Nassau Herald 07-31-2025

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Chabad family festival

Mushka Wolowik, 4, showed off her face paint and nails at the Chabad of the Five Towns Camp Gan Israel family festival on July 21.

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Hewlett High duo attend youth Congress

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Hewlett High School’s Mariah Duffy, a social studies teacher, and incoming senior Izzy Ginsberg represented New York state at the second annual Young People’s Continental Congress in Philadelphia, in mid July.

Ginsberg, first time vice president of the high school’s History Bowl Team and president of its National Social Studies Honor Society, said she is “really passionate” about social studies. Duffy, who has taught at the high school since 1998, said she has “loved history since I was a young student myself.”

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

Broadway, one of the main roads that run through Hewlett and Woodmere, is undergoing noticeable change. Cleared storefronts, active construction sites and new signage are hints of new businesses soon to open. Over the past year, several new establishments have already arrived, with more expected in the coming months, signaling a broad revitalization effort along the commercial strip.

Throughout the summer, construction crews have been cleaning out old spaces and renovating them, preparing for new tenants.

David Friedman, president of the HewlettWoodmere Business Association for the past 10 years, said he was thrilled by the activity.

“We’re very excited about the new businesses that have joined us, and the ones that are in the process right now,” he said. “There is more variety for the community and the consumers, and of course every new business is supporting our local economy, our schools and employing people, and these things are all very important to having a vibrant community.”

Ready Coffee, a Hudson Valley-based chain, is opening a new location at 1600 Broadway in Hewlett. The outlet is replacing Dairy Barn, part

history in schools,” Amanda Morrison, spokeswoman for National History Day, said. There was an open call for applications to the program, and any teachers and students who met the qualifications were eligible to apply.

s someone who loves history, I thought it was so magical to be immersed in this key location in our country.

IzzY GINSBERG

Incoming senior, Hewlett High School

In October, Ginsberg approached Duffy about the program, which is sponsored by National History Day and Carpenters’ Hall, the site of the nation’s First Continental Congress in 1774.

“Our mission is to improve the teaching of learning and

“I was very involved with the National History Day competitions, and I got an email about this program and the application process,” Ginsberg said. “It sounded really intriguing to me.”

Both participants submitted written essays about themselves, and their reasons fore joining the YPCC.

“It was really clear from the essays they had to submit that Mrs. Duffy and Izzy were really passionate about not only this time period of history but about expanding their knowledge in general, and were selected for the program,” Morrison said — one of 27 studentteacher teams from across the

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Training to become an Atlantic Beach lifeguard

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Atlantic Beach young people have the opportunity to train to be a lifeguard in the Junior Lifeguard program.

On Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., kids starting at nine to teens as old as 17 take to the waves to practice drills, saves, paddling and water education.

The program runs out of Vernon Beach, the eastern most beach in the village, and was started three years ago by former Trustee Patricia Beaumont due to the lifeguard shortage.

“There was a gap, we were losing lifeguards after Covid and we were all living here and never had a program,” Beaumont said. “I was begging to get a water training program for our children and Dan Majikas (head lifeguard) scheduled two lifeguards to be with us every weekend that’s how it evolved.

The program costs $75 and runs from the first week in July to late August, and includes a uniform and insurance for the children.

There are 25 young people enrolled in the program this year and their dayto-day practice varies each week.

“Depending on the day, they can do anything from partner rescues with the torp (rescue buoy), some lifeguards go out on the rescue boards and bring a bunch of ‘victims’,” Beaumont said.

“Then the lifeguards send the juniors out to their victim and they have to use the language to save them.”

Beaumont wrangled every child from the neighborhood to join the program, including her son to learn the necessary skills to pass the lifeguarding test when they are eligible.

“This year, we had our first two kids who were 16 and 17 take the test

and now they are sitting on a beach somewhere, they are both ocean guards now,” she said.

She feels that the program has given “a respect and understanding of the ocean” to the kids involved.

“It’s apart of our way of life, most of the children in the program are yearround residents,” she added. “For the children that are on the beach every-

day, on-season and off-season, it’s so important for them to have this skill. They own all of this equipment and speak ocean now.”

For Fin Ganun, 10, Kiernan Gianfrancesco, 11, and Chuck Borello, 9, their favorite part of the program is beach flags.

“You can run around an try and beat people to the other side of the rocks, it shows you how fast you are compared to other people,” Borello said.

Gianfrancesco added how he loved the “competitiveness” of doing beach flags.

“We also learned how to get out of a rip current and how to save people with the torps, we do the two man torp rescue,” Ganun said. “It makes me feel better because I know I can handle myself in a bad situation.”

They learned how to swim alongside a rip current when it happens and to try and get out of it as fast as possible.

“I’m excited to become a lifeguard,” Gianfrancesco added.

Village lifeguard Catherine Melgar , 24, enjoys watching the kids grow every week from being scared of the big waves to having more confidence to approach each situation.

“They’re getting stronger, their swimming gets better, I think that’s our favorite part of just watching them grow it’s amazing,” Melgar said.

Hillel Day Camp meet’s the Mets

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

Campers and Counsellors from Hillel Day Camp in Lawrence were invited to step right up and meet the Mets, when outfielder Tyrone Taylor and catcher Luis Torrens visited on July 22.

Hillel Day Camp, which uses the grounds of the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway, is an Orthodox Jewish Camp for children ages two through 15.

Ilona Diamond, the programming director at the camp, said that having Mets players visit is a staple of the camp and a day that everyone looks forward too.

“Kids appreciate it whether they are Mets fans or not,” Diamond said. “It gives them the opportunity to ask real professional athletes questions that they wouldn’t have access to normally and the fact that every year we get guys who are just so personable, they exude the happiness that they have for the game, to be on the Mets and to give back to the kids and the community.” Diamond added that Mets players have been visiting the camp each of the five years that she has been there and for years before she began at Hillel as well.

The children had a Q&A session with both of the players before split-

ting into two groups and receiving an autographed photo and a picture with the players.

Meira Yagodayev, the head of the fifth grade boys and girls division at the camp, said this event is something that the campers will never forget.

“I will tell you, because my son is in this division, he talks about it (the Mets players visiting) all the time,” Yagodayev said. “I feel like for campers to see real players in real time and have them make connections with the campers is a really big deal, it also boosts the moral for the campers, so that when they’re playing a sport, they know what it is like to see it in action.”

The players talked with the children about a wide variety of topics including their favorite parts of New York, their nutrition, how they got to where they are today and how they prevailed through hardship.

Both Taylor and Torrens are in the middle of their second seasons on the Mets. Their visit came just hours before the team’s 3-2 victory over the Los Angles Angels.

Nash Dreyfuss, a camper going into eighth grade, said that this is one of the best days of camp for him and that Tyrone Taylor is one of his favorite players.

“(My favorite part) is getting to take a picture and getting something signed by them,” Dreyfuss said.

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Crime watCh

Vandal spray paints Hebrew graffiti at Young Israel Woodmere

According to police, an unidentified man entered the property of Young Israel of Woodmere at 859 Peninsula Boulevard and spray painted on the parking lot “house of bullies” in Hebrew as well as a reference to a portion of religious scripture.

The man left the scene on foot heading south on Longacre Avenue towards Fiske Drive, police said.

The man is described as wearing a white mask, black hoodie, dark colored pants, black gloves and black shoes.

Officers responded to the scene within minutes of receiving the initial call from a security patrol that noticed the vandalism during routine checks of the area, according to police.

The NCPD’s Hate Crimes Unit has been notified and is working closely with Fourth Squad detectives to thoroughly investigate this incident. Crime scene investigators documented the graffiti and collected potential evidence from the parking lot area.

Surveillance footage from nearby businesses is being reviewed as part of the investigation, and detectives are canvassing the neighborhood to identify potential witnesses who may have seen the suspect in the area around the time of the incident.

The incident has prompted increased police patrols around local religious institutions and community centers throughout the Five Towns area. County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder emphasized the department’s commitment to protecting all religious communities and ensuring that bias incidents are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Community leaders have been notified of the incident, and additional security measures are being implemented at religious facilities in the surrounding area. The Anti-Defamation League has also been contacted and is providing assistance with the investigation.

Detectives request that if anyone has information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 244-8477. All calls are confidential.

Residents with security cameras or doorbell cameras in the Peninsula Boulevard, Longacre Avenue, or Fiske Drive areas are asked to review their footage from July 23 and contact the police if they captured any relevant information.

— Melissa Berman

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

Bethpage Black preps for Ryder Cup

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Building the grandstand by the first tee and behind the 18th green on the Bethpage

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share lot on site at Yellow Course No. 11.

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

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

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

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

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

Izzy Ginsberg, the student representative of New York at the Young People’s Continental Congress, viewed a document at the National Constitution Center.

HHS partners complete five-day history program

country that were chosen.

After they were selected in December, there were five monthly assignments for the teams to complete via Google Classroom. The topics included the Continental Congress, the Boston Massacre, and economic liberty in Colonial America.

“We had to read and answer questions — there was a discussion online and a monthly webinar from different historians,” Ginsberg recalled. “We were able to do some preliminary learning before we went in July.”

The pair spent five days, July 14 to 18, “field learning” at sites including Carpenter’s Hall, Independence National Historic Park, the National Constitution Center, the Museum of the American Revolution and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

While Ginsberg could not choose a favorite experience from the trip, she said she especially enjoyed all the guest speakers, museums and historical sites.

“As someone who loves history, I thought it was so magical to be immersed in this key location in our country and the founding era of our country,” she said. “I really think that all the things they had assigned for us were incredible experiences.”

She added that taking part with 26 other peers from around the country, who also love history, helped her form new bonds.

Duffy said that the teachers shared “really great” dialogue in the classroom sessions, and her highlight of the conference was looking at primary source documents that were preserved by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

“We saw letters written by Michelangelo and Alexander Hamilton,” Duffy

recounted. “There were drafts of the Articles of Confederation. These were artifacts that we were able to touch and look at, so I thought that was really amazing.”

Their days typically consisted of spending the morning with a historian or at a lecture, and a site visit in the afternoon.

“The experience is truly unmatched,” Morrison said. “They are visiting with and learning from worldrenowned historians and professors who not only were examining the history of the American Revolution, but its continued impact today. They really just learn in the rooms where it happened in Philadelphia, from Independence Hall to seeing the Liberty Bell firsthand.”

Ginsberg said she planned to make the most of her understanding of speaking out, and standing up about important principals, in her future endeavors.

“It really reminds me that today’s youth, who I’m surrounded by, is that our passion can be used to fulfill and continue those principals that the country was founded on,” she said. “Even today, there are people who are not fully feeling the effects of the important rights. The young people aren’t afraid to stand up for what’s right.”

Duffy said she would apply aspects of what she learned, and the activities she engaged in, in her classroom.

“We had this great art historian come in and look at different artists from the American Revolution, and not so much the artists everyone knows but the unsung artists and unknown patriots,” she said. “I would like to incorporate more of that into my lessons for next year.”

News briefs

Teens prove friendship has no age limit Young Jewish women gather to bake challah

This summer, teens from Hewlett High School are proving that friendship has no age limit.

Through CTeen’s “Teenior” program, teens visit The Bristol Assisted Living in North Woodmere every Tuesday, bringing friendship, creativity, and companionship to its senior residents.

Hewlett High students Sophia Abramovich and Sara Golduber coordinate the program, which runs weekly through August. “Together, they’ve created an uplifting initiative where smiles are shared, wisdom is exchanged, and generations connect in the most meaningful ways,” according to Hadassah Geisinsky, director.

This week’s activity: creating clay figures side by side. As their hands shaped art, their conversations shaped something even more lasting — friendship, mutual respect, and treasured memories.

For the teens, the experience is powerful. “I thought I was showing up to give,” said one participant, “but I left inspired.”

Through these intergenerational moments, they’re building empathy, leadership, and a deeper connection to the Jewish value of honoring our elders.

“With each visit, TeenIORS reminds us that one small act of connection can brighten an entire day—and that friendship truly has no age limit,” Geinsinsky wrote in a news release.

For more information or to get involved, contact Hadassah Geisinsky at (516) 458-3694.

— Melissa Berman

Young Jewish women from the Hewlett High School graduating classes of 2019 through 2022 gathered for an evening of connection, creativity, and community at a Young Jewish Women’s Challah Bake, hosted by Chabad of the Five Towns under the guidance of Rabbi Meir and Hadassah Geisinsky.

Fallon Zemlyansky, coordinated the event and brought together recent graduates, now young professionals and college students for a night filled with meaning, laughter, and Jewish inspiration.

Participants braided challah and reflected on the deeper messages behind the tradition, which symbolizes nourishment, unity, and the unique spiritual strength of the Jewish woman.

“The goal is to strengthen our connection to Judaism as we begin our personal and professional journeys,” Zemlyansky wrote in a news release. “My hope is for young Jewish adults to come together—whether to meet new faces, reunite with old friends, or show up with their current ones—and help build something truly special.”

The atmosphere allowed Jewish women to reconnect with one another, form new bonds, and take pride in their heritage and identity.

“In a time when connection and identity can feel fragmented, events like this bring a strong sense of belonging,” Zem-

lyansky wrote. “It’s not just about baking challah, it’s about nourishing the soul and building something lasting together.”

This event marks the beginning of a new initiative for young Jewish adults in the Five Towns. More gatherings are planned in the coming months, offering opportunities to network, build friendships, and experience Jewish life in a way that feels relevant, alive, and deeply personal.

For more information about upcoming events, please contact: Hadassah Geisinsky at (516) 458-3694.

— Melissa Berman

Though there is no exact timeline for its

Ready Coffee, NetCost coming soon to Hewlett

of a chain of Long Island convenience stores founded in 1939 by Edgar Cosman.

Ready Coffee, which opened its first store in Wappingers Falls in 2019, expanded to Long Island last year, opening in Baldwin in November. Since then the franchise has added locations in Glen Cove, Lynbrook, North Baldwin and Freeport. The company lists the Hewlett location as “coming soon” on both its website and Instagram page, but has not announced an opening date.

Ready Coffee Founder Jed Bonnem said last September that the building’s design would be similar to the Dairy Barn, and that he was excited to bring his company to Long Island. “It’s a design that our customers have really come to love — it’s a fresh design and really updates the site,” he said. “We make really great craft coffee and (have great) service, so we think it’s going to be a great fit for Long Island, where people have busy lives and want great coffee and service.”

Neighboring businesses are also showing support for the new coffee shop. Terri Maher, head of human resources at Phil’s Body Works located at 1623 Broadway, next to the new Ready Coffee, said she’s excited to see the area coming back to life.

“I think it is going to be great for the area,” Maher said. “I hate to see any places empty, I think it makes the town look terrible when there are places that are empty and their not taking care of the property. I am looking forward to it because there is really not a close place

to get a cup of coffee around here unless you go to 7/11.”

Drivers passing the Hewlett Crossing shopping strip, at 1296–1340 Broadway in Hewlett, may have noticed several vacant storefronts. Regency Center, a real estate investment trust that develops and operates high-quality shopping centers in suburban areas across the country, owns Hewlett Crossing.

According to Friedman and the Regency Centers website, 1296 Broadway, previously a Petco store, will be replaced by NetCost Market, a supermarket chain whose mission is to provide families of diverse ethnic makeups that surround theirs store with food imported from around the world.

Friedman added that the property at 1338 Broadway, previously a Duane Reade pharmacy and convenience store, is being divided into two or three smaller spaces for new businesses. The business association announced its closure in the spring, after its parent company, Walgreens, announced that it would shutter 1,200 stores across the country.

Club Pilates, a national fitness franchise, will take over part of the former pharmacy, according to Friedman and Regency Center. The 2,200-square-foot studio will open next to Walls’ Bake Shop, though no timeline has been announced. No one has leased the remaining property, and the Regency Center website still lists it as available for purchase.

businesses coming into the Five Towns? Send a letter to mberman@liherald.com.

HERALD neighbors

Camp Gan Israel’s annual family festival

Chabad of the Five Towns Camp Gan Israel, known as CGI, hosted their annual family festival, on July 21.

The family festival welcomed all extended family of the campers to enjoy the moon bounce, family time, face painting, dinner, and great camaraderie.

CGI is not just a summer program for the children, it’s becoming a family. The parents and grandparents who meet in CGI remain family for many years to come.

This was just an expression of the atmosphere at Chabad of the Five Towns CGI.

The CGI camp director Hadassah Geisinsky is reason for the success of the whole program, according to Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, director if the Chabad of the Five Towns.

— Melissa Berman

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Community members participated in the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library’s

Open Mic Poetry Night, on July 24.

HWPL hosts their first ever

Open Mic Poetry Night

By Natalie Bellehsen Intern

The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library courtyard transformed into a vibrant space for self-expression, creativity, and connection as it hosted its first-ever Open Mic Poetry Night.

Decked with fairy lights strung overhead and a gentle summer breeze in the air, the evening invited community members of all ages to step up to the microphone and share their words, whether in the form of poetry or prose.

The event opened with a reading from Linda Opyr, Nassau County poet laureate from 2011 to 2013 and the author of nine collections of poetry, on July 24. With work featured in The New York Times, The Hudson Review and Poetry Ireland Review, Opyr brought both expertise and intimacy to the evening.

“My favorite poem I read tonight was about my brother,” Opyr said. “When I read it, I feel close to him again. That’s the power of poetry, it lets us hold on to those moments that shaped us. And I’m thrilled to see both young and older voices represented here tonight.”

Library Director Michelle Young and Marie Drucker, head of programming, created this celebration of community storytelling.

“I’ve always loved poetry,” Young said. “We’re trying to find events that celebrate both literature and people, and this was the perfect blend. It gave people a way to express emotions that can be so hard to put into words. We filled all 12 reading slots right away, we easily could have done two nights.”

From teens to longtime library advo-

cates, the lineup offered a rich variety of voices.

Woodmere teen Juliana Cazares Sanchez brought the audience to tears with an emotionally vulnerable piece. Rosemary Kahn shared a reflective prose reading that struck a deep chord with many in the crowd.

The night ended with laughter, thanks to Larry Liebenthal, who closed with a theatrical, Popeye-themed poem titled “Captain Jack.”

Among the performers were Mindy Mangot, a retired public school teacher and writing mentor. She runs “The Writer’s Craft,” a monthly creative writing group at the library that inspired many of the night’s speakers.

“My favorite part of being a teacher is hearing voices grow,” Mangot said. “We only offer support and compliments, it’s about building people up. I also work with poetry groups at Rockville Centre library and the JCC. I retired from public school teaching and finally got to do what I always wanted, this.”

Many of the evening’s readers were members of her group, showcasing the strength and encouragement found in community writing spaces.

The event took place in the library’s newly renovated courtyard, which Young described as feeling like “an outdoor café.” With string lights, fresh landscaping, and a welcoming ambiance, it offered the perfect backdrop for a night dedicated to heartfelt expression.

Young said she aims to host similar community-bonding events in the future.

For information on library events, go to HWPL.org.

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Lawrence teen volunteers in Israel for first time

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Lawrence teen, Fraidy Rosenzweig, is experiencing Israel for the first time as a participant with GIVE and is dedicating her time to giving back.

Girls Israel Volunteer Experience is a five-week Israel summer program where high school girls are given the opportunity to experience hands-on Judaism through the art of giving back.

Rosenzweig, 15, a junior at Shulamith High School for Girls, in Woodmere said that the school is very “Zionistic” and she heard about GIVE and Israel from other classmates. Being “Zionistic” is a movement that supports the creation and development of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

“I really wanted to give this a shot, I’ve never been to Israel and I really thought that this was for me to experience,” she said. “It felt like this was something I need to do, I am so grateful for this experience.”

On NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth) GIVE, each bus visits an array of chesed organizations and experiences firsthand what it means to be a responsible member of the Jewish people by helping those in need, according to give.ncsy.org.

“Chesed” is an act of kindness. She said that her experience has exceeded her expectations and that the second she walked in she felt “special”

and “appreciated.”

“We’ve been doing things with communities, visited special places I’ve branched out to new friends and witnessed things that I’ve never experienced in America,” Rosenzweig said.

She said her favorite part so far was visiting Shalva, in Jerusalem a special needs school and camp.

“It really stuck out to me because I

really love special needs kids and they were really special and everyone there was amazing an cared for the kids,” she added. “It spoke to me so much.”

Rosenzweig has formed a special relationship with her NCSY adviser Aleeza Goldberg and has stood out among the students.

“My days and weeks so far have been filled with inspiration, yet Fraidy specifi-

cally shines in a way that I’ve never seen before,” Goldberg wrote in a WhatsApp message. “The way Fraidy views her mission and purpose as a Jew has inspired me immensely.”

She mentioned that Rosenzweig is inclusive to every girl around her and makes her feel important.

“It’s evident how much she cares about each girl she interacts with,” she said. “Her smile lights up a room and the way she dives into a chesed with 110 percent energy inspires all the other girls.”

Goldberg said that Rosenzweig has taught her more then she could teach her.

“Although I am in the position of the advisor, I feel as though Fraidy has taught me more that I could ever teach her,” Goldberg said. “Her insights, compassion and dedication inspire me every time we interact.”

Rosenzweig’s parents, Izmo and Leah, were initially apprehended to send her to Israel and then came to the realization that “God is watching over her.”

“Everything is an experience for her and everyday I speak to her she is inspired by all the places she goes to and all the people she’s helping,” Leah Rosenzweig said.

Her father adds that “this is the best thing for her” and he hears how excited she is in her voice when they speak.

“It’s enriching our lives because we get to have her do this and I tell her to live it one day at a time and to enjoy it,” Izmo Rosenzweig said.

New York Beach Club hosts first wine and paint night

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

New York Beach Club, brought members together for an evening of creativity and connection at its inaugural Wine and Paint Night.

The July 24th event was held in the restaurant portion of the club with roughly 30 members and guests in attendance.

The beach club, at 1751 Ocean Blvd. in Atlantic Beach, partnered with Peace Love Paint — a mobile sip-and-paint business known for creating interactive art experiences in any setting — to host the event.

Jill Kaplan, the director of marketing, membership and event sales at New York Beach Club, organized the event and said they would love to continue this event in the coming summers.

She added that partnering with a local business, like Peace Love Paint, was a focus of the clubs and something they were excited to feature. The evening also included the club’s weekly Pizza and Wine Night, held every Thursday at the restaurant for members and non-members.

“This was something new for us,” Kaplan said. “I thought it really married with our Pizza and Wine night. Guys could get involved, Woman could get involved and she was great, she’s talented, there was just a lot of laughter and community.”

Peace Love Paint was founded earlier this year by Shoshanah Findling, who turned her lifelong passion for art into a business. Prior to launching the company, she worked as a site director and professor of education at Touro University.

Findling said that she connected with Kaplan through the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association and when she was presented the idea to come to the beach club, she jumped at the opportunity.

“I really enjoy bringing, the joy of painting and showing people that it is not as hard as it looks,” Findling said. “In my experience it is never about the numbers, you can have three people or you can have 300 people, big parties, small parties, it doesn’t matter to me, I love what I do and I am so happy that I took the chance and risk to open this business.”

Guests were guided through creating a beach-themed painting that featured

the club’s shoreline, complete with ocean waves, sand and palm trees.

Beach club member Kelly Alfano said that this was another great event by the beach club that was fun for everyone in attendance.

“The event was tons of fun,” Alfano said. “We don’t get to go out a lot, since we all have kids, so it was very convenient that it was all at the beach, we all got to hang out and just have a good time.”

Five Towns residents want this phishing to stop

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Five Towns residents are sharing their mail fraud and phishing experiences in hopes to warn other residents to be more vigilant.

Phishing is an attack that attempts to steal your money or your identity by getting you to reveal personal information, such as credit card numbers, bank information, or passwords on websites that pretend to be legitimate.

Lawrence resident Orna Rauchwerger, had a recent incident where a check she mailed from the Inwood Post Office was “phished” out and whitewashed.

“They’re taking out money that’s not there’s and they’re using it for themselves, they’re whitewashing the check and then they write it to themselves or cash,” Rauchwerger said.

She said that not everyone looks at their checking accounts and don’t realize this is happening.

“People have to be aware and careful when sending out letters and to ensure that the mailbox isn’t sticky, because that’s what they do, they make it sticky,” she said.

She contacted both the United States Postal Service and the Nassau County Police Department about the situation.

“It’s a federal offense and nothing is being done about it, they’re not investigating it and people should be aware this is going on,” Rauchwerger added.

She wants justice to prevail and have the post offices install camera to catch the offenders, and to prevent more fraud from occurring.

“This is not some store where you can do what you want, this is a post office and you’re supposed to have protected information,” Rauchwerger said. “I think this is insane that it’s happening.” Rauchwerger also urged the village to

send out an email blast to warn residents of the ongoing mail incidents.

Lawrence village officials explained that mail interception has been a sporadic ongoing issue.

“When it was first discovered, the Village sent communications to the community, with best practices recommended to us by USPS,” Village Administrator Gerry Castro wrote in an email. “Resi-

dents were advised to bring mail directly inside the post office when dropping off.”

The United States Postal Inspection Service did not respond to the Herald for comments.

Donna B., a Cedarhurst resident who declined to give her last name, had a similar fraud experience, in March. As she was checking her TD Bank app to view her direct deposit, she saw a check written for $3,500 was missing from her account. She noticed that the check had her signature and notified the bank that something happened.

“I called TD Bank, told them a check was written and money was missing so they told me I had to come in-person to the branch to close the account,” Donna said.

Once her account was closed, the bank teller was able to do more digging into it and found out the check was cashed in Maine.

“Somebody took my check without calling me to verify and cashed it without an issue,” she added. “I went to the Cedarhurst Post Office and found out that a check written to the DMV mailed from there was phished out and whitewashed.”

The boxes outside the post office had glue traps on the inside to prevent the check from entering the bin fully.

“This is happening all over in our area,” Donna said. “I spread the word with all my friends and now they are fully aware this is happening.”

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Celebrate culture and community at the Gold Coast Dance Festival

By Roksana Amid

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Park, Germaine Street, Glen Cove

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘So in love with you am I’

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

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

Magic Rocks!

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

Sunday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $31.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

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‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/ neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/ animal-shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page.

•Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh

•Time: Ongoing

•Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220

On Exhibit

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

•Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor

•Time: Ongoing

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

Summer tunes Rock on with Half Step’s tribute to the Grateful Dead at Eisenhower Park.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

•Time: 7 p.m.

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov AUG 1

‘The Rocketman Show’

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

Elton’s greatest hits, wildest outfits and outrageous stage antics come to life again as Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton like no other. He storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock ‘n roller. This is a detailed re-creation of Elton John’s ‘70s shows that’s not to be missed.

Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984. $82, $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $35.

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Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure Stroll the gardens and enjoy a telling of Eva Moore’s “Lucky Ducklings.” With a take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage.

•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

•Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

In concert

Eisenhower Park welcomes all to its annual Salute to Veterans concert, featuring American Bombshells and Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter.

•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

•Time: 6:45 p.m.

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Unbox A-Saurus for Us!

Dr. Patricia Osiris visits with young paleontologistsin-training at Long

Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join eccentric paleontologist Dr. Patricia Osiris (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only.

•Where: Museum Row, Garden City

•Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug 6

•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Student Community Service

Earn community service by helping to decorate bookmarks. The bookmarks are provided to new Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library card holders during National Library Card Sign Up Month in September.

•Where: 1125 Broadway

•Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m.

•Contact: Call or text Andrew Leibowitz at (516) 790-4829

Family movie night

Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. Enjoy Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Set more than three decades after the first film, it follows Lydia Deetz, now a mother, struggling to keep her family together in the wake of a loss as Betelgeuse returns to haunt her. Starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton.

•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

•Time: Movie begins at dusk

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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

• Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

•Time: 7-8 p.m.

•Contact: hwpl.org

Teen Craft and Chat Got a craft you’re working on? Bring it to the Peninsula Public Library and hang out with friends!

•Where: 280 Central Ave, Lawrence

•Time: 7-8 p.m.

•Contact: peninsulapublic.org or call (516) 967-5777

Summer tunes

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The Cedarhurst Concert Series continues with Dance the Night away. Settle in for a relaxing evening of tunes.

•Where: 235 Cedarhurst Ave.

•Time: 7 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 295-5570

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Breakfast Connect

Want to network your business? Attend the Breakfast Connect group’s get together. The breakfast meeting is free and open to everyone.

•Where: Hewlett Firehouse, 25 Franklin Ave., Hewlett

with The Traditions

These seasoned professionals bring the sound of doo-wop to Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library’s courtyard for an unforgettable summer evening.

•Where: 1125 Broadway

•Time: 7 p.m.

•Contact: hwpl.org

Summer sounds

Enjoy Lady Supreme, a Diana Ross Experience, at Eisenhower Park.

•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

•Time: Movie begins at dusk

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Little Learners Art Lab

Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week, craft a functioning lighthouse. $4 with museum admission.

•Where: Museum Row, Garden City

•Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon

•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Having an event?

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

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Nymble AI LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 03/13/2025. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 231 Polo Lane. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 154574

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSEPH DELUCA, PAULA DELUCA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 6, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 11 Avon Road, Hewlett, NY 11557. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Hewlett, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, Section 39, Block 439, Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment $661,525.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002527/2017. Dan Blumenthal, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-000653 86308 154701

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE

SECURITIES CORP., CSAB MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST ELLIOT RINDENOW, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 15, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 770 West Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Cedarhurst, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York, Section 39, Block 197, Lot 72, and Section 39, Block 197, Lot 76, and Section 39, Block 197, Lot 82. Approximate amount of judgment $1,428,888.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006374/2009. No cash will be accepted by the referee as a deposit. Bank or certified check must state payee David S. Zeidman, Esq., as Referee. No endorsed or third party checks. David S. Zeidman, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-143727 86203 154699

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE C. MARTINEZ, MARIA S. ALVARENGA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 28, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 102 Roger Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Inwood, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block 146,

Lot 126-129. Approximate amount of judgment $824,643.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604014/2020. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000073 86175 154697

LEGAL NOTICE

Village of Lawrence Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence will hold a work session beginning at 6:45 P.M. followed by a public meeting on August 13, 2025 at the Lawrence Village Hall 196 Central Ave Lawrence, New York 11559 beginning at 7:30 P.M. to conduct the following Public Hearings and to attend to such other matters as may properly come before the Board:

“ Schattner, 20 Meadow Ln- Section 212.12.1 Schedule dimensional Regulations states, the maximum building coverage for a lot size of 16,147 sq.ft. in an area is 3,558 sq. ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B the minimum side yard setback is 15 ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B the minimum side yard setback is 15 ft.

“ Nerenberg, 85 Washington Ave -

Section 212-27.C(3) of the Village Code states, one-car garage shall have clear inside dimensions of not less than 10 feet in width and 20 in depth.

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Stable Lane - Section 212-16.B of the Code of the Village of Lawrence states, the maximum building height for a building in Zoning District B is 36 feet. Section 212-12.1 of the Schedule of Dimensional Regulations states the maximum side yard height setback ratio for a building on a lot sized 18,553 is 1.5.

“ Respler, 69 Harborview WestSection 212-12.1 of Schedule Dimensional Regulations states, the maximum surface coverage for a lot size of 9,512 sq. ft. in area is 4,281 sq. ft. Section 212-48.C of the Village Code states, the minimum side yard

setback for a pool is 15 ft. Section 212-48.B of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B the minimum side yard setback for pool equipment is 15 ft. Section 212-48.B of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B the minimum rear yard setback for pool is 20 ft.

“ Kutner, 206 Juniper Circle NorthSection 212-12.1 of the Schedule Dimensional Regulations states, the maximum surface coverage for a lot size of 11,417 sq. ft. in area is 5,138 sq. ft. Section 212-48.C of the Village Code states, the minimum side yard setback for a pool is 15 ft. Section 212-48.B of the Village Code states, in a Residence District BB the minimum rear yard setback for a pool is 20 ft. The order in which the listed applications are heard shall be determined the night of the meeting. The applications and accompanying exhibits are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the hearing. All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard

By Order of the Board of Appeals

Lloyd Keilson

Chairman Dated: July 22, 2025 154844

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 08/06/2025 at 9:30

A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

Marjorie Hausman, Five Towns businesswoman died at 95

Marjorie Hausman, a matriarch of the Five Towns community and pioneering businesswoman, died at 95.

For five decades, she was the driving force behind Marjorie Hausman Realty, the real estate firm she founded on Central Avenue, in Cedarhurst.

Hausman graduated from Vassar College, and then moved on to Julliard where she studied Classical Piano.

After settling in the Five Towns to raise her family, she quickly became involved within the community. Hausman was an active member of the League of Women Voters, demonstrating her commitment to civic engagement and democratic participation.

Her involvement with the local Civic Association furthered her dedication to improving the quality of life for her neighbors and fellow residents.

Hausman was also a member of Temple Israel, in Lawrence.

407/25. EAST ATLANTIC BEACHDennis Martin, Renewal of grant to maintain lot area variance for 2-family dwelling., E/s Mohawk Ave., 71’ S/o Beech St., a/k/a 48 Mohawk Ave. 417/25. - 418/25. WOODMERE - David & Lauren Stern, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard average setback, side yard, construct 1 & 2-story addition lower than 2’ above base flood elevation attached to dwelling; Special exception to maintain accessory structure (shed) higher & larger than permitted with less than required side yard & lot area occupied variance., N/s Northfield Rd., 540.12’ W/o Westwood Rd., a/k/a 922 Northfield Rd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

This notice is only for new cases in East Atlantic Beach & Woodmere within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals

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As the founder and owner of Marjorie Hausman Realty, she established herself as a “trailblazing entrepreneur” during an era when few women held leadership positions in business. Her company, operating from its headquarters at 650 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst, became a trusted name in Five Towns real estate, helping countless families find homes.

Colleagues and clients remember her not only for her sharp business acumen but also for her warmth, integrity, and genuine care for others.

“She was beautiful, brilliant, and a well-respected businesswoman,” her family stated in am email. “But more than that, she was a memorable and loving person to all who had the privilege of knowing her.”

— Melissa Berman

for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo

Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 154825

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a Public Hearing to consider the enactment of Chapter 130 of the Hewlett Harbor Village Code which will ban Synthetic Grass and Artificial Turf throughout the Village; and under SEQRA Regulations, to determine whether the proposed would constitute a significant negative impact on the environment; said Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on August 14, 2025 at the Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York. All interested persons will be heard during the Public Hearing at the time and place aforementioned. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

LISA JAMES, VILLAGE CLERK HEWLETT HARBOR, NEW YORK DATED: 154894

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will meet in both public and via Zoom on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding the Village’s regular monthly meeting. All residents wishing to attend via Zoom can visit www.hewlettharbor.go v for instructions. Residents wishing to speak via Zoom or in person must notify the Village Clerk in advance.

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York July 18, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR Lisa James VILLAGE CLERK 154845

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

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

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

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

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

“Glen Cove can be proud of its Mayor

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

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

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

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

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

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

How will the

it is said that each of us, if we’re lucky, gets 80 summers. Some folks prefer winter or the rebirth vibe of spring, but for most, it is summer, the short season of our years, that seems sweetest.

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

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

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

Reasonable people should agree that violent criminals who are here illegally should be deported. But what’s happening now is far more chaotic. Parents who’ve lived here for years, send their kids to school with my kids, work six days a week and go to church on Sunday are living in fear.

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

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

decade.

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

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

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

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

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

Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.

summer of ’25 be remembered?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state

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

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

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

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

the rest of us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As ticks thrive on L.I., Lyme disease is on the rise

nearly three decades ago, after reporting on severe Lyme disease cases on Long Island, I chose to receive a series of newly available vaccinations designed to prevent the illness following a tick bite.

In 1998, SmithKline Beecham introduced LYMErix, the first vaccine to help protect against Lyme disease. I received three doses from my family physician. I experienced no side effects, and although I was bitten by ticks in the years that followed, I never contracted Lyme disease.

In 2002, however, LYMErix was withdrawn from the market following a class-action lawsuit filed by 121 people who claimed they experienced adverse reactions, including arthritis, after being vaccinated.

Since then, Lyme disease has continued to surge across Long Island.

Testing now shows that about half of all deer ticks in the region carry the disease. Many physicians no longer wait for the telltale bull’s-eye rash before starting treatment — instead, they prescribe antibiotics immediately when they confirm a tick bite.

Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme, have also spread worldwide. Climate change has contributed to the problem, with warmer winters leading to fewer cold days that might otherwise reduce tick populations.

aborne diseases in the U.S. has more than doubled.”

While no Lyme vaccine is currently available in the United States, several are under development. One candidate uses OspC protein antigens to provoke an immune response, and could be released in the coming years.

nd my experience helps make the case that a vaccine can work.

An article published last month in New Scientist, titled “Ticking Time Bomb,” described the global rise of tick-borne illnesses. It stated that ticks “represent a vast and growing reservoir of viral, parasitic and bacterial pathogens” and currently “carry more human-infecting pathogens than any other disease-carrying organism.”

The report noted that tick populations are expanding rapidly, and bringing a growing number of diseases with them. “In the past 20 years,” it said, “the annual number of cases of tick-

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

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

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

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

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

Your constituents need to know where the money is going from the 1,400 immigrants detained in Blakeman’s mini-internment camp. With each staying for three days at $195 a day, Nassau is reaping profits from the deportation of primarily hardworking, taxpaying residents, many of whom have been contributing to the community for years and have no criminal record. If you intended to go into the prison business, shouldn’t it have been brought to a vote? The county should not be making money off deporting our immigrant neighbors and then turning a blind eye to the needs of the families left behind.

Out of an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, only 3 percent have criminal records, with 20 percent of those records consisting of minor traffic violations. Immigrants contribute 21 percent to the overall economy. Yet amid their tireless efforts as house cleaners, landscapers and restaurant workers, many are being suddenly swept away while their children — who may or may not be citizens — are left in school, wondering where their parents have gone.

A June article in Newsday reported that New York-based Pfizer Inc. and the French pharmaceutical company Valneva have developed a Lyme vaccine called VLA15. It is in latestage clinical trials, and could be submitted for Food and Drug Administration approval as early as 2026.

Still, the article noted that vaccine hesitancy may pose a barrier to widespread acceptance. “If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is,” the article stated, referencing the public pushback that followed LYMErix’s release in the late 1990s.

“A new shot for Lyme could face pushback,” the Newsday article’s headline, featured mixed public opinions. A retired police detective from East

Yaphank said, “I don’t get any shots.”

A woman from Bay Shore, however, said she would “for sure” get the new vaccine if it is approved by the FDA.

Additional resources on tick safety and disease prevention are available on Suffolk County’s Arthropod-Borne Disease Laboratory website, under the section “Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases.”

Meanwhile, the State Legislature recently passed a resolution unanimously requiring the state Department of Health and other agencies to publish a report detailing tick populations and tick-borne illnesses by county. The measure was introduced by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., with co-sponsorship by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, of Sag Harbor.

“We need to fight this, and the only way to do so is to have timely and correct information at our fingertips,” Schiavoni said.

Carl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury whose courses include investigative reporting and environmental journalism.

This is happening in Nassau County.

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

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

CLAUDIA

BOrECKY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club