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Love, Nana, a nonprofit organization in Rockville Centre, has touched the lives of many local people and groups since its founding nearly five years ago. Now, with a new book about the organization coming out in September, its mission will reach more people, as readers welcome Nana’s story into their homes. The children’s book, titled “Love, Nana,” was written by Joan “Nana” Hyland’s daughter, Frances Carver, and illustrated by Hyland’s grandson James Hyland IV. The book will launch Sept. 13 at the Backyard Players and Friends storefront in Rockville Centre, with all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit. Love, Nana was founded in 2020 by Joan Hyland, a retired nurse. The nonprofit creates bundles of baby CoNtiNuEd oN pagE 11
Need a helping hand? Jim Neitz answers the call By KElSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com
Jim Neitz spent his life answering the call — whether it’s a fire alarm in Rockville Centre, a family in need at the Ronald McDonald House, or a child struggling in gym class. The 80-year-old retired teacher, firefighter, coach and volunteer has built a quiet legacy of service across Long Island, driven
by a deep belief in helping others wherever and whenever he can. For more than two decades, Neitz has been a steady, comforting presence at the Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro of Long Island, a nonprofit in New Hyde Park that provides medical care and housing to families in need. His journey with the House began in 2003 on a whim and quickly Glen Cove
grew into what he calls “the best thing I’ve ever done.” “I came with a donation, and two days later, I was working two days a week,” he said. That volunteer work paused only during the Coronavirus pandemic. Since then, many o r i g i n a l vo l u n t e e r s h ave stepped back due to age or health, but Neitz still shows up when he can. When he first returned, he said the House AUGUST 14, 2025
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raderie, hard work and the joy — and food — they brought to families and staff. A fourth member, Bill Rigley, later joined their ranks and was known for his skill on the grill. “I stayed on because it was so much fun to be with them, and so I ended up having eight hour days, and when we caught 12 hour days, that was fine with me,” he said. “The time spent CoNtiNuEd oN pagE 15
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While the event is free, donations can be made to benefit the RVC Chamber’s South Side High School Scholarship program, and Playong on the Porch “swag” can be purchased on the website. For more information, to make donations or to buy merchandise, visit RockvilleCentreChamberOfCommerce.com/ porch. –Kelsie Radziski
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By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is preparing to close out the summer with its annual West End Community Day on Saturday, Aug. 23, a tradition that brings families together for food, music and fun. This year’s event, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the MLK Center, will feature live music instead of the typical DJ that has provided the music in years past, according to Patrick Morris, director of the MLK Community Center, and inflatable rides and bounce houses will provide additional entertainment for kids. Different local vendors will set up shop at the event, and Morris said, “It’s just a great day for the community to come together.” Each year, Morris said the Center tries to add new additions to keep it different and exciting each time. This year, they will have grill catering as the food for everyone to enjoy, and they will be adding a free ice cream truck for all. “It’s the end of our summer program, which we celebrate, as well as just a day where the community could come together,” he said. “It’s a day of positivity, a day of connecting, and a day of family. It’s a day when people who moved away from the community can come back and reunite with people who they haven’t seen in a long time.” The Community Day is not just for Rockville Centre residents — it’s open to all who want to come out and celebrate the end of summer. Started by Morris, the MLK Center continues the tradition each year not only connecting residents together, but connecting them with local organizations, including RVC police department, school district, fire department, summer camps and more. This is not only a way to connect the center
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Kiara Graham, Carol Fisher, Lois Mitchell, Sharon Sheppard, Rena Riback and Richard Geffen helped out at last year’s Community Day. with the rest of the village, but also beyond. “We look forward to seeing everyone,” Morris said. “Hopefully the weather works out as it has done in previous years, and just enjoy an enjoyable experience.”
For more information on the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, Community Day and everything else the Center has to offer, visit RVCNY.us/ MLK.html.
Cancer support program comes to hospital Hotline & Support Program and a social worker providing services at Mercy Hospital, said. This program allows the two organiOn Aug. 6, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Pro- zations to work together to provide effigram announced an expansion of its cient care to women and others in need, partnership with Mercy Hospital. Their especially those in vulnerable communities. program has expanded to “Mercy Hospital is proud offer free on-site bilingual to partner with the Adelphi support services, including Breast Cancer Pro g ram, individual counseling and which has a longstanding support groups, to patients commitment to supporting and caregivers. breast cancer patients Focusing on young breast through free services and cancer patients and women pro g ramming,” Jose ph with metastatic disease, Manopella, Mercy Hospital these support groups and onpresident, said in a news site social workers are here release. “This collaboration to assist these individuals at allows us to serve more resieach stage of their cancer dents in our community and journey. provide accessible, compasThis program continues JoSeph sionate care to patients at to build on the longstanding MANopeLLA every stage of their diagnocollaboration between AdelPresident, sis and recovery.” phi NY Statewide Breast The program offers severCancer Hotline & Support Mercy Hospital al group support options for Prog ram and Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital in Rockville their patients, including those navigating metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, Centre. “The Adelphi Breast Cancer Program new diagnosed patients, young women has worked with Mercy Hospital for under the age of 45, patients seeking years and played a critical role in the hormone therapy and more. “We prohospital’s National Accreditation Pro- vide comprehensive support groups that gram for Breast Centers in 2023,” Ange- are all professionally facilitated by la Papalia, Assistant Director of the licensed social workers, and we really Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer feel strongly to best address the needs of
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Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre welcomed a new breast cancer hotline and support program through its partnership with the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. cancer patients, to offer groups that are specially tailored to those patients needs,” Papalia said. The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program has been providing services across the state for over 45 years. Their collaborative efforts with Mercy Hospital started several years ago and continues to grow as they provide more for their patients. They also provide a Hotline from 9 a.m.
to 9 p.m. each day of the year. “The goals are to provide on site social work services to breast cancer patients and their families and loved ones to make it a more seamless process for those who are looking to access clinical support services,” Papalia said. For more information on the new pro g ram and the other pro g rams offered at Mercy Hospital, visit CatholicHealthLI.org/Mercy-Hospital.
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Nassau Community College’s football team has a lot to prove this season. Just ask sophomore running back Eriq Harris, who broke out the gate quickly a year ago with a 163-yard rushing performance in one of the Lions’ three victories under then-rookie head coach Jhaleel Oswald. “We definitely weren’t happy with last season and we have unfinished business,” said Harris, who is projected to lead a backfield that includes sophomore Caleib Corbett. “A bunch of us returned and we’ve connected well with the new guys. The chemistry is good,” he added. Harris was a little banged up last season, Oswald said, and finished with 353 yards on the ground and one touchdown. Corbett missed a large chunk of 2024 after breaking his hand in the 28-27 season-opening win over Rochester Community. “Eriq is in tremendous shape and is going to be one of the focal points of the offense,” said Oswald, a former Lions’ captain and key member of their 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team who ran Nassau’s defense/special teams under predecessor Jamel Ramsay for the 2022 and ’23 campaigns. “He’s also taken on a leadership role. With Caleib, we know what those guys can do when healthy.” Topping the depth chart under center as the opener approaches is southpaw Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product who like Harris has shown a great deal of leadership throughout camp. Upping his touchdown-to-interception ratio will be vital to the second-year quarterback and the Lions’ success. “Jayden was thrown into the fire last year as a true freshman and those growing pains are behind him,” Oswlad said. “He looks confident and is doing all the right things to be the guy.” Also in the mix at the position are sophomore Mark Pearson, a transfer from Keystone, and freshman Elijah Outlaw. Sophomore Nick Paris (Oceanside High School) is a speedy wideout who’ll also make an impact on special teams, Oswald noted, and newcomer JJ Collins is pushing for the starting role on the opposite side. At tight end, Justin Betz could be counted on to provide the offense with a dimension it has lacked. A beefed up offensive line was one of Oswald’s intentions as last season concluded and the Lions will be counting on some young blood to make an immediate impression. “The line is super revamped and big, but we’re talking about kids 17, 18 and 19 years old. We’re looking to be more physical and I like what I see so far.” Sophomore Ahmari Gordon, a 6-foot-5, 370-pounder
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Second in a series about housing on Long Island. The struggle to afford a place to live has become more than a financial burden; it is a daily fight for stability. Rising rents, mounting utility bills and unexpected repair costs are forcing residents to confront harsh realities, from disrupted childhoods to impossible choices for older adults. With limited inventory, rising costs, and affordability slipping further out of reach, the crisis is reshaping daily life, straining mental health, and widening the gap between those able to remain secure and those who can’t. Karen Wihlt, 58, sat in a Bethpage hotel room earlier this month with her service dog, Lennon, unsure of where she would go once her prepaid stay ended. After a series of personal losses and financial setbacks, she is now facing the prospect of homelessness. Wihlt grew up in New Jersey and moved to Long Island in 2008 to support her wife at the time during a custody battle. She sold her home and restaurant business to relocate, hoping to create stability for her partner’s children. The couple lived in Plainview until their 22-year relationship ended three years ago. “I left everything. I only took my clothes and my dog,” Wihlt said, explaining that she walked away from the house they rented for $3,000 a month. She later rented an apartment in Bethpage, but struggled to cover the rent on her $1,300 monthly disability income. Her focus, she said, has always been Lennon. “My main concern is somebody being good to my dog,” she said. Wihlt eventually moved into a Levittown home owned by her best friend, who cared for her as she underwent several knee surgeries. But her friend died suddenly in March. Wihlt remained in the home until his relatives reclaimed the property. While she was away visiting a friend, police changed the locks. “When I came back, I was told I didn’t have a home anymore,” she said. With no car and little money, Wihlt relied on friends to pay for her temporary stay at an Extended Stay America hotel. But she said those funds are nearly exhausted. “I don’t know where I’m going to be,” she said. “I just want a safe little spot.” Wihlt’s difficulties are compounded by her search for housing where a dog is allowed. Although Lennon is a registered service animal, she said, landlords find reasons to deny her applications once they learn about him. “Everything is fine until I say I have a dog,” she said. An experienced chef, Wihlt said she has helped open nearly 20 restaurants
across Long Island. But she has not worked in years due to her health issues. Now, she says, Lennon keeps her going. “If I didn’t have him, I don’t know if I’d still be here,” she said. Wihlt has applied for assistance from Nassau County’s Department of Social Services, but was told her $1,300 monthly income is too high for her to qualify. “They told me to spend my money and come back when I have nothing,” she said.
The human cost of housing The struggle to find affordable housing is not just about financial hardship. It often carries deep emotional consequences, including depression, anxiety and trauma, according to Peggy Boyd, a licensed master social worker and vice president of advocacy and community services at the Family Service League. “As a human service agency with several shelters for both individuals and families, we most often see our homeless population suffer from depression and a huge sense of hopelessness,” Boyd said. “Additionally, their lives are riddled with trauma, stress and anxiety.” The long-term relationship between homelessness and mental health, she explained, is complex. Instability can worsen existing conditions or spark new ones, and lasting solutions require a multifaceted approach. “Addressing the mental health needs of homeless individuals requires providing accessible and affordable mental health services, supportive housing and social support,” Boyd said. While housing insecurity impacts people across all demographics, she emphasized that children and adolescents face unique risks. “Children are one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population in the United States,” Boyd said. “They’re often hidden, living in cars, staying on and off with relatives or at motels, and bouncing between temporary shelters. Their reality is marked by uncertainty, fear and loss of routine — all critical elements for healthy development.” The Family Service League supports a “Housing First” model, Boyd noted, which prioritizes getting individuals and families into permanent housing quickly and without preconditions such as completing treatment programs. “The quicker we move children and their families into permanent housing, the greater the outcome for all,” she said. Integrating mental health professionals with housing advocates, offering therapy, medication management and skill-building, is critical to long-term stability, she added. “Family Service League supports the concept of regionalizing the poverty threshold on Long Island, recognizing that the current national standard does
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Denise Minicozzi, right, and Keith Way both work at Jeanine’s American Bistro in Glen Cove. Minicozzi says she works two jobs to pay her monthly expenses. not accurately reflect the high cost of living in the area,” Boyd added. The organization backs the proposed Poverty Line Act, federal legislation that would adjust the poverty level to reflect real costs of living and allow for regional differences. “Homelessness is costly in terms of taxpayer dollars and human life,” Boyd said. “The best results always come in providing support to prevent homelessness in the first place.”
FDNY lieutenant, fiancée struggle to afford a home Brandon Webber has spent 12 years saving lives as a lieutenant with FDNY Emergency Medical Services. But despite working long shifts and holding down other side jobs, the 35-year-old says that he and his fiancée, Alexa Rubinstein, also 35, are still unable to achieve what they thought would be a natural next step in their lives: owning a home on Long Island. Webber works 12-hour shifts that often start before dawn. His schedule frequently stretches into overtime, and he supplements his income with two additional paramedic jobs. “We are the lowest-paid service in the city,” he said. “Unfortunately, I don’t believe our work reflects the money that we’re supposed to be making. That’s why I need to have three jobs. Sometimes it can be a little bit rough.” Rubinstein, a preschool director, commutes from their two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale into Queens, a twohour trip each way. The couple moved in in June, after months of searching for a place that accepted pets. The apartment, with utilities included and modest amenities like a washer and dryer, costs more than $2,500 a month. Just a decade ago, Webber recalled, he was paying $600 for his share of a much
larger apartment. “The price for rentals … compared to 10 years ago have skyrocketed,” he said. Earlier this year, the couple considered buying a house in North Bellmore that could have accommodated Webber’s mother in a mother-daughter setup. The house had features they wanted — a backyard, a pool and solar panels — but the numbers didn’t work. “Our mortgage was going to be about the same as our rent, north of $2,500, but that didn’t include the basic necessities,” Webber said. Buying the house would have meant draining their savings or taking out a $50,000 pension loan, something he was reluctant to do. “I did not want to live literally paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “That’s not a way to live.” “If something catastrophic broke that needed immediate repair, where’s that going to come from?” Rubinstein said. “We’d have almost no savings, because we put it all down on the house.” Webber acknowledged that he struggles with feelings of failure, despite his professional success. “There’s a mentality that I’m a failure,” he said. “You would think we would be able to afford it in the place that we grew up and loved.” Rubinstein said she tries to keep perspective, noting that many of their friends who bought homes did so before the pandemic, when prices were less prohibitive. Now, as rents rise and homeownership remains out of reach, Webber said the strain continues to weigh on them. “We’re both college graduates, we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing,” he said. “It feels impossible.”
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People turn to hotel living, high-cost rentals on Long Island. At 60, she splits her time as a waitress at Jeanine’s American Bistro, in Glen Cove, and as a part-time worker at an assisted-living facility in Bayville, all while struggling to keep pace with the soaring cost of rent. She and her longtime boyfriend, Larry O’Connell, a retiree, rent a modest Cape Cod-style home in Bayville for $4,200 a month. The house, she said, comes without a garage, with cramped living space and a long list of repairs the landlord has left unaddressed. Minicozzi said she is also responsible for utilities and covering any damages inside the home. Food, gas and other basic needs are on a tight budget. She said she feels like she and O’Connell are being priced out of the community they call home. Their rent is set to rise to $4,500, and the landlord has already signaled she may push it to $5,000 if they decide to leave. “I love New York. It’s always going to be my home,” Minicozzi said. “But I really did not realize how expensive it was until I got back here.” The couple is now talking about moving to North Carolina or Pennsylvania, where Minicozzi said they could stretch their dollars further and maybe even consider buying instead of renting. “It’s not that we want to leave,” she said. “But here it feels like we’re working just to survive. We’re paying all this
money, but we don’t have security. We don’t know what’s going to happen next year or even next month.” For now, she continues to work the long hours and cover the bills, holding on to her ties to Long Island while acknowledging that the future may take her elsewhere. “I never thought I’d be in this position at my age,” Minicozzi said. “It shouldn’t be this hard just to have a roof over your head.”
Long Island is ‘losing its future’ without affordable housing Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who represents the 13th District, says the high cost of housing on Long Island is pushing middle-class families out and threatening the region’s future. Lavine, whose district includes Glen Cove, Hicksville, Westbury and several affluent North Shore suburbs, said the “universal concern” among his constituents is that buying a home has become an option only for the wealthy. “Getting a home is at least a $600,000 to $700,000 experience,” he said, adding that steep prices have forced many residents to abandon the dream of homeownership. Lavine has made affordable housing funding a top priority in Albany. He pointed to millions of dollars in state aid allocated in recent years, including a $100 million pro-housing-communities program designed to help municipalities
like Westbury, Port Jefferson and Hicksville build more affordable homes. “This has been one of Gov. (Kathy) Hochul’s cornerstone projects,” Lavine said. “Over the course of the last several years, there have been actually billions of dollars in state funding provided for housing.” But state money alone will not solve the crisis, he cautioned. Federal investment in housing has been lacking for decades, with the last meaningful boost dating back to the Clinton administration. But such efforts, Lavine said, along with transit-oriented development in places like Mineola and Hicksville, are essential for growth. Building near Long Island Rail Road stations, he argued, makes communities more attractive to young families and workers. Still, Lavine said, local governments continue to resist new projects, leaving supply stagnant and prices climbing. “Without more housing, the housing that exists just becomes more and more and more expensive,” he said. “It’s just basic supply-and-demand economics.” The consequences, he warned, extend far beyond families struggling to pay rent or buy a home. “If we cannot maintain and protect middle-class people to move to Long Island, we will lose our community,” Lavine said. “We are seeing a shrinking of our middle class. And that means our community is going to lose one of its most important components.”
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Swinging in support of Camp Anchor Golf outing at Rockville Links raises funds for inclusive camp By JANE BAGATTA Herald Intern
Camp Anchor’s sixth annual Golf Outing drew a full house at Rockville Links Country Club on Monday, as 35 foursomes teed off to raise support for the beloved summer camp program. The Aug. 18 event began with registration and breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. shotgun start. Played in Texas Scramble format, the tournament included contests for longest drive, closest to the pin and winning foursome, with prizes ranging from a free foursome at Rockville Links to a Garmin golf watch, RayBan sunglasses and simulator time at Back Nine Golf. “We technically sold out at 30 and then I asked for permission for more from the course,” John Macaluso said, SuSAN CuoCCIo talking about the President, popularity of Board of the Anchor the event. “We sold out over a Program Fund month ago.” Macaluso is a member of the Anchor Program Fund Advisory Committee and served as the chair of the golf outing. “He makes the day so much fun for everyone,” Susan Cuoccio, President of the Board of the Anchor Program Fund, said. The two main event sponsors for this year’s outing are Dukal, a medical equipment manufacturer, and the Galgano family. The Macaluso Team at Compass, Macaluso’s real estate team, was also a sponsor. “We have so many people that just want to support (Camp Anchor),” Cuoccio said. “It is truly, truly a very, very special place. And once people see that, they don’t unsee it.” For the past 57 years, Camp Anchor has made summers fun and exciting for its participants. The state-of-the-art camp fosters a safe and inclusive environment for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, creating unforgettable experiences for both campers and volunteers. The camp offers a variety of activities for campers to partake in, including sports, arts and crafts, home economics, drama, swimming, dance, music, equine therapy and surfing. Along with these activities, Camp Anchor also hosts special events for campers such as a camp wide, barbecue, field day, pool parties and camper performances. The camp is free for all who attend, as it is funded by the Town of Hempstead, but it relies on supporters to fund its mission. The Anchor Program Fund, Inc. is the non-profit organization that fundraises for Camp Anchor and its seasonal programs. To support Camp Anchor, learn about all of the programs or donate to the Anchor Program Fund, visit CampAnchor.org.
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Board of the Anchor Program Fund member Helen McDonnell, left, board president Susan Cuoccio, office manager Marianne Pizza, board member Trish Kilduff and Anchor Program Fund Advisory committee member Ann Beloten celebrated Camp Anchor.
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the book, written about Joan Hyland, right, by her daughter frances Carver, left, will be celebrated at a book launch on Sept. 13. giving to and helping others. The book focuses on Nana as she helps a mother and baby in need. It references her shop, as well as the participants in Backyard Players and Friends, the nonprofit inclusive arts-based community program in Rockville Centre that was founded by two of Nana’s daughters, Ellen White and Cristine Daly.
One of the special aspects of the book is a character, a cardinal, who represents Nana’s husband and Carver’s father, James Hyland II, who died in 2020. “I have a cardinal in the story who represents my dad, because he was her biggest supporter,” Carver said. “He probably would have written this book if he was around, because he really
loved what she was doing.” The cardinal encourages Nana’s character throughout the story. Hyland took great care with his illustrations of his grandmother. “She’s very stylish, she always dresses really nice,” Hyland said. He created the illustrations on his iPad in Procreate, a digital drawing and painting app. He said he was inspired by the works of wellknown children’s book illustrators such as Eric Carle, Ezra Jack Keats and Roger Duvoisin. “I really love children’s books,” Hyland said. “I think they’re really great and are a really important art form, so I was very excited to do something like this.” All of the book’s proceeds will go to Love, Nana. A book launch is planned for Sept. 13 at the Front Porch Market, the Backyard Players and Friends storefront on N. Long Beach Road, with an early event starting at 11 a.m. and an evening event starting at 7 p.m. The book can be preordered at FrontPorchMarketRVC.com. “I feel honored that my daughter and grandson teamed up to create a book about me and my mission for ‘Love, Nana,’” Joan Hyland told the Herald. “I hope that after reading the book, people feel encouraged to reach out and help someone nearby because you never know who might need a little kindness. Like I always say: just begin, the rest is easy.”
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ronald mcdonald House volunteers Laura Cabble, left, malachi ford, 2, nira mosden, Jim neitz, edward paley, anne paley, Sally meusel and tikva mussafi helped out at this year’s luau on aug. 14, first started by neitz and the ‘three amigos’ in 2008. a senior member of the Rockville Centre Fire Department’s Rescue Squad, with 62 years of service and over 13,000 rescue calls under his belt. He’s known affectionately as “Coach,” a nickname earned during his time coaching youth sports that has followed him throughout his life. He is also the secretary of the Sandel Senior Center Men’s Club. He retired from Central Islip Schools in 2001 after a career teaching health and physical education, including lifeguarding in the school’s pool. He also coached football, softball, track, gymnastics and wrestling.
Neitz and his wife Carol, a retired special education teacher from the Roslyn district, have been married 59 years. Their son, Jay, followed him into emergency services, joining the RVCFD in 1989 before becoming a captain and now overseeing ambulance dispatch for Northwell Health. Their daughter, Lisa Semenza, is a speech pathologist and certified librarian, now serving as director of a new library in upstate New York. “We’re a service family,” Neitz said. “That’s what Carol and I are most proud of. We believe everybody is important, and we want them all to feel good.”
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Congregation B’nai Sholom – Beth tor and director of pastoral care at the David has welcomed Cantor Alty Wein- Temple of the High Country in Boone, North Carolina. reb as its newest spiritual leader. Weinreb said he hopes to connect Weinreb will lead Shabbat, Tot Shabbat and holiday services, bringing what with congregants by honoring traditionthe congregation describes as “an edu- al prayer while incorporating fresh melcator’s soul, musical virtuosodies. “I look forward to celeity, a passionate Jewish spirbrating a joyous and meanit, and a gift for creating a ingful Judaism together as a happy and magical commucommunity,” he said. nity.” Congregation B’nai ShoRaised in the ultra-Ortholom - Beth David has served dox Jewish community of as a spiritual and communal Kew Gardens Hills, Weinreb home for Jewish families in was inspired to pursue the Rockville Centre, Lynbrook cantorate after a powerful and surrounding areas for experience during a Shabbat more than 100 years. service in his youth. He studMore than just a house of Cantor ied at Yeshiva University’s worship, the synagogue welBelz School of Music Cantocomes interfaith families, alty Weinreb rial Institute, focusing on LGBTQ members and indiboth Ashkenaz and Mizrachi viduals exploring Judaism, hazzanut, and received rabbinic ordina- fostering a diverse and inclusive envition from the St. Louis Rabbinical Col- ronment. Many families have remained lege. members for three generations or more. After several years in commercial The synagogue offers daily services, music, he returned to Jewish communal including Shabbat and holiday worship, life in 2000 as a klezmer musician and led by Rabbi David Lerner. It also opereducator. He has served as High Holi- ates a highly regarded religious school, days cantor at multiple synagogues, adult education programs and a freenursing homes and hospitals, including access library and media center. Temple Hillel in North Woodmere. Most For more information or to plan a recently, he held the roles of rabbi, can- visit, go to CBSBDRVC.org.
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wo of Disney’s most iconic universes arrive at UBS Arena for a dynamic musical celebration involving stars of the hit movie franchises. The stage is set, on Aug. 23, for a rousing pop-style concert. The Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour showcases the chart-topping tunes from the popular Disney Channel films “Descendants,” “Descendants 2,” “Descendants 3,” and more recently, “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” melded with the four Zombies films. After all, where would we be without Zombies! Inspired by the worlds of Auradon and Seabrook High, with elaborate staging — including high-energy choreography, exciting visuals and costumes — stars of the films come together for a magical evening. It’s Disney, so expect nothing less! Just be prepared for endless fun. The cast features 18-year-old Malachi Barton, certainly no stranger to big moments. Known for his role as vampire Victor, in “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” he joins the energetic performers who bring these films to life. He’s excited to join the cast that includes Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley, and Mekonnen Knife. “Fans can expect a great mash-up of music. Even though they’re from different franchises they fit so well with each other. Both of the franchises have this pop-rock feel,” Barton says. The set list includes Disney’s chart-topping hits: “Rotten to the Core,” “Ways To Be Wicked,” “Someday,” “Do It Like the Zombies Do,” “Red,” “Love Ain’t It,” and many more. “The music rides this roller coaster of emotions. There are slow songs, fast songs, and then group mash-ups. It’s something that Disney hasn’t done in a bit.” Barton continues. As “the ultimate family event of the summer,” according to the Mouse House, the show encourages audiences to dance, sing and engage with their favorite actors. Of course, the songs are the true star. “‘Place to be’ and ‘Don’t Mess With Us’ from Zombies get really big. ‘Rotten to the Core’ and ‘Bam,’ that’s a big one. Everybody’s just going crazy the entire show. It makes our job easier when the crowd’s going crazy,” Barton adds enthusiastically. Fans have opportunities to interact with the cast during the concert. And what could be better than
filming an Instagram video with the stars? In several stops on the tour, Barton has pulled out his phone to shoot Instagram reels with the audience. He enjoys recreating his signature “transition” style videos, making it easy for fans to know exactly what to do. It’s a • Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. special detail that truly connects with today’s generation of Disney • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fans, according to Barton. Tpke., Elmont “What I’m really looking forward to is continuing to • Tickets available at meet all of the fans. As somebody in the spotlight, ubsarena.com or you have these followers and you have no idea descendantszombieslive.com who they are that have been following you for a really long time. We were in Oklahoma City, and there was like 11,000 people there. I didn’t know people in Oklahoma knew who I was. It’s been so wild,” Barton says. The young Disney star is fully coming into his own now. The tour has brought him front and center into arenas — something new to him. And yet he feels right at home. As he put it (prior to his Madison Square Garden appearance on Aug. 21): “It is such a shock to my system how not nervous I have been. It’s really weird. I’ve always loved performing. It’s not so much the nerves; it’s more like pure adrenaline from people screaming your name in an arena. The nerves haven’t taken over yet, but hey, we have Madison Square Garden coming up so we’ll see.” Barton relates that he spent most of his childhood in front of a camera, living a life very different from his friends. While performing in front of thousands may not seem like “work” to the rest of us, Barton admits that, like everyone else, he struggles with maintaining a work-life balance. He shares some advice for young performers heading into showbiz: “Don’t let go of being a kid. It’s really important to just focus in on having a normal childhood and hang out with your friends, having healthy outlets outside of just working and performing ... That’s been a really big thing for me.” Barton is eager to share this concert experience with new “friends” on Long Island. And, of course, plenty of Disney magic awaits!
Malachi Barton in a duet with Freya Skye.
Feel the SoCal vibe when Yachtley Crew visits the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The seven-piece southern California band is proud to fly the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun and good-time music. They burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label at the time. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late-’70s to the early ‘80s — and it has become an undisputed nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along. Enjoy such favorites such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s exhilarating live sets include Toto’s “Africa” and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”
Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. For information, visit nassaucountyny.gov/parks.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Now Frankie makes his way back here on his farewell tour at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. It promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship.The original Jersey boy himself, Valli is a true American legend. Now 91, Valli is the only original member still performing with the group. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. Valli’s long-lasting career led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys.”The 12th longest-running show on Broadway has been seen by over 30 million people.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at livenation.com.
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Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
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View Nassau reflect without hurry, distraction, or judgment. Explore one or two works of art in the galleries, with intention as you focus on color, texture, form and personal connections during the series of three sessions. Join for as many sessions as you like. Each will be a different opportunity to enjoy art together. Program is capped at 12 people. $20 per session, $10 members. Registration required. County Museum of Art’s galleries in a small group session. Take time to observe, question and • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 10-11 a.m., also Aug. 22 • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
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End Community Day is hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and encourages local unity. • Where: 150 N. Centre Ave. • Time: Noon-4 p.m. • Contact: (516) 678-9300
Mary Ruchalski Foundation Tree Lighting
The village tree lighting kicks off Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month for RVC. • Where: RVC Village Hall, 1 College Place • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: themaryruchalskifoundation@ gmail.com
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Experience Beatlemania all over when 1964 The Tribute arrives on the Paramount stage, bringing the early 1960s Fab Four back to life. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best Beatles tribute on earth,” the group channels the pre-Sgt. Pepper era with uncanny authenticity — from period instruments and vintage suits to spot-on vocals and playful onstage banter. This meticulous re-creation captures the energy and joy of The Beatles’ early live performances, offering a rare chance to feel what it was like when Beatlemania swept the globe. Focusing on the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band captures the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s; who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality • Where: The Paramount, 370 film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances New York Ave., Huntington with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and • Time: 8 p.m. always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone • Contact: ticketmaster.com could possibly get to feel the magic. $82, $66.25, $54.75, $44.25, $31. 25 or paramountny.com
Long Island Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Enjoy a the second edition of the festival devoted to honoring Celtic heritage on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House. With entertainment, competitions, vendors, refreshments and more. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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Shop at the Rockville Centre Farmers Market, run by Long Island Growers Market, every Sunday until Dec. 21. • Where: 510 Sunrise Highway, across from Rockville Centre GMC dealer • Time: 7 a.m.-noon • Contact: Ethel Terry at (631) 466-8939
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Young paleontologists-in-training are sure to enjoy Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites
visitors to join an eccentric paleontologist (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug. 27 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
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Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park’s final movie screening of the season. See 2024’s ‘Wicked,” based on the Broadway musical. Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
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Get in the groove with Led Zeppelin tribute band Misty Mountain and The Who tribute band Who’s Next at Eisenhower Park. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
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Eisenhower Park welcomes Puerto Rican merengue singer Elvis Crespo.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER SECURITIZATION SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2005 STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE3, Plaintiff, Against FOLAREMI ABIOLA; et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 02/01/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 9/4/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1288 Dekoven Street, Rockville Centre, New York 11570, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Rockville Centre, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 38 Block 114 Lot 905, 906 and 907. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $557,690.22 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15-010953 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 7/3/2025 File Number: 15-315268 CA 154838 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice to Bidders Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of the Village of Rockville Centre, One College Place, Rockville Centre, New York for the matter stated below until 11:00 am prevailing time on SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: PURCHASE 2025 FORD F250 REGULAR CAB 4WD w/ READING UTILITY BODY Or Equivalent FOR WATER DEPT. Bid No. 2508W1(1163) The contract documents, specifications and plans can be examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Lisa Strazzeri via email only at Lstrazzeri@rvcny.us. Questions must be submitted no later than August 28, 2025. Award of Contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with applicable provisions of the law. The Village reserves the right to reject all bids or make such determination as in the best interests of the Village, as provided by law. Purchasing Department Lisa Strazzeri Purchasing Agent 516-678-9213 155272
LEGAL NOTICE MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOLSDISTRICT Malverne, New York LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received and publicly read by the Board of Education, Malverne Union Free School District, Malverne NY 11565 on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM for the following bid: Electrical Repair and Services Sealed bids should be addressed to the attention of Daniel Balzan, Assistant Superintendent for Management Services, Malverne Union Free School District, 301 Wicks Lane Malverne,
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Mayor Francis X. Murray, left, Molloy University president James Lentini, Legislator Scott M. Davis, Office of Advancement Community Liaison Debra McCarthy and Sustainability Institute Executive Director Neil Lewis attended the Molloy Golf Classic.
Leaders gather for Molloy golf outing Legislator Scott M. Davis joined leaders of Molloy University and his colleagues in government at The Seawane Club in Hewlett on July 14 for the Molloy University 2025 Golf Classic. “Molloy University’s diversified offerings create opportunities for students from all walks of life to excel in the pursuit of higher education,” Davis said. “I had a wonderful time joining
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hen Adolf Hitler was rearming the Nazi war machine in the early 1930s and beginning his invasions of neighboring nations under the guise of safeguarding Germans living in regions of those countries, Europe’s leaders chose to ignore reality and look the other way. Nothing was more shameful than the Munich Conference in September 1938, when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain capitulated to Hitler’s seizing of the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia, which Chamberlain labeled a “quarrel in a farpETER away country.” Chamberlain KinG proudly returned to cheering crowds in Britain proclaiming he had secured “peace in our time.” Barely more than a year later, Britain was at war with Germany, enduring the bombing assaults of the Battle of London and fighting for its very survival. Chamberlain was forced to resign as prime minister, and was replaced by Winston Churchill, whose warnings about Hitler’s arming of that Nazi war machine and the lethal threat it posed to Europe had been largely
ignored and often ridiculed throughout the 1930s. While Hitler was advancing through Europe, too many Americans chose to follow the Chamberlain route of appeasement. Led by Charles Lindbergh and the America First isolationist movement, they argued that there was no American interest in stopping Hitler or assisting Britain. This was Europe’s war. Similarly, Hitler’s sworn policy to persecute Jews was an internal issue. It took Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Hitler’s declaration of war against the United States for us to fully mobilize and join Churchill to lead the successful war effort to destroy Hitler and defeat Nazi Germany’s existential threat to Western civilization. In the post-World War II period, there was the threat of Soviet imperialism and expansion. Isolationism was discredited, discarded and consigned to history’s trash bin. The United States assumed the position of free world leadership, and alliances such as NATO were formed to preserve order and stability. Despite bumps and controversies along the way, the system worked. Europe was rebuilt, and the Soviet Union collapsed.
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The defeat of Hitler and the world’s realization of the horrors of genocide also brought about the recognition of the State of Israel, which, despite wars and terrorist attacks, established itself as a thriving democracy and a strong ally of the United States. All of this is now threatened. A resurgent Russia, led by its dictator, Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine — the first invasion of a sovereign European nation since the end of World War II — and Putin employed arguments to justify the invasion similar to what Hitler claimed justified his attacks on Czechoslovakia and Austria. And in Israel, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, causing the highest number of Jewish deaths since World War II. At this time, when Ukraine and Israel are fighting for survival, the civilized world would be expected to have learned the lessons of history and stand united against Russian aggression and Hamas’s threat to destroy the Jewish state. Instead, in the United States, the isolationist movement has emerged from the deep, dark shadows, and antisemitism is again rearing its ugly head. Dilettante influencers like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are today’s
ussia’s invasion and Hamas’s attacks aren’t just regional problems.
Charles Lindberghs. Going so far as to ascribe blame for World War II to Churchill, they enable Putin, disparage Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and accuse Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of war crimes and genocide. Underlying all this madness is the discredited shibboleth that none of these crises affect the United States — that we can survive in our own isolationist world. As for Europe, while it has stood strong with Ukraine against Russia, it is joining the anti-Israel chorus calling for rewarding Hamas with the creation of a Palestinian state, and accusing the Jewish state of inducing a famine and committing war crimes. The stark realities Americans must face are that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t just “Europe’s war,” any more than Hitler’s seizure of the Sudetenland was a mere “quarrel in a faraway country”; and that Hamas’s attempt to destroy Israel isn’t just a “Jewish issue.” Israel was not the aggressor, and is not committing war crimes or genocide. These are conflicts that affect the future of the world and demand strong, assertive American leadership. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
RFK Jr.: the wrong man for an oh-so-important job
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very person on this planet worries about their health. We all want to grow old without any physical ailments or infirmities. To stay healthy, we rely mostly on our government, at all levels. We expect our leaders to promote programs that will keep us safe, and to find new ways to prevent us from being exposed to diseases that undermine our normal bodily functions. To maintain a healthy society, we primarily look to the federal government for the latest in research JERRY and the newest KREMER vaccines and cures for diseases. For the most part, that responsibility falls on the shoulders of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of Health and Human Services in Washington. Based on Kennedy’s actions over the past seven months, I suggest you don’t go to sleep thinking that we have an effective health leader in D.C. There are so many areas in which Kennedy has failed us to date that it’s hard to select the worst ones. Let’s start
with the admission that the man in charge of your longevity made last winter, stating that people shouldn’t be looking to him for medical advice, because he’s not a medical expert. That has been the worst-kept secret in the country, as most of us know that Kennedy has a long history of fighting the use of vaccines with questionable theories. It is that much scarier given the fact that he is charged with the responsibility of keeping 340 million people healthy. When Kennedy appeared before a congressional committee in February, he was asked whether he would retain the highly respected doctors who serve on the federal panel that makes vaccine recommendations. He pledged to keep the panel members, and it was that pledge that won one of the deciding votes to confirm him from Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who is also a doctor. In June, Kennedy, in violation of his promise, fired the entire panel and replaced its members with a number of recognized vaccine deniers. In February, there was a serious outbreak of measles in west Texas, in a number of counties where residents were known to be anti-vaccine. The out-
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break eventually spread to six other states, and the numbers turned out to be the highest recorded in recent memory. Kennedy initially — incorrectly — said that the outbreak was “not unusual,” and that “we have measles outbreaks every year.” As the numbers rose, he changed his response in the worst possible way. Instead of using his position to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated, he issued a series of statements suggesting that vaccinations are a “personal choice.” As the number of cases kept climbing, he eventually caved, and suggested that parents should consider having their children vaccinated. Kennedy’s change of heart enraged the anti-vaxxers, but he couldn’t avoid the facts. Kennedy’s latest attack on your life span was his decision earlier this month that 22 projects, totaling $500 million, to develop vaccines using mRNA technology, would be halted. He criticized vaccines in a video on his social media accounts, explaining his decision by characterizing the projects, being led by the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moder-
he secretary has failed us in so many ways that it’s hard to know where to start.
na, to develop vaccines that offer protection against viruses like the flu, Covid-19 and H5N1 as “unnecessary.” Infectious disease experts say the mRNA technology is safe, and they credit its use during the first Trump administration for slowing the coronavirus pandemic. Future pandemics, they warned, will be harder to stop without the help of mRNA. Mike Osterholm, a University of Minnesota expert on infectious diseases and pandemic preparations, said, “I don’t think I have seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business.” The shelving of the mRNA projects is considered short-sighted because there are continuing concerns about the bird flu becoming a pandemic, and because mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives, according to Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. These are but a few of the actions taken by Kennedy that raise serious questions about whether he is the right man for one of the most important jobs in America. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.
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ast week, after 10 months of repairs, Nunley’s Carousel began spinning again at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City. The 113-year-old attraction reopened with extended hours, offering families a simple retreat during these final weeks of summer. The carousel holds a special place in the hearts of generations of Long Islanders. Many who rode the handcarved horses at the original Baldwin location now bring their own children and grandchildren to Museum Row. These multi-generational visits represent continuity in an ever-changing world. The carousel’s journey mirrors that of many Long Island families. Originally built in 1912 in Brooklyn, it moved to the suburb of Baldwin in 1940. It found a permanent home on Museum Row in 2009, after Nunley’s Amusement Park closed. The attraction has survived several relocations because it represents something enduring in uncertain times. There’s a lot to be said for the carefree pleasure of a carousel ride. In times when daily life feels increasingly complex and stressful, the gentle rhythm of painted horses moving in a circle offers a brief respite. The music plays, children laugh, and for a few minutes, the outside world recedes. The carousel operates at a different
pace than the rest of our lives. While we rush from commitment to commitment, the horses move at their steady, measured pace. The carousel offers a few minutes of gentle motion, music and togetherness. The transition back to school schedules and fall responsibilities looms large for many families. These remaining summer weeks present an opportunity to appreciate the small moments — time spent together, shared laughter and uncomplicated joy — like those Nunley’s Carousel has provided for over 100 years. The carousel operates Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. until the end of August, giving families a chance to create one more summer memory before the school year grind begins. At $4 per ride, it’s an accessible way to gather multiple generations and remember what we’re grateful for. For families dealing with modern life’s stresses, the carousel offers something increasingly rare: a space designed purely for joy. There are no learning objectives, no competitive elements, no pressure to perform. Success is measured simply by smiles. The carousel’s return also invites a broader reflection: What serves as your family’s symbol of joy? Every family, club or organization needs something that brings them together, something
that creates shared memories. For some, it might be a weekly trip to a local ice cream stand or a monthly hike. Others might find their tradition in Friday night pizza or reading bedtime stories in the same rocking chair. The beauty lies not in the grandeur of the tradition but in its consistency and the joy it brings. A grandmother’s weekly phone call can be as powerful as an elaborate vacation. A father teaching his child to throw a baseball creates memories as lasting as any expensive entertainment. Family game nights, Sundaymorning pancakes or choosing a Christmas tree together — these small, repeated acts become the foundation of traditions that transcend generations. Nothing is too big or too small to serve as a source of shared happiness. What matters isn’t the scale but the intention — the deliberate choice to create moments of connection. Nunley’s carousel reminds us that traditions don’t have to be complicated or costly. Whether your joy comes from carousel rides, backyard barbecues or quiet reading moments, they are the actions that ground us in gratitude and connection. In these waning weeks of summer, be sure to take part in old traditions — or create new ones. The carousel of life can be stressful. Be sure to take a few moments to find your joy.
letters Yes, Nassau is morphing into a police state To the Editor: Re Tom O’Connor’s letter to the editor, “Nassau County isn’t a police state. ICE is just making it safer,” in last week’s issue: Mr. O’Connor is 100 percent off base! What Claudia Borecky wrote in her letter in the July 31-Aug. 6 issue, “Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state,” was accurate and right on! The Trump “re gime” of authoritarian control is oozing into our own county of Nassau. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is seemingly the Long Island MAGA representative of Trump’s insidious, dangerous and woefully incompetent tactics. These lawless pursuits are counterintuitive to the salvation of our almost 250-year-old democratic republic. It’s shameful that Mr. O’Connor and others have swallowed the lies about what Trump and his acolytes (Blakeman included) are attempting to do nationwide, and here in our own community. Mr. O’Connor’s allegations against the Democratic Party are incorrect and full of Trumpian-skewed rhetoric.
Wake up, America, before it’s too late to save our country from authoritarian control, both nationally and locally.
Business group plans Sept. 10 program
JANET HOFFMAN North Bellmore
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ffordable living in Nassau County is a great concern for most residents. As a former member of the Legislature’s Finance Committee who now serves on the Rules Committee, I have kept an eye on wasteful expenditures, missed opportunities for substantial revenue, and employment-generating projects. Nassau County residents deserve to know how their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent. So let’s take a closer look. The county has lost two major development opportunities this year, one at the Uniondale Hub sCott m. and another on DaVis the Nassau Community College campus. In April 2023, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, with great fanfare announced an agreement with Las Vegas Sands for a $6 billion project at the Hub anchored by a casino and resort. According to Blakeman, it was a can’t-miss opportunity that would transform the property occupied by Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. That can’t-miss opportunity missed. This April, the Sands abruptly announced that it was no longer pursuing this project. Also in 2023, NYU Langone, the county and NCC commenced negotiations to
build a $3 billion medical facility on campus. Blakeman boasted that the project would create “the number one hospital in America.” This March, NYU Langone unexpectedly withdrew from the project, stating that “external factors” made the project “too burdensome to proceed.” With that, $9 billion in projected growth for Nassau’s future, thousands of construction jobs, employment opportunities and millions in tax revenue to sustain vital services were erased. Critical investments for the greater good continue to stagnate. Since 2022, the county has accrued nearly $100 million in opioid lawsuit settlement funds, but only $9.1 million has been disbursed to agencies for prevention, treatment and recovery services. The prevalence of opioid use requires an immediate and sustained response, and utilizing these settlement proceeds increases the likelihood of long-term success, which in turn lessens crime as well as the societal and financial burdens of addiction borne by us all. As for wasteful expenditures, Blakeman has nearly tripled the amount of money spent on outside counsel contracts to represent the county instead of using the county attorney’s office. According to Newsday, some of these contracts went to firms that have donat-
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Letters group, the Long Island Advancement of Small Business — we are officially on vacation. While there was no meeting this month, our momentum continues, and we are excited to welcome everyone back on Sept. 10 for an important and highly practical program. Our July meeting, held close to July Fourth, was lightly attended, but those who joined us enjoyed a thoughtful discussion on automation and how to use it in business. In June we continued our streak of successful gatherings, thanks to engaging presentations and plenty of questions from attendees. Looking ahead to September, we will feature two distinguished speakers who will address issues that impact nearly every small business. Jeffrey Cohen of Grassi & Co. CPA’s will present on President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Cohen will walk through provisions of the legislation that affect individuals and small businesses, including effective dates, and most importantly, what they mean for you and your business. We will also hear from Mark Stone, CPA, managing partner of sales tax defense. His session will provide valuable sales tax tips tai-
ed to Republicans, including Blakeman. The cost of these contracts increased from $6 million in 2022 to over $20 million in 2024. Last year alone, the county spent nearly twice as much on outside counsel than on the entire county attorney’s office. In early 2024, with a Republican majority vote, the county’s $200,000 annual contract for legal advertisements with Newsday was canceled and replaced by the New York Post, even though Newsday published over 1,600 articles about Nassau County in 2024, whereas the Post published only 155. In January, Newsday sued the county, alleging First Amendment violations and retaliation for news articles and editorials that county officials considered unfavorable. In May, the Republican majority in the Legislature authorized up to $1.7 million to retain a Manhattan-based law firm to defend the lawsuit, at a rate of $1,400 to $2,200 an hour. The administration and the legislative majority have also approved $3.2 million to fight a court ruling that Nassau County wrongfully charged more than $400 million in red-light camera ticket fees. They have not planned for the possibility that the county will be forced to return millions of dollars to impacted drivers. Then there’s Blakeman’s provisional
lored to small business owners. With sales tax often being a high-risk factor, Stone’s expertise promises practical strategies to help attendees protect their businesses. What sets our group apart from other business organizations is that we go beyond exchanging handshakes and business cards. Each month we provide education designed to help small businesses grow stronger and more sustainable. Past topics have ranged from the law and financing to artificial intelligence, personal development, cybersecurity and automation. Now we turn to taxes — an area that affects us all. If you wonder whether you qualify as a “small business,” the answer is almost certainly yes. We welcome everyone who is eager to learn, connect and strengthen his or her business practices. We are also actively seeking sponsors and speakers for upcoming breakfasts and special events. Opportunities are available on our website, LIASB.com. I look forward to seeing you on Sept. 10. MARC P. PALkER President, LIASB
deputy sheriff program, known as his “militia.” After he did not respond to our requests for basic information, in the interest of public safety and protecting taxpayers from exposure to financial liability, Legislator Debra Mulé and I sued Blakeman — which could have been avoided if he had simply followed the law. It is important to note that, while our counsel in that case is pro bono, the administration has again retained outside counsel, at a cost of up to $200,000. As for county finances, the independent, nonpartisan Office of Legislative Budget Review recently reported that the Blakeman administration would be on pace to run a $100 million deficit in 2025, if not for the use of reserves made possible by last year’s one-time infusion of money from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. In doing so, they have created the illusion of a balanced budget while, in fact, they are spending more than they are taking in. As we move forward, it is imperative to eliminate unnecessary expenditures and make fiscal decisions based on reasonable revenue projections. Blakeman is now crafting the 2026 budget during a time of tremendous uncertainty in which significant federal funding cuts are likely. We must be more fiscally prudent and not risk the county’s financial health by gambling on potential revenue sources that can disappear on a whim. Scott M. Davis represents Nassau County’s 1st District.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD — August 21, 2025
All that glitters isn’t gold: a closer look at county finances
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