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South Side’s homecoming had it all Homecoming at South Side High School was a day filled with spirit, community and plenty of Cyclone pride on Sept. 19. Above, South Side students lead the “On Vacation”-themed homecoming parade down North Long Beach Road. At right, senior football player Reagan Petrone high-fives some possible future Cyclones after the parade before going on to score a touchdown in the Cyclones’ 40-7 rout of Clarke. Story, more photos, Page 10.

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Former Chat Noir space set for renovation By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

A downtown Rockville Centre property that was most recently home to Chat Noir has been sold, with new ownership planning a full renovation of the mixeduse building and seeking a new retail tenant. Platinum Star Realty LLC, a local investor, purchased the building on 228 Merrick Road from Mash CD Inc. The approximately 2,800-square-foot property includes about 1,350 square feet of ground-floor retail space and residential space above. The building was vacant at the time of the closing. Tom Bigansky of North Village Realty represented Platinum Star Realty in the transaction. North Village Realty has also been retained to lease the retail space and is seeking a tenant for occupancy following the renovation, which is expected to be completed in 2027. The property, at the corner of Merrick Road and South Village Avenue, has housed several businesses over the years. It was previously home to CD Island, a used CD and DVD store, before becoming Chat Noir, a French restaurant and tea house that operated at the site from 2009 until it closed in late 2025. The new ownership plans to give the building a new facade and upgrade its exterior. Matthew DeGiaimo of the

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A rendering shows the planned renovation of 228 Merrick Road, designed by Rockville Centre architect Matthew DeGiaimo, with a new facade, upgraded exterior and updated storefronts expected to be completed in 2027. Rockville Centre-based DeGiaimo Group has been retained to design the renovation. Bigansky said the corner’s visibility also makes the property attractive to potential commercial tenants. “In commercial real estate, it all comes down to exposure,” he said. “A corner location has better exposure. So for any tenant or any owner, they’re always going to be more interested in a corner property.” The property had been on the market for about a month before it was sold,

according to Bigansky. North Village Realty is currently seeking a retail or restaurant tenant for the ground-floor space. Bigansky said there has already been interest from prospective tenants, although no lease had been finalized. “We’ve had a lot of interest thus far,” he said. “We haven’t found a lease yet, but we’re actively negotiating [and] actively speaking with multiple different groups.” The prospective tenants have included a range of businesses rather than

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Thirty-three porches, driveways and lawns became stages on Sept. 19 as the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce presented its eighth-annual Playing on the Porch, bringing live music to neighborhoods throughout the village. From rock, pop and Americana to country, folk, blues, punk, classic rock, acoustic music and a cappella, the event offered something for a wide range of musical tastes. The nearly three-dozen performers and groups spread throughout Rockville Centre from 3 to 6 p.m., giving residents an opportunity to enjoy live music in an informal neighborhood setting. With many of the performance locations situated relatively close to one another, people were able to walk or ride their bikes between venues, making their way through the different neighborhoods while taking advantage of a beautiful late-summer day. One of the liveliest areas was Yale Place, which was closed to traffic between North Village and Harvard avenues for the event. Three houses hosted performances, creating a festive stretch of the block as more than 100 people visited throughout the day to listen to the music. Performers on and around Yale Place included Shades of Brown, Chloe Simmons, Nico Padden, The Stone Posers and Tod Hedrick. The Stone Posers performed songs from their debut album, while Hedrick brought a decidedly different sound to the afternoon, performing music from the Middle Ages and The Beatles to the Baroque period on a seven-string fretted viol. Simmons, a sophomore at Oceanside High School, was among the festival’s younger performers. She recently received All-State honors for songwriting, a rare accomplishment for a high school student. For Simmons, taking the stage along-

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Five Old Guys and One Gal brought a mix of pop-rock hits from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s to the festival, along with folk-rock favorites and a few songs for younger listeners. side more experienced musicians was both intimidating and exciting. “It’s terrifying, but awesome,” she said. “I performed at the Long Beach porch fest, and that was really fun.” Other performers brought acoustic, classic rock, 1980s, country and Irish music; indie rock; singer-songwriter and acoustic pop; classic rock and blues; alternative rock; punk; and music spanning several decades. The band Randsome was billed as a rock group featuring students from South Side and Oceanside high schools. The variety was part of the appeal of Playing on the Porch, with residents able to create their own musical itinerary rather than staying in one place. A walk or bike ride could lead from one neighborhood performance to another, turning the event into both a music festival and a community-wide outing.

The a cappella group Sympatico drew a crowd outside The Experience Vineyard Church on Merrick Road.

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Oceanside High School sophomore and All-State songwriter Chloe Simmons, right, performed with her dad, Jason, on keyboards, on a busy Yale Place.

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Cyclones begin state title defense By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

KHAlIl BRAssell LAWRENCE Senior FOOTBALL BRASSELL DID EVERYTHING but drive the Golden Tornadoes’ team bus home following its 38-36 victory at Oyster Bay Sept. 10. It was the first win for the program in 29 games, and the 550th win all-time. The senior quarterback was a major reason the losing skid came to a halt. Brassell provided the difference with 30 seconds remaining with a 2-point conversion run. He threw three touchdown passes and also added a rushing score in the win.

games to watch Thursday, Sept. 24 Boys Soccer: Calhoun at Mepham.......................4 p.m. Boys Soccer: Garden City at Carey ......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Hempstead at Farmingdale ............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Massapequa at Uniondale .............5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 25 Girls Soccer: West Hempstead at Clarke ..............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Lawrence ...................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. North at Wantagh .....................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Lynbrook at Seaford .......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: South Side at Hewlett ...............5:30 p.m. Football: Plainedge at Lynbrook ..........................6 p.m. Football: South Side at Seaford .....................6:30 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Farmingdale .............6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26 Football: Carey at Oceanside..........................1:30 p.m. Football: Malverne at Clarke ...........................1:30 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Sewanhaka ..................1:30 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Floral Park .....................1:30 p.m. Football: Elmont at ERock/WHemp .....................2 p.m. Football: Plainview at Kennedy ............................2 p.m. Football: East Meadow at MacArthur ...................2 p.m. Football: Massapequa vs Garden City .................5 p.m. Football: North Shore at Glen Cove ................5:30 p.m.

A state championship can raise expectations. For South Side’s girls’ volleyball team, it also means every opponent is bringing its best. After going 17-1 and winning the program’s first state championship since 1993 last season, the Cyclones entered 2026 with four All-State starters gone and a new-look lineup finding its identity. South Side opened the season with a three-set sweep of Valley Stream South on Sept. 10 but dropped five-set matches to Lynbrook on Sept. 14 and first-place North Shore two days later. Against North Shore, the Cyclones dropped the first two sets before rallying to win the next two. They then fell 15-10 in the deciding set. “You’ve got to expect that when you win states, you’re going to be targeted,” coach Steve Mariano said. “Even though I graduated four AllState players, it still doesn’t matter, you still won the state championship, so everyone’s going to come after you.” Replacing those players has required adjustments throughout the lineup. “When you lose four AllState starters, it’s going to be quite a bit of an adjustment,” Mariano said. “But it’s a new team, a new look. [We’re] definitely trying to develop our own identity at the moment.” Senior Lena Miller has again emerged as the Cyclones’ primary offensive option. She had nine kills in the opener against Valley Stream South and 15 more in the loss to North Shore. In the season-opening vic-

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Senior Lena Miller leads the offensive attack for South Side, which comes off a special 17-win campaign. tory, junior Tess Rakeman had four kills, 10 assists, five digs and four aces. Freshman Devin Mullaney, the younger sister of Keira Mullaney, one of those graduated All-State players, added nine assists and nine digs, while junior

Sydney Marshall contributed five aces. Junior Audrey Reilly had two kills, eight digs and four blocks, and senior Caitlin Ferrari finished with four kills and five blocks. Mariano has switched

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The Phillips House Museum will offer Rockville Centre residents a weekend of history, wine and community, with two events supporting the Rockville Centre Historical Society and its museum. “Neighbors at the Museum,” a gathering celebrating America’s 250th birthday, will be held this Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. The weekend will continue on Sunday with the museum’s traditional Appraisal Day, from noon to 4 p.m. The Saturday event will feature a wine tasting and demonstration by professional sommelier Rick Willi, who will discuss the history of wine in America. Light cocktails, snacks and raffle prizes also will be offered. “We wanted to get the community together in a fun, relaxed setting and have a great time while making a donation to the museum and supporting the museum in general,” said Debbie Fehringer, president of the Historical Society. Fehringer said the wine presentation was selected to complement the cocktail-party setting and provide an additional historical component. “Because it’s the 250th anniversary of our country, we’re going to sort of tailor the evening to that concept,” she said. Fehringer said previous editions

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Stacy Blaha, right, brought a sketch of Budapest, Hungary, artist Estvan Prihoda, to be evaluated during last year’s Appraisal Day at the Phillips House Museum. have drawn community members, including political representatives from the village and county. “We like to emphasize the neighborliness of living in Rockville Centre, and the importance of just preserving our history,” Fehringer said. “We find it gives people a sense of community, and you feel a little better about living

where you do and realizing what went into making it the great place it is to live today.” On Sunday, residents can bring treasures to Appraisal Day to learn more about their potential value. Phil, Jordan and Matthew Weiss, who appear on PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow,” will conduct verbal appraisals.

Fehringer said the tradition dates to 2010 and has become an opportunity for residents to share their belongings and learn more about the museum. “This is a really fun one,” she said. “It’s also a way to introduce people to what we actually do throughout the year at the museum.” Items brought for appraisal have included lamps, books, sports memorabilia, coin collections, artwork, ceramic pieces, wooden boxes and furniture. Jewelry will not be accepted. Fehringer recalled one first edition of a J.R. Tolkien book that she said had significant value, as well as a lamp valued in the range of $60,000. The appraisals generally take five minutes or less and provide residents with information about their items and, in some cases, their histories. The Weisses also can refer people to dealers or auction options if they are interested in selling. Fehringer said holding both events at the Phillips House helps connect residents with the museum. “The Phillips House itself, where these events take place, is itself an important part of the story because it really is the base for our history,” she said. “I feel like both of these events being on the same weekend like this really helps attach people to their community a little bit stronger than they might have been before this.”

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The jockey colony for the first race at the transformed Belmont Park, which opened last Friday before a spirited crowd of 6,000.

Long Island fans take in a new Belmont Park By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Racegoers were pouring into Belmont Park last Friday eager to see the track they remembered in a whole new form. Long-time fans wandered through the grounds finding their way around a racetrack that looked familiar in name but almost entirely new in person. “Everything’s new,” said Loretta Tumbarello of West Hempstead, who has been coming to Belmont for more than 30 years. “We loved it.” Tumbarello came with memories of a very different Belmont. She and her family used to make an entire afternoon of their trips to the track, bringing sandwiches, drinks, folding chairs and coolers and finding a spot beneath the trees. The old Belmont, she said, felt like a place where families could settle in and stay awhile. Now, she was trying to figure out whether that part of Belmont would have a place in the new version. “Are we going to be allowed to enjoy the backyard like we did with the old Belmont?” she asked. The rebuilt park is centered around a five-story grandstand, with the first two floors open for the return of racing. The remaining floors are expected to be completed in early 2027. The facility includes four racing surfaces, including a 1 1/2-mile dirt track, two turf courses and a one-mile Tapeta track. There are also new restaurants, bars and concession areas, including Big Red’s, Homestretch Market, Silks and the Trackside Lounge. “At the old Belmont, we paid $3 or $5 for preferred parking in front,” Tumbarello said. “I want to be able to park in the front so I can just walk out that gate like I used to in the old days.” She also hopes the new park eventually offers more shade and places to sit. For Tumbarello, those details are tied to decades of memories. She remembered coming to Belmont with her mother, husband and brother, spending long after-

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Fans took in the view on opening day from trackside. noons outside and celebrating milestones there. “We used to have parties there when we retired,” she said. “My husband and I, we had a huge party back there.” Shari Brosnan, who grew up in Rego Park and has lived in the area for more than 30 years, also came to see the new Belmont for herself. Brosnan liked the sleek, modern appearance, but said the new building felt strikingly different from the old Belmont she remembered. She also remembered bringing her children to the old track, where a duck pond, playground and children’s activities gave families another reason to spend the day there. “It was family-oriented,” Brosnan said. For Donald and Doreen Smith, opening day was a chance to return to a place that had been part of their lives long before the construction began. The couple, formerly of Freeport, now lives about six miles south of Saratoga but came back to Long

Island for the much-anticipated return to racing. They said they once made regular trips to Belmont with a group of friends. “We used to come here all the time,” Donald Smith said. The Smiths have been involved in horse ownership for more than 20 years. They have celebrated victories by horses including Kentucky Derby winners Orb and Authentic, as well as Seize the Grey’s Preakness win. For Doreen Smith, the thrill of racing still comes down to moments like celebrating a victory in the winner’s circle. The couple praised the new facility, although Donald had one suggestion after spending time outside. “I wish they had more seats, more benches in the shade,” he said. “Me with the fair skin, I can’t take this.” Vince Roth of East Rockaway’s two-year-old filly, Winning Fashion, competed in the first dirt race at the rebuilt Belmont Park. The result was not what Roth and NY Final Furlong, had hoped for, but being there was enough to make the afternoon memorable. “It’s cool to be part of the first race on the dirt at Belmont,” Roth said. Roth has been involved in horse racing for about 15 years. He first became interested in the sport after watching Smarty Jones race at Belmont Park about 20 years ago. Last Friday marked Winning Fashion’s racing debut, and Roth said several of the horses ahead of her already had experience. “You never know what you’re gonna get with a twoyear-old,” he said. He expects the experience to give Winning Fashion something to build on as she gets more races under her belt. The park has plenty of history left to make. The Belmont Stakes is scheduled to return in 2027 on June 5, followed by the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Oct. 29-30.

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Homecoming spirit soars at South Side Sunshine, school spirit and a blowout victory made for a memorable homecoming at South Side High School last Saturday, as the Cyclones took over the streets of Rockville Centre with an “On Vacation”-themed parade before rolling to a 40-7 win over Clarke. The parade traveled north along North Long Beach Road before turning onto Shepherd Street and making its way into the high school. The procession featured the South Side marching band, students representing each of the school’s four classes with their own themed banners, cheerleaders, youth football players and their cheerleaders. Members of the South Side football team rode to the high school aboard fire and pickup trucks, adding to the excitement as the parade made its way through the community. The festivities continued at the school, where games and activities gave students, families and other attendees opportunities to participate and enjoy themselves before the football game. The Cyclones provided another reason to celebrate, improving to 2-0 with a 40-7 victory over winless Clarke in a Nassau Conference III matchup. South Side built a commanding 34-0 lead by halftime and continued its strong start to the program’s 100th season. A.J. Magaraci led the Cyclones on the ground, rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Rob Cesario Jr. threw for 87 yards and two touchdowns, while Regan Petrone and Ethan Johnson also scored touchdowns. Through their first two games, the Cyclones have outscored their opponents 76-7, continuing their strong opening to the season. During halftime, South Side recognized two of its newest Hall of Fame inductees. Former longtime Athletic Director Carol Roseto, who led the department from 2009 to 2024, was honored alongside Olivia Rodriguez, a multi-sport athlete. The day brought together generations of South Side students, athletes and supporters, with the parade, community activities, Hall of Fame recognition and a decisive victory making for a memorable homecoming celebration. –Brian Kacharaba

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Jerseys on, hands up and voices ready, South Side’s student section rose to its feet for kickoff.

Senior A.J. Magaraci rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns in the Cyclones’ 40-7 victory over Clarke.

The Cyclones cheerleaders brought halftime energy, keeping the homecoming spirit soaring while South Side’s football team kept the scoreboard moving.

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South Side special education teacher Trish Takach and Sammy Cyclone brought extra school spirit to the parade.

South Side’s pep band brought the soundtrack to homecoming, filling the parade route with school spirit one note at a time.

Rolling into homecoming in style, South Side’s football players traded the gridiron for a fire truck ride before arriving at the high school.

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My favorite fall activity is apple picking. It’s been a family tradition for many years. After picking apples, we love to get a freshly baked apple crumb pie at Briermere Farms in Riverhead . We enjoy taking our traditional picture in front of the famous Briermere Farms sign. Tim Baker/Herald

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usinesses across Long Island are investing in artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, strengthen decisionmaking and remain competitive. But according to Susan Gatti, founder and managing partner of Disruptive Spark, the success of those investments often depends less on the technology itself than on whether employees and leaders are prepared to embrace change. “There’s a lot of pressure on companies, especially on CEOs and their leaders, to make rapid decisions about investment in technology,” Gatti said. “We actually think that pressure is artificial. Companies should really be making clear decisions about what they’re looking to solve in their business.” That philosophy has shaped Disruptive Spark’s work with organizations navigating change. Rather than focusing on software first, the firm helps businesses align technology investments with strategic goals while preparing the people responsible for making those investments successful.

leaders identify where additional communication, coaching or support may be needed before implementation begins.

Gatti said organizations often devote months to selecting a platform and planning its rollout, yet overlook the employees who will ultimately determine whether the technology becomes part of their daily work. “The group that’s never accounted for in the project plan is the internal employee,” she said. “We never get all the way down into the organization of the people that actually have to bear the weight of this and go through the transition.”

She recalled working with an organization preparing for a major technology rollout after nearly two years of planning. The assessment revealed many employees were not ready for the transition, prompting leaders to delay the launch and spend three weeks strengthening communication before moving forward. The additional preparation helped create a smoother implementation and gave employees greater confidence in the change.

To help organizations avoid that disconnect, Disruptive Spark developed its One Question Readiness Assessment, a tool designed to gauge how confident employees feel before a major initiative goes live. According to Gatti, those responses can help

For Gatti, technology may create new opportunities, but organizations realize its value only when leaders prepare people to adopt it. Helping companies bridge that gap, she said, is what turns a technology investment into measurable business results. Susan@disruptivespark.com 516-202-8884

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Healthy aging starts at any age

Feeling your best isn’t about age — it’s about everyday healthy choices.

healthier, happier future doesn’t But wellness isn’t a fad, a number happen overnight. It starts with on a scale or a complicated regimen the small choices we make involving a refrigerator full of green juice. today. It’s about balance. Maybe it happens when you catch That means caring for both body your reflection and notice a few more and mind, making choices that support lines around your eyes. Or when the long-term health and addressing stairs seem a little steeper than they potential problems before they become used to. Maybe it’s simply waking up bigger ones. The Centers for Disease one morning and thinking, Wow, I don’t Control and Prevention reports that 6 in feel as young as I used to. 10 U.S. adults have at least one chronic Here’s the good news: You don’t disease, while 4 in 10 have two or more. have to feel younger to age well. Many chronic conditions are influenced In fact, September’s observance of by behaviors and lifestyle factors, Healthy Aging Month — with its theme making prevention an important part of of Curiosity Has No Age Limit — offers staying well. a chance to rethink the whole idea of The good news? Healthy living getting older. Aging isn’t something to doesn’t require perfection. fight or a clock to outrun. It’s a process It’s about making better choices — and one that can come with strength, more often. experience, new interests, deeper relationships and plenty of opportunities Put good things on your plate Healthy eating advice can to feel your best. sometimes feel like a never-ending list The Healthy Aging Campaign, of things we’re supposed to avoid. No established more than two decades sugar. No fat. No carbs. No fun. ago, was created to encourage a more A better approach is to think about positive approach to growing older what you can add. and to remind people that health Fill more of your plate with colorful encompasses much more than a doctor’s visit. Nutrition, physical activity, fruits and vegetables. Choose whole grains, lean proteins and nutrient-rich mental health, social connections foods. Drink water regularly and limit and even financial well-being can all sugary beverages and highly processed influence quality of life as we age. foods that are high in added sugar, And there’s an important takeaway for everyone, regardless of age: Healthy sodium and unhealthy fats. And don’t underestimate the power aging starts long before you consider of a few simple swaps. yourself “older.” Fresh herbs and spices can give a The choices made in your 20s and favorite dish plenty of flavor without 30s can help establish a foundation for relying on excess butter or salt. Try the decades ahead. For those already adding vegetables to pasta dishes or further along life’s road, it’s never too replacing some refined carbohydrates late to make a change. A healthier with vegetable alternatives. Keep fresh tomorrow can begin with something as fruit handy for a naturally sweet snack. simple as a walk today. Even water can get a makeover. Add slices of lemon, cucumber or strawberry, Think beyond the scale or toss in fresh mint or basil. It’s a small Wellness has become a bit of a change, but one that can make reaching buzzword. We hear about workplace for water instead of a sugary drink feel a wellness programs, fitness studios lot more appealing. promising to restore our wellness and Think less about dieting and more health plans encouraging preventive care.

about building a way of eating that you can actually live with.

Exercise works best when it doesn’t feel like punishment. If the thought of spending an hour on a treadmill makes you want to stay on the couch, don’t. Take a walk with a friend. Put on music and dance. Go for a hike. Garden. Swim. Try a group fitness class. The best activity is often the one you enjoy enough to keep doing. If you’re starting from scratch, don’t worry about doing it all at once. Ten minutes of movement is a perfectly respectable place to begin. Build gradually, with the goal of incorporating regular physical activity into your routine. Movement can support strength, balance, cardiovascular health and independence — all particularly important as we get older. And remember: You don’t need to be an athlete to be active.

Keep your brain curious Your brain likes a challenge. Learning something new can be one of the most enjoyable ways to keep your mind engaged. Pick up a crossword puzzle. Challenge a friend to a game of chess. Learn mah jongg or canasta. Take up an instrument you’ve always wanted to play. Try a language class. Write, paint, cook or explore a hobby that requires concentration and creativity. The point isn’t necessarily mastering something. It’s continuing to learn. Meditation and mindfulness can offer another way to care for the mind. Research suggests meditation may help reduce stress and anxiety, while some studies are exploring its potential role in supporting cognitive health. Even a few quiet minutes devoted to breathing and clearing your thoughts can provide a welcome pause in a busy day. Think of it as a little maintenance for the mind.

Don’t underestimate the power of people There’s another ingredient in healthy aging that doesn’t come in a bottle, isn’t sold at a gym and can’t

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be measured on a fitness tracker: connection. Relationships matter. Make plans with a friend. Call a family member. Join a club. Volunteer. Take a class. Attend a local event. Find reasons to get out of the house and into the world. Staying socially engaged can provide companionship, purpose and emotional support — all important pieces of overall well-being.

A new leaf, at any age Healthy aging isn’t about pretending you’re 25 forever. It’s about making sure the years ahead are as healthy, active and fulfilling as possible. That can mean taking better care of your heart, strengthening your body, challenging your brain, eating a little better, finding ways to manage stress or simply saying yes to something new. You don’t have to overhaul your life in September. Start with one thing. Take the stairs. Walk around the block. Add another vegetable to dinner. Put down the phone and call a friend. Spend 10 quiet minutes with your thoughts. Finally sign up for that class you’ve been thinking about. Small choices have a way of becoming habits, and habits have a way of shaping the future. So this month, turn over a new leaf — not because you’re getting older, but because there’s still plenty of living, learning, laughing and exploring ahead. That’s the real art of aging well.

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Forget the fountain of youth. Healthy habits may be the better bet for feeling your best at every age.

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How to live better with multiple chronic conditions

Brigit C. Palathra, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and Chief of Palliative Care at Mount Sinai South Nassau urges those living with multimorbidity to research and understand their conditions and use their physicians as a resource.

oughly 27 percent of U.S. adults, including 62 percent of adults 65 and older, live with two or more chronic health conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having two or more chronic conditions is called multimorbidity. The most common combination of chronic conditions is high blood pressure and high cholesterol, affecting more than 30 million adults in the United States. Other common combinations include conditions that affect metabolism, the heart and blood vessels, and the muscles and joints, such as high blood pressure with arthritis or diabetes. Among men, the most common combinations are

high blood pressure with diabetes or heart disease. Among women, common combinations typically include high blood pressure with obesity, osteoarthritis, or depression. Adults 60 and older with multimorbidity have nearly twice the risk of death as adults who are healthy or have one condition. Studies from groups such as the National Institutes of Health show that up to 70 percent of deaths in older adults are associated with multimorbidity. Whether you are managing your own health or caring for a loved one, Brigit C. Palathra, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and Chief of Palliative Care at Mount Sinai South Nassau, recommends these tips to live better with multimorbidity: 1. Ask questions and use resources your doctor recommends to learn about your conditions and treatments. ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini may also be useful research tools, however, review the information they provide with your physician. 2. Track your health with a chart or journal and bring it to your appointments. Your daily health record can include your diet and

activities, medicines and supplements and when you take them, physical or mental changes, side effects, progress, and other health information. This can help you and your doctors update your care plan as needed and maintain your quality of life. 3. Stick to your health goals. Be specific about what you want from your care plan. Do you want to stay independent, keep doing your hobbies and exercise, or have more energy and stamina? Setting goals can help you and your doctors create a care plan that supports what matters to you.

enjoy. If you feel overwhelmed, ask your doctor whether a therapist could help you manage your mental health. Mount Sinai South Nassau’s geriatric medicine team includes doctors who care for older adults. The team focuses on the whole person and provides personalized care for chronic illnesses. The hospital is designated as a NICHE hospital (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) for its commitment to meeting the complex health care needs of older patients. For more information about Mount Sinai South Nassau’s geriatric care services, call 516-632-4200.

4. Understand the risks and benefits of your medicines. This is an important part of preventive care. Knowing your medicines and their possible side effects can help you get the most from your treatment plan and maintain your quality of life. 5. Protect your mental health. Managing multiple chronic conditions can be stressful and limiting. It may increase your risk of depression. Take care of your mental health as you do your physical health. If you feel weighed down, try activities and hobbies you

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causing people to avoid family gatherings, community activities, or social events. Unfortunately, isolation may negatively affect cognitive and emotional health. Treating hearing difficulties can make communication easier and help you remain connected to the people and activities you enjoy. 4. Monitor Your Brain Health Early Early identification of hearing and cognitive changes allows you to take action sooner. Dr. Keith Darrow’s Brain Care Score focuses on 14 modifiable risk factors that may influence long-term brain health. Understanding your personal risk factors can help you

make informed decisions and create a proactive care plan. 5. Adopt Brain-Healthy Habits Regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, quality sleep, stress management, and meaningful social interaction all support brain health. Simple habits—such as walking, eating a Mediterranean-style diet, staying hydrated, and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule—can make a meaningful difference over time. Make September Your Time to Take Action Healthy aging is not only about adding years to your life—it is about protecting

your ability to remain connected, independent, and engaged. This Healthy Aging Month, make your hearing and brain health a priority. Call (516) 212-0691 today to learn more or schedule your comprehensive hearing and brain health evaluation. Plus, visit HBCABookOffer.com to request your FREE copy of Dr. Keith Darrow’s book, Preventing Decline: Advances in the Medical Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus. Find a local provider at ExcellenceInAudiology.org. Your hearing. Your brain. Your future. Take action today.

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Internationally renowned organist Gail Archer will bring a program spanning traditional and lesser-known works to St. Agnes Cathedral, combining music by Bach, Schumann and Brahms with compositions by Bulgarian and women composers. The Oct. 4 recital will open with Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 548,” commonly known as the “Wedge,” followed by a Bach chorale prelude. Archer will then perform Robert Schumann’s “Fugue on B-A-C-H, Op. 60, No. 5,” followed by “Mein Jesu, der du mich,” the first of Johannes Brahms’ “Eleven Chorale Preludes, Op. 122.” The program also will feature three selections from Archer’s recent album, “Dobrich, A Bulg arian Odyssey.” Archer traveled to Bulgaria about 18 months ago to record the album at a concert hall in Dobrich, near Varna on the Black Sea. The recordings feature music from a collection of 14 new volumes of organ works published by the Union of Bulgarian Composers. Archer also will perform three works by Nadia Boulanger and a work by French org anist-composer Jeanne Demessieux. Archer said she intentionally combines traditional organ literature with

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Gail Archer, an internationally renowned organist, will return to St. Agnes Cathedral on Oct. 4 for a recital featuring works by Bach, Schumann and Brahms, along with music by Bulgarian and women composers. less familiar works and music by women composers. “I’m always mixing and matching and trying to get as much contrast as I can,” Archer said. “That way, I can use the full range of the registrations available on the instrument and give the audience a sonic tour of the instrument that I’m performing on.” The Bulgarian selections will offer a different musical language, Archer said,

featuring irregular rhythms and scales that differ from Western music. “The patterns are wonderfully irregular,” she said. “So, the music is very jazzy and unexpected.” One of the selections, by living Bulgarian composer Radosteta Horkova, features variations on a Bulgarian folk song and uses what Archer described as the “Bulgarian 9,” a rhythm associated with folk dancing traditions.

Archer said introducing audiences to lesser-known music has been central to her career. “I’ve made my whole career playing literature that no one else plays,” she said. “I’m always exploring.” She said organists can help audiences discover music from parts of the world they may never have the opportunity to visit. “I think we do have a responsibility to open up people’s listening habits to parts of the world they may not have the chance to visit,” Archer said. The upcoming performance will be Archer’s first at St. Agnes since 2013. She said she particularly enjoys performing in cathedral spaces because of their acoustics. “You can create a sonic universe for the audience so much better in a large space,” she said. For those unfamiliar with organ recitals, Archer encouraged them to attend. “Organ music is uplifting and powerful and colorful and joyful,” she said. “We are trying to give people hope and inspire them and lift them up and get them away from whatever difficulties they may be facing and just immerse themselves in the beauty of the music and in its sonic splendor.” Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are available through St. Agnes Cathedral or by calling 516-766-0205.

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A Sea of Pink at Mercy Hospital Approximately 250 community members, breast cancer survivors, families and supporters gathered at Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital on Sept. 15 for its annual PINKtember celebration, featuring free mammogram screenings, health education, physician conversations, stretching and community vendors. The event encouraged early detection and breast health awareness ahead of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month while celebrating the strength and resilience of survivors.

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Rained out concert gets another chance Music on the Green isn’t over for 2026 just yet. After torrential rain forced the cancellation of Rockville Centre’s final summer concert on Aug. 27, the village has rescheduled the performance for Friday, giving residents one more chance to enjoy an evening of live music at the Village Green. The free concert, featuring Jerry & The Newcomers, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Village Green on Maple Avenue. The perfor mance was originally scheduled for Aug. 27, but heavy rain arrived before residents could gather for the evening of live entertainment, bringing the three-concert summer series to an early end. The cancellation marked the second consecutive Music on the Green event affected by rain. The July 30 concert fea-

turing The Basement got underway, but heavy rain moved in about 45 minutes into the perfor mance, forcing the remainder of the event to be canceled. That followed a successful June 25 season opener featuring Those Damn Neighbors, when sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s provided ideal conditions for an evening outdoors. The rescheduled concert will feature food trucks, local restaurant dinner specials, giveaways and raffles, along with live music from Jerry & The Newcomers. Music on the Green is organized as a free outdoor event, with residents and visitors encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and spend the evening at the Village Green with friends, family and neighbors. –Brian Kacharaba

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From blue-ribbon entries to livestock and traditional crafts, the Long Island Fair celebrates the skills and pastimes of days gone by.

Step right up to history Timeless moments at the Long Island Fair By Karen Bloom

hen autumn arrives on Long Island, there’s one sure sign the season is in full swing: the return of the Long Island

Fair. Each year, Old Bethpage Village Restoration transforms into a bustling 19th-century county fair, where blue ribbons, livestock, handmade goods and old-fashioned competitions take center stage. It’s part history lesson, part family outing and part good, old-fashioned fun — a chance to trade the rush of modern life for the sights, sounds and pastimes of another era. And while the fair looks back, its appeal remains decidedly current. Now 184-years-old, the Long Island Fair is a longstanding community event powered by hundreds of volunteers who help set up and staff exhibits, booths and tents, demonstrate traditional crafts and keep the fairgrounds humming throughout the weekend.It’s also an opportunity for just about anyone to get in on the action. “The Long Island Fair is a one-of-a-kind family friendly event,” says Fair Director Gary Haglich. “It’s presented as a traditional country agricultural fair with open competition for all age groups, in classes such as home gardens, needlework, hobbies, horticulture and culinary. Visitors also enjoy a variety of entertainment, historical craft demonstrations, educational experiences, games, and contests, as well as livestock displays and old time Base Ball.” Gardeners, cooks, crafters, farmers and hobbyists are invited to enter their work in the fair’s friendly competitions. Thousands of exhibits are submitted each year, spanning an impressively eclectic range of categories — from pickles, jams and jellies to flowers, fruits, veggies, and more. Livestock, culinary creations and hobbies all vie for blue ribbons; there’s even a junior diivsion for kids. The fair is more than a nostalgic recreation, however. It holds a distinction that makes its history especially significant: It is the official New York State-recognized county fair for Queens,

Nassau and Suffolk counties. For visitors, the weekend offers a front-row seat to a Long Island that existed long before smartphones, shopping centers and today’s techobsessed lifestyle. Throughout the grounds, skilled craftspeople demonstrate trades that once were everyday necessities. Watch wool being spun, brooms being made and candles taking shape. Blacksmiths work metal, weavers demonstrate their craft and timber framers showcase the techniques used to build homes and barns generations ago. Younger fairgoers can join the action with corn-husking contests and potato sack races. Also the Flying Horses Carousel — a replica of a 19th-century folk-art carousel — provides a colorful spin through the past. Naturally, animals are a major attraction. The livestock barn is ﬁlled with cattle, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits and other creatures, offering families an up-close look at the animals that were central to rural life. History also comes alive through Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, who set up an encampment at the Village and present scheduled riding and • Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. shooting demonstrations. • $20, $15 seniors and The entertainment lineup keeps the atmosphere lively, too. Period ages 5-12. musicians and dancers share the grounds with children’s performers, • 1303 Round Swamp Road, brass bands, ﬁddlers, circus acts, a carnival sideshow and a comic Old Bethpage. ventriloquist. Visitors can also catch reenactments, an equestrian drill • For information, visit lifair.org team and much more. Another fall tradition is, of course, post-season baseball. It is always fun for fairgoers to watch the end-of-season championship matches of the nationally renowned Old Time Base Ball Leagues, an Old Bethpage Restoration institution. The teams represent actual Long Island clubs from the latter half of the 1800s. It’s an eclectic mix — and that’s precisely the charm. The Long Island Fair’s story began in 1842, when it was founded as the Queens County Agricultural Fair and held on vacant lots and local farms. In 1886, it moved to a permanent home at Old Country Road and Washington Avenue in Mineola. By 1899, it was known as the Mineola Fair. The fair continued to evolve with Long Island. It moved to Roosevelt Raceway in 1953 and, in 1970, found its current home at the newly opened Old Bethpage Village Restoration. At that point, it was renamed the Long Island Fair. Today, the fair has come full circle — in a manner of speaking. It is held on a recreation of the original Mineola Fairgrounds, tucked within Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s 200 acres. In an age of ever-faster everything, the Long Island Fair offers something refreshingly different: a chance to slow down, look around and enjoy a little bit of the past — complete with blue ribbons, barnyard animals, handmade treasures and plenty of fairground fun. Some traditions simply know how to stick around.

Few musicians have made an instrument as instantly recognizable as Kenny G has made the saxophone. After billions of streams and millions of albums sold, the smooth-jazz superstar is still blowing audiences away, turning the sax into a global phenomenon. The best-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, he has sold more than 75 million records worldwide and amassed 1.5 billion streams, along with many awarrds along the way. His music has also become part of everyday life around the world — particularly his signature song “Going Home,” which is famously played at closing time in venues throughout Asia. At the heart of Kenny G’s enduring appeal is his ability to make the sax sing with warmth and emotion. With decades in the spotlight, he continues to ﬁnd new ways to push instrumental music forward.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at LiveNation.com. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

Double Vision The 1970s and ‘80s come alive with Double Vision’s“Foreigner Experience.” Composed of some New York City’s top professional rock musicians, the band delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess in bring audiences all the hits while honoring Foreigner’s legacy. The band brings to life the unforgettable hits that have deﬁned generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. They are joined by special guest Frontier for an authentic Foreigner and Journey tribute.

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Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz saxophonist Richard Elliot brings his soulful, bluesy sound to the Madison Theatre for an evening of smooth jazz. Elliot, who has scored more than 20 Top 10 smooth jazz singles and has worked with artists including Tower of Power, Natalie Cole and the Pointer Sisters, will perform music from his latest album, “Straight Up Down.”

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‘We the People’

Celebrate 250 years of American independence with an evening of music inspired by the American experience when Old Westbury Gardens ensemble-in-residence Poetica Musica presents We the People: USA at 250. Featuring Poetica Musica artists Barry Crawford (flute), Oren Fader (guitar), William Anderson (guitar), Molly Morkoski (piano), and Eleanor Valkenburg (mezzosoprano), the program showcases works by some of America’s most celebrated composers, including Aaron Copland, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, William Bolcom, Katherine Hoover, and Robert Beaser. Among the highlights are Beaser’s Mountain Songs for flute and guitar, selections from Copland’s vocal repertoire, piano rags by Joplin and Bolcom, and Hoover’s evocative solo flute work Kokopelli. A pre-concert talk begins at 7:30 p.m., Meetthe-Artists reception in the West Porch follows performance. $30, $25 seniors and students. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8-9:30 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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Queen-mania is coming back to Long Island. Almost Queen returns to the Paramount with a high-voltage tribute to one of rock’s most legendary bands, complete with soaring vocals, Brian May-style guitar riffs, four-part harmonies and the theatrical swagger that made Queen unforgettable. Fronted by Joseph Russo as the charismatic Freddie Mercury, with Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor, Almost Queen delivers a meticulously crafted recreation of the Queen experience. From the authentic costumes to faithful renditions of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “Somebody to Love,” every detail is designed to capture the grandeur, precision • Where: The Paramount, 370 and sheer fun of a Queen concert. It’s more than a collection of greatest hits — it’s a New York Ave., Huntington full-throttle trip into the world of Queen, performed by musicians whose chemistry and • Time: 8 p.m. attention to detail have earned the tribute act a devoted following. Expect big vocals, • Contact: ticketmaster.com bigger guitar and plenty of reasons to get out of your seat. or paramountny.com

with friends and learn about the society’s latest activities. Certified sommelier Rick Willi presents the history of wine drinking in America, with wine sampling included. Proceeds benefit the Phillips House Museum and Historical Society. Preregistration is required. • Where: 28 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 5-7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 670-5737 or rvchs.org/events

27th Annual Long Island Jolson Festival Society President Jan Hernstat invites all to the latest edition of the Al Jolson Festival, commemorating the 80th anniversary of “The Jolson Story.”

• Where: Lambrou’s Catering Hall, 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park • Time: 10-4 • Contact: Jan Hernstat at (516) 678-3524

Neighbors Night at the Museum

The Rockville Centre Historical Society/Phillips House Museum celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with its annual Neighbors Night at the Museum, a light cocktail party featuring an opportunity to mingle

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The Steve Lynch Singers present “Close to You,” a tribute to the music of legendary songwriter and composer Burt Bacharach at Rockville Centre Public Library. The performance features some of Bacharach’s most memorable songs in an afternoon concert at the Rockville Centre Public Library. • Where: 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 2 p.m. • Contact: RVCPL.org or call (516) 766-6257

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The Rockville Centre Historical Society/Phillips House Museum hosts its annual Appraisal Day, featuring television’s “Antiques Roadshow” regulars Phil, Jordan and Matthew Weiss. The public is invited to bring collectibles, artwork, books, furniture and other historic items for verbal appraisals. Jewelry will not be accepted. Appraisals are $10 per item or three for $25. • Where: 28 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: Noon-4 p.m. • Contact: (516) 670-5737

Long Island Choral Society Auditions

The Long Island Choral Society seeks new members for its 98th season. The 2026-27 season opens with a unique opportunity to perform a somewhat pared down version of the beautiful and massive Berlioz Requiem, suitable for a smaller choir and orchestra. In December, the choir’s very popular annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, Part One plus Hallelujah Chorus, will be presented, followed by a third concert in the Spring, music TBA. Auditions are by appointment only. Those interested can schedule

an audition via e-mail to audition. info@lics.org. If you love to sing, consider this opportunity to be part of the longest continuously performing musical group on Long Island! • Where: Garden City Community Church, 245 Stewart Ave., Garden City • Time: By appointment, also Oct. 5 • Contact: lics.org

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Join in this community business networking dinner. Share advice, grow your business network, and enjoy a casual evening. Free and fun. Separate checks. RSVP needed. • Where: Oceanside IHOP, 2971 Long Beach Road • Time: 6-7:30 p.m. • Contact: Register for Evite at lmnoli.com or call Mark at (516) 993-0053

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Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families for some season fun! Head to the Barn

Adelphi University’s Department of Theater presents Nick Payne’s Olivier award-winning “Constellations,” a play about free will and friendship; quantum multiverse theory, love and honey. Roland is a beekeeper. Marianne is a quantum physicist. What are their odds of falling in love? With infinite moments that can change the trajectory of a life, it’s anyone’s guess how cosmic collision is possible. This play moves from the question of “what if,” to a poignant picture of “what is” — in this love story about the odds of a beekeeper and quantum physicist falling in love. • Where: Adelphi University Black Box Theatre, 1 South Ave., Garden City • Time: 6:30 p.m.; through Oct. 4, times vary • Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or call (516) 877-4000

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Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Storybook Stroll. Little listeners are invited to participate in a guided stroll through the Gardens, with a reading of “Too Many Pumpkins” by Linda White. The new and improved stroll route starts out at the map stand. Along the way, discover nature’s wonders, in the formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and hands-on craft for each child to take home. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Having an event? Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@liherald.com.

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Rosenblum’s message honors his grandfather

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Andrew Rosenblum spoke at the podium during the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, where he honored his late grandfather, Andrew Ira Rosenblum, with a tribute that included his love of the New York Knicks and Jets.

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him and keep his memory alive,” he added. Andrew said he felt “happy” and “excited, a little nervous” when he learned he had been chosen. He practiced every night from Monday through Thursday, and his mother, Sari, lauded him for his effort. “I was beyond proud of Andrew,” she said. “He took the honor and responsibility very seriously, practicing very hard for many nights leading up to the ceremony. He was very nervous he’d mispronounce a name, and all he wanted to do was make all family members of those who were lost proud.” On the morning of the ceremony, Jordan and Andrew arrived around 6:45 a.m. Andrew had never been to the site before. They first visited his grandfather’s name at the memorial pool. Andrew said seeing the name made him “a little sad,” but it gave him a connection to his grandfather. When his turn came, Andrew read names alongside another participant as part of the second pair of readers whose last names began with “A” before delivering the tribute he and his father had prepared. It connected him to a part of his grandfather’s life that had been passed down through the family: New York sports. “You blessed us with the Knicks and this year we got our first championship. Knicks in five,” Andrew said. He then drew laughter after adding, “You also cursed us with the Jets. We’re still waiting on that one.” The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs last June for their first NBA championship since 1973. The Jets currently hold the longest active playoff drought in North American professional sports at 15 consecutive years, but they did win their season opener against the Tennessee Titans two days later.

Andrew said he heard both the laughter and cheering from the crowd. “I felt proud of myself,” he said. “Like, happy that I did it. And it was a really good way to represent my grandfather.” For Jordan, watching his son speak was deeply emotional. “I was so incredibly proud of him,” he said. “Just his poise and calm and ability to ... he’s in fourth grade and he’s never spoken in public before or even to an auditorium full of people or his classmates, let alone to stand in front of the world with millions of people watching.” Clips of the speech quickly spread across local newspapers such as the New York Post, social media platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), and Spectrum News NY1. Andrew even appeared live on ABC7NY’s Eyewitness News the next morning. “The virality was totally unexpected,” Sari said. “Andrew has been very humble about it all. He’s gone back to his life of football and other sports. But Jordan and I, on the other hand, are in awe. Also, because of how this has revived Andy’s legacy 25 years later. People are saying his name again — how beautiful is that?” Twenty-five years later, Jordan said, the passage of time became especially clear while watching his own son stand at Ground Zero. “No,” he said when asked whether it felt like 25 years. “It’s such a long time. It’s funny, like, I didn’t really think about the passage of time until I saw Andrew standing there giving the speech.” For Jordan, that was ultimately the purpose of Andrew’s participation: remembering a man who died before his grandson was born while finding a way for his grandson to carry a piece of him forward. “Even though they didn’t get to meet my father, that piece of him kind of lives on through them,” Jordan said.

Andrew Ira Rosenblum, second from left, is remembered by his family as a devoted father and grandfather whose life and memory continue to connect generations 25 years after his death on Sept. 11, 2001. With him outside their Rockville Centre home in 2000 are, from left, Kyle Rosenblum, Jill Rosenblum and Jordan Rosenblum.

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Q. Why is everything so complicated and expensive, just to build a small addition? We just heard that we need something called a drywell, which makes this almost impossible because there really isn’t any place to put one. Do we really need one? Again, why is everything so complicated? When we added to our second floor in 1989, it was nothing like this. A. The children’s story about Chicken Little, the smallest chick in the barnyard, who said, “The sky is falling,” may have been more truthful than just a fable. As I mentioned last week, drywells are collection containers in the ground that are intended to gather and hold more rainwater accumulation to avoid or limit flooding. To onte eeper some extent, the capacity to collect and move rainwater away from properties was already planned in most communities with the installation of very large-diameter rain sewer pipes under or beside roadways when communities were being developed. You’ve probably seen those giant 8- to 12-foot-diameter pipes, and seen traffic restricted when they’re installed or repaired. Where does all that water go, you may ask? Rainwater goes to the surrounding, lower-level areas such as “sumps,” the low, undeveloped land in some neighborhoods, and on to lakes, rivers, inlets, channels and the ocean. You may have noticed the sunken areas in the middle of circular entry ramps to expressways, low-lying fields next to large parking fields, man-made lakes with fountains in the middle along highways in front of corporate buildings, etc. These aren’t just coincidences. They are carefully planned low areas for rainwater to collect and percolate back into the ground. We don’t generally have large properties to create low areas for rain collection, even though we should, so drywells and paving with spaces between are the next best thing. Developing low-lying garden beds between properties is a great way to move rainwater away from homes, and planting with shrubs that accept larger amounts of watering is good property management. Your county has enforceable drainage regulations, but isn’t the authority that issues permits, except at the level involving review of commercial and industrial buildings along county roadways. The rest of the county mandates are governed by your local community and your local building department, which regulates and does property plan review. Some communities now require drywells to augment what is already in place, to safeguard us all from heavier and heavier rainfalls, while others have not required drywells so far. That may be based on actual calculations, or the belief that the systems in place aren’t enough, or it may be a response to the weather extremes we’ve been seeing, with many more heavy, localized floods. The heating of our ground, oceans and atmosphere have all contributed to evaporation, and rain clouds that used to be 60,000 feet high collecting moisture are now doubling to 120,000 feet. Maybe Chicken Little was right after all!

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wo weeks ago, we commemorated the attacks of 25 years ago and the courage and spirit of the American people, which moved the United States to rise from the ashes of that tragedy. It was so encouraging to see that Sept. 11 isn’t forgotten. The feeling of encouragement from those observances will remain a lasting memory for me. Rosemary and I began this year’s anniversary by attending the ceremony at the Towers of Freedom 9/11 Military Monument at John Burns Park in Massapequa. That annual remembrance is coordinated by two retired first responders, FDNY Lt. Frank Haskell and NYPD Detective Tommy Smith. Haskell lost two cousins on 9/11, Tom and Tim Haskell. Both were FDNY members, Tom a battalion commander and Tim a firefighter. I first met Haskell at Tim’s wake, just days after Sept. 11, and was struck by his determination to ensure that none of the victims had died in vain. Several years

later, Haskell and Smith told me of their dream to build a military monument and a memorial area where family members and patriots could come and be alone with their prayers and memories. For others, this project would have been an impossible dream, but they made it happen. The towers and the memorial area are truly inspiring, as is the annual ceremony. This year’s crowd at John Burns Park was the largest ever. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joe Saladino and Firefighter Ken Haskell, Tom and Tim’s brother, spoke. There was mournful violin music, stirring patriotic songs sung aloud and prayers from local clergy. I was privileged to be asked to speak. The ceremony concluded with a helicopter dropping white roses on the crowd. It was particularly moving afterward to talk with family members and friends of 9/11 victims who were once again reliving the horrors of that fateful day, but had never lost their faith in America. As we do every year, Rosemary and I then visited Holy Rood Cemetery, in Westbury, where our good friends Michael Boyle and his father, Jimmy, are buried. Michael was a firefighter

who had finished his tour shortly before the north tower was struck, but returned — and died in the towers’ collapse. Jimmy was a retired FDNY firefighter who had twice been elected president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association. That morning he had been at his office in Brooklyn, where he worked for the district attorney. When he saw the towers being attacked from his office window, Jimmy left and raced across the Brooklyn Bridge. After he arrived at the World Trade Center, he barely escaped the falling debris that killed his son. Until he died of cancer in 2019, Jimmy was a fierce advocate of preserving the memory of 9/11 victims. Many are buried at Holy Rood, where a polished black marble memorial bearing their names was constructed in their honor. Every year, Seaford hosts a ceremony at Seaford High School, honoring five graduates who were killed: the Haskells; John Perry, of the NYPD; and Robert Sliwak and Michael Wittenstein, of Cantor Fitzgerald. The turnout there, too, was the largest ever, overflowing the front grounds and lawn of the high school. Family members and friends of the vic-

he crowds at 9/11 observances have grown, and the ceremonies still move us.

tims were joined by hundreds of residents, as well as the Nassau Police Pipe Band and the Seaford High School band. The principal speakers were Nassau Police Commissioner Pat Ryder and Ken Haskell, and the Rev. Joe Fitzgerald, the pastor of St. William the Abbot Church, gave a moving invocation. I also spoke, and, like Haskell, decried the growing tendency among elected officials to minimize American exceptionalism and the lasting threat from America-hating terrorists. The evening concluded with the singing of “God Bless America.” Sunday morning was dark and rainy as we made our way to St. William’s for Mass. At the church we saw Haskell; his wife, Genene, and their son, Ryan, who is an usher; and Ken’s mother, Maureen, in their usual seats. Fitzgerald was the celebrant, and discussed the meaning of 9/11, including, as he looked toward the Haskells, the lasting suffering of family members of those who died. As at Friday’s remembrance ceremony, the concluding hymn at Sunday Mass was “God Bless America,” sung by the entire congregation and followed by loud, respectful applause. Yes, Sept. 11 will always be remembered. God bless America. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@liherald.com.

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ow can I possibly connect with my granddaughter Emi, who is turning 18 in the age of Trump and A.I. and ICE? How can she know me, a boomer with anti-Vietnam War creds? Social scientists have debated for years whether nature or nurturing has the greatest influence on developing children. Is it DNA or parental influence that determines how the newborn becomes the teen who develops into the adult and then the old man or woman? Recently I’ve come to believe that the strongest influence on developing human beings is the times in which they live. Try as I might, summoning all the empathy I possess, I simply can’t know what it was like to endure the London Blitz during World War II. Or the Dust Bowl in America, or the Holocaust, all of which changed the way people lived and thought. The history of our time molds us in

indelible ways. As my youngest grandchild turns 18 this month, I realize we must work to bridge the widening generational gap. This struck me on Sept. 11. I don’t think my granddaughter finds sunny September days threaded with dread. But I do, remembering 9/11 with all its cutting edges. The disbelief. The falling man. The violent collapses. Our firefighters running to their deaths. Emi was born in 2004. Sept. 11 is history for her, the way the attack on Pearl Harbor is for me — something you read about but didn’t experience. Not the way it was for her grandfather, my husband, who walked home from the city that day, over the 59th Street Bridge. The times of my life informed me in ways that she can’t understand. And I don’t know what it was like being a young teenager through the awful social deprivation of the pandemic. I have little understanding of her connection to social media and devices that influence her thinking and behavior. The common ground between us is shrinking. I want to be more than Grandma, a real person,

a friend to her. I want to understand her interests and fears and how she sees her place in the world. Eighteen is a big birthday. Emi can now serve in the Army, or adopt a child. I want to know her and her dreams. Even though the historical markers are different. Even though I can’t give her back the sterile years of pandemic isolation, I want to understand it and make the loss of time and experience less painful. I hope we may grow closer in coming years by talking about the times of our lives, and how historic events blended with DNA to make us who we are. I was a child in the before times — before TV, before A.C., before most vaccines and before there was any suggestion that our own political leaders might undermine the pillars of our democracy for their own financial gain and power. Our experience with media was realitybased, not trickery and misinformation. I took the word of Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Morrow as the best version of the truth. When the government said kids needed the polio vaccine, we lined

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up. We proudly saw America as a beacon of freedom. When TV emerged, no one imagined that screens would eventually take over our lives. We went to schools where the teachers were widely supported, and we learned to read and write. My parents loved this country without reserve, and we carried that sense of security with us as we matured: that we lived in the greatest, most generous country in the world, the country others turned to for help and leadership. Emi lives in a country now populated by people who are increasingly dazed by screens and social media drivel. We gave her and her generation a pandemic that changed her forever. She and her friends missed a year of socialization and absorbed the fear filling the hearts and minds of her parents. She is an adult now in a society riven with violence and grotesque public behavior by a cadre of untrustworthy leaders. She and her friends learn from social media that they must be taller or shorter or quieter or more outgoing. How will she know that she is enough, and it is her job, whatever she does, to simply leave the world a better place? Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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where pets can go is essential. Assemble an emergency kit. Don’t wait until a storm is approaching or the power has gone out to begin searching for necessities. A basic kit should include: ■ Bottled water and nonperishable food for several days. ■ Prescription medications and a list of important medical information. ■ Flashlights, extra batteries and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio. ■ A first-aid kit and personal hygiene supplies. ■ Cellphone chargers, backup power banks and car chargers. ■ Blankets, extra clothing and sturdy shoes. ■ Cash in small denominations. ■ Copies of identification, insurance information, medical records and other important documents, stored in a waterproof container. ■ Supplies for infants, older adults, people with disabilities and pets, as needed. Keep the kit in a place you will remember and that’s easy to reach. It should be portable enough to take with you if an evacuation becomes necessary. A smaller version can be kept in a vehicle, workplace or another location where family members spend time. It’s also worth preparing a separate

“go bag” for every member of the household. These bags should contain essential medications, identification and a change of clothes, basic toiletries, snacks and water. Keep them packed and ready to go with you. If an emergency requires a quick departure, there may not be time to gather belongings room by room. Preparedness also means knowing where to find reliable information. Residents should identify local emergencymanagement officials, sign up for community alerts and monitor trusted weather and public safety updates. Know the locations of nearby hospitals, shelters and evacuation routes. Don’t assume that every emergency will follow the same pattern. Finally, review the plan regularly. Replace expired food, update medications and check batteries. Run through evacuation and communication plans with children so that everyone understands what to do. Preparedness isn’t about expecting the worst or living in fear. It’s about giving our loved ones and us a better chance of responding calmly and effectively when something goes wrong. A few minutes spent making a plan, gathering supplies and identifying whom to contact could prove invaluable when every minute counts. National Preparedness Month is a good reminder, but readiness should be a year-round responsibility.

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walked into one of my favorite brunch spots in Woodbury with my two school-aged children in tow — one sleep-deprived from a sleepover and the other as hangry as a growing boy could be. As we opened the menus, I glanced anxiously at my children, both nearing meltdown territory. Then I noticed three children at the next table sitting in zombie-like states, staring at iPads propped between stacks of pancakes and waffles. I thought, “It would be so easy to stop the crankiness with one swipe. Should we give them our phones so we can actually talk and enjoy brunch?” The exhausted mother in me was tempted. The clinical psychologist in me knew better: absolutely not. For two decades I have worked with children, parents and families. Whether in my office, giving a speech, leading a workshop or discussing parenting on social media, I hear remarkably consistent hopes. Parents want their children to become happy, successful and independent adults. I would argue that hap-

piness and success depend, at least in part, on independence. And one quality runs through all three — resilience. Resilience is the ability to face stress, uncomfortable emotions and setbacks, recover from them, and trust in one’s capacity to manage challenges. But to develop resilience, children must first experience manageable amounts of stress, discomfort and disappointment. Without that crucial first step, resilience cannot grow. Many Gen X and millennial parents have developed a pattern of removing obstacles for their children. We solve their problems, intervene in friendship conflicts and rush to relieve their boredom, frustration or sadness. Perhaps we’re trying to give them the support we wish we’d received. Perhaps family life is so busy that we simply don’t have time for a 20-minute meltdown. Or perhaps we’re unwilling to tolerate our own discomfort when we watch our children struggle. Whatever the reason, it’s time to look inward. Rescuing children from every ordinary hardship may feel loving, and certainly makes life easier in the moment, but it can undermine their long-term

development. When we routinely hand children a screen to help them escape an uncomfortable feeling or challenge, we remove an opportunity for them to practice coping. Avoidance is the attempt to escape discomfort rather than learning to tolerate and work through it. It provides immediate relief, which is precisely why it’s so appealing. But that relief can reinforce avoidance, making children more likely to escape the next difficult experience instead of confronting it. Avoidance can be a resilience killer. It gives children permission to opt out of doing hard things and experiencing difficult emotions. It also deprives them of the opportunity to recover, one of the defining features of resilience. When we turn on the TV, hand over an iPad or allow a teenager to scroll through social media whenever stress, boredom or frustration arises, the screen becomes an avoidance tool. The child may feel better temporarily, but misses the chance to discover, “This feeling is uncomfortable, but I can handle it.” That discovery builds self-efficacy,

et rid of devices? No, but pause and consider when and why they’re used.

the belief that we can take action, manage challenges and influence what happens next. Self-efficacy grows when children complete tasks, solve problems and move through challenges with independence. Two-year-olds may understand this better than we do when they insist, “I do it!” Beneath the defiance is a healthy developmental message: “Please step back long enough for me to discover what I can do.” As a working mother, I understand that parents are tired, stressed and stretched thin. Screens make life easier in countless ways. I’m not recommending that families eliminate them. I’m urging parents to pause and consider when and why they’re being used. Is the screen providing intentional entertainment, connection or education, or is it being used to make an uncomfortable moment disappear? The next time you feel tempted to hand over a screen to prevent boredom, frustration or a meltdown, pause. Your child may be unhappy for a few minutes. But in that small, imperfect moment, they may also begin learning something far more enduring: “I can handle this.” Jolie Silva, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, chief operating officer of New York Behavioral Health and president of the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse.

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