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Women gather at Chabad’s challah bake By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
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Sixty women from across the Five Towns gathered at the Chabad of Hewlett for a pre-Rosh Hashana challah bake.
Just two days before Rosh Hashana, 60 women from across the Five Towns gathered on Sept. 9 at the Chabad of Hewlett’s new building on Everit Avenue for an evening of baking, reflection and Jewish unity. The pre-Rosh Hashana challah bake brought women together to prepare the special bread while learning about the traditions and symbolism associated with the start of the High Holy Days. Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of the Jewish calendar year and is a time for reflection, prayer and looking ahead. Traditionally viewed as a day of judgment, the holiday allows celebrants to reflect on the year that has passed and consider the year to come. Families gather for fesConTinued on page 4
Lawrence planning board deliberates on Pearsall Project By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com
Over four years after the Cedarhurst village board approved the long-debated Pearsall Project, Lawrence’s planning board has now gotten involved, as the project’s developer seeks to change the rental units planned for Pearsall Avenue to condominiums. Pearsall Rock LLC, led by Tommy Lieberman, was approved by Cedarhurst in July 2022. The village’s approval involved the creation of an overlay district that changed the nearly 2.5-acre property’s zoning to permit the develop-
ment. It was halted due to litigation stemming from the lot’s proximity — within 300 feet — of other subdivision authorities, namely the Village of Lawrence and unincorporated land that is owned by the Town of Hempstead. The property is at the northeast corner of Rockaway Turnpike and Pearsall Avenue in Cedarhurst. Pearsall Rock’s plans call for three three-story buildings, each 35 feet tall, with a total of 98 units and 221 off-street parking spaces. Vehicles would enter and leave on Pearsall Avenue. Lieberman has also agreed
to utilize a 5-foot strip of the property for a right-turn lane intended to improve the movement of traffic onto Rockaway Turnpike. In November 2022, the Lawrence School District filed a lawsuit against Cedarhurst and Pearsall Rock, challenging the village’s environmental review and the zoning change that allowed the development. On Sept. 2, the New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Division affirmed a February 2024 decision by the Nassau County Supreme Court, upholding the zoning change. The appellate court found that the school district lacked legal standing to
challenge the development, because its property is not close enough to the proposed development to presume that it would be negatively affected. At the Lawrence Planning Board meeting on Sept. 9, the planning continued — amid debate about an initial proposal that had changed. “The Village of Cedarhurst
has already approved the development and its residential use,” William Bonesso, the attorney representing Pearsall Rock, said. “The present application before you does not seek approval of a new use or authorized additional development in any way. It merely changes the form in which the already ConTinued on page 15
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Community religious figures lead, reflect on Sept. 11, 2001 By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY Religious leaders from nearby communities gathered in Hewlett at the Chapel of Peace at Trinity-St. John’s Church for an Interfaith Service of Remembrance & Peace to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The service was stewarded by Father Christopher Ballard and included other religious leaders including Rabbi Michel Schlesinger of Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre’s Congregation Etz Chaim; the Rev. Prabhu Sigamani of Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway; Sister Jamillah AbdulKareem of the U.S. Islamic Cultural Center in Elmont; Karen Renna if the Bahá’í Faith; and Nanda Sundri of the AsaMai Hindu Temple in Hicksville. Ballard, who joined the Five Towns community in 2014, was leaving a gym he was a member of on Varick Street in Greenwich Village when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower. “We were stupefied by the first plane,” Ballard said. “It just didn’t register, and it didn’t really cross anyone’s mind that this was terrorism until the second plane hit.” Just up the street, Ballard said, he stood outside the now-closed Saint
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Trinity-St. John’s Father Christopher Ballard, along with other religious leaders, reflected on Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in a joint service encompassing a plethora of religions. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center. He experienced the tremors from the towers coming down and watched survivors coming up from downtown covered in soot. That afternoon, Ballard said, he and his husband, Seale Ballenger, watched first responders traveling down the West Side Highway. They visited the pile and World Trade Center 7, which would collapse later, at
5:20 p.m. In the ensuing months, the area below 14th Street was closed. Ballard said he was working in a seminary and helped comfort survivors and mourners who went to morgues to identify the bodies of people who died. Ballard described lower Manhattan as haunting and terrifying as he referred to armed forces and transport trucks moving through the haze
while jets circled overhead. “To be in the city and hear nothing was really weird,” Ballard said. “For the people who witnessed it, there’s a look in their eye.” Sigamani said he worked with an organization that supported Sept. 11 survivors and mourners with ties to Windows on the World — a collection of dining, meeting and entertainment venues on the 106th and 107th floors of the North Tower — which was above the impact zone. “When I ministered and worked with them, I felt the pain in their soul,” Sigamani said. “May this day of remembrance become a renewal of our peace.” Other religious leaders recited several prayers, including “Mourners Kadish” a Jewish prayer recited for those who died and “Oseh Shalom” which is Hebrew for “maker of peace.” In front of them sat a vase filled with four white-petaled flowers — representing the tragedies at the North and South Towers, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pa., where Flight 93 crashed. Ballard used them to describe the connection between people of all different religions and faiths. “We are connected by one stem to underscore the fact that tragedy is connected and that we are all connected to that one stem,” he said.
25 years later, Cedarhurst honors the fallen seven residents By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Cedarhurst residents gathered at Andrew J. Parise Park on Friday to remember the seven local residents who were killed that day and honor the courage and sacrifice of first responders. The annual Village of Cedarhurst 9/11 Memorial Ceremony brought residents, village officials, clergy, first responders and family members together to commemorate the 25th anniversary and ensure that the memories of those lost remain part of the community. The seven local victims are Thomas Jurgens, 27; Neil Levin, 47; Bettina BrowneRadburn, 49; Joseph Rivelli Jr., 43; Kevin O’Rourke, 44; Howard Selwyn, 47; and Ira Zaslow, 55. Mayor Benjamin Weinstock spoke about the importance of continuing to remember the victims, particularly as an entire generation has grown up without personal memories of the attacks. “Everybody in here remembers exactly where they were that morning,” Weinstock said. “And yet, a quarter of a century later, some Americans seem to have forgotten those lessons.” Weinstock said that was one reason annual commemorations remain important. “That’s why we do these commemorations year after year,” he said. “Even when they’re inconvenient, in a blazing hot sun, or a pouring rain, or on a beautiful morning
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Patricia O’Rourke O’Keefe, the sister of FDNY firefighter Kevin O’Rourke who died on Sept 11, 2001, recited the poem she read at her brother’s funeral 25 years ago at the annual Village of Cedarhurst 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. like this, it’s very important.” He emphasized the responsibility of those who experienced Sept. 11 to preserve its history for younger generations. “We have an entire generation since who’ve grown up with no personal memory of 9/11,” Weinstock said. “To them, it’s history; for us, it’s memory. That’s why we must become the guardians of the truth and teach our children and grandchildren what happened that day.”
Rabbi Pinchas Chatzinoff of Congregation Tifereth Zvi in Cedarhurst reflected on the different ways the passage of 25 years has affected those gathered. “There are young people standing here today who were not yet born when the towers fell,” Chatzinoff said. “For them, September 11 is just history. Something learned, not something lived.” For those who lost loved ones, however, he said the passage of time has done little to
diminish the pain. “For us, 25 years can feel like 25 minutes,” Chatzinoff said. “That’s the strange arithmetic of grief, and it is why we gather here this morning.” Patricia O’Rourke O’Keefe, the sister of FDNY firefighter Kevin O’Rourke, read a poem she wrote for her brother’s funeral. In her remarks, she also called on Americans to remember the unity that followed the attacks. “It is 25 years later, and it is sad,” O’Keefe said. “I think we need to be Americans again. Be proud of who we are. This is our country. You know, be proud.” Her poem recalled Kevin as a firefighter who made rescuing people his priority and praised his courage, dignity and perseverance. “Heroes never question why, how, or when,” O’Keefe read. “Despite the peril of the risks they take, they’ll do it once again.” She urged residents to remember the patriotism and unity that emerged after the attacks. “Remember the patriotism that stretched across our land? Remember who we were? We were Americans,” she said. “So, let’s put aside our differences, put aside our hate.” The rabbi connected the anniversary with Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sunset on Sept. 11 this year and is also known in Jewish tradition as a day of remembrance. “Today, we answer that fear by saying we remember,” Chatzinoff said. “We remember.”
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tive meals featuring symbolic foods, including apples dipped in honey, representing hopes for a sweet new year. For Rebbetzin Rivkie Tenenboim, wife of Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim of the Chabad of Hewlett, the evening was an opportunity to connect the hands-on tradition of making challah with the deeper meaning of Rosh Hashana. “Rosh Hashana is a very, very special and holy time,” Tenenboim said. “Rosh Hashana is the day of judgment, and it is also the day that we reflect.” She encouraged participants to use the holiday as a time to look back at the previous year and consider their actions, accomplishments and goals for the year ahead. Tenenboim also spoke about the symbolism of foods traditionally eaten during Rosh Hashana. She said the challah itself carries special meaning during the holiday. Unlike the braided loaves commonly served throughout the year, Rosh Hashana challah is traditionally made round, symbolizing the cycle of the year and continuity. “The circle has no beginning and no end,” Tenenboim explained, describing the round challah. “It represents the continuity from year to year, and our hope that we continue to grow, achieve and move forward. “We ask Hashem [God] that our year should continue, continue, continue from this year, next year, next year,” she
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attendees were given matching aprons, ingredients and measuring utensils to make their own challah from scratch. added. For some participants, the evening also served as an introduction to Chabad of Hewlett. Nicole Sigal, a Lawrence resident, attended with her mother and described the event as part of what she called a personal “reinvention” as she enters the Jewish New Year. “I wanted to do something different,” Sigal said. “I decided to take my mom
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with me to create a challah bake.” Sigal said she did not grow up with the tradition but appreciated having the opportunity to participate in it in a welcoming environment. “I think it’s very essential for someone like myself,” she said. “I was not raised religious by any means.” She said Chabad offers a space where people can explore their Jewish traditions and spirituality while maintaining their own individual experiences and backgrounds. “I think that’s what Chabad does in a very beautiful, unique way,” Sigal said. For Sigal, the evening was about more than baking. It was an opportunity to reflect before Rosh Hashana and connect with others in the community. “It’s about community, really coming together,” she said. Laura Rosenberg, a Hewlett resident who has been involved with the Chabad of Hewlett for 10 years, said supporting the Jewish community felt particularly meaningful at a time when antisemitism remains a concern. “I think it’s very special, in today’s age, to support the Jewish community because of all the antisemitism,” Rosenberg said. She said the timing of the event, just __________________
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Twenty-five years ago, the sky over Atlantic Beach looked much as it did Friday morning as 50 residents gathered at the village’s 9/11 Memorial to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and honor two local residents who never came home. The Village of Atlantic Beach’s Community Wreath-Laying Ceremony began at 8 a.m. beside Village Hall, bringing residents, village officials and first responders together to remember Neil Levin and Bettina Browne-Radburn, as well as the thousands of victims and first responders affected by the attacks. Trustee Doug Garczynski opened the ceremony by reflecting on the significance of the 25th anniversary. “On this 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on America, we gather to honor the memory of the residents who perished that day, Neil Levin and Bettina Browne-Radburn, and pay tribute to all the victims and first responders whose courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten,” Garczynski said. He also used the occasion to rededicate the village’s memorial park, pledging that the community would continue to preserve it as a place of remembrance. “We would also like to take this opportunity to rededicate this memorial park and pledge to maintain it with the dignity it deserves,” Garczynski said. “Let it be an inviting place of quiet reflection and peace.” Residents participated in a processional walk, accompanying the wreath to the memorial monument honoring Levin and Browne-Radburn. Atlantic Beach Rescue first responders Anthony “Zeke” Rivelli and Carl Schulman escorted the wreath. Twenty-five single white roses were then placed at the base of the monument, one representing each year since the attacks. Deputy Mayor Joseph Pierantoni delivered the keynote address, recalling the lives of the two residents and the community’s connection to the tragedy. “Two names are on this memorial,” Pierantoni said. Browne-Radburn, who was 49, lived in Atlantic Beach with her husband, Ed. She was a lawyer and entrepreneur who found-
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CHACE MORRIS OCEANSIDE Senior FOOTBALL A YEAR AFTER LEADING Nassau County in touchdowns with 28 and rushing for 1,294 yards, Morris picked up where he left off in Oceanside’s season-opening 37-29 victory at Farmingdale Sept. 4. He carried 34 times for 200 yards and two touchdowns as the Sailors kicked off the new season on a winning note. Both of Morris’ scores came in the fourth quater from 10 and 11 yards as the visitors upped their 24-21 halftime lead.
games to watch Thursday, Sept. 17 Boys Soccer: Seaford at V.S. South......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Lawrence at Plainedge ...................5 p.m. Girls Soccer: South Side at Calhoun ...................5 p.m. Girls Soccer: North Shore at Wantagh..................5 p.m. Field Hockey: North Shore at Baldwin ..................5 p.m. Girls Soccer: Lynbrook at Plainedge ....................7 p.m. Girls Soccer: Lawrence at V.S. North ....................7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 18 Football: Mepham at Calhoun ........................3:30 p.m. Football: Seaford at EastRock/WestHemp ...........6 p.m. Football: Division at Plainedge .......................6:30 p.m. Football: Sewanhaka at Wantagh ........................7 p.m. Football: C.S. Harbor at Malverne .......................7 p.m. Football: Oyster Bay at Lawrence .........................5 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19 Football: V.S. Central at New Hyde Park ...............1 p.m. Football: East Meadow at Uniondale ..............1:30 p.m. Football: Locust Valley at Lynbrook .................1:30 p.m. Football: Kennedy at Long Beach ...................1:30 p.m. Football: Bethpage at Elmont .........................1:30 p.m. Football: Baldwin at Carey ..............................1:30 p.m. Football: Clarke at South Side .............................2 p.m. Football: MacArthur at Garden City ......................3 p.m.
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Hewlett boys soccer has made the most of mixed results early and is gradually sharpening into a playoff contender in Nassau Class AA. Several players have already established themselves as key playmakers, but the Bulldogs are still working toward their final form. “We lost a lot of key players last year, and we have a young team,” coach Jesse Corben said. “We have a couple of 10th graders that we pulled up, and we’re not just pulling them up to practice with us. They’re playing almost every minute of the games, so we’re just trying to get them to adjust to the speed of the varsity game.” In three games, Hewlett attained three vastly different results. The Bulldogs decisively took down local rival Lynbrook 6-2 in their season opener, went down by even more in a 5-0 defeat to South Side, and then wore down Malverne/East Rockaway for a 1-0 victory. Hewlett’s leading scorer early on has been sophomore striker Dominic Pino-Masenko, who cashed in twice against Lynbrook and scored the decisive goal against Malverne/East Rockaway. “He checks all the boxes,” Corben said. “He just has a good sense for finding the back of the net. He works really hard, and he’s one of those 10th graders that we brought up that has made an immediate impact.” Pino-Masenko is joined on offense by senior Alan Traktenberg, Hewlett’s leading scorer last year. Senior mid-
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which could further bolster the Bulldogs’ midfield. So far, Hewlett has had to lean on three different goalkeepers, a clear sign of early adjustments. Junior Daniel Galla was expected to be the starter but will have to miss time, leaving the role to Chase Rivas, who blanked Malverne/East Rockaway in his first start Sept. 9. With both goalkeepers unavailable for the season opener Aug. 31, junior captain Ron Tamir filled in as an emergency option, proving a great deal of versatility in a runaway win. Typically a defenseman, Tamir forms a stout back line with senior captain Natanel Bargig, a center-back capable of extending his duties beyond his side of the field. The passionate leader earned the lone assist to Pino-Masenko in the win over Malverne/ East Rockaway. “He just loves the game,” Corben said of Bargig. “He plays with so much passion, and you can see it in his face.” Tamir and Bargig are joined on defense by sophomore James Becker, who has made “an immediate impact,” and senior Salim Kaptan. Junior midfielder Fernando Cantor Moran has proven to be a defensive asset as well, while senior Uriel Hillel has moved from the back line to left wing to contribute more on offense. In the win over Lynbrook, Corben got the chance to show off some of Hewlett’s depth. Senior Ilay Ashtar and junior Nico Pantano both scored goals off the bench, while junior Christian Mentor earned two assists.
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For the first time in nearly four years, Lawrence football is in the win column. The Golden Tornadoes secured the storied program’s 550th all-time victory Thursday afternoon, defeating Oyster Bay/Friends Academy in a 38-36 thriller. “Tears of joy and pure exhaustion,” a jubilant Lawrence head coach Akym Land said. “It doesn’t feel real yet. To see our kids celebrate and embrace each other was pretty special. We’ve been rolling with the punches and been through a lot together.” Quarterback Khalil Brassell hit Tristian Darwin on a 14-yard touchdown pass and added the eventual game-winning 2-point conversion with 30 seconds remaining as Lawrence snapped a 28-game losing streak following a roller coaster preseason that included the cancellation of all home games for a second straight year and unstable participation numbers.
Those numbers rose to as high as 22 on the first day of classes and 16 took the field — the minimum allowed to avoid a forfeit — for the opener as Land said six kids still hadn’t reached the minimum 10 practices to suit up for a game. Lawrence’s last win came Oct. 1, 2022. “The perseverance these kids have shown is incredible,” said Land, who’s assisted by Danny Amaya, Brandon Patterson and Rob Verone. “A lot of them haven’t won a football games in their lives.” Brassell, a senior, threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns and also added a rushing score and a pair of two-point conversions, both in the fourth quarter. On defense, he had a pair of interceptions including the game-sealing pick in the closing seconds. “This is the feeling we want every time we step on the field,” Brassell said. “We wanted no part of overtime, so it was great to get the conversion. It was a read-option and I just followed Jeremiah [Ulloa] into the end zone.”
In addition to Darwin, a senior who had 9 receptions for 129 yards, Brassell hooked up with senior Dajahn Harris and sophomore Timothy Jiminez on scoring tosses. Harris had a 72-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter and finished with 97 receiving yards. Jiminez had Lawrence’s first touchdown of the season from 27 yards out. “Offensively, we look pretty good,” Land said. “We have some things to clean up on defense and getting a few more bodies for the next game will help.” Junior tailback Dilon Harris had a rushing touchdown and a 2-point conversion run. Senior Arnold Hernandez also had a 2-point conversion as the Golden Tornadoes had no options in the kicking department. Senior two-way lineman Anthony Martinez had 9 tackles to lead the defense, while senior linebacker Michael Merritt added 5 stops. The teams meet again in two weeks in Oyster Bay. Next up for Lawrence is a trip to Carle Place next Friday at 7 p.m.
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Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel is seeking his ninth term representing the 7th Legislative District, with public safety, the cost of living and preserving the character of the Five Towns among the issues he says remain most important to him. Kopel, 75, has lived in Lawrence since 1987, and has represented the district since 2010. He now serves as the Legislature’s presiding officer. Asked what he is most focused on as he seeks another term, Kopel kept his answer simple. “It’s a matter of public safety and costs,” he said. “We work on that.” Those priorities, he said, touch many of the issues district residents face, from emergency services and law enforcement to taxes and maintaining local infrastructure. Kopel added that he wants to keep county expenses and taxes manageable while maintaining the services residents rely on. He noted that sales taxes are an important source of county revenue, and that economic growth can help generate revenue without an increase in property taxes. “Sales tax is a large source of income for the county,” he said. “And that comes from growth, which is not painful, as opposed to increasing taxes directly, which is sometimes painful.” Public safety remains a particular concern for Kopel, who said that the county has strong law enforcement leadership, and praised Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and officers in the local precincts. Combating antisemitism, Kopel said, requires both enforcement and education, particularly as incidents of hatred continue to affect communities across the
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Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel, the incumbent in the 7th District, is seeking re-election in November. region. “You’re always going to have the world’s oldest hatred, unfortunately,” he said. “But political leadership is there.” Kopel also pointed to funding for emergency services as one way in which the county directly supports public safety. He cited assistance for local ambulance services and marine rescue operations.
Another issue he continues to focus on is the preservation of the Five Towns’ suburban character, particularly as development and traffic increase. “You’ve got congestion issues,” Kopel said. “And you’ve got overbuilding. It’s happening.” Existing infrastructure, he said, is struggling to accommodate the growth. “The infrastructure was built 100 years ago, give or take, around there, and it really can’t support too much more,” he said. “And there’s no room to expand it.” Kopel said he wants to continue pushing back against development that he believes places additional pressure on roads and other infrastructure. “I just want to try to preserve the way of life that people have moved out here to obtain,” he said. Kopel has publicly criticized the Peninsula Public Library board of trustees, and said he believes the library needs state attention. He said he has worked with state and local elected officials to raise concerns. “I think the situation is awful,” he said. “They’ve been effectively, in my opinion, destroying the place.” After more than a decade in office, Kopel said he continues to run because he believes he can still contribute. “As long as I’m able to help people and do it effectively, that would be a reason,” he said. “And at the point when I’m not, that’s when it stops.”
Doug Segan campaigns on health and safety By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Dr. Doug Segan, a 71-year-old Woodmere native and a longtime emergency medicine physician, is challenging Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel for the 7th District seat, saying his medical and legal background would bring a different perspective to county government. “I believe that I have a unique skill set,” Segan said. Segan spent 35 years working in emergency medicine, at hospitals in Michigan and several Naval facilities. He has taught first-year medical students at Hofstra University’s Zucker School of Medicine for a decade. “There are many issues in Nassau County that impact on health,” Segan said. “To just name a few, car accidents, violent crime, all sorts of pollution, overcrowded housing.” He cited a recent conversation with a 911 operator about staffing shortages as an example of why he believes his medical expertise could be valuable in the Legislature. “If a person had to be on hold four minutes for a 911 call, I’m not sure the average member of the … Legislature understands four minutes for a medical emergency is an eternity,” he said. “You have somebody in cardiac arrest, four minutes is the difference between brain recovery and not.” Affordability, Segan said, is the issue residents raise most often as he campaigns door to door. “This is their main concern: How do I afford to stay in this home in Nassau County?” he said. Public safety is another major priority for Segan, who said his years in emergency rooms have made the consequences of crashes and violent crime personal.
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Woodmere native Doug Segan, Kopel’s Democratic challenger, has made a career in emergency medicince, and, he said, “I believe that I have a unique skill set.” “These issues are not theoretical statistics or buzzwords,” he said. “I’ve told people that they’ve lost a loved one due to violent crime. I’ve told people they lost a loved one in a car accident. Those conversations
stay with me forever.” Road conditions, speeding, poor roadway lighting, potholes and a lack of sidewalks are among the concerns he has heard about from residents. “Public safety is government’s number one responsibility to our citizens,” he said. Segan also said that protecting houses of worship and combating antisemitism and other hate crimes would be priorities if he were elected. “People have to feel safe when they enter their house of worship,” he said. “People should not be afraid to go to their house of worship for fear of being attacked.” Elected officials, he added, should lower the temperature of political rhetoric. “Our leaders have to tone down the rhetoric, to set an example,” Segan said. He also wants to support police and volunteer firefighters, and has visited several firehouses, Volunteers need additional help with recruitment and retention, he said. “It’s a big ask for someone to be a volunteer firefighter,” he said. “Training, the time, the interruption of sleep and work and family life. It’s a big ask. And we should show our appreciation.” Asked about development, Segan said he supports what he called smart and careful growth rather than either unrestricted construction or no development. “We have massive traffic problems on West Broadway and Broadway already,” he said. “We have problems with flooding, and we have to be very respectful of our green spaces.” Ultimately, Segan said, his campaign is centered on utilizing his professional experience to benefit residents. “Public health, affordability, public safety,” he said. “Those would be my three top priorities from Day One.”
Molloy is among Time’s top 100 colleges bkacharaba@liherald.com
Molloy University has been named to Time magazine’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges list for 2026-27, placing No. 85 among the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation. Molloy was one of 14 New York institutions on the list, and the only Long Island college or university to receive the distinction. It was recognized alongside Columbia University, Barnard College and New York University. Time evaluated colleges based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness to students. Student outcomes accounted for 75 percent of an institution’s overall score, including graduation rates, graduate earnings and economic value for students. The remaining 25 percent of the score factored in educational costs, student resources and demand. Molloy earned an overall score of 79.93. For President James Lentini, the recognition came as a surprise, because the university was not asked to submit information. “It was totally a surprise to me,” Lentini said. “They did their own research by pulling up return-on-investment info and all kinds of metrics that are out there that people can find, and so, yeah, it was a surprise.” Lentini said that
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Molloy University is ranked No. 85 among the nation’s top 100 colleges and universities in Time magazine’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges list for 2026-27. Time used information including the cost of tuition, graduation rates and graduate salaries. “A lot of this data is available publicly through something called IPEDS” — the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System — “which is a system we all have to report to,” he said. “It was a pleasant surprise.”
The recognition follows another national ranking based on student outcomes. Lentini noted that Molloy was ranked No. 75 by the Wall Street Journal last year. “It was great that these two publications, and this one being Time, are the same kind of results based on student outcomes,” he said.
The distinction, Lentini added, reflects Molloy’s focus on students. “It says a lot about what we’re doing here and the high quality of the work, and what we’re doing for our students here,” he said. “We have the kind of institution that offers degrees where they’re highly regarded in health care and the arts and business and education, and it just speaks highly of the work that’s happening at Molloy.” Lentini attributed the success of the university’s students in part to its mission and student support. “I think we’re a different kind of place,” he said. “Our mission, being a Catholic school, I think the kind of care our students get, the kind of way we treat each other, the attention we pay to each student, I think it’s a lot missionbased, and I think it speaks to retention rates and graduation rates. “Those kinds of things speak to the fact that our students feel a sense of belonging here,” he added. “They stay, and they get nurtured in a way where they succeed when they graduate.” Time’s recognition, Lentini said, could bring attention from prospective students and families. “I think it should give [us] a boost,” he said. “We’re right in the backyard of a lot of these great students, so we’re worth a look from all these students, and we hope that more recognition will even take us further.”
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Women from across Long Island came together for a Canasta, Tennis & Pickle Ball Tournament at Atlantic Beach Tennis Center on Aug. 26.
A day of tennis, canasta & pickle ball in A. B. The Atlantic Beach Tennis Center hosted a Canasta, Tennis & Pickle Ball Tournament on Aug. 30, bringing residents together for a day of friendly competition and socializing. Participants could take part in all three events or choose just one. The day began with tennis from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by the Canasta Tournament from noon to 3 p.m. and pickleball from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The Canasta Tournament featured a $20 buyin, while players of all experience levels were encouraged to participate. The event offered a mix of cards and racquet sports, giving friends, neighbors and families an opportunity to spend the day together. Organizers encouraged participants to bring a partner, their game and a smile as the tournament combined competition with camaraderie at the Atlantic Beach Tennis Center. — Melissa Berman
Ellen Koch of Atlantic Beach prepared to serve the ball and begin a game of tennis.
Lori Pepper of Atlantic Beach, left, Zina Suesserman from Atlantic Beach Beth Greene from Atlantic Beach and Barbara Borden were all smiles after their pickle ball game.
Lauren Moore of Long Beach, left, Michele Robinson from Boynton Beach, Anna Wilson from East Rockaway and Janet Deutsch from Roslyn posed with their tennis racquets after their match.
In between tennis and pickle ball matches, the women played in a canasta tournament where there was a $20 buy-in to play.
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U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, top center, joined religious and advocacy leaders on Sept. 9 to call for passage of the bipartisan Right to Worship Act. ular courage as you enter your synagogue, church, mosque, temple, mandir or gurdwara,” he said. The legislation would establish a 100foot zone around pedestrian and vehicular entrances to houses of worship, beginning one hour before a scheduled service and ending an hour afterward. Within that area, conduct intended to hinder, deter, threaten or intimidate people attending services would be prohibited. Peaceful expression protected by the First Amendment would remain protected. Violations would carry civil penalties, with fines ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for repeat offenses. The measure would also allow affected worshippers
to pursue civil action, and permit the U.S. attorney general and state attorneys general to bring cases against violators. The Right to Worship Act grew out of Suozzi’s SACRED Act — Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption — which he introduced in April, and which included criminal penalties. Negotiations over the legislation, he said, centered on balancing two constitutional rights, freedom of speech and freedom of worship. “Finding a balance between the two is a real challenge,” he said. “It’s why it hasn’t been done — it’s why it’s been controversial.”
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More than two dozen religious leaders representing a number of faiths stood together at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center last week as U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi called for passage of federal legislation intended to protect people from intimidation and harassment at religious services. Suozzi highlighted the bipartisan, bicameral Right to Worship Act at a Sept. 9 news conference at the center in Glen Cove. Alan Mindel, chairman of HMTC’s board of directors, said that protecting religious freedom is central to the organization’s mission. “This bill grants necessary protections to houses of worship so as to protect the constitutional rights of freedom of religion granted to all Americans,” Mindel said. “In the current climate, where people have been obstructed from entering their house of worship, this new law will allow each American, regardless of faith, to freely enter their church, synagogue or mosque for their constitutionally protected right to pray, without obstruction or harassment.” Suozzi said that people should not have to put themselves at risk simply to practice their faith. “Exercising your right to worship should not require you to exhibit partic-
Suozzi eventually joined Republican Rep. Brad Knott, of North Carolina, to develop a single proposal that could attract broader support. The House legislation is accompanied by a Senate measure backed by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin, of Michigan. “You shouldn’t have to show courage to go attend your religious services,” Suozzi said. Brandi Katz Rubin, the Anti-Defamation League’s New York/New Jersey deputy regional director, said that harassment at houses of worship has made such protections increasingly important. “No one should have to push through a hostile crowd, shout over a bullhorn or endure targeted threats while simply trying to enter a house of worship and pray,” Katz Rubin said. The ADL, she added, recorded nearly 530 incidents of antisemitic harassment at synagogues nationwide in 2025, along with dozens of protest-related incidents. According to Suozzi, there was discussion of moving the legislation through the Senate as early as this month. If that doesn’t happen, he said supporters could pursue passage during the lame-duck session in November or December. “We really want to get it done this year,” he said, citing momentum from religious organizations and lawmakers in both parties.
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Chief of Atlantic Beach Rescue Danny Hamelburg, left, Deputy Chief of Atlantic Beach Rescue Zeke Rivelli, Deputy Chief of Atlantic Beach Rescue Nat Etrog, Frank Scobbo and Kevin Ohara at the 13th annual EMS Water Rescue Training on Aug. 30.
A. B. hosts 13th annual EMS Water Safety Training Atlantic Beach Rescue held its 13th annual EMS Water Safety and Rescue Training on Aug. 30, bringing emergency responders together for hands-on training focused on water rescues and safety. The annual exercise gives EMS members an opportunity to practice responding to emergencies in the water and prepare for the unique challenges that can arise along the South Shore. Participants reviewed rescue techniques and worked together in simulated scenarios designed to strengthen communication, coordination and response times. The training is particularly important for communities such as Atlantic Beach, where residents and visitors spend much of the summer near the ocean, beaches and waterways. The annual program also serves as a reminder of the importance of preparedness for local emergency responders. Through continued training, Atlantic Beach EMS members work to ensure they are ready to respond quickly and effectively when a water-related emergency occurs, helping keep beachgoers and residents safe. — Melissa Berman
Ryan Greenberg, left, and his son Jett demonstrated the proper technique on how to dive into the water to save someone in an emergency.
Mike Urra, right, used the jet ski to show how a save is done with it and how the person would be brought in on it.
Attendees practiced all different types of rescues and how to use the backboard to case of a head, neck or spinal injury.
Volunteers took turns practicing how to turn a water raft back over if it flips in the water.
Trucking program at NCC offers fresh start By JULIA GILLEGO jgillego@liherald.com
Rebound on the Road celebrated the graduation of its sixth cohort at Nassau Community College earlier this month, recognizing students who completed an intensive program designed to prepare them for careers in commercial trucking while providing support focused on mental health, recovery and personal growth. The graduation, on Sept. 3, marked more than the completion of an eightweek training program. It represented a new beginning for many participants. The program, founded by former NBA star Jayson Williams, is a partnership between Rebound on the Road, Nassau County and NCC. The program offers vocational training to people seeking a second chance, helping participants earn commercial driver’s licenses. For Jerry Kornbluth, NCC’s vice president of community and government relations, the most meaningful part of the ceremony was seeing how much the students had changed over the course of eight weeks. “And when you see them, eight weeks later, at a graduation, and what they’re saying to the other people, and the camaraderie that they built, and the family that they built, they’re going to
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Emil Arthur-Ricketts celebrating his completion of the Rebound on the Road program at Nassau Community college with his father, Martin Ricketts. stay forever,” Kornbluth said. “They’re never going to go back to their old ways.” The program, Williams said, emphasizes professionalism, safety and discipline. Participants train in driving, pretrip inspections and other skills needed to become commercial drivers. But the program also places a strong emphasis on mental health. Students began their mornings with time devoted
to reflection and discussion with mental health professionals before moving into their driving lessons. “I don’t want to put them behind 80,000 pounds if they’re not feeling it,” Williams said. “The psychiatrist and the psychotherapist are very important in what we do.” The combination of training and support, he added, helps turn the participants not only into better drivers, but
professionals prepared for long-term careers. “The thing I’m most proud of is that we become family here,” Williams said. That sense of community was echoed by graduate Emil Arthur-Ricketts, who said the program gave students an environment in which they could support one another while working toward a common goal. “I really enjoyed it,” Arthur-Ricketts said. “I love the fact that it’s family-oriented. It’s more than just trucking itself. It’s really about people coming together — brotherhood, fatherhood — and we all have a common goal in life.” The impact of the program extends beyond graduation day. Kornbluth said that more than 100 students who have graduated from the program have gone on to work driving trucks throughout the United States. Williams said that graduates also remain connected, returning to support one another and helping open doors for future cohorts. For the students celebrating at NCC, the ceremony marked both an ending and a beginning: the end of eight weeks of demanding training, and the start of careers built on responsibility, stability and the promise of a second chance. For more information, visit ReboundontheRoad.org.
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approved residential units will be owned from rental units owned by one entity to condominium units owned individually.” Converting the project from apartments to condominiums, Bonesso added, would give people an opportunity to own homes and create long-term stability in the community. The proposed conversion would also make the development ineligible for tax benefits through the Town of Hempstead’s Industrial Development Agency’s payment-in-lieu-of-taxes program, according to the developer. Several residents spoke in favor of the condominium proposal, pointing to the opportunity for homeownership and for older community members to downsize while remaining in Lawrence. Shoshana Tauber, a resident of the village for three decades, said she has lived in a co-op building on Central Avenue for 12 years. She said she wanted to downsize from her single-family home while remaining in the community she loved. “Some of my neighbors are also people like myself, who have lived in the community in a one-family home, [with] both their children, and were ready to move out of their home, but not ready to move out of Lawrence Village and their community,” Tauber said. “There are many seniors in our community. Their
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Tommy Lieberman, at lectern, before a crowded room of Lawrence residents, is the developer of the Pearsall Project. children live here, and they would like to stay in the community. So I speak for those people: We need condos and not rental apartments.” Saul Friedman, who lives on Stuyvesant Place, also spoke about the opportunity for families to remain in the community. “I know a lot of younger families, with kids who grew up in Lawrence, and would love nothing more to come back and raise their families here the same way I was able to,” Friedman said. “But for that to happen, there needs to be a
healthy supply of homes available. And I think the condo option can actually help create that.” Other residents said they opposed the development, raising concerns about traffic and infrastructure in the area. Judy Bernstein argued that the area was becoming overdeveloped and losing its suburban character. “Both streets are very narrow,” Bernstein said of Rockaway Turnpike and Pearsall Avenue. “Just one accident in this neighborhood throws this entire area into turmoil.”
Others voiced concerns about the potential strain on the water and sewer systems. Bonesso responded that the Nassau County Department of Public Works and Liberty Water had determined that both systems had adequate capacity for the development. The planning board said it would announce a decision at a later date. Members declined further comment. Have an opinion about the Pearsall Project? Send a letter to mberman@ liherald.com.
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Aiming to ease emissions on Car Free Day By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com
Long Island residents are being encouraged to rethink how they get around when the region marks its 14th annual Car Free Day, an initiative in which participants are asked to replace at least one trip made alone by car with a sustainable option. Car Free Day, on Sept. 22, is observed in cities around the world. Long Island joined the movement 13 years ago with a campaign focused on raising awareness of transportation choices and measuring emissions saved when people leave their cars behind. Mindy Germain, co-chair of Car Free Day LI and program manager for Transit Solutions, said the goal is not for participants to eliminate driving for an entire day. “All we ask you to do is swap out one drive-alone car trip,” Germain said. That could mean walking to a store, taking the train or bus, bicycling, or sharing a ride with someone who would otherwise drive separately. Organizers measure the emissions saved through pledges received leading up to the event, and calculate the total for Long Island. Germain said the campaign had already reached about 75 tons of saved emissions based on those pledges. Transportation, she said, accounts for about a third of the emissions con-
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The Long Island Rail Road is among the transportation alternatives that Car Free Day LI organizers hope more residents will consider on Sept. 22. tributing to Long Island’s environmental impact, making alternatives to driving important for air quality and efforts to slow global warming. Participation this year is on pace to reach 5,000 pledges, which Germain said would be the most since the pandemic. She also pointed to changing patterns in transit use. In June, the Long Island
Rail Road recorded 5 million rides, a record, with many trips for purposes other than commuting. People are increasingly using the railroad for leisure, she said, while students use it to travel to the city for internships and programs. Family ridership has also increased thanks to an LIRR program that allows
children 17 or younger to ride for $1 when accompanied by a parent. For Germain, the most meaningful measure of success is seeing people actually using alternatives to driving. “What really is exciting to me is seeing that 20-something-year-old take the NICE bus to get to Farmingdale State College,” she said, referring to the Nassau Inter-County Express bus service, “or to see the employees at Northwell Health walk to lunch that day, the actions themselves, and the excitement it generates.” While Car Free Day is held once a year, Germain said the coalition promoting it works throughout the year with municipalities, transit partners, academic institutions and health care organizations. Improving transportation choices, she said, can also expand mobility for people who don’t drive, including older adults who have stopped driving and younger people who can’t afford cars. “I think that mobility offers so much freedom,” Germain said. People who live or work in Nassau or Suffolk counties can take participate by making a pledge on the Car Free Day LI website. Participants can also enter a raffle for prizes, including two hybrid bicycles, a Lululemon bundle and an LIRR weekly ticket. More information, and the pledge form, are available at CarFreeDayLI.com.
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he music — that’s what keeps him coming back MARY TRAVIS Wife, Randy Travis
Randy Travis’s music lives on, forever and ever
‘More Life’ tour features country star and guest vocalist, James Dupré By JORDAN VALLONE
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ountry Music Hall of Fame legend Randy Travis is bringing one of the final dates of his acclaimed “More Life” tour to Long Island, wrapping up an emotional two-year run that has taken the show to 54 cities across 24 states. The dynamic performance arrives at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Sept. 25. The show begins at 8 p.m. Travis’s four-decade long career generated iconic No. 1 hits, including “Forever and Ever, Amen,” “On The Other Hand,” and “Three Wooden Crosses,” among others. While Travis no longer performs due to the side effects of a stroke he survived in 2013, he joins his wife, Mary Travis, on stage throughout the show, interacting with fans and celebrating his music alongside longtime members of his band and guest vocalist James Dupré.
Randy Travis carries his country music legacy forward
Travis, 67, is a North Carolina native whose music helped usher in a new traditionalist movement of modern country music when he released. Recognized for his baritone voice and an earnest approach to music, he won backto-back Country Music Association Song of the Year awards in 1986 and 1987. The seven-time Grammy award winner has sold sold over 25 million albums, generating 23 No. 1 hits and 31 Top 10s. He was named a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1986 and inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016. Though a near-fatal stroke has left him unable to perform, Travis’s recovery and commitment to his fans and music has inspired many. “The music — that’s what keeps him coming back,” Mary Travis told the Herald on a call with the country music legend. “That was Randy’s heart, his soul. That’s all he ever wanted to do was make music.” In 2024, Travis released “Where That Came From” through Warner Records Nashville, his
first new recording in over a decade, developed through the use of artificial intelligence software which helped recreate his vocals. It was overlaid on an existing recording of the song from his longtime collaborator, Dupré. Dupré, 42, of Louisiana, became a YouTube sensation in 2007 which led to a performance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Since then, he’s released multiple albums, appeared on NBC’s “The Voice” in 2015, and was eventually handpicked by Travis and his wife in 2019 to be the guest vocalist for the “More Life” tour. Dupré and Travis first worked together for a 2015 film, “The Price,” which tells the story of an aging country music singer aspiring to reconnect with his son. Years later, when Travis’s team discussed the possibly of him touring again, Dupré emerged as the best choice for long-term collaboration. “When Tony Conway, Randy’s manager said, several years after the stroke, ‘If we wanted to go back on the road, who would you have sing the music?’ — we immediately said James Dupré,” Mary recounts. “We remembered the connection that the two of them had, and it has proved correct. When you see the two on stage, you can see the relationship and the magnetism. It just works perfectly.” • Friday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. Dupré’s collaboration with Travis, and the release of “Where That • Tickets begin at $35 per person Came From,” helped launch a new chapter of advocacy for Travis and • Flagstar at Westbury Music his wife, who used the song as a platform to champion creators’ rights Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, and responsible AI protections for artists. Westbury “It was a good way to introduce AI to be used in a good way,” • Visit RandyTravis.com for Mary says.“Randy’s heart and soul was still in it. He’s still involved with more details the production of it. It’s not taking his voice and using it and abusing it in some other realm.”
About the ‘More Life’ tour
Travis’s tour debuted as “The Music of Randy Travis,” but last year, his team changed the name to the “More Life” tour. “More Life” was one of the last songs Travis recorded before his stroke. “When we were in the hospital, it kept me going because it’s such a beautiful song,” Mary says. “We decided to name the tour ‘More Life’ because that’s what we felt like we got — more life — as a gift.” She describes the show as more than a “regular concert.” Travis’s songs are performed by Dupré, alongside members of his original band, but there’s also videos of Travis shown to the crowd spanning the entire length of his career. Mary also joins Travis and Dupré on stage to tell stories about her husband and his music. “It’s very interactive,” Mary says “It’s almost like a biopic of Randy Travis. It’s not just a concert — it’s a story, and it’s sad, it’s sweet, it’s happy. It’s just Randy Travis, and it’s a beautiful thing.” Travis’s team looks forward to bringing the show to Long Island and sharing his music and life with many longtime fans. “We get to play at some of the neatest (theaters), which I think is kind of cool, because of Randy Travis and the nostalgia of Randy Travis, and the years he’s been here to raise a lot of us on his music,” Mary says, “and Westbury’s a perfect place for us to land over there in Long Island with you all.”
“Wonderboy,” his all-new live tour. Packed with audience participation, sly improv, and his signature realitytwisting illusions, Carbonaro, from the star of truTV’s “The Carbonaro Effect,” delivers a high-energy, laugh-filled experience for all ages. Part magician, part comedian, all mischief-maker — “Wonderboy” is where magic is the superpower, laughter is the sidekick and reality doesn’t stand a chance. The multitalented actor-magician-comedian has built a career turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. He’s made millions laugh in astonishment by blending quick-witted comedy with jaw-dropping illusions in everyday settings. This tour is where audiences discover him as the Hero of Mischief, in a world where magic is the superpower and laughter is the sidekick.
Friday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
Eddie Griffin Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt! Over his decades-long career, Eddie Griffin has become known for his sharp social commentary and animated storytelling. The popular comedian-turned-actor blends personal experiences with cultural observations and shifts seamlessly from biting satire to playful crowd work, making him a consistent draw for live audiences nationwide. Acclaimed for his appearances in “Deuce Bigalow, Male Gigolo,” “Chappelle’s Show,” 2018’s “A Star Is Born,”and star of “Undercover Brother,” he’s praised for razor-sharp wit, spot-on impersonations and unmatched stage presence.
Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Tickets available at LiveNation.com. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.
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The Lawrence Board of Trustees hold their next meeting. All are encouraged to attend to hear monthly updates, express issues/ grievances and learn about what is going on in your village.
• Where: 1 Johnson Place, Woodmere • Time: Noon-1 p.m. • Contact: (516) 792-4800
• Where: 196 Central Ave., Lawrence • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 239-4600
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Adults ages 50 and older are invited to attend the free Long Island Herald Senior Health and Beyond Expo at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center. With exhibitors and resources focused on health, wellness and financial planning, along with refreshments, giveaways and opportunities to connect with local organizations and service providers. The Expo is designed to help seniors and their families learn about programs and services that support healthy, active living. • Where: 111 N. Oceanside Road, Rockville Centre • Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Contact: Register at Eventbrite or call (516) 569-4000
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‘We the People’
Battle of the Decades
Take a musical journey through three unforgettable eras at Battle of the Decades at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University. The high-energy tribute concert features Radio Gold performing hits from the 1970s, Rock of 80’s celebrating the biggest anthems of the 1980s and Reality Bites bringing the sound of the 1990s to life. The evening will also include the presentation of the Ted Fass Music Scholarship to an incoming Molloy University music student. • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
Larson Legacy Concert
Adelphi University’s Larson Legacy Concert Series continues with Jonathan Larson Grant recipient abs wilson. This showcase will be a concert reading of the new musical by Kelly Nowak (story/book/ lyrics by abs wilson, story/music by Adam LaPorte). One summer day in 2005, a teenager goes missing from her small Michigan town and is never found. Some 18 years later, her family sits for interviews about what
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Double Vision
The 1970s and ‘80s come alive when Double Vision brings their “Foreigner Experience” to the Paramount stage. Whether you’re a lifelong Foreigner enthusiast or a newcomer eager to experience the magic of their music, Double Vision promises a night of electrifying entertainment that will leave you singing along and craving more. Composed of some New York City’s top professional rock musicians, the band delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess in bring audiences all the hits from the band that you’ve come to love, while honoring Foreigner and its audience, with a show second to none. The spirit of rock ‘n’ roll lives on, one unforgettable performance at a time, with this group of talented musicians and die-hard Foreigner fans. Double Vision has perfected the art of bringing to life the unforgettable hits that have defined generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. Drawing inspiration from Foreigner’s unmistakable sound and stage presence, Double Vision delivers a performance that pays homage to the band’s legacy while infusing their own charisma and enthusiasm. They are joined by special guest Frontier for an authentic • Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Foreigner and Journey tribute. Sing along to some of the greatest hit tunes, including • Time: 8 p.m. “Juke Box Hero,” “Hot Blooded,” “Cold As Ice,” “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Urgent,” • Contact: ticketmaster.com “Double Vision,” “Head Games,” “Feels Like the First Time,” and more. or paramountny.com
they think happened to her. Did Kelly drown in the nearby lake? Is she alive, trapped within a massive conspiracy? Or .... is she somewhere a little more in between? Framed as a true crime documentary, Kelly Nowak explores the need to hold any kind of tangible truth — no matter the rationality or cost. This 90-minute musical offers a gripping and poignant psychological narrativ that explores how we respond and cope when tragedy unfolds. This is a fascinating theatrical experience worth checking out. • Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City • Time: 3-4:30 p.m. • Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or call (516) 877-4000
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Child Safety Car Seat Check
The TOH Child Safety Car Seat Program offers free inspections by certified technicians. The team will check to ensure that car and booster seats are properly installed, teach parents/caregivers the correct techniques and make sure that your car seat is the best fit for your child. Appointments required.
• Where: Hewlett Point Park, 130 Hewlett Point Ave., Bay Park • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: (516) 538-1900 ext. 7709 or hempsteadny.gov/218/ child-car-seat-safety-program
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Beginner yoga for adults
Join Shari Kaplan for a beginner-friendly yoga class at Peninsula Pubic Library, ideal for those new to yoga, returning to their practice, or looking to strengthen their foundation. With a focus on proper alignment, breath awareness, and mindful movement, each session offers a balanced blend of postures, gentle stretching, and relaxation. Dress in comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat, towel and water. This yoga class is part of a series of individual sessions. If you’d like to attend more than one, register for each date separately. Registration is required.Register only with the intent to attend, as spots are limited. Yoga waiver to be signed prior to the start of the class. • Where: 280 Central Ave., Lawrence • Time: 11 a.m.-noon, through Dec. 22 • Contact: peninsulapublic.org or (516) 967-5777
The Human Dance Project
Explore dance from the comfort of your chair, standing or locomoting at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. In this class, you’ll connect with your body as a tool for self-expression with creative and rhythmic movement that goes beyond traditional dance styles. Designed for people who like to move or who would like to have alternative ways of invigorating their body, building strength and/or increasing stamina and flexibility without a heavy impact on their joints. Individuals can adjust the pace and range of motion according to their abilities. No previous dance experience required. Registration required. Class size is limited to 18 participants. • Where: 1125 Broadway, Hewlett • Time: 7-8 p.m. • Contact: hwpl.org or (516) 3741967
Celebrate 250 years of American independence with an evening of music inspired by the American experience when Old Westbury Gardens ensemble-in-residence Poetica Musica presents We the People: USA at 250. Featuring Poetica Musica artists Barry Crawford (flute), Oren Fader (guitar), William Anderson (guitar), Molly Morkoski (piano), and Eleanor Valkenburg (mezzosoprano), the program showcases works by some of America’s most celebrated composers, including Aaron Copland, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, William Bolcom, Katherine Hoover, and Robert Beaser. Among the highlights are Beaser’s Mountain Songs for flute and guitar, selections from Copland’s vocal repertoire, piano rags by Joplin and Bolcom, and Hoover’s evocative solo flute work Kokopelli. A pre-concert talk begins at 7:30 p.m., Meet-theArtists reception in the West Porch follows performance. $30, $25 seniors and students. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8-9:30 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
Jazzin’ with Richard Elliot
Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz saxophonist Richard Elliot brings his soulful, bluesy sound to the Madison Theatre for an evening of smooth jazz. Elliot, who has scored more than 20 Top 10 smooth jazz singles and has worked with artists including Tower of Power, Natalie Cole and the Pointer Sisters, will perform music from his latest album, “Straight Up Down.” • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
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The HewlettWoodmere school district welcomes all to celebrate Homecoming with a parade that starts at Woodmere Education Center and makes its way to
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY ATCF II NEW YORK LLC, Plaintiff against MINDY TEVEZ INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PROPOSED EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF IRENE APPLEBAUM, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Hersko & Ehrenreich P.C., 555 Willow Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, (516) 942-4216. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 4, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 7, 2026 at 2:00PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York. Premises known as 264 Washington Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516. Sec 39 Block 314 Lot 143. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $8,938.42 plus interest, fees, and costs, and attorney fees. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 606106/2024. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Michael Sepe, Esq., Referee File # 20-5857 162078 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2006KS9 Plaintiff, Against MICHELLE WILLIAMS A/K/A MICHELLE D. WILLIAMS, et al
Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/14/2024, 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 10/7/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 37 Cedar Road, Inwood, New York 11096, 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 Inwood, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Section 40 Block 144 Lot 350 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $524,686.09 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 606755/2022 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. Anthony C. Curcio, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 8/17/2026 File Number: 20-303082 CA 162074
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hewlett Bay Fire District, in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at the District Administration Office, 1180 Broadway, Hewlett, NY, at 7:30 P.M., on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for the purpose of considering the proposed Fire District Budget for the 2027 fiscal year. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the matter will be heard at that time and place. A copy of the proposed 2027 Fire District Budget will be available after October 30, 2026, at the Office of the Town Clerk of
the Town of Hempstead, One Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 on normal business days, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. and at the Office of the Fire District Secretary, 1180 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Hewlett Bay Fire District Dated: September 13, 2025 Michael Ahern, Fire District Secretary 162334
LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will meet in both public and via Zoom on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding a quarterly meeting. Such meeting will allow residents to ask questions of the Board of Trustees on topics of their choosing. All residents wishing to attend via Zoom can visit www.hewlettharbor.go v for instructions. Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York September 10, 2026 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR LISA JAMES, VILLAGE CLERK 162335 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York
on 09/30/2026 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 503/26. NR LAWRENCE - Taco Bell of America, LLC, Install animated, digital menu board sign in conjunction with existing drive-thru window (replace existing menu board)., W/s Rockaway Tpke., 280’ N/o Buena Vista Ave., a/k/a 325 Rockaway Tpke. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P, M. 523/26. 524/26. WOODMERE - Jeffrey Cushner, Special exception to maintain 2nd accessory structure (shed) not permitted in the side yard; Maintain pool equipment not permitted in the side yard., W/s Carol Ct., 350’ S/o Eileen Terr., a/k/a 871 Carol Ct. 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 Lawrence & 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. 162319 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
Gan Chamesh ushers in a new school year Gan Chamesh, of the Chabad of the Five Towns, staff prepared for the new school year with training sessions, including First Aid and CPR instruction, as they worked to ensure they were ready to welcome students. The staff also visited the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, where they prayed for a successful and meaningful year for the Gan Chamesh students. Parents gathered for a well-attended orientation, giving families an opportunity to learn more about the year ahead and prepare for the start of school. The staff was then excited to welcome
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Gan Chamesh staff prepared for the new school year by visiting the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. students into their classrooms and begin the new school year. With preparations complete and students settling into their classrooms, Gan Chamesh said the school year is off to a great start. — Melissa Berman
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LEGAL NOTICE HEWLETT-WOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 JOHNSON PLACE WOODMERE, NEW YORK 11598-1312 LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the HewlettWoodmere Union Free School District, Woodmere, New York 11598-1312 hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: 2026-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SED No. 28-02-14-03-0-002-025 Hewlett Elementary School Contract No. 1 EXTERIOR DOOR REPLACEMENT Contract No. 2 - SITE RECONSTRUCTION Bids will be received up to 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 8, 2026 The mailing envelope and bid envelope must be addressed to: Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District Attn: Business Office / Taliye Corley 1 Johnson Place, Room 308 Woodmere, New York 11598 Complete digital sets of the Contract documents may be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) at the following website www.jagplanroom.com under ‘public projects’ beginning on SEPTEMBER 24, 2026. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from Island Digital Reprographics, 200 Broadhollow Road, Suite One, Farmingdale, New York
11735 (631-753-3000) upon a deposit of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to HEWLETT WOODMERE UFSD. All Bid Addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above referenced website. Bids are to meet all requirements for bids set forth herein, and a bid that does not conform to those requirements may be rejected. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Education reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or noncompliance with the specifications for any bid or bids that are not material in its considered judgment. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids and readvertise for the submission of new proposals and to accept in whole or part any proposal from one or more proposers, which, in the Board’s judgment, is in the best interest of the School District. Bids shall remain firm for a period of forty-five (45) days following the date of the opening and shall thereafter remain firm unless the Bidder provides written notice to the School District’s Purchasing Office that the Bid has been withdrawn. The award of a contract will be made as soon as practicable after the opening of bids. Debra Sheinin, President Board of Education TO BE PUBLISHED: Thursday, September 17, 2026 in the Nassau Herald 162288
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 73-2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 9th day of September 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 73-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 73-2026, to amend Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations Dated: September 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 162313 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against MERWAIS POPAL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern, Lavinthal & Frankenberg, LLC, 103 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 100, Roseland, NJ 07068.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 7, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 16, 2026 at 2:00PM. Premises known as 99 North Strathmore Street, North Woodmere, NY 11581. Sec 39 Block 527 Lot 48. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $383,578.00 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 606624/2025. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Matthew Jesse Zangwill, Esq., Referee File # 202500163 162352 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
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Q. Why is everything so complicated and expensive, just to build a small addition? It has been so frustrating interviewing builders, then needing an architect, then hearing that, even for our little addition, we might face a big delay to get a zoning variance. We just heard that we need something called a drywell, which makes this almost impossible because there really isn’t any place to put one. Do we really need one? Again, why is everything so complicated? When we added to our second floor in 1989, it was nothing like this. A. If you know the expressions “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing” and “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction,” you’ll understand that as time goes by, governing bodies respond to how someone seemed to find a way to twist the meaning of a requirement and manage to get away with something, so they react by making more and onte eeper more strict requirements. Some of those requirements result from the reaction to a catastrophe, such as Superstorm Sandy, that gets twisted back and forth from a tropical storm to a hurricane, depending on who wants to take advantage of the way regulations and insurances define the storm. One mile per hour in wind speed either way meant a difference in eligibility for more coverage, for example, so authorities and insurance companies wanted to close the loopholes. People all over Florida were suddenly hit with fees to cover building assessments after the collapse of the Champlain Towers condominium building in the Miami suburb of Surfside in 2021 — a response to one building. Members of the Surfside building board knew just enough to cause part of the problem but not enough to prevent it, which resulted in an avalanche of new, more restrictive requirements. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and in the case of overreacting regulators, increased regulations make planned projects more expensive and problematic. Your small project gets lumped together in the reaction to larger projects. People have been known to be sent to a zoning hearing because the proposed stone they want to add to the face of their home will mean that their front setback distance will fall below the required distance by 3 or 4 inches. Some municipalities have tried to relieve these zoning board bottlenecks by giving building officials discretion to bypass review boards when the proposal is simple, while others treat each case the same, so that your stone-facing proposal gets scrutinized alongside a proposed shopping center. Some zoning hearings are scheduled without consideration of your simple proposal, so when you get to the hearing, you may find yourself sitting for hours while a shopping center presentation goes ahead of your request. Drywells are deep, concrete-formed basins that collect rainwater on your property, and different communities have their own requirements. Some don’t require them. Others mandate that if you add 50 percent more roof or modify 50 percent of a building, you have to add a drywell. More next week.
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s the effects of PFAS, the socalled “forever chemicals,” become the focus of discussions across the United States — on Long Island because of their impacts on the underground water table, our sole source of potable water — New York state’s attorney general is suing corporations involved with PFAS for allegedly violating a number of state laws. In a suit brought in July in State Supreme Court, Letitia James presented corporate documents as evidence that DuPont and other companies knew about PFAS’ threats to human health and the environment, but pushed products made with them anyway. And last month, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Lee Zeldin, a Suffolk County resident who now heads the Environmental Protection Agency, to, as Newsday reported, take “steps to protect Long Island drinking water from forever chemicals as the agency proposes rollbacks on [their] regulations.” In addition to DuPont, which first developed PFAS in 1938 and patented
them as Teflon, James’s lawsuit charges 3M, Chemours, Corteva and its subsidiary EIDP with violations of state laws, including: “Protection of the State’s Natural Resources Under New York State Constitution and Statutory Law; Public Nuisance Under New York Common Law; Strict Products Liability: Failure to Warn Under New York Common Law.” It also cites the “Green Amendment” to the State Constitution, which “provides that ‘each person shall have a right to clean air and water and a healthful environment.’” The lawsuit states: “As a consequence of the defendants’ manufacture, production, marketing and sale of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — PFAS — for use in consumer products, the State of New York faces threats to human health, widespread contamination, and damage to natural resources on an unprecedented scale.” It continues: “Long after they knew their PFAS were toxic, defendants manufactured and sold these compounds for use in consumer products — including personal, family, and household products like Stainmaster carpets, Scotchgard stain-repellent sprays, grease-resistant coatings for food packaging, cosmetics, and personal care items — that defendants knew would be sold, used,
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and disposed of in New York, thereby exposing people to PFAS and releasing PFAS into New York’s environment.” It goes on: “As the results of defendants’ conduct, PFAS … are in the water we drink, the soil that sustains our crops, the fish we catch, and the air we breathe. … PFAS are highly resistant to degradation in the environment, travel easily through water and air, and bioaccumulate in humans, plants and animals. And: “People exposed to defendants’ PFAS suffer various negative health effects, including higher risks of certain cancers, adverse pregnancy outcomes, liver disease, endocrine disruption, and other increased risks.” As evidence of “knowledge” — that the companies knew about the “severe health and environmental risks” of PFAS — the lawsuit points to numerous corporate documents. DuPont, it says, “knew for decades that PFAS pose substantial dangers to public health and the environment. By 1961 … Dupont’s researchers had concluded that PFOA [a type of PFAS] was toxic … Dupont’s chief toxicologist warned in a memo that products containing PFOA should be ‘handled with extreme care.’ As early as 1966 … DuPont was aware that PFOA could leach into groundwater. … DuPont
.G. Letitia James alleges that companies knew the chemicals’ dangers.
also learned in the 1970s … of the research showing that PFAS had been detected in blood bank samples from the general public. “In 1988,” the suit continues, “DuPont began internally treating PFOA as a possible carcinogen. … In 2000, John R. Bowman … DuPont inhouse counsel wrote … to several colleagues relating to PFOA …‘My gut tells me the biopersistence issue will kill us … We are going to spend millions to defend these lawsuits and have the additional threat of punitive damage.’” A New York Times article on the lawsuit quotes Judith Enck, former director of the EPA region that includes New York state and now president of the organization Beyond Plastics, saying, “This is a blockbuster legal action that should hold these companies accountable for the immense harm caused by their products.” Schumer wrote to Zeldin, “At your confirmation hearing … you told the Senate that you had been a member of the PFAS task force [in Congress], that you voted for the PFAS Action Act, and that addressing PFAS would be a top priority of yours. The proposals now before the agency move in the other direction.” Karl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.
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s a college professor who has long been involved in civic engagement programs and voter education at Nassau Community College, where I’ve taught for 23 years, I look forward to Constitution Week. From Sept. 17 to 23, educators around the country will teach students about the Constitution, their civic rights and responsibilities, and how their voices, and votes, count because they contribute to a stronger democracy for us all. This week, I’ll be focused not only on this bipartisan responsibility, but also on the November midterm elections — and on one of the most frustrating and misunderstood chapters of constitutional history, the saga of the Equal Rights Amendment. If you’re under the impression that equal rights for all citizens, regardless of sex, are the law of the land in the United States, you have plenty of company, but that’s not the case. Even though this landmark leg-
islation has been approved by both houses of Congress and by 38 states — the requisite three-quarters of the states necessary to ratify an amendment — it is still not part of the Constitution. How can this be, when Article V of the Constitution clearly explains the rules by which it can be amended, and Congress and state legislatures have satisfied those rules? The problem is the legislation’s time-limit loophole. In 1972, when both the House of Representatives and the Senate had passed the ERA, it faced a deadline imposed by Congress for the required ratification by the states — first seven years, then extended to 10 years. By the end of that decade, 35 states had approved the amendment, just three states short of what was needed. Its time was up — even if the deadline was nothing more than a provision added by Congress that could, and still can, be removed by a future Congress to move the legislation forward. When three more states ratified the amendment — Nevada (2017), Illinois (2018) and Virginia (2020) — that milestone
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should have been enough to certify the Constitution’s 28th Amendment. But since then, the legislation has stalled in Congress: Opponents have relied on filibusters, pointing to the expired timeline, while advocates have called out the arbitrary nature of the deadline and argued for its revocation. The current national campaign for the ERA, backed by more than 300 organizations across the country and many thousands of people who have signed petitions supporting it, is making a persuasive case to the public — and candidates running for Congress this fall — that amendment requirements have been fulfilled and constitutional equality is long overdue. The nation observed Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26, commemorating the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920. But even the fearless suffragist Alice Paul knew that voting rights were just the beginning of codifying gender equality in the nation’s laws; she knew that grave inequalities remained for women in politics, education, employment and health care.
f you think equal rights for all are enshrined in the Constitution, think again.
That’s why Paul introduced the ERA in 1923, and why gender-equality advocates have introduced it in every congressional session since. Over a century later, it’s time for the ERA to not only be reintroduced in Congress, but also enshrined in the Constitution — ideally by the 120th Congress, which will convene in January. I know that in November, I’ll be voting for candidates who support the work that Paul started — and that the late, great journalist Gloria Steinem continued with her bold exposés on sexual harassment, pay inequality and pregnancy discrimination in Ms. magazine. I’m grateful that my congressional representative, Laura Gillen, is one of 219 U.S. representatives, 53 senators, and all those citizen activists who have affirmed their support for the ERA. Please join this historic campaign, making it clear to our lawmakers that the equal rights movement won’t rest until a future Congress acts. Go to Sign4ERA. org and add your signature. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Constitution Week — and to make history — than that. Susan Cushman, Ph.D., is a professor of English and women’s studies at Nassau Community College and a member of the League of Women Voters of East Nassau.
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ew York lawmakers need to stop pretending that a $1 million home is a mansion. In 1989, when the state created a 1 percent tax on residential properties selling for $1 million or more, the threshold was intended to target luxury homeowners. At the time, it made sense. Thirty-seven years later, it doesn’t. A property on Long Island valued at $1 million back then now costs roughly $4.5 million. On Long Island, $1 million can buy a perfectly ordinary home. In Nassau County, the median home price is now around $880,000, and in Suffolk County, it’s roughly $750,000, both near historic highs. In communities where demand remains strong and inventory remains tight, a $1 million price tag is no longer an indication that someone is purchasing a sprawling estate. It may simply mean they’re buying a house. That’s why the State Legislature should make reforming the so-called mansion tax a priority in 2027. Five major Long Island business organizations — the Association for a Better Long Island, HIA-LI, the Long Island Builders Institute, the Long Island Association and the Long Island Contractors Association — have called for changes to the law. Their proposal deserves serious consideration.
The problem isn’t simply that the threshold is outdated. The structure of the tax is flawed. Once a home reaches $1 million, the additional 1 percent tax applies to the entire purchase price. A house selling for $999,999 doesn’t incur the tax. A house selling for $1 million does — an additional $10,000 charge. That is an illogical cliff. A buyer doesn’t suddenly become wealthy because a home’s sale price crosses an arbitrary line. And on Long Island, where housing costs have risen so dramatically, the tax increasingly falls on middle-class families rather than the ultra-wealthy buyers the law was designed to target. New York already collects a transfer tax on real estate transactions. The additional $10,000 on a $1 million purchase isn’t insignificant, particularly when buyers are already dealing with high mortgage costs, property taxes, insurance, maintenance and closing expenses. There is a legitimate argument for taxing luxury real estate. New York needs revenue, and those who can afford exceptionally expensive homes can reasonably be asked to contribute more. But that argument falls apart when the definition of luxury becomes disconnected from reality. The Legislature shouldn’t eliminate the mansion tax. It should modernize it.
First, lawmakers should substantially increase the threshold to reflect today’s housing market. Second, they should index that threshold to inflation or an appropriate measure of housing prices, so the law doesn’t become obsolete again. And third, they should seriously consider regional thresholds, because $1 million means something very different in Manhattan, Nassau County and upstate New York. The goal should be a tax that targets genuine luxury purchases — not families buying modest homes in one of the nation’s most expensive housing markets. The state cannot simultaneously complain about its high cost of living and defend a tax structure that adds thousands of dollars to the cost of buying a home simply because the housing market has appreciated. If New York wants more people to live, work and raise families here, it should be looking for ways to make homeownership more attainable, not preserving arbitrary barriers created nearly four decades ago. The Legislature has had plenty of time to reconsider the mansion tax. Now it should do so. In 1989, $1 million could make you the owner of a Long Island mansion. Today, it may simply make you a homeowner. New York’s tax policy should reflect that reality.
tury. And we should not forget that 9/11 ended the brief era of bipartisan fiscal responsibility between 1997 and 2000 in which we balanced the national budget. With the national debt now over $40 trillion, it seems there are errors to be corrected, and that we are not economically ready for any future
hostilities. The 9/11 Commission’s investigation found multiple points of failure, producing a homeland security conglomerate supposedly having greater unity and foresight. That agency, by many reports, has been distracted, diminished and diverted. If so, the nation has forgotten the most basic Boy
letters Ways to meaningfully remember Sept. 11 To the Editor: How, the Herald asked in its editorial last week (“Twenty-five years later, we remember”), do we remember Sept. 11 in a meaningful way? One way, I suggest, is to learn from the mistakes made then to avoid repetition. It was novel attack, and the next will be as well, probably by drone, infection or massive infrastructure hack. The list of lessons is long. I’ll mention a few. Next time, the legislative branch should not surrender so much authority to the executive; the former still has not recovered. The distinction between criminal acts and acts of war was lost, and must be clarified lest it be abused again. It must be resolved that no war be declared against abstractions like “terror,” “radical Islam,” “antifa” or for “prevention,” for such amorphisms are easily dressed in new clothes. We have learned, I hope, that no future authorization of the use of military force should be granted without terms of use, including dates of expiration or renewal, and progress reports. The last AUMF has been made a standing license for a series of costly and fruitless abuses over the past quarter-cen-
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t sounds reasonable. Almost selfevident. And it has become a familiar response to concerns about increasingly aggressive government enforcement. Why worry about ICE? If you’re a citizen, if you’re here legally, what’s the problem? Why object to greater scrutiny of voter rolls? If you’re legally eligible to vote, you have nothing to fear. Except that isn’t how government power works. The statement assumes that only people who have done something wrong will ever be questioned, investigated, detained or frightened. Innocent people, apparently, will somehow be recognized as innocent before anyone bothers them. But being innocent doesn’t prevent the government from suspecting you of wrongdoing, or even arresting you. The government may target people not because they have committed a crime, but to make examples of them, intimidate others, or silence those they regard as troublesome or subversive. Sometimes suspicion begins with little more than how someone looks or speaks. And once you become a suspect, your innocence doesn’t protect you from
being stopped, questioned, searched, detained or required to prove who you are. Being innocent may determine how an encounter with government ends. It doesn’t guarantee that the encounter never begins. That matters as we approach the midterm elections. The Trump administration has undertaken an extraordinary effort to identify noncitizens who may have voted illegally. The justification is election integrity. According to the administration, illegal voting is at epidemic proportions. But the numbers tell another story. ProPublica recently examined the administration’s effort. Federal searches generated tens of thousands of potential leads involving suspected illegal voting. Homeland Security Investigations agents were sent out to pursue them. Between January 2025 and May 2026, just 41 people were charged with voting illegally or other election-related crimes. More than 150 million Americans voted in the last presidential election. Tens of thousands of leads. Forty-one charges. So perhaps the more important question isn’t what should happen to illegal voters. It is what’s going to happen to legal voters. What happens when an American citizen has a name that sounds “foreign”?
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magine you’re a naturalized citizen who’s heard all about ICE. On Election Day, do you vote?
Letters Scout precept, “Be prepared.” We have heroes to honor, victims to mourn, survivors to grieve with because the criminals were more clever than we imagined. To meaningfully remember Sept. 11, we should remember that connection, and make their memory a motive to make no more such heroes. BrIAN KEllY Rockville Centre
Borecky is right: Our elections need safeguards To the Editor: re “Our laws assume, incorrectly, that our leaders have integrity,” the letter from Claudia Borecky, president of the Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club, in the Sept. 3-9 issue: The letter has some important points, and I agree that more must be done to improve our election system. But Ms. Borecky has not fully examined the issues that some of our nation’s cities and states have had with voting irregularities. While there is no question that the demonstrations on Jan. 6, 2021, will forever be a blight on our political system,
What happens when an eligible voter speaks accented English, has brown skin, wears clothing associated with another culture, or simply worries that a government database may contain incorrect information? Those voters may have done absolutely nothing wrong, but they still have plenty to worry about. The concern becomes more serious when immigration enforcement moves from voter records to polling places. President Trump was asked whether he would send National Guard troops or ICE officers to polling locations during the midterms. His answer was that he would “do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections.” But federal law sharply restricts such activity. The Brennan Center for Justice notes that federal law prohibits armed federal agents from being deployed to election sites, and prohibits government officials from intimidating voters. The reality, however, is that ICE agents need never appear inside a single polling place to make voters fear for their freedom and safety. Imagine that you’re a naturalized citizen. Or that your parents are immigrants. Or that someone in your household has unresolved immigration issues. You hear repeatedly that ICE may be involved in election enforcement, and that federal agents are exam-
and I do not in any way share the belief that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election, there have been credible news stories in major publications reporting that some cities experienced voting irregularities in that and prior elections that may or may not have benefited either political party. We know from these news reports that in some cities, there were mail-in votes from deceased people. We also have heard about duplicate ballots being cast. And there have been examples of non-citizens casting ballots. I do not think that any of these irregularities have resulted in the wrong candidate winning any presidential election. But that may not be the case in congressional elections or local government races, which can also have a major impact. Again, I agree with Ms. Borecky that we are far behind other countries in creating proper safeguards for our elections. I will go one step further and suggest that our system, which enables each state to decide how elections should take place, has resulted in an imbalanced field, and that all elections should be conducted in the same manner, with the same equipment, all across our country. That way, no state or politi-
ining voter files. You see news reports about investigations of suspected noncitizen voters. On Election Day, do you vote? Or do you decide that one vote isn’t worth the possibility of attracting attention, or being wrongfully arrested even if you’re 100 percent eligible to vote? That’s what makes the nothing-toworry-about argument so dangerous. It reverses the relationship between citizens and their government. It means that government may scrutinize, investigate and intimidate whomever it wishes, and innocent people should simply trust that everything will eventually work out. That isn’t freedom. A right doesn’t disappear only when the government formally takes it away. It can also be weakened, or effectively eliminated, when exercising it feels dangerous. A government doesn’t have to prevent someone from voting if it can make that person afraid to vote. “If you’ve done nothing wrong, you’ve got nothing to worry about.” Maybe so. But in a free country, citizens shouldn’t have to prove their innocence before they can exercise their rights without fear. Government should exercise its power without making innocent people afraid to exercise theirs. Michael Blitz is professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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cian could cast doubt on any other state or party. And I agree completely with Ms. Borecky about the slander and defamation laws that are missing from our political campaigns. It disgusts me to have to listen to both sides spewing
false information about their opposing candidates. It leaves the voters with tough decisions as we try to uncover the truth. rICHArD S. KAHN Glen Cove
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