, Michelle Moreira-Jodice of Valley Bank, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction and Christina Rosas of Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. Panelists stressed the importance of financial literacy, asking questions and staying engaged in financial decisions. “Financial confidence doesn’t come from knowing all the answers,” Moreira-Jodice said. “It comes from asking the right questions and building trusted relationships.”

The summit concluded with two keynote presentations. Carrie Skowronski, CEO of Leadology, delivered “Dare to Lead: Reimagine Leadership for the Modern Workplace,” discussing mindset, growth and stepping outside comfort zones. Skowronski encouraged attendees to embrace challenges and recognize their own strengths. “In order to own our power, we have to name our power,” she said. Renee Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, closed the event with “A Life Inspired by Passion & Purpose,” sharing her journey from storyteller and writer to community leader. Flagler encouraged women to recognize their talents and use them in service of others. “Passion is the vehicle that gets us to our purpose,” she said. “Take your gifts, indulge your passion, let it lead you to your purpose and serve your people.” Throughout the day, attendees were reminded that leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by confidence, resilience and the willingness to create meaningful change. For more photos, click here: https://richnerlive.com/richner-event/womens-executive-summit/ For more info on RichnerLive, click here: https://richnerlive. com/

Herald Publisher, Stuart Richner, left, and Executive Director, Amy Amato, surprised Executive Director, Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island with the Community Impact Award, event emcee Kristin Thorne at right.

Justine Del Prete, left, with ARC Excess & Surplus, Claudia Rodriguez of RichnerLive, Izabella Bobkiewicz and Agnieszka Supel representing Merrill Lynch Bank of America Corporation, Jenna Grasso of The Retreat, Catherine Fee of Empire Government Strategies, and Bridget Mantello with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.

The Own Your Voice panel: Moderator Sharon Wyman, left, CDME Discover Long Island, with panelists Suzette Gordon, of SCO Family of Services, Carina Tom, of NU World Connect Title, Lillian Paley with Silver Lining Homecare Agency, and Palmina Whelan of The New Terminal One.

Moderator Elisa De Jesus, left, of Bank of America led the Own Your Wealth Panel with panelists Kerri Winans Kaley, CSA, representing The Bristal Assisted Living, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction, Michelle Moreira-Jodice, of Valley Bank, and Christina M. Rosas, with Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC.

Carolynn Eiple and Judith Rivera with CareFirst Home Solutions.

CEO Lab Founder & Executive Consultant Natasha Zaytseva was another Power Session speaker.

Jo Marie Sacco, left, of Jo Marie Hair and Beauty and Dr. Stephanie Cooper, with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology enjoyed the exhibit.

Power Session speaker Tammy J. Cohen, of TC Brand Consulting spoke during the second power session.

People’s Alliance Federal Union CEO Carol Allen, left, with VP of Business Development & Marketing Jennifer Gunn.

Closing Keynote speaker Renee Daniel Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement Inc., left the crowd with a powerful message — A Life Inspired By Passion & Purpose.

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From the Own Your Health panel, panelists, left, Helen Hsieh, MD, FACOG, Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, FNP, The Beauty Cellar NY; Meredith Vandegrift, MD, FACS Vandegrift Plastic Surgery; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, Ideal Body Med Spa.

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A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit By HUNTER FENOLLOL hfenollol@liherald.com

President Trump used a visit to Nassau County last Friday to tout falling crime rates and to endorse County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for governor, while more than 100 protesters gathered nearby to criticize the administration’s policies on immigration, health care and affordability. Trump spoke at the Nassau County Police Department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, in Garden City, where he praised local law enforcement and repeatedly pointed to Nassau County as a model for public safety. “Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 one safest county in America,” Trump said, citing a 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. He also praised Blakeman, saying, “We’ll get Bruce in there. We’ll change it around,” as he urged New Yorkers to support the county executive’s gubernatorial campaign. Blakeman credited local and federal law enforcement cooperation for the county’s crime record. He also highlighted Nassay’s agreement with federal immigration authorities, saying the county had removed about 2,000 immigrants with criminal records in one year. He cited cases involving attempted murder, rape, robbery, carjacking and drug dealing as examples of the people he said had been removed. Trump’s remarks largely focused on crime, immigration and his administration’s support for law enforcement. He cited newly released FBI statistics that he said showed the largest reduction in violent crime in American history in 2025, along with additional declines in murders and robberies in 2026. He also criticized Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s criminal justice policies, particularly

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President Trump joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County P.D.’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City last Friday. Trump endorsed Blakeman’s campaign for governor. its bail laws and immigration policies, while praising Blakeman’s record. Outside the police training center, meanwhile, more than 100 protesters gathered at a designated protest area on Endo Boulevard. They included Nassau County Democratic Party officials, community leaders and residents. Civil rights attorney Fred Brewington led protesters in chants, including, “This is what America looks like today and we’re not going away.” Adrienne Adams, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, was among the speakers. She crit-

icized both Trump and Blakeman, saying that Blakeman was the president’s “biggest cheerleader” and urging voters to reject what she described as their extremism. “Keeping our community safe doesn’t stop at law enforcement,” Adams said, arguing that public safety also includes health care, dignity and the ability to afford essential care. Adams criticized Trump’s health care and food assistance policies, and said that Blakeman would take Medicaid cuts further. Sen. Siela Bynoe, county elected officials and community leaders also addressed the crowd, focusing on the cost of living, health care, immigration and ICE enforcement. For supporters who attended the Trump event, however, public safety remained the central message. Nikolai Glushkov, 23, founder of the Glen Cove Young Republicans, came to the rally to support congressional candidate Michael LiPetri Jr. as well as Trump and Blakeman. Glushkov, a lifelong Nassau County resident, said he was encouraged by what he heard about crime reductions. “I took away [President Trump’s] impact on the national level on keeping the crime safe in Nassau County, reducing that along with Blakeman,” he said. Glushkov said he believed that Nassau’s record under Blakeman could serve as a model for the rest of New York. “We are the safest county, and we got to make New York state the safest state this November,” he said. The rally and the nearby protest underscored the political divide surrounding Trump’s visit, with his supporters emphasizing crime and law enforcement while opponents argued that health care, affordability and reforms in immigration policy should be made higher priorities.

Construction moving ahead at VA Medical Center By SAL POLITO

the Northport VA at (631) 261-4400 and ask for Sports Coordinator Jinny Mullen. These programs are there for our veterans, so take advantage of them. Salute to Veterans The Salute to Veterans held at Burns Park on July 7 was a success. Our own color guard included Joe Canova, Kevin Readon and Ed Harney, who did a great job representing our veterans. The music was great, as always, and congratulations go to Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Commissioner Maureen Fitzgerald for putting together the event. Thank you as well to all the workers and volunteers who participated and helped make the evening possible. Veterans Traffic Court Veterans who receive eligible traffic summonses may be able to have their cases heard through the veterans traffic court program at the Department of Motor Vehicles office at 801 Axinn Ave. in Garden City. The program is held on the third Thursday of each month. Veterans appearing through the program may have eligible violations dismissed, depending on the circumstances of their cases. Veterans who would like information about the program can contact Ralph Esposito at (516) 572-6512.

Lula Koscheka honored before her 100th birthday comed four more children. Mayor Dan Pearl presented Koscheka with the village citation. “This is the first time I’ve ever had the opportunity to do this for a 100 year old resident,” Pearl said. Koscheka thanked Pearl and the village trustees, noting that her mother had lived to be 104. She was accompanied to the meeting by her son, Frank Jr., and daughter-inlaw, Ann.

In other business, the board: • Met with local resident Bill Luther as part of an ongoing effort to address concerns involving early morning truck deliveries to Village Farm IGA and nearby residents on Clark Boulevard. • Approved a request from the Ancient Order of the Hibernians to hang a banner on the Long Island Rail Road train trestle and hold its annual Irish Night on Sept. 26. • Approved a request for Massapequa High School to hold its annual Homecoming Parade on village streets on Oct. 19.

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They can also contact me, Sal Polito, at (516) 797-6921 or visit me at Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road. Provide the information from your summons, and I will forward it so the matter can be considered for the schedule. Remember, this program should generally be used only once unless there are extenuating circumstances. Real estate tax relief I recently contacted Plainedge Board of Education President Joseph Beyrouty regarding the new veterans property-tax exemption and whether the school district would opt into the program. Beyrouty told me the district intends to opt in, which is good news. Hopefully, other school districts across Nassau County will do the same. I was also informed by Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Mary Jo Collins that letters will be mailed to veterans receiving disability compensation to advise them whether they may be eligible for the program. The writer is a member of American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa and an employee of the Town of Oyster Bay Veterans Service Agency, as well as a member of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency.

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At a recent Zoom meeting with Northport VA Medical Center Director Anthony Toggler, we received some good news about improvements at the hospital. The hospital parking lot has finally been completed, and it makes a noticeable difference. The VA is now waiting for flowers and plants to arrive to further improve the area. Toggler said other phases of the hospital’s reconstruction project are also moving ahead. They include replacing a boiler that is about 50 years old, work on the women’s extension and renovations to waiting areas. New recliners have also been placed in waiting rooms so veterans who face waits of several hours can be more comfortable. Toggler has taken a hands-on approach since becoming director, which is good to see. I also brought up the greeters who previously worked in the hospital lobby and helped direct veterans to their destinations. Toggler explained that the greeters were part of a pilot program that has ended. Veterans must now rely on available hospital employees for assistance. I plan to inquire about whether the greeter program can be brought back.

The VA is also working to simplify some of the paperwork veterans and survivors must complete when applying for benefits. Instructions that previously ran 15 pages have been reduced to five pages. Anything that makes the benefits process easier for veterans and their families is welcome news. The Northport VA will host a veteran appreciation gathering Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff members will be available to help veterans with issues they may be facing and answer questions about available services. The event will also include activities for those attending. All veterans are welcome. Employment VA officials said hiring of new employees has been authorized to increase, with prospective employees expected to receive a response within 30 days. The construction projects throughout the Northport facility are also continuing to move forward. The Northport VA offers numerous recreational and wellness programs for veterans and their families, including golf, fly fishing, archery, tennis, pickleball, sailing, senior exercise, chair yoga, softball, gym and sports programs, and billiards. Veterans interested in learning more about these programs can call

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa school district

Students from the Massapequa High School Robotics Club started construction on their robot for the 2026-2027 competition during a four-day camp in late July.

Rising seventh graders Alex Gallucci, left, and Hudson Fodera worked on building and programming a robot together during a camp at Massapequa High School from Aug. 3-6.

Summer sparks innovation and ingenuity at Massapequa robot camps Robots large and small were under construction this summer at Massapequa High School, as young engineers assembled, programmed and tinkered during a pair of camps. From July 27-30, nine students from the high school’s Robotics Club began their preparations for the upcoming Vex Robotics competition season. The team, led by technology teacher Matt Swanson, will take part in regional events in the winter against other high schools. This year’s challenge requires building a robot that can pick up and stack different game pieces on the competition field, such as cups and pins. Students worked on building the lift – an extension of the robot that allows it to stack objects at heights up to 50 inches. Team members Caiden Kacharaba, a senior, and Anthony Bruno, a junior, said this summer they focused on the hardware, then shift to programming when the school year begins. One of the components they have to program is an AI vision sensor that helps the robot detect objects on the field. The following week, 51 students entering grades 6-9 took part in the Lego Robotics Camp at the high school. Mr. Swanson was joined by fellow technology teachers

Matt Anderer and Mike Spiritus to teach the enthusiastic young engineers how to build and program robots from Lego Spike kits. The camp took place over four days, five hours per day, providing ample time for students to build, test and adjust. Leading up to the camp, Mr. Anderer designed the robot build and created instructions, ensuring that students would have a uniform experience to understand the basics. They learned how to move it forwards and backwards, how the sensors work and how to move an arm up and down. Students could then be creative with their robots and add more components after mastering the planned build. Participants programmed their robots using Scratch-based coding through the Lego Spike software. They use the same kits in Berner Middle School’s technology classes and can also gain more experience by participating in the Robotics Club, which attends regional First Lego League competitions. “At the camp, the goal is for them to have fun and get a taste of how stuff works,” Mr. Anderer said. “We also like to introduce them to the Robotics Club and what it’s all about.”

Middle school students, from left, Lily Capobianco, Aubrey DeMainto, Daniella Renda and Haleema Sadia were among the participants in the Lego Robotics Camp. MAS robotics camp 6: Grayson Kerley, left, Ian Preall, center, and Ryland Brown brought their robot to the field to test it.

This year’s Robotics Camp featured many returning students along with several newcomers. Rising ninth grader Nicholas Schumacher attended for the fourth time and hopes to join the high school Robotics Club in the future. “It’s very fun,” he said of the camp. “You get to create and explore. I like seeing what other people can make and seeing how I can improve my robot.”

Seventh grader Daniella Renda came to camp for the first time and had a blast. She enjoyed making new friends with similar interests and working with others to complete the different challenges. “Legos and robots are my two favorite things, so if I came here, I could combine them,” she said. —Carolyn James

This year’s Lego Robotics Camp featured 51 students, supported by three technology teachers from Berner Middle School.

High school Robotics Club members, from left, Anthony Bruno, Dylan Raghubeer and Caiden Kacharaba, worked on building a lift for the robot to stack objects as high as 50 inches during upcoming competitions.

What helps you get back into routine after summer break? Paul Leone

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Compiled by Christie Leigh Babirad/Photos courtesy Massapequa School District

Emma Teja

Art teacher, Massapequa High School

7th grade, Berner Middle School

I work much of the summer break at Summer Fine Arts, which helps me keep my routine and I don’t need to change much when the school year starts. I always come in a few days before school begins to get my room situated.

A few days before school starts, I start fixing my sleep schedule and going to sleep earlier than I would over the summer.

Katie Pearsall

Music teacher, Berner Middle School I prep a lot at the end of the previous school year, so when I’m walking into school for the first day, I’m much more prepared and ready to see my students again. I also direct the middle school musical and we start that right away which is a rigorous after school routine, so there isn’t time to take things slowly.

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James LoRusso

10th grade, Massapequa High School

7th grade, Berner Middle School

Going shopping and getting to pick out supplies and clothes gets me ready and makes me feel confident when I’m going into school for the first day.

I wake up earlier, and start doing that a couple of days before school starts so I can get used to it.

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ummer hasn’t left us yet, so we surely want to keep firing up the grill. As August winds down, backyard gatherings, poolside get-togethers and easy weeknight meals continue to call for the smoky, flame-kissed flavors that make grilling a summertime favorite. But late summer is also a good time to move beyond the usual burgers and hot dogs. From grilled vegetables and seafood to perfectly seared steaks and creative takes on familiar favorites, a little variety can bring new life to the backyard menu. Whether you’re keeping things casual or adding a touch of elegance to an endof-summer soirée, the grill offers plenty of possibilities. So before summer slips away, turn up the heat and try something a little different.

Chicken Kebabs With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kebabs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh ﬂavors. • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place

chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down. Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad A quick and easy marinated grilled skirt steak will spice up any gathering. Pair it with a roasted corn salad that embodies the season’s fresh ﬂavors — a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil, and avocado. • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces • 1/3 cup Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 large garlic clove, crushed In a large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad. Corn Salad: • 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked • 2 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 small red onion, diced • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s on tour to celebrate. 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.It 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.

Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

• 2 tablespoons lime juice • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1/4 teaspoon salt To prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce to taste, and salt; toss to mix well.

Spiced Sweet Potatoes A simple spice rub makes a tasty complement to grilled sweet potatoes, adding some extra zest that gives potatoes some pizzas. • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise. Mix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes. Grill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve potatoes warm.

Celtic Festival and Highland Games The sounds of bagpipes, the rhythm of Irish step dancing and the spectacle of Highland Games return to Old Westbury Gardens. The refreshed edition of its annual summer festival celebrates the rich Scottish Irish and Welsh traditions woven into Long Island’s Celtic communities. The Highland Games remain a centerpiece, featuring centuries-old tests of strength including the caber toss, sheaf toss and stone put. Entertainment for all ages, including performances by songwriter-vocalist Andy Cooney, acclaimed as “Irish America’s favorite son,” and others; along with and tempting eats and a marketplace round out the day.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets at oldwestburygardens.org. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.

Aug ‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’

CALENDAR Building, 1 Brooklyn Ave., Massapequa • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 798-9849

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

Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Picnic

The Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas holds their Second Annual Membership Appreciation Picnic. With food, games, networking and more. Please bring a raffle prize and business cards. One member per business. At thePicnic Area A behind the tennis courts and closest to Unqua Road. • Where: Marjorie R. Post Community Park, 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa • Time: 5 p.m. • Contact: To register, visit shorturl.at/xCwnu; For more information, call (516) 541-1443

Farmingdale 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

Shop Aug Thrift Stop by Simpson

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

Bubble Magic

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to the Bubbles exhibit for some extra sudsy fun! Through playful, hands-on experiments explore what makes a bubble form, what makes them pop, and discover new creative ways to make bubbles at the drop-in program. For ages 3+. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Melissa Etheridge

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,” Melissa Etheridge sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song of the Academy Award- and Grammy Award-winning artist’s 17th studio album, “Rise.” She then takes a pause, the flurry of her guitar and her bandmates’ boisterous sounds fading out, before she practically shouts with unbridled joy: “God I love being alive!” The words say so much. But in that pause — just a few seconds long — it’s as if she’s reflecting on everything that has happened in her life since she last released an album of new material, 2019’s “The Medicine Show,” and all that is to come on this remarkable, emotional mosaic of songs. Etheridge is known for powerful rock vocals, emotional songwriting, and live shows that feel both personal and energetic. Her • Where: The Paramount, 370 concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, New York Ave., Huntington and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big • Time: 8 p.m. reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that • Contact: ticketmaster.com or same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material. paramountny.com

St. Mary’s Thrift Shop

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

Glenn Miller Orchestra

“In The Mood” for swing music? Take a step back in time with the most popular and sought after big band of all time! The Glenn Miller Orchestra visits the Madison Theatre on their national tour. Hear all their greatest hits, including “In The Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “American Patrol,” “A String Of Pearls,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade.” The 15 member orchestra, their lead singers, and vocal group will perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. It is a show that continues to transport audiences back in time and is as nostalgic as it is exciting. Touring continuously since 1956, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is featured in over 200 concerts and

dances per year. Each performance includes the timeless classics that made them famous the world over in a show that has moved audiences for generations.

Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m., also Aug. 29 • Contact: licm.org or\ (516) 224-5800

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

time Aug Concert The Long Island Music

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

Christie Jones: Long Island Color Field Study

and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes AcoustiRats, an acoustic duo dedicated to stripping Good Rats classics down to their raw, essential form. Fronted by Stefan Marchello, lead singer and 36-year veteran of the Good Rats, alongside guitarist Matt McCarthy, who also did a run on guitar with the band. Between them, they’ve got decades of Good Rats DNA in their blood. With comedian Jordan Lauterbach. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888

Aug Massapequa Fire District meets

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to learn about current Artists’ Corner artist Christie Jones. Make art based on her work to take home at the drop-in program. For all ages.

The Massapequa Fire District holds their monthly meeting. All are welcome to attend.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave.,

• Where: District Administration

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

concert Aug In The Long Island Music

and Entertainment Hall of Fame hosts Grimm Jack. Their acclaimed as one of America’s best rock and roll bands. Whether playing live or in the studio recording, they are a hard-driving but melodic act. The band has often been compared to Guns n’ Roses, Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith, with a bit of southern bluesy flavor thrown in. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame. org or (631) 689-5888

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.

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — August 19, 2026

Your Neighborhood

Cats can suffer from asthma too, and it’s nothing to sneeze at

August 19, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

Cats are often blamed breaths. These episodes can be life-threatening. for igniting allergies in Veterinarians first their humans, but our rule out other heart and lifestyles may be causing lung problems, includasthma attacks in cats, ing through a blood test too. Irritants such as cigfor feline heartworm arette smoke, dust, poland a fecal test for lunglen, lit candles, aerosol worm. A careful history, sprays and certain types tests and X-rays may of cat litter can all create link the cat’s problem to inflammation in cats’ airirritants that, if elimiways and worsen their nated, could lessen or asthma. stop the symptoms. HowJOANNE About 1 percent of pet ever, 23 percent of asthcats suffer from feline ANDERSON matic cats have normal asthma, which causes lung radiographs. coughing, wheezing and Vets suggest isolating environshortness of breath. Slightly more female cats develop asthma, and mental triggers one at a time to pedigree Oriental breeds such as pinpoint the culprit — or culprits. S i a m e s e a n d H i m a l a y a n s s e e m Some owners find that switching from sand-style litter to newspapermore prone to the condition. Chronic asthma in cats usually based pellets helps. Indoor cats appears between the ages of 2 and may improve after a furnace is 8. Inflammation in the small pas- cleaned or its filters are changed frequently. Some cats do better sageways of the lungs, known as when their owners cut down on bronchioles, eventually causes perfumes and sprays. them to thicken and collapse when Wintry weather produces breaththe cat inhales, making it difficult ing difficulties in certain cats, so for the cat to catch its breath. Anxithose felines should definitely stay ety or stress can worsen an epiindoors. Smokers should spare sode. their cats from the woes of secondAsthma can range from mild to hand smoke. severe, but during a serious attack, Treatment varies depending on a cat takes labored, deliberate

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT M E E T I N G AT S I N G L E VO TING LOCATION, R E G I ST R AT ION OF VOTERS AND AVAILABILITY OF EARLY MAIL AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS Plainedge Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School D i s t r i c t , Na s s au County, New York HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that a special district meeting of the qualified voters of Plainedge Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held at the Plainedge High School Innovation L e ar ning C enter (ILC), 241 Wyngate Drive in North Massapequa, New York, for qualified voters of said School District, on October 6, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Prevailing Time and the polls will be kept open between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of voting upon the following proposition: PLAINEDGE T R A N S P O R TA TION PROPOSITION SHALL the Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District be authorized to provide home-to-school transportation for students in grades 9 through 12 who reside between seven tenths (0.7) mile and fifteen (15) miles from the school they legally attend, in lieu of the current mileage requirement of between one and one half (1.5) mile and fifteen (15) miles, effective Januar y 4, 2027, with such transportation to be provided in accordance with New York

State Education Law and District transportation policies, with the annual cost thereof to be included in the District's budget. Notice is hereby given that the aforesaid proposition may appear on the voting machines in abbreviated form due to space constraints; if so, the full text of the proposition will be posted at the voting site. A copy of the full text of the proposition is on file in the office of the Plainedge Union Free School District Clerk, located at 241 Wyngate Drive, in North Massapequa, New York, where the same is available for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours. Voting at said special district meeting will be by the use of voting machines. The sole polling place where such special district meeting will be held is at the Plainedge High School ILC , 241 Wyngate Drive, in North Massapequa, New York. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Education Law §2007; N.Y. Gen’l Constr. Law § 20, personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting whose name does not appear on the register of said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except a person who is otherwise qualified to vote and is registered under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law. Voters registered for general elections under said Article 5 are eligible

to vote at the October 6, 2026, special district meeting without further registration. The Board of Registration shall prepare a register for said special district meeting, except that the register prepared at the last annual meeting or election shall be used as the basis therefor, and shall include all persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration and shall also include all persons who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special district meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special district meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years prior to the preparation of said register. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education law in the Office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, at 241 Wyngate Drive, in North Massapequa, New York, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid special district meeting at which time any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration, to be then or

thereafter entitled to vote at said special district meeting to be held on October 6, 2026. The last day of registration before the special district meeting on October 6, 2026, will be Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Said register will be filed in the office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, located at 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa, New York, in said School District and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter on each of the five days prior to the day set for the special district meeting, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:30 P. M . , P re v a i l i n g Time, except Saturday October 3, 2026 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 which days will be by appointment. The register will also be available for inspection on the date of the special district meeting at the polling place. EARLY MAIL BALLOTS AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early mail and a b s e nt e e b a l l ot s may be applied for at the Office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, 241 Wyngate Drive, in North Massapequa, New York. Such applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the special district meeting. Furthermore, such application must be received by said School District Clerk at least seven days prior to the special district meeting, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on the date prior Continued on next page

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New York Surrogate's Court OCA Official Form OCA Official Form JA-6 Accounting Citation File No. 2023-1967/A S U R R O G AT E ’ S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Grassi Advisory Group NYS Office of the Attorney General Jasper Surety, Attorney in Fact, Arch Insurance Company William B. George Betty Clarke Efthalia Degroot Constantine George any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and nextof-kin of the said Paul George, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/ or places of residence and post office addresses 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

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to the special district meeting, if the ballot is to be personally obtained by the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee or early mail ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the special district meeting. Completed early mail ballots and absentee ballots must be received by said School District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, on October 6, 2026, the date of the special district meeting. A list of all persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the special district meeting, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Prevailing Time, except Saturday, October 3, 2026 and Sunday, O c tob er 4, 2026 which days will be by appointment, and such list shall also be posted at the voting place during the special district meeting, and any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his challenge and the re as ons t herefor known to the Inspectors of Election before the close of the polls. MILITARY BALLOTS: Military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district

may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 P.M. on September 10, 2026. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before close of the polls at the special district meeting and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign county’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt of another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 P.M. on the date of the special district meeting and signed and dated by the military voter and one w it ness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the special district meeting. Dated: North Massapequa, New York, August 12, 2026. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NASSAU C O U N T Y, N E W YORK. By: /s/ Noreen A. Greene School District Clerk 26-156 8/19, 9.2/ 26. 30

AV I S O D E R E UNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO EN UN ÚNICO LUGAR DE VOTACIÓN, REGISTRO DE VOTANTES Y DISPONIBILIDAD DE PAPELETAS ANTICIPADAS POR CORREO Y POR CORREO Distrito Escolar Libre de Plainedge Union, condado de Nassau, Nueva York La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre Plainedge, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, NOTIFICA que una reunión especial del distrito con los votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Plainedge, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se celebrará en el Centro de Aprendizaje Innovador de Escuelas Secundarias de Plainedge (ILC), 241 Wyngate Drive en North Massapequa, Nueva York, para votantes cualificados de dicho distrito escolar, el 6 de octubre de 2026, a las 14:00 horas vigentes, y las urnas permanecerán abiertas entre las 14:00 y las 21:00 horas, hora prevaleciente, con el fin de votar sobre la siguiente propuesta: PROPUESTA DE TRANSPORTE PLAINEDGE DEBERÁ autorizarse la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Plainedge Union para proporcionar transporte de casa a escuela para estudiantes de 9º a 12º curso que residan entre siete décimas (0,7) millas y quince (15) millas del colegio al que asisten legalmente, en lugar del requisito actual de kilometraje de entre una milla y media (1,5) y quince (15) millas, con efecto a partir del 4 de enero de 2027, y dicho transporte se proporcionará conforme a la Ley Educativa del Estado de Nueva York y las

políticas de transporte del Distrito, incluyendo el coste anual en el presupuesto del Distrito. Se notifica que la propuesta mencionada puede aparecer en las máquinas de votación en forma abreviada debido a limitaciones de espacio; de ser así, el texto completo de la propuesta se publicará en el sitio de votación. Una copia del texto completo de la propuesta se conserva en la oficina del secretario del distrito escolar Plainedge Union Free, situada en el 241 de Wyngate Drive, en North Massapequa, Nueva York, donde está disponible para su inspección por cualquier persona interesada durante el horario laboral habitual. La votación en dicha reunión especial del distrito se realizará mediante el uso de máquinas de votación. El único lugar de votación donde se celebrará dicha reunión especial del distrito es en el ILC del instituto Plainedge High School, 241 Wyngate Drive, en North Massapequa, Nueva York. AVISO DE REGISTRO. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS QUE, CONFORME A Ley de Educación §2007; Ley de Constitución General de Nueva York § 20, es obligatorio el registro personal de los votantes, y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión cuyo nombre no aparezca en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre según lo establecido posteriormente, salvo una persona que esté cualificada para votar y esté registrada conforme a las disposiciones del Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Los votantes inscritos en las elecciones generales bajo dicho Artículo

5 pueden votar en la reunión especial del distrito del 6 de octubre de 2026 sin registro adicional. La Junta de Registro preparará un registro para dicha reunión especial de distrito, salvo que el registro preparado en la última reunión o elección anual se utilice como base para ello, e incluirá a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro y también a todas las personas que hayan estado previamente registradas en cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial de distrito y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial de distrito celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro años naturales previos a la preparación de dicho registro. AVISO DE REGISTRO. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes cualificados del Distrito conforme a la §2014 de la ley de Educación en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge, en 241 Wyngate Drive, en North Massapequa, Nueva York, el miércoles 30 de septiembre de 2026, entre las 15:00 y las 19:00, hora vigente, para añadir cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilice en la reunión especial del distrito mencionada, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho registro, siempre que sea conocida o demostrada a satisfacción por dicha Junta de Registro, para entonces o posteriormente tener derecho a votar en dicha reunión especial del distrito

que se celebrará el 6 de octubre de 2026. El último día de registro antes de la reunión especial del distrito el 6 de octubre de 2026 será el miércoles 30 de septiembre de 2026. Dicho registro se archivará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge, situada en 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa, Nueva York, en dicho distrito escolar, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante cualificado en cada uno de los cinco días previos al día fijado para la reunión especial del distrito, entre las 9:00 y las 15:30, hora vigente, excepto el sábado 3 de octubre de 2026 y el domingo 4 de octubre de 2026, días que serán con cita previa. El registro también estará disponible para su inspección en la fecha de la reunión especial del distrito en el lugar de votación. PAPELETAS ANTICIPADAS POR CORREO Y PAPELETAS POR CORREO. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes para votos anticipados por correo y por correo pueden solicitarse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge, 241 Wyngate Drive, en North Massapequa, Nueva York. Estas solicitudes deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la reunión especial del distrito. Además, dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por dicho Secretario del Distrito Escolar al menos siete días antes de la reunión especial del distrito, si la papeleta debe enviarse al votante, o en la fecha anterior a la reunión especial del distrito, si la papeleta debe ser obtenida personalmente por

el votante o su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para una papeleta por correo anticipado o por correo postal, el Secretario del Distrito enviará la papeleta a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la reunión especial del distrito. Las papeletas anticipadas y las papeletas por correo deberán ser recibidas por dicho Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 17:00 horas, hora vigente, el 6 de octubre de 2026, fecha de la reunión especial del distrito. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se hayan emitido boletas anticipadas por correo y por correo estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en cada uno de los cinco días previos al día de la reunión especial del distrito, entre las 9:00 y las 15:30 horas, hora vigente, excepto el sábado 3 de octubre de 2026 y el domingo 4 de octubre de 2026, días que serán por cita previa, y dicha lista también se publicará en el lugar de votación durante la reunión especial del distrito, y cualquier votante cualificado podrá impugnar la aceptación de la papeleta de cualquier persona en dicha lista, haciendo saber su impugnación y sus motivos a los Inspectores de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas. PAPELETAS MILITARES: Los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes cualificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una papeleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar

una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de papeleta militar o una papeleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicha inscripción, solicitud de papeleta o papeleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de papeleta militar deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 10 de septiembre de 2026. No se consultará ninguna papeleta militar a menos que (1) se reciba en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas en la reunión especial del distrito y muestre una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un condado extranjero, o que muestre un respaldo fechado de recepción de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibido por la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 horas en la fecha de la reunión especial del distrito y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se determine no más tarde que el día anterior a la reunión especial del distrito. Fechado: North Massapequa, Nueva York, 12 de agosto de 2026. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE PLAINEDGE UNION, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK. Por: /s/ Noreen A. Greene, secretaria del distrito escolar 26-157. 8/19, 9/2, 16, 30

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Q. We are near the end of our building project, which included a second floor and removing walls between our kitchen and living room. Our contractor hasn’t been answering the phone, and we learned that our building permit is still “open,” and remains that way until the contractor follows through, as our contract states. We are so frustrated, because it took much longer than we were promised, we spent much more than expected staying in a cheap hotel (if you call it that) and we moved back in even though, technically, we are told it is illegal. Our electrician and plumber, we now learn, didn’t get permits signed off, either, even though they gave their names and licenses to the building department. The building inspector says the construction doesn’t match the plans, and updated plans must be submitted for us to even be considered finished. What can you tell us about how to move forward and finish this off? A. Spoken words and contracts used to mean something. I prefer to believe they still do, but I am seeing parties ignoring their commitments and, worst of all, not even having the decency to communicate. I try to warn clients to have a contingency plan for worst-case scenarios. In my long career, I have seen only two projonte eeper ects come in on budget, one commercial and one residential. What both had in common was that they both had an experienced construction manager on the job. That cost the owner more — much more — but in the end, the plans were followed to the letter, the sign-offs were all done, the certifications were issued and the occupancy took place on the day it was scheduled to. Considering the other 4,500-plus projects I’ve done, that is a sad record. At this point you have no choice. The plans that were not followed require re-measuring, and the plans need to reflect the changes. In many circumstances I have witnessed, this is easier said than done, because if the construction changes ignored structural load paths, hidden conditions now buried behind wall coverings or code violations, the architect or engineer of record is not obligated to just go along with the defective work. Unfortunately, this unfairly strains the relationship with the architect or engineer. The missing-in-action construction professionals, your licensed contractor, licensed plumber and licensed electrician, have obligations, not the least of which is to communicate with you, but the authorities giving the licenses and your building authority rarely protect you, often telling you that it is a “civil matter.” So much for consumer protection, because you are stuck and will need to decide who you can hire to take over the electrical sign-off, the plumbing sign-off and finally, after those are done and the plans have been modified and reapproved, then you will need to call for the final inspection yourself. Follow-up can be time-consuming, but it may be the only way around the situation. Good luck!

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y sister and I called our father’s friends “Uncle Jack” and “Aunt Sue” Smith (not their real last name). We lived in Mount Vernon, the boot of Westchester County, and they lived in Floral Park. My sister and I believe our dad met Jack through work: Both were vacuum cleaner salesman. Jack and Sue lived with their two daughters and a French bulldog name Dinky on a leafy street that ended at the gate to the local school playground. The four of us, the two girls and my sister and I, played together, swam together and talked about our dreams together. As teenagers, or near-teens, we would shoot baskets or run around in the playground. I still have pictures of the four of us at play, framed in my living room. The Smiths owned an inboard motorboat, the Sue Jean, which they docked at the Freeport Yacht Club. The boat had an upper deck, with equipment for extra

steering; a galley, beds and a head down below; and an aft area for sitting, talking and fishing. I remember once catching two sea bass on one line with two hooks. We’d dive off the boat into the Long Island Sound. Once when I was 9 or 10, I dived into the water with my glasses on. Oops and ouch! At Gilgo Beach, we docked next to other boats, and were always reminded to watch that our hands didn’t get caught between two gunwales. A friend’s aunt lost a thumb that way. At the dock, we cooked over a grill. From there we walked on sand for hours and explored parts of Jones Beach. Other times, we drove directly to Jones and spent the day in the sun. I recall a Native American exhibit that featured a woman I later learned was named Rosebud, from a book by Marjorie Weinberg-Berman. Of course, there were the inevitable bad sunburns and the occasional tumble in a rip current that scraped our backs. Both often necessitated a respite from the sun and the surf. Those summer memories are deeply ingrained, and remind me of family

love, friendship, freedom and learning. They’re captured in my mind and in photos. While life took us on different career and health journeys, the four of us stayed in touch for a long time. One of the ironies of life is that when I moved to Long Island to work at Adelphi, I met the former boyfriend of one of my “cousins.” We had seen each other often as kids, and found ourselves at the same events as adults. There are other summer memories, of course, but the summers on Long Island were all joy, all fun, with no other obligations. In later years, most of my summer memories are of work — jobs at the local pool or as a camp counselor. I found new forms of joy, like being complimented for a job well done or seeing other people benefit from my efforts. Some of the books that have inspired me over the years were summer reads. I remember in particular “Attorney for the Damned,” a biography of Clarence Darrow, with chapters describing his preparation for the defense in the Scopes trial, the case against Dr. Ossian Sweet and the Leopold-Loeb murder trial.

hey were full of joy and fun — but they’re also a great time to learn.

During one summer between college semesters, when I wasn’t working, I tried to transcribe “The Canterbury Tales” into contemporary English, an effort celebrated by neither my professor nor me. Over the years I have counseled my children and friends’ children about the importance of taking advantage of summertime to expand knowledge and hone skills, explore the world of work — and have fun. It is a respite from school, yes, but it has its own subjects to study and master, including sports, the arts and self-discipline. The school year doesn’t allow for much exploration, given homework and daily chores, but summer provides the flexibility to play sports, attend concerts and dramatic performances, visit museums and art exhibits as well as work. These opportunities for personal growth were among the reasons that a colleague and I wrote “Letters to Students,” one chapter of which is “Trust Yourself.” Summer is a great time to explore new interests, make new friends and save money for college, especially on Long Island. Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”

Mississippi is proving the worth of charter schools

f you want to know what’s best for our children here in New York, look at the state of Mississippi. Deep-South states such as Mississippi were once ridiculed for their educational systems. They had underpaid teachers, shoddy supplies and dismal test scores. Northeastern states, meanwhile, paid a fortune for their schools and, for a time, had the highest test outcomes. But that was long ago. Over the past few decades, state aid to local education in New York has tripled, and the price per pupil in our state is now the highest in the nation, over $36,000 per year. That’s twice the national average — and about three times what Mississippi spends. Yet New York test scores continue to drop, and now rank in the middle of the pack among the 50 states. Meanwhile, the reforms implemented by Mississippi starting in 2014 have revolutionized the learning process. The state didn’t need to increase taxes. It simply employed common-sense solu-

tions: make sure kids show up at school, and enforce standards that they have to live up to. Third-graders had to pass a comprehensive exam before they were promoted to fourth grade. Social promotions ended. That didn’t mean you were automatically left back, because help was provided for those who were struggling. Summer school came into vogue again. Miraculously, Mississippi jumped from the bottom of the pack to No. 1 in reading comprehension for fourth-graders and No. 1 in math for fourth- and eighth-graders. It also went back to the proven practice of using phonics to help kids read. The policy wonks of recent decades ditched phonics for new, glitzy programs that didn’t work, but made them rich. We can be thankful that our state is finally reversing this failure. But instead of New York following Mississippi’s lead on higher standards and more competition, teachers’ unions in our state are trying to keep us in the abyss. While many New York public schools continue to show dismal results, with the exception of some of the better

schools on Long Island and in Westchester, charter schools have shown great success. That’s why there are lines around the block of minority parents trying to get their children into these better schools that spend less, but impose discipline and higher standards. They are succeeding by producing better outcomes. But when charter schools were finally allowed, in the administration of Gov. George Pataki, as part of a deal to get lawmakers a pay raise, there were caps placed on their number. And despite their marvelous success, elected officials beholden to the unions have kept those caps in place. Just recently, two more charters were approved for Long Island. That’s a godsend for many parents. But instead of embracing these successful schools, teachers’ unions have tried to shut them down. (Critics say the students are cherry-picked. Not true. They are admitted by way of a lottery, and studies show that public schools actually improve because of the competition.) When they couldn’t win through the legislative process, they’re now trying to shut them down through the courts. In trying to pass inflated school bud-

n New York, meanwhile, our teachers’ unions are trying to keep us in the abyss.

gets in the past, the unions would constantly say it was for the kids. It rarely was. It was usually about higher wages and benefits. And now we see that their attempts to block the charter schools are simply attempts to prevent their membership from shrinking, thereby strengthening their power. If the unions really were concerned about the welfare of the kids, they would drop their efforts in the courts and allow parents, especially those of minority children, to have a choice, like those in Mississippi do. Like Mississippi, Florida went from the bottom to the top of the rankings for student achievement after it allowed school choice and privately funded scholarships to flow with the students to the schools they preferred. These states have reduced absenteeism with good old-fashioned discipline, but in woke New York City, officials dramatically reduced enforcing discipline, ridiculously claiming that it was discriminatory against minority students. We can once again be the best if the unions would just back off their opposition. Steve Levy is president of Common Sense Strategies, a political consulting firm. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as an assemblyman and as host of the podcast “On the Right Side.”

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Parents are partners, not spectators

s children head back to school, parents naturally want to make sure their kids succeed — good grades, positive relationships with teachers and classmates, and a school year filled with opportunities. That instinct is understandable. Parents have an important role in their children’s education. They should know what their kids are learning, monitor attendance and academic progress, communicate with teachers and school officials, attend meetings when appropriate, and ask questions when something doesn’t seem right. When a problem arises, parents shouldn’t be afraid to address it. The key is to address problems with the school rather than automatically trying to solve every problem for the child. Children need opportunities to develop independence, responsibility and confidence. Those qualities develop when they are given the chance to navigate challenges themselves. No parent wants to see a child struggle with a difficult assignment, receive a disappointing grade, have a disagreement with a friend or feel frustrated by a teacher’s decision. The natural reaction can be to intervene immediately. Send the email. Make the phone call. Explain the situation. Fix the problem. Sometimes intervention is necessary. Parents should step in when a child is

letters Why are we talking about measles again? To the Editor: It happened a long time ago, but I still remember my childhood bout with measles. I was 7. Measles had been going around my elementary school for months. Many of my second-grade classmates had already been sick. With no vaccine available, everyone was at risk. Early that spring, it was my turn. I felt flushed and tired in school one afternoon, and by the next evening was running a fever and feeling achy. The days that followed were awful. I developed a hacking cough and a sensitivity to light. When my temperature hit 102 one night, my parents took turns bathing my arms, chest and forehead with cool washcloths. I remember the worried looks on their faces. After six rough days, I began to

being bullied, facing discrimination, dealing with a serious safety concern or encountering a problem that requires adult assistance. But a forgotten assignment can be a lesson in organization. A poor grade can be a chance to understand what went wrong and develop a better approach. A disagreement with a classmate can teach a child how to communicate, compromise and resolve conflicts. A difficult interaction with a teacher can teach a student to respectfully advocate for him or herself. School is about far more than academics. It is also where children learn how to function in the world. They learn to meet deadlines, ask questions, accept constructive criticism, work with others, make decisions and live with the consequences. They won’t always get it right. And that’s OK. Mistakes aren’t necessarily signs that a child is failing. Often, they are evidence that a child is learning. The goal of parenting is not to eliminate every mistake, but to help children understand them and become better equipped to handle the next challenge. Teachers and schools have an obvious role in this partnership. Educators should communicate clearly with families, offer appropriate opportunities for parents to be involved and recognize that they know their children in ways

teachers cannot. At the same time, schools must give students space to develop their own relationships, voices and responsibilities. The partnership works best when everyone understands their roles. Parents provide support and guidance. Teachers provide instruction and expertise. And students, increasingly as they grow older, take responsibility for their own education. That balance may look different in kindergarten than it does in high school. A young child may need considerable parental assistance getting organized, completing routines and understanding expectations. An older student should gradually take more ownership — contacting a teacher, tracking assignments, preparing for a test or addressing a problem before a parent becomes involved. The ultimate goal is not to have children depend on their parents indefinitely. It is to prepare them to become capable adults who can make decisions, solve problems and recover when things don’t go according to plan. As a new school year begins, parents should remember that their children are not projects to be perfectly managed. They are young people learning how to become independent. The job is not to make sure students never stumble. It is to make sure they know how to get back up.

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ong Island innovation has helped solve some of our country’s greatest challenges of the past. America needs our help again in a modern-day challenge, the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. When the United States was plunged into World War II, Long Island aircraft manufacturers produced airplanes like the P-47 Thunderbolt and the F6F Hellcat, which helped lead our country to victory in Europe and the Pacific. After President John F. Kennedy set the seemingly impossible goal of landing a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s, less than three weeks after America’s firstever manned spaceflight on May 5, 1961, it was Long Island engineers who created the lunar module that made Neil Armstrong’s “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” possible.

During the Cold War, Long Island was the birthplace of the F-14 Tomcat, arguably the U.S. Navy’s most iconic fighter jet, made even more famous in the movie “Top Gun.” Alzheimer’s is another great challenge, a growing public health crisis, nationally and locally. More than 7 million Americans, including over 400,000 residents of New york state and 60,000 Long Islanders, currently live with Alzheimer’s. Those numbers will continue to rise rapidly without a cure or significant disease-modifying treatment. Scientific breakthroughs are the only way to make them possible. Those breakthroughs can happen right here. Just as innovative, locally based aerospace companies like Grumman and Republic met the challenges of decades past, world-class research institutions in Nassau and Suffolk counties can solve Alzheimer’s. The good news is that they’re already hard at work. Researchers at NyU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, in Mineola,

n labs in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, there’s exciting new research.

Letters feel slightly better — still weak but less feverish. The rash that had covered my body gradually disappeared. I coughed less as the days passed. Almost three weeks after getting sick, I returned to school. In 1963, when measles vaccines finally became available, my mother said that no one would ever suffer from this dreaded disease again. Though her optimism was a bit premature — measles didn’t vanish overnight — the number of cases nevertheless declined steadily as more children became vaccinated. By 2000, the World Health Organization declared the disease essentially eliminated in America. But now measles is back, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 2,400 confirmed cases in 2026 — more than all of last year. In fact, the number of reported cases in the past 20 months is greater than the previous 24 years combined. CDC data also indicates that most of those infected are young and unvaccinated. While U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles, he has had a long histo-

are using genetic material collected in blood samples to examine what happens inside the brain cells of someone living with Alzheimer’s. By comparing the differences between these cells and those taken from healthy people, the team aims to develop ways to reprogram unhealthy neurons to behave more like those in healthy people. Scientists at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, in Manhasset, are exploring the causes of hallucination, agitation and aggression as they relate to Alzheimer’s, with the goal of developing new treatments. Neuropsychiatric symptoms are among the most difficult and heartbreaking situations families face when caring for loved ones with the disease, and are often one of the main reasons families move them from their homes to residential health care settings. Stony Brook University investigators are researching how crucial memory neurons, called cholinergic neurons, are damaged by Alzheimer’s. Drugs com-

ry of skepticism about vaccines, even pushing debunked connections between vaccines and autism. A chorus of anti-vaxxers share online conspiracy theories about the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. Now we have President Trump’s recent executive order calling for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to be administered to children in three separate doses rather than two, the standard practice. His order has dismayed and angered doctors and other health care professionals, who fear that more children will receive incomplete dosages or wind up completely unvaccinated. While a few thousand cases of measles may not strike some as serious, especially since most people recover from it, it’s astonishing that we’re even talking about a disease that was once practically eliminated. Shame on those who have stoked anxiety and confusion about MMR. And politics aside, there can be no excuse for putting any child at risk for such a miserable infection. Having the measles is no day at the beach. Trust me on that. RICHARD J. CONWAy Massapequa

monly used to improve memory in those with neurodegenerative diseases, known as cholinesterase inhibitors, target cholinergic neurons, but have only a modest effect. By better understanding how Alzheimer’s damages these neurons, Stony Brook’s research team hopes to develop new therapies that more effectively target and treat the damage and return the neurons to a normal state. Each of these projects, which are supported by grant funding from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, has the potential to yield a game-changing discovery that will forever alter people’s lives for the better. Challenges don’t scare Long Islanders, because we’ve stepped up to meet them head on time and time again. Dedicated, passionate research scientists are working tirelessly to meet the challenges of Alzheimer’s, because they understand what’s at stake. As with other great problems that Long Island helped solve, America, and all of humanity, will be grateful if we’re successful. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., of Merrick, is president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

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