Nassau Herald 08-14-2025

Melissa Berman/Herald IDF Commanders Jonathan Benhamou, left, and Noam, and reserves soldier Ilan, talked about the injuries they suffered in the war in Gaza.

IDF veterans receive advanced prosthetics, rehabilitation locally

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Israel Defense Forces Commander Jonathan Benhamou is seeing his vision come to life, with other IDF soldiers getting the chance to come to the U.S for properly fitting prosthetics and rehabilitation, just like he did last year.

A rocket-propelled grenade that exploded 30 feet from his vehicle during a Gaza mission on Nov. 2, 2023, seriously wounded Benhamou, 24. After doctors at a Tel Aviv hospital removed shrapnel and amputated his left leg, he underwent five months of physical therapy before being discharged in March 2024.

He initially came to the U.S on vacation, and ended up receiving additional surgery and

rehabilitation.

Dr. Oren Michaels, of Cooperman Barnabas Hospital in New Jersey, performed nerve-reattachment surgery on Benhamou’s left leg and nerve transplants on his right leg that June. He rehabilitated at Five Towns Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Woodmere, where he formed close bonds with the staff, and received a free prosthetic from Dr. Michael Nadata, in Valley Stream.

“I needed a new prosthetic, and he made for me a prosthetic like a Ferrari — then I started walking, running and playing basketball,” Benhamou said of Nadata. “Here they are very professional and technologically advanced.”

Over a year later, Benhamou has helped a number of IDF soldiers receive proper care

Atlantic Beach appoints a new mayor

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

After more than a month of leadership uncertainty, the Village of Atlantic Beach has chosen a new mayor.

Barry Frohlinger, who was elected to the board of trustees in June 2024, was sworn in as mayor at the village’s monthly meeting on Aug. 4.

The office became vacant when Mayor George Pappas resigned on July 2. Pappas, who had overseen village government since 2014, stepped down just hours after Atlantic Beach agreed to settle its ongoing lawsuit with the Chabad of the Beaches for $950,000.

The new board now faces several unresolved issues, including an 87 percent property tax increase announced by Pappas’s administration at a special meeting on April 30, and a preliminary civil investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into the village and its bylaws, following the receipt of a letter from the department on June 18. Village officials at the

meeting said they were cooperating fully but could not provide further details.

Frohlinger is the only remaining board member from the previous administration. Trustee Patricia Beumont did not seek re-election, Trustee Anthony Livreri resigned on May 28, and Nathan Etrog lost his seat in the June 17 election, when new trustees Laura Heller and Joseph Pierantoni won seats on the board.

Frohlinger said he looked forward to serving the village and providing residents with steady leadership.

“We put out a message to the residents, and there are the six guiding principles that are going to guide everything we do,” he said. “I think the fact that we will be reviewing the guiding principles all the time, I think the residents are going to feel comfortable when they read and understand the guiding principles that guide us as we go forward.”

The message he referred to is a statement from the village notifying residents of the leadership

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Woodmere author writes parents’ WWII romance

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Woodmere resident Janet Henock is a self-published author with her book “To Enduring Love” available for purchase and digital download on Amazon.

Henock, 75, is a retired adjunct professor at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, in Queens. She spent most of her career in aviation and has a Master’s of Public Administration with a major in aviation.

“I spent the majority of my time with the Federal Aviation Administration working in human resources,” Henock said.

Her book “To Enduring Love” is based on the true story of her parents — Alexander and Ilona — falling in love during the summer of 1938 in Budapest, Hungary just before World War II.

“When family got together we would hear these stories and honestly I wasn’t that interested because I was busy with myself,” she said. “At times, I thought to myself I’d write it down.”

It wasn’t until Steven Spielberg’s SHOAH Society contacted her mother when she was alive, who was a Holocaust survivor that survived the concentration camp in Bergen-Belsen that she decided to share the story of her mother and father’s love.

“She asked me if she should give a testimonial and I told her the bottom line was that I would love to write your story,” Henock said. “I got her not to participate because I was going to write it.”

She had begun writing her book in the 1990s while working and taking care of her ill father who died.

Janet Henock, Woodmere resident, has self-published the book “To Enduring Love” that recounts her parents’ World War II love story.

“It was like a full-time occupation and from time to time after the ’90s I started and stopped,” she added. “Finally this past year I said to myself I stalled long enough and I need to finish this.”

The book was published this June.

“The whole reason I didn’t want my mother to give her testimony, is because my father played a huge roll,” Henock said. “They both made decision that affected how they wound up.

While her father fought antisemitism in Cuba, her mother attempted to combat the Arrow Cross, in Hungary and then later the Nazis during the Holocaust.

“I personally felt that I had vindicated myself because I wanted to make sure that both of my parents roles in this saga came through,” she said.

Henock had shared her book with friends and family before publishing and 54-year friend Myra Reisman provided moral support and encouragement throughout the process.

“I’m amazed in what she’s accomplished, it’s a fantastic book and the minute I was able to see it, I just read the whole thing through,” Reisman said. “It’s very engrossing and you want to read the whole book.”

Reisman said that she purchased multiple copies to give to family and friends.

“I wanted my daughters to read it, my neighbors to read it and my sister in Florida to read the book,” she said. “I just think it’s a masterpiece and the story itself is so engrossing.”

Maureen Reese has known Henock for five years and remembers being told the tale.

“I was so amazed when she told me the story of her parents,” Reese wrote in an email. “Her determination and perseverance were unwavering.”

Reese said that she loved encouraging Henock during the writing process and said that she couldn’t wait to read the finished copy.

“As soon as it was available I bought it and it was read in one day!” she added. “Such an amazing story of true love and how if it is meant to be it will be.”

Atlantic Beach lifeguards honored for water rescue

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

Four Atlantic Beach lifeguards were hailed as heroes after a dramatic rescue that saved five residents from the brink of drowning.

Charlie Moran, Kieran Moran, Trevor Radin and Noah Wilson were all presented plaques recognizing them for pulling five residents including one 10-year-old who were nearly drowning out of the water during the villages monthly meeting on Aug. 4.

Dan Majikas, the chief lifeguard, said that it was the firsttime honoring lifeguards for a rescue in his eight years as head guard and that they deserved to be recognized for providing efficient and effective care.

“These four lifeguards, very diligently, prevented what could have been a very disastrous situation,” he said. “They pulled those five people out of the water in what was essentially a blind spot, so for their efforts we would like to recognized these four lifeguards.”

On July 27, four Atlantic Beach lifeguards responded to a rescue involving five residents stuck in the water near a natural

rock jetty by Clearwater Beach Club.

A 10-year-old boy entered the water close to the jetty and was pulled toward the rocks, struggling to stay afloat. When four adults went in to help, they too were caught in the strong current and found themselves in danger.

One lifeguard who was already in the water quickly assessed the situation and called for backup. Two additional lifeguards entered with rescue torpedoes—special flotation devices used for water rescues—to assist.

Assistant Chief Lifeguard Radin then joined the effort,

using a surfboard to help bring everyone safely back to shore.

All five were rescued without serious injuries and declined medical attention at the scene.

Radin, who was honored along with his fellow guards for the rescue, called it the most serious he’s been involved in during his ten years working at

the beach and said it was an honor to be recognized.

“It is amazing (to be recognized) I appreciated it very much,” Radin said. “It was awesome that the village wanted to do something like that to acknowledge our hard work. Not only did we do what we were supposed to but my lifeguards especially went above and beyond and went and worked hard so I think they deserved it and definitely appreciated it.”

The village took time to honor each lifeguard individually, sharing their stories and presenting them with plaques as residents applauded their efforts.

Nathan Etrog, the parks and beaches commissioner, said that this rescue speaks volumes to the dedication that the lifeguards show every day to the residents of the village.

“We really very much appreciate our deputy mayor and trustees for really supporting this honor,” Etrog said. “Myself and the lifeguard leadership are very proud of these four young men. It really is an example of putting their training, dedication and diligence to work, where they reacted immediately and saved five people.”

Cedarhurst hosts annual Summer Sidewalk Sale

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

The streets of Cedarhurst were bustling with residents as they moved from one store to the other at the annual Summer Sidewalk Sale.

The sale is a four-day event hosted by the village’s Business Improvement District on Aug. 6, 7, 8 and 10.

Known as the South Shore’s fashion center for over 100 years, central Cedarhurst saw the large crowds on Wednesday, the sidewalk sale’s first day, with shoppers from the Five Towns, many surrounding communities and as far away as New Jersey and Connecticut roaming the upscale shops and boutiques.

More than 80 stores took part and lined the sidewalk with racks of clothing or tables of eligible sale items. There are more than 280 storefronts throughout Cedarhurst.

Charles Canino, owner of Sox World Plus, said the secret to his success is offering competitive pricing and customer service.

“We like the customers very much and customer services brings them back, we offer a pleasant experience for them to shop at our store,” Canino said.

They had tables of women’s and girls stockings, socks, men’s socks and headwear out for sale outside their storefront.

As a staple of Cedarhurst for 45 years, they pride themselves on having items that the community needs.

“If we get enough suggestions we will carry that item, we look to serve the community that is here and enjoy our day,” he added. “We’ve been well excepted and we appreciate that very much, it’s important to respect the people you’re serving.”

Louise Kramer, owner of Lulu’s Gallery of Gifts at

484 Central Ave. has been in business 26 years and always looks forward to the Sidewalk Sale.

“Like everybody else, the street sale is what everybody loves about my store because now they’re buying regular price and sale price,” Kramer said. “We’re always the first store they come to for the sale.”

She enjoys seeing her regular customers get some bargains on the tabletop items including serving dishes, diffusers and items for Rosh Hashanah.

“The BID is a very good thing and they take care of everyone,” she added.

The shops on Cedarhurst’s main street — which is easily accessible by car and bus, and has a centrally located Long Island Rail Road station — range from clothing to designer eyewear, fine linens, furniture, interior design services, jewelry, office supplies and toys, along with a variety of cafes and restaurants.

Trees Accessories and Handbags has been leasing space in Jildor at 473 Central Ave. since 1946 before Jildor was even established.

“The sale is good for the community, we give back a little as far as prices and for all the support we get from the community, it’s pretty good,” said Jerry Cohen, owner of Trees. “Otherwise we wouldn’t be here.”

Cohen has lived in Cedarhurst his whole life and continues to support the ever-growing community.

“The community has always supported us, if you’re here for almost 80 years, they have to, you don’t stay here otherwise,” he added. “We have a lot of new merchants and a lot of new stores. “We’ve been through a lot of transitions over the years but we’ve survived it all.”

Cedarhurst is one of the few areas that have fully rented storefronts.

“We compete on a high level, the malls and as far as villages, there’s none like this,” Cohen said.

Second Marriage Planning

In second marriage planning, a co-trustee is sometimes recommended on the death of the first spouse. While both spouses are living and competent they run their trust or trusts together. But when one spouse dies, what prevents the other spouse from diverting all of the assets to their own children? Nothing at all, if they alone are in charge. While most people are honorable, and many are certain their spouse would never do such a thing, strange things often happen later in life. A spouse may become forgetful, delusional or senile or may be influenced by other parties. Not only that, but the children of the deceased spouse tend to feel very insecure when they find out their stepparent is in charge of all of the couple’s assets. If you choose one of the deceased spouse’s children to act as co-trustee with the surviving spouse there is a conflict that exists whereby the stepchild may be reluctant to spend assets for the surviving spouse, because whatever is spent on that spouse comes out of the child’s inheritance. Then what if stepparent gets remarried? How will the stepchild trustee react to that event? What if it

turns out the stepchild liked the stepparent when his parent was living, but not so much afterwards?

Here is where the lawyer as co-trustee may provide an ideal solution. When one parent dies, the lawyer steps in as co-trustee with the surviving spouse. The lawyer helps the stepparent to invest for their own benefit as well as making sure the principal grows to offset inflation, for the benefit of the deceased spouse’s heirs. The stepparent in this case takes care of all their business privately with their lawyer. The trusts cannot be raided. These protections may also be extended for IRA and 401(k) money passing to the spouse through the use of the “IRA Contract”. Surviving spouse agrees ahead of time that they will make an irrevocable designation of the deceased spouse’s children as beneficiaries when the IRA is left to the surviving spouse, and further agrees that any withdrawals in excess of the required minimum distribution (RMD) may only be made on consent of the lawyer.

Second marriage planning offers numerous traps for the unwary.

OBITUARY

Former Mayor Parise’s son, Andrew J. Parise Jr. dies at 78

Andrew J. Parise, Jr., former Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew J. Parise Sr.’s son, died on Aug. 2 at 78 years old.

He died at home after battling a long illness, with Debbie, his wife of 41 years, by his side.

Parise was born on July 29, 1947, in Far Rockaway to Andrew Sr. and Lillian Parise, and grew up in the close-knit community of Cedarhurst.

He attended both elementary and high school in Cedarhurst and continued his education at Cambridge College in Boston. Parise then served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1967 to 1972.

Parise had a 52-year career in the New York textile industry, beginning with his first position after college at M. Lowenstein and Sons in New York City and culminating with his retirement in 2020 from Tuntex Textile Co., where he worked alongside his eldest daughter, Kristen Jones, for 13 years, successfully developing the U.S. business of the Taiwan-based company.

According to friends and family, he was remembered for his quick wit, his kindness to others, and his unwavering devotion to the many lifelong friendships he cultivated over the years, many of which began in his Cedarhurst neighborhood.

He maintained deep connections with family and friends spanning six genera-

tions, from his grandparents to his greatgrandchildren.

True to his Long Island heritage, Parise was passionate about boating and navigated the familiar waters around the Five Towns and beyond including  the South and North shores of Long Island, the inlets, bays, sound and ocean. He first began on a small wooden motorboat and then helmed speedboats in his later years. His wife, Debbie, survives him with his two daughters Kristen (Gordon) Jones and Jessica Parise (Hector Fuentes). Along with his grandchildren Courtney Jones, Brooke (Kevin) Swanson, Page Jones, and Drew Fuentes, great-grandchildren Sutton Swanson and Piper Groneman, siblings Louise Bencal and David Parise (Mary Lynn Blasutta), his nieces Jamie Perreault and Erica Parise Foster (Alex Foster) his nephew Rob Bencal (Emily West Bencal), great nieces Mia and Maddie Bencal, Lucia Foster, Venice Perreault and great nephew Lorenzo Foster.

A memorial service will be held on Aug. 16, at 11 am at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th Street, New York. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Wounded Warriors or a charitable organization of your choice.

— Melissa Berman

Nassau H.S. football kicks off Sept. 5

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Kickoff for the Nassau high school football season is less than a month away.

On Aug. 18, all 53 public high school football programs in the county will begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 5 with a handful of Conference IV games leading up to the first full slate the following week.

Aside from then eight-time defending Conference II champion Garden City moving to Conference III, which saw it dominate the competition on the way to another title, the biggest news last offseason was the decision to add an 11 a.m. kickoff slot. That’ll continue in 2025 and possibly beyond, first-year Section VIII football coordinator Joe Martillotti said, as the county builds its varsity officials staff.

“We’re definitely in better shape with officiating crews as we were last year,” Martillotti said. “Some are doubling up with 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. games on Saturday. We don’t have enough officials to play every game at 2 p.m. on Saturday, but there’s also more and more teams playing Friday night which helps.”

Some teams with multiple 11 a.m. starts this season include Clarke (four), Carey (three), Sewanhaka (three), South Side (three), Uniondale (three), Elmont (two), Valley Stream South (two) and Wantagh (two.)

Massapequa (Conference I), Carey (II), Garden City (III) and Wantagh (IV) won county titles last season, but the landscape has changed again with Rutgers Cup winner Garden City moving back to Conference II, Wantagh returning to Conference III where Carey also resides now.

Carey and Wantagh are seeded No. 1 and 2, respectively, but won’t meet until Week 7 (Oct. 25) at the home of the Seahawks. Carey, which defeated Half Hollow Hills East for the Long Island Class II crown to cap an undefeated campaign, opens at home Sept. 13 against Valley Stream South.

Massapequa, which won the Rutgers Cup in 2023 and seeks a third straight county title, is ranked second behind Farmingdale this season. The Chiefs won an overtime thriller over the Dalers in the Conference I championship game last November. The teams will meet again in Week 6 at Farmingdale. Massapequa opens at home versus Freeport Sept. 13; the Dalers host Syosset the previous evening.

Third-ranked Long Beach is tasked with opening the season against Garden City in the Trojans’ return to Conference II. Garden City has won a remarkable 54 consecutive games.

10 games to watch

Sept. 12 Freeport at Massapequa

Sept. 13 Garden City at Long Beach

Sept. 19 Farmingdale at Oceanside

Sept. 27 Carey at South Side

Oct. 4 Plainedge at Lynbrook

Oct. 11 Mepham at Garden City

Oct. 18 Massapequa at Farmingdale

Oct. 25 Wantagh at Carey

Oct. 25 Freeport at Oceanside

Oct. 31 Seaford at Plainedge

Conference IV runner-up Plainedge is ranked at the top this season and kicks off on the road at North Shore Sept. 6.

Teams choosing to play a full game scrimmage can do so once 10 practices are completed, making Aug. 29 the first potential date. Teams can conduct joint practices as soon as Aug. 23 and are permitted to play 7 on 7 and also run 10 plays (11 on 11) in full gear.

Nine teams switch conferences

Along with Garden City, Carey and Wantagh, six additional teams switched conferences for 2025 based on enrollment figures. East Meadow and Valley Stream Central slid from Conference I to II, Sewanhaka from II to III, BellmoreJFK from III to II, Valley Stream South from IV to III, and Lynbrook from III to IV. East Meadow and Kennedy meet Week 1 in Bellmore. Valley Stream Central opens at home against MacArthur, Sewanhaka hosts Floral Park, and Lynbrook hits the road to face Malverne.

Few coaching changes

Last season saw new head coaches debut at Baldwin, East Meadow, Freeport, Mepham, Seaford and at the midway mark, Lawrence. Most of those squads enjoyed success and were part of the Nassau County playoffs.

This year there’s new sideline bosses at North Shore and Manhasset. Dan Agovino left a legacy at North Shore with 23 years at the helm and led the Vikings to a pair of county championships and their first-ever L.I. title in recent seasons. Longtime assistant Bill Madigan takes over. At Manhasset, Mike Lewis takes over for legendary Jay Iaquinta.

Chase Samelson is set to be Lynbrook’s starting quarterback this fall.

Nick Carentz and Oceanside will take on Farmingdale Sept. 19. Eric Dunetz/Herald photos

—Lisa Basini, Baking Coach, Bellport

Lisa’s passion is baking. Opening a store was a big step—one she made with support from PSEG Long Island’s Business First Program. She earned incentives for choosing a vacant space and rebates for upgrading to efficient LED lighting. Now, she’s saving on energy costs and her thriving business has made life a little sweeter for all of us.

More ask, ‘Can we afford to live here?’

Breaking down Long Island’s housing affordability crisis, affecting both homeowners and renters

By JORDAN VALLONE, RENEE DeLORENZO & AINSLEY MARTINEZ of Herald Community Newspapers

First in a series about housing on Long Island.

On Long Island, where the cost of living continues to climb, the term “affordable housing” is often misunderstood — or dangerously oversimplified.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, housing is considered affordable if it costs no more than 30 percent of a household’s gross income. But even in Nassau and Suffolk counties, where the median household income hovers around $125,000, many families find themselves priced out of both the rental and homeownership markets.

This series — “Priced Out: the Fight for Affordable Housing” — begins by laying the groundwork: breaking down terms like “affordable” and “low-income” housing, and clarifying how programs like Section 8 fit in. It also examines who is impacted — not only low-income residents, but also middle-class workers, retirees on fixed incomes, and young adults trying to remain in the communities where they grew up.

Through interviews with housing experts and advocates, and an analysis of Long Island housing data, this first installment provides context to help readers understand the scale and complexity of the crisis — and sets the stage for further installments in the weeks ahead.

Understanding affordable housing, and how Long Island measures up

According to HUD, “affordable housing” means housing that is affordable for people with low to moderate incomes. The definition of “low income” is based on Area Median Income, or AMI, which varies by region and household size.

Affordable housing should cost no more than 30 percent of a household’s monthly income — whether that’s rent and utilities for renters, or mortgage and housing expenses for homeowners. Households spending more than that are considered “cost burdened,” with many forced to sacrifice other essentials like food, transportation and health care.

A 2024 report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found that nearly 3 million New York households spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing. One in five households experiences a “severe cost burden,” devoting more than half of their income to housing.

On Long Island, 36 percent of households fall into the cost-burdened category.

Programs like Section 8 — part of the public housing system administered by HUD — provide housing assistance for low-income residents. Eligibility varies by location, as does the availability of units.

Long Island is grappling with an affordable-housing crisis. The high cost of homes and high rent

make it nearly impossible for many people to find housing — an issue that has many causes.

Freeport is an affordable-housing community, but experts contend that there is a need for

Racism, said that the housing crisis disproportionately impacts minority communities due to extensive segregation in Long Island’s housing market. She added that there is often an implicit bias among residents about who affordable housing is designed to serve.

“It isn’t just about welfare,” Taylor said.

On Long Island, some village or town-level housing authorities administer public housing and Section 8 programs, though inventory is usually small or seniorfocused, according to information from the Long Island Center for Independent Living.

What do experts have to say?

Hunter Gross, vice president of the Huntington Township Housing Coalition — which advocates for the Long Island Housing Coalition — said that Long Island’s housing crisis touches a wide range of residents.

“The affordable housing crisis on Long Island is affecting you unless you’re rich,” Gross said simply. “It’s affecting most people, regardless of ethnicity, skin color and profession.”

April Francis Taylor, acting president of ERASE

Many families — particularly in communities of color — have not had the economic opportunity to accumulate generational wealth, Taylor explained. That wealth is often passed down in the form of cash, investments or property.

Those who have never owned homes are still playing catch-up, she said. And the harder it is for them to purchase homes, the harder it becomes to improve their economic conditions. This reinforces the need for fair housing in achieving racial equity, a key mission of ERASE Racism.

“There’s generational things, there’s racial things — the economic piece of those is huge,” Taylor said.

One of the policies that helps address the issue, Gross explained, is inclusionary zoning, which sets aside a portion of apartment units at below market rates.

Currently, Long Island has income-restricted rental housing funded by low-income tax credits, as well as workforce housing, Section 8 housing and senior affordable housing developments. But, Gross said, there is not nearly enough of it.

Expanding the types of affordable housing on Long Island — while increasing access to what already exists — is essential to meeting the needs of all demographics, he said. That includes building more accessory dwelling units, higher-density housing, and senior housing options, so older residents can downsize and make room for younger families in the market.

“It’s a domino effect,” Gross said.

Without meaningful efforts to make Long Island

This crisis spares none ‘unless you’re rich’

more affordable, young professionals looking to start families are leaving, he added. The median home price continues to climb, making ownership less attainable. “There’s a mass exodus of young professionals because they can’t afford a home here,” Gross said. “We’re losing so many folks.”

When young people are driven out of communities, the National Low Income Housing Coalition states, it weakens local economies by shrinking the workforce and straining public services.

Expanding affordable housing, Gross said, would help lower housing prices across the board.

A 2024 study by Urban Wire, a blog by the Urban Institute, found that new housing construction in areas with less restrictive zoning laws resulted in lower prices — evidence of which was observed in Houston, Texas.

But that’s only part of the picture. On Long Island, Gross said, there are still many barriers to building affordable housing. Zoning laws, land-use policies and a lack of public assistance all need to be addressed comprehensively.

“The only way we can actually make a difference in this crisis is by changing our policy,” Gross said. “We can work with our town boards, but they have to be willing to accept the reality of the crisis that we’re in and agree we really need to start making changes.”

What the data says: a Herald analysis of L.I. home prices

A Herald analysis of 1,052 homes currently listed on Redfin, a real estate brokerage website, across 27 municipalities in Nassau and Suffolk counties and surrounding areas reveals a regional housing market under pressure, with high prices and a shrinking pool of affordable homes.

Across all listings, the median home price was $809,500, roughly 9.5 times the median income, according to U.S. Census data. The homes averaged 2,161 square feet. Only 0.76 percent of the listings — just eight homes — were under $255,000, and considered affordable under a standard affordability metric, with prices no more than three times the median household income of $85,000.

Oyster Bay and Glen Head had the highest average list prices, more than $3.4 million, with their average home sizes nearing 5,000 square feet. Homes in the top 5 percent of the market cost more than $2.57 million, with several listings above $10 million.

The most expensive home per square foot was a 320-square-foot bungalow in Freeport listed at an eye-popping $2,343 per square foot, more than four times the regional average.

Other towns with high price-persquare-foot values included Sea Cliff and Oceanside, all indicating strong demand for smaller, high-end properties in desirable waterfront or coastal-adjacent locations.

A handful of communities — East Rockaway, Freeport, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre and Valley Stream— had

the chart above shows the median list prices of homes in 28 areas of Long island, based

Herald file photo

Zoning laws in local municipalities impact housing on Long island. throughout her term as governor, Kathy Hochul has tried to adjust laws to bolster housing here. She was met with criticism from area officials who campaigned to “Save our Suburbs.”

the only listings flagged as potentially affordable. Each had one or two homes priced below $255,000.

Still, these were outliers. In most towns, even entry-level listings exceeded $600,000. The average price per square foot across the region was $510, but several areas exceeded $600, making them among the most expensive for their size.

The gap between municipalities is stark. The average home in Oyster Bay costs nearly five times as much as the

average home in Freeport.

Despite the variety of housing stock, most homes shared certain characteristics: around four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and measuring between 1,700 and 2,400 square feet.

With prices elevated and affordability metrics strained, first-time buyers and middle-income families face daunting odds in securing homeownership on Long Island without substantial wealth or financing.

Key terms, explained

■ Affordable housing: Defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as housing that costs no more than 30 percent of a household’s gross monthly income, including rent or mortgage plus utilities.

■ Cost burdened: A household that spends more than 30 percent of its income on housing. “Severely cost burdened” applies when more than 50 percent of income goes toward housing.

■ Section 8: A federal housing program providing rental assistance to low-income households. It includes:

■ Project-based subsidies tied to specific buildings

■ Housing Choice Vouchers: portable subsidies tenants can use to pay rent

HERALD neighbors

Garlic and onions at the AB Garlic Festival

The Village of Atlantic Beach sold and sampled different varieties of garlic and onions at their Fifth Annual Garlic festival, on July 30.

This year’s event featured homegrown scallions, onions, shallots and garden gifts available for purchase. All sales were cash only.

Garden volunteers manned a samples table fit with complimentary tastings of different foods and garlic bread.

Resident Sophie McCallum serenaded customers with her guitar and vocals while they shopped the festival.

The Village Garden is an all-organic demonstration and learning garden. Every year they grow a wide assortment of vegetables and make regular, weekly donations of fresh produce to local soup kitchens and food pantries.

The garden is located across the street from Atlantic Beach Village Hall and south of the tennis center entrance.

— Melissa Berman

Brian Norman/Herald

Peter Millius, top left, joined the Atlantic Beach board of trustees at the village’s monthly meeting on Aug. 4.

Board reshaped with mayor and trustee appointments

changes. It read: “During this period of transition, the Board of Trustees pledges to provide steady, principled leadership focused on the well-being of our community. Every decision will be made with: Professionalism and adherence to the law, transparency, including clear explanations of pros, cons, and risks and resident engagement, ensuring your voices guide our actions.”

The statement also listed the six principles, which Frohlinger said would be reviewed regularly: transparency and accountability, safety and reputation, resident engagement, fiscal responsibility, rule of law, and collaborative leadership.

Under both village and state law, the board was required to agree unanimously on a mayoral nominee. In his first act as mayor, Frohlinger nominated Peter Millius to the board, to fill the seat he vacated, a move that was approved by Pierantoni and Heller. Both Frohlinger and Millius will serve until next July 6.

Millius said he was excited to be part of this new era in Atlantic Beach government. “It is a wonderful time for us to turn over a new leaf,” he said. “I am really happy and proud to be a part of it. I really hope that everything I do can help result in a better village, happier neighbors, everybody getting along, and help preserve this really wonderful paradise that we have.”

The dozens of residents in attendance showed their support for both men. Kevin Kelley, of Atlantic Beach, a retired journalist and an occasional Herald contributor, said that while he would have preferred a special election, he was happy with the outcome.

“(Frohlinger) was the first person to really challenge the mismanagement of the board’s finances and the lack of transparency,” Kelley said. “I’m pleased with his performance; I am glad that he has become mayor. I think it has all worked out as well as you could possibly hope for it to work out.”

Following public comments, the board noted that one board seat remains vacant, and said it would continue a thorough and deliberate process to fill it.

Have an opinion on the new leadership in Atlantic Beach? Send a letter to mberman@liherald.com.

Just when it seems like ever yone has fully settled into your summer groove, it’s time to get back into the school routine, which can be cause both relief and stress at the same time for parents and students alike. Even if your kids are fairly adaptable, big changes like heading back to school after a summer of limited scheduling can be stressful.

Head off potential problems during the transition into the busy back-to-school season to get ever yone back on the schooltime track.

Set A Family Schedule

Rather than rushing into school season all at once, try to plan your schedule ahead of time. Easing into school season can make for a much smoother transition.

This means gradually tapering off later bedtimes and enforcing an earlier wake up call. If meal times have gotten lax, it’s also a good idea to start work ing back toward your school-time schedule.

Stay Organized

From weekly meetings to extracurricular activities and weekend sports, try using lists and charts to stay organized Especially as kids grow older and their activities lists and school deadlines expand, keeping track of ever yone can become a real chore. Find a place in the house where you can post calendars and lists that ever yone can

Dusting off the cobwebs

see. Try color-coding by child or type of activity (school, work, sports, etc.) for extra organization.

Communication Central

Many kids struggle in school simply because they can’t manage the paperwork: field trip permission slips didn’t make it out

of the book bag, completed homework doesn’t make it back into the book bag. Create one designated place to drop off book bags and gear, collect important school papers for signatures and communicate family announcements and plans. Establish another place for homework that’s always clean, stocked with supplies,

inviting, well-lit and away from TV and other distracting devices. Add comfor table seating at a table or desk. This will also be where you double-check for teacher notes and assignments and repack the book bag Remember to have them clean up each night!

List Family Goals

Have each person in the family list out his or her goals for this school year. They can be small or challenging, but it can give everyone something to strive for.

It’s also a good way to remind kids about family values like encouraging one another and making time to support ever yone’s individual interests.

Buy Supplies Ahead

Don’t wait until the last minute to search for school supplies like notebooks, pencils and paper or the bigger ticket items like backpacks. Seeking out necessary items ahead of time can alleviate the stress of not being able to find what you need, and spreading out purchases over time can eliminate a major one-time hit to the family budget.

Photo: Getting kids ready for a new school year is about more than updating their wardrobe or organizing carpools with fellow parents. Reacclimating everyone in the family to the routine of school after a relaxing summer is a significant undertaking,

IDF Commanders Jonathan Benhamou, second from left, and Noam, third from left, showed off their prosthetics with soldiers Ilan, far left and Yarin.

Woodmere rehab center helps Israeli war veterans recover

evacuation — a half-hour from the explosion to the hospital.”

after being injured while fighting the ongoing war in Gaza.

“The surgeon asked me if I had more friends who need help, and he was also a soldier in the second Lebanon War, so he wanted to help others,” he said.

Benhamou said he believes that Hashem — God — saved his life, and that his mission is to bring more soldiers over to get the same treatment he had. His nonprofit, Care for Heroes, donates 100 percent of the proceeds of donation go towards soldiers receiving prosthetics. Nadata offers his services and the prosthetics at cost just the price of the materials.

“My mission is to change the rules for wounded soldiers, close the charity and hand it over to the government,” Benhamou said.

Noam, 22, and Ilan, 28, who were identified only by their first names, are two of the soldiers who have come to the U.S. with the help of Benhamou and his nonprofit.

Noam is a company commander in the Armored Corps 188th Battalion, taking part in his mandatory service in the IDF. He was part of the infantry deployed after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and was in one of the tanks in the first wave to respond.

“When we entered Gaza the first time, I was injured on Nov. 16 — my tank was sabotaged from the outside,” Noam recounted. “A terrorist stuck a bomb between the turret and the base, and me and another friends were injured I got an amputation on the spot, below the knee on my right leg,” he added. “I was awake the whole time. I put a tourniquet on myself, jumped on one leg toward the exit of the tank and had a very fast

He was in the same rehab unit in Israel as Benhamou, and was unhappy with the prosthetic he received.

“I talked to Jonathan, and wanted to get a normal prosthetic done, and came here in March, got a new one and then came back, received an adjustment and got a running prosthetic as well,” Noam said.

Ilan is a reserve soldier who was injured on Nov. 11, 2024, in Lebanon. He has been in the IDF slice he was 18, and is a combat engineer who operates heavy machinery, including bulldozers, excavators and loaders.

“When the war started, I knew I was going to get called from the reserves,” Ilan recalled. “I was called on Oct. 16, 2023, and fought for almost a year, basically in three rounds — got injured twice. The first time was in Gaza — I fell from a bulldozer and broke my ribs.”

After recovering for four months, Ilan returned to Lebanon for two months, and was injured again.

“I was (on) an excavator working on the border and I got hit by a new anti-tank missile — it was fired from five miles away,” he said. “I broke my neck, and had shrapnel all over my body. One of them was stuck in my neck, 2 millimeters from the spinal cord.”

He spent over two months recovering at a hospital.

“I have a few nerve problems, and I told Jonathan I will do anything I can to help him,” Ilan said. “I came here and got checked out by a surgeon about a nerve problem in my hand, and will need surgery in the future. The Jewish community has been the best thing I’ve seen. We’re here for doctors and prosthetics — we just want our lives back.”

News briefs

Mandelbaum and Santora receive

Purple Hearts at the White House

Syd Mandelbaum, Cedarhurst veteran advocate was invited to President Donald Trump’s National Purple Heart Recognition Day for his work feeding atrisk veterans.

Frank Santora, who received a Purple Heart for being wounded during the Vietnam War, accompanied Mandelbaum.

Radio host Cindy Grosz of “The Jewess Patriot” arranged the special invitation after having interviewed the advocate in years past.

During the event, the advocate met VA liaison Sean Lee and Special Assistant to the President Brand Kroeger, both of whom expressed interest in the Veteran Farmers Market project and the potential for national expansion.

Courtesy Syd Mandelabum

Syd Mandelbaum, left, was invited to President Donald Trump’s National Purple Heart Recognition Day for his work feeding at-risk veterans and Frank Santora, right, received a Purple Heart for being wounded during the Vietnam War.

President Trump announced that veterans could now see local doctors and not just go to the VA for medical needs. The program also featured the recognition of badly wounded Purple Heart recipients in attendance.

“I was very humbled to be there and in their company,” Mandelbaum wrote. “The event was a once in a lifetime opportunity and cannot thank Cindy enough for remembering us and getting this recognition.”

The event received national coverage and highlighted the administration’s commitment to supporting wounded veterans and improving veteran healthcare access.

— Melissa Berman

Creating Star of David mosaics for unity

Chabad of the Five Towns CTeen Hewlett High teens created Star of David mosaics and said the Shema prayer for the hostages and the safety of the IDF.

CTeen inspires Judaism and unity in Hewlett High teens, building a close-knit community that feels like family. The Star of David represents Jewish identity and the strength carried through every generation.

“Especially in times like these, it’s more important than ever for our youth to stand proud, connected and resilient,” Rabbi Meir Geisinsky of the Chabad of the Five Towns wrote in a news release. “Am Yisrael Chai!”

For more information contact Hadassah Geisinsky 516-458-3694.

— Melissa Berman

Cedarhurst jewelers sue Nassau County over false charges in press release

Daniel, Dov and Jacob Avital, of Cedarhurst’s Five Towns Jewelry Buyers, are suing Nassau County and a county detective for libel after a press release accused them of assault, robbery and other crimes.

The three brothers were arrested on those charges, which were later dropped after a Nassau County grand jury declined to indict them.

According to the press release, the alleged victim — a 31-year-old man — called Five Towns Jewelry Buyers, at 589 Willow Ave., seeking to sell a bracelet.

Because the store was under renovation, he was directed to meet at 542 Redwood Drive.

The man claimed that upon arrival, he was forcibly grabbed, dragged through the home, beaten with a baseball bat and threatened with a sledgehammer by the defendants.

It was later revealed that the man had fabricated the entire story and that the bracelet he attempted to sell was a fake.

— Brian Norman

Cancer survivor shares her story

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

Harriet Cabelly spoke to members of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC sharing her personal journey of surviving cancer and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Cabelly is currently a therapist, speaker and author that uses her experiences to help change the mindset of people who have been, or are currently going through similar experiences with cancer.

She said she hopes her story can resonate with anyone facing personal challenges—not just those dealing with cancer.

“I don’t know if everyone here has cancer, has someone who is related to someone with cancer, it doesn’t matter,” she said at the July 29 talk. “I believe and I hope that what I say around my cancer and coping tools can be extrapolated to all kinds of personal challenges and adversities. It is not just tools for cancer, it is really tools and concepts for all types of personal challenges.”

Cabelly runs several support groups, including a Parkinson’s support group for the Orthodox Union, a single Jewish parents’ group, a traumatic brain injury group and a second Parkinson’s group for the Gural JCC.

Rachayle Deutsch, cultural arts and education director at the JCC, said openly discussing cancer is essential to providing better support to those people who are enduring the disease.

“She is a very inspiring speaker, she has been through a lot herself,” Deutsch said. “We just thought this a subject that we are still not 100 percent comfortable talking about. We need to talk about things that we are going through and that people we know are going through so we can make them more comfortable and reach out to help them.”

Cabelly also shared coping tools, conceptual frameworks and strategies that helped her move forward and grow from her experience.

After sharing her story, she opened up the discussion to the audience, inviting attendees to share their own feelings and experiences.

Debra Marino, a longtime colleague and friend of Cabelly, attended the event to hear her story and apply some of the important points to her own life.

“I’m also a cancer survivor, so I wanted to hear her, but I have been following her and looking at all this positivity that she resonates,” Marino said. “She is ballroom dancing again, she is travelling, she is spending time with her grandkids, so to go through a diagnosis of cancer, my reason for being here is to listen to her and to shift the mindset that she spoke about this evening.”

Harriet Cabelly’s tools for coping and moving forward

■ Focus more on how to respond rather than controlling the circumstances that you are in.

■ Change the question you ask yourself from ‘Why me?’ to ‘What can I do with this and how do we move forward?’

■ Realizing you have the power to chose to not stay stuck and shift mindset to adapt and become resilient.

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STEPPING OUT

Unleash a

The Midtown Men

Jump in to solve a prehistoric ‘mystery’

Former stars of the award-winning jukebox musical “Jersey Boys,” reunited as The Midtown Men, are back with their ‘60s vibe at Eisenhower Park. During their time in the mega-hit, Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer shared the stage for over 1,000 performances. These Broadway veterans, with their powerhouse band, are realizing the dream they brought to life as the iconic Four Seasons. The Midtown Men is the next chapter for these accomplished entertainers, making them the first vocal group ever formed by the principal cast of a high-profile Broadway show. Not only have they continued to win over audiences of all ages in nearly 2,000 live shows, their self-titled debut album, “The Midtown Men: Sixties Hits” was met with critical acclaim and garnered five star album reviews across iTunes and was followed by their first radio single “All Alone On Christmas.”

By Abbey Salvemini

Long Island Children’s Museum goes prehistoric this summer, bringing dinosaurs to life both in the exhibit space and on stage! Budding paleontologists have been digging into the exhibit “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed,” where they uncover ancient secrets through real fossils and life-size skeletal replicas.

That prehistoric excitement leaps to the stage in the form of the museum’s latest original production. Newly installed theater co-directors Lisa Rudin and Austin Costello share visitors’ dino-fever and welcome everyone to “Unbox A Saurus For Us!”

Using the exhibit as its starting point, everyone enjoys what Costello describes as “a chaotic, interactive half hour of dinosaur comedy.”

For those who have yet to experience it, now’s the time, as show will soon be extinct — it closes Aug. 27!

The escapades actually begin within the exhibit area itself, where Rudin and Costello discuss the production and educate families about the fossil display.

“We wanted to do something fun, lighthearted and really interactive. We decided to start the show in the exhibit. We do about 10-15 minutes where we talk to kids and tell them about the show. When they come in, they get to go through the process of “un-boxing our saurus.” If they don’t come to the exhibit, that’s okay too, it’s not like you have to have one to understand the other,” Rudin explains.

The original storyline is based on the fictional eccentric Dr. Patricia Osiris, who works for the organization Dinorama. She’s set to uncrate a huge dinosaur she “discovered” for the museum, but misplaced her keys to the crate. She then calls out for help get the creature out of the box, encouraging everyone to use their imaginations. Each audience essentially carries out the remainder of what unfolds on stge by becoming problem solvers to assist scatterbrained Dr. Patti.

“The children have the power in that the show will not continue if they don’t play along,” Costello adds. It involves some creative improvisation, which gives each staging a special twist, depending upon the involvement of the audience.

“We do have a point in the show where we ask the kids to help us name the dinosaur. We also have a

• Aug. 20 and 27, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Aug. 24, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

• $5 with museum admission, $4 members, $10 theater only

• Tickets can be purchased at licm.org/theater or at the box office

• Museum Row, Garden City

moment where they get to ask the dinosaur questions, and of course, Austin [Costello], who is in the dinosaur costume, comes up with some really good answers,” Rudin says.

One thing is for certain: the “Saurus” will always be unboxed one way or another.

“My favorite moment is when the dinosaur is finally revealed because people really don’t know what to expect. They don’t know if it’s going to be a puppet or a costume and we do our best in not giving it away until the moment so that’s a really fun bit. A lot of excited, happy screaming,” Costello shares.

Rudin, who also a teaching artist when not involved with her museum theater duties explains that she specifically chooses comedy — and material — that young children respond to effectively.

“I like to bring a lot of joy to our audiences. They leave the show having had a lot of fun and the parents have had the joy and the pride in seeing their child participate. It’s just a joyful, fun, happy experience,” Rudin says.

And there’s even more to look forward to — the museum is already planning a series of original stage productions inspired by its upcoming exhibits, bringing hands-on learning to life in new and exciting ways.

Saturday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for info and updates.

Monster Truck madness

day-only performance is part of the

Also don’t miss “Beezy County Fair: A Bee Tale,” a delightful stage adaptation of Gay Thomas’s heartwarming book, on Aug. 16. The story celebrates the power of working together toward a shared goal — all wrapped in a fun, fact-filled adventure buzzing with bee-related tidbits. The oneday-only performance is part of the museum’s annual sweet summer celebration, Honey Hoopla.

Rudin and Costello bring an energetic mix of comedy and imagination with an educational component to their productions, which introduce young audiences to live theater. The duo cultivates a joyful and engaging environment that encourages curiosity, creativity and laughter — leaving children and adults with lasting memories.

“Who wants to help uncover a dinosaur?” Yashaun Harris rallies young “paleontologists” for hands-on dinosaur fun during a pre-performance introduction inside the Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed exhibit.

UBS Arena explodes with the raw power of epic machines at Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. “Kids” of all ages can watch their favorite Hot Wheels trucks come to life in Glow-N-Fire action. Everyone will enjoy the added fiery twist: pyrotechnic effects light up the arena. To make this show even more special, get ready an adrenalinefueled birthday party as the original monster truck that started it all, Bigfoot, marks its 50th year of entertaining fans. Of course, there’s so much more to grab your attention. Check out Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Gunkster, and the newest entry, Skelesaurus, the giant that unleashes his fossil fury. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks freestyle motocross team.

Saturday, Aug, 16, 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 17, 2:30 p.m. UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. Tickets available at hotwheelsmonstertruckslive. com or ticketmaster.com.

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

AUG 14

‘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 grooves

CALENDAR

Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons: The Last Encores

For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Now Frankie makes his way back to New York on his farewell tour at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. It promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship. The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. Now 91, Valli is the only original member still performing with the group, which has been entertaining fans for more than six decades. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “December ‘63 – Oh What A Night,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” and of course, “Grease.” His songs have been omnipresent in other iconic movies such as “The Deer Hunter,” “Dirty Dancing,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Conspiracy Theory” and “The Wanderers.” As many as 200 artists have done cover versions of Frankie’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” from Nancy Wilson’s jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill’s hip-hop makeover. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons have sold over 100 million records worldwide. They continue to tour throughout the U.S. and abroad to packed houses receiving nightly standing ovations from thrilled fans of multiple generations. Valli’s long-lasting career led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys,” which chronicles Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons incredible career and features all of their greatest hits. The 12th longest-running show on Broadway has been seen by over 30 million people.

AUG

16

Bat Walk

Join wildlife biologist Nic Comparato to explore the fascinating world of bats at Old Westbury Gardens. He’ll guide visitors in learning how bats use echolocation to navigate the night and hunt for insects. Listen for bat calls with specialized equipment, search the skies for their silhouettes, and discuss their important role in local ecosystems and ongoing conservation efforts. All ages welcome. Free with admission. Space is limited; advance registration required for all attendees, including members. Rain date is Aug. 17.

•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

•Time: 8-9:30 p.m.

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

Honey Hoopla

performances inspired by the book “Beezy County Fair: A Bee Tale.” Reservations are recommended to reserve your spot.

•Where: Museum Row, Garden City

•Time: 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

•Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

AUG

18

Lawrence BOT meets The Village of Lawrence hosts their monthly meeting.

•Where: 196 Central Ave.

• Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 239-4600

AUG

•Where: 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury

• Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: livenation.com

Music. Settle in for a relaxing evening of tunes.

•Where: 235 Cedarhurst Ave.

• Time: 7 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 295-5570

Fossil Fun

Step into the shoes of a young paleontologist in this hands-on art and science activity at Long Island Children’s Museum. Create fossil rubbing art to take home at the drop-in program. For ages 3 and up.

•Where: Museum Row, Garden City

• Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

•Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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 24 and Aug. 27

•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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.

•Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m.

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

AUG

HewlettWoodmere Film Society

The Hewlett-Woodmere Film Society meets for “Anime August.” Watch and discuss “Ghost in the Shell” (1995).

•Where: 1125 Broadway

•Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

•Contact: hwpl.org

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, experiment with creating drip paintings. $4 with museum admission.

•Where: Museum Row, Garden City

•Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon

•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

AUG

Unbox A-Saurus for Us!

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Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District Meeting

‘Have the time of your life’ with Dancing Dream’s tribute to Abba at Eisenhower Park.

•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

•Time: 7 p.m.

•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov AUG 15

Families are invited to “bee” amazed at Long Island Children’s Museum’s Honey Hoopla. Celebrate National Honey Bee Day with a buzz-worthy lineup of activities. Meet a local beekeeper and explore the fascinating world of bees, from their ancient history and anatomy to their vital role in our ecosystem; take part in fun bee-themed crafts; sample different types of honey; also enjoy live theater

The Water Reclamation district holds their next meeting.

•Where: 2150 Bay Blvd.

• Time: 5 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 239-6777

A bit of country

The Cedarhurst Concert Series continues with A Night of Country

Young paleontologistsin-training are sure to enjoy Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join an eccentric paleontologist (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

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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 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ALBERT D. SUROWIECKI A/K/A ALBERT SUROWIECKI, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 6, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 966 Singleton Avenue, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodmere in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 41, Block 028 and Lots 105 and 823. The approximate amount of judgment is $530,294.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609151/2021. Cash will not be accepted.

Peter J. Famighetti, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 154833

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 Street of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 08/20/2025 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: ------------------------------

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.

462/25. WOODMERE139 Irving LLC, Variances, height, exceeds number of stories, average front yard setback, Variance in off-street parking, insufficient back-up space & permission to park in front yard setback, construct 3-story office building (demolish existing dwelling)., W/s Irving Pl., 405’ N/o Central Ave. 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 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

The internet address of the website streaming 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2018 G-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST TREVORTON A. WILLIAMS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of

The Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire

was honored by the Village of

for performing life-saving CPR to a resident, in June.

Cedarhurst village recognizes LCFD for life-saving rescue

The Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department was honored by the Village of Cedarhurst for performing life-saving CPR to a resident, in June.

“I have the distinct pleasure tonight of recognizing our fire department for the valor and heroism they display every day of the week, every hour of the day,” said Benjamin Weinstock, mayor.

On June 17, the LCFD responded to an emergency call in a home where they found a woman in full cardiac arrest. They made the entry into the home that was triple locked, in three minutes.

“They were extraordinarily competent in what they did, they brought back her pulse and breathing, administered lifesaving drugs to her and she regained full consciousness in the ambulance,” Weinstock said.

The fire department received citations on behalf of the village board at their monthly meeting, on Aug. 4.

“We are grateful to them for what they do and grateful that we have them in our village,” Weinstock added.

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Public Notices

Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 3, 2025, 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 September 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 903 Park Lane, North Woodmere, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39 Block 564 and Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment $649,016.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605709/2023. Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LL C 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001905 86427 155065

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU STAR212, LLC, Plaintiff, Against

NIRUPA RAJ, MAX SILVA and SHARON SILVA, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/27/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501, on 9/16/2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 499 W Broadway, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Cedarhurst, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 39 Block 311 Lot 7 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $124,127.90 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 611587/2024 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety

concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee. Richland & Falkowski, PLLC, 28-07 Jackson Avenue, 5th Floor, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101

Dated: 7/17/2025 File Number: RAJ CA 155039

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE BCS Insurance Company, 4 Ever Life Insurance Company, Plaintiffs, vs. Insurance Applications Group, Inc., CT Corporation System, as representative, Corporation Service Company, as representative, Truist Bank, Fox Funding Group, LLC, MNY Capital, LLC Velocity Capital Group, LLC, Throttle Funding, LLC, Defendants. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Case No. 2025CP-23-02998

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANT VELOCITY CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action, which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Greenville County, South Carolina, on May 9, 2025, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscribers at their offices, 2 West Washington Street, Suite 1100, Greenville, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within this period of time, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

/s/M. Kevin McCarrell

M. Kevin McCarrell (S.C. Bar #76255) FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP 2 West Washington St., Suite 1100 Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 751-7600; FAX: (864) 751-7800 kmccarrell@foxrothschi ld.com

Attorneys for Plaintiffs July 30, 2025 155029

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Are columns made in pieces?

Q. Our front porch is falling apart and we want to replace it, just as it is. The original columns are rotted at the bottoms and there are cracks where the columns were put together, vertical joints that appear as if the columns were made from many pieces. Is that common, that columns are made from many pieces? Do you have a recommendation for who can make new columns and what kind of wood is best? I’m not choosey, because they will be painted. What do you suggest? Also, I know you recommend getting permits, but I want to do the work myself, and it’s a direct replacement, so I want to just dismantle it and put it back. The roof concerns me most, so I plan to take a lot of pictures. Do you think this is as much of a problem as it would be if the porch were new?

A. So this is a column about columns. I remember working in a firm 40 years ago, when a renowned surgeon from Texas purchased 100-plus acres with a mansion on Long Island Sound, and I was assigned to design the additions and redesign the exteriors to be a modernized traditional shingle-style home. I was called into the firm’s principal, who chastised me for recommending synthetic trim and engineered shingles. The shingles I chose were pre-finished, and would still be performing well today, but instead, the house was finished in traditional wood, necessitating the expenditure of over $100,000 every three to four years for staining and painting. It was such a large expense that when I coincidently showed up 30 years later on that estate, to redesign for the new owner, they told me the surgeon grew tired of all the maintenance.

Wood columns are made in sections and bonded together at vertical seams. The sections are made from either steam-curved or shaped planks, cut to develop the rounded segments. You will notice that there has to be a space at the bottom to allow humidity and rain to drain and evaporate. Without that air space, the rotting is accelerated.

Because the columns will be painted, you’re better off with fiberglass columns, which come in a variety of shapes, lengths and styles. They are structural, and you’ll never need to replace them. Due to their stability, they hold a painted finish much longer, requiring painting only once a decade or two, but they still require an air space at the base.

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Nonprofit grant program helps secure houses of worship

As the representative of New York’s 4th Congressional District, I am urging houses of worship across Nassau County’s South Shore to apply for the fiscal year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The NSGP is a critical tool that provides federal funding to houses of worship and other nonprofits for security enhancements, including physical security infrastructure, emergency alert systems and certain contracted security personnel.

Earlier this month, I urged the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue NSGP

Over the past year, the Village of Lawrence has made significant strides toward improving our infrastructure, safety and quality of life — thanks in large part to successful collaboration with our state and county partners. I’m proud to share that we have secured approximately $1.4 million in grants, which will fund transformative projects that residents will see unfolding in the months ahead.

We are especially grateful to State Sen. Patricia CanzoneriFitzpatrick, who helped us obtain a $150,000 grant that has already been put to critical use. With these funds we were able to repair 11 strategic, long-dark streetlights — many of them since Hurricane Sandy. This project was recently completed, and marks a symbolic and literal return of light to State Route 878.

An even more substantial investment — roughly $1.24 million — has come through the support of County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Legislature’s presiding officer, Howard Kopel. Their partnership has enabled us to launch a major infrastructure upgrade

grant applications for fiscal year 2025 during a hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. I spoke directly with the acting administrator about how synagogues, churches and many other houses of worship and religious institutions across the South Shore rely on this critical funding to keep worshippers safe.

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nd it’s an urgent need as we face an increase in hate and extremism.

After months of delay, I am pleased that the administration has finally made these funds available for fiscal year 2025. My office has already begun working with houses of worship across the 4th District to prepare their applications, and I encourage all those interested in applying for this federal funding opportunity to reach out for more information on the application process. Houses of worship and nonprofits

must apply for the NSGP through the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. More information on how to apply will be available from the division. In the meantime, I encourage houses of worship interested in applying to make use of the Getting Started Guide, available on the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ website, to make sure you are prepared to apply.

I am committed to making sure that our religious institutions have the necessary resources to protect themselves so that every community can worship and practice religion free from fear. It is important to bring back more of our tax dollars from Washington to better protect our communities from terrorism and other threats. Securing this funding

to safeguard our institutions is particularly urgent as we face an increase in hate and extremism in New York and across the country.

As threats against houses of worship rise, the need for contracted security personnel has become a reality for many of our faith-based communities. I have also spoken with faith leaders in my district about the need to increase the ability of houses of worship to use NSGP funding for those personnel. While that funding supports physical security enhancements, there is a real need to help reimburse personnel costs.

The NSGP is a critical tool to help secure our houses of worship and other nonprofits. I will continue to work on this important issue, and look forward to helping these entities bring back federal dollars to keep our communities on Long Island safe.

Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.

Investing in the future of the Village of Lawrence

that includes:

■ Replacement of all 800 streetlights throughout the village with energy-efficient, warm lighting, improving visibility, safety and security for drivers, pedestrians and residents.

■ Green beautification of Rock Hall Road, which includes landscaping improvements and environmentally friendly new planting enhancements.

■ Construction of a new sidewalk/bike lane on Rock Hall Road, improving mobility and encouraging safe pedestrian and cyclist access in key areas of the village.

Bthat will have lasting impacts on safety, security, accessibility, sustainability and quality of life in Lawrence.

In addition to the grant-funded improvements, the village is investing approximately $1 million in street repaving, a project that has already begun. The roads currently being addressed include Muriel, Margaret, Copper Beech, Waverly, Mistletoe, Mulry and Sutton Place South. The upgrades will provide smoother, safer driving conditions and reduce wear and tear on vehicles.

uilding a stronger, more resilient community for decades to come.

■ Enhanced security, with additional funding allocated for new surveillance cameras throughout the community to support public safety.

■ Emergency services investment, including $411,000 for a new ambulance and $206,400 for a new fire truck, helping to ensure that our first responders are well-equipped to serve and protect. These initiatives are model examples of how small municipal governments can work effectively with larger government entities to deliver real, meaningful improvements for residents. These grants and investments aren’t just numbers — they are strategic enhancements

We’re also making key upgrades to our business district. New, modern parking meters are being deployed, giving residents and visitors easier and more flexible payment options — including cash, credit card and a mobile app. This longoverdue upgrade will support local commerce by making it more convenient to shop and dine in Lawrence.

Financially, the village is on solid footing. We began the year with approximately $7.4 million, up from $6 million the year before. This strong fiscal position allows us to continue investing in both long-term infrastructure improvements and short-term community enhancements. It also provides a buffer against unexpected challenges, and ensures that we can respond swiftly to

urgent needs without compromising future plans.

By maintaining responsible budgeting practices and prioritizing cost-effective solutions, we are safeguarding taxpayer dollars while delivering meaningful, high-impact results. Our financial stability is a key pillar supporting the village’s continued progress and overall quality of life.

These projects are just the beginning. We have several exciting initiatives in the pipeline, and remain committed to smart, sustainable growth. From enhancing public safety and infrastructure to beautifying our neighborhoods and supporting local commerce, we are building a stronger, more resilient Lawrence for generations to come.

Future efforts will focus on continued upgrades to our roadways, improved drainage systems to help mitigate flooding, and expanding our investment in village facilities to better serve residents. We’re also working to streamline village services, improve customer service at Village Hall, and strengthen our partnerships with local organizations. By aligning our long-term planning with the evolving needs of our community, we’re ensuring that Lawrence continues to be a vibrant, wellmaintained and welcoming place to live.

Stay tuned — there’s much more to come.

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We Long Islanders pride ourselves on our tight-knit neighborhoods — where we know our neighbors, care about our schools and keep an eye on the quality of life around us.

But strong communities don’t happen by accident. They take work, collaboration, and a willingness to roll up our sleeves when challenges arise. That’s where civic associations have a role.

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Civic associations are the heartbeat of thriving communities, bringing neighbors together to solve problems, advocate for resources and foster meaningful connections. They are volunteerdriven organizations that give residents a collective voice and a platform for making changes. And in a time when so many people are frustrated by governmental red tape and feel disconnected from the work our legislators do, civic groups offer a way to take action where you live — and see the results.

Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, civic associations are tackling the issues that matter most to their residents: keeping streets safe, preserving open space, making infrastructure improvements, protecting the environment, supporting local businesses. They hold pub-

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To the Editor:

lic forums at which residents can question elected officials face to face. They organize cleanup days to beautify parks and playgrounds. They rally for traffic safety measures, improved lighting, and the repair of roads and sidewalks. They speak out at zoning board meetings.

These groups also help knit together the social fabric of our neighborhoods. Civic associations often host holiday celebrations, block parties, cultural festivals, and other events that bring residents together. They foster a sense of belonging that is too often missing in our lives these days, when it’s easy to retreat behind doors and screens.

When residents band together, it’s harder for elected officials to ignore their concerns. A single phone call or email might go unanswered, but a unified letter from a civic association — backed by dozens, or hundreds, of neighbors — commands attention.

Long Island has a proud tradition of grassroots involvement. Many of our strongest civic victories — from preserving coastal wetlands to blocking irresponsible overdevelopment — were made possible by everyday residents who refused to sit on the sidelines. They showed up, spoke out and organized.

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Re Claudia Borecky’s letter in the July 31-Aug. 6 issue, “Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state”: Perhaps another way of looking at County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s reallocating 10 brave detectives to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement is that they are being deployed exactly where they should be.

They will be removing criminal illegals and continuing to make Nassau County safe. Dismantling gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, which are transnational criminal organizations, is another move toward public safety. Under the current administration’s immigration policies, securing our borders will reduce the volume of fentanyl that has been flowing into our country. This will save many thousand of lives per year.

As a proud first-generation immigrant, I am all for legal immigration. But in New York state, there has been a burden placed on our school systems and hospitals due to mass illegal immigration. The cost of housing illegals was estimated to be well into the billions in 2023 alone.

The Democratic party of my father is gone. Replacing it is a party of open borders, defunding the police, defending criminals, the “green new scam,” men in women’s sports, DEI, election interference, and high crime due to bail reform. National Democrats claim to be the party for women’s rights, yet turned a blind eye to the fact that so

And they did it not for personal gain, but because they cared about the place they call home.

Civic associations need new members to survive — and that’s where you can help.

Too often, a small group of volunteers carries the load year after year. Without fresh ideas and extra hands, these groups risk fading away — along with the community’s ability to respond to challenges.

If you’ve never been to a meeting, try attending the next one in your area. You’ll learn about local issues, meet new neighbors, and see how quickly your voice can make a difference.

In the end, joining your local civic association is about more than fixing a pothole or stopping a bad development. It’s about ensuring that Long Island remains a place where people look out for one another, where our neighborhoods stay safe and welcoming, and where the future reflects the values we share.

Your community needs you. Those who show up — in person, around the table, ready to listen, prepared to speak and willing to work together, will write Long Island’s future. Be one of them.

many of the women crossing the southern border under the previous administration were raped. How many people were complicit with the cover-up of President Biden’s cognitive decline?

As the policies of the Trump administration start to take hold, we find secure borders, fair tariffs, lower fuel costs, mul-

tiple peace treaties, energy independence, and a renewed pride in the USA. The Democrats have tried to cheat, impeach (two times), bankrupt and imprison President Trump. I look forward to seeing the outrage and pearl clutching as the president presides over the country’s 250th anniversary, the 25th anniversary of

This ain’t Texas: We must end Hochul’s partisan war

When voters passed a constitutional amendment in 2014 creating New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission, the goal was clear: to take politics out of the process and put the people back in charge of drawing their political maps.

But Albany is at it again.

Democratic lawmakers are now pushing a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting — not because the law requires it, and not because populations shifted, but because it might help them win. Their excuse? “Texas is doing it.”

That’s not governance. That’s retaliation. And it’s dangerous.

Let’s remember: In 2022, the Court of Appeals resoundingly struck down Albany Democrats’ gerrymandered maps for violating the state Constitution. It was a clear rebuke. The voters had spoken in 2014, and the court reaffirmed their will.

And yet, despite already spending over $20 million of taxpayer money on

lawyers, consultants and failed commissions, Albany Democrats want to try again. They want to build a permanent partisan escape hatch into the Constitution — so they can redraw maps whenever it suits them.

This time, they’re declaring war. Literally.

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently called for dismantling the IRC entirely, saying, “This is a war … the gloves are off … we’re done playing nice.” She even hosted Texas Democrats who fled their state to break a quorum over redistricting — then floated that New York should fight fire with fire.

This is not leadership. It’s constitutional vandalism.

VIntegrity. Instead it became a $10 million deadlocked commission whose maps were ignored. Lawmakers seized control, chaos ensued, and the courts had to clean up the mess.

Now Albany wants to enshrine that chaos into law.

oters should choose their representation — not the other way around.

Let me be clear: I’m not a Texas Republican, and I’m certainly not a New York Democrat trying to hijack our electorate. I’m a Long Island assemblyman who believes voters should choose their political representation — not the other way around. I believe in decency, the rule of law, and the idea that these ends do not justify the means.

And if this amendment passes the Legislature, I will see them in court.

The IRC may be imperfect, but it was created by the people of New York with one goal in mind: stability. Fairness.

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Ryan will be missed at NUMC

To the Editor:

Under the leadership of megan Ryan, the Nassau Health Care Corporation (NuHealth) experienced a revitalization that had been absent for over a decade. As CEO, Ryan brought back a clear mission and vision centered on patient care, operational integrity and long-term sustainability.

Her approach to restructuring the finance department significantly improved revenue through more efficient billing practices. In addition, Ryan expanded access to care by extending clinic hours to better serve our community. She led a successful fundraiser to acquire a brand new, state-of-the-art mammography Van, and construction is now underway for a first-time catheterization lab.

Ryan’s leadership extended beyond

the walls of the Nassau University medical Center. When it was revealed that New York state owed NuHealth nearly $1 billion in medicaid funding, Ryan took action. She organized and financed a bus trip to Albany, where she and NuHealth employees lobbied lawmakers — having previously testified at budget hearings — demanding the funds NuHealth was rightfully owed. Her advocacy for NuHealth and its patients also included standing firm against the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, which proposed downsizing. She fought to protect both the workforce and the quality of care for the community.

Ryan’s previous efforts had ensured that NuHealth continued to deliver high-quality services to families, even in the face of political and financial pressures. Unfortunately, it appears that those efforts to stand up for NuHealth’s interests drew political retaliation. The proposed state takeover of NuHealth by Gov. Kathy Hochul, with the help of NIFA’s chairman, Richard Kessel, may be viewed as silencing a CEO who had simply been doing what was right for the people.

Ryan should be commended, not condemned, for her courage, advocacy, and dedication to the community and employees she served.

Let’s look at the price we’ve already paid: $7 million in outside redistricting contracts; $3 million in State Senate legal fees; $1.5 million by the Assembly; and $2.4 million in direct litigation costs. All funded by taxpayers. And what has this endless redistricting battle delivered? Confusion. Distrust. Broken promises. The only thing worse than politicians choosing their voters is asking those voters to pay for it.

I won’t stand idly by while our Constitution becomes a casualty of partisan warfare. And I won’t let Hochul — or anyone else — rip it up just because they’re losing the game.

What we need now is not another power grab. We need a peace deal — not between political parties, but between our elected officials and the people of New York. A ceasefire in the redistricting wars. A commitment to play by the rules we all agreed to.

Because if we don’t, the consequenc-

es will cascade: more lawsuits, more court-drawn maps, more public cynicism. And while Albany’s political class obsesses over lines on a map, the real issues — our affordability, housing, immigration, mental health, insurance, and rampant fraud crises — go unaddressed.

This moment demands more than partisanship. It demands principle. If Albany Democrats push this amendment forward, they will betray the voters, break the public trust, and ignite another political firestorm. And I will meet them — with legislation, with public opposition and, if necessary, with litigation in both state and federal courts.

To my colleagues, I offer a final word of caution, and a plea: You don’t defend democracy by undermining it. You don’t restore public trust by rewriting rules to stay in power. You don’t govern by declaring war on the very voters you serve.

Let’s put the voters first. Let’s honor the Constitution. Let’s broker a peace deal — not to help one party win, but to help New Yorkers win, and heal. I stand ready to fight, but more important, I stand ready to lead.

If this becomes a war, I’ll see you in court. But I’d rather see us return to decency, together.

Jake Blumencranz represents the 15th Assembly District.

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