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North Shore School District residents, who cast their ballots in the North Shore High School gym on Tuesday, overwhelmingly favored the proposed 2025-26 budget.
By LUKE FEENEY lfeeney@liherald.com
When thinking of musical families, there can be many options to choose from including The Bees Gees, The Osmond Family, the Beach Boys, Reggae artist Bob Marley and his children and countless other examples. The Village of Sea Cliff has its own musical family, right next door in Glen Cove.
Whether at the Sea Cliff Arts Council, Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, or the village library; Fred, Liz and Joe Stroppel have spent years singing, performing and educating in Sea Cliff.
Liz has been teaching early childhood music for over a decade and advocating for the wide array of benefits that children enjoy from music. The 62-year-old, who was raised in Brooklyn, said that her mother, Betty Cash, loved to sing.
“We were always singing.” she said. “She was always involved in something.” The fifth of six children, Liz added that she would often go with her mother to rehearsals at the community theater production.
After retiring from stage performances, Liz said that her mother became a director.
It was on the set of her mother’s production of “A Good Man” in Manhattan in
the early 1990s where she met a playwright named Fred Stroppel.
“I was working at the box office,” she said. “He was the playwright and we would talk before the show, at intermission, at different times during the production, and then as soon as it closed, we went on our first date.”
That was just the beginning. Following their marriage, the Stroppels stayed in Brooklyn for a few years before moving to Glen Cove in 1999. They welcomed their son, Joe in 2002. Liz recalled taking him in the stroller and walking towards the neighboring Sea Cliff, a block from her house.
By LUKE FEENEY
lfeeney@liherald.com
North Shore School District residents who cast their ballots in the North Shore High School gym on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved the proposed 2025-26 budget. Voters also decided on four uncontested seats on the district’s Board of Education.
The $125 million spending plan passed with over 70 percent of the vote, by a count of 1,657 to 697. It is 2.4 percent larger than the current budget — which, board President Andrea Macari noted last month, is the 11th smallest yearto-year increase in 59 years.
“I’m thrilled that I’m part of a community with a long tradition of supporting their schools,” Macari said after the vote. “I want to thank everybody who came out and voted, and we hope that you will continue to support us.”
The budget includes a tax levy increase of roughly 2.9 percent, which is below the district’s cap. Increasing costs in the upcoming year mostly comprise employee benefits, rising salaries and the implementation of a new curricu-
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“We went to the library there, and we went to the music classes there, and we went to the playgrounds there,” she said. “That’s kind of where we met all of our friends.”
Fred, who grew up in Glen Cove for most of his life, viewed Sea Cliff as the artsy town off to the south. However, their new house was only a block from the village after
moving back to Glen Cove and his perspective changed.
“I sort of knew Glen Cove very well already, I was there all my life,” he said. “So, Sea Cliff was a different place to start hanging out and connect. I also had some plays done there years before and it is a very welcoming town, so it’s easy to fit in there.”
The 68-year-old playwright
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By LUKE FEENEY lfeeney@liherald.com
Over 700 people rocked out to the music of over 20 local bands on porches throughout the day on May 17 at Love Your Neighbor Projects’ fourth annual Rock for Love Porchfest. The all-day walking music tour also raised nearly $22,000.
“What gets created on a day like our Rock for Love Porchfest goes far beyond what meets the eye,” said Love Your Neighbor Project’s Chief Neighbor Jaime Teich. “Its true success isn’t measured by how many tickets are sold or how many bands get booked. It’s measured in moments—neighbors singing side by side, strangers dancing together, and a shared sense of community that transcends differences.”
Attendees at this year’s festival were able to purchase a $20 map of the village detailing the locations and times at which the bands that have signed on will perform on the porches of some of Sea Cliff’s homes.
Porchfest participants also had the option to ditch the paper map and access an interactive digital tour map for $40. Finally, the VIP package contains a Porchfest shirt, one stainless steel water bottle, and one Love Your Neighbor Project towel for $100.
In addition, this year’s festival featured a built-in dinner break with local restaurants, Foster, Still Partners, Tavern 227, and The Onione Tree providing grab-and-go meals for attendees.
Sean Llewellyn, Love Your Neighbor Project’s logistics manager and one of the founders of the porch-based musical festival, said that while the charity has yet to decide whether to continue the dinner break next year, it will always try to give back to stores throughout the village.
“We do want to continue to do everything we can to support our village and our local businesses that help keep local music going throughout the year,” he said. “It was one of my great hopes in creating and developing this event for
Sea Cliff that it would not only be a present to folks in the community, but also a way of showing some of the rest of the world a little glimpse into just how cool a town we are.”
Molly Deegan, the owner and broker at the event’s main sponsor, Branch Real Estate Group, attended it and hailed it as a complete success, praising the energy, music, and turnout throughout the day.
“While it’s been successful every year to date, this year knocked it out of the park,” she said. “The experience of being at Porchfest highlights what a beautiful community this is. Seeing all of those people from both Sea Cliff and the surrounding areas come together to enjoy a day like this is such an homage to my hometown and what makes it so special.”
By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
The Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce is ushering in a new era for the beloved Deep Roots Farmers Market — one that honors the legacy of founder Amy Peters while planting new seeds for growth.
For the chamber, the decision to assume stewardship of the market was made after careful deliberation.
“We had a really good think about it with the board of the Chamber of Commerce,” Kunze said. “We needed to understand what it would mean for us to take this on, and we gave it incredibly careful consideration before committing to it. But we did, because we support these, ideals too.”
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Beginning on May 31, the chamber will officially take over the operation of the Garvies Point market, where it has been a community fixture since 2021. Its 23-week season, which will continue through Nov. 1, will open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.. The market will operate weekly on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, with one exception: On June 7, it will relocate to Glen Cove Village Square to take part in the annual Greek Festival before returning to its waterfront home.
The transition comes at the request of Peters, who founded the market a decade ago and built it with fierce devotion until her death last year from lung cancer. During her illness, Peters turned to trusted community partners to ensure that her work would continue.
e will continue the market in the spirit in which Amy Peters intended it.
DR. MAXINE MAYREIS President, Chamber of Commerce
“She asked us specifically to please take over the market,” recalled Ylisa Kunze, director of Glen Cove Community Engagement at RXR Realty and now a co-chair of the market. “She devoted 10 years of her life to building this market, and didn’t want it to stop. She did it not just because it was her work, but really out of a concern for community — spreading good information about food, helping people eat healthfully and supporting small businesses.”
Chamber President Dr. Maxine Mayreis, who will co-chair the market alongside Kunze, said the organization is committed to maintaining the market’s integrity and its original purpose.
“We will continue the market in the spirit in which Amy Peters intended it,” Mayreis said. “There are strict rules about keeping it only to local makers, growers and producers. A farmers market is not a flea market — it’s about showcasing the people who actually grow, create and prepare what they sell.”
All food vendors must be licensed, and must produce their goods themselves. Many of them operate with home-processing certifications, and make packaged and bottled products as well. The market also participates in the New York State Farmers Market Nutrition Program, enabling seniors and recipients of WIC — the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children — to use state-issued discount coupons to purchase fresh, local produce.
Peters’s husband, Dave Berg, remembers how the market began as a simple farm stand in Sea Cliff. “When she started, it was literally her going to pick up eggs from the egg guy, then heading over to get vegetables from local farms,” Berg recounted.
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Vendor applications continue to roll in, with around 30 businesses signed up for the opening day and more expected as the season progresses. The market is capped at roughly 40 vendors due to space limitations.
Fees remain intentionally low — just $25 for vendors that participate once a month, and $50 for those who do so twice a monthly — giving small businesses access to the chamber’s networking and promotional benefits.
The chamber now sees Deep Roots as an entrepreneurial launching pad. All participating vendors automatically become full-fledged chamber members for the season.
“I’m grateful we were able to agree to include all market vendors as chamber members, giving us the opportunity to promote their businesses outside of the market, which also acts as an incubator for small, grow-
“Many of these people wouldn’t think to join a chamber, or would feel they’re too small,” said Mayreis. “But by joining through the market, they realize the value of what we offer.”
Each Saturday will also feature live acoustic performances from local musicians and family-friendly activities on the lawn behind the gazebo. George Blessing, franchise owner of Never Stop Moving 365 in Roslyn, will lead children’s fitness games from 10 to 10:45 a.m., including sack races, obstacle courses and sports skills training.
“Empowering children is really what we try to do — whether it’s a bike lesson, a swim lesson or just building confidence,” Blessing said.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses looking to support the market. Deep Roots Farmers Market Glen Cove LLC was created to manage the transition. The chamber encourages local producers, artisans and sponsors to get involved by visiting glencovechamber.org.
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By MARC BERMAN sports@liherald.com
Two years ago, North Shore’s girls’ lacrosse team thumped Plainedge, 17-3, in the Nassau County quarterfinals. Plainedge delivered its payback Sunday
The Red Devils are headed to Adelphi after edging North Shore, 12-10, in the Class C quarterfinals.
“The seniors today, they didn’t forget that game,’’ said Plainedge coach Kristin Susko. “They’ve made such progress the last two years.’’
Senior star Madison Wade, who is committed to Pace, netted 5 goals, 1 assist for Plainedge (12-4), which advanced to its first semifinals appearance since 2018.
“It was a bad game for us,’’ Wade said of the 2023 encounter. “We wanted to show: they did it to us once, we’re not going to let them do it again.’’
crime, Lia Villari, who pumped in four goals. Villari also is headed to Pace.
North Shore led 3-2 after one quarter before Plainedge took control. The Red Devils grabbed a 6-5 lead with 4:21 left in the half and never trailed again.
“Our whole team had confidence in playing the best we could,’’ said Wade, wbo excelled at faceoffs and defense.
“We wanted our team to go to Adelphi. It’s an accomplishment for our team. This shows how much we improved and how good we work together.’
All season, goalie Jill Mauersberger has been a revelation in her first season as starter. Sunday was no different in making five saves. Mauersberger had preserved Plainedge’s 13-12 regular-season victory over North Shore, making a game-saving stop with 10 seconds left.
“Our girls played with heart, hustle and grit and kept matching the speed and athleticism of North Shore,’’ Susko said. “They really wanted it.’’
Ironically, co-coach Jules Keenan played for the last Plainedge squad to make it to Adelphi. “Plainedge is a great program and they instill grit and determination in their athletes,’’ Keenan said. “That’s why they won.’’
The Vikings kept it very close. Natalie Yoo scored 3 goals and added 3 assists, Alexandra Basile recorded 4 goals and an assist. Lila Archer 1 goal and 2 assists.
“It definitely hurts,’’ Keenan said. “These girls worked so hard this season and the seniors we have deserve more than what they got. But those Plainedge seniors refused to lose and you have to respect that.’’
It’s Plainedge which gets to face its neighbor – defending county champion Wantagh. “We’re going to be looking at game film the next few days and seeing what they have,’’ Susko said. “They’re fast. They’re very good.’’
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School officials said that the budget reflected the district’s core values while managing the challenges of fiscal uncertainty.
“We feel like we put forward a very responsible budget that balanced the community’s demands while preserving our programs for our kids,” Superintendent Chris Zublionis said after the vote. He credited the “efficiencies we found over the last two years, and finding that balance between the pressures on our community and preserving our programs for our kids.”
While district revenues are stable for now, North Shore could face a revenue loss in 2027-28 of more than $8 million due to tax changes from the 2022 settlement between Nassau County and LIPA Glenwood Landing. The settlement has significantly impacted district taxpayers. Twenty-five years ago, homeowners in the district paid about 55 percent of the district’s share of taxes; now they pay more than 80 percent.
While the district has acknowledged uncertainty in the years ahead, there are some areas in which there is clarity for the upcoming year, including enrollment, student programs, staffing, mandated costs and inflation.
There were no additional propositions included in the spending proposal.
In the Board of Education election,
The $125 million budget passed with over 70 percent of the vote.
incumbent Trustees Lisa Cashman, Jessica Dillon and James Svendsen, and newcomer Brian Hanley all secured seats, running unopposed.
Cashman, first elected in 2022, will return to the board for her second term. With 1,565 votes, she had the highest tally of the four candidates.
The 52-year-old Sea Cliff resident is a clinical dietitian with a private practice, and is also associate director of the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor, working on initiatives to protect the harbor’s water quality.
“I’m thrilled to serve again,” Cashman said after votes were tallied. “The mandate from the community is very
encouraging, and I hope to earn it.”
Svendsen, founder of Svenducate Consulting, joined the board last year.
The 59-year-old Glenwood Landing resident replaced Trustee Marianne Russo, who stepped down from the board in 2024. He earned 1,543 votes on Tuesday, for his first full term on the board.
Svendsen has been active on a number of committees related to curriculum, staff development, school safety and technology, including the district’s Legislative Action and Teaching and Learning committees, the Homework Policy Task Force and the Middle School Principal Search Committee.
“I’m happy to be doing this again,”
he said, “and I am honored to take this role.”
Dillon, who earned 1,541, will serve her first full term on the board. A 42-year-old Glen Head resident, is an assistant registrar at Suffolk County Community College. She has served on the board’s Legislative Action Committee since 2023 — and as president of the Parent Advisory Committee at her employer-sponsored child care center from 2019 to 2023.
In those roles, Dillon said, she has worked to enhance educational access and support for children and families in the community.
“I’m looking forward to serving the community,” she said after the results were announced. “And I’m glad that the budget passed. That’s the most important thing.”
Hanley, the new trustee, who earned 1,534 votes, is a financial services regulatory attorney who worked as a software developer in finance and telecommunications before joining the legal profession. The 47-year-old Sea Cliff resident has also served on the district’s Legislative Action Committee since 2021, researching potential flexibility in standardized testing mandates, monitoring changes in state law that impact the district, submitting written comments in public proceedings.
“I am honored by the privilege,” Hanley said. “This is a great team to join.”
By AVA DELA PENA
Third in a series of stories on immigration through a partnership between Herald Community Newspapers and Hofstra University.
Susan Gottehrer first became interested in the New York Civil Liberties Union as a teenager. When she read about injustices in local newspapers, “It was like, ‘NYCLU to the rescue,’” recalled the now 61-year-old.
As director of the Hempstead-based Nassau County office of the NYCLU, Gottehrer said she finds it more pressing than ever to “come to the rescue,” especially when it comes to immigrant rights.
There’s a fear right now, and nobody should ever have to live like that
SuSAN GoTTEhrEr Director, Nassau County office, NYCLU
“The lack of humanity in the way that we approach immigrant communities is disgusting,” she said. “I come from a family affected by the Holocaust. I understand the concept of ‘othering.’”
In March, County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced that Nassau County police would partner with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, making it “the first county in America to have a fully comprehensive agreement with ICE under the 287(g) program.”
Blakeman has said that county detectives would only cooperate with ICE in arresting known criminal suspects, but Gottehrer sees the program as one that will not only negatively affect the immigrant community, but also deteriorate Long Islanders’ relationship with law enforcement.
“When the public cannot trust the police — meaning the immigrant communities — then that makes all of Nassau County less safe,” she noted.
Speaking about on the rising concern in Long Island’s immigrant community, particularly the undocumented community, Gottehrer said she has seen the worry that many feel heading to work, sending their children to school or just leaving their homes.
“There’s fear right now, and nobody should ever have to live like that,” she said.
She said she doubted that any immigrant living in such fear would seek the help of law enforcement. “You can bet (many) are not going be reporting crimes,” she said. “If they themselves need help from law enforcement, then they’re not going to trust it, and that creates a situation where no one is safe.
“The police can say all they want, ‘We’re not going to ask for your status,’” she added, “but when they make a 287(g) agreement, why would anyone trust
The 287(g) program authorizes ICE to oversee and delegate state and local law enforcement to perform specific functions of immigration officers under three models:
■ The jail enforcement model, used to identify undocumented immigrants with criminal charges.
■ The task force model, which allows law enforcement to perform immigration duties.
■ The warrant service officer model, which permits law enforcement officers to serve and execute administrative warrants on undocumented immigrants.
Source: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
this year the organization is trying harder than ever to convince elected leaders how “unsafe” 287(g) agreements are. On March 20, multiple activist groups, including the NYCLU, joined more than 50 demonstrators in Hauppauge to rally in support of the act.
In the meantime, the NYCLU is concerned with educating immigrants about their rights. The organization has held a number of “Know Your Rights” workshops to inform immigrants on how to tell the difference between administrative and judicial warrants and how to identify different law enforcement agencies.
“At Know Your Rights workshops, we teach immigrants what a judicial warrant looks like,” Gottehrer said. “An administrative warrant is really just a document that ICE has issued. It’s not backed by the constitutionality of due process or a judge.
“Immigrants have the right to say, ‘That is not a judicial warrant. Leave me alone.’”
them?”
To oppose Blakeman’s pledge to work with ICE, the NYCLU is advocating for the New York For All Act. According to the NYCLU, the legislation would prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies “from colluding with ICE, disclosing sensitive information and diverting personnel or other resources to further federal immigration enforcement.”
According to State Senate Bill 2235, the legislation, if enacted, would:
■ Prohibit and regulate the discovery and disclosure of immigration status.
■ Prohibit police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees and municipal corporations from questioning individuals about their citizenship or immigration status.
■ Regulate the disclosure of informa-
tion relating to immigration status.
The Assembly version of the measure is Bill A3506.
In January, the bill was referred to the Senate and Assembly Codes committees, where it has sat since. The measure must pass through committee before it can be brought to the full Legislature for debate and a potential vote. Finally, Gov. Kathy Hochul must sign it.
Regardless of whether New York for All were to pass, Gottehrer pointed out that immigration falls under civil, not criminal, law, and local police thus should not be involved in immigration enforcement. “ICE is going do its job. There’s nothing we can do about that,” she said. “But federal jurisdiction is over immigration. Local jurisdiction is over criminal law.”
Though the NYCLU has sought to pass the New York for All Act since 2018,
“If you’re new to the country or if there’s a language barrier, you may not know the different levels of government,” she said.
The NYCLU is also conducting trainings in immigrant communities to identify different law enforcement officers, not only so they can protect themselves, but also so they can alert the organization to any potential ICE activity in Nassau. According to Gottehrer, the NYCLU has been mapping reported activity across Long Island while working within a coalition of other activist organizations.
Ultimately, she said, she wants to ensure through her work with the NYCLU that no one lives in fear. “There’s a lot of misinformation and demonization going on,” she said. “It’s historically where our nation has gone to over and over again: to demonize people from ‘the outside.’”
By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
The faculty union at Nassau Community College announced on May 14 that it would take legal action against the college administration for refusing to submit faculty tenure and promotion recommendations to the board of trustees, a move the union claims violates the current collective bargaining agreement.
At a news conference in the County Legislature building in Mineola, Acting NCC Federation of Teachers President David Stern accused the college’s leadership of disregarding established rules and breaching contractual obligations.
“NCC thinks the rules no longer apply to them,” Stern said. “They think they can say one thing and do another. That ends now.”
More than 15 faculty members were recommended for tenure and promotion by committees composed of faculty and administrators in February and March. Stern said the union’s legal counsel had sent a letter to the college administration earlier that day, demanding that the college follow through on the recommendations made by those committees. He called the administration’s failure to advance the recommendations to the board “unprecedented.”
“The issue is simple,” Stern said. “A committee of faculty, including an administrator, recommended tenure and promotions to a number of hardworking, dedicated professors who have labored here for years. NCC not only violated the terms of our contract, it demonstrates an arrogance and disrespect that we have long endured.”
Stern singled out Chief Administrative Officer Maria Conzatti, accusing her of refusing to meet with union representatives or bring the recommendations to
the board of trustees.
“The arrogance begins with Maria Conzatti … who has refused to meet with us, let alone address the concerns in good faith,” Stern said. “She has refused to present these committee recommendations to the board of trustees.”
In response, Jerry Kornbluth, vice president of community and governmental relations at NCC, defended the administration’s stance. He told the Herald in a previous interview that promotions, sabbaticals, and tenure decisions “don’t take effect until the fall of 2025 —
under the new contract,” adding that discussions about the next agreement must begin before such actions can move forward.
In an interview on Friday, Kornbluth reiterated those comments, explaining that Conzatti had presented recommendations for sabbaticals at a board of trustees meeting the previous day. He added that promotions and tenure recommendations would be addressed in June.
Kornbluth explained that the delay in promotions and tenure appointments is due to an ongoing investigation into “potential irregularities on the promotion process,” but he did not elaborate.
But Stern argued that the current contract remains in effect until Aug. 31, and that the administration is obligated to act on recommendations that have already been vetted through the formal committee process.
“That’s absolutely incorrect,” Kornbluth said of Stern’s argument. “This has nothing to do with the contract. This is all about trying to make Maria Conzatti and the administration look bad.”
Suzanne Kaebnick, an English professor and the union secretary, said the administration’s inaction directly affects students. “The cuts, and their refusal to forward the recommendations for tenure and promotion, hurt our students,” Kaebnick said. “In the nursing department, we have classes that have been unstaffed all semester.”
She added, “To not support our full-time faculty … is to say that we’re not invested in this college. That’s not fair to Nassau.”
“Faculty members are hired either temporary or probationary,” Kornbluth said. “They’re fully aware of it, and it’s part of the collective bargaining agreement. After Academic Affairs evaluates the courses and enrollment, there is a good possibility that someone who is terminated on this contract could be re-upped in the fall.”
Spring has arrived on Long Island, and with it the warm sun, explosion of plant life and orchestras of returning birds and wildlife. As native fauna, and residents of the North Shore, shake off the grey embrace of winter, they are greeted by the vivid colors of flowers, trees, the Sound and the sky as people of all ages enjoy the return of Persephone to the world from the depths of Hades’ palace.
Some of the colors of the trees in the village even match the houses.
Spring in
contains trees of all kinds of color and several community events within and throughout the village.
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
Thirty-five high school seniors from Nassau County showed their patriotism last week by pledging to serve in the United States military.
The enlistees, from high schools in Baldwin, Freeport, Valley Stream, Wantagh and beyond, are in the final steps of enlisting in the armed forces.
“Only about 23 percent of high school seniors could actually go into the military, and only 1 percent actually do — these kids are the top 1 percent,” said Andrea Nordquist, chair of Our Community Salutes of Nassau County. The organization held a celebration to support the military enlistees and their families at the Nassau County Training and Intelligence Center on May 13.
“They’re very under-recognized,” Nordquist said of high school students who commit to military service. “They don’t get the accolades that they should get, and so this ceremony helps to honor them, and we’re also the first ones to say ‘Thank you for your service.’”
Nordquist is also the president of Blue Star Mothers of America’s Nassau County chapter, a supportive network of families with members in the military. Her son, Gregory, is a senior master sergeant in the Air National Guard.
“I watched him grow up, I watched him mature,” she said. “For kids nowa-
days, not only does it help them mature, it gives them direction.
“It will give them G.I. bills — they can go to college for free,” Nordquist added. “It just opens up their whole world, and they can discover what they’re talented at, and get training.”
Edward Kenneweg, a U.S. Navy commander and executive officer, specializes in talent acquisition. During the cere-
mony, he called all Naval enlistees to receive their honors.
“It’s an opportunity for the community to really give appreciation and thanks to those high school seniors that made the big decision to raise their right hand and serve in the military,” he said. Kenneweg and other military personnel were on hand to express their gratitude to the new recruits.
“My job is to support the recruits and ensure they have the right tools and resources to be successful in their jobs, and overcome barriers and obstacles to reach their long- and short-term goals,” he said.
Nahmare Gilson, a student from Malvern High School, was one of the enlistees honored at the event. He chose to join the military as a career path.
“I realized that college might not have been a decision that I wanted to do,” he said. “My grandfather was in the Army, so I just wanted to join the military to see where that could take me.”
Gilson said he looked forward to “meeting new people in new places,” and challenging himself.
Greg Walpole, of Long Beach High School, enlisted to uphold a family tradition and to prepare for his long-term future. “I’m enlisting because of my family’s footsteps,” he said. “My uncle was in and my cousin’s in right now. I’m going in so it’ll pay for my college and all the benefits that it’s going to give to me.”
Walpole said he looked forward to “learning a new field, getting into school and working hard.”
All of the enlistees received a challenge coin, a copy of the Constitution, and took a ceremonial oath of enlistment after performances from the Coast Guard Band and the Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band.
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By LUKE FEENEY lfeeney@liherald.com
Few dog owners enjoy clearing dog waste from their backyards. But Glen Cove native James Coniglione has turned scooping poop into a new, and undeniably unique, sector of the home care industry and has seen decades of business success.
Since graduating from SUNY Delhi, Coniglione has been a local entrepreneur. He recalled a light bulb going on in his head at a family friend’s barbecue 25 years ago, when he saw an attendee gag after stepping in a pile of dog feces. He began asking customers at Tireworks, his Glen Cove tire shop, if they would consider paying for pet waste removal.
“I said to my customers, would you pay for this service?” he said. “Half of the people said absolutely not, and the other half said if anyone can make money with dog poop, it’s you.”
Coniglione created Scoopy Doo Dog Waste Removal in 2000. He started the business with just one truck, a bucket, and around 20 clients. Twenty-five years later, his business clears over 1,000 backyards a week with a fleet of 14 trucks and a team of technicians.
The company schedules its service from once a week to up to five times a week, and the charge depending on the frequency of yard cleanings and the size and breed of the dog(s). Workers walk in a grid pattern around the yard, bag the
James Coniglione, owner of Scoopy Doo Dog Waste Removal, was all smiles in a red “got poop?” shirt at a 25th anniversary ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Glen Cove residents, business leaders, elected officials and Scoopy Doo employees.
excrement and take it away.
Coniglione explained that after the first year, his venture began seeing success. A feature in The New York Times helped increase the business’s exposure. Over the years, it expanded to serve Long Island, Westchester County and upstate New York.
On a rainy afternoon on Wednesday, Coniglione was all smiles in a red “got poop?” shirt at a 25th anniversary ribboncutting ceremony at the company’s headquarters on Forest Avenue, attended by Glen Cove residents, business leaders, elected officials, and Scoopy Doo employ-
ees. There was effusive praise of Coniglione’s contributions to the community.
Assemblyman Charles Lavine could not attend, but Glen Cove Councilwoman Marsha Silverman presented a citation on Lavine’s behalf. There were also citations from County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s office; County Comptroller Elaine Phillips’s office; the County Legislature’s minority leader, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton; Legislator Samantha Goetz; the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce and the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
DeRiggi-Whitton and Maxine Mayreis,
president of the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, praised Coniglione’s creativity, commitment to the community, and success in carving out a new economic industry.
Afterward, Coniglione thanked the attendees, and described the past 25 years as an “amazing ride. He added that he was looking forward to the next 25 years.
“It means the world to me,” he said of the recognition. His family has been in Glen Cove for four generations, he added, and has always given back to the community. “To be recognized, and have everyone come out now, means everything to me.”
Scoopy Doo has worked with local animal shelters in Glen Cove and animal rescue organizations across Long Island. The company has also provided the city of Glen Cove with sweepers to clean up waste from geese, and has worked to get dogs that have been in shelters for years adopted by offering a year of free poopscooping to anyone who takes them in.
The 60-year-old works with people across the country as well as in the United Kingdom, helping aspiring entrepreneurs grow businesses of their own.
He is heading to Idaho next week for the inaugural “Poo-Con” convention for animal-waste-removal specialists, where he is slated to be the keynote speaker. Anyone interested in weekly service or a one-time cleanup, contact (516) 676-0083, or visit ScoopyDoony.com.
By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
Nassau County’s water is under threat — and local leaders are sounding the alarm.
Last Friday, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joined County Legislators Olena Nicks and Scott Davis at the Hempstead Public Library, where they stood with environmental and health leaders to denounce recent environmental rollbacks by the Trump administration.
At the heart of the concern is trichloroethylene, or TCE, a toxic chemical once widely used as an industrial solvent. It is known to seep from factories and landfills into the groundwater — the very source of Long Island’s drinking supply. The state warns that TCE, despite its sweet, fruity odor, is a potent carcinogen.
“The decisions being made aren’t based on science — they’re made to protect special interests and polluters,” Solages said, referring to delays on the part of the Environmental Protection Agency in banning harmful chemicals, and her widely shared social media post on the deregulation of a group of chemicals known as PFAS.
The administration’s proposal would slash the EPA’s budget from $9.1 billion to $4.2 billion, a cut of more than 50 percent.
Solages, a lifelong Long Islander, pointed out the Island’s growing vul-
nerability to climate change: rising seas, saltwater intrusion and increasingly toxic groundwater. But she also warned of a different kind of crisis — one she called a “man-made disaster” brought on by federal inaction.
Joseph Stallone, campaign manager of the New York League of Conservation Voters, agreed. “The EPA used to be a bipartisan watchdog,” he said. “We need Congress to fully fund the EPA and reject these dangerous rollbacks.”
Jessica Varghese, a registered nurse with over 23 years of experience and an associate professor at the New York Institute of Technology, drove the message home. “Long Island has the most contaminated water in New York,” he said simply.
Hempstead wells have tested positive for one of the four dioxanes that are known to cause cancer, along with traces of “forever chemicals” — a term that applies in almost a literal sense, because they contain strong bonds that persist for decades. Varghese cited serious health risks including kidney damage, liver disease, cancer and Parkinson’s disease.
“Long Island deserves better,” she said. “The Trump administration’s sweeping regulatory rollbacks pose a serious threat to public health.”
Solages concluded with a warning: “This isn’t about America’s health,” she said. “It’s about profit. And we won’t be silent.”
Glen Cove-based Roland Auctions NY will present a personal collection of art and antiques from the estate of Long Island art collector Laura Leonard Ault as part of their Multi-Estates Auction on May 31 at 10 a.m. The collection will include Ault’s selection of decorative arts items including porcelain, glassware, Scottish Terrier memorabilia, doorstops, sterling silver pieces from Tiffany and Georg Jensen and more.
This collection, along with hundreds of other items from multiple estates, will be offered along with Fine and Contemporary Art, Antique furniture pieces, 20th Century Modern, Silver, Decorative Arts, Asian Arts, Textiles and Lighting. Previews will be held on May 29 and 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
Ault, who passed away in 2024 and her late husband, Lee, were passionate collectors. Notable lots from the Laura Ault estate include a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, circa 1920, a Goyard steamer trunk, circa 1910, a John Wesley ink on paper depicting George Washington in upper right and three Native Americans and an Abbot Lawrence Pattison brutalist gilt bronze sculpture, mid-20th century.
Notable silver pieces from the Ault collection include a Tiffany & Co. Masters sterling carving set, a group of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver service pieces,
three Chrysanthemum pattern, a Tiffany & Co mid-century modern center bowl, a pair of candlesticks and a collection of Georg Jensen sterling silver ‘Acorn’ pattern flatware.
The auction will be held at Roland NY at 150 School Street in Glen Cove on May 31 at 10 a.m. For further information call (212) 260-2000 or visit RolandAntiques.com.
Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force
Airmen and women execute daring maneuvers in a thrilling display of the might of the Air Force’s premier fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Photo courtesy Chris Thomas/Warbird Thunder
Warbird Thunder’s World War II-era planes blast overhead on the wings of history.
By Karen Bloom
The unofficial start of summer is here — and it’s coming in with a roar. Memorial Day weekend has arrived, bringing with it all the familiar traditions we love: heartfelt ceremonies, parades, sizzling barbecues, and, of course, that muchanticipated pilgrimage to Jones Beach for the thrill of the FourLeaf Air Show. Set against the sparkling Atlantic, this high-flying spectacle returns Saturday and Sunday, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds once again leading the charge in a breathtaking display of speed, precision and patriotism. Showtime begins at 10 a.m. — don’t forget your sunscreen and camera.
The distinguished squadron, back for their 10th headlining appearance, is joined by other elite military pilots. This year’s spectacle includes the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, United States Navy F-35C Demo Team, United State Navy Rhino Demo Team, United States Navy EA-18G Growler Demo Team, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), 106th Rescue Wing NY Air National Guard, also the 105th Airlift Wing unit of the New York Air National Guard.
This show — with its new name as a result of the rebranding of sponsor Bethpage Federal Credit Union as FourLeaf — is an especially patriotic salute to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army (which got its start as the Continental Army), the Navy and Marines, along with the 110th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard. A tribute also marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
“We are thrilled to welcome the United States Air Force Thunderbirds as this year’s headliners and look forward to an amazing show by all our performers,” says George Gorman, regional director, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation. “Every year more and more people come to our show. It has become a great tradition for Long Island to honor our military and veterans and kick off the summer at Jones Beach.”
With the anticipated cooperation of the weather, the military and civilian pilots soar — and boom — overhead.
• May 24-25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• $10 vehicle use fee
• Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh
• For up-to-date information, visit fourleafairshow.com.
The boardwalk also gets in on the action as service branches are on hand to provide visitors with opportunities to interact, including virtual reality simulations and fitness challenges. Everyone will want to check out the booths lining the boardwalk as well, to pick up a souvenir or a snack.
The Thunderbirds, “America’s Ambassadors in Blue,” demonstrate the extraordinary capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon — the Air Force’s multi-role fighter jet. The elite military pilots proudly showcase the capabilities of highly versatile, 19,700-pound aircraft, which can travel at speeds up to 1,500 mph. The supersonic aircraft is known for its agility, speed and ability to perform various roles, including air superiority, air-to-ground combat and intercepting enemy aircraft.
Grace meets power in this mix of six F-16 Falcons demonstrating formation flying and solo routines. Flying only a few feet apart from wingtip to wingtip, the crowd gets a glimpse of the superb skills and capabilities that all fighter pilots must possess as they push the limits of their aircraft.
The civilian teams always elicite ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ as well. Performers include the American Airpower Museum Warbirds; Aarron Deliu, current reigning Air Masters Cup Series champion and current Sky Grand Prix Champion; Warbird Thunder, featuring the North American SNJ Texan, a former World War II Navy advanced training aircraft; also returning are the Farmingdale State College Flying Rams and Long Island’s own David Windmiller.
Warbird Thunder may be familiar to those who watched when the GEICO Skytypers used to grace the sky over Jones Beach. Warbird’s Lead Pilot Chris “CT” Thomas, with his partner, Wingman Mike “Buick” Eberhardt, was with the Skytypers team for many years before heading out on their own. Their meticulously restored World War II-era SNJ planes were used as an advanced trainer by the U.S. Navy and Marines to train “The Greatest Generation” during World War II and the Korean War.
“We’re flying a piece of history,” Thomas proudly explains.“They’ve got quite a military heritage.”
Warbird Thunder’s 12-minute performance is highlighted by what Thomas describes as “big smoke and big noise.” From as low as 100 feet near the surface to 2,000 feet in the air, his two-plane formation will be looping and rolling. You’ll watch formation loops, aileron rolls, barrel rolls, and Cuban Eights; the planes also separate bringing more excitement with opposing aerobatics before rejoining for the final maneuvers in their fast-paced segment.
“These are big planes with a big physical presence,” he says. “It’s always an exciting show.”
Be sure to listen for that signature “bark” — actually the tips of the propeller reaching the speed of sound.
Comedy legend Jon Lovitz brings his signature wit and unforgettable characters to the stage for a night of nonstop laughs. Best known for his Emmy-nominated run on SNL and roles in hit films like “A League of Their Own” and “The Wedding Singer,” Lovitz has been a comedy staple for over 30 years. He got his start in high school productions. After pursuing acting studies, he decided to concentrate solely on comedy, taking classes then accepted into the famed improv group The Groundlings’s main company. In March 1985 The Groundlings appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” where Jon premiered his character “Tommy Flanagan of Pathological Liars Anonymous.” SNL and numerous offers came along; Jon was on his way, working nonstop since. Along with his comedy, he’s well known for his distinctive voice that’s served him well in his varied TV and film career. Jon’s humor is unique, attributable to his quirky personality — and he always entertains.
Saturday, May 24, 7 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.
For years, visitors to Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House have wandered its elegant first floor, admiring the grandeur of the Gilded Age. Many have paused at a certain corridor door, wondering what lay beyond. Now, that mystery is unveiled. Join a 60-minute guided tour, “Secrets of the Service Wing,” and step into the hidden world that powered the Phipps family’s opulent lifestyle. This unique experience peels back the curtain on the tireless work and logistics that kept this grand home running smoothly. Explore the heart of domestic operations — from the orderly butler’s pantry and the silver cleaning room, down the 17 steps to the bustling kitchen, scullery and wine storage room. Space is limited; don’t miss your chance to step through the door and into history.
Sunday, May 25, 3-4 p.m. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. Tickets and information available at oldwestburygardens.org or (516) 333-0048.
Hug a happy tree
K&A Tree Service offers free tree inspections throughout Long Island. Tree professionals will visit in person to inspect tree and provide free advice to help treat your tree right and make it happy.
•Time: Ongoing
•Contact: (516) 208-3131
Exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, the original “Deco at 100” coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes) that publicly launched the movement. The direct follow-up to the well-received 2023 exhibit, “Our Gilded Age,” it comparably links the period’s signature innovation in the decorative arts, Art Deco, to the fine arts. On view through June 15.
•Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
•Time: Ongoing
•Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org
Creatures of the night
Join Ranger Eric Powers for a presentation and nighttime walk through Sands Point Preserve in search of Long Island’s only flying mammal: the bat. Bats, while villainized in vampire movies and such, are important members of our ecosystem. Learn about the fascinating lives of our bats, as well as some of the other nocturnal animals that call the preserve home. This program begins with an indoor talk, followed by a brief walk at dusk. For adults and teenagers 13+. Admission is $24, $18 members. Registration required.
•Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
•Time: 7-8:30 p.m
•Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901
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Little Learners’ Flowers
Planting Fields
Little Learners series continues with a blooming adventure for the little ones. Families explore the vibrant world of flowers in this handson program. Uncover the magic behind how flowers grow and the important role they play in our environment. Your little learner will be enchanted by the
After his sold-out run Off-Broadway, “Inner Circle,” and his London’s West End six-month long run, “Incredibly Human,” Asi Wind returns to the U.S. with a new show, featuring his greatest magic hits. Those familiar with Wind’s performances know to expect jaw-dropping feats of magic, inexplicable mind-reading and an utterly captivating night out. Wind was crowned the 2022 Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts, an award previously given to David Copperfield and Penn & Teller. Moreover, his appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us has become one of the most viral performances in the show’s history, with over 16 million views on YouTube. Wind’s recent Off-Broadway show, Inner Circle, was a critically acclaimed, sold-out success, described as “Gobsmacking. Mystifying. Spectacular.” (The Wall Street Journal). Asi now presents his favorite magic from his dazzling lifelong repertoire. His performances are not just mind-blowing; they inspire us to recognize the magic that lies within each of us. This visually stunning performance showcases Asi’s artistic talents while exploring the human spirit. Wind constantly blurs the line between what’s possible and impossible. It’s a theatrical experience that defies expectations and will leave you marveling at human creativity and connection. Wind believes that true magic can only happen if you bring people together and make them feel like they are a part of the show. Asi’s goal is not deceive people but to make them care and experience and magic. “More Than Magic” is a profound reminder that we all possess some magic within us. Tickets are $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50.
beauty of blooming flowers and the fascinating creatures that rely on them, from buzzing bees to graceful butterflies. Together, you’ll create stunning flower artwork, then get your hands dirty making seed balls: tiny, nature-filled creations that help give back to the earth. For ages 2-5. Registration required. $15 per child.
•Where: Education Center, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
•Time: 1-2 p.m.
•Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210
Spring 5K
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Run, jog or walk through Planting Fields Arboretum’s historic Olmsted Brothers-designed landscape. Participation costs $40 per registrant in advance, and $50 per registrant on day of.
•Where: Planting Fields Arbroretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
•Time: 8:30 a.m.
•Contact: Register at PlantingFields.org/ happenings.
Maritime Mastermind
Long Island Children’s Museum
celebrates National Maritime Day by inviting families to create their own floating boats. Put your boat to the test in the museum’s water tub to see if it sinks or floats! This is a drop-in program, free with admission. It takes approximately 10 minutes and is yours to keep. For ages 3 and up. Free with museum admission.
•Where: Museum Row, Garden City
•Time: Noon-2 p.m.
•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
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‘Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!’
The beloved musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved award-winning, best-selling children’s books, is back on stage at Long Island Children’s Museum. Willems’ classic characters Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences.
•Where: Museum Row, Garden City
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Jazz night Enjoy timeless standards and fresh interpretations with Wendy Latner, Dave Berg and Frank Ferrara in an evening of jazz, hosted by the Sea Cliff Arts Council.
•Time: 8 p.m.
•Contact: seacliffartscouncil.org
Art Explorations
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Converse, collaborate and create at Nassau County Museum of Art. Kids and their adult partners can talk about and make art together. Enjoy reading and play in the Reading Room, and contribute to The Lobby Project, a collaborative art installation. Registration required.
•Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
• Time: Noon-3 p.m.
•Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org
Stroppel sings
•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7 p.m.
•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
•Time: Also May 28-29, times vary
•Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Zoning Board meeting
The Sea Cliff Zoning Board of Appeals hosts their monthly meeting in Village Hall.
•Where: 300 Sea Cliff Ave.
•Time: 7 p.m.
•Contact: seacliff-ny.gov
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Little Learners Art Lab
Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week families will explore Crystallized Creations. Experiment to see what happens when participants add salt to their works of art. $4 with museum admission.
•Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon
•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
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Local singer Joe Stroppel performs of selection of hit songs from Broadway and the Great American Songbook, hosted by the Sea Cliff Arts Council. Tickets are $25.
•Where: 86 Roslyn Ave., Sea Cliff
•Time: 5-6 p.m.
•Contact: seacliffartscouncil.org
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure. Stroll the gardens and listen Gabriel Alborozo’s modern tale ”Let’s Paint.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5.
Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage.
•Where: 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury
•Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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has been gathering local actors to perform his one-act plays for the community over the last several years. The production, titled “Twisted Shorts,” has been performed throughout Sea Cliff for more than a decade in places such as St. Luke’s Church and the Sea Cliff Arts Council.
Fred wrote and directed the plays, Liz worked the lights and Joe acted as well as sang at the most recent “Twisted Shorts” on May 10.
This type of family collaboration happens consistently at performances, according to Fred. “It is great for us all to work together,” he added that “we know we can depend on each other and I think you know the idea of carrying it on to the next generation is sort of a dream.”
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interest in singing.
“I think the most important thing to me is that they understand what I’m wanting to do with my life,” he added that he believes that “because they all come from theater and all that stuff, I think that they have a level of understanding of my love, what, what I’m what I’m choosing to do with my life.”
oming out of Glen Cove and going to Sea Cliff, I feel like I’m part of two communities here. And it’s just great to come together. FRED STROPPEL
It was also Joe’s first time acting out one of his fathers’ plays in front of a live crowd. “It was wonderful. I loved it,” Joe said. “I think, I think he writes some of the best dialog I’ve ever, I’ve ever seen, read or heard.”
An enrolled student at Hunter’s College working towards a Bachelor of Music degree, the 22-year-old remembered listening to full Broadway cast albums of different vintage Broadway shows with his family and credited the influence of both of his parents for his
While his parents helped form his interest, Joe’s love for singing emerged while he was 14-years-old at Camp Center Stage; a sleepaway performing arts camp in Raymond, Maine.
“I’d never been to summer camp before,” he said. “I was terrified, but I made some of the closest friends I still have to this day, and it was the first time I sang in front of an audience, and I got a standing ovation.”
He will be singing a selection of songs from Broadway and the American songbook at the Sea Cliff Arts Council on June 1 and the Stroppels will continue singing, supporting each other, performing and teaching throughout the village.
“It’s interesting having this theater family that performs all the time,” Fred said. “Coming out of Glen Cove and going to Sea Cliff, I feel like I’m part of two communities here. And it’s just great to come together.”
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By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
Families, fans and cosplayers packed the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale last weekend for the museum’s annual pop culture convention, Cradle Con. This year, a new attraction sparked particular buzz — and plenty of childhood memories.
Called “The Cereal Club,” the exhibit was tucked inside the museum’s Hangar Two, and cost an additional $10 to enter. Attendees were invited to relive a retro Saturday morning ritual: sugary cereal and nonstop cartoons. Dozens of vintage cereal boxes, from Mr. T (discontinued in the 1990s) to Count Chocula (now a Halloween exclusive) — lined the room, and a half-dozen small television sets played animated classics from the 1980s and ’90s.
Visitors young and old took a seat, bowls of cereal in hand, and watched “ThunderCats,” “The Adventures of Garfield,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and more.
The idea came from Seamus Keane, the museum’s creative director of special events. One young visitor, unaware he was speaking to the mastermind behind it all, summed up the experience best after watching his favorite show, “Looney Tunes.”
“Whoever came up with ‘The Cereal Club,’ tell them it is genuinely — it’s an awesome idea,” the youngster told Keane.
Keane said the concept came to him “just like that.” As the convention approached, he needed something “cool and niche” for Hangar Two, and decided to create a private, immersive experience.
“What did I do when I was a kid? I would wake up Saturday morning, sneak the sugar cereal out of the closet, drink all the milk, watch cartoons and play video games,” he recalled. “This generation doesn’t know what Saturday morning cartoons is. They don’t know what it’s like to eat sugary cereal to your heart’s content — I wasn’t allowed to. So I was like, let me give something to the generation below me.”
The golden age of Saturday morning cartoons began in the early 1960s, and became a cultural staple for children. Shows like “The Flintstones” and “The Jetsons” originally aired during prime
time, but later found a second life on Saturday mornings. It was a time when kids leapt out of bed early to catch their favorite animated shows.
Before Saturday mornings became synonymous with cartoons, children’s programming typically aired on weekday afternoons. Studios like Hanna-Barbera changed that by shifting animated shows to Saturday mornings, creating a cherished weekly ritual and reshaping TV history. The tradition endured into the early 1990s, but as cable channels like Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon emerged, the Saturday morning block began to fade. By the early 2010s, most broadcast networks replaced cartoons with educational content to meet federal regulations, and the Saturday morning cartoon era soon ended.
For many kids today, it’s a piece of nostalgia they’ve only heard about — but last weekend, some got to experience it firsthand.
Friends Sophia Sfouggheakis and Morgan Hershinson, both 12, stopped by to grab their favorite cereals, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Captain Crunch. Morgan’s mother preferred Lucky Charms, while her father stuck with the classic choice, Cheerios.
Sophia and Morgan didn’t know what it was like to sit and watch TV while eating cereal back in the day, but after stepping into “The Cereal Club,” they said it was “really fun.” Morgan added a colorful touch to the experience by cosplaying as Hatsune Miku in her 15th-anniversary look from 2022 — a virtual Japanese pop star. Sophia came dressed as Tennis Princess Daisy from the “Mario” franchise.
Every Saturday morning, Keane recalled, he’d be in front of the TV watching “ThunderCats” — and, years later, he was inspired to bring its stars
to Cradle Con.
Larry Kenney, the voice of Lion-O, showed up to meet fans and sign autographs. He said he appreciated Keane’s effort to recreate such a specific slice of childhood, and added that he never imagined the show would still be making waves.
“If you asked me 40 years ago if I’d
be sitting here answering questions about the ThunderCats and signing autographs,” Kenney said, “I would have told you that you were nuts.” Keane said that “The Cereal Club” event was a hit, and hinted not only that it might return next year, but also that its cereal-fueled nostalgia might just become a Cradle Con tradition.
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Trustees, Village of Sea Cliff
Date: June 9, 2025
Time:7:00 pm
Place:Village Hall, 300 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York
Subject: Application of Tanya Potter, Anita Long, and William Long, NS Metropolitan Bistro Inc., d/b/a Foster, 39 Roslyn Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York for an amendment to their cabaret license, to include outdoor music, pursuant to Village Code Chapter 50. Premises are designated as Section 21, Block 134, Lot 1 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard
with respect to the foregoing matters. All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 300 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, during regular business hours. Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at, or participation in, the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.
Dated: May 16, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR AND TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF 153714
LEGAL NOTICE THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BROOKVILLE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Brookville, Nassau County, New York, in the main administration building of AHRC located at 189 Wheatley Road in said Village on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to express their views.
The hearing will be on the site plan review application of Xing Zhang, owner of a 3.25 acre parcel of land located in the Village at 3 High Point Court. Said property is designated as section 17, block 10, lot 47 on the Land and Tax Maps of Nassau County. The property is located in the Village’s R-3 Residence District which permits single family dwellings on lots having a minimum area of 3 acres.
Applicant seeks site plan approval for a new driveway, entry piers, a tennis court, walkways and an outdoor kitchen. The above application is on file at the Village office located at 18 Horse Hill Road, Brookville, NY 11545 where it may be reviewed between the hours of 9:30 am and 4:00 pm by appointment (516-626-0973) during the regular hours of the usual business days until the time of the hearing. May 15, 2025 Edward Haleman Chairman 153713
Over time, I asked my campus communities to think about what it means to be an ethical person, and our roles and obligations as members of society. Could we remain silent when we knew of social and economic injustice? Could we be indifferent in the face of unethical behavior and discrimination in the public square?
Such thoughts were inspired again by news reports of bullying in politics, schoolyards, public hearings and international relations.
These are difficult times. Relations between groups are strained. I would hope that even in times like these, families, clergy, teachers and leaders would prepare children and inspire others with the basic values of civility, courtesy, sincerity and respect. Our sense of community needs it. Our national values — freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, democracy itself — will wither without it.
I think, as citizens, we must employ an “ethical eye” to observe and chal-
lenge societal patterns that test our sense of what is fair and just. This takes courage as well as compassion. It is our obligation to address injustices wherever they occur in a consistent manner, not with one lens for a friend and another for a foe. We must believe in tolerance, accepting that another can be right without my being wrong.
CCompassion is a key component in how we relate to others. Many texts on leadership emphasize empathy, i.e., feeling the pain of others. This is better than simple sympathy, feeling sorry for others, but does not lead to necessary action. Compassion is an act of service, not just a feeling about others.
others. The most effective leaders know this. Saying “Thank you” or “You’re welcome” is not difficult. Being kind is even good for our health.
Respect is denied through acts of antisemitism, racism and other forms of prejudice. One result is fear. Therefore, it is understandable that those who have been subjected to bias personally or historically want respect and peaceful relations. Indeed, I assume that everyone wants respect as a simple fact of his or her being.
alls for greater ‘civility’ are really calls for compassion and respect.
We often hear calls for greater “civility.” These calls frequently are in response to acts of aggression and other forms of humiliating behavior. Cries for civility are really calls for compassion and respect, to stop using fear or denigrating language as weapons. Such tactics by corporate and political leaders are especially troubling for the messages they send and the models of behavior they represent.
What we want is for people to be considerate, friendly, and even generous to
We should teach in our schools and houses of worship, and especially in our homes, that others should be respected, even if they are different from us. But there is a difference between respect for humanity at large, respect for ethnic, national, religious, racial and other groups in general, and respect for any one person.
Respect should be offered freely. An individual’s actions should no more reflect poorly on an entire group than a group’s actions should reflect poorly on any individual.
However, individual respect, once lost, can be regained only through effort: by expressing remorse and trying to help others. Respect is lost when someone acts in a callous manner, by
disregarding others, by belittling the place and relevance of others. When someone “demands” respect and does so in a manner that itself is disrespectful, he or she not only misses the point but also demeans the issue.
A school or college is a precious place. It is where truth, in whatever form, may be pursued without hindrance. It is where freedom of speech must be protected to the utmost. It is a place where diversity — of background, ethnicity, nationality, religion, physical ability or gender — should be respected. It is also a place where civil discourse and respect for one another is essential if a full and honest exchange of views is to be assured.
Without common courtesy, ears are closed. When ears are closed, there can be no mutual respect. We must learn to listen and disagree without being disagreeable. Those who shout the loudest for respect often do the least to gain it.
No one should be the other if our education has succeeded. We are one species, with each member seeking to find a unity connecting head, heart and hands — i.e. compassion — which is an act of respect.
Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate” (Roman & Littlefield, 2024).
ike everyone else, I’ve welcomed the shift to warmer weather this month. The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and more people are spending time outdoors. I don’t have to tell you why — just look up. The sun is back, high in the sky, and with it comes a timely reminder: Don’t forget the sunscreen.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, but also one of the most preventable. It affects people of all skin tones and the most likely cause is overexposure to ultraviolet light, or more simply put, the sun.
The main types of skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Melanoma, while less common, is the most aggressive, and often referred to as a “silent killer” due to its early metastatic spread. My dad has battled skin cancer multiple times. He’s vigilant about checking his skin for unusual moles, freckles and sunspots, and late last year he noticed a new growth on his shoulder blade. A dermatologist quickly took a biopsy, and the
results confirmed melanoma. Surgery was scheduled to promptly remove the mole and a wide margin of surrounding skin, leaving a six-inch, cross-sectional scar across his back. His medical team is confident that the cancer was caught in time and removed in totality.
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As we head outside and soak up the sun, I can’t think of a better time to share my dad’s story. With his naturally fair skin, he’s especially cautious. He wears baseball caps to shield his face, opts for long-sleeved sun shirts designed to block harmful UV rays, and rarely skips sunscreen on any exposed skin — especially in warmer weather. There’s growing misinformation about sunscreen, with one of the most persistent myths professing that the product — or more specifically, the chemicals in it — can cause cancer, too. This concern was amplified when certain sunscreens were recalled after they were found to contain benzene, a known carcinogen. While the contamination was a manufacturing issue and not an ingredient in sunscreen formulas, the damage was done. Despite repeated assurances from medical experts that sunscreen is overwhelmingly safe and effective, a
wave of online misinformation has fueled an “anti-sunscreen” movement — putting more people at risk just as we enter peak sun exposure season.
ou shouldn’t need persuading, but if you do, I’ll let you talk to my dad.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month — a time when national and local organizations step up their efforts to educate the public about prevention. One such group is the Long Island-based Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign, named in memory of Colette, who died from the disease. Each year, the campaign partners with Nassau County, gathering at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building in early May to deliver a simple but vital message: The safest way to enjoy summer is to protect your skin.
Despite the critics, there is no medical evidence that suggests sunscreen causes cancer. Evidence overwhelmingly informs the public that sun, and artificial forms of UV light such as tanning beds, are the most common culprits. Many different types of sunblock are available — including chemical sunscreens, which absorb into the skin, and physical blocker sunscreens, or “mineral sunscreens,” which act as a barrier on the skin’s surface.
I think it’s important that people make medical decisions they feel are best for them, and use products that they feel safest using. But the truth is if people consistently skip sun protection, they are two to three times more likely to develop skin cancer over their lifetime, compared with those who use sunscreen regularly. Opting to avoid using sunblock out of fear of the chemicals it contains is not only ignorant, but also dangerous.
I’m not a medical professional, just someone who’s watched my dad undergo a number of procedures to remove cancer. If you’re hesitant about chemical sunscreens, I get it — there are plenty of “cleaner” options out there. I use one myself. What matters most is using something, because doing nothing is the real risk.
Women get mammograms to detect breast cancer. Adults over 45 get colonoscopies to catch colon cancer early. So why skip one of the simplest, most accessible tools we have to prevent skin cancer before it starts?
There’s no need to gamble with your health when we have everything we need to make conscious decisions, ones that are far more likely to help you — rather than hurt you — in the long run.
Jordan Vallone is a senior editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.
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As the last Monday in May approaches, many Americans look forward to Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer — a three-day weekend filled with barbecues, beach trips, travel and clearance sales.
But while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying time with loved ones, we must not allow convenience and celebration to overshadow the solemn significance of the holiday. Memorial Day isn’t just a day off. It is a day of remembrance — a national moment of pause to honor the men and women of the United States military who gave their lives in service to our country.
Established in the aftermath of the Civil War, Memorial Day — originally known as Decoration Day — was born of collective mourning. Families and communities across a fractured nation placed flowers on soldiers’ graves, uniting in grief and reverence. The federal holiday was established in 1971. Over time, the holiday expanded to commemorate all American military personnel who have died in service. It is not to be confused with Veterans Day, which honors all who have served, living and deceased. Memorial Day is specifi-
cally for the fallen.
Yet in our modern era, its meaning often gets lost amid the grilling, the chilling and the discount ads. It’s easy to be swept up in the excitement of an extra day off or the first beach trip of the season. But convenience should not breed complacency. Memorial Day deserves more than a casual nod — it demands deliberate remembrance.
Why does that matter? Because freedom isn’t free, and it never has been. The rights we exercise daily — to speak, to vote, to gather, to live safely — were defended by those who never came home.
Behind every headstone in Arlington National Cemetery, and in others across the nation, lies a story of courage, sacrifice and love of country. Behind every folded flag handed to a grieving family is a reminder that someone paid the ultimate price.
To ignore that reality — to reduce Memorial Day to little more than a festive long weekend — is to forget a fundamental part of our national identity. In honoring the fallen, we not only show respect for their sacrifice, but we reinforce the values they died protecting: duty, service, unity, and democratic freedom.
So what can we do differently?
Start small. Take part in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time on Monday, when Americans are encouraged to pause for one minute in silence. Visit a local veterans’ cemetery or memorial. Attend a parade or ceremony in your town. Talk to children and young people about why the day matters. Share a story of a fallen service member. Fly the American flag at half-staff.
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Better yet, turn remembrance into action. Donate to an organization that supports Gold Star families or wounded veterans. Write to an elected official in support of improved services for military families. Volunteer for a group that helps transitioning service members reintegrate into civilian life. Service should not end at the battlefield, and gratitude should not last only one day.
On Memorial Day, we’re not asked to stop living or celebrating. We are asked to remember why we can. We are asked to be present — not just at the picnic table, but in thought and in spirit, connecting with the sacrifices that afforded us this life of liberty.
He was five lengths back, bumped and bruised, as he fought through a crowded pack in the Preakness Stakes, one of horse racing’s biggest events. But Journalism didn’t fold, even when he looked to be down and out. He found daylight in the final turn, charged down the stretch, and stormed past the leaders to win in spectacular fashion.
It was gritty. It was powerful. And it was symbolic.
Because while Journalism the horse crossed the finish line in triumph, journalism the profession is reeling — and falling further behind every day.
In New York, dozens of local newspapers have shuttered over the past year, even in some of the wealthiest commu-
To the Editor:
Not once, but twice, in his column “We must restore Musk’s cuts of the 9/11 health
nities. Trusted reporters have vanished from towns and villages across the state. There’s no one left to sit through school board meetings, follow the money at town halls, or tell the human stories that hold communities together.
The decline isn’t distant. It’s here. It’s happening now. And yet there is still a clear lane for journalism organizations to triumph — if we fight for it.
Last year, New York passed a first-inthe-nation tax credit to support truly local journalism. That policy, now in effect, offers a lifeline to communitybased newspapers. It was made possible by the Empire State Local News Coalition, a nonpartisan alliance of more than 200 local newspapers in New York — including the Herald — that are com-
fund” last week, Peter King made excuses for Elon Musk’s inexcusable, reckless and immoral cuts: 1) “. . . to undo the damage, intentional or not . . . by Elon Musk’s chainsaw cuts”; and 2) “. . . Elon Musk’s misplaced cuts . . . probably made unknowingly . . .”
A reality check, and some honesty, please, about the cruel and harmful effects of
mitted to keeping local reporting alive.
To turn that legislative victory into a lasting comeback, the Empire State Local News Coalition needs support — from readers, businesses, neighbors and anyone who cares about truth, transparency and community camaraderie.
Because while four legs carried Journalism to victory, it’s the Fourth Estate that carries our democracy — and right now, it’s running out of steam.
If you appreciate the work we do covering your schools, government, family, friends and more, then please donate to the Empire State Local News Coalition at SaveNYLocalNews.com/support. With your help, journalism — the one that informs, uplifts and protects — can make a dramatic comeback, too.
DOGE’s very aware and deliberate actions negatively affecting the American people, totally backed up by this administration and Project 2025.
I will never understand why a spade can’t be called a spade when it comes to Donald Trump. As I recall from Mr. King’s columns, he was a good Catholic Brooklyn kid. Well, so
The Town of Oyster Bay proudly joined communities across America in celebrating National Police Week — a time to reflect on the sacrifices, service and heroism of our police officers. Here in Oyster Bay, our appreciation for law enforcement runs deep. From the streets of Massapequa to the shores of Oyster Bay Harbor, residents are showing their support in a powerful way. We have distributed over 5,000 free blue ribbons across our town, tied to trees, fences and lampposts, as bold symbols of unity with the men and women who wear the badge.
These blue ribbons are more than decorations — they are statements of gratitude, solidarity and remembrance.
We remember Detective Jonathan Diller of the NYPD — a son of Mass-
apequa and of Oyster Bay — who was tragically killed in the line of duty last year. Detective Diller’s life embodied everything we honored this week: courage, commitment and compassion. His loss shook our town and our hearts. Yet even in the face of grief, his memory united us. The outpouring of love from his hometown has been both overwhelming and deeply moving, and we will never forget his sacrifice.
LWe also remember NYPD Officer Brian Moore — born and raised in our community — and the 13 brave Nassau County Police Department officers — including Michael Califano — who have died in the line of duty since the department’s formation 100 years ago. Their names and legacies are etched into our hearts and serve as daily reminders of the cost of our safety and the valor required to preserve it.
are more complex, the environment more dangerous, and the scrutiny more intense than ever before. And yet, every day, our officers continue to answer the call, risking their lives to keep our neighborhoods safe.
et’s teach our children that heroes live among us — and wear police officers’ uniforms.
That is why this week was so important. It was our chance to say what should be said every day: thank you. Thank you to the officers who patrol our streets, who comfort victims, who confront danger without hesitation. Thank you to the families of those officers, who shoulder the burden of worry so the rest of us can sleep in peace.
We are especially grateful to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for his unwavering commitment to public safety. Under his leadership, the county has made critical investments in police resources, added new officers to our streets, and ensured that our law enforcement agencies have the tools and training needed to meet the moment. This leadership saves lives and strengthens our communities.
was I, and I am thankful every day that I never lost the strength to call out nonsense when needed, no matter who is involved.
JOSIE MARINO Lynbrook
To the Editor:
Peter King’s demand that “this insanity must end” is too narrow, and made of the wrong people. “We” cannot “restore” anything until the elections next year.
Those who can have bigger bills to fry. “We” empowered MAGA to cut undefined waste, fraud and abuse,
Law enforcement officers today face unprecedented challenges. The job has always required courage, but the threats
As town supervisor, I am proud of the strong partnership Oyster Bay shares with law enforcement agencies at every level. We are fortunate to live in the safest county in America, according to U.S. News & World Report — a distinction that would not be possible without the unwavering efforts of the Nassau County Police Department and our local law enforcement.
which is what they did, and put it all into their current budget. Mr. King’s complaint about the 9/11 fund’s being “seriously threatened” by “misplaced cuts” applies to all items in that bill, and the only way to restore anything begins with dismantling that ugly construction. Fortunately, as of today, that seems possible if 2026 restores sanity to our federal government.
BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre
To the Editor: I take issue with Murad Awahdeh
I invite every resident to display their blue ribbon proudly, to take a moment to thank an officer, and to remember the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Let us teach our children that heroes live among us — and that they wear the uniform of a police officer. May we always honor them not just with words, but also with action — by building a community that respects, supports and stands by those who serve. Because when we support law enforcement, we strengthen the foundation of safety, justice and peace in our town. God bless our police officers, and God bless the Town of Oyster Bay.
Joseph Saladino is supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay.
and Melanie Creps’s opinion piece in the May 8-14 issue, “Cooperating with ICE will not make us safer.” As a son of a legal immigrant, I counted at least 10 mentions of the word “immigrant,” but without the word “illegal” preceding it. Was this an attempt to slant the piece in one direction?
In all my years, I have never seen an outreach toward our own homeless, veterans, mentally ill and addicted like I saw toward people who were allowed to enter our country through the open borders of the previous administration.
I would like nothing more than to see Congress come up with a bipartisan package to make legal immigration more enticing and vetted. What we have now is not only a strain on local budgets, but also the exploitation of these
people working for substandard wages and the subsequent strain on social services.
Allowing self-deportation with the opportunity to come back legally would be the best approach for everybody. With all these companies willing to invest in plants to keep jobs here, and the present shortage of people in the trades, there will be more than enough jobs to be filled, with opportunities for American citizens first, and then legalized immigrants to follow. It would be a win-win for everybody, and also for the Trump administration, by finally addressing a decades-old problem that has never been dealt with properly.
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