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Hewlett High School’s Big Blue Marching Band started off the annual Homecoming Parade last Saturday. It began at the Woodmere Education Center, made its way along Broadway and ended at Hewlett High School before kickoff. At right, the varsity cheerleaders. Story, more photos, Page 10.
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Marc Provisor, the director of security projects for the Hewlett-based One Israel Fund and a former soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, has been interpreting his war experiences on canvas, using watercolor and oil.
Provisor, 62, who now lives in Israel, started painting as a way to decompress when he was a 20-year-old IDF soldier fighting in the Lebanon War in 1983.
“When I came back after a particularly messy ambush that we were in Lebanon, a friend of mine had given me a set of watercolors and watercolor paper,” Provisor recalled. “I was sitting in my apartment that night, and just started painting the incident. It calmed me down a lot.”
From then until the following year, Provisor painted each day after returning from combat. After his stint with the IDF, he came to the United States to continue his schooling. He ini-
tially studied marketing, but changed his major to art after attending an oil painting class at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.
“I totally fell in love with it, and decided to drop all of my business courses and started studying painting,” he said. “I just got into the art, and I was in New York, and would submit things for shows, and eventually it took off.”
After the war in Iraq began in 2002, Provisor left New York and moved back to Israel.
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“I had a couple of art shows going on, but I simply picked up and just went back home,” he recounted. “Also in the hopes I would be able to continue to paint and be with art, but Israel is not New York.”
He painted less and less after he was appointed head of security in Shiloh, just north of Jerusalem, near the West Bank.
“I took the job because the mayor of Shiloh told me I could paint at night all the time, and offered me a studio for free,” he
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By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
The Village of Lawrence Board of Trustees invited representatives from the Fourth Precinct to talk with residents and village officials about ongoing issues and events affecting the community.
At the village’s monthly meeting, Inspector Daniel Ciaccio, Detective Sergeant Michael Guerra and Lieutenant Charles Sollin answered questions from residents, provided advice and answers, on Sept. 18.
“We have one of the finest police departments in Nassau County,” Mayor Samuel Nahmias said. “We met with them and they understand the concerns of the community and are on top of their game.”
In an email reminder about the meeting, the village “strongly encouraged all residents to attend, engage and bring forward any questions or concerns” while having the opportunity to speak up.
“We do this to have open communication with everybody and we do this for all the towns and villages,” Ciaccio said. “We have about 18 villages and towns in the Fourth Precinct. We’re very happy to have this meeting with everybody because we like to get the word out on how you can help us we can help you.”
Residents were allotted two minutes to state their question or concern to the Fourth Precinct to endure there was enough time for everyone to have an opportunity to speak.
“A large part of this meeting, is I want to know what’s going on,” Ciaccio added. “If you ever have anything or need anything, send me an email and I’ll take care of it.”
Resident Jackie Rogoff was the first to approach the officers, making them aware of a neighbor who hosts parties till 1:30 a.m. with DJ’s blasting music.
“Who’s helping me, I need to sleep?,” Rogoff said.
“The police came three times, the guy doesn’t car, you can throw him fines of five and 10 grand so that at the end of the night he has $20,000 in fines, not a problem. How do we shut them down after 10, according to the law?”
Ciaccio explained that when you call the police and ask for assistance, to also send him an email about what your issue is.
“I’ll call the Fourth Precinct desk and speak with whoever is in charge for the night,” Ciaccio said. “I’ll say we have this problem, I need you to do whatever you can hammer them with tickets and if there’s any way to make an arrest, do so.”
Former Lawrence Mayor Dr. Jack Levenbrown inquired about the current home burglaries, car thefts and street assaults.
“Our burglaries are really good,” Sollin said. “We haven’t had a burglary this calendar year in the Village of Lawrence, you can’t get better than that number.”
Ciaccio said there were six larcenies from auto in the past 28 days, which were all “crimes of opportunity” where car doors are unlocked and people drive away in them.
“That’s why we have these meetings,” Ciaccio said. “I know it sounds silly to tell people to lock their cars, lock their doors because 99 percent of the time, the cat is unlocked and the one percent of the time the person is embarrassed to tell us the car was unlocked.”
Sollin urges residents to finish filling out the paperwork when you report a crime to prosecute and have the criminal arrested.
“If you guys can take more of an active role or let your neighbors know if people cause a crime, they should be punished for it,” Sollin said. “You have to let us know this is where I saw it, what it is and what you want done with it.”
the community at the monthly Board of Trustees meeting, on Sept. 18.
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
The National Council of Jewish Women Peninsula Section honored Donna Bialor, a Woodmere native, and Susan Schwarz, a Lawrence resident, at their 28th annual Awards Luncheon.
The National Council of Jewish Women Peninsula Section was founded on Oct. 7, 1936, by a group of women with a goal to educate, advocate for and help others. It has since grown to nearly 800 members.
It sprang from the National Council of Jewish Women, which was founded at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 by Hannah Solomon and a group of volunteers. The NCJW now has 60 sections nationwide.
Inspired by Jewish values, the sections advocate for women, children and families and raise awareness of issues such as violence prevention, human trafficking, reproductive rights and voter registration by hosting educational events and programs and through community service.
The luncheon was held at Temple Avodah in Oceanside and this year’s theme was “Women Who Make a Difference,” on Sept. 17.
“It really is about who has made an impact within the community, in the section,” said NCJW Peninsula Section Executive Director Bonnie Sperry. “These two really wonderful women have an affinity for what they do.”
The women received a certificate from
Representatives of the Fourth Precinct Lieutenant Charles Sollin, left, Detective Sergeant Michael Guerra and Inspector Daniel Ciaccio, right, spoke to residents in the Village of Lawrence about ongoing events and safety concerns in the community at the monthly Board of Trustees meeting, on Sept. 18.
NCJW and were celebrated by family and friends.
“It’s always nice to honor someone that really takes the time out of their life to do more than what they have to,” Sperry added. “They go above and beyond for the greater good. That’s how I see our volunteers, board and all of our members.”
Bialor is the board president and joined the NCJW 45 years ago. She used to manage
the section’s robust advocacy initiatives.
“Advocacy was always near and dear to me,” Bialor said. “I worked on advocacy and I edited the bulletin and was the executive vice president.”
She retired from her career in mortgage banking prior to the pandemic and re-awakened all of her passions.
“It’s just the most remarkable group of women,” she added. “They are so dedicated,
so serious about what they do. They are open, warm and really a caring group of people.”
Bialor was “honored” to have been picked as one of the two Peninsula Section honorees and to be alongside longtime board member Susan Schwarz.
“I have to trust their judgment that it was the right time to honor me,” Bialor said. “I have met some of the most seriousminded, fun, smart women that I have ever met in my life. They are so enthusiastic and dedicated to the work we do.”
Schwarz is a retired New York City teacher who has been involved with the Peninsula Section for 20 years. She has restarted the section’s volunteer tutoring program for the Lawrence School District and is a personal shopper for the Peninsula and South Shore Section’s “Back 2 School Store.”
“What really got me involved is when they announced they “Back 2 School Store” and I said to myself I want to be a part of this,” Schwarz said. “So I signed up and got involved and then eventually they asked me to be on the board. It’s just been wonderful.” She feels as a Jewish person, that those who are “more fortunate” have a responsibility and obligation to help those who are “less fortunate and more needy.”
“That perfectly fits the bill for what we do in general at National Council,” she added. ‘To help families and children, not just here but in Israel and our “Back 2 School Store” is non-denominational.”
A farmer came in to see us with this dilemma. He had a working farm where his twenty something daughter and her husband were engaged full-time. His other daughter worked in the arts in New York City. He wanted to keep the farm in the family, but didn’t know how.
He initially wanted to leave the farm and his other assets to the two daughters in equal shares. We cautioned against this since, we advised, no one likes to do all the work and then split the profts. Additionally, real estate prices could be considerably higher on his death and there might not be enough money in the estate for the working daughter to buy out her sister. We also had to consider the sweat equity the young couple would be building up over the years working the farm. Here’s how the matter was ultimately resolved to the client’s satisfaction.
We deeded the farm now to the working daughter (not her and her husband quite yet) reserving a “life estate” in the farmer so that he had a right to live there for the rest of his
life while preserving his senior tax exemption on the property. We established the value of the property today, and made a bequest on his death, from the farmer’s living trust, of a like amount in cash to the sister before the balance of the trust was divvied up.
Now the young working couple are secure in their future, the non-working daughter gets her fair share of the estate and the farmer is protected in his rights for life. Most important of all, he has the peace of mind in knowing that the farm will stay in the family.
If you’re a business owner, and have one or more children working in the business, you have the same issues. We generally like to see the “working” children take over the business and other assets used to even out the estate distribution with the “non-working” children. Where there are not enough other assets to make the distribution even, then life insurance or a mortgage can be used for this purpose, or the “working” children can pay off the “nonworking” children over a period of years at a rate the family business can afford.
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September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, and Episcopal Health Services Chairman of Surgery Sheldon Genack, is urging the community to prioritize early detection and proper thyroid care.
Genack, a fellowship trained, double board-certified specialist in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, is sharing guidance for patients and families on maintaining thyroid health and recognizing warning signs.
■ Know your family history. Individuals with a family history of thyroid cancer may be at increased risk.
■ Monitor nodule size and changes. Any new lumps, enlargement, or pain in the neck should be evaluated promptly; this may entail undergoing an ultrasound to determine any nodule changes have occurred.
“Thyroid health is often overlooked, but early detection is key to successful outcomes,” Genack wrote in a news release. “Patients should be aware of risk factors such as family history and changes in the size or feel of thyroid nodules. Routine check-ups and timely evaluation of any thyroid irregularities can make a significant difference.”
Genack’s tips for thyroid care include:
■ Get annual check-ups. Primary care physicians or ENT specialists can help detect early signs.
■ Do not ignore symptoms. Difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or persistent neck pain require attention.
EHS encourages the community to take proactive steps in thyroid health, and to reach out to their healthcare provider with any concerns. To schedule an appointment with a specialist, call (718) EHS-DOCS.
–Melissa Berman
A Queen’s woman has been arrested for grand larceny that happened between June 2024 and January 2025 in North Woodmere.
Sakira Mangru, 48, of 142nd Street in Jamaica, was employed as a home care aid for a 90-year old woman. Within the time of employment, Mangru used the woman’s credit card to make unauthorized purchases totaling $30,000, according to the police.
Detectives arrested Mangru without incident after an investigation, on Sept 16. She is charged with grand larceny 3rd degree, two counts of grand larceny 4th degree, identity theft and unlawful possession of a personal ID. She was arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead, on Sept. 17.
–Melissa Berman
The public is asked to call Crime Stoppers if they have any information about any crimes.
A TWO-YEAR STARTING safety, Borsellino is no stranger to the high school gridiron. Only this year, he’s stepped into Hewlett’s starting quarterback role. So far, so good. In his first-ever start under center, Borsellino guided the Bulldogs to a 35-12 win over visiting Mineola in the Conference III opener Sept. 12. He passsed for 181 yards and two touchdowns and added 109 yards rushing and a score. He also booted three extra points.
Friday, Sept. 26
Boys Soccer: Uniondale at Freeport 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Lynbrook at V.S. South 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: V.S. North at Wantagh 5 p.m.
Football: Uniondale at Westbury 5 p.m.
Football: Elmont at Manhasset 6 p.m.
Boys Volleyball: Elmont at Sewanhaka 6:15 p.m.
Football: Hempstead at Massapequa 6:30 p.m.
Football: Herricks at Farmingdale 6:30 p.m.
Football: Freeport at Syosset 6:30 p.m.
Football: North Shore at Malverne 7 p.m.
Football: Lawrence at Carle Place 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Girls Soccer: South Side at MacArthur 10 a.m.
Girls Soccer: Massapequa at Garden City 10 a.m.
Girls Soccer: Syosset at Oceanside 10 a.m.
Girls Soccer: Manhasset at Long Beach 1 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Glen Cove at Hewlett 1 p.m.
Football: Kennedy at Calhoun 2 p.m.
Football: East Meadow at Garden City 2 p.m.
Football: Hewlett at Wantagh 2 p.m.
Football: Long Beach at Mepham 2 p.m.
Football: Carey at South Side 2 p.m.
Football: Port Washington at Oceanside 2 p.m.
Football: Sewanhaka at Clarke 6:30 p.m.
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Hewlett’s girls’ soccer team is off to as fast a start as any coach and player could hope for, as it sits at 4-2-1 overall and 3-1-1 in conference play with the Bulldogs’ most recent match ending in a 2-2 draw against Clarke last Friday.
Through Hewlett’s first seven games, two freshmen center midfielders are top five in Nassau County in points. Isabella Hercules has recorded 8 goals and 3 assists while Ella Giordano has notched 7 goals and 3 assists.
“They’re two freshmen with great skill, speed and understanding of the game,” Coach Gil Kreiss said. “I’m happy that there’s multiple scoring threats and there’s more girls who should’ve scored goals this year. It’s nice to see that the scoring is getting spread around. I didn’t expect the grit that they have which has made such a difference.”
Grit has been the word Kreiss used to describe his team. Even though the Bulldogs are dominating a lot of opponents, even in the games they’ve lost, they’ve shown they can hang with anybody in the conference.
“They’re grit,” Kreiss said regarding what he’s liked from his team thus far. “There’s no quit in them, which is really something that you could impress upon, but it’s not easily taught and learned. There’s some true grit to the team and it’s shown in some tough games and tough spots.”
The Bulldogs aren’t made up of just two All-County honorable mention freshmen, they’re loaded with veteran leadership and other scoring threats.
Senior forward Olivia Brown, who has 4 goals and senior central midfielder Giuliana Oliviero are Hewlett’s captains.
“They’ve shown great competency and leadership,” Kreiss said. “How to connect with the girls and meld everybody together and they’re just calm. They have a friendly way about them, but the girls also respect them so they get the team to respond to what they’re looking for, which is really nice.”
Even though Kreiss’ squad has scored
28 goals in seven games, they’ve allowed just 16 with one shutout against Hicksville Sept. 4, 5-0. Sophomore goalkeeper
Alyssa Reich has been lights-out in net.
“She’s been on the team and starting since eighth grade and she has a really nice progression,” Kreiss said. There’s been numerous breakaways this season and she’s shut everybody down. She has a knack for making a play. Now, she’s developing that leadership in the back.”
Sophomore defenseman Shai Cohen, senior outside midfielder Rebecca Sult, junior outside midfielder Alexa Lapaglia, senior defenseman Ella Fay, sophomore outside midfield Hailey Haber, junior outside midfielder Melaina
Magliaro, outside defensemen junior Ella Yamen, sophomore Angelina Batista, senior Zarina Wadiwala and junior forward Daniella Koltyar all play important roles.
Even with all the scoring, Kreiss and the Bulldogs pay strict attention to defense.
“[Fay] got in the game and turned it on – her play demanded more,” Kreiss said. “I started to figure out how to keep her on the field more, kind of like a fifth defender in the middle and it just calmed everything down.”
Major tests are on the horizon with Great Neck North and South at home Oct. 7 and 9, respectively, both at 6:30 p.m.
By MICHELLE GRISALES Correspondent
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a bold $300 million state investment to launch a cutting-edge Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at Stony Brook University during a news conference held last week on campus.
Speaking at Stony Brook University’s Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology on Sept. 17, Hochul announced that the institute will be home to New York State’s first university-based hybrid Quantum Data Center.
It will also house the newly established SUNY Stony Brook Quantum Education Consortium, an initiative that integrates research, high-performance computing and workforce training to tackle some of society’s most complex challenges. The 150,000-square foot facility is expected to open in 2029, with planning and construction taking an estimated three years.
“The State University of New York at Stony Brook is a research powerhouse and will now be able to reach new heights in quantum,” Hochul said.
She described the initiative as necessary, especially during a time when “national investment in research and innovation is at risk.”
“An investment like this solidifies our position as an incubator of ideas and possibilities and ultimately an educational system that’ll lead to more businesses being created and supported by the graduates of institutions like this,” she said. “I want Long Island to thrive and prosper, and this is the key to unlock that.”
The news conference featured various speakers and attendees including Stony Brook’s newly appointed President Andrea Goldsmith, State Sen. Monica Martinez, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. and Empire State Development president and chief executive, Hope Knight.
“Transformative investments like these are a bold affirmation of the power of our collaboration with the State of
New York and SUNY that further positions Stony Brook as a world leader in research that will some of the most pressing problems facing our region, the state of New York and the world,” Goldsmith said.
King echoed this sentiment, delivering inspiring remarks on behalf of the SUNY system and its commitment to driving investments that will empower and uplift communities across New York State.
“The State University of New York at Stony Brook is leading the way on cutting-edge research and emerging technologies, and this historic investment will accelerate efforts to ensure New York State is a global leader for generations to come,” King said.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Stony Brook alum, spoke on the importance of having continued investment in educational institutions from the state.
“As our SUNY system continues to expand, bridging the educational gap and fostering innovation, we must persist in making these investments that solidify New York and SUNY campuses as premier educational institutions,” he said in a news release.
Martinez reinforced Hochul’s vision, highlighting how this funding will unlock new possibilities for the region’s growth and expand educational opportunities for Long Island.
“This investment will give Long Island the bandwidth to be at the forefront of the next era of science and innovation,” she said in a release. “The future Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at Stony Brook will build the infrastructure necessary to expand human understanding and drive the discoveries of tomorrow, creating new economic opportunities that strengthen our region and position New York to lead.”
Grisales is a reporter with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism’s Working Newsroom program for students and local media.
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The Village of Atlantic Beach hosted their 11th annual Ironman competition at Eldorado Beach, on Sept. 13.
This Ironman was started a decade ago and one year into the event Theo Faulhaber died. Theo’s father, John Faulhaber, is a former mayor of AB.
The ironman was fundraiser and all proceeds went to the Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (LICADD) in of Theo Faulhaber. The competition consisted of a 100-yard ocean swim, a onemile run and a half-mile paddle.
There was also a kid-friendly competition for those who wanted to compete.
The event included a $50 suggested donation upon arrival. Along with raffles, food, games, music, and merchandise.
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Q: Tell me about yourself.
Bain: I grew up locally in Far Rockaway and spent years studying in elementary school, high school and even post-high school in the local yeshiva: Yeshiva Darchei Torah. I spent two years studying in Israel in Yeshiva Kodshim in Jerusalem. There is a college level program, Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid, which is a part of Yeshiva Darchei Torah where I received my semicha and rabbinical ordination. I’m pretty much locally bred and a local talent. I did a yearlong training with the National Society for Hebrew Day Schools, which focuses on the social and emotional needs of children.
Q: Where did you teach before coming to Brandeis?
Bain: I taught for several years in a local yeshiva: Yeshiva Nishmas HaTorah High School in Inwood. It’s a high school with a focus on 11th and 12th grade. I do come with a background of teaching high school age students and I look forward to using that experience to enhance at the elementary level as well.
Q: How did you hear about the opening?
Bain: Leslie Gang reached out to several community leaders to search for a Rabbi and Rabbi Bender at Yeshiva Darchei Torah referred me. Leslie reached out to him looking for a candidate and he encouraged me to spread my wings a little more and take on a higher level of responsibility that’s a little different than just teaching. It would be in an administrative role where we can impact hope-
fully many more students and families on a more administrative and higher level. I was pushed by my mentor to take that step towards growing the breath of impact I could make.
Q: What are you most looking forward to in your new role?
Bain: I walk in everyday and see the kids smiling and seeing
them grow in their Jewish identity, learn more about their heritage and seeing them really flourish as practicing orthodox Jews is what we strive for. We strive to build connections to Hashem (god) and enabling them to help them grow and helping them to whatever their level of observance. We’re open to students of any background. We
wish them to grow in their observance in a very non-judgmental way nobody is pushed into anything. They should enjoy the beauty of our heritage and share a passion for practices and everything we teach them.
Q: What is your favorite part of working with kids?
Bain: The interaction you have with them, the back and forth relationship you can build with students is what fuels me. The bond that we can create and the genuine trust of each other and the feeling of wanting to work together for growing and learning. When you see a smile on their face, acknowledgement and joy of appreciating something you’ve learned is something that’s very special.
Q: Anything else to add?
Bain: Personally, I have a passion for relationship-based education, which means connections built are, set in the classroom. When you have a connection with a student and you tell them that our relationship and respect for one another is built on our personal relationship, and you build that connection, there is so much that we can learn from each other when you build that relationship first. Education has no limits as to what we can achieve.
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Hewlett High School celebrated Homecoming with a parade that marched down Broadway starting at the Woodmere Education Center and ended at the school just in time for kick-off.
The Hewlett Bulldogs lost to the Valley Stream North Spartans by a score of 28-12, but there was no lack of school spirit, on Sept. 20.
Their annual parade featured the marching band, sports teams, class banners and local organizations. Leading the parade was the Grand Marshall, Lorraine Smyth.
The Varsity Cheerleading team and marching band kept the crowd enter-
tained throughout the game and during half time.
Administrators, staff, family and students showed up in their blue and white to show support for the football team and coaching staff.
This year’s theme was “George’s Army,” honoring George W. Hewlett. Each grade created unique militaryinspired banners to showcase their creativity and school pride.
The next home game is Oct. 11, come show support for your Bulldogs.
— Melissa Berman
By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
The Hempstead Town Board reconfirmed the appointment of Interim Supervisor John Ferretti at its Sept. 16 meeting, a move officials said was necessary to protect taxpayers from a lawsuit challenging Ferretti’s initial appointment last month.
Ferretti was initially appointed on Aug. 5, the day Supervisor Don Clavin resigned. Town officials said the reappointment was meant to shield taxpayers from what they called a “frivolous and politically motivated” lawsuit filed last month in Nassau County Supreme Court by Democratic supervisor candidate Joseph Scianablo.
The lawsuit claims Republican officials violated the state’s Public Officers Law, which requires 24 hours’ public notice for resolutions scheduled at meetings. Scianablo contends that the appointment was prearranged, pointing to Ferretti’s acknowledgment that both Clavin’s resignation and his appointment were planned days earlier.
The agenda for the Aug. 5 meeting did not list the resignation or appointment, but it did reallocate Clavin’s salary to cover Ferretti’s new role, according to Scianablo.
Brian Devine, the town’s director of communications, said Ferretti’s original appointment was “proper and lawful,” and described Scianablo’s lawsuit as “meritless.”
“By confirming the appointment of Supervisor Ferretti and reaffirming all resolutions from Aug. 5, the Town Board has rendered this cynical lawsuit moot and protected residents from unnecessary costs,” Devine stated in a news release.
State Supreme Court Justice Gary Carlton had scheduled a Sept. 18 hearing and approved subpoenas for Hempstead officials and records, but Steven A. Loquestro, an attorney representing town officials, filed to stay the proceeding on Sept. 16, arguing that Ferretti’s reappointment made the case moot.
Before the vote, Ferretti recused himself while the board discussed the resolution. Councilwoman Laura Ryder said the reappointment was not necessary, maintaining that the Aug. 5 meeting had followed the
law, but supported the reappointment to put an end to what she called a “frivolous lawsuit.”
“We will not let our residents suffer financially to perpetuate someone’s political agenda,” Ryder said. “That’s why I support taking this action openly and transparently, to make clear that our supervisor has been properly appointed.”
During the public comment period, several residents weighed in on the resolution. Some supported Ferretti, saying he had earned the position, while others argued that the appointment was improper and invalid.
Among the speakers was Scianablo, who called the Aug. 5 appointment a “backroom deal,” claiming the resolution to reappoint Ferretti was “an unmistakable admission” that the board had broken the law.
“The fact that we’re standing here today for a revote proves it,” Scianablo said. “Ferretti and every council member who voted for this sham appointment must be held accountable.”
Scianablo, of Garden City, is a Marine veteran and a former New York City police officer. The Nassau County Democratic Party says he brings leadership, integrity and compassion to the race.
Devine said that Ferretti, of Levittown, has been leading “with integrity and commitment” to Hempstead residents. Ferretti previously represented Levittown, Bethpage, North Massapequa, and parts of Farmingdale as a Nassau County legislator.
“The people of Hempstead deserve government that works for them — not baseless distractions or political games at their expense,” Devine said. “The board’s decisive action today ensures that we can continue to move forward without interference from frivolous litigation.”
The Hewlett High School Bulldogs defeated Minneola 35-12 in their first home game of the season, on Sept. 12. The game was USA theme and was filled with support from the administration, staff, spirit support, students and families.
The cheerleaders performed at half time along with the school’s marching band keeping spirits high in the stands.
— Melissa Berman
said. “He said it wouldn’t be many hours, and I’ll have plenty of time to paint.”
But Provisor soon realized that being security chief took more time than the mayor had suggested, and he didn’t have much time for painting.
“When the Intifada broke out, I started painting more of the terror attacks that I was involved in,” he said. “It was a way to release it and process it.” The second Intifada, which began in September 2000, was an uprising by Palestinians against Israel and its occupation of Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
He stopped painting in 2002, as a result of the influx of terror attacks he helped defend against. “I was involved in a lot of terror attacks, and I didn’t even want to paint what I was doing,” Provisor said. “There was one particular attack that was really nasty, and I said, ‘That’s it. I’m not painting anymore.’”
One Israel Fund, a nonprofit based in Hewlett, has been committed to the safety and well being of over 500,000 residents of Judea and Samaria — the West Bank, excluding East Jerusalem — since 1994. Provisor is the director of security projects and oversees all the security initiatives for the residents in the West Bank.
Over a decade and a half later, in 2018, he started having flashbacks of the attacks, and decided to break out his paint and canvas and return to his art studio.
“I made a painting,” Provisor said. “It wasn’t the prettiest painting, but when I completed it, everything felt good.” His love for painting was reignited, and he became a full-time artist again.
“I still do some security things during the day, but most of my time is spent painting,” he said. “Painting is my happy place, and I can’t imagine not doing it. I’m always happy when I’m working on different can-
vases.”
“Marc’s art touches some dark corners and addresses hard topics about the security of our region,” Ophra Shoshtari, an Israel-based freelance art curator who works in the Judea and Samaria region, wrote in a WhatsApp message. “On the other hand, he also shows the beauty and physicality of the land.”
“Marc is a very interesting person,” Shoshtari added. “He is highly motivated and has an important message to share. I am very grateful to work with him on many projects.”
using watercolor, israeli artist marc provisor paints images of war based on his experiences as a soldier with the israel defense forces. at far left is “Between the Holy and ?,” provisor’s interpretation of the split life of an idf soldier. at near left is his depiction of embracing his son, Yochai, at the nova music festival site last year. Yochai escaped the oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.
Provisor also works with Avivit Agam Dali, an Israeli art curator who promotes Israeli art and themes that engage the country’s artists. “I believe Marc’s works reflect the Israeli reality in a fascinating way,” Dali wrote on WhatsApp. “Especially the piece in which he depicts himself and his son, who escaped from the Nova (Music) Festival on Oct. 7, 2023.” Dali added that Provisor’s art reflects the complexity of the Israeli reality. “Marc presents his perspective on the situation in the most personal and intimate way that a work of art can be,” she wrote.
HALB Middle School students were welcomed back for the new school year with
Students at the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach Middle School were welcomed back with ice cream, on the first day of school.
Five HALB students made a Siyum at the Middle School Boys Tisch. A “Siyum” is a Jewish celebration marking the completion of a significant portion of Torah study.
“Elisha Fleksher, Alex Sinnreich, Yoni Fischbein, Rafi Levine, and Chaim Doman spent their free time learning daf yomi and were proud to celebrate with their classmates,” HALB wrote in a news release. “Mazal tov!”
— Melissa Berman
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Ann Koffsky’s new book, “Kayla and Kugel’s Super Sweet Rosh Hashanah” is the sixth in a popular holiday series.
West Hempstead native Ann Koffsky is children’s book author and illustrator.
By Nechama Bluth
Special to the Herald
For West Hempstead native Ann Koffsky she is most well known as children’s book author and illustrator. Are you looking for another author for your children to read? Her book’s are for anyone, from 1 month-15 years old. Then that’s what she writes. She’s written every kind of book for different ages, including board books, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books, including both non-fiction and fiction.
Koffsky started out as an illustrator, which she wanted to do since forever. Gradually, she realized what she really loved was storytelling with pictures, so then she started storytelling with words too and became an author as well.
Koffsky has spoken at lots of schools and shuls, to all ages, like TAG, HANC, HAFTR, Bais Yaakov of the LES, Heschel, Stern College and more. She loves speaking — it’s when she gets to share her books with her audience, and see their reactions to them.
Jputting a book together could be like. The biggest hurdle is having a great idea, and writing that story. Once you have that, and have polished the story to the strongest it can be, then you send it out to publishers for consideration.
“Once you’re fortunate to have an interested publisher, and the story is accepted, then the editor at the publisher will often make suggestions and request changes, to make the book even stronger, or more in alignment with their own vision,” Koffsky said. “Once that is done, an illustrator is hired, the back and forth on the images proceeds…and finally the book is published. Whew.”
ewish kids books are important for Jewish readers to see themselves in, to validate their experiences.
According to Koffsky she feels that “it’s important for me to have my books READ. I write for kids to read, I don’t write to leave on my computer. Published is the way my readers get to see my work.”
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Surprisingly, she didn’t always want to write. She always wanted to draw and the writing came later.
“Jewish kids books are important for Jewish readers to see themselves in, to validate their experiences,” Koffsky said. “They’re important for non-Jewish readers, to understand others. And stories are essential to any child’s education. They can offer meaning, teach values, and inspire in ways that a formal classroom cannot.”
Koffsky explains what the process of
This is the most challenging part of the process, and can take a long time. Much rejection is involved and it’s definitely the most stressful part.
“It’s important to know that rejection isn’t personal,” Koffsky added. “Just because a story is rejected, doesn’t mean it isn’t excellent. It just means they don’t want to publish it, which could be for any of a zillion reasons.”
She would love for people to know that kid’s books just don’t appear out of nowhere. It takes lots of effort, blood sweat, tears and love. And that it means so much when people take the time to enjoy and appreciate the fruits of all that labor.
From the books that she has written Koffsky feels that her book, “Ping Pong Shabbat” stands out because it’s about a frum 11-year old (at the time) PingPong phenom Estee Ackerman (who is also from West Hempstead) must make a difficult choice. When her championship match is scheduled on the Sabbath, will she go for the gold medal, or honor her faith? The topic is something unique to have featured in a book and this isn’t something you see in books.
By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
The audience numbered 275 women for RichnerLIVE’s third annual Women’s Summit, an all-day event dedicated to leadership, empowerment and connection, filled the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville.
This year’s theme, Next Level You, set the tone for the Sept. 9 program, which combined wellness activities, thoughtprovoking discussions, and opportunities to build professional networks. The event featured vendor booths, multiple raffle prizes, and morning sessions of beach yoga, meditation breathwork before attendees moved into panels and keynote talks.
Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLIVE, opened the keynote lunch session by reminding the audience that the summit is as much about conversation as it is about the speakers on stage. “One of the best parts of the Summit is that it’s not just what happens on stage — it’s about the conversation and connections happening all around us,” Amato said. She credited the event’s sponsors for making the gathering possible and emphasized the importance of support systems. “One of the best ways to reach the next level is by surrounding ourselves with strong, supportive peers. Networks like ours thrive because of women who lead with purpose.”
Among those support networks highlighted was the Women’s Executive Network of Long Island, which Amato described as a premier organization “designed to connect, mentor, and empower leaders like those in this room.”
Stuart Richner, co-publisher of The Long Island Herald and CEO of Richner Communications, echoed that message by tracing his company’s own history of uplifting women’s voices. He noted that the Herald, founded by his parents, Edith and Robert Richner, in 1964, was built on a commitment to community journalism and inclusivity. “In fact, our company was co-founded by an incredible woman in her own right, my mother, Edith,” he said. “And today, women proudly comprise over 60 percent of our leadership team at Richner.”
Richner told the audience that the company’s mission to “lift all voices” continued at the summit, where attendees were encouraged to connect, learn and advance in their own leadership journeys.
The keynote address was delivered by Jennifer Watson, a former Division I athlete, two-time All-American and TEDx speaker who overcame years of depression to become a physical therapist, entrepreneur, coach and healer. As founder of Watson Worldwide, she now works with leaders across industries to reframe resilience.
“Resilience has often been taught as sacrifice, as pushing through until you burn out,” Watson said. “But what if resilience was not about sacrificing? What if it was about expanding — expanding a brilliance that’s already in you?”
Watson shared her own struggles with burnout, describing how the traditional
mindset of “pushing harder” left her disconnected from her work and her team.
“The harder I pushed to be more resilient, the further I was getting away from what I was connected to — what I was giving to the world.”
She urged attendees to listen to their bodies, reframe setbacks as communication, and approach challenges with receptivity rather than force. “When we do, we go from our true maturity to start trusting ourselves, working from honesty, and being resilient from a healthy space.”
Elizabeth Saitta and Kim Cottage — cofounders of the Philanthropy Network of New York — are this year’s recipients for the PointVOIP Community Impact Award. Their work has created real and lasting impact in our community.
The summit also explored topics ranging from financial confidence to leadership mindsets and the future of work with artificial intelligence. Panelists and
speakers highlighted strategies for navigating personal growth, professional advancement and organizational change. Sponsors, including our beach bag sponsor and photo booth sponsor, CLA, made this year’s event possible; along with lanyard sponsor, People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union; and community impact award sponsor, PointVoIP. Additional supporters included The Stefans Group, Forvis Mazars, Mending Hearts Counseling, Verron Law Group, Valley Bank, Alluring Age Anti-Aging and Wellness Center, Automatic Industries Inc., Vibrance 360, NHG Law Group, P.C., Nassau Community College, Disruptive Spark Business Academy, Meister Seelig & Fein, PLLC, Prager Metis, Form and Function Aesthetics and Wellness, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, PSEG Long Island, Catherine Candaeo Health and Wellness Corp., and State and Signal. And of course, a special thank you to our cof-
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For Amato, the day highlighted the collective strength in the room. “Everyone in this room contributes,” she said. “Together, we can push past limits and step into our full potential.”
To see a full list of speakers and photos visit: RichnerLive.com/wesummit
Brandeis Hebrew Academy students had a presentation from Gavy, a volunteer medic with United Hatzalah of Israel, a 100% volunteer organization that responds to emergencies across the country—free of charge—24/7, on Sept. 11. Gavy shared with the Lower and Middle School students his inspiration to become a first responder after watching firefighters risk their lives on Sept. 11, and reminded the students of the incredible impact United Hatzalah has by helping anyone who calls for help, regardless of background.
United Hatzalah is powered by more than 8,000 volunteers like Gavy, and to thank him for his visit, each grade at Brandeis is launching a campaign to raise $180 to sponsor an oxygen tank, which will be donated in the class’s name to a medic in Israel.
“We are proud to partner with Israel’s heroic first responders and stand with them in their mission of saving lives,” Brandeis wrote in a news release. “Tizku L’Mitzvot!”
— Melissa Berman
Governor Hochul announces that the course will host two PGA championships in next eight years
By LUKE FEENEY lfeeney@liherald.com
After years of preparation, the Ryder Cup is about to begin at Bethpage Black. And Long Island golf fans can anticipate even more championship golf coming to one of the country’s most popular public courses.
While visiting the Farmingdale course on Sept. 17, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that Bethpage Black will also host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2028, and the PGA Championship in 2033.
“I don’t look at it just as an economic boost,” Hochul said. “I look at it as a point of pride.”
Hochul, who added that the PGA Championship will be played at Oak Hill Country Club, in Rochester, in 2035, said that she “could not be prouder,” that the state is a home to golf “and always will be.”
Bethpage Black hosted its first PGA Championship in 2019, when Brooks Koepka won his second PGA title. The last time the women’s championship was played in the state was at the Westchester Country Club in Harrison, in 2015; this is the first time it will be played at Bethpage Black.
“Bringing the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship to Bethpage Black is a significant milestone,” PGA of America President Don Rea said, adding that it reflects the PGA’s “commitment to staging this event at premier courses in major markets.”
PGA of America, based in Frisco, Texas, hosts the Ryder Cup and other major golf tournaments in the United States. This year’s biennial tournament, a matchup of the top golfers in the U.S. and Europe, is set for this weekend, beginning Friday.
A week before the first competitors teed off, Ryder
At Bethpage Black on Sept. 17, Gov. Kathy Hochul — above with Derek Sprague, CEO of PGA of America — announced that the course will also host the 2028 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the 2033 PGA Championship.
Cup Shops hosted a grand opening for the public, last Friday through Monday. Team U.S. fans can choose from over 1,500 items from more than 50 vendors at the 61,800-square-foot temporary pavilion, near Bethpage Black’s main spectator entrance. Tournament tickets are not required, and this week the shops will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Ryder Cup Shops has 70 registers and a large queuing area for customers, so fans can pick up merchan-
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dise and get back to the competition quickly. There are 10 full-time staffers, 20 interns and 1,200 volunteers, according to Michael Quirk, the chief commercial officer of merchandising for Legends Global, the company overseeing tournament merchandise.
“We’ve been told the expected number (of fans) for the Ryder Cup is north of 50,000” per day, Quirk said. “When we talk about a structure this big, there’s a reason for it. This is a machine that is really built to make sure that the best premium retail experience is actually possible this week.”
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The American Chamber Ensemble (ACE), Hofstra University’s esteemed ensemble-in-residence, reaches a musical milestone: its 60th anniversary. To commemorate six decades of musical excellence, ACE invites everyone to special anniversary concert.
The celebratory performance, upcoming on Oct. 12, at Hofstra’s Helene Fortunoff Theater, is sure to be vibrant musical occasion that exemplifies what the ensemble does so well.
ACE was founded in 1965 by two visionary young Long Island mothers — pianist Blanche Abram and clarinetist Naomi Drucker, a proud member of Hofstra University’s Class of 1957. Driven by a shared passion for music and a desire to continue performing while raising their families, then young mothers Abram and Drucker began presenting intimate concerts in local libraries and churches.
“Touring wasn’t an option for them,” explains current ACE director pianist Marilyn Lehman ’75, who is also on Hofstra’s music faculty. “ACE was the compromise that allowed them to share their artistry with audiences here on Long Island.”
What began as a grassroots effort quickly blossomed into something much greater. Over the decades, ACE evolved into a nationally acclaimed ensemble, with performances gracing prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the National Gallery of Art. Despite this widespread recognition, both founders remained deeply rooted in their community. Abram and Drucker often expressed that the ensemble’s growth and longevity were made possible by the unwavering support of their local audiences — a loyal and appreciative community they credited as the heart of ACE’s enduring success.
“American Chamber Ensemble has been bringing diverse programs to Hofstra University, combining strings, winds, piano and voice for decades,” Tammy Hensrud, coordinator of vocal studies and adjunct professor of voice at Hofstra, shares. Hensrud has been with ACE since its founding and will also be performing that day.
Throughout the decades, the ensemble has delivered exceptional chamber music, while nurturing Hofstra talent and promoting local composers.
“It feels fantastic that we can carry on with our work,” Lehman says. Lehman and Mindy Dragovich — ACE’s clarinetist and assistant director — both studied under Drucker and Abram, who were also their instructors during their time at Hofstra. Both women, who are also mothers, continue to carry on the legacy of their mentors, who balanced motherhood with their musical careers and inspired a new generation to do the same.
The audience can look forward to a diverse repertoire and perfomances at this concert — featuring dancers, a chorus and current students. ACE offers up a dynamic program, including Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Make Our Garden Grow,’ as well as works by Beethoven, André Messager, Steven Gerber and Schumann. A special highlight is an eight-hand piano piece from Faust, showcasing the ensemble’s collaborative spirit. The performance also includes dancer Jessica Levin, who has choreographed a work to accompany Gerber’s Cocktail Music for solo piano.
• Sunday, Oct. 12, 3 p.m.
• Helene Fortunoff Theater, Hofstra University’s Monroe Lecture Center, California Avenue, South Campus
• Admission is free; registration requested
• Visit events.hofstra.edu or call (516) 463-5669
Special guest artists include the Hofstra Chamber Choir directed by Dr. David Fryling; mezzo-soprano Hensrud, soprano Karen DiMartino ’07, baritone Andrew DiMartino, and violist Todd Lowe.
“I wanted to have a collaboration with the music department because they have supported us for all these years. So I brought back some of my students to perform,” Lehman adds.
Uniondale resident and Hofstra student violinist Jared Mercado earned the opportunity to play with the ensemble through a competitive audition. He joins Lehman on stage to perform a Beethoven sonata. It’s a fun and inspiring experience for everyone, especially for those students in the audience who see their classmates and music faculty perform together.
Neither ACE’s founders nor its current musicians have ever considered their Hofstra residency to be perfunctory.
“Having our home base at Hofstra means students aren’t just sitting in an audience at our concerts,” Lehman says. “They know us. They learn and perform with us, and we build meaningful relationships with them.”
She further emphasizes the value of having a dedicated cultural space within the community where local folks can experience classical chamber concerts.
“Our mission was to bring professional artists and traditional repertoire up close and in the neighborhood,” Lehman continues.
As the ensemble celebrates this milestone, its members also look ahead with renewed purpose. The group remains committed to its founding ideals: bringing world-class chamber music to the community, fostering the next generation of musicians and building meaningful connections through performance.
This 60th anniversary concert is not only a tribute to the past but also a joyful step into the future of an ensemble that continues to inspire, educate and unite through the power of music.
Prepare to crank up the volume and turn back the clock for a high-energy night of neon nostalgia at Totally 80s — a celebration of the decade that gave us big hair and bigger hits. Featuring powerhouse performances by Bon Journey NY, Rock of 80’s and All About Joel, this electrifying concert takes you through the greatest ‘80s hits, from arena rock to synth-pop and everything in between. Keeping the party going between sets, DJ Jeff Nec spins some tracks. In the spirit of honoring creative excellence, the evening also spotlights the recipient of the Ted Fass Music Scholarship, awarded to an incoming music student at Molloy University who exemplifies the legacy of Ted Fass — a pioneer and visionary in the entertainment industry, and cornerstone of the Rockville Centre community.
Saturday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $55. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444.
‘…We will rock you’ Get ready to sing along — Queenmania is back on Long Island. Almost Queen, the acclaimed tribute band, returns to the Paramount stage, bringing with them the soaring vocals, electrifying guitar riffs, and theatrical flair that defined one of rock’s most legendary groups. Not just another cover band, their performances are carefully crafted to honor the spirit of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor while delivering a concert experience that feels fresh and alive.
The lineup features Joseph Russo as the dynamic and charismatic Mercury, Steve Leonard as guitar virtuoso May, Randy Gregg as bassist Deacon, and John Cappadona as drummer Taylor. Together, they recreate Queen’s iconic sound with impeccable four-part harmonies, precise musical interludes, and the kind of stage energy that pulls audiences to their feet.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 p.m.
$108.75, $98.25, $76.25, $64.75, $54.25, $48.75. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
On Exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9.
• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
• Time: Ongoing
• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
On stage
Adelphi University’s Department of Theater presents Samuel D. Hunter’s “The Harvest.” The a gripping, emotionally nuanced exploration of faith, family, and identity asks us to open our hearts and minds to the mystery of what it is to be human. Five young Christian evangelicals in a church basement in Idaho Falls are preparing themselves for a mission to the Middle East. One of them, Josh, is reeling after the death of his father, and has bought a one-way ticket with no plans to return. But when his estranged sister returns to Idaho Falls to stop him, the choice to leave becomes more complicated.
• Where: Adelphi University Black Box Theatre, 1 South Ave., Garden City
• Time: 6:30 p.m.; through Sept. 28, times vary
• Contact: aadelphi.edu/pac or call (516) 877-4000
Jazz on Broadway
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library welcomes back the Paul Effman Band for a night of standards and pop music played in an elegant jazz style. Their diverse song list includes compositions ranging from George Gershwin to the Beatles to Billy Joel.
• Where: 1125 Broadway
• Time: 7-9 p.m.
• Contact: hwpl.org
Get ready to experience an unforgettable evening of Yes at its best, on the Paramount stage, featuring its existential prog masterworks and instrumental pyrotechnics. A pioneer of progressive rock, Yes has achieved worldwide success through a prolifc and enduring music career spanning 45 years and 20 studio albums. With an ever growing fan base, Yes continues to electrify audiences with its daunting virtuosity, cosmic lyrics, complex musical textures and powerful lead vocals. The band — currently comprising Steve Howe on guitars and vocals, Geoff Downes on keyboards, Jon Davison on vocals and acoustic guitar, Billy Sherwood on bass guitar and vocals, and Jay Schellen on drums — performs their iconic 1971 album “Fragile” in its entirety as part of this tour. Fans can look forward to hearing classic tracks such as “Roundabout,” “Long Distance Runaround,” and “Heart of the Sunrise,” alongside other gems from their extensive and celebrated catalog.
(516) 652-6878 or via e-mail at audition.info@lics.org
Art explorations
Converse, collaborate and create with kids at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art when it resumes following the summer hiatus. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork. Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. $20, $10 child; members free.
• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
• Time: Noon-3 p.m.
• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
Animal Bath
• Time: 8 p.m.
“Fragile” holds a special place in Yes’s discography, as it not only propelled the band to headline status in the U.S. but also distinguished itself with its unique blend of musical artistry. According to Steve Howe, the collaboration with co-producer Eddie Offord during this period helped the band reach new creative heights. This tour romises to merge the auditory and visual aspects that have always distinguished Yes as a band. The concert features a video wall displaying AI-generated interpretations of Roger Dean’s iconic album artwork, designed back in 1971. Tickets are $152.25, $129.75, $118.75, $108.75, $86.50.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
Hang out with some Long Island Children’s Museum’s “residents” at the drop-in program. Join an animal educator in the Hive Studio’s in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animal “residents.” Observe animal bath time.
Nassau County Museum of Art invites families to a Super Family Saturday program. Celebrate pollinators with us with museum educators. Enjoy story time, honey tasting, art making, and learn about native plants with a North Shore Audubon expert on the museum’s grounds. $20 nonmember adults, $10 members and children.
• Where: Manes Center, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
• Time: Session 1, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Session 2, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337 SEPT 27
The Coolest Book Club
Teens, ages 13-17, get together at Peninsula Public Library on the last Monday monthly to discuss a book and hang out. Registration required.
• Where: 280 Central Ave., Lawrence.
• Time: 7-8 p.m
• Contact: peninsulapublic.org or call (516) 239-3262
Lawrence Board of Education meets
The Lawrence Board of Education holds its monthly meeting. Stay up to date on what’s happening in the district.
• Where: 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: lawrence.k12.ny.us
skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week create silly character puppets. $4 with museum admission.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon
• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 1:30-2 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
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Sen. Patricia CanzoneriFitzpatrick mobile offce hours
State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick offers mobile office hours for her constituents at HewlettWoodmere Public Library
• Where: 1125 Broadway
• Time: 6-8 p.m.
• Contact: hwpl.org SEPT
Little Learners Art Lab
Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking OCT
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Audition now and be part of something bigger, a bold, inclusive future for choral music. The Long Island Choral Society is holding auditions for new members for their 96th Season. The 2025-26 season includes Let’s Go to the Movies, a celebration of choral music in flm, Schubert’s Mass in G as well as Handel’s Messiah and a variety of other musical performance opportunities throughout the coming year. Auditions are by appointment only and are held Mondays, continuing Oct. 2 and Oct. 6. If you love to sing, consider auditioning to be part of this tradition of musical excellence. For additional information, visit lics.org.
• Where: Garden City Community Church, 245 Stewart Ave., Garden City
• Contact: Interested parties can schedule an audition by calling
Visit Nassau County Museum of Art for hour for discovery and conversation. Explore a selection of sculptures sited across the museum property. Each stop on the tour delves into the choices, inspirations and material of the artists and their sculptures. Registration required. $20, $10 members.
• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
• Time: 5-6 p.m.
• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
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Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:
Agency: Board of Appeals
Village of Hewlett Bay Park
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York
Subject: Application of 289 Meadowview LLC, 289 Meadowview Ave, Hewlett Bay Park, New York, to construct an inground swimming pool, raised spa, pool equipment, fencing, pool bar structure, cabana, patios and one-story addition amendment to the new single-family dwelling, where such construction requires variances of the following Village Code section: (a) 146-10, to permit (4) air conditioning units to be located 27 feet from the east side lot line, where a minimum of 30 feet is required; (b) 146-13.1(B) to permit a lot coverage of 15,297.45 square feet, where the maximum permitted lot coverage is 11,122.07 square feet; (c) 146-18, (i) to permit a one story addition 19.9 feet from the side lot line, (ii) to permit a stoop and stairs on the east side of the dwelling to be located 24.2 feet from the side lot line, (iii) to permit a stoop and stairs on the west side closest to the front of the dwelling to be located 25.5 feet, (iv) to permit a stoop and stairs on the west side midway of the dwelling to be located 25.5 feet, where the required minimum side yard setback is 30 feet. Premises are designated as Section 42, Block 111, Lot 7 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate
such attendance and participation. All relevant documents may be inspected at the offce of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.
Dated: September 18, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 155941
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 Offce, 1180 Broadway, Hewlett, NY, at 7:30 P.M., on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, for the purpose of considering the proposed Fire District Budget for the 2026 fscal year.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the matter will be heard at that time and place. A copy of the proposed 2025 Fire District Budget will be available after September 30, 2025, at the Offce 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 Offce 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 19, 2025
Michael Ahern, Fire District Secretary 155940
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Appeals
Village of Hewlett Bay Park
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York
Subject: Application of 60 Heron Drive LLC, Eliezer Mechlovitz manager, 60 Heron Drive, Hewlett Bay
Park, New York, to construct a new singlefamily dwelling with attached pergola, covered patio, swimming pool, pool equipment, where such construction requires variances of the following Village Code section: (a) 146-9C(8)(h), (i) to permit the pool to be located in the side yard, (ii) to permit the pool equipment to be located in the side yard, where a pool and its equipment are required to be in a rear yard; (b) 146-17,(i) to permit the front porch to be setback 46.6 feet from the front lot line, (ii) to permit the house to be 47 feet from the front lot line, (iii) to permit the garage to be 45.1 feet from the front lot line, where 50 feet from the front lot line is required; (c) 146-19, (i) to permit the rear second story deck to be 30.5 feet from the rear lot line, (ii) to permit the rear right side of the dwelling to be 34.4 feet from the rear lot line, (iii) to permit the pergola to be 32.5 feet from the rear lot line, where 35 feet from the rear lot line is required. Premises are designated as Section 41, Block A, Lot 78 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.
This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.
All relevant documents may be inspected at the offce of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.
Dated: September 17, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 155942
hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY to amend the Code of the Village of Atlantic Beach Section 15, Article I - Code of Ethics and Section 15, Article II - Board of Ethics.
A copy of the text will be on fle in the offce of the Village Clerk. At such public hearing all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard.
Dated: September 8, 2025
By Order of the Board of Trustees
Emily Siniscalchi, Village Clerk 155944
LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Atlantic Beach will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY to amend the Code of the Village of Atlantic Beachproposed local law Video Conferencing of Public Bodies.
A copy of the text will be on fle in the offce of the Village Clerk.
At such public hearing all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard.
Dated: September 8, 2025
By Order of the Board of Trustees
Emily Siniscalchi, Village Clerk 155943
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Offcers 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 10/01/2025 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. 512/25. HEWLETT -
1150 Broadway Holdings LLC d/b/a Extra Space Storage, Renewal of grant to maintain double-faced, illuminated, vertical monument sign, 33 sq. ft. per face, overall size 66 sq. ft; setback 10’10” from side property line & 4’ from Broadway., N/s Broadway, 166.74’ W/o Frost La. running thru to Railroad Ave., a/k/a 1150 Broadway 516/25. EAST ATLANTIC BEACHSteve Boyce, Variances, lot area occupied, rear yard, construct 2nd story deck attached to dwelling., E/s Malone Ave., 642.03’ S/o Beech St., a/k/a 2 Malone Ave.
523/25. - 526/25. ATLANTIC BEACHRafael Abramov d/b/a 1518 Park St. LLC, Variances, height, lot area occupied, front yard average setback, side yard, side yards aggregate, rear yard, construct 3-story FEMA compliant dwelling with balconies attached (demolish existing structure); Variances, lot area occupied, rear yard, construct pergola attached to dwelling; Special exception to construct an outdoor kitchen exceeding horizontal maximum & with lot area occupied variance; Install pool equipment with less than required rear yard setback., N/s Park St., 351.04’ W/o Richard St., a/k/a 1518 Park St. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.
527/25. ATLANTIC BEACH - New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, Special exception to install 9 wireless communication antennas, two (2) equipment cabinets & one (1) natural gas generator on top of existing building., S/s Beech St., 1470’ W/o Clayton Ave., a/k/a 1395 Beech St. 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 Hewlett & East Atlantic Beach 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.
155936
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HEWLETT-WOODMERE PUBLIC LIBRARY HEWLETT, NEW YORK
The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library will receive separate, sealed bids for the construction contract for the Site Improvement Project to the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library building located at 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, New York 11557. Bids must be sealed with “Site Improvement Project” written on the outside of the envelope. Bids must be received no later than 2:00pm on October 8, 2025 at the Administration Offce of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library, located at 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, New York 11557, at which time all bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at the designated location (to be determined).
Plans and specifcations may be obtained beginning on September 24, 2025 at 12:00pm, as follows: Upon request, an electronic copy of the bid documents will be emailed to the requesting bidder. Contact the following person (via email) to obtain the Bid Package: John Tanzi, Project Architect John Tanzi Architects email: jtanzi@jtarchitects.net
The request must specify project name, company name & person requesting the bid package, US mailing address, email address, and a telephone number for such requestor. Bid packages will be emailed to the requestor, within two
(2) business days of the receipt of the written request. No telephone requests for bid packages will be accepted, as all requests must be in writing (via email).
Bid security in the form of a certifed check or money order payable to the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder in an amount equal to 5% (fve percent) of the total amount of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. The surety issuing the bid bond shall have a minimum policyholder rating of “A-” as listed in AM Best’s Insurance Guide and be licensed to conduct business in the State of New York.
A pre-bid conference/walk through to review the scope of work and visit the project site will be held at the HewlettWoodmere Public Library, located at 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, New York 11557 at 11:00am on October 1, 2025. Participants will meet inside the building’s main entrance. The project site visit is recommended for all bidders.
All questions and requests for clarifcations must be submitted in writing via e-mail and received no later than 5:00pm on October 2, 2025 to: John Tanzi, Project Architect John Tanzi Architects email: jtanzi@jtarchitects.net
The contract will contain a provision that every laborer and workman employed on or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the rate of wages which are set forth in the prevailing wage rate schedule from the New York State Department of Labor.
Each bid must be submitted on the offcial forms furnished in the bid package. All bids shall include noncollusive bidding certifcation or statement required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and shall also contain a nonsegregated facilities certifcate which shall provide that the bidder does not maintain or provide for his employees facilities which are segregated on a basis of race, creed, color or national
origin, whether such facilities are segregated by directive or on a de facto basis.
It is the Board’s intention to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder in compliance with the specifcations, providing the required security, who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. Each bid shall be frm for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for submission of bids. The Board of Trustees of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities/irregulariti es in any or all bids, except with respect to the time limitation for submission of bids, reject any or all proposals, accept any bid in whole or in part, or to advertise for new proposals, if, in the opinion of this Board of Trustees, the best interest of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library will thereby be promoted. This invitation is an offer to receive proposals for a contract and not an offer of a contract. Failure or refusal to execute a contract and deliver the required bonds and insurance certifcates within ten (10) days after the date of notice of acceptance of the bid shall constitute a breach of the agreement and the Library, at its option, may proceed against the bid bond/security and take such other action as may be deemed in its best interest.
By Order of the Board of Trustees
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library 1125 Broadway Hewlett, New York 11557 September 24, 2025 155862
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BOILER REPLACEMENT PROJECT HEWLETT-WOODMERE PUBLIC LIBRARY HEWLETT, NEW YORK
The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library will receive separate, sealed bids for the construction contract for the Boiler Replacement Project to the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library building located at 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, New York 11557. Bids must be sealed with “Boiler Replacement Project”
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written on the outside of the envelope. Bids must be received no later than 1:00pm on October 8, 2025 at the Administration Offce of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library, located at 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, New York 11557, at which time all bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at the designated location (to be determined).
Plans and specifcations may be obtained beginning on September 24, 2025 at 12:00pm, as follows: Upon request, an electronic copy of the bid documents will be emailed to the requesting bidder. Contact the following person (via email) to obtain the Bid Package: John Tanzi, Project Architect John Tanzi Architects email: jtanzi@jtarchitects.net
The request must specify project name, company name & person requesting the bid package, US mailing address, email address, and a telephone number for such requestor. Bid packages will be emailed to the requestor, within two (2) business days of the receipt of the written request. No telephone requests for bid packages will be accepted, as all requests must be in writing (via email).
Bid security in the form of a certifed check or money order payable to the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder in an amount equal to 5% (fve percent) of the total amount of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. The surety issuing the bid bond shall have a minimum policyholder rating of “A-” as listed in AM Best’s Insurance Guide and be licensed to conduct business in the State of New York.
A pre-bid conference/walk through to review the scope of work and visit the project site will be held at the HewlettWoodmere Public Library, located at 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, New York 11557 at 10:00am on October 1, 2025. Participants will meet inside the building’s main entrance. The project site visit is recommended for all bidders.
All questions and requests for
clarifcations must be submitted in writing via e-mail and received no later than 5:00pm on October 2, 2025 to: John Tanzi, Project Architect
John Tanzi Architects email: jtanzi@jtarchitects.net
The contract will contain a provision that every laborer and workman employed on or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the rate of wages which are set forth in the prevailing wage rate schedule from the New York State Department of Labor.
Each bid must be submitted on the offcial forms furnished in the bid package. All bids shall include noncollusive bidding certifcation or statement required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and shall also contain a nonsegregated facilities certifcate which shall provide that the bidder does not maintain or provide for his employees facilities which are segregated on a basis of race, creed, color or national origin, whether such facilities are segregated by directive or on a de facto basis.
It is the Board’s intention to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder in compliance with the specifcations, providing the required security, who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. Each bid shall be frm for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for submission of bids.
The Board of Trustees of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities/irregulariti es in any or all bids, except with respect to the time limitation for submission of bids, reject any or all proposals, accept any bid in whole or in part, or to advertise for new proposals, if, in the opinion of this Board of Trustees, the best interest of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library will thereby be promoted. This invitation is an offer to receive proposals for a contract and not an offer of a contract.
Failure or refusal to execute a contract and deliver the required
bonds and insurance certifcates within ten (10) days after the date of notice of acceptance of the bid shall constitute a breach of the agreement and the Library, at its option, may proceed against the bid bond/security and take such other action as may be deemed in its best interest.
By Order of the Board of Trustees
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library 1125 Broadway Hewlett, New York 11557
September 24, 2025 155861
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
LOCAL LAW NO. 57-2025
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 16th day of September, 2025, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 57-2025, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 57-2025, to amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations.
Dated: September 16, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
JOHN FERRETTI
Supervisor KATE MURRAY
Supervisor Town Clerk 155874
LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527
RESOLUTION NO. 903-2025
Adopted: September 16, 2025
Senior Councilmember Goosby offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING
PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 894-2025, adopted September 3, 2025, a public hearing was duly held on the 16th day of September, 2025, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board fnds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: EAST ATLANTIC BEACH
MOHAWK AVENUEeast side, starting at a point 299 feet south of the south curbline of Beech Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-358/25)
ELMONT
CLEMENT AVENUEeast side, starting at a point 243 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 17 feet.
(TH-406/25)
HERBERT AVENUEwest side, starting at a point 176 feet north of the north curbline of Pelham Street, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-380/25)
THEODORA STREETnorth side, starting at a point 50 feet east of the east curbline of Litchfeld Avenue, east for a distance of 20
feet.
(TH-372/25)
FRANKLIN SQUARE
BARRYMORE
BOULEVARD - east side, starting at a point 3 feet south, opposite the south curbline of Drew Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-357/25)
(NR)VALLEY STREAM
ELIZABETH STREETwest side, starting at a point 24 feet north of the north curbline of Alden Avenue, north for a distance of 19 feet.
(TH-368/25)
UNIONDALE
NORTHGATE COURTnorth side, starting at a point 50 feet west of the west curbline of Northgate Drive, west for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-396/25)
BARRY PLACE - east side, starting at a point 124 feet south of the south curbline of Susan Place, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-397/25) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons:
EAST ATLANTIC BEACH
CLAYTON AVENUEeast side, starting at a point 72 feet south of the south curbline of Beech Street, south for a distance of 18 feet.
(TH-369/24 - 9/17/14)
(TH-369(B)/25)
WEST HEMPSTEAD
SYCAMORE STREETeast side, starting at a point 58 feet north of a point opposite the north curbline of Plymouth Street, north for a distance of 19 feet.
(TH-300/23 - 9/06/23)
(TH-377/25) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and fle in her offce affdavits of such publication and posting.
The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Muscarella and adopted upon roll call as follows:
AYES: SIX (6) NOES: NONE (0) 155875
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County of Nassau The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certifcateholders, CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2007-12T1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certifcates, Series 2007-12T1, Plaintiff AGAINST Sarwar H. Riaz, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 4, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM premises known as 721 Park Lane, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 39, BLOCK: 292, LOT: 116. Approximate amount of judgment is $947,543.00 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 000334/2016. For sale inform ation, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Francesco Tini, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 87235 155871
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006 SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-HE1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE1, Plaintiff, AGAINST AZEEM ALI, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 19, 2024. , the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court
Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM premises known as 541 11th Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0039, Block 00290-00 and Lot 00054. Approximate amount of judgment $1,966,318.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment. Index #001877/2013. Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 155938
LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing at Village Hall on Wednesday October 8, 2025 at 7:00PM. A ZOOM link to the meeting is available on our website at www. hewlettharbor.gov. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for variance relief: Schandel & Felix Meshman - 1013 Seawnae Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 -Applicant is proposing to a new one-story rear addition. The applicant is requesting relief from Village Zoning Code.
Zoning Code: 145-19 States the maximum permitted lot coverage in residential “BX” district is 25%. Applicant is proposing 57.41%.
Nathan & Loreen Cayzer-270 Pepperidge Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557- Applicant is proposing to construct a 1st and 2nd story addition to the existing dwelling. The applicants are requesting relief from the Village Zoning Codes.
Zoning Code:145-19. States the maximum permitted lot coverage in residential “B”District is 30% Applicant is proposing 34%.
Zoning Code: 14519. States that side yard setbacks require minimum 15-feet from any part of the dwelling to the property line. Applicants are requesting 10.3 feet off the north property line. Applicants asking for relief of 4.9’
Zoning Code: 145-2. States the height sky plane setback is a series of theoretical drawn incline planes which no part of the dwelling shall pass thru. The applicants are requesting to build beyond the sky plane. Hillel Abramov-1330 Schencks Lane Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 (Continuation)-
Applicant is seeking to install a sports court structure in the rear of the property.
Zoning Code; 145-19. States the maximum permitted lot coverage in a residential “A “District is 25%. Applicant is proposing 36%.
Meital Rosso-1117 Harbor Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 (Continuation)Applicant is seeking to make amendment to original previous approved plans Zoning Code; 1728 Amendment of application or plan. Applicant is seeking a layout change of the original drawing and reduction of surface lot coverage Dan Pulatani-1069 Channel Drive Hewlett Harbor,NY 11557 (Continuation)Applicant is seeking to make amendment to the original previous plans Zoning Code; 1728 Amendment of application or plan. Applicant is seeking a layout change of the original drawing BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DR. JULIO NOVELLO, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD
Peter Lynch - Building Superintendent Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York September 18, 2025 155956
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Q. Our kitchen is being redone, and we’re expanding into our breakfast area. We’re trying to figure out which kind of heat to put in, since our radiators will have to go to make way for the cabinets. Parts of the kitchen were always cold, and we don’t want to repeat that if we can find a better way. Our contractor said he can put in “toe space” heaters that blow warm air. Our plumber said we could do that, but they can be noisy after the break-in period. He also suggested installing either electric heat mats or water piping in-floor heating, but it could cost a lot. What’s your experience, and what do you recommend we do?
A. Keeping kitchens warm is more complicated than other spaces in your home. Of course, you could always just go stand in the corner, because most corners are 90 degrees! The most important factor in heating a kitchen is making certain kitchen walls and ceilings are well insulated, so that whatever system you choose will be the most effective for staying warm.
Old radiators were oversized as a rule of thumb, because, relatively speaking, energy sources were lower costing. Between larger radiators and smaller rooms, older home occupants were satisfied to walk around in sweaters to compensate. Today we want open spaces, removing the walls in the way to achieve a more spacious look.
Many people fear the cost and effort of a radiant floor, but radiating floors are my first choice, and the best solution. Yes, the initial investment is more, but not so much more that it’s cost-prohibitive. When you consider the time period to pay back the system, based on energy savings, it makes sense.
The other solutions are still concentrated places around the kitchen, and radiant heat is uniform to the room. Toe-kick heaters have a horizontal “squirrel cage” fan that rotates like a gerbil’s wheel, and eventually needs lubricating or replacement, unless you don’t mind the whirring sound.
Radiant heat, whether you choose a piping system or the electric matt type, distributes heat silently, and so comfortably that you can walk barefoot on the floor. People have even told me they lie on the floor and warm their sore back like a heating pad. The best part is that it’s the second most efficient type of heat distribution, after radiators (because they warm up the floor structure — even wood flooring — and retain and give off heat slowly after the boiler pauses). Together with a great insulation enclosure in the floor, below the heat, walls and ceiling, the radiant system works best.
Incidentally, the energy codes are moving to a higher performance standard as of January 2026, officials have informed me. There will be stricter adherence to proof, with calculations, of heating and cooling efficiency. Gone are the days of oversizing heating and air-conditioning or, for that matter, paying for more than you need and wasting energy. Good luck!
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As we begin another exciting school year for so many young students across Nassau County, I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan Feed Hungry Kids Act in Congress. Earlier this month, I joined educators in Valley Stream to announce this common-sense, bipartisan legislation. As a mother, the thought of any child going hungry in school is devastating to me. Students can’t reach their full academic potential on an empty stomach. Every one of America’s children deserves a good education that sets them up for a successful life, regardless of their background or ZIP code.
We saw during the pandemic that many families struggled to put food on the table. As families struggle with the costs of health care and housing, many times, one of the first things to go is food. In Nassau County, over 15,000 households currently count on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and other food assis-
Itance to put food on the table. Unfortunately, free and nutritious food still remains out of reach for too many across our country.
dents at no charge. The way it works is simple: If a certain percentage of kids in the school qualify, everyone gets access to meals at no cost.
dents right here in this school district and across the country.
pIncreasing access to no-cost breakfast and lunch has been shown to boost students’ learning, increase test scores and improve attendance and classroom behavior.
rotecting healthy, no-cost school meals is especially important now.
Until recently, however, Valley Stream and other districts like it were not able to provide every student with free breakfast and lunch, no matter what. Two years ago, Valley Stream directly benefited from expanded access to an important federal program called the Community Eligibility Provision.
That’s why I’m introducing the Feed Hungry Kids Act with my Republican colleague, Rep. David Valadao, of California. This bill would protect that federal program, which has helped Valley Stream and more than 17,000 other schools across the United States ensure that they can provide meals at no cost to all of their students.
The Community Eligibility Provision allows underserved schools to offer breakfast and lunch to all stu-
This is so important for so many reasons. First and foremost, it ensures that our kids are fed during the day. Second, and equally important, CEP reduces the paperwork burden facing families and school districts, making sure that kids don’t fall through the cracks and helping our schools focus on what’s really important — educating our kids.
Originally, the threshold was 40 percent, but in the fall of 2023, the federal government lowered the participation threshold for CEP to 25 percent — meaning that if a quarter of kids in the district qualify for free school meals, every kid can benefit.
By reducing the threshold to 25 percent, an additional 17,000 schools across the country, including in the Valley Stream district, became eligible for this essential program.
That’s why I am proud to take the lead on this act, which would codify the 2023 policy expanding access to free school meals into law, ensuring that CEP meals remain available for stu-
Now, earlier this year, some in Congress shopped around the idea of not only returning the threshold for free meals to 40 percent, but raising it even further. In fact, one potential proposal would increase it to 60 percent, literally taking food away from students and schools. That would be devastating to America’s children.
Making sure our students have food in their stomachs should undoubtedly be a bipartisan issue. With this bipartisan legislation, CEP schools won’t have to worry about remaining eligible for the program and being able to keep kids fed.
Protecting healthy, no-cost meals for our nation’s students is especially important now, as we see food assistance programs nationwide, including several that keep Long Island’s children and seniors fed, being threatened by the cruel GOP tax bill passed earlier this summer along party lines.
I’m proud to fight for Nassau County in Congress, and proud to lead this bipartisan bill, to push back against any proposed cuts to food assistance that would hurt our children and our community.
Laura Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.
n recent months, and perhaps for the first time in our adult lives, many of us have been worrying about the viability and survivability of the great American experiment known as democracy. It has been the only government we have known, and we assumed, perhaps naively, that freedom would ring forever across our land.
I did. I remember my young self, hand across my heart at an elementary school assembly, looking at the flag and reciting the pledge. It was such serious business. My devotion was uncomplicated. I grew up knowing I was lucky to have been born in my time and place.
My dad schooled us early and often on the opportunity America offered his immigrant parents, who fled pogroms and antisemitism in Eastern Europe.
I never traveled overseas without coming back through customs and immigration thinking, “God bless America.” I never visited another country that beckoned me for more than a week or two. I think of myself as a
patriot.
When I was a college student and we philosophized about democracy, there seemed only a few and very sensible boundaries. Like don’t yell “Fire!” in a crowded theater. Otherwise, free speech felt like a particularly American right. As kids we chanted, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never harm me.”
W e thought of ourselves as a fairly egalitarian society in the pre-MAGA era.
Now, increasing restrictions on speech are disorienting. Our democracy feels destabilized. How do we speak up and support the least powerful and most in need of American justice without fear of reprisals? How have words — just words, compilations of simple letters — become “triggers” or a forbidden form of expression? Why take a word like d-iv-e-r-s-i-t-y and scrub it from policy language as if it were an epithet? It means, “The practice of including people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds” — a quintessentially American concept we historically have embraced.
These days, I don’t recognize us. America on its best day is far from perfect. As an educated adult, I know this. Any country that sanctioned slavery and the internment of citizens car-
ries that brand forever. But we also preserved freedom in World Wars I and II, beat back dictators and welcomed millions of immigrants who helped build the greatest country in the world. We educated the best scientists and led the world in developing vaccines for the most dreaded diseases.
The good, the bad — all of it is true, and the fabric of our nation today is richly threaded with our triumphs. We are all the stronger because we have survived dark times, like the Civil War, and built a society that has been a beacon for freedom around the world.
Within the generous embrace of America’s democratic government there have always been imperfections. Some argue that hard work pays off; others say that not everyone has equal access to either higher education or good jobs. Corruption sometimes tilts the playing field.
I don’t know how to resist the current threats to democracy, except to write and talk about them, to vote and encourage others to vote, to support fair elections. I do know we have to pay attention. Continuing to educate ourselves and encouraging open political discussions among others can only be a good
thing.
We Americans thought of ourselves as a fairly egalitarian society in the preMAGA, pre-billionaire era. There was a real thriving middle class when I was growing up, attainable through higher education or apprenticeship and hard work. Nothing seemed out of reach. The deal was that people in business or professions or trades could buy homes for growing families.
Today that deal is broken. Homes are out of reach for many young couples. Food prices are eating up family budgets. Now, only 250 years after the Declaration of Independence, we observe increasing class distinction in many elements of our culture.
Can we grow through this?
Can we agree that anyone who wants an education can still get it, and that people starting out can find affordable housing? All of it can be true and workable, but we can’t call ourselves a democracy when free speech and economic opportunity are threatened. A democracy embraces all its citizens, and in the best of worlds, welcomes newcomers.
In my lifetime, our imperfect democracy had room for everyone and was moving, in starts and stops, toward inclusivity. Now it seems stalled.
Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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october is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, a time to bring attention to the countless animals in need of loving homes. On Long Island we’re fortunate to have strong networks of shelters working to give dogs, cats and other animals a second chance at life. Yet despite their tireless efforts, too many pets remain behind kennel doors, waiting.
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter and Town of Babylon Animal Shelter are major lifelines for rescue pets. There are smaller but equally dedicated operations in Long Beach and on the North Shore.
Animal shelters — such as those in our towns — are typically run by municipalities, and house stray, abandoned or surrendered pets. They are often required to take in all animals brought to them. Shelters may have paid employees, but also rely on volunteer support. Animal rescues, on the other hand, are usually nonprofit and volunteer-run. Rescues can be more selective about the animals they accept. Together, shelters and rescues form a network of care that helps countless animals find safe, loving homes.
The message next month is clear: adopt, don’t shop. And even better, adopt from your local shelter.
When people turn to breeders — or worse, puppy mills — for their next pet, they overlook the many dogs already in need of homes. These are animals with plenty of love to give, that simply need someone to open their heart and their home. Shelter pets may not always be purebred, and some may come with personality quirks, but they often make the most loyal companions. Their gratitude is evident in every wagging tail and every snuggle.
Some people worry that adopting from a shelter is expensive. In fact, it’s often the opposite. The cost of adopting a dog can be less than $100, and cats are typically under $70. Many shelters also offer
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
3320 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh Phone: (516) 785-5220
Website: HempsteadNY.gov/179/ Animal-Shelter
Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter
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Website: OysterBayTown.com/ AnimalShelter
Town of Babylon Animal Shelter
80 New Highway, Amityville Phone: (631) 643-9270
Website: TownOfBabylonNY. gov/132/AnimalShelter
Long Beach Animal Shelter (Operated by Posh Pets Rescue) 770 Park Place, Long Beach Phone: (516) 431-7674
Website: PoshPetsRescueNY.org
special promotions for veterans, seniors and first responders, bringing those prices down even further. When you consider what’s often included — spaying or neutering, vaccinations and microchipping — adoption is not only the compassionate choice, but also the practical one. Of course, not everyone is in a position to adopt. That doesn’t mean you can’t help. Shelters and rescues rely heavily on community support. Volunteers are always needed to walk dogs, play with cats, or simply give animals
To the Editor:
In this critical moment for the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, we invite the community to join us in our Flash Membership Drive as we celebrate our 31st anniversary.
For more than three decades, the center has educated over half a million people about the lessons of the Holocaust and the importance of tolerance. Today, that mission is more urgent than ever. With rising antisemitism and hate crimes, your support is vital in helping us spread awareness, strengthen understanding and foster compassion.
the human interaction they crave. Fostering is another option, offering an animal a temporary home while the shelter supplements the costs of its care. Foster homes are especially critical for pets that don’t thrive in a kennel environment or who need extra attention before they’re ready for adoption. Fostering a pet doesn’t just save that one animal. It also opens up space for a shelter to take in another one in need.
Then there are the basic supplies that shelters are always in need of: food, blankets, toys. Monetary donations go a long way in offsetting these facilities’ medical bills for sick or injured animals. Even the smallest contribution can make a big difference.
Adopting a dog can change its life forever, and will likely improve yours. Studies cited by the American Heart Association have found that dog ownership is linked to a lower risk of death from all causes, offering benefits to both heart health and overall well-being.
While October focuses on shelter dogs, it’s worth remembering that they aren’t the only ones waiting. Cats — from kittens to seniors — make up a large portion of shelter populations. If you’re considering adding a furry friend to your family, keep an open mind about who that might be.
Next month is a call to action. For anyone thinking about a new pet, consider visiting a local shelter before contacting a breeder. For those who can’t adopt, find a shelter to volunteer with, foster for or donate to. Every effort helps lighten shelters’ load and brighten the future of the animals they care for.
“Saving one dog won’t change the world,” Karen Davison, an animal advocate, rescue supporter and author, likes to say, “but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.” Next month, let’s make that change happen — one adoption, one act of kindness and one wagging tail at a time.
protecting a child’s vision is a crucial part of their overall health and development. Just like regular checkups for their teeth and ears, early eye screenings are essential. Many common vision problems in kids can go completely unnoticed, because a child might not even realize that their vision is blurry or that something is wrong. Catching and treating these issues early is the key to preventing longterm problems that could affect their learning, behavior and social life.
The warning signs of vision problems that parents shouldn’t ignore include squinting at objects; holding books or devices too close; eye misalignment — one or both eyes turning inward or outward, particularly when tired; head tilting; avoidance of near tasks — a reluctance to read, draw or do homework; excessive tearing or light sensitivity, which may signal allergies or inflammation; and difficulty in school — struggling with reading, skipping lines or losing track while studying.
Even one of these signs can indicate that urgent treatment is necessary.
A closer look at nearsightedness in kids. Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is one of the most common eye conditions in children. It’s when a child can see things up close just fine, but things far away appear blurry.
safer than regular glasses. These should be considered essential equipment, just like helmets or mouth guards.
CIf your child’s vision is worsening quickly, there are treatments that can help slow it down. Low-dose atropine eye drops have been shown to be effective in slowing the progression of nearsightedness. And certain types of contact lenses are designed to help slow the worsening of a child’s vision. These treatments can make a big difference in a child’s eye health as they grow.
lear vision is about more than just seeing the board at school.
Contact lenses for kids. For active children, especially those involved in sports, contact lenses can be a game-changer. They eliminate the risk of broken glasses on the playground or field, and can give kids more confidence. That said, not every child is ready for the responsibility. Children must be mature enough to remove contacts before sleeping, and to clean and store them properly every day.
Eye safety in sports. Sports are one of the leading causes of eye injuries in children. To help reduce risks, experts recommend polycarbonate sports glasses, which are impact-resistant and far
Membership offers more than a year of free access to our permanent and special exhibits — it is a commitment to education and action. Every membership directly supports programs that reach over 30,000 Long Island students annually, as well as training for law enforcement, educators and nurses. These efforts empower our community leaders to make a positive difference in confronting prejudice and promoting inclusivity.
Members can also participate in group tours and classes that bring history to life and deepen the conversation about tolerance. Together we can be a beacon of hope, ensuring that the lessons of the past guide us toward a more compassionate future. Join us today and stand with the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.
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less murder of Charlie Kirk. When did we, as a nation, decide that political disagreement should be met with fists, bullets and blood instead of words? Debate used to be the cornerstone of democracy. Now too often it feels like dissent is treated as a death sentence.
In the late 1980s, I traveled to London, and stumbled on Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park. Anyone could climb onto a soapbox and speak their mind — on politics, faith or even hatred itself. Crowds heckled, argued and mocked, but they did not silence or assault the speaker. The unarmed Bobbies stood by only to keep the peace. It was a living model of what free expression should look like: passionate, messy, even uncomfortable — but never violent.
Protecting young eyes from the sun. Parents are well aware of the importance of sunscreen, but many forget that UV rays can damage children’s eyes, too. In fact, most lifetime UV exposure happens during childhood. Wearing 100 percent UVprotection sunglasses when outdoors — especially near water, sand or snow, which reflect UV rays — can prevent damage that may later lead to cataracts or macular degeneration. Making sunglasses a daily habit helps ensure healthier eyes for life.
The dangers of eye rubbing. You may not realize it, but frequent eye rubbing can be a big problem. For kids with allergies, constant rubbing can actually damage the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
This can lead to a condition called keratoconus, in which the cornea becomes so thin that it bulges forward into a cone shape. This causes blurry vision that can’t be fixed with regular glasses or contacts.
What can we do about it? The good news is that if keratoconus is caught early, there are treatments. A procedure
called corneal collagen cross-linking can help stop the condition from getting worse. Also, using allergy eye drops or oral medication can reduce the itchiness and the urge to rub, protecting the eyes from further damage.
A clear message for parents. Protecting a child’s vision is one of the greatest gifts parents can give. The bottom line is straightforward:
■ Screen early — ideally by age 3 to 5.
■ Watch for warning signs like squinting, head tilting or school difficulties.
■ Protect young eyes from injuries and UV damage.
■ Seek treatment early for conditions such as myopia or keratoconus.
An eye exam for your child is quick and painless, but it can make a difference that lasts a lifetime. Don’t wait for your child to complain about their vision — catching problems early is key. Add an eye exam to the list of things to do early in the school year. Clear vision is about more than just seeing the board at school; it’s about giving every child the best chance at success, safety and healthy eyes for life.
Dr. Carolyn Shih is an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and works at South Shore Eye Care, a member of the Northwell Health Eye Institute.
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None of us deserves harm for our beliefs
To the Editor:
I write today outraged at the sense-
Charlie Kirk was a lightning rod, and at times I disagreed with his ideas — sometimes very strongly — but other times I agreed with him. That’s how democracy works: We weigh arguments, we challenge one another, we debate. But disagreement is not justification for violence. When I thought he was wrong, I wished for dialogue and enlightenment, not harm.
Instead, we are letting ourselves be manipulated by sensationalist media, rage-driven podcasts and toxic social media that thrive on division. Too many Americans now view someone who holds a different opinion not as a neighbor but as an enemy. That is poisonous — and deadly. None of us deserves harm for our beliefs. If America is to endure as a free
society, we must relearn how to argue fiercely without killing one another. Violence cannot be the answer. Debate must be.
