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Propel project moves forward after hearing a n d t h e N ew Yo rk Powe r Authority, proposes roughly 90 miles of new 345 kilovolt A public hearing in Mineola underground cables spanning on July 23 marked another Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk milestone for the Propel NY counties, as well as direct interEnergy transmission project as connections to nine substations it advances through New York from the Bronx through Westchester. state’s per mitting Before construcprocess. tion can begin, the More than two d eve l o p e r s m u s t dozen community secure a Certificate members, elected of Environmental officials, environCompatibility and mental advocates Public Need from and business ownthe State Public Serers spoke before vice Commission, administrative law which will issue a judges Ashley decision based on Moreno and Nichothe full case record, las Planty at the including last Nassau County LegWednesday’s testiislature chambers, SHANNoN mony. voicing both BAxEVANIS Proponents staunch support argued that the and fierce opposi- Director, project is critical tion. With a target- NY Transco for Long Island’s e d c o n s t r u c t i o n public affairs energy future. start of mid-2026, “The underthe project team and regulators continue refin- ground transmission cables ing route details, planning that are to be built are nothing environmental protections and new,” Island Park resident Jim fine-tuning outreach to address Brown, of the South Shore lingering misconceptions about Audubon Society, said. “We especially support Propel’s use the venture. Propel NY Energy, a joint of underground cables as parinitiative of New York Transco Continued on page 8
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A tropical time in Island Park Friends and neighbors gathered in their best tropical attire, showcasing the vibrant energy and community pride that made the Masone Summer Luau a night to remember on July 25. Story, more photos, Page 10.
Sunrise Association celebrates 20 years helping kids with cancer By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Sunrise Association–Long Island, headquartered on Neil Court in Oceanside, beside the Friedberg JCC, has burst into its 20th summer with a flurry of celebrations and gifts and ambitious expansion plans — solidifying its role as a national leader in providing free camp experiences for children battling cancer and their siblings. From ribbon-cuttings to gala fundraisers, milestones have shaped the summer. The Sunrise Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings through free
programs like summer day camps, year-round programs, and in-hospital recreational activities. Campers, families and donors gathered at the association’s Wheatley Heights campus on July 15, when Chief Marketing Officer Chris Strom snipped the ribbon on the new Sunrise train. Dubbed “Nicky’s Sunrise Express” in honor of young Nicholas Pedone, the $150,000 gift from the Nicholas Pedone Foundation replaces the original “Sunrise Choo-Choo,” which served campers faithfully from 2006 to 2024. The Nicholas Pedone Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in memory of 7-year-old Nicholas Pedone who lost his life to childhood cancer in Continued on page 7
e’re still trying to get past the confusion about what this project is, and what it isn’t.