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Restaurants help revive O.B. business many commercial vacancies, she decided to take the leap. “It is indeed a very special A decade or so ago, the ham- place,” Taglich said of the hamlet of Oyster Bay was dotted let. “Its history, beautiful archiwith boarded-up buildings, and tecture and strong sense of vacancy rates were climbing. community is what I wanted to But with the help of two local invest in.” hospitality groups, each with In 2018, the Lush Life Hospiits own take on tality group opened upscale dining and the brassiere gourmet food, Oys2Spring. Taglich ter Bay has been said she meticutransformed into a lously planned thriving hot spot every detail, from for fine dining. the menu to the The Lush Life tableware. Hospitality Group “It was a total was founded in 2014 career change for by Claudia Taglich me; I was extremeand Iron Chef ly nervous about JAckiE cipollA America champion entering the notorichef Jesse Schenk- Executive director, ously difficult rese r. T h e S t e l l i n a Oyster Bay Main taurant business,” Hospitality group Street Association Taglich said. “My was created in 2022 goal was to make by the Milana fami2Spring the best restaurant I ly and chef Fabrizio Faccini. could possibly make.” In 2014, Claudia and Michael Spreading the word about Taglich bought a historic but 2Spring on social media has dilapidated home in Oyster Bay, been an immense help, accordand moved there with their ing to Taglich, gives people a family from Sag Harbor. A glimpse of the restaurant’s vacant corner lot, previously food, atmosphere and energy. the site of the bistro Cafe Al “Food is no longer about what’s Dente, struck Claudia as an on the plate,” she explained. ideal place for a restaurant. “The entire experience matters. Despite the risk of opening a Social media has helped us business in a quiet town with Continued on page 13

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Roughly 20 members of the Baldino family work together throughout the day once each summer, turning cases of tomatoes into gallons of sauce.

In six-decade-long tradition, Baldinos make tomato sauce By Will SHEEliNE wsheeline@liherald.com

For the Baldino family of Oyster Bay, summer means tomatoes. Each year, the family gathers at Carmela Baldino’s home for a day of washing, boiling and crushing tomatoes into sauce that they bottle as well, and that will supply the family for the year ahead. This year’s sauce-making day is scheduled for Saturday, when roughly 20 family members are expected to take part in a tradition that Baldino began with her children decades ago, and has since grown to include spouses and grandchildren.

Baldino, 83, who grew up in Durazzano, Italy, a small town about 20 miles from Naples, came to the United States with her three sisters in February 1959. She and her husband, Philip, began making sauce with his parents after they married in 1964, and later she continued the tradition with her children, Giovanna, Louie, Mario and Donna. “They were small, but as they grew up, we all did it together, and that’s been since 1986,” Carmela said. “Myself and my children, we did it together.” And the sauce-making gathering has expanded as the children married and had Continued on page 14

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Getting ready for the new year By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Board of Education on Wednesday reviewed a restructuring of the district’s central office, received an update on preparations for the upcoming school year and discussed assignments for several board subcommittees. Here are three things to know from the Aug. 19 meeting.

District restructures central office following administrator’s departure The district is moving forward with a streamlined central office structure following the resignation of its executive director for curriculum and instruction. Superintendent Francesco Ianni said the vacancy created an opportunity to evaluate the district’s administrative structure and redistribute responsibilities without eliminating essential functions. Under the new model, the district will not rehire to fill the position. Responsibilities will be distributed among existing administrators. The district has also created elementary and secondary cur riculum associate positions focused on curriculum development, assessment support and instructional coaching.

District prepares for students’ return With the school year approaching, district officials said staff members have spent the summer preparing buildings and programs for students. Ianni highlighted the work of custodians, nurses, grounds crews, clerical staff, administrators and teachers. Student representative Sophia Staphos also addressed the board about upcoming transition programs. A Common App Bootcamp will help rising seniors prepare for college applications. Rising seventh graders will participate in “Giving Day,” which will allow students to become familiar with the school building, classrooms and lockers before the first day.

Board discusses committees and district priorities The board discussed assignments for several district-wide committees, including safety, wellness, academic and legislative committees. The legislative committee was described as a forum for addressing issues affecting the district and education more broadly with elected officials and other legislators. The board also approved personnel, business, special services and new business resolutions during the meeting. As the district prepares for the Sept. 1 start of classes, Ianni added that the central focus of the administrative changes remains student success. “But ultimately, we focus on making sure that the students have what they need to be successful,” he said.

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For composer Leonard Lehrman, a recent trip to Romania was both a return to a place that had influenced his music and an opportunity to hear his work performed by native Romanian singers. Lehrman, who works as a librarian at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, traveled to Bucharest with his wife, vocalist Helene Williams, for a masterclass and two concerts on July 1 and 3. The trip marked Lehrman’s first return to Europe since 2019. The July 1 program at the Jewish Community Center in Romania’s capital brought together singers from throughout the country for a masterclass led by Lehrman and Williams, followed by a recital featuring Lehrman’s music alongside works from the French and Italian operLEoNArd atic repertoire, LEHrmAN as well as Romacomposer nian selections. The July 3 concert featured the first complete performance in Romanian of a five-song cycle Lehrman composed after his previous visit to the country. The cycle includes three settings of poems by Mihai Eminescu, Romania’s national poet, and two poems by Jewish-Romanian poet Zygmund Tauberg. Lehrman said hearing the songs performed by native Romanian speakers gave him a different perspective on the music. He said translations inevitably change a work, even when they can sometimes produce unexpected results. “The work is conceived in the original language, and everything done in another language is a translation,” Lehrman said. “A translation is never the same as the original.” Lehrman said he relied on translations in French, German and Italian to understand Eminescu’s Romanian poetry when he first began setting the poems to music. His interest in the language and poetry grew from his 2019 visit to Romania, when he and Williams traveled through the country and visited Sighet, the hometown of Holocaust survivor and author Elie Wiesel. During that trip, Lehrman and Williams also visited museums dedicated to Romanian composer George Enescu. Lehrman said he had a personal connection to Enescu dating back to his youth. “The first piece I ever conducted with an orchestra was in junior high school,” Lehrman reminisced, “I conducted the first Romanian rhapsody of Enesco.” The couple’s connection to Romanian poetry expanded after, on that trip, a woman approached Lehrman following a concert in Bucharest. She told him her 92-year-old father, Tauberg, was a Jewish poet in Bucharest and asked wheth-

translation is never the same as the original.

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Lehrman frequently collaborates with musicians of all styles, instruments and ages, such as violinist Dan Hyman.

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Valley Stream composer Leonard J. Lehrman accompanied his wife, soprano Helene Williams, at their last performance in Romania in 2019. er Lehrman would consider setting some of his work to music. Lehrman accepted and ultimately added two of Tauberg’s poems to the three Eminescu settings, creating the five-song cycle. The July 3 performance featured soprano Simona Nicoletta Jidveanu, a soloist with the Bucharest Philharmonic Orchestra, performing the cycle with Lehrman at the piano. Tauberg was expected to attend. The trip was shorter than Lehrman’s 2019 visit. He and Williams arrived in Romania after Lehrman finished a library shift Monday and returned home Saturday night, leaving little time for sightseeing.

“It was very thrilling,” Lehrman said, “but it was also very tight because we didn’t have much time there.” In addition to the concerts and masterclass, Lehrman and Williams met with the director of Bucharest’s Jewish Theater. Lehrman said the theater is planning a Yiddish festival next May, and he hopes to return to Romania if the couple can develop a program for the event. Lehrman said he hopes the work will continue to travel across languages and borders, while retaining its connection to the cultures that inspired it. “I think the Romanian originals are superb,” Lehrman said, “and my translations are simply workable, but they’re

Before the concert in Romania, Leonard Lehrman and his wife hosted their annual summer concert at their home in V.S. not of the caliber of poetry that the originals are.” Back home, Lehrman is continuing to compose and perform while working at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library. Among his upcoming projects is a new opera based on Bernard Malamud’s short story “The Magic Barrel.” Lehrman said he has received permission from the estate of composer Mark Blitzstein to use Blitzstein’s existing libretto, while writing entirely new music. He plans to begin the project next year if a grant application is successful. To watch the concerts online, visit tinyurl.com/20260701BucharestJCC and tinyurl.com/20260703GaleriaRomana.

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President Trump used a visit to Nassau County last Friday to tout falling crime rates and to endorse County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for governor, while more than 100 protesters gathered nearby to criticize the administration’s policies on immigration, health care and affordability. Trump spoke at the Nassau County Police Department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, in Garden City, where he praised local law enforcement and repeatedly pointed to Nassau County as a model for public safety. “Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 one safest county in America,” Trump said, citing a 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. He also praised Blakeman, saying, “We’ll get Bruce in there. We’ll change it around,” as he urged New Yorkers to support the county executive’s gubernatorial campaign. Blakeman credited local and federal law enforcement cooperation for the county’s crime record. He also highlighted Nassay’s agreement with federal immigration authorities, saying the county had removed about 2,000 immigrants with criminal records in one year. He cited cases involving attempted murder, rape, robbery, carjacking and drug dealing as examples of the people he said had been removed. Trump’s remarks largely focused on crime, immigration and his administration’s support for law enforcement. He cited newly released FBI statistics that he said showed the largest reduction in violent crime in American history in 2025, along with additional declines in murders and robberies in 2026. He also criticized Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s criminal justice policies, particularly

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President Trump joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County P.D.’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City last Friday. Trump endorsed Blakeman’s campaign for governor. its bail laws and immigration policies, while praising Blakeman’s record. Outside the police training center, meanwhile, more than 100 protesters gathered at a designated protest area on Endo Boulevard. They included Nassau County Democratic Party officials, community leaders and residents. Civil rights attorney Fred Brewington led protesters in chants, including, “This is what America looks like today and we’re not going away.” Adrienne Adams, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, was among the speakers. She crit-

icized both Trump and Blakeman, saying that Blakeman was the president’s “biggest cheerleader” and urging voters to reject what she described as their extremism. “Keeping our community safe doesn’t stop at law enforcement,” Adams said, arguing that public safety also includes health care, dignity and the ability to afford essential care. Adams criticized Trump’s health care and food assistance policies, and said that Blakeman would take Medicaid cuts further. Sen. Siela Bynoe, county elected officials and community leaders also addressed the crowd, focusing on the cost of living, health care, immigration and ICE enforcement. For supporters who attended the Trump event, however, public safety remained the central message. Nikolai Glushkov, 23, founder of the Glen Cove Young Republicans, came to the rally to support congressional candidate Michael LiPetri Jr. as well as Trump and Blakeman. Glushkov, a lifelong Nassau County resident, said he was encouraged by what he heard about crime reductions. “I took away [President Trump’s] impact on the national level on keeping the crime safe in Nassau County, reducing that along with Blakeman,” he said. Glushkov said he believed that Nassau’s record under Blakeman could serve as a model for the rest of New York. “We are the safest county, and we got to make New York state the safest state this November,” he said. The rally and the nearby protest underscored the political divide surrounding Trump’s visit, with his supporters emphasizing crime and law enforcement while opponents argued that health care, affordability and reforms in immigration policy should be made higher priorities.

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Nearly 300 women gathered at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville on Aug. 4 for the Long Island Herald’s fourth annual Women’s Executive Summit, a day focused on leadership, health, wealth and personal growth. This year’s “Own Your Power” theme brought leaders across industries to share insights on overcoming challenges, building confidence and seizing opportunities. The event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions designed to help attendees invest in themselves and their futures. The day began with a warm-up session, “Be the CEO of You,” led by Susan Gatti, founder of Disruptive Spark Group. Gatti encouraged attendees to reflect on their goals and identify what they hoped to gain from the summit. “We make an investment in ourselves when we come to an event like this, but what we really want is a change,” Gatti said. “The change won’t happen here. It will happen after.” Through a values-based activity, Gatti helped participants focus on their priorities and use those values as a guide for making decisions. Opening remarks were delivered by Stuart Richner and Amy Amato of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE, followed by remarks from Mistress of Ceremonies Kristin Thorne, a five-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter with the Law & Crime Network. “Owning your power means believing in yourself, even when someone else does not,” Amato said. “It means having the courage to launch the business, ask for the promotion, negotiate your salary, take care of your health, build your financial future, and become the leader you were meant to be.” Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island was honored by Richner Communications with the Community Impact award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering girls from across the region. Proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit. The first panel, “Own Your

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Hundreds of powerful executives and entrepreneurs attended the fourth annual Women’s Executuves Summit earlier this month.

Voice,” explored leadership and confidence. Moderated by Sharon Wyman, president and CEO of Discover Long Island, the discussion featured Lillian Paley, vice president of business development at Silver Lining Homecare Agency; Palmina Whelan, capital program director for The New Terminal One; Carina Tom, president of NU World Connect Title LLC; and Suzette Gordon, president and CEO of SCO Family of Services. Panelists shared personal stories about overcoming self-doubt, entering male-dominated industries and learning to advocate for themselves. Whelan reflected on being one of the only women in aviation construction meetings early in her career. “No one is going to speak for me, no one is going to promote me, no one is going to be my cheerleader,” she said. “I realized I had to own my voice.” The summit also featured two blocks of “Power Sessions” covering topics such as hospitality, selfcare, branding, productivity and personal development. During the “Own Your Health” panel, moderated by Kristyn Hodgdon, co-founder and chief creative officer of Rescripted, experts discussed the importance of women advocating for their health and understanding their bodies at every stage of life.

The panel included Dr. Helen Hsieh, founder and medical director of Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, founder of The Beauty Cellar NY; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, of Ideal Body Med Spa; and Dr. Meredith Vandegrift, board-certified plastic surgeon at Vandegrift Plastic Surgery. Speakers encouraged women to move beyond simply “feeling fine” and instead focus on achieving their best health. “Fine is not the same as feeling your optimal best,” Mashkabova said, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s body and seeking answers when something feels wrong. The “Own Your Wealth” panel focused on financial independence and preparation. Moderated by Elisa De Jesus, senior vice president and private client advisor at Bank of America, the discussion featured Kerri Winans Kaley of The Bristal Assisted Living, Michelle Moreira-Jodice of Valley Bank, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction and Christina Rosas of Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. Panelists stressed the importance of financial literacy, asking questions and staying engaged in financial decisions. “Financial confidence doesn’t come from knowing all the answers,” Moreira-Jodice said. “It comes from asking the right questions and building trusted relationships.”

The summit concluded with two keynote presentations. Carrie Skowronski, CEO of Leadology, delivered “Dare to Lead: Reimagine Leadership for the Modern Workplace,” discussing mindset, growth and stepping outside comfort zones. Skowronski encouraged attendees to embrace challenges and recognize their own strengths. “In order to own our power, we have to name our power,” she said. Renee Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, closed the event with “A Life Inspired by Passion & Purpose,” sharing her journey from storyteller and writer to community leader. Flagler encouraged women to recognize their talents and use them in service of others. “Passion is the vehicle that gets us to our purpose,” she said. “Take your gifts, indulge your passion, let it lead you to your purpose and serve your people.” Throughout the day, attendees were reminded that leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by confidence, resilience and the willingness to create meaningful change. For more photos, click here: https://richnerlive.com/richner-event/womens-executive-summit/ For more info on RichnerLive, click here: https://richnerlive. com/

Herald Publisher, Stuart Richner, left, and Executive Director, Amy Amato, surprised Executive Director, Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island with the Community Impact Award, event emcee Kristin Thorne at right.

Justine Del Prete, left, with ARC Excess & Surplus, Claudia Rodriguez of RichnerLive, Izabella Bobkiewicz and Agnieszka Supel representing Merrill Lynch Bank of America Corporation, Jenna Grasso of The Retreat, Catherine Fee of Empire Government Strategies, and Bridget Mantello with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.

The Own Your Voice panel: Moderator Sharon Wyman, left, CDME Discover Long Island, with panelists Suzette Gordon, of SCO Family of Services, Carina Tom, of NU World Connect Title, Lillian Paley with Silver Lining Homecare Agency, and Palmina Whelan of The New Terminal One.

Moderator Elisa De Jesus, left, of Bank of America led the Own Your Wealth Panel with panelists Kerri Winans Kaley, CSA, representing The Bristal Assisted Living, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction, Michelle Moreira-Jodice, of Valley Bank, and Christina M. Rosas, with Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC.

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Every Tuesday in the summer, hundreds of car enthusiasts, Oyster Bay residents and families head to the hamlet for Cruise Night.

Revving up the weekly car show in Oyster Bay Cruise Night, the annual car show held every Tuesday in Oyster Bay by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, has seen Audrey Avenue in the hamlet filled with vintage cars, local business and community organization stands, live music and more. While some unfortunate weather has limited the number of Cruise Nights this year, residents, visitors and car enthusiasts of all ages continue to roll through Oyster Bay every Tuesday they can. This year’s final Cruise Night will be held on Sept. 19. For more information on the event and the work of the Chamber of Commerce, go to VisitOysterBay.com. –Will Sheeline

Cruise Night promotes foot traffic in the hamlet during the slower summer months, giving a boost to local businesses.

The event is hosted and organized by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce.

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New eateries help revive business in O.B. reach diners beyond Oyster Bay.” Lush Life has expanded since, with restaurants like the Chef ’s Counter at Four, on South Street, designed as an immersive 10-seat dining experience; Gioia, a northern Italian-style restaurant; Gimme Burger, a casual burger joint; Bull Moose, a members-only cocktail lounge; and The Comet Club, a luxury chophouse in Woodbury. The Tagliches have also invested in specialty grocery shops like the Provisions Market and Provisions Bakery. The other hospitality group making an impact in Oyster Bay is of European origin. Adriana Milana’s family emigrated from Italy to the United States in the mid-1900s, and opened a cozy Italian restaurant called Stella’s — Italian for “star” — in Syosset, in 1960. It served guests for 64 years before it closed. In 202, during the pandemic, the Milana family moved to Oyster Bay, and watched the community of mom-and-pop shops dwindle as businesses everywhere struggled. But when Adriana and her husband, Thomas, met Fabrizio Facchini, a renowned Italian chef and restaurateur, his talents and culinary vision inspired them to open a restaurant. They named it Stellina — “little star” — a tribute to Adriana’s mother’s restaurant. Opening in February 2022, the upscale, authentic Italian establishment was met with a positive response from locals. According to Adriana and Tom’s daughter Sabrina, a well-thoughtout menu, beautiful plating and a cozy environment created a feeling of community that kept loyal customers coming back. “The best part is seeing the people who keep coming back, who weren’t from here,” Milana said. “We’re giving people from all over Long Island a reason to come to Oyster Bay.”

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paula and Larry Weinstein dined at 2Spring, a restaurant opened by Lush Life Hospitality group, a partnership between Claudia taglich and chef Jesse Schenker. The popularity of Stellina Ristorante has only grown, and the Stellina Hospitality Group has also opened The Audrey, an intimate, Mediterranean-influenced kitchen and bar on South Street, and its newest addition, the French restaurant L’Étoile, in the historic building at 108 South St. that once housed Snouder’s Drug Store. The building had been vacant for almost 16 years before the Milanas purchased it. They formed a partnership with its owner, Tim Lee, who had overseen a host of renovations over the years. L’Étoile opened a year ago, and according to Milana, it is thriving, with full tables and elegant plates.

The most challenging aspect of creating the space, Milana said, was to maintain the historical integrity of the building while also fostering something that felt new and refined. To do that, they kept the Snouder’s sign and most of the original wood inside the building. “My goal was to create a space that was welcoming,” Milana said, “but also that top-tier, upscale French experience.” Stellina Hospitality also plans to open a contemporary Japanese restaurant on South Street called Hoshi. Both hospitality groups have supported Main Street Association events and programs. According to Jackie Cipolla, the association’s executive director, its Downtown Board facilitated the renovation of the historic Roosevelt-Derby Bandstand and the seating near the post office redone, which she attributed to the hamlet’s revived business community. “This wouldn’t be possible without the strong local businesses,” Cipolla said. “We all want to walk around a town that’s beautiful and thriving.” The hospitality groups also participate in community events such as October’s Oyster Fest. This Saturday night, The Audrey will work with the Oyster Bay Boys & Girls Club on a promotion in which a percentage of the restaurant’s proceeds will be donated to the club. And 2spring hosted two “Dine for a Cause” nights in May, on which 30 percent of its proceeds went to Blood Cancer United, a nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for blood cancer research. “It’s not just that these businesses have been opening,” Amy Reilly Hanley, executive director of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, said. “They’ve been opening and they’ve been supporting these other local organizations.” For more information on restaurants and events, go to LushLifeHospitality.com and StellinaHospitality.com.

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kids of their own. The process begins before most of the family arrives. On Friday night, Philip will set up large tables, including one in the garage, while the couple prepare the equipment needed for the following morning. The work will begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday, though the Baldinos will be up by 5:30, getting the water boiling and preparing the outdoor work area. The family receives 23 cases of tomatoes on Thursday, each weighing roughly 55 pounds. The tomatoes will be washed and inspected, with rotten tomatoes discarded or, if the rot is minimal, the damaged portions cut away. The tomatoes are then boiled until their skins crack, before being drained and put through a machine that separates the sauce from the skin and other material. The sauce is collected in large pots, some holding as much as 20 quarts, before being cooked over gas burners. Carmela watches the pots closely, stirring them to keep the sauce from sticking and adjusting the cooking time depending on the tomatoes. “If the tomatoes are more watery,” she explained, “we will have to cook the sauce a little longer so it becomes thick.” While the sauce cooks, family members prepares the jars. Two or three basil leaves are added to each jar before the hot sauce is ladled in. After the jars are filled and sealed, they are placed in crates lined with hot towels and blankets. The jars remain covered for two or three days as they cool. For Carmela and Philip’s son Lou Baldino, 58, the tradition has been part of his life for as long as he can remember. As a child, Lou recounted, his responsibilities were limited primarily to washing tomatoes and helping operate the crushing machine. Now he is part

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ummer hasn’t left us yet, so we surely want to keep firing up the grill. As August winds down, backyard gatherings, poolside get-togethers and easy weeknight meals continue to call for the smoky, flame-kissed flavors that make grilling a summertime favorite. But late summer is also a good time to move beyond the usual burgers and hot dogs. From grilled vegetables and seafood to perfectly seared steaks and creative takes on familiar favorites, a little variety can bring new life to the backyard menu. Whether you’re keeping things casual or adding a touch of elegance to an endof-summer soirée, the grill offers plenty of possibilities. So before summer slips away, turn up the heat and try something a little different.

Chicken Kebabs With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kebabs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh ﬂavors. • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place

chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down. Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad A quick and easy marinated grilled skirt steak will spice up any gathering. Pair it with a roasted corn salad that embodies the season’s fresh ﬂavors — a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil, and avocado. • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces • 1/3 cup Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 large garlic clove, crushed In a large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad. Corn Salad: • 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked • 2 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 small red onion, diced • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s on tour to celebrate. Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be.It became the ﬁrst streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full.

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• 2 tablespoons lime juice • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1/4 teaspoon salt To prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce to taste, and salt; toss to mix well.

Spiced Sweet Potatoes A simple spice rub makes a tasty complement to grilled sweet potatoes, adding some extra zest that gives potatoes some pizzas. • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise. Mix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes. Grill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve potatoes warm.

Celtic Festival and Highland Games The sounds of bagpipes, the rhythm of Irish step dancing and the spectacle of Highland Games return to Old Westbury Gardens. The refreshed edition of its annual summer festival celebrates the rich Scottish Irish and Welsh traditions woven into Long Island’s Celtic communities. The Highland Games remain a centerpiece, featuring centuries-old tests of strength including the caber toss, sheaf toss and stone put. Entertainment for all ages, including performances by songwriter-vocalist Andy Cooney, acclaimed as “Irish America’s favorite son,” and others; along with and tempting eats and a marketplace round out the day.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets at oldwestburygardens.org. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.

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Aug On exhibit

Louis Comfort Tiffany: Artist of the Gilded Age brings together the Nassau County Museum of Art’s unparalleled collection of more than 130 oil and watercolor paintings by one of America’s most celebrated artists. This landmark exhibition marks the first time the museum presents the full scope of its Tiffany paintings, an extraordinary group made possible through a generous, anonymous gift that represents the largest private collection of Tiffany paintings. While Tiffany is best known for his stained-glass windows, lamps, and decorative objects, this exhibition highlights a rarely seen dimension of his artistic practice: the paintings that he personally created at the beginning of his career. Through Nov. 8. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Creative Spirits: Stained Glass, Restoration & the Art of Light

Step into the luminous world of stained glass at Planting Fields as conservator and artist Alyssa Fiehel takes visitors behind the scenes of one of the oldest and most captivating art forms in history. The evening features an exclusive look at the recent restoration of one of the historic stained glass windows in the Main House at Planting Fields. Part history, part art, and part preservation story, this immersive evening offers a rare opportunity to experience the intersection of craftsmanship and conservation while enjoying themed cocktails inspired by the artistry of stained glass. Registration required. • Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay • Time: 6-8 p.m. • Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

Dancing in the Street

The Oyster Bay Main Street Association’s free community dance party continues at the Oyster Bay bandstand. A new theme and DJ every other week. • Where: 74 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay • Time: 6:30 p.m. • Contact: info@ oysterbaymainstreet.org or call (516) 922-6982

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New York philosopher Massimo Pigliucci discusses and signs his book “How to be a (Happy) Skeptic” at the Gold Coast Forum. Books are provided by Theordore’s Books. The event is free and open to the public. Register on the Theodore’s Books website. • Where: 111 South St., Oyster Bay • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: theodorebooks.com or call (516) 636-5550

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Melissa Etheridge

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,” Melissa Etheridge sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song of the Academy Award- and Grammy Award-winning artist’s 17th studio album, “Rise.” She then takes a pause, the flurry of her guitar and her bandmates’ boisterous sounds fading out, before she practically shouts with unbridled joy: “God I love being alive!” The words say so much. But in that pause — just a few seconds long — it’s as if she’s reflecting on everything that has happened in her life since she last released an album of new material, 2019’s “The Medicine Show,” and all that is to come on this remarkable, emotional mosaic of songs. Etheridge is known for powerful rock vocals, emotional songwriting, and live shows that feel both personal and energetic. Her • Where: The Paramount, 370 concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, New York Ave., Huntington and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big • Time: 8 p.m. reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that • Contact: ticketmaster.com or same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material. paramountny.com

Aug Behind the Velvet Ropes

Step into a bygone era with an exclusive, private group tour of Planting Fields Park’s historic Main House, where you’ll be guided by an expert docents on a journey behind the velvet ropes to explore the home’s stunning rooms up close. This immersive experience will deepen your understanding of the Coe family’s fascinating legacy, the iconic estate they built, and the remarkable history that surrounds it. All ages welcome. $18, $17 seniors (62+), $5 children 6-1, children ages 5 and under are free. Registration required. • Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay • Time: 11 a.m. and noon, also Aug. 22 and Aug. 28-29 • Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

Aug Bayville Blues Festival

The Bayville Village Arts Council invites everyone to West Harbor Beach for a blues festival. Bring beach blankets, chairs, snacks and

friends. • Where: West Harbor Beach, Bayville • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: ArtsCouncil@ bayvilleny.gov or call (516) 628-1439

Aug Hempstead House Tour

See the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion at Sands Point Preserve, the former summer residence of Howard Gould (1912-1917) and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim (1917-1930). For adults, but children 5+ are allowed. $10 per person. • Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point • Time: Noon and 1:30 p.m., also Aug. 26 • Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901

Aug Summer Breeze Blowout

Celebrate the end of summer with an unforgettable outdoor concert on Sands Point Preserve’s Great with The Everly Set. Bringing the

timeless sound of the legendary Everly Brothers to life, the band captivates audiences with soaring harmonies, exceptional musicianship, and irresistible charm. Hear beloved classics that helped define the sound of rock and roll, including “Bye Bye Love,” “Wake Up Little Susie,” and “All I Have to Do Is Dream.” Their dynamic stage presence and authentic harmonies create a nostalgic, feel-good experience that will have audiences singing along, dancing, and celebrating summer’s final days. Rain or shine. $35 per car in advance, $50 per car day of concert. • Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point • Time: 6-8 p.m. • Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901

Oyster Bay Cruise Night

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce hosts Cruise Nights in Oyster Bay on Tuesdays. The car show, celebrating more than 20 years, attracts more than 250 vehicles and more than 1,000 attendees each week. • Where: Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay • Time: 5:30 p.m., through

Aug Summertime grooves

Visit West Harbor beach in Bayville for an evening with the Mad Cowboys, presented by the Bayville Village Arts Council. Bring chairs, coolers and snacks. • Where: West Harbor Beach, Bayville • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: ArtsCouncil@ bayvilleny.gov or call (516) 628-1439

Aug Great Nature Play Day Festival

Celebrate the wonders of the natural world at Planting Fields Park, where curiosity, creativity and the outdoors come together. Kids and families can explore the 409-acre grounds while enjoying hands-on activities, crafts and natureinspired adventures. With special programming, including storytime session and bird walks. Food trucks are also onsite. Regular admission is $15 per child, parents and guardians free. • Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay • Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., also Aug. 30 • Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

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OYSTER BAY HERALD — August 20, 2026

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The Village of Sea Cliff and the Village of East Hills, along with Protect Our Coast LINY Inc., the Property Owners’ Association of North Shore Acres, the Gold Coast Business Association, The Self-Consolidated Parties, and several individuals on the North Shore have filed a joint motion to dismiss Propel NY Energy to the state Public Service Commission. A correction was later issued, adding B2bespoke Inc., the Greenvale Civic Association and several more individuals to the list of parties. North Shore, Roslyn and Syosset school disBrUCE KEnnEdy Village Administrator, tricts previously filed a joint Sea Cliff motion to dismiss Propel in July. The motion comes as comments are filed in response to the second phase of Propel’s Environmental Management and Construction Plans, which are supposed to show how Propel will meet the parameters established by developers New York Power Authority and NY Transco in their joint proposal. Propel was selected in 2023 by the New York Independent System Operator to satisfy the Long Island Offshore Wind Export Public Policy Transmission Need. Several offshore wind projects have been cancelled since, and Propel has been rebranded as “energy-agnostic” meaning it can carry any kind of energy. Propel representatives have said that the project is not tied to any specific offshore wind or battery energy storage project. NYISO is responsible for determining what kind of power will flow on the lines. “The commission has to answer the threshold question before anything else,” Sea Cliff Village Administrator Bruce Kennedy said. “Does this $3.26 billion project still have a demonstrated public need? And if not, let’s come up with a better plan.” In the motion, parties ask the Public Service Commission to deny or dismiss Propel’s application, defer approval or action on EM&CP phases one and two and to receive the Khazanovich Declaration. The declaration, by PSEG Long Island Senior Director of Strategy and P l a n n i n g L u cya n a K h a z a n ov i c h , describes Propel’s capabilities and limitations. It emerged after the record for evidence to be submitted was closed, but parties argue that the infor mation should be considered before the PSC decides whether to grant Propel a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need. Propel Spokeswoman Marykate Guilfoyle wrote in a statement that the project team has done community outreach,

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The Village of Sea Cliff, along with the Village of East Hills, other organizations and several individuals filed a motion to dismiss Propel NY Energy with the Public Service Commission. incorporating stakeholder feedback and conducting environmental studies. “We are committed to delivering a project that will help prevent blackouts and brownouts on Long Island,” she wrote, “while protecting Hempstead Harbor through robust environmental safeguards, proven construction methods, and regular monitoring.” EM&CP Phase 2 addresses plans for horizontal directional drilling, creating tunnels under a waterway or other area for cables to be installed. Appendix AC-2 states that avoiding direct impacts on hard clam habitat is not possible because of widespread distribution in Hempstead Harbor. It adds that Propel assumes 100 percent mortality for “hard clams within bore disturbance and vessel anchoring.” Representatives say that “direct seafloor disturbance” will be in less than 0.0001 percent of the harbor and claim they are not anticipating measurable impacts on the overall hard clam population. The EM&CP states that the HDD workspace will be roughly 2.81 acres and that temporary disturbance for activities may occur across 5.62 acres. It adds that “the actual HDD bore disturbance” at the point where the drill head emerges after completing the initial path will be roughly 13 square feet. Kennedy described the clam mortality at HDD sites as “unacceptable.” EM&CP Phase 2 also does not include any plans for protecting oysters, which representatives claim were not found along the project’s route and will not be reached by disturbed sediment. Nine municipalities are part of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Commit-

tee, one local organization dedicated to ensuring the health of the harbor. Concerns have also been raised about planning details, such as determining property rights, being deferred to later phases of the project. Sea Cliff has patents from 1938, 1970 and 1975 showing the village acquired the rights to underwater land surrounding the village. “We need a detailed plan showing exactly where they’re going,” Kennedy said, “and if in fact you do intend to trespass upon our rights, we need to know in advance, and we need to reach an agreement as it relates to that.” Propel representatives say property rights and environmental protections are being addressed through the PSC’s review process that is standard for major transmission projects in the state. Glen Head residents and activists against Propel Christine Panzeca and

Doug Augenthaler described the planning process as “build as you go basis” in their comments on EM&CP Phase 2. NYISO found in a 2025 short-term assessment of reliability that reliability violations could begin on Long Island in 2027, “driven by a combination of proposed generator deactivations and rising consumer demand, transmission limitations, and risks associated with the availability of key future planned projects.” “If New York is really serious about serving the public interest in meeting Long Island’s energy needs, then the $3.2 billion should be reallocated and redirected to the true priority: reliable generation,” Panzeca said. “We should be reinvesting in environmentally responsible upgrades to Northport and Barrett (power stations) to strengthen reliability and address our future energy needs here on Long Island.”

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here’s fake news — and then there are fake accusations of fake news. The first deserves condemnation. The second deserves our attention. Fake news fabricates quotations, invents events, manipulates photos or knowingly reports things that never happened. It has existed for as long as journalism has existed, and it deserves every ounce of criticism it receives. But there’s another phenomenon, one that has become a defining feature of the current administration. It’s the increasingly routine practice of branding accurate, evidence-based reporting as fake news simply because it’s politically inconvenient. When journalists reported, accurately, that Joe Biden was the winner of the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and his supporters dismissed it as fake news. When other journalists incorrectly reported that Trump was the real winner and that there had been widespread election tampering, the fabrications were touted by Trump and his minions as true, accurate and intelligent. For this administration, the formula is simple: Facts are fake unless

they are praise. Journalists who don’t flatter the president can’t be trusted, the evidence they cite is “made up” and they’re probably traitors. Imagine a basketball game in which one player drives an elbow squarely into an opponent’s face. The referee whistles a foul. Six cameras capture the play. Slow-motion replay confirms it. Twenty thousand fans watch it happen. The offending player denies touching anyone. His coach accuses the officials of bias. Fans boo the referees. Sports talk radio personalities debate whether replay officials manipulated the video. Eventually, no one is discussing the elbow anymore. The argument has shifted to whether officials and cameras can be trusted at all. That increasingly resembles the relationship between this administration and the American press. Consider a few recent examples. When news organizations reported concerns about U.S. munitions stockpiles during the conflict with Iran, the response wasn’t merely to dispute the reporting. The stories were dismissed as fake news, and reporters and anonymous sources were attacked. Yet the administration itself has acknowledged the need to accelerate munitions production and replenish inventories.

When CNN reported the Pentagon’s own assessments of the military situation involving Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth couldn’t present contrary evidence. He just dismissed the reporting as “more fake news from CNN.” When journalists reported that tariffs were likely to increase prices for many consumer goods — and businesses announced price increases — the administration repeatedly characterized much of the coverage as exaggerated or fictional. In April 2025, the White House published a document entitled “100 Days of Hoaxes: Cutting Through the Fake News.” Rather than identify fabricated stories one by one, it presented a broad catalog of unfavorable reporting that the administration characterized as hoaxes or fake news. The significance wasn’t whether each of the administration’s disputes with the press was right or wrong; it was that the accusation itself became an organized communications strategy rather than a response to demonstrably fabricated reporting. Whether you agree with the administration’s policies is beside the point. People may be for or against the conflict with Iran, and may disagree with the ways it’s portrayed in the media. But if the Strait of Hormuz is still being blocked by Iranian ships, it isn’t

emocracy requires a willingness to argue from a common body of observable facts.

fake news to report the observable fact that the waterway is effectively closed to normal, unrestricted commercial shipping, with any limited transit strictly controlled and authorized only by Iran. Journalists report legislation that Congress passes, rulings that judges actually issue, speeches that officials actually deliver, statistics that government agencies themselves release. If the reports don’t seem accurate, they should be challenged with evidence that fairly contradicts them. Crying “Fake news!” isn’t a reasoned expression of disagreement. To be sure, democracy doesn’t require agreement. What it does require is a willingness to argue from a common body of observable facts. Americans disagree about taxes, immigration, war — and presidents. Thoughtful disagreement is healthy, and often clarifies an issue from all sides. But calling the reporting of facts an act of fakery isn’t thoughtful disagreement; it’s a calculated strategy to discourage thinking entirely. The most dangerous fake news may no longer be fabricated journalism. It may be the fabricated accusation that truthful journalism is fake — a rallying cry not against the press, but against reality itself. Michael Blitz is Professor Emeritus and former chair of Interdisciplinary Studies at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Long Island can solve Alzheimer’s

ong Island innovation has helped solve some of our country’s greatest challenges of the past. America needs our help again in a modern-day challenge, the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. When the United States was plunged into World War II, Long Island aircraft manufacturers produced airplanes like the P-47 Thunderbolt and the F6F Hellcat, which helped lead our country to victory in Europe and the Pacific. After President John F. Kennedy set the seemingly impossible goal of landing a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s, less than three weeks after America’s firstever manned spaceflight on May 5, 1961, it was Long Island engineers who created the lunar module that made Neil Armstrong’s “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” possible.

During the Cold War, Long Island was the birthplace of the F-14 Tomcat, arguably the U.S. Navy’s most iconic fighter jet, made even more famous in the movie “Top Gun.” Alzheimer’s is another great challenge, a growing public health crisis, nationally and locally. More than 7 million Americans, including over 400,000 residents of New York state and 60,000 Long Islanders, currently live with Alzheimer’s. Those numbers will continue to rise rapidly without a cure or significant disease-modifying treatment. Scientific breakthroughs are the only way to make them possible. Those breakthroughs can happen right here. Just as innovative, locally based aerospace companies like Grumman and Republic met the challenges of decades past, world-class research institutions in Nassau and Suffolk counties can solve Alzheimer’s. The good news is that they’re already hard at work. Researchers at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, in Mineola,

are using genetic material collected in blood samples to examine what happens inside the brain cells of someone living with Alzheimer’s. By comparing the differences between these cells and those taken from healthy people, the team aims to develop ways to reprogram unhealthy neurons to behave more like those in healthy people. Scientists at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, in Manhasset, are exploring the causes of hallucination, agitation and aggression as they relate to Alzheimer’s, with the goal of developing new treatments. Neuropsychiatric symptoms are among the most difficult and heartbreaking situations families face when caring for loved ones with the disease, and are often one of the main reasons families move them from their homes to residential health care settings. Stony Brook University investigators are researching how crucial memory neurons, called cholinergic neurons, are damaged by Alzheimer’s. Drugs com-

n labs in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, there’s exciting new research.

monly used to improve memory in those with neurodegenerative diseases, known as cholinesterase inhibitors, target cholinergic neurons, but have only a modest effect. By better understanding how Alzheimer’s damages these neurons, Stony Brook’s research team hopes to develop new therapies that more effectively target and treat the damage and return the neurons to a normal state. Each of these projects, which are supported by grant funding from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, has the potential to yield a game-changing discovery that will forever alter people’s lives for the better. Challenges don’t scare Long Islanders, because we’ve stepped up to meet them head on time and time again. Dedicated, passionate research scientists are working tirelessly to meet the challenges of Alzheimer’s, because they understand what’s at stake. As with other great problems that Long Island helped solve, America, and all of humanity, will be grateful if we’re successful. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., of Merrick, is president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

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Parents are partners, not spectators

s children head back to school, parents naturally want to make sure their kids succeed — good grades, positive relationships with teachers and classmates, and a school year filled with opportunities. That instinct is understandable. Parents have an important role in their children’s education. They should know what their kids are learning, monitor attendance and academic progress, communicate with teachers and school officials, attend meetings when appropriate, and ask questions when something doesn’t seem right. When a problem arises, parents shouldn’t be afraid to address it. The key is to address problems with the school rather than automatically trying to solve every problem for the child. Children need opportunities to develop independence, responsibility and confidence. Those qualities develop when they are given the chance to navigate challenges themselves. No parent wants to see a child struggle with a difficult assignment, receive a disappointing grade, have a disagreement with a friend or feel frustrated by a teacher’s decision. The natural reaction can be to intervene immediately. Send the email. Make the phone call. Explain the situation. Fix the problem. Sometimes intervention is necessary. Parents should step in when a child is

letters Why are we talking about measles again? To the Editor: It happened a long time ago, but I still remember my childhood bout with measles. I was 7. Measles had been going around my elementary school for months. Many of my second-grade classmates had already been sick. With no vaccine available, everyone was at risk. Early that spring, it was my turn. I felt flushed and tired in school one afternoon, and by the next evening was running a fever and feeling achy. The days that followed were awful. I developed a hacking cough and a sensitivity to light. When my temperature hit 102 one night, my parents took turns bathing my arms, chest and forehead with cool washcloths. I remember the worried looks on their faces. After six rough days, I began to

being bullied, facing discrimination, dealing with a serious safety concern or encountering a problem that requires adult assistance. But a forgotten assignment can be a lesson in organization. A poor grade can be a chance to understand what went wrong and develop a better approach. A disagreement with a classmate can teach a child how to communicate, compromise and resolve conflicts. A difficult interaction with a teacher can teach a student to respectfully advocate for him or herself. School is about far more than academics. It is also where children learn how to function in the world. They learn to meet deadlines, ask questions, accept constructive criticism, work with others, make decisions and live with the consequences. They won’t always get it right. And that’s OK. Mistakes aren’t necessarily signs that a child is failing. Often, they are evidence that a child is learning. The goal of parenting is not to eliminate every mistake, but to help children understand them and become better equipped to handle the next challenge. Teachers and schools have an obvious role in this partnership. Educators should communicate clearly with families, offer appropriate opportunities for parents to be involved and recognize that they know their children in ways

teachers cannot. At the same time, schools must give students space to develop their own relationships, voices and responsibilities. The partnership works best when everyone understands their roles. Parents provide support and guidance. Teachers provide instruction and expertise. And students, increasingly as they grow older, take responsibility for their own education. That balance may look different in kindergarten than it does in high school. A young child may need considerable parental assistance getting organized, completing routines and understanding expectations. An older student should gradually take more ownership — contacting a teacher, tracking assignments, preparing for a test or addressing a problem before a parent becomes involved. The ultimate goal is not to have children depend on their parents indefinitely. It is to prepare them to become capable adults who can make decisions, solve problems and recover when things don’t go according to plan. As a new school year begins, parents should remember that their children are not projects to be perfectly managed. They are young people learning how to become independent. The job is not to make sure students never stumble. It is to make sure they know how to get back up.

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y sister and I called our father’s friends “Uncle Jack” and “Aunt Sue” Smith (not their real last name). We lived in Mount Vernon, the boot of Westchester County, and they lived in Floral Park. My sister and I believe our dad met Jack through work: Both were vacuum cleaner salesman. Jack and Sue lived with their two daughters and a French bulldog name Dinky on a leafy street that ended at the gate to the local school playground. The four of us, the two girls and my sister and I, played together, swam together and talked about our dreams together. As teenagers, or near-teens, we would shoot baskets or run around in the playground. I still have pictures of the four of us at play, framed in my living room. The Smiths owned an inboard motorboat, the Sue Jean, which they docked at the Freeport Yacht Club. The boat had an upper deck, with equipment for extra

steering; a galley, beds and a head down below; and an aft area for sitting, talking and fishing. I remember once catching two sea bass on one line with two hooks. We’d dive off the boat into the Long Island Sound. Once when I was 9 or 10, I dived into the water with my glasses on. Oops and ouch! At Gilgo Beach, we docked next to other boats, and were always reminded to watch that our hands didn’t get caught between two gunwales. A friend’s aunt lost a thumb that way. At the dock, we cooked over a grill. From there we walked on sand for hours and explored parts of Jones Beach. Other times, we drove directly to Jones and spent the day in the sun. I recall a Native American exhibit that featured a woman I later learned was named Rosebud, from a book by Marjorie Weinberg-Berman. Of course, there were the inevitable bad sunburns and the occasional tumble in a rip current that scraped our backs. Both often necessitated a respite from the sun and the surf. Those summer memories are deeply ingrained, and remind me of family

hey were full of joy and fun — but they’re also a great time to learn.

LeTTers feel slightly better — still weak but less feverish. The rash that had covered my body gradually disappeared. I coughed less as the days passed. Almost three weeks after getting sick, I returned to school. In 1963, when measles vaccines finally became available, my mother said that no one would ever suffer from this dreaded disease again. Though her optimism was a bit premature — measles didn’t vanish overnight — the number of cases nevertheless declined steadily as more children became vaccinated. By 2000, the World Health Organization declared the disease essentially eliminated in America. But now measles is back, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 2,400 confirmed cases in 2026 — more than all of last year. In fact, the number of reported cases in the past 20 months is greater than the previous 24 years combined. CDC data also indicates that most of those infected are young and unvaccinated. While U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles, he has had a long histo-

love, friendship, freedom and learning. They’re captured in my mind and in photos. While life took us on different career and health journeys, the four of us stayed in touch for a long time. One of the ironies of life is that when I moved to Long Island to work at Adelphi, I met the former boyfriend of one of my “cousins.” We had seen each other often as kids, and found ourselves at the same events as adults. There are other summer memories, of course, but the summers on Long Island were all joy, all fun, with no other obligations. In later years, most of my summer memories are of work — jobs at the local pool or as a camp counselor. I found new forms of joy, like being complimented for a job well done or seeing other people benefit from my efforts. Some of the books that have inspired me over the years were summer reads. I remember in particular “Attorney for the Damned,” a biography of Clarence Darrow, with chapters describing his preparation for the defense in the Scopes trial, the case against Dr. Ossian Sweet and the Leopold-Loeb murder trial.

ry of skepticism about vaccines, even pushing debunked connections between vaccines and autism. A chorus of anti-vaxxers share online conspiracy theories about the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. N o w w e h av e P r e s i d e n t Trump’s recent executive order calling for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to be administered to children in three separate doses rather than two, the standard practice. His order has dismayed and angered doctors and other health care professionals, who fear that more children will receive incomplete dosages or wind up completely unvaccinated. While a few thousand cases of measles may not strike some as serious, especially since most people recover from it, it’s astonishing that we’re even talking about a disease that was once practically eliminated. Shame on those who have stoked anxiety and confusion about MMR. And politics aside, there can be no excuse for putting any child at risk for such a miserable infection. Having the measles is no day at the beach. Trust me on that. RICHARD J. CONWAY Massapequa

During one summer between college semesters, when I wasn’t working, I tried to transcribe “The Canterbury Tales” into contemporary English, an effort celebrated by neither my professor nor me. Over the years I have counseled my children and friends’ children about the importance of taking advantage of summertime to expand knowledge and hone skills, explore the world of work — and have fun. It is a respite from school, yes, but it has its own subjects to study and master, including sports, the arts and self-discipline. The school year doesn’t allow for much exploration, given homework and daily chores, but summer provides the flexibility to play sports, attend concerts and dramatic performances, visit museums and art exhibits as well as work. These opportunities for personal growth were among the reasons that a colleague and I wrote “Letters to Students,” one chapter of which is “Trust Yourself.” Summer is a great time to explore new interests, make new friends and save money for college, especially on Long Island. Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”

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