Town of Oyster Bay officials joined sponsors and local business owners last week to announce the 42nd Oyster Fest at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. The event, Oct. 18 and 19, is the largest waterfront festival on the East Coast, and promises to bring thousands to the hamlet.
By WIll SHEElINE wsheeline@liherald.com
Students in the Locust Valley Central School District are seeing more fresh, made-from-scratch meals and healthier options on their lunch trays this year, as Aramark Student Nutrition continues to revamp the district’s food program.
At the Sept. 15 Board of Education meeting, Melissa Pota, Aramark’s food service director for the district, outlined the many changes that have come to the cafeterias since Locust Valley began working with Aramark, a food service provider based in Philadelphia that was hired several years ago to improve nutrition and quality.
“We believe that nutritious and well-balanced meals are essential for students’ success,” Pota,
said. “We are proud to provide delicious and healthy options that students love, prepared with ingredients you can trust.”
During the presentation, Pota explained that Aramark works only with name brands such as Tyson and uses 100 percent ground beef, and that the district’s eggs and produce are always fresh. The district receives weekly produce deliveries to ensure quality.
Many meals, especially at the high school, are now prepared from scratch. The kitchens make everything from pancakes and French toast to pasta dishes and roasted vegetables, while freshly baked breads are delivered daily.
Ensuring safety for students with allergies has also become a major focus. The district, Pota
By RoKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
Two years after Hamas-led militants launched a deadly assault on Israel, killing 1,200 people and abducting about 250 more, hundreds gathered Sunday at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, in Glen Cove, to remember the victims, support the hostages’ families and confront the resurgence of antisemitism worldwide.
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The ceremony, hosted with the Sid Jacobson JCC, of East Hills , drew about 200 people to the museum’s auditorium, and featured remarks from survivors of the Oct. 7 attacks, eyewitnesses, public officials and community leaders.
HMTC board Chair Alan Mindel opened the event by invoking a painful reality: the promise of “never again” — a phrase born from the Holocaust — was broken on Oct. 7.
“More Jews were murdered in a single day than at any time since the Shoah,” Mindel said, describing the killings, kidnappings and atrocities carried out by Hamas.
Mindel criticized narratives equating Israel’s military response with genocide, arguing that the civilian-to-combatant casualty ratio in Gaza was “one to one,” and not a higher ratio typical in urban warfare. He also pointed to humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza, and rejected claims of widespread starvation.
Executive director, Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
“We will never be the people we are always accused to be,” he said. “We will honor those we have lost, and we will never let it happen again.”
For 94-year-old Holocaust survivor Rosalie Simon, the anniversary highlighted the ongoing relevance of Israel as a refuge for Jews. She told the crowd that antisemitism “still exists, not only in the pages of history, but currently in all parts of the world,” and said that if Israel had existed during the 1930s and ’40s, countless lives would have been saved.
The personal impact of the attacks was brought into sharp focus by 18-year-old Aviv Lapid, who lived in Sderot, a city less
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By WILL SHEELINE
wsheeline@liherald.com
The East Coast’s largest waterfront festival is returning to the heart of Oyster Bay this month, bringing with it two days of seafood, live music, and community celebration. The 42nd annual Oyster Fest will take place Oct. 18 and 19 along Audrey Avenue and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, where more than 150,000 visitors are expected to gather. Presented by the Town of Oyster Bay and the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, the beloved festival celebrates the town’s maritime heritage while supporting local charities.
Here are three things to know before you go.
It’s all about local flavor
The Oyster Fest is staying true to its name by featuring oysters harvested exclusively from Long Island waters, thanks to the participation of more than a dozen oyster farmers with the Long Island Oyster Growers Association. The bivalves will be served in nearly every style imaginable — raw on the half-shell, grilled, fried, in po’ boy sandwiches, Buffalo-style, or stirred into rich chowders.
But oysters aren’t the only thing on the menu. Visitors can dig into lobster rolls, seared scallops, ahi tuna steaks, seafood paella, and a full lobster dinner. For those looking for something different, this year’s expanded food court includes an Oktoberfest tent with bratwurst and apple fritters, a Corrado Pizza truck and more.
Beyond the food stalls, the festival will be filled with activities and entertainment for all ages. The Craft Beer Garden returns with expanded seating and sweeping views of Oyster Bay Harbor. Local favorite Oyster Bay Brewing Company will be pouring its most popular selections, including a seasonal Oktoberfest brew.
Live music will fill the air across three stages, featuring tribute acts such as Simply Stapleton, Echoes of the Eagles, and Glass Houses, alongside local bands like Kamellot and Ready in Ten. The Oyster Shucking and Eating Contests will take place Saturday afternoon. Families can also enjoy the amusement rides and family fun zone, while the Kings of the Coast pirate show and the John J. Harvey Fireboat return to the waterfront.
The festival gives back — while helping the oysters in the bay
While the Oyster Fest is a highlight of the fall season, it’s also an important fundraiser for local nonprofits. Proceeds from the event support organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich, ensuring the celebration benefits the community that hosts it.
The festival also plays a role in protecting the marine environment it celebrates. Through the town’s shell recycling program, oyster shells collected during the event will be reused to strengthen the local marine ecosystem.
For more information, visit TheOysterFest. org. Volunteers can help by contacting the Department of Environmental Resources at environmental@oysterbay-ny.org.
The streets of Oyster Bay came alive with school spirit on Sept. 27, as the Baymen community came together to celebrate homecoming.
Festivities began with a lively parade down Main Street featuring the Oyster Bay High School Marching Band, cheer squad, floats from all four high school classes, representatives from each of the district’s three schools and district administrators. Residents lined the sidewalks, cheering as the students made their way from Oyster Bay High School to Memorial Field, located behind Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
At Memorial Field, PTAs offered snacks and Baymen spirit wear, adding to the festive atmosphere. The homecoming game kicked off at 2 p.m. against the East Rockaway Rocks. Despite a determined effort, the Baymen fell to the Rocks with a final score of 40–26.
The celebration continued at halftime with spirited performances. The cheer squad energized the crowd, while the junior class — fresh off their victory in the annual pep rally lip sync contest — took the field to showcase their winning routine.
–Will Sheeline
Early voting for the upcoming general election in Nassau County will take place from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 2. All polling sites are accessible to voters with physical disabilities, and any eligible voter residing in the county may vote at any early voting location during the designated days and hours. Voters who cast a ballot during early voting will not be permitted to vote again on Election Day.
Ann Landers, who published her weekly advice column from 1955 to 2002 listed this as one of her top ten most requested columns – republishing it seven times in her long career.
Dear Ann: Let this letter be a wake-up call to all sons, daughters, and grandchildren. The message I want to convey is this: YOUR INHERITANCE IS NOT AUTOMATIC. IT’S A GIFT.
I am an estate planner. Over the last several years, I have seen many clients change their wills, bypassing children and grandchildren, and leave their money to friends, charities, and people they once worked with who were kind and helpful.
There are many reasons for changing a will, but the two most common are disrespect and isolation. In some families, the only time the old folks see the grandchildren is when their parents need a favor–usually, it’s money. So, the message the old folks wish to convey is as follows: “You didn’t make time for me when I was lonely and would have enjoyed your company, so why should I leave you the
money I worked for all my life?”
Wake up out there. An inheritance isn’t something that is owed to you. It is a gift of love. When there is no love, there should be no gift. — Manasota, Fla.
We like to say that your “family” are those you love and who love you. The rest are your relatives. Or, put another way, it’s not who you’re related to, it’s who you relate to.
For those who have children, the inheritance is usually left to the children in equal shares. However, there is no legal requirement to do so. One of the first concepts we learned in estate planning is that “there is nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequals.” Are some considerably better off than others? Has one been more attentive, more caring, gone out of their way for you? Where distributions will be unequal, we often suggest leaving a letter, to be opened after your death, explaining the reasons for your decision. A discussion with an experienced estate planning attorney often will provide ideas and options that you may not have thought of.
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Voting hours are scheduled as follows: Oct. 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 27 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the Board of Elections remaining open until 8 p.m. on those two days; and Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Election Day, Nov. 4, voters must go to their assigned polling place to cast a ballot.
Early voting sites across the county include Temple Beth Am in Merrick, the Freeport Recreation Center, Massapequa Town Hall South, St. Frances de Chantal Church in Wantagh, the West Hempstead Public Library, and the Yes We Can Community Center in Westbury, among others. A complete list of early voting locations is available at NassauVotes.com or by calling (516) 571-8683.
Voters who wish to register for the
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Any registered voter may also apply for an early mail ballot. Applications must be received by the board of elections no later than 10 days before the election, or in person by Nov. 3. Ballots will be mailed beginning 46 days before the election and will continue to be sent immediately after completed applications are processed. Voters may apply for an early mail ballot online through the state’s Early Mail Ballot Request Portal, in person at the Nassau County Board of Elections at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola, or by designating another person to deliver and return their application. Visit Elections.NY. gov/request-ballot for more.
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said, has adopted a comprehensive allergy management program that includes training, allergy kits in every kitchen, and an alert system built into the pointof-sale registers.
“In order for our cashier to go ahead, they have to click on each one,” she said, referring to students flagged with anaphylaxis alerts. “It will not let them go ahead unless that is acknowledged.”
Parents are encouraged to communicate directly with Pota about their children’s allergies. She said that Aramark works closely with nurses and teachers to create individualized Student Allergy Readiness Plans, and keeps allergen refrigerators in every cafeteria.
“I work with a lot of allergen parents
time offerings that vary monthly. In September, one popular dish was a spicy chicken burrito on flatbread.
At the elementary level, Pota said, the focus has been on introducing fresher ingredients and reducing processed foods. “Instead of offering the egg patties, we switched to fresh eggs,” she said. “We make our eggs in the morning every day. We took away the pizza every day and substituted that for other meals.”
To promote variety, the food service team cut back on “brunch for lunch” days and introduced more pasta and scratch-made items.
vegetable.”
This fall, the cafeterias will also begin offering homemade soups once a week, including chicken and rice, vegetable and chili, all made from fresh produce.
Pota emphasized that all macaroni and cheese served in the district is made inhouse, not prepackaged or frozen.
After her presentation, Grace Maschinski, Aramark’s senior district manager, spoke about the progress the district has made since partnering with the company. She noted that Pota is the only Aramark
ipation dramatically. Since Aramark took over, breakfast participation districtwide has grown 40 percent, and lunch by 5 percent.
More recently, the expansion of the federal provision that allows all students to receive free meals has led to a surge in numbers. “We have increased breakfast by 43 percent this year versus prior year, and lunch was increased by 37 percent,” Maschinski said.
The district has also expanded breakfast to all schools, where previously it was offered only at the middle and high schools. Maschinski said that making healthy meals accessible to all students removes barriers for families and helps ensure that children are ready to learn.
“We all know that students can’t
Dear Great Book Guru, MiniMart Sunday is always great fun, but when the weather is perfect it is absolute bliss. The crowd was enormous, yet everyone seemed in good spirits. My favorite spot is always the Children’s Library where recycled toys and books attract fans of all ages. While looking over the many treasures there, I heard a couple discussing a debut novel they were reading for their upcoming book club. It was about a patriarchal family and was set in the South. Familiar?
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owner of the village barbershop, a radio station, and a restaurant. His wife Priscilla is first lady of this empire and mother of five sons - all highly gifted, especially the youngest, Emanuel, nicknamed Wonderboy. He is a high school senior, a talented musician, football star, and brilliant student.
Dear Mini Mart Maven, Sea Cliff’s Mini Mart is a big favorite of mine, too and “Dominion” by Addie Citchens is also a new favorite novel. Set in Dominion, Mississippi – a town dominated by the Winfrey family where its patriarch Sabre Winfrey is pastor of the Seven Seals Baptist church and
The story is told from the perspectives of Pricilla and Diamond, a young woman in love with Wonderboy. We quickly realize there is more to this idyllic tale of a successful family. The novel delves into the psyches of its characters, and we soon see there is a long history of secrets, lies, and repressions.
As lives unravel, we are left to marvel at the power of this family to endure. Highly recommended.
Would you like to ask the Great Book Guru for a book suggestion? Contact her at annmdipietro@gmail.com.
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St. Patrick’s Church on Glen Street in Glen Cove held its popular Oktoberfest celebration, which began as a small cookout 11 years ago and has since evolved into a vibrant community event. This year’s festival, held on Oct. 3 and 4, featured food, live music, a family-friendly pumpkin patch, and handcrafted beer brewed by Father Gabriel Rach. Oktoberfest has become a cherished tradition, offering churchgoers and local residents an opportunity to gather, enjoy homemade food and drinks, and celebrate together in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
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than a mile from Gaza. Lapid recalled how her family sheltered inside their home as militants infiltrated the area. and were told to lock their doors. “We avoided the news and social media as much as possible,” she said. “We have a TV in the shelter, so we watched movies.”
A day later, her family fled the city. Only afterward did she learn that two friends — a volleyball teammate and a classmate — had been killed during the assault.
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz reflected on the global reaction that followed Oct. 7, noting how quickly sympathy shifted to skepticism. “It became a victim-blaming exercise where victims became suspects, murderers became the accused,” he said.
Blumencranz warned that antisemitism often builds gradually, “wearing different masks in different generations.” Criticism of Israel is legitimate, he said, but hatred disguised as political rhetoric is not. “‘Never again’ must mean remembering not just the gas chambers, and not just Oct. 7, but what led us to those places,” he told the audience.
HMTC Executive Director Bali Lerner drew parallels among the violence of Oct. 7, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and rising hate-driven propaganda in the United States. “We must not excuse it by projecting our own values onto those who seek to destroy us,” Lerner said, warning that
hatred is spreading “in our very own backyard.” She emphasized that the attacks would not break the Jewish people or diminish their resolve. “It will not dim our light,” Lerner said. “Instead, it will strengthen us.”
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi shared a similar message of solidarity. Acknowledging the “violence, awful behavior and betrayal” endured by the Jewish community, Suozzi pledged to stand with it “100 percent.” He expressed hope that the release of the remaining hostages could mark a turning point, but urged attendees to “stick with our values” and “hold together” through adversity.
Assemblyman Charles Lavine, president of the New York chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators, wrote in an email to the Herald after the event that the brutality of Oct. 7 remained “indelibly etched” in his memory. He described the kidnapping of hostages as “primitive,” and praised Americans of all faiths who “stood together against hatred” in the aftermath of the attack.
Lavine called on leaders at every level to tone down divisive rhetoric. “Demagoguery is never worth its results,” he wrote, quoting Abraham Lincoln’s description of America as “the last best hope of earth.”
As the ceremony concluded, candles were lit in memory of the victims, and attendees recommitted themselves to the pledge that “never again” must still guide the fight against hatred.
By Michelle Grisales Correspondent
The village of Sea Cliff was buzzing with food, live music and unique goods on Oct. 5 at the 53rd annual Kiwanis Mini Mart. Thousands of visitors strolled through Sea Cliff Avenue, enjoying live music, delicious food and one-of-a-kind goods at a “festival with a purpose.”
More than 200 vendors lined the street and offered a wide array of items from handmade jewelry and wooden sculptures to gourmet food, vintage finds and early holiday gifts. Organized by the North Shore Kiwanis Club, Mini Mart supports a range of charitable causes. Funds raised from the event help the North Shore Kiwanis Club continue supporting a range of local initiatives.
These include Klothes/Koats/Kicks for Kids, the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center and Kamp Kiwanis. Proceeds also go toward scholarships for area students and collaborative efforts with community-based organizations.
The Mini Mart also makes a point to include a variety of nonprofit organizations, with groups like the North Shore Soup Kitchen, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island and Nosh Delivers among those in attendance.
Lisa Hill, the president of the North Shore Kiwanis Club and co-director of the event, spoke about the club’s deep ties to the community and the event’s
broader mission. “[We] take a look at what ways we can talk to the community, get our name out there and then also make money,” she said. “If you take a look out there, look at how many kids there are … you have varying ages. I think it’s a true community event.”
Event co-director and former president of the North Shore Kiwanis Club, Roger Hill, echoed Lisa’s sentiment. “It showcases the village, the town and the spirit … it’s a very close-knit town [and] a very special place,” he said. They also explained that while planning the event,
there must be coordination to ensure a diverse mix of booths and a well-balanced layout for attendees. Roger added that their goal is to bring in a wide range of creative vendors.
“You can’t have that many people in one category so we have to [go] through them and there’s always somebody coming up with something new,” Roger said.
Bryan Rabanal, owner of Mabrabs Design, expressed that being a vendor at this event for the cause is especially meaningful to him.
“We like to give back to the communi-
ty,” he said. “We see and meet people we don’t really know but have seen in passing … it really brings people together.” Rabanal said he has family in Sea Cliff, Glen Cove and surrounding towns, which gives him a strong sense of connection when selling at an event so close to home.
Michelle Grisales is 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.
By Karen Bloom
Spooky season is casting its spell — and whether you’re ready for a scare or just some seasonal flair, there’s much to check out.
The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin patches have their moment, but a pumpkin trail is even better. The wooded site of Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights is the evocative setting for a spooky 4,200 foot loop of over 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins and illuminated objects (10,000 in all) that light up the grounds all month long.
The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns is now in its 12th season on Long Island, delighting visitors with all sorts of seasonal delights, from those carved pumpkins — of all sizes — to inflatables and even a space to show off some dance moves, complete with disco lights and music.
You may recall Rise from its first eight seasons at Old Westbury Gardens. Its current home at Usdan accommodates a longer trail that enhances the immersive experience.
“We found this trail to be perfect,” says Mike Pollack, Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns’ executive producer, who proclaims this to be “the spookiest walk on Long Island.”
Spooky, most definitely, but not haunted. You won’t find any frightful creatures popping out along the path. As Pollack puts it: “No scares.”
This family-friendly event is designed to get everyone in the spirit of the season, appealing to all ages.
A team of 100 handpicked artists carve their individual pumpkins with facial expressions ranging from scary to silly.
“The artistry of these pumpkins is spectacular and you will not see anywhere else,” Pollack says enthusiastically.
The 40,000 visitors annually would seem to agree. Rise is open on weekends and select weeknight through Nov. 1. All tickets must be purchased online at jackolanterns. com; no tickets are available on site. Rise is located at 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights.
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Creatures of all kinds inhabit the woods, and ghosts and ghouls come out to play at Tanglewood Preserve, home to the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL), in Rockville Centre. A seasonal tradition for area families, the spectacle takes over CSTL’s grounds every weekend through Nov. 2.
Each year the festival offers a spirited fun-filled slate of activities on the preserve’s 16 acres — both scary and not so scary — to appeal to all ages and fright levels. The wooded paths are transformed for the season, with eerie lighting, special effects and characters along the way.
Whether you and the kids are looking to be spooked or not, the choice is yours. This time of year the preserve’s woods are definitely haunted, as those who venture along the scary walk will find out. This quarter mile hike through
the woods is not for the faint of heart, it may leave some younger kids clinging to their parents legs. Step into the darkness of the Haunted Woods where you’ll stumble upon a deserted graveyard and more — you never know what is lurking around the next turn. Be scared if you dare!
“Adults will come out crying and the kids will be laughing,” CSTL Educator Michele Anselmo,says, somewhat bemused. “You need to know your fear factor before you enter.”
As always, the not-so-spooky Enchanted Walk is welcoming haunt for the younger set. Friendly Halloween characters — including witches, fairies, aliens, ghosts, butterflies, and scarecrows — greet visitors. This year a pirate ship with a band of pirates has made its way here to get in on the action. Other activities include holiday-themed arts and crafts, and the return of the Mystic Den, with a fortuneteller and face painting. And, of course, the glow tent, is another popular spot where everyone heads to make “slime.” Just be sure to take the goopy stuff home; “sliming” those nearby is frowned upon.
Costumes are always encouraged. And in the spirit of Hallowen season, kids may find some treats to pick up as they wander about.
“There’s always something for everyone here,” Anselmo says.
Find out what’s lurking in the woods at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, 1 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit cstl.org for information and tickets.
Anglers — novice and skilled — will be on the scene once again when the Fall Fishing & Children’s Festival returns to Hempstead Lake State Park. Presented by the Department of Environmental Conservation’s “I Fish NY” program, on Oct. 18, the annual event offers an ideal way to make the most of the season with a mix of fishing, fun and family activities.
The day kicks off at 10 a.m., with a fresh stock of trout in the park’s South and MacDonald Ponds to help introduce families to the sport of freshwater fishing. Everyone can take part in fly-fishing instruction, casting practice, fish-cleaning demonstrations, and even borrow rods and bait free of charge.
“All ages are encouraged to attend to enjoy this wonderful fishing experience,” says George Gorman, State Parks’ Long Island regional director. “We hope festival attendees also take the opportunity to explore the beautiful Hempstead Lake State Park and all it has to offer.”
But the fun doesn’t end at the water’s edge. Young visitors can enjoy pumpkin decorating, a magic show, reptile exhibit, and a playful casting contest where the “catch” could be a pumpkin or a prize. Whether you’re an avid angler or just looking for a day outdoors with the kids, the Fall Fishing & Children’s Festival reels in plenty of reasons to drop by.
The fishing license requirement for all anglers over the age of 15 is suspended for this festival, and admission and parking are free. Check out the activities at the park’s MacDonald and South Ponds, also in Rockville Centre. Visit parks.ny.gov for more.
Break out the neon, dust off those leg warmers and tease up your hair — the ultimate ‘80s party returns to the Paramount stage. Jessie’s Girl, a band of New York City’s top rock and pop musicians, returns with their high-energy Back to the Eighties show, guaranteed to turn back the clock. Fronted by powerhouse vocalists who transform into the decade’s biggest icons, Jessie’s Girl delivers the hits that defined an era. Add in bold costumes, playful choreography, audience participation, and plenty of extras — bubbles, confetti, and props galore — and the result is part concert, part theater and all ‘80s spectacle. These talents each have dozens of credits performing with authentic ‘80s icons who made the music famous to begin with. With over-the-top renditions of memorable songs, Jessie’s Girl captures the glitz and sheer energy of the decade like no one else.
Friday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m. $64.75
$52.25, $49.25, $48.50, $37.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Tilles Center’s Atrium becomes an intimate lounge, showcasing 23-year-old Kate Kortum, one of the jazz world’s most exciting breakout artists. Hailing from Houston, Texas, her warm, distinctive sound blends bebop, blues, the Great American Songbook, and musical theater with captivating, story-driven lyrics. Her artistry bridges tradition and innovation, offering audiences a fresh, contemporary take on the jazz vocal legacy. Critics have praised her ability to revitalize jazz with authenticity and daring. “Wild Woman,” her sophomore album, features reimagined standards and originals that explore a woman’s relationship with complex emotions.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
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
Families are invited to Long Island Children’s Museum’s special opening weekend to celebrate the launch of Saltwater Stories, the new permanent exhibition celebrating Long Island’s coastal heritage. Meet local fisherfolk, explore hands-on activities for all ages, and dive into the rich traditions of our bays and beaches. Enjoy storytelling, crafts, and demonstrations that bring Long Island’s maritime history to life! All activities included with museum admission.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Notes in Nature:
Mosaic of Miniatures
Visit Planting Fields Park for a charming program of wind quintets showcasing music from the Baroque to space with the Long Island Chamber Music collective. The evening begins with Amy Beach’s serene and lyrical Pastorale, a gentle introduction evoking the tranquil beauty of nature. Also Malcolm Arnold’s lively Three Sea Shanties; William Grant Still’s captivating suite Four Miniatures; Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Gavotte and Six Doubles adds a touch of Baroque elegance with dance forms and variations, showcasing the quintet’s virtuosity. After intermission, be transported to the whimsical and colorful world of Darius Milhaud’s La Cheminée du Roi René, a suite inspired by the folk music and historical tales of Provence, concluding with Marc Mellits’ dynamic Apollo, a powerful rockinspired composition celebrating the spirit of the Apollo 11 mission. Registration required. $35.
• Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
• Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
• Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210
Anthony Rodia is back “Laugh Till It Hurts” tour, an all-new stand-up showcase that’s refreshingly genuine and quick witted. Building on the success of his previous outing, this is his biggest and most ambitious yet. A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. With a background steeped in family traditions, Italian-American culture and the ups and downs of modern life, Anthony’s comedy feels like a conversation with your funniest friend. His blend of observational humor, self-deprecation and witty impressions has led him on his path as one of the most exciting rising stars on the comedy scene. Anthony’s comedic career skyrocketed thanks to his viral social media videos, where he brought his hilarious, larger-than-life characters and relatable commentary to millions of fans. His most iconic characters, including his over-the-top Uncle Vinny persona, quickly became fan favorites, making him a social media sensation and establishing a loyal following. His ability to turn everyday situations — family gatherings, parenting, and even the quirks of his own Italian heritage —into laugh-out-loud moments has earned him widespread recognition and a rapidly growing fanbase. Tickets are $144.75, $108.75, $98.25, $86.50, $76.25, $6475.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
A change in the air. Wind down summer with gratitude. Join certified guide Linda Lombardo for an Ecotherapy Walk at Sands Point Preserve. Ecotherapy, also known as Forest Bathing, is not simply hiking in the woods, or a walk on a beach. The focus is on connection and relationship, allowing the heart to open to the beauty of the natural world, and at the same time, understand our belonging in that world. Register for individual walks or a series of three. $135 for series of 3, $120 members; $49 per session, $44 members.
• Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
• Time: 2 p.m.; also Nov. 8
• Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901
Farmers Market
Oyster Bay Farmer’s Market, presented by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association, offers all sorts of tempting products, weekly on Sundays through November.
• Where: 97 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay
• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 922-6982
Bring the family to Sands Point Preserve for a trick-or-treat adventure like never before!
The Princesses are back at Hempstead House, and this time, they’re bringing 10 enchanting characters! Your favorite princesses and four mischievous villains will be joining in on the fun! Little princes and princesses will kick off the celebration by decorating their own trick-or-treat bags, then embark on an exciting journey through the castle’s magical rooms. In each room, they’ll meet a different beloved character or villain, collect sweet treats to fill their bags, and capture unforgettable memories with royal portraits. Reservations required. $70 per child, includes access to event and grounds, adults free.
• Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
• Time: Sessions at noon, 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m.
• Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901
Planting Fields Little Learners series continues with a pumpkinthemed adventure. Begin with a fun and festive story to spark imaginations. Next, children create their a pumpkin craft to take home. Then, head outside for some hands-on discovery in the garden for close-up look at real pumpkin plants! From curly vines to growing gourds, it’s a sensory-rich experience that brings the season to life. For ages 2-5. Registration required. $15 per child.
• Where: Education Center, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
• Time: 10-11 a.m
• Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210
concert
Bayville Village Arts Council hosts the A Carrella Quartet. Their program features the American Jazz Songbook.
• Where: Bayville Arts Center, 88 Bayville Ave., Bayville
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 628-1439
Explore Sands Point Preserve’s natural environment on a guided tour.
Examine the preserve’s unique physical features and wildlife, as well as critical conservation issues and helpful practices to create a healthy, sustainable environment. Environmental educator Hildur Palsdottir engages everyone in handson nature discovery activities as participants observe the changing season. Meet at Castle Gould’s Clock Tower.15, $10 members; children $5, free for members.
• Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
• Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
• Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901
Enchanted
Nassau County Museum of Art invites families to another Super Family Saturday program. This magical adventure includes hands-on art activities themed around transformation, fantasy, and discovery, plus a special trail through the site’s fall forest.. $20 non-member 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
Check out the 2nd Annual Glen Head Car Show, where shiny chrome meets community spirit. Whether you’re into hot rods, vintage cruisers, or one-of-a-kind customs, there’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event. This year vintage fire trucks are added to the show lineup! Come see the engines that made history, alongside over 50 classic and custom cars.
• Where: Glen Head LIRR station
• Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Contact: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. OCT
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Sydney Stark start up business, Slimes by Sydney, will be bringing its signature handmade slimes to a pop-up event at Krafty Hands NY in Syosset on Oct. 12.
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Slimes by Sydney is bringing its signature handmade slime experience to Krafty Hands NY in Syosset on Oct. 13. The pop-up event will feature slime-making workshops, creative crafting stations, and plenty of family fun. Here are three things to know about creator Sydney Stark’s growing small business and Krafty Hands’ mission to inspire creativity through art.
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The event, taking place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 49 Ira Rd. in Syosset, promises an immersive experience for children and families looking to get creative. The afternoon includes hands-on slime-making workshops where kids can mix their own colors, scents and textures, plus crafting stations offering DIY activities like glitter jars and shrink art. Slimes by Sydney will also feature exclusive limited-edition slimes available only at the event. With upbeat music, photo ops and sensory-friendly materials, the vibe is playful and inclusive. It’s a chance for families from across Long Island to gather, create, and connect through joyful, screen-free fun.
For Krafty Hands NY, the event reflects a deeper mission to uplift creativity, inclusion and youth innovation. The studio—formerly known as Fun Craft—has been a local fixture in Syosset since 1989, known for its birthday parties, art camps and school programs. Owner Priyanka Khanna and Education Through Art founder Carly Meyer are passionate about creating opportunities for emerging artists and entrepreneurs. Partnering with Sydney, a teen business owner, is part of that vision. The studio also runs monthly inclusive art classes for children with special needs, and its Krafty Hands Concierge program brings mobile art sessions to homes, schools, scout troops and events across Long Island. The goal: make creativity accessible, anytime, anywhere.
Sydney’s slimes are more than just a fun activity they’re tools for creative play, sensory exploration and emotional expression. Her handmade creations come in all forms, from soft and buttery to fluffy, crunchy, glittery or cloud-like. Some are scented like bubblegum or vanilla cake; others change color or include mix-ins like charms or foam beads. Each batch is crafted with the intention of sparking joy and curiosity. Slime making helps kids engage their senses and focus their energy in calming, imaginative ways. “Slime is more than just a toy, it’s an experience. I love creating textures, colors and scents that spark happiness and creativity for kids of all ages.”
For more information, visit SlimesbySydney.com or FunCraftNY.com.
Who can enter: There will be 2 categories:
Students in grades k-5. Students in 6-12
One entry per student
Deadline: Entries must be received by 5 p.m.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Grand prize: Winners will have their design printed as wrapping paper in the Herald and will be featured in an article in their local Herald newspaper.
Entry format: Please use an 8 1/2 by 11 inch piece of unlined paper. All entries should have the student’s name, age, address, telephone number, email, grade and school printed on the back. Design can be reflective of all religious holidays. Entries will not be returned.
Mail or hand-deliver to:
Wrapping Paper Contest
Herald Community Newspapers
2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530 OR Scan and email to: ekimbrell@liherald.com
(No Photos of Artwork Will Be Accepted).
Winners will be notified by email or phone by November 14
• Must use 8 1/2 x 11” unlined paper, copy paper or construction paper.
• Be creative & original.
• Use bright colors.
• Fill the entire page.
• Choose paint, crayon, chalk, markers, pens, or other creative materials.
• Remember your design will be used to make a real sheet of wrapping paper.
For more information contact Ethan Kimbrell at ekimbrell@liherald.com
By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board unanimously approved fare and toll increases that will take effect Jan. 1, raising costs for Long Island Rail Road riders and motorists using the area’s bridges and tunnels.
The vote came during the agency’s Sept. 30 meeting in Brooklyn following a public comment session.
The proposal, released July 30, marks the first round of increases since 2023, when both fares and tolls rose by more than 4 percent. Officials said the changes are needed to maintain service levels and support a transit system still recovering from the financial strain of the pandemic.
For LIRR riders, monthly and weekly ticket prices will rise by an average of 4.4 percent, excluding city zones. Even with the increase, the MTA said the cost of a monthly ticket will remain under $500, still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
The MTA had considered shortening the validity of one-way tickets to four hours after purchase, but after hearing customer feedback, tickets will instead remain valid until 4 a.m. the following day. Riders must activate tickets before boarding, and those purchased on board will carry an additional $2 surcharge.
Discounts will expand as well. The MTA will reduce ticket prices for
seniors, people with disabilities and Medicare recipients, regardless of travel time. Children ages 5-17 may ride for $1 when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, including during the morning peak.
A new day pass will replace the round-trip ticket and will also be valid until 4 a.m. the next day. On weekdays, the pass will cost 10 percent less than two one-way peak tickets; on weekends, it will cost the same as two one-way off-
peak tickets.
The 10-trip ticket will be discontinued in favor of a “pay-as-you-go” mobile discount. After 10 peak or off-peak trips within 14 days, customers using mobile tickets will receive an 11th one-way trip free in the same period. Unlike the current plan, the new option does not require riders to pre-pay for discounts.
“Transit is one of the few things that makes New York affordable,” said MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber. “And
I respect those who oppose the fare increase. But we’re talking about something that is 15 percent of the cost of owning an automobile. In New York, I think the gap between transit and auto ownership is even larger, and because of that, New Yorkers spend a lot less of their household income on transportation than people in the rest of the country. We are determined to keep it that way while also making sure we can fund our operation.”
Tolls at the RFK, Whitestone, Throgs Neck and Verrazzano Bridges, as well as the Queens-Midtown and Hugh L. Carey Tunnels, will rise 52 cents to $7.46 with E-ZPass. The Cross Bay and Marine Parkway Bridges will go up 20 cents to $2.80.
Board member Melva Miller voted for the increases but said she struggled with the decision.
“On one hand, I know our operating budget depends on these revenues, and as a board member, I recognize the importance of this and that approving this increase is the fiscally responsible thing to do and, ultimately, necessary to ensure the long-term health of the MTA,” she said. “But I also know firsthand that I’ve lived the realities of people who ride our system every single day and haven’t always had financial security, myself included, sometimes as I was only a few paychecks away from real vulnerability.”
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORMATION of VAP SUNNYSIDE LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/25/2025. Office location: Nassau Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to P.O. Box 285, Syosset, NY 11791. Purpose: any lawful purpose 156087
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
OYSTER BAY SEWER DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified and registered voters of the OYSTER BAY SEWER DISTRICT in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, that an election will be held within said District, at the Administration Office of the Oyster Bay Sewer District, located at 15 Bay Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, between the hours of six (6:00) o’clock p.m. and nine (9:00) o’clock p.m., for the purpose of the election of (a) a Sewer Commissioner for said District for a term of three (3) years beginning January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2028. The incumbent, James T. Whelan, is running for election.
Said election is called pursuant to Sections 211 and 212 of Article 13 of the Town Law of the State of New York. Section 213 of the Town Law of the State of New York provides that no person shall be entitled to vote for improvement District Commissioners unless he or she is a registered voter who shall have resided in the improvement District for a period of thirty days next preceding any election of Commissioners.
Pursuant to Subdivision 2 (a) of Section 213-a of the Town Law of the State of New York, only those persons registered with the Board of Elections on or before the 23rd day before such election and those persons whose names are placed on the improvement District register pursuant to the provisions of such Law, shall be entitled to vote in the Oyster Bay Sewer District Election.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Subdivision 20 of Section 215 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Board of Commissioners of the Oyster Bay Sewer District has adopted a resolution providing that candidates for the office of Sewer Commissioner shall file their names with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners at least thirty days prior to the date of the District election, and, in addition, such nomination must be submitted in petition form subscribed by twenty-five registered voters of the Oyster Bay Sewer District. By Order of the Board of Sewer Commissioners of the Oyster Bay Sewer District.
Dated: Oyster Bay, NY October 1, 2025 BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS 156197
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
JERICHO WATER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified and registered voters of the JERICHO WATER DISTRICT in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, that an election will be held within said District at the Jericho Water District Operations Complex of said District located at 125 Convent Road, Syosset, Long Island, New York, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 between the hours of four (4:00) o’clock P.M. and nine (9:00) o’clock P.M. for the purpose of the election of a Water Commissioner for the said District for a term of three (3) years beginning January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2028. Said election is called pursuant to Section 212, Article 13 of the Town Law of the State of New York, as amended.
To be entitled to vote for Improvement District Commissioner, every voter must be registered to vote in the Town under permanent registration from the address from which he/she wishes to vote. Further, said voter shall have been a resident in the Water District for at least thirty (30) days next preceding the election and be a citizen of the
United States, eighteen (18) years or over in age. Pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Subdivision 20 of Section 215 of Article 13 of the Town Law of the State of New York, as amended, candidates for the office of Water Commissioner shall file their names and nominations in petition form with the Secretary of the Board of Water Commissioners of the Jericho Water District at its headquarters at 125 Convent Road, Syosset, New York no later than the close of business at 4:00 p.m. on or before Friday, November 7, 2025 and that such Nomination petitions must be subscribed by at least twenty-five (25) registered voters of the Jericho Water District. Please visit and review the District’s Website for up-to-date Election instructions at https://www.jerichowat er.org and for additional details. By Order of the Board of Water Commissioners of the Jericho Water District. JAMES ASMUS
Secretary Dated: Syosset, New York
October 10, 2025 156200
LEGAL NOTICE
AVISO LEGAL
DISTRITO DE AGUA JERICHO
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA a los votantes calificados registrados del DISTRITO DE AGUA DE JERICHO en el Pueblo de Oyster Bay, Condado de Nassau, Estado de Nueva York, que se llevará a cabo una elección dentro de dicho Distrito en el Complejo de Operaciones del Distrito de Agua de Jericho de dicho Distrito ubicado en 125 Convent Road, Syosset, Long Island, Nueva York, el martes 9de diciembre de 2025 entre las cuatro (4:00) p. m. y las nueve (9:00) de la noche para la elección de un Comisionado de Aguas para dicho Distrito por un término de tres (3) años a partir del 1 de enero de 2026 y expirando el 31 de diciembre de 2028. Dicha elección se convoca de conformidad con la Sección 212, Articulo 13 de la Ley Municipal del Estado de Nueva
York, según enmendada. Para tener derecho a votar por el Comisionado del Distrito de Mejora, cada votante debe estar registrado para votar en la Ciudad bajo un registro permanente desde la dirección desde la que desea votar. Además, dicho votante deberá haber residido en el Distrito del Agua durante al menos treinta (30) días después de la elección y ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, de dieciocho (18) años o más. De conformidad con las disposiciones y requisitos de la Subdivisión 20 de la Sección 215 del Artículo 13 de la Ley del Pueblo del Estado de Nueva York, según enmendada, los candidatos para el cargo de Comisionado de Agua deberán presentar sus nombres y nominaciones en forma de petición ante el Secretario del Junta de Comisionados del Agua del Distrito del Agua de Jericó en su sede en 125 Convent Road, Syosset, Nueva York, a más tardar al cierre de las actividades a las 4:00 p.m. el viernes 7 de noviembre de 2025 y que tales peticiones de nominación deben ser suscritas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes registrados del Distrito de Agua de Jericho. Visite y revise el sitio web del distrito para obtener instrucciones electorales actualizadas e n https://www.jerichowat er.org/ para obtener detalles adicionales. Por orden de la Junta de Comisionados de Agua del Distrito de Agua de Jericho.
JAMES ASMUS
Secretario Anticuada: Syosset, Nueva York 10 de octubre de 2025 156199
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Francine Slade a/k/a Francine A. Slade; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 22, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North
A mega job fair will take place on Oct. 23 at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. There is no charge for admission and parking is free. Doors open at 10 a.m., and the event runs until 1p.m.
Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for positions including entry and middle management level, licensed professional, hospitality and food service industries, banking, staffing and individuals with technical and IT experience.
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Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 12, 2025, at 2:00PM, premises known as 6 Hidden Pond f/k/a part of 206 Brookville Road, Muttontown, NY 11545. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 16 Block B Lot 1761 formerly part of Lot 1544. Approximate amount of judgment $3,135,146.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 011213/2010. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
John P. Clarke, Esq., Referee
LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: September 24, 2025 156184
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against ANNABELLA GELBARD, et al Defendant(s)
sands of residents find meaningful employment through our career center and private sector jobs fair,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “The Workforce Partnership and Town of Oyster Bay are committed to helping residents find meaningful employment opportunities as well as assisting local businesses in recruiting qualified employees. This Mega Job Fair will connect private and public sector employers with job seekers.”
For more information about this program, contact (516) 797-4560 or email business@oysterbay-ny.gov.
October 10, 2025
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 22, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 5 Carol Lane, Glen Head a/k/a Upper Brookville, NY 11545. Sec 18 Block A Lot 980. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Approximate Amount of Judgment is $882,978.90 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608863/2023.
During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse
to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Frank Scalera, Esq., Referee File # NY201700000151-1 156177
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, JOVIA FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION F/K/A NASSAU EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. JOSEPH W. BUFFA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Other Relief duly entered on April 4, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 5 Hilltop Drive, Bayville, NY 11709. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected,
situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Bayville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 29, Block 12 and Lots 67, 68 and 69. Approximate amount of judgment is $356,936.14 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617497/2022. Keith Lavallee, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231850-1 155825
Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE FOR FORMATION of a limited liability company (LLC). The name of the limited liability company is LV ROSS III, LLC. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State was September 16, 2025. The County in New York in which the office of the company is located is Nassau. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to The LLC, 2 Morris Lane, Oyster Bay Cove, New York 11771. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 155960
Across New York state, and perhaps nowhere more so than here on Long Island, the top concern that those of us in the State Legislature hear about is affordability. It’s not just the little luxuries that are out of reach; everyday necessities — groceries, utility bills, health care — are becoming harder to afford.
For over a century, New York’s public schools and universities have been the bridge to the middle class and beyond. The value proposition that public education represents is one of the best our state has to offer.
Of course, it’s incumbent on us as policymakers, and community members, to ensure that we maximize the value of this offering for every student. To do that, we must recognize their unique needs, and offer support that goes beyond the classroom. After all, what goes on outside class has a direct impact on how our students learn.
Students benefit when they have access to tutoring, career counseling, and help with essentials like books and transportation to and from class. Get-
ting them the level of support they need is the challenge.
That’s why we’re working with the state university system to create programs tailored to the needs students have in these areas. This fall, SUNY Old Westbury is launching the Advancing Completion through Engagement program, joining 33 other campuses statewide, including Farmingdale State College, in offering more than 7,000 students access to both ACE and its community college counterpart, Advancing Success through Associate Pathways, which is already in place at Nassau Community College. The goal of both programs is to drill into the individual needs of each student participant and link them with resources that help them get on track with their studies and stay on track through graduation.
Tpayers as students earn their degrees, get jobs in New York and invest their wages back in their communities.
he more graduates we have, the higher the economic tide that lifts all boats.
Similarly, the Empire State Service Corps makes it possible for students to earn financial support while they take part in community service, including addressing food insecurity, early childhood education and peer mental health issues. The opportunity for experiential learning is also more important than ever, allowing students from all walks of life to experience areas of study they may not have considered as career options.
to the well-being of others in the community, is like a rising tide lifting all boats.
A post-secondary education is linked to higher rates of volunteerism and charitable donations. According to one survey, there is high interest among Gen Z in community engagement, with 61 percent reporting that they volunteer for a cause that’s meaningful to them at least once a year. Empowering students to make an impact during the course of their studies is a no-brainer for addressing broader affordability issues.
Modeled on the success of programs first launched by the City University of New York, students are seeing monumental benefits statewide. Student completion rates are 85 percent for ACE participants, compared to 83 percent among non-ACE students, while retention rates are over 90 percent. For every state dollar we invest in these programs, there is a $3 to $4 return on investment for tax-
Taken together, the launch of these programs by SUNY is helping tackle our affordability crisis in multiple ways. First and foremost, when students stay on track to graduate, they put themselves and their families in the best position to climb the economic ladder. College graduates have a better chance of securing higher-paying jobs and earning more over their lifetimes than those without degrees. They contribute more in taxes, and are more likely to have health insurance and retirement savings.
More than that, helping put them in a position not just to contribute to their own and their families’ well-being, but
I’m proud of the investments we have made in SUNY, and I’m excited to see them translate into programs like these that will benefit our future workforce and leaders. Expanding them is a guaranteed investment, because the multiplier effects are so significant.
Ultimately, sustaining this work is a long-term investment in making New York more affordable.
I’ll continue to fight for public education, without which my brothers and I would have received no education whatsoever. My parents couldn’t afford private education. This is personal for me, and it should be personal for everyone who benefited from public education, and for everyone else who believes that public education is absolutely necessary to grow America’s middle class.
Charles Lavine represents the 13th Assembly District.
For too many families and small businesses in New York, high energy bills have become a serious threat to their stability and success. But that burden is not shared equally. A recent study by Binghamton University found that Black and brown households spend a disproportionate share of their income on average utility expenses. That same pressure is felt by the restaurants, retailers and other small businesses that anchor our communities, for whom higher bills mean tighter margins and fewer dollars to reinvest in jobs and growth. Rising costs hit our communities twice — once at the kitchen table, and again on Main Street. Our elected leaders, however, have the opportunity to reorient the state’s energy policies to lower bills and protect our communities. To keep families
financially stable and local businesses thriving, policymakers must support a multi-pronged energy strategy to reduce overall costs, lessen disparities and foster a more reliable grid.
If energy affordability and equity are left unaddressed, high costs will continue to threaten household budgets and the survival of the very enterprises that drive opportunity in our neighborhoods. The ripple effects are enormous. When families are forced to spend more on basic energy needs, they have less to spend in local shops, less to save for education and less to invest in their future. When small businesses face higher utility bills, they are forced to cut back on hiring, scale down expansion — or in some cases, shut their doors altogether.
Rexisting inequities. For Long Island, that could mean more families in financial distress and more businesses shutting down.
enewable sources are vital to our future, but they can’t meet the demand alone.
As someone who has dedicated his career to bolstering our local economy, I have great concern about the longterm impact of sky-high utility bills. If households are squeezed and small businesses cannot survive, job creation stalls, local wealth declines and entire communities lose ground. Lawmakers must take this seriously.
impose the steepest costs on those least able to afford them.
For Long Island’s business community, the stakes could not be higher. Rising energy bills risk driving entrepreneurs away and weakening our competitiveness. For families, the burden threatens financial stability and quality of life. For both, the wrong policies could deepen historical disparities.
There is no question that New York must do its part to advance sustainability, but the avenues we take to pursue that mission matter. We need a path forward that considers all factors before making decisions that could limit energy resources and further drive up costs.
This is why energy policy cannot be treated as one-size-fits-all. Communities differ in infrastructure, housing stock and business needs. Policies that ignore those differences risk driving up costs, reducing reliability and exacerbating
That means pursuing a balanced energy strategy — one that lowers costs and ensures reliability while advancing toward a greener future. Renewable energy is vital to our future, and requires sustained investments. But renewables alone cannot meet demand without driving costs higher. Natural gas, nuclear, hydro, wind, solar and emerging technologies all play important roles in powering New York. Phasing out reliable sources prematurely would destabilize the system and
The Empire State has always risen to meet big challenges. By adopting a balanced energy strategy that values every resource, invests in innovation and never loses sight of affordability, we can do so again — and set a national example in the process.
Phil Andrews is president of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, New York state’s largest African American chamber. He is also a member of the Long Island Power Authority’s Community Advisory Board.
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long Island is known for its beaches, its vineyards and its suburban sprawl. But a new report reminds us of something too often overlooked: The arts are one of the region’s most powerful economic engines.
According to the Center for an Urban Future, jobs in arts and culture on Long Island grew by a stunning 21.6 percent between 2014 and 2024. That’s five times faster than the region’s overall economy. The number of independent artists nearly doubled during the same period, fueling downtown revitalization, driving tourism and supporting small businesses. From muralists in Patchogue to theater productions in Huntington, creativity is reshaping the Island’s identity, and its bottom line.
And yet, just as this growth is transforming local communities, warning signs are flashing. The same report shows that the average arts worker on Long Island earns just $46,500 annually — barely half the regional average income. The number of performing-arts jobs remains more than 13 percent below pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the costs of housing and living have skyrocketed, with housing prices alone climbing more than 60 percent in the past decade.
The math doesn’t add up. We are asking artists to do the impossible: generate enormous economic and cultural value for the region while surviving on wages that barely cover rent.
The problem isn’t talent or ambition. It’s support — or rather, the lack of it. Despite being home to 14.7 percent of New York state’s population, Long Island receives just 2.8 percent of grants
awarded by the state’s Council on the Arts. Less than 1 percent of federal National Endowment for the Arts funding in New York finds its way here.
And while state economic development councils are investing more than ever in arts projects statewide, only 3.1 percent of Long Island’s recent allocation went to the creative sector.
This chronic underinvestment has created what researchers call a “negative feedback loop.” Because the region has historically been overlooked, its institutions lack the resources to compete effectively for competitive funding, which in turn reinforces low funding rates. It’s a cycle that limits growth and puts Long Island’s creative vitality at risk.
The solutions are clear, and the payoff could be enormous. The Center for an Urban Future’s recommendations should be a wake-up call to policymakers.
Among them: dedicating 1 percent of county budgets to arts programming and operations, expanding the state arts budget, and creating a Long Island Grant Academy to strengthen the capacity of local organizations to win state and federal support.
The report also suggests converting underused commercial properties into cultural spaces, integrating the arts into tourism planning, and even embedding artists directly into government initiatives, as upstate Erie County has done successfully.
These aren’t fringe ideas. They’re pragmatic strategies to sustain a sector that has already proven itself indispensable. Arts and culture are not luxuries to be funded only in good times. They are infra-
But Mamdani is giving people hope, Jerry
To the Editor:
Re Jerry Kremer’s column in last week’s issue, “There are many reasons not to embrace Mamdani”: Nassau residents’ concern over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, is curious, as we have no vote on the matter. Perhaps we sense the specter in our basement.
There are, I think, two reasons people embrace Mamdani — desperation and hope. Consider the central issues: housing, homelessness and “affordability,” increasingly enmeshed and worsening to the point of crisis. That’s desperation.
Housing, specifically urban housing, has been in decline since Ronald Reagan was president. Successive New York state and New York City administrations have failed to address the problem, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s and Mayor Eric Adams’s. Curtis Sliwa has no plan. They all focus on the flip side of housing, speaking of “involuntary commitments” to “treatment” in facilities that don’t exist.
That totally ignores the tens of thousands of shelter-living students who need no treatment beyond a stable home
structure — just as essential to the region’s economic vitality and community well-being as roads, schools and hospitals.
Consider the ripple effects: thriving downtowns anchored by galleries and theaters. Restaurants and shops boosted by performance-goers and festival crowds. Tourists are drawn to more than just beaches and wineries, while young families choose to stay because their communities feel vibrant and alive. At a time when many Long Island towns struggle with empty storefronts and affordability crises, creativity has been a rare and steady growth engine.
To jeopardize this progress through neglect would be shortsighted. As Jonathan Bowles, the center’s executive director, put it: “Unless county leaders and the state step up, Long Island risks losing the very creativity that is powering its success.”
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties must recognize that a modest investment today could safeguard the region’s cultural and economic future. Allocating just 1 percent of county budgets to the arts —around $80 million annually — would not only stabilize existing organizations but also unlock additional state and federal dollars. That kind of leverage is how Long Island can finally get its fair share.
The arts have already proven what they can do for Long Island. The question now is whether Long Island will do right by the arts. If we want downtowns that hum with life, economies that diversify and communities that feel worth staying in, then investing in creativity is not optional. It’s essential.
Libraries are precious, and must be treated with care
some of my most enduring memories involve libraries. Attending “Story Hour” at the local library with my mother as a child. Working my way through college staffing the Circulation desk and re-shelving books. Viewing the special exhibits at Oxford University’s Bodleian library while serving as a visiting scholar after retiring from Adelphi. Writing my book on university governance while serving as an Allen room Scholar at the new york Public library. Showing the Gutenberg Bible to a grandson while visiting the Morgan library.
libraries are precious homes for books and other materials that preserve and interpret the past, stir curiosity and the imagination, and nurture future generations. They are celebrated worldwide on International literacy Day, Sept. 8.
Andrew Carnegie recognized the importance of libraries over a century ago, when he began supporting free public libraries as places of congregation and education. Carnegie believed that access to information and knowledge
would help those from limited household circumstances advance in careers and civic engagement. That certainly was the case for me.
The heart of a library is the librarian. librarians are licensed professionals with graduate degrees. They are experts in collecting sources of information and ensuring that valid and valuable knowledge is available. They monitor access to age-appropriate materials and make decisions based on evidence, not emotion.
Jtargeted books focus on sexual identity and racism, including slavery.
The lone Supreme Court ruling against book bans, from long Island, no less, was Board of education, Island Trees Union Free School District no. 26 v. Pico, in 1982. Some think it could be overturned by a new case from Texas focusing on the removal of 17 books deemed “obscene” and “pornographic,” including Maurice Sendak’s childhood classic, “Where the Wild Things Are.”
ust like doctors and scientists, the expertise of librarians is now questioned.
librarians build collections according to mission and library type. They not only promote literacy, foster education and encourage critical thinking, but also offer free access to technology. They support teachers and effective teaching. Businesspeople and professionals as well as students use libraries, and seek the help of librarians, for research assignments of all kinds.
But these temples to truth are being threatened by initiatives to ban books and dismantle the federal Institute of Museum and library Services. Pen America, a nonprofit literary and freeexpression advocacy group, found 10,046 instances of book bans in the 2023-24 school year. It noted book bans in 29 states and 220 public school districts, including on long Island. Most of the
address. The candidates speak of police and clearing the streets, but not of where this refuse would go. Cuomo’s plan is, again, only poetry in future tense while the desperation is now. A “rent freeze” is not “moderate,” but “moderate” has failed. The point is to keep people in their homes, now.
“Socialism” has worked well for the wealthy — maybe it should work a little for the poor as well. For all the obvious obstacles of Mamdani’s proposals, he alone names the problem, addresses its immediacy, acknowledges its multiple entwined factors and sees the human families entangled in those larger forces. That’s where the hope comes from, reflected in votes. It is a hope readily transferable to any other willing leader, but if hope comes only in Muslim garb …
BrIAn Kelly Rockville Centre
To the editor:
re r andi Kreiss’s column in the Sept. 25-Oct. 1 issue, “Is our democracy suffering growing pains”: The United States is approaching the 250th anniversary of this political experiment. Kreiss’s op-ed attempted to place the blame on MAGA for the decline in our country, and I respectfully dis-
agree.
Banning books denies freedom of speech. In the past, such efforts were isolated and local. now these campaigns are national, and simply compile lists of books to be banned whose subjects or authors — especially Black authors — are deemed questionable without any evidence. In years past, books such as Walt Whitman’s “leaves of Grass” and Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” were banned, until successful lawsuits returned them to library shelves.
On long Island, there are 120 public libraries and 125 public school districts with 656 schools. Public libraries are governed by boards of trustees and funded by fundraising, tax revenue and government grants. They are essential to high-quality schooling and are vital community resources, especially in
■ Standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance has always been a mainstay of our country, until people on the left attempted to turn any display of national pride into a signal of racism.
■ Many on the left applauded the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who was simply engaging young college students in active, respectful debate.
■ not knowing who was running our country as Joe Biden was in mental decline was a huge threat to our democracy. Who used the autopen? Who issued the pardons? Who ran our country?
■ The Democrats wrote the book on using the Department of Justice to go after political opponents, and now have the nerve to complain when it is used against them. They weaponized the FBI to arrest political opponents like Gen. Michael Flynn, Peter n avarro, r oger Stone, Steve Bannon and Paul Manafort, to name a few. now the republicans have indicted Jim Comey as the tip of the spear, with many more to follow. Thank you, Democrats, for paving the way.
■ Arresting a former president for the first time in our nation’s history and attempting to incarcerate and bankrupt him is more proof that Democrats are more of a threat to our democracy.
■ If they gain control of both chambers of
rural and low-income regions.
According to one national report, “the American library . . . is a barometer of where we currently stand as a society when it comes to access to knowledge and information.” libraries host listings of employment opportunities, provide health care bulletins, are sources of election information, make textbooks available for free, lend audio books for the hearing-impaired, offer citizenship classes, and open their rooms for community gatherings.
It seems that increasing numbers of people question the expertise of librarians, just as they question the expertise of doctors and scientists. none of these professions is infallible, of course. What sets them apart is that they are honorbound by professional codes of ethics, and change their conclusions when new evidence is uncovered. For the librarian, this means curating as well as collecting and storing sources of information, whether on discs, in the cloud or in books.
The Swedish designer Josef Frank said, “The world is a book, and the person who stays at home reads only one page.” The librarian is our travel guide to new vistas through books, and libraries are our vehicles. We should treat them with care.
Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author, with Drew Bogner, of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”
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Congress, we can look forward to making Puerto rico and Washington, D.C., states, packing the Supreme Court, and reopening our borders. Another B.S. impeachment will follow. Sounds undemocratic to me.
■ I could go on, but I will only add one more thing. I challenge you to put on a red “Make America Great Again” hat and walk the streets of Manhattan — especially the Upper
West Side — and report back on your First Amendment right of freedom of speech and expression. To all the people on the hard left, if you want to see the real threat to democracy, simply look in the mirror. I enjoy the fact that President Trump lives rent free in the heads of the liberal left. God bless America.
