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Local opposition to Propel continues Company begins to finalize routing, hire contractors

By JulIA CAPITEllI jcapitelli@liherald.com

The New York Power Authority and New York Transco, co-developers of Propel NY Energy, have finalized the proposed routing of their planned underground transmission lines and hired contractors for pre-construction activities. Residents in affected areas continue to oppose the roughly 90-mile project, set to run across Nassau County into Westchester.

July 17 was the final day for parties to file public comments with the New York State Public Service Commission in support of or opposition to the $3.2 billion project. The PSC must issue a

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on recycling

By JulIA CAPITEllI jcapitelli@liherald.com

Sea Cliff’s Environmental Conservation Commission, Mayor Elena Villafane, Deputy Mayor Nick Pinto and Village Administrator Bruce Kennedy discussed recycling protocol and awareness at the ECC meeting on July 16, before a gathering of about 15 residents.

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“It appears to me that the vast majority of people recycle,” Kennedy said at the meeting. “The question is, are they recapturing everything they can?”

Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need and approve the project’s Environmental Management and Construction Plans before construction can begin.

Several changes in proposed routing have been made. According to Marykate Guilfoyle, strategic communications manager at Transco, adjustments were made based on technical analysis, stakeholder input and the evaluation of alternatives.

Two route refinements were made in Glen Head and Glenwood Landing. The Back Road-toGlen Cove Avenue-to-Glenwood Road segment was adjusted to “eliminate a complex trenchless

Kennedy, who was invited by ECC Chair Fred Black to speak, presented his findings on recycling from a recent meeting with Kevin Nolan, director of operations at Winters Bros. Waste Systems, Michael White, route manager at Waste Management and Waste Management’s public affairs manager, Dan Schaefer. Winters Bros. was acquired by Waste Management in 2024. The companies handle Sea Cliff’s garbage and recycling.

ea Cliff does recycle. The system works best when residents recycle correctly.

BruCE KENNEdy Village Administrator

Kennedy explained Sea Cliff’s recycling process. Recycling is collected curbside and from the Department of Public Works. Waste Management transports it to the Glen Cove Transfer Station, and from there it moves on to the Brookhaven Materials Recovery Facility, where glass is removed. The remaining recoverable material, which can be processed and used to manufacture new products, is sold to manufacturing facilities, while glass is repurposed, meaning used as something other than the form it arrived in.

Currently, roughly 18 percent of the village’s waste is recycled. The village board has been working to increase that percentage for years.

Throughout the presentation, Kennedy offered suggestions on best recycling practices and on how the ECC can help residents recycle properly.

“The system works best when residents recycle correct-

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Grenville Baker celebrates 76 years

Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club hosted An Evening in Bloom: A Night to Inspire, its 76th Annual Gala, beneath a beachside tent at The Creek club. Guests enjoyed cocktails, floral-themed décor, and dancing by the water while celebrating the Boys & Girls Club’s lasting impact on the community.

The 76th Anniversary Gala was a wonderful reminder of what makes this community so special.

Melissa Rhodes executive director, Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club

The evening featured both silent and live auctions with exclusive items and experiences, raising substantial funds to support the club’s mission.

This year, Kim and John Bancroft were honored for their dedicated service. Kim Bancroft, a realtor with Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, also serves on the club’s Board of Directors.

The gala marked 76 years of service and was made possible by the generosity of supporters, sponsors, and friends.

“The 76th Anniversary Gala was a wonderful reminder of what makes this community so special,” said Executive Director Melissa Rhodes. “We are incredibly thankful for the supporters, volunteers, and families whose commitment helps us create life-changing opportunities for the children we serve.”

For more information on the club, their work, and how to get involved, visit GBBGC.org.

—Will Sheeline

John, left, and Kim Bancroft were the honorees at this year’s gala.

Courtesy Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club photos

The money from the gala goes to supporting the club’s after-school and educational programs.

Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club celebrated its 76th anniversary with the fundraiser gala, highlighting how far the organization has come since it was founded in 1970.

We invite you to share your Sept. 11 story with the Herald

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Herald is preparing a special commemorative section that will remember those we lost, honor those who served and examine the lasting impact of that day on our communities.

We want to hear your story.

Were you a commuter, teacher, student, first responder, health care worker, member of the clergy or resident who saw the events of that day unfold? Did you lose a loved one on Sept. 11, or in the years that followed because of illnesses linked to the toxins at ground zero? Were you a child who grew up without a parent, or are you someone whose life and career were inspired by the courage and sacrifice of that day?

Our reporters are also looking to tell the stories behind the local memorials, annual remembrance ceremonies, scholarship funds, charitable organizations and volunteer efforts that commemorate Sept. 11.

We are interested in how Long Island has changed over the past 25 years, from emergency preparedness and public safety to the lasting health effects experienced by first responders and survivors.

If you have a personal story, photos or memories, or know someone whose experience should be shared, we would be honored to hear from you. Your story can help preserve an important chapter

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The Herald is looking for your stories. Above, former Rep. Peter King reflected on the courage of first responders at Seaford’s remembrance last year.

of our communities’ history for future generations.

Contact the Herald by emailing jbessen@liherald.com or jvallone@liherald. com with 9/11 Story in the subject line. Include your name, hometown, phone number and a brief description of your experience. A Herald reporter will follow up with you.

Together, we can ensure that these stories are never forgotten.

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Asset Protection is Inheritance Protection

Two overriding questions govern your choices in an elder law estate plan. First, what will happen to your assets when you pass away? Second, what will happen to your assets if you need long-term care? A comprehensive plan covers both issues. You must protect assets from going to long-term care costs so that the assets may transfer to your beneficiaries instead.

Plan A, and the best protection from long-term care costs, is long-term care insurance. Factors to consider include the daily benefit amount and an inflation rider that keeps pace with the increasing cost of nursing homes. Long-term care insurance also pays for home health aides, which allows you to “age in place,” rather than go to a facility.

If you don’t have, or cannot get, longterm care insurance, Plan B is the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT). Assets that have been in the MAPT for a minimum of five years are protected from nursing home costs and immediately for home care, for

which there is currently no waiting period.

Consider the use of trusts, as opposed to wills, to avoid probate, a court proceeding that occurs when you die with assets in your name alone. It is also much easier to contest a will than a trust. If you are disinheriting a child, it makes sense to use a trust to avoid potential litigation. Generally, trusts save time and money in settling your estate.

You may want to leave your assets to your children in their own Inheritance Protection Trusts, rather than as outright distributions. These trusts protect the inheritance from your children’s divorces, and, when the child passes away, the inheritance goes to your grandchildren, not to your son-in-law or daughter-in-law.

To sum up, an elder law estate plan (1) protects assets from the costs of long-term care, (2) passes assets to your heirs, with the least amount of taxes and legal fees possible, and (3) keeps assets in the bloodline for your grandchildren, and (4) protects the inheritance from your children’s divorces.

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Uncle Giuseppe’s to open Greenvale

Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace will open its newest Long Island location in Greenvale on Aug. 14, bringing approximately 250 new jobs to Nassau County’s North Shore and expanding its presence in the region.

The new store, located at 130 Wheatley Plaza, will officially open following an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Greenvale location is part of the company’s continued expansion across the Northeast, with Uncle Giuseppe’s planning to hire approximately 1,000 employees over the next 12 months as it adds new stores in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The Greenvale marketplace will serve communities throughout the North Shore, including Glen Cove, Greenvale, Roslyn, Old Westbury, Brookville, Oyster Bay and Locust Valley.

The company is hiring both full-time and part-time employees for positions across every department, including deli, meat, seafood, bakery, produce, prepared foods, grocery, cashiering, customer service and management. Uncle Giuseppe’s is also seeking experienced food professionals, including bakers, bread makers, cake decorators, butchers, seafood specialists, pizza makers, pasta makers, mozzarella makers, baristas and chocolatiers.

“Our team members are the heart and soul of every Uncle Giuseppe’s,” CEO and co-founder Carl DelPrete said

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in a statement. “We are a company that believes in made fresh, sold fresh every day in every store, and it takes hardworking, dedicated people who care about the food and care about the customers. We are always looking for the best people to join the team, become part of the Uncle G family, work hard, learn, grow, and be part of something special.”

According to the company, eligible employees receive benefits that include a 401(k) plan with a company match and a 25% employee discount. Select positions, including experienced deli specialists, offer wages of up to $25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Applicants can participate in walk-in interviews at the on-site hiring trailer at the Greenvale location on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or apply online through the company’s careers page.

The Greenvale store will become Uncle Giuseppe’s 13th location. The family-owned specialty grocer currently operates 12 stores across New York and New Jersey and recently opened a location in Bohemia. A second new store is planned to open in Levittown later this year as the company continues its expansion while maintaining its focus on fresh, prepared foods and Italian specialty products.

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Environmental and village projects continue

By JULIA CAPITELLI

kdechter@liherald.com

The Sea Cliff Board of Trustees and Environmental Conservation Commission have been working on projects related to the environment and Village Hall. Updates were provided at the last Board of Trustees meeting and ECC meeting. Here are three things to know.

Village green to be updated

The Board of Trustees is aiming to update landscaping on the green outside Village Hall. When Villafane updated residents at the board’s public meeting on July 13, two contractors had submitted proposals. Village officials and representatives from the tree and beautification commissions heard applicant presentations.

Contractors were asked to identify which elements would be kept in place and which would not. Villafane said that the board would discuss options at the public meeting on Aug. 3.

Resident Jo-Ellen Foti-Murray raised concerns about potential removal of cherry trees on the village green. Villafane said that the plans involve keeping some and removing others and that the plans can be viewed in Village Hall upon request. She emphasized that a contract has not been awarded and options are still being considered.

Village continues to explore composting

While recycling was the main focus at the ECC’s July 16 meeting, composting was also discussed. Metrics from the community composting pilot program were shared. The program, currently resident-run and separate from ECC operations, began in December with 10 families participating weekly. According to ECC member and community composting organizer Laura Russo, the program generates roughly 10 pounds of compostable material per family per week.

Some discussion centered on scaling up the program to include more families. Kennedy and Mayor Elena Villafane raised concerns about justifying which residents would get to participate and which would not. They also reiterated current logistical challenges to a village-run composting program, like space, equipment and limitations the sanitation workers’ contract.

Russo has submitted a business plan for a village composting program, and Villafane suggested setting up an appointment to review it in more detail.

“We have not said ‘No’,” Villafane said. “We’re just saying ‘How?’”

Drain medallions installed

The ECC had been working for months to spread awareness about pollutants in storm drains ending up in Hempstead Harbor.

Chair Fred Black announced at the commission’s meeting on July 16 that medallions have been installed on the village’s storm drains, informing people that what goes in the drain goes in the harbor.

“That includes your Starbucks coffee, the fertilizer from your lawns and plants, any kind of thing leaking from your automobile,” Black said, “so it’s really nice to have them there.”

Black credited Village Administrator Bruce Kennedy and his staff with getting the medallions put in.

For more information on village meetings, visit SeaCliff-NY.gov. The next public conference meeting is Aug. 3.

L.I. Ducks look different for second half

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The Long Island Ducks pitching staff has a much different look for the second half of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball season.

Both ace Trevor Bauer and standout closer Ramon Santos had their contracts purchased by Mexican League franchises, leaving Long Island without its most accomplished and impressive arms but not without optimism.

“We’re very happy for Trevor and Ramon,” Ducks manager Lew Ford said. “They were great for us and earned new opportunities. But we’re doing a lot of good things here. We led the league in homers and ERA in the first half, so we feel pretty good about where we’re at.”

Bauer became not only the face of the Ducks (37-26 in first half for second place in the North Division, including 21-12 at home) but the entire Atlantic League in his abbreviated stint. The former MLB star posted a 5-1 record with a 2.36 ERA and 66 strikeouts to just seven walks in 42 innings of work across seven starts.

“I want to thank the Long Island Ducks organization for giving me the opportunity to be part of the team,” said Bauer, who rejoined his 2024 club, Diablos Rojos, June 22. “I’d also like to thank my teammates, the coaching staff, the clubhouse staff, and everyone behind the scenes who made my time here so enjoyable,” he added. “The support from the fans and the Long Island community has been truly special. We had sold-out crowds at home, packed stadiums on the road, and fans traveling from all over the Northeast just to come watch me pitch.”

Highlighting his stay on Long Island, Bauer fired a no-hitter April 26 at Lancaster and followed with a franchise record 15 strikeouts in a May 12 outing versus Gastonia.

“Trevor exceeded every expectation during his time with the Ducks,” team president Michael Pfaff said. “From his dominance on the mound to his commitment to fans and support of our organization, he made a tremendous impact both on and off the field.”

Five days after Bauer’s departure, Santos was signed by Saraperos de Saltillo. Santos appeared in 18 games this season, totaling an Atlantic League best nine saves with 0.95 ERA and 42 strikeouts across 19 innings.

Ford said Rafael Kelly, who starred in late innings for Hagerstown last season, will take over the closer’s role. The starting rotation is young and talented with Ryan Cardona, Tanner Jacobson, Michael Dominguez and Julian Minaya.

In just the third start of his professional career July 3, Jacobson got the second half started with a buzz by tak-

The Ducks led the Atlantic League in run differential in the first half at plus-117.

ing a no-hitter into the ninth inning of an 8-0 victory over Hagerstown.

The Ducks had a league-best 4.82 ERA in the first half and a run differential of plus-117.

The offense blasted 96 homers, also tops in the league, led by 16 from Jacob Robson and 11 apiece from Jorge Bonafacio and Marcus Chiu. Those three along with Gavin Collins all drove in at least 40 runs in the first half as well. Alsander Womack banged out 75 hits after ranking third in the Atlantic League in 2025 with Charleston.

“This is my fourth season in independent ball and every year whatever team I’ve been on has lost good players,” said Robson, a first-year member of the organization who reached the majors in 2021 with the Detroit Tigers. “We have a great clubhouse here and I feel we have

a lot more in the tank,” he added.”

Ford is also counting on the return of key position players Chris Roller, who leads off, and Anthony Garcia from the injured list to make a difference in the second half as the Ducks chase a playoff berth.

The Ducks set a franchise record July 12 with a dozen stolen bases in a 4-3 win over Charleston. Long Island won eight of its first 11 games to begin the season’s second half on a heater.

“I’m always confident,” Ford said. “We’ve got a good team and we’re here to win.”

Former MLB star pitcher Trevor Bauer left his mark on Long Island with a 5-1 record, including a no-hitter.

Photos courtesy Long Island Ducks

Propel NY moves forward, lacking local support

Long Island Rail Road crossing.” The Glen Head Road-toGlen Cove Avenue-to-Kissam Lane segment was also modified, in response to a “request for reduced magnetic field impacts along Glen Head Road.” And a proposed route in Syosset was adjusted to avoid a residential area, as a result of residents’ feedback.

One modification was made to the Daly Boulevard culvert crossing in Oceanside to “reduce schedule and construction risk.” Another was made on a segment in Uniondale and the Town of Hempstead to “avoid conflicts” with the Hempstead Fire Department and use wider roadways to mitigate traffic.

NYPA and Transco have chosen Hallen Integrated Construction Services, Haugland Group and BOND Civil & Utility Construction Inc. to support pre-construction planning and regulatory submissions.

“These expert contractors are a valuable addition to further the development of detailed construction plans,” Transco President Joris Veldhoven said in a news release.

“Their proven expertise on complex projects and strong track records and relationships in the project communities will result in thorough plans for the upcoming construction phase.”

“Hallen Integrated Construction Services and Hallen Construction are excited to partner with NY Transco and NYPA on construction planning for Propel NY,” Shepard Poole, president and CEO of the Hallen Construction Co. Inc., said in the release. “This project is highly important and greatly necessary for the region.”

Among those who have supported Propel’s joint proposal, filed in April, are state agencies, the City of New York, construction firms, trade unions and some residents. Other residents, school districts, municipalities and elected officials, however, have filed comments opposing the project, which was chosen by the New York Independent System Operator in 2023 as a solution to issues like increased demand on the state’s power grid and reliability in severe weather.

“It’s premature to advance Propel, as it lacks both federal

Some of the proposed routes across Long Island for the Propel NY project have been altered.

and state approval,” said Christine Panzeca, a Glen Head resident and a lead opponent of the project. “This is especially concerning, given that NYISO is aware that the project is not cost-effective and was specifically advised not to pursue it. In addition, more than 70 percent of the parties have not signed the joint proposal, citing significant unresolved deficiencies in issues affecting health, safety, environmental

integrity, route selection, and procedural fairness.”

The Potomac Economics Market Monitoring Unit wrote in a 2023 report that “if the NYISO determines that it must or should select a project, we recommend that it reconsider its recommendation of T051 since it does not appear to be the most cost-effective project.” T051 refers to Propel. Others who have submitted statements in opposition

include environmental groups; U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi; Nassau County Legislators Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and Patrick Mullaney; the North Shore, Roslyn and Syosset school districts; the Village of Sea Cliff; and Supervisors John Ferretti, Joseph Saladino and Jennifer DeSena of the towns of Hempstead, Oyster Bay and North Hempstead, respectively.

“I want to be clear at the outset: I understand the importance of a reliable electric grid,” DeRiggi-Whitton wrote in her opposition letter to the PSC.

“No responsible public official can ignore the need to modernize aging infrastructure, strengthen resiliency, and plan for future demand. However, reliability cannot be used as a blank check to impose a massive transmission project on local communities without fully addressing environmental risks, emergency response questions, construction impacts, and the very real costof-living pressures already facing Nassau County residents.”

—Additional reporting by Will Sheeline.

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Growing the legacy at Maidenbaum & Madmon

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

After more than a year of planning, one of Nassau County’s best-known property tax law firms has officially entered a new era.

Maidenbaum & Sternberg LLP has been renamed Maidenbaum & Madmon LLP, recognizing Managing Partner Amy Madmon’s leadership while reaffirming the firm’s commitment to the clients it has served for decades.

The change became official this month after paperwork was filed with New York state. Firm leaders emphasized that while the name is changing, the attorneys, staff and client-focused approach remain the same.

“It’s exciting and nerve-racking at the same time,” Madmon said. “...We’re excited to officially move forward, but we also want our clients to know that their team is still their team.”

Madmon joined the firm in 2006, after spending two summers as a legal intern. She became managing partner six years ago, and oversees day-to-day operations for a staff of nearly 60 employees while helping guide tens of thousands of Nassau County homeowners through the property tax grievance process each year.

Madmon has spearheaded major technological improvements, including electronic client enrollment, online cli-

ent portals and modernized internal operations. She also developed a streamlined transition program for homebuyers and sellers that helps ensure that property tax savings are properly allocated during real estate transactions.

The firm’s founder, Shalom Maidenbaum, said the name change simply reflects the leadership role Madmon has already been fulfilling. “She’s been responsible for the transition, the growth, our entry into the digital age

and even the A.I. age,” Maidenbaum said. “Now it’s time to put her name on the banner.”

He stressed that the firm wants existing clients to feel reassured that the transition will be seamless. “Amy has already been running operations for the past several years,” Maidenbaum said. “We want our clients to know that nothing is changing in terms of the quality of representation they receive.”

Much of the planning over the past year focused on ensuring that clients

would understand that the firm’s attorneys and staff remain in place. As part of the transition, longtime Partner Ilyse Gellar Sternberg will remain actively involved with clients, particularly those in the firm’s commercial tax practice, while gradually transitioning internal leadership responsibilities.

“We wanted to make very clear that she’s still part of the firm,” Maidenbaum said of Gellar Sternberg. “She’s still working with clients every day.”

The firm, which has earned a reputation as a leader in Nassau County property tax reduction, has also been at the forefront of taxpayer advocacy through several significant legal victories protecting homeowners’ rights to challenge property tax assessments.

“Our goal is continuing to elevate the status quo,” Madmon said. “Our clients come first, and they should feel comfortable knowing the same attorneys, the same staff and the same commitment to service are here.”

For Maidenbaum, adding Madmon’s name to the firm’s masthead recognizes not only her two decades of dedication but also the future of the business.

“I sleep well at night knowing Amy is at the helm,” he said. “She is a consummate professional who will continue our tradition of aggressively representing taxpayers while maintaining the personal touch our clients have always expected.”

Photos courtesy Jake Ascher

Shalom Maidenbaum has renamed Maidenbaum & Sternberg LLP, which is now Maidenbaum & Madmon LLP, recognizing Managing Partner Amy Madmon.

Planning ahead for next recycling contract

ly,” he said.

Kennedy said that the Brookhaven facility accepts plastics numbered 1 through 7, but not Styrofoam. The numbers on plastic products indicate the type of chemical resins used to make them.

ECC member and former Co-chair Laura Russo and Kennedy had different information on how glass is handled. Russo — who said she had spoken with Schaefer; Zachary Sicardi, a recycling coordination aide at the Town of Brookhaven; Will Flower, vice president of Winters Bros.; and Winter Bros.’ former recycling manager, Kenneth Rothwell — was told that, at certain amounts, glass was not recycled at the Brookhaven MRF. Kennedy said that Waste Management sorts glass out of loads of recycling collected before the rest of the material is processed at the MRF, and that glass can be used for other purposes.

Waste Management representatives confirmed to the Herald on Tuesday that glass is sorted out at the Brookhaven MRF.

Resident Amy Marion questioned why conflicting information was received. “I think a little more research is needed,” she said.

Kennedy suggested that residents bring glass bottles and cans to redemption centers and deposit machines in

stores like Stop & Shop that accept bottles and cans in exchange for coins. He added that glass is separated by color at these facilities, and while there is no market for reused brown and green glass, there is for clear glass, which can be used to create new bottles. Brown and green glass, he said, can be repurposed.

“That is the most environmentally

sensitive, appropriate way of dealing with bottles and cans,” Kennedy said.

He emphasized that batteries should never be placed in garbage or recycling because they can cause fires in garbage trucks and waste facilities.

Kennedy said that the ECC can help educate residents by updating public guidance and leading a public awareness campaign on reducing waste. He

added that he and Black have informational materials from Waste Management that they are working to consolidate.

There was some discussion about whether Sea Cliff should revisit its recycling methods. Villafane said that single-stream recycling, where residents can place all recyclables, including glass, in the same bin, was originally explored, with the reasoning that if the process was easier, residents would recycle more.

Dina Epstein, an ECC member, former ECC Co-Chair and a former deputy mayor, suggested that there is a recycling issue at the state level, and that the state should regulate greater separation of recyclables.

“If we are environmentally motivated,” Epstein said, “there should be different compartments, and every municipality should have different compartments for paper, for plastic, for bottles and for metal.”

The village’s contract it had entered with Winters Bros. before the company was acquired by Waste Management expires in the fall of 2027.

“We’re willing to work on a different method of looking at it as we go into the new contract,” Villafane said. “But what people have to understand is we didn’t design the system. We are working within the system that is currently available to municipalities.”

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Village officials and ECC volunteers updated residents on the village’s recycling.

Churches and other historic buildings serving as venues were packed with concert-goers.

Music festival serenades the North Shore

The Oyster Bay Musical Festival returned for its 25th year, bringing classical musicians from around the world to the hamlet and neighboring communities. Performing in beautiful churches and iconic locations throughout Oyster

Bay, Cold Spring Harbor and other North Shore communities, the various performers provided concert-goers with a taste of some of the best classical music in the world.

Vocalists Eduardo Pacheco and Dreya Garcia performed at Christ Church.

Courtesy Rainer DeLalio photos

Violinist Tassilo Probst and pianist Maxim Lando were two of the musicians that played at the Oyster Bay Music Festival this year.

The ‘Symphonic Sails’ concert held at Oakcliff Sailing featured vocalists, pianists, and a range of other musicians.

Pianist Keyi Wang performed solo and alongside others at Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay.

Julia Capitelli/Herald photos

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Suozzi urges legal path for Salvadorans

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi is urging the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for roughly 200,000 Salvadorans nationwide, saying that many of the immigrants he first came to know as day laborers when he served as Glen Cove’s mayor in the 1990s have since become homeowners, business owners and parents raising families on Long Island.

During a virtual news conference on July 13. Suozzi, a Democrat representing Long Island’s North Shore and northeast Queens, called for the administration to extend TPS for Salvadorans and establish a permanent pathway to legal status for recipients who have lived and worked in the United States for decades. Roughly 60,000 Salvadoran TPS holders live in the New York metropolitan area, according to advocates at the conference.

Suozzi said that his support for Salvadoran immigrants dates back to his years as mayor of Glen Cove, from 1994-2001, when many newly arrived immigrants from Central America gathered on street corners seeking work.

“Those folks that have been here since the 1990s and have had legal status since 2001 under TPS … now have their own businesses,” he said. “They own their own homes. Their kids went to school with my kids. They’ve lived great Ameri-

can lives. And they’re central parts of the fabric of our communities.”

Many of the people he met, Suozzi said, have spent more than two decades building lives on Long Island, which makes the prospect of losing their legal protections especially troubling.

Nabil Azamy, an organizer for the Glen Cove Rapid Response Network, said in a written statement to the Herald that Congress and the administration must create a permanent solution before Salvadoran TPS protections expire.

Azamy also criticized what he described as a lack of transparency surrounding federal immigration enforcement, saying that local advocates have been unable to determine how many Salvadoran TPS holders on Long Island have already been detained or deported.

panic Chamber of Commerce, also expressed support for immigration reforms that provide long-term legal certainty while respecting federal law.

“We believe that hardworking members of the Hispanic community who have built their lives here, contributed to our economy, supported their families and respected our laws deserve humane and lasting solutions,” Pinilla wrote. “Our hope is that policymakers will continue working toward compassionate, fair and lawful solutions that preserve families, recognize the valuable contributions of these individuals and uphold the principles upon which our nation was founded.”

to treat people like human beings. The idea of taking people like a young woman who came here when she was 7 years old and is working full time and paying her taxes … and stripping away from them the only life they’ve ever known is just inhuman.”

Suozzi said that several Salvadoran TPS holders declined invitations to take part in Monday’s news conference because they feared being identified publicly if the protections expire.

One who did take part was Jose Urias, a Salvadoran TPS holder and a former Uniondale resident who now owns a real estate and construction business in Massachusetts employing more than 50 people. He said that the uncertainty surrounding TPS is already affecting his company.

“ICE has consistently evaded public scrutiny by concealing who it takes, where they are held and when they are removed,” Azamy said. “That opacity is by design, shielding the agency from accountability at the very moment the public most needs to see what is being done in its name.”

In a statement to the Herald, Connie Pinilla, president of the North Shore His-

Suozzi said he has sent a number of letters to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging the administration to extend TPS or provide another legal pathway for Salvadorans who have no other means of remaining in the country legally. Recipients who have lived in the United States for more than 25 years, he said, would have already pursued other immigration options if they had been eligible for them.

“I agree with the president that we need to secure the border,” Suozzi said. “I agree with the president that we need to deport violent criminals, but we also need

“How can I tell my customer that this government is not allowing me to finish their project because they think that I am a threat for them when all I’ve been doing is working and providing, paying local taxes, federal taxes?” Urias said.

Created by Congress in 1990, TPS allows immigrants from countries affected by armed conflict, natural disasters or other extraordinary conditions to live and work legally in the United States temporarily. Salvadorans first received the designation after devastating earthquakes struck the country in 2001, and the protections have been repeatedly renewed over the past 25 years.

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2026 Summer Bucket List

❑ See a real Lunar Module

❑ Watch a Giant-Screen Movie

❑ Walk the Air & Space Trail

❑ Discover Aviation History

❑ Sit in an Airplane Cockpit

❑ Eat Astronaut Ice Cream

This year, skip the airport lines, expensive hotels, and rising travel costs. America’s 250th anniversary is happening right here in your own backyard.

Join us for a summer-long celebration of aviation, innovation, exploration, and discover with special exhibits, family events, and full-dome ﬁlms on Long Island’s largest screen!

From early air ﬁelds to the Moon, Long Island helped shape America’s story. Come celebrate where history took ﬂight.

Scan the QR code or visit www.cradleofaviation.org/celebrate250 for a complete list of ongoing celebrations and special events.

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STEPPING OUT

Carolyn Miller comes home Authentically country with a local ﬂair

By Abbey Salvemini

In a genre built on authenticity, Carolyn Miller is the real deal. She’s carved her own path into country music, proving that heart, hustle and a powerful story transcends geography. Her sound fuses the honesty of country storytelling with the hooks and polish of mainstream pop, drawing in fans from Nashville to the Northeast and everywhere in between.

For those unfamiliar with Miller, it’s time to get to know the Massapequa native. She perfoms during Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park on Saturday, with her full band, just weeks before the release of her new self-titled EP. She’s steadling expanded her national following while working between Long Island and Nashville.

Miller’s journey into music began early. A former professional child actress, she worked in TV, ﬁlm and theater; graduating from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music with a degree in Musical Theatre. But it was country music that gave her the space to tell her own story. With a voice made for big moments and a pen sharp enough to turn lived experience into lyric, she’s quickly established herself as one of the genre’s rising stars.

Appearing as part of this year’s Huntington Summer Arts Festival is about more than just a concert performance for Miller.

“I want it to just feel like a perfect summer night on the Island,” she says. “I hope families and kids pack a cooler, a picnic, bring lawn chairs and blankets. Kids [can] come dance in front of the stage, friends run into each other and reconnect. Everyone just enjoys a great night of live music together.”

“I think there’s something special about the free community concerts because they just bring together people of all ages,” she adds. “If people leave smiling and singing one of the songs in their heads on the drive home and just feeling a little more connected than when they arrived, then we’ve done our job.”

Her energetic, heartfelt shows paired with her down-to-earth, girl-next-door personality make her instantly relatable to audiences, especially suburban women navigating the beautiful chaos of love, motherhood and modern life.

After taking last year off to become a mother, Carolyn — now mom to a two year-old daughter — is stepping boldly into a new era. Her latest single “Fighting For You” (released May 2025) marks the first in a six-song series that chronicles this next chapter of her life. Balancing vulnerability and strength, it’s a reflection of the grit, grace, and growth that define her story today.

Saturday’s “hometown” performance, her second

‘…Wind on down the road

festival appearance, is a notable stop on her journey.

“Long Island’s always been home,” she reﬂects. “Career-wise, it’s taken me all over the country, but Long Island is where I’m raising my family and where my husband, my daughter and I live. I’m going to have all my family, lifelong friends and people who’ve been following my career for years and even people who have just only recently discovered my music online. Those moments you don’t take for granted and make all the hard work worth it.”

Saturday’s audience will be treated to an early look at Miller’s upcoming EP, a deeply personal collection of songs that marks her next creative chapter.

• Saturday, July 25, 8-9 p.m.

• Huntington Summer Arts Festival, Chapin Rainbow Stage, Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington • Visit huntingtonarts.org for more

“The EP is actually going to be self-titled because I just feel like it’s the most honest representation of who I am today. It’s not just who I am as an artist, but also as a wife and a mom and a songwriter.”

Her background in theater brings an added layer of energy and storytelling to this and every performance.

“I love mixing big sing-along moments and then having stories behind the songs and then some more emotional moments along the way. I like to think of it as just a production.”

Despite spending much of her professional life in Nashville, her musical identity has been shaped by her local roots.

“We didn’t really grow up with country music on Long Island. I always joke that if you don’t like country music, you’ll probably like mine, and if you do like country music, then you’ll hopefully like it too.”

As an independent artist, Miller has developd a following of more than 175,000 across social media while overseeing much of her own marketing and creative direction, between here and Nashville. Over the past year she’es performed at CMA Fest, and has shared the stage with the likes of Carrie Underwood, Lee Brice, Sam Hunt, Ashley McBryde, and Dustin Lynch.

Whether she’s behind a mic, on a stage, or in a writing room, Miller is redeﬁning what it means to be a country artist in 2026: grounded, fearless and fully herself. As she prepares to return to Huntington, Miller urges concertgoers, whether longtime fans or ﬁrst-time listeners, to simply enjoy an evening together.

“It’s free. It’s outdoors, family-friendly. Whether you’ve followed my music for years or you’re just discovering it now, we’d love to have you.”

Led Zeppelin fans, rejoice! Get The Led Out returns with “A Celebration of the Mighty Zep,” two electrifying nights of classic rock, running through June 28. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of Led Zeppelin and brought their music to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians, intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before! Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. Hailed for their powerful tribute to what many consider the greatest rock band of all time, the band always delivers Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Patty Grifﬁn

The singer-songwriter brings her powerful storytelling and unmistakable voice to the stage in support of her latest album “Crown of Roses.” A two-time Grammy winner and Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement honoree, Patty Griffin has spent more than two decades crafting emotionally resonant songs that blend folk, Americana and blues. She’s been praised for her ability to create vivid emotional portraits through music. Known for songs that linger long after the final note, Griffin continues to captivate audiences with intimate performances that celebrate both life’s hardships and its quiet moments of hope. She is joined by special guest Lucy Wainwright Roche.

Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m. $91, $79, $67. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Courtesy Carolyn Miller

The many sides of Carolyn Miller. She’s emerged as one of country-pop’s rising independent artists, blending blend heartfelt storytelling with her singular style.

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

Sunset Serenade

Visit Clifton Park for the fifth installment of the Sea Cliff Civic Association’s summer concert series. Chicken Head performs.

• Where: 70 Glen Ave., Sea Cliff

• Time: 6 p.m.

• Contact: sccivicassociation@gmail.com

JUL 24

Behind the Velvet Ropes

Step into a bygone era with an exclusive, private group tour of Planting Fields Park’s historic Main House, where you’ll be guided by an expert docents on a journey behind the velvet ropes to explore the home’s stunning rooms up close. This immersive experience will deepen your understanding of the Coe family’s fascinating legacy, the iconic estate they built, and the remarkable history that surrounds it. All ages welcome. $18, $17 seniors (62+), $5 children 6-1, children ages 5 and under are free. Registration required.

• Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay

• Time: 11 a.m. and noon, also July 25-26

• Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

On exhibit

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25

Louis Comfort Tiffany:

Artist of the Gilded Age brings together the Nassau County Museum of Art’s unparalleled collection of more than 130 oil and watercolor paintings by one of America’s most celebrated artists. This landmark exhibition marks the first time the museum will present the full scope of its Tiffany paintings — an extraordinary group made possible through a generous, anonymous gift that represents the largest private collection of Tiffany paintings. While Tiffany is best known for his stained-glass windows, lamps, and decorative objects, this exhibition highlights a rarely seen dimension of his artistic practice: the paintings that he personally created at the beginning of his career. Opens July 25, on view through Nov. 8.

• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor

• Time: Ongoing

• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Summer at the Sea

Explore Sands Point Preserve’s natural environment on a guided tour. Environmental educator Hildur Palsdottir leads everyone to the beach to discover the living and non-living things that call our beach home. Explore animal

Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience

Comprising a group of exceptionally talented musicians and die-hard Foreigner fans, Double Vision has perfected the art of bringing 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. Drawing inspiration from Foreigner’s unmistakable sound and stage presence, Double Vision delivers a performance that pays homage to the band’s legacy while infusing their own charisma and enthusiasm. Their commitment to authenticity is matched only by their unwavering dedication to creating an electrifying experience for their audiences. With an impressive catalog of classics at their fingertips, Double Vision transports everyone to an era when arena rock ruled and Foreigner reigned supreme. Each concert is a testament to their musical prowess, transporting fans to a time when anthems were born and memories were made. Double Vision delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess to bring you all the hits from the band that you’ve come to love. With their recent signing to Frontiers Music the band has achieved a milestone as one of the first tribute to secure a record deal. Honoring Foreigner and its audience, they offer a show second to none.

• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

Sunset Serenade

Sea Cliff Civic Association welcomes all to Clifton Park for an evening performance by local band, the Sea Cliff Porch Pickers. This marks the sixth concert in the Sunset Serenade series.

• Where: 70 Glen Ave., Sea Cliff

• Time: 6 p.m.

• Contact: sccivicassociation@gmail.com

Seniors By The Sea

The Sea Cliff Senior Outreach Network invites seniors to Sea Cliff Beach on Thursdays in the summer for an art activity. Guest artists lead activities. Activities are free, and Cliffside Café will offer a discounted senior lunch menu. RSVP required.

• Where: 56 The Blvd., Sea Cliff

• Time: 11 a.m.

• Contact: (516) 671-0080 or twarzer@seacliff-ny.gov

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and insect life, and identify shells and rock formations. Children can dig and sift to explore the world under the sand! This is a vigorous walk designed for all ages. Meet at Castle Gould’s Clock Tower. $15, $10 members; children $5, free for members.

• Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point

• Time: 10 a.m.-noon

• Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901

JUL 29

Sea Cliff Summer Nights

Visit Sea Cliff Avenue for a night of outdoor dining, shopping and live music. The event is held two Wednesdays a month throughout the summer.

• Where: Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff

• Time: 5 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 671-0080

Lights, Camera, Hempstead House

A castle, a campus, a hotel, a Turkish spa – when it comes to movies and television, Sands Point Preserve’s Hempstead House has played them all. While it began as

the Gold Coast home to Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, this architectural marvel has become one of the most versatile media locations of the modern era. Join us for a unique look at the mansion through the lens of Hollywood. See clips from “The Gilded Age,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “The Americans,” and many more — all that inextricably feature Hempstead House — and then tour the very rooms where the cameras rolled. Discover the secrets of how one house can play a hundred different roles and always steal the show!

• Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Pointr

• Time: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; also July 30

• Contact:

sandspointpreserveconservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901

Storybook Studio

Families are invited to step into the pages of beloved children’s books and watch stories come alive through art at Nassau County Museum of Art. In this highly interactive, collaborative workshop, children ages 4–7 and their parents/caregivers will team up to explore literature through tactile crafting, playful mechanics, and creative engineering. Each

session begins with an engaging reading of a celebrated storybook, followed by a hands-on art project that transforms abstract themes into beautiful, functional, and kinetic sculptural objects. This is a true partner class! Come ready to cut, color, tape, and create right alongside your child. $25, one adult and child, members $20. Registration required.

• Where: Manes Center, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor

• Time: 10-11 a.m., also Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug. 19

• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 626-5280

JUL

30 Movies By Moonlight

Visit Harry Tappen Beach for a showing of Disney/Pixar’s “Elio,” under the stars. The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. Presented by the Town of Oyster Bay, movies are shown throughout the summer at different parks.

• Where: Harry Tappen Beach, Glenwood Landing

• Time: 6:30 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 797-7925

Sunset Serenade

Visit Clifton Park for the seventh night of Sea Cliff Civic Association’s summer concert series featuring local acoustic harmony band Love/Peace.

• Where: 70 Glen Ave., Sea Cliff

• Time: 6 p.m.

• Contact: sccivicassociation@gmail.com

Aug

Summer tunes

Matt Pinto performs at Sea Cliff Beach for the seventh installment of this summer concert series, presented by the Sea Cliff Beach Events Committee and the Village of Sea Cliff.

• Where: 56 The Blvd., Sea Cliff

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 671-0080

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Oyster Bay Marine saves man’s life at LaGuardia

By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com

When someone shouted, “Call 911!” in an American Airlines lounge at LaGuardia Airport last November, Marine Corps Lt. Col. Patrick Kelly did not hesitate.

The lifelong Oyster Bay resident, a Lynbrook police officer and Marine Corps reservist, rushed to help an 88-year-old man who had collapsed and become unresponsive. Within moments, Kelly was performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and ultimately helped save the man’s life.

For those actions, the Town of Oyster Bay honored Kelly with a ceremony at its board meeting on Tuesday, recognizing him and other first responders whose quick thinking and training saved lives in three separate incidents.

“I heard somebody say, ‘Call 911,’ and you could tell there was some commotion,” Kelly recounted after the event. “It was obvious immediately in the moment — you could tell this guy was in trouble.”

The incident occurred on Nov. 1 in LaGuardia’s Terminal B, while Kelly was waiting for a flight to New Orleans on military assignment to the 4th Marine Division’s headquarters.

He said he found the man sitting beside his wife on a bench, unconscious. After determining that the man had no pulse and was not breathing, Kelly laid him down and began CPR.

“It was clear that he was in distress,” he said. “I couldn’t feel a pulse. He wasn’t breathing. He wasn’t responsive.”

After several rounds of chest compressions, the man began taking what Kelly described as a single deep, labored breath. A weak pulse returned, and Kelly placed him in a recovery position as the man began vomiting. A Port Authority police officer arrived shortly afterward, followed by emergency medical personnel, who transported the man to a hospital.

Kelly found out later that the man survived.

“I’ve spoken with the wife several times,” he said. “Her husband did make it. You know, he’s not very well, but he is alive.”

Kelly, [//XX//], a member of the Lynbrook Police Department for 13 years, credited his military and law enforcement experience for making his response instinctive.

“There weren’t a lot of folks that looked like they were inclined to get involved, either,” he said. “So it was really right place, right time for all of us to be able to help this guy.”

Kelly served in the Marine Corps beginning in 2004, and joined the reserves in 2011. He recently returned from his fourth deployment to the Middle East, where he took part in Operation Inherent Resolve, in Iraq, as well as military operations against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury. Shortly after he got home, he assumed command of the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, now based at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.

Military service runs deep in Kelly’s

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Notices

VILLAGE OF BROOKVILLE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 104 of the Public Officers Law that the Brookville Board of Police Commissioners consisting of 4 Villages will hold its regular monthly meetings at the Brookville Village Hall located at 18 Horse Hill Road in the Village of Brookville each month as follows:

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family. Relatives in both the Navy and Marines inspired him to serve, he said, and the Sept. 11 attacks reinforced that decision while he was a student at Chaminade High School.

At the town ceremony, Supervisor Joseph Saladino praised Kelly’s decisive action. “His selfless and skilled actions represent the best in all of us: kindness, compassion, the ability to act decisively and courageously when a fellow citizen in need,” Saladino said. “Officer Kelly is truly an American hero.”

While grateful for the recognition, Kelly said he hoped it would also reflects positively on the Marine Corps and law enforcement. “It’s nice to know that you know something like this could bring some attention to those communities,” he said.

Kelly said he also hoped his experience would encourages more people to learn CPR. He urged families to discuss emergency plans and practice basic responses before a crisis occurs.

“You will save someone’s life, potentially, and it could be a stranger, but it could be in your own home, too,” he said. “If they’re important to you, I would recommend making sure you have a good working knowledge of CPR.”

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Kelly was one of several first responders recognized by the town. Bay Constables Sgt. Carmine Montesano and Kim Allstadt were honored for rescuing a missing swimmer near Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Marina in June. Bay Constables Robert Wallace, James Altadona III and William Monjardo were recognized as well, for using tourniquets and other emergency care to save the life of an off-duty Suffolk County police officer who suffered catastrophic injuries in a boating accident in Amity Cut on July 1.

This Notice is Dated: July 12, 2026 Winsome Citarella Village Clerk Treasurer 161314

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SACO I, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-1, Plaintiff AGAINST JEFFERY BETTAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 28, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 57 Parkway Drive, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Roslyn (unincorporated), Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 7 Block: 174 Lot: 12. Approximate amount of judgment $603,836.20 plus

interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #005162/2006. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 SPSJN399 90481 160969

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 14, 2026, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookville, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Brookville, New York, adopted July 14, 2026, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000 to finance a portion of the cost of the construction of a new Village Hall/Police Headquarters building at 195 Brookville Road, Glen Head, New York for the purpose of providing general Village services and police protection

services, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $17,000,000 and appropriating said amount for such purpose, including the expenditure of $6,000,000 of other available funds to pay the balance of said cost,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Brookville, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance a portion of the cost of the construction of a new Village Hall/Police Headquarters building at 195 Brookville Road, Glen Head, Brookville, New York (Tap Map designation Sec. 16Blk. C - Lot 435) for the purpose of providing general Village services and police protection services;

SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $17,000,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000 to finance a portion of said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; and FURTHER STATING that the $6,000,000 balance of said appropriation shall be paid from other available funds, including funds to be received from other villages pursuant to an intermunicipal

agreement for joint police services; however, the Village of Brookville shall have and retain ownership, operation and control of the Village Hall/Police Headquarters building; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is twenty-five (25) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof may be contested: and SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: July 14, 2026

Winnie Citarella Village Clerk Treasurer 161313

Courtesy Patrick Kelly

Lt. Col. Patrick Kelly, right, and was raised in Oyster Bay continues to live in the hamlet with his wife and children.

Protecting our drinking water is a community effort

it’s the hottest time of year on Long Island, and high temperatures mean high water use. From June through September, demand for water surges, driven largely by lawn irrigation and outdoor use. Long Islanders love green lawns, but they come at a cost that many residents don’t fully see: added strain on our water infrastructure and increased stress on Long Island’s sole-source aquifer, the only source of drinking water for nearly 3 million people.

Long Island has no alternative water supply. We rely entirely on a vast but finite underground aquifer system that must meet all residential, commercial and public needs. That makes water conservation not just a seasonal suggestion, but a long-term necessity.

The latest findings from the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection underscore the urgency of the issue. According to LICAP’s 2025 State of the Aquifer report, groundwater levels have shown troubling declines in recent years, particularly following periods of below-average rainfall. As hydro-

logic conditions fluctuate, especially during dry spells, increased pumping to meet peak summer demand puts additional pressure on the aquifer. This is just as much an infrastructure challenge as it is an environmental concern. Every gallon of water that must be pumped, treated and delivered requires energy and infrastructure capacity. During the summer, water providers must operate at peak levels to keep up with demand. That accelerates wear and tear on pumps, wells, treatment systems and water mains, increasing maintenance costs and, ultimately, costs for ratepayers. Simply put, excessive water use today leads to higher costs tomorrow.

Actions taken by residents each day collectively have a profound impact.

ful difference. Following odd/even watering schedules helps distribute demand more evenly. Avoiding irrigation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. reduces waste due to evaporation. Even skipping watering after rainfall can save thousands of gallons per household over the course of a season.

Conservation plays a significant role in mitigating all of these risks. Reducing unnecessary water use — particularly irrigation — can significantly ease the burden on both the aquifer and water providers’ infrastructure. Studies continue to show that lawns only require about one inch of water per week to remain healthy. Yet many residential irrigation systems run far more frequently than necessary, often during the hottest parts of the day, when much of that water is lost to evaporation. Simple changes can make a meaning-

Technology also plays an important role. Smart irrigation controllers, which adjust watering schedules based on realtime weather conditions, are among the most effective tools available, ensuring that landscapes receive only the water they need, helping homeowners save money while supporting broader conservation goals. They ultimately pay for themselves, often within only a couple of years. Some Long Island water providers have rebate programs for residents who make the switch to smart controllers, making them even more cost-effective.

As highlighted in the State of the Aquifer report, conservation works hand in hand with other efforts such as water reuse, source water protection and advanced monitoring to ensure the sustainability of our groundwater resources. These strategies are essential to maintaining the reliability of our water supply in the face of growing demand,

ever-evolving drinking water regulations and changing climate conditions. It’s also important to recognize that conservation is about more than quantity. Reducing excessive pumping helps maintain natural groundwater levels, which in turn supports streamflow and protects wetlands. It limits the risk of saltwater intrusion, which poses a significant threat to Long Island’s coastal communities. These environmental benefits are critical to preserving Long Island’s ecosystems and quality of life.

The responsibility of protecting our aquifer belongs to all of us. Water providers are investing heavily in infrastructure and treatment technologies and planning efforts to safeguard this resource. But they can’t do it alone. Actions taken by residents each day collectively have a profound impact.

This summer, we urge all Long Islanders to be mindful of their water use. Small changes, when adopted by millions of people, can yield significant results. By conserving water, we not only protect a vital natural resource, but also strengthen our infrastructure, stabilize costs and ensure that future generations of Long Islanders will have access to clean, reliable drinking water.

On Long Island, water isn’t just a utility. It is our lifeline, and we all need to do our part to protect it.

Brendan Warner is chairman of the Long Island Water Conference.

Let’s stop student debt from killing the American dream

For generations, the American dream has represented something tangible: the ability to build a stable life through hard work. But for millions in the United States who are burdened by student debt, the dream remains just that: a dream. Nowhere is that more evident than on Long Island, where the average resident carries more than $35,000 in student loan debt and the median home price has surpassed $750,000.

According to the Pew Research Center, one in four Americans under 40 has student debt. Between high interest rates and wages that haven’t kept pace with the cost of living, many borrowers spend decades trying to pay off an education that was supposed to create opportunity, not limit it.

ages 25 and 34 have left the region over the past eight years. Student debt and housing costs are inseparable drivers of that exodus.

Student debt makes the American dream unattainable, or, at best, greatly deferred. Gallup reports that 71 percent of student borrowers delay major life milestones — homeownership, parenthood, starting a business, retirement — because of their debt. On Long Island, those delays have a geographic consequence: 22 percent of residents between

Recent federal policy changes are deepening the problem. The elimination of the Saving on a Valuable Education Plan will push millions into significantly higher monthly payments, a serious hardship for families already stretched thin. For many, even a modest increase in monthly loan obligations can push financial stability out of reach. The answer is not to discourage higher education. A college degree remains one of the strongest predictors of lifetime earnings, and Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce projects that nearly 72 percent of jobs will require some form of postsecondary education by 2031. Low entry-level wages and high monthly loan payments, however, mean that too many Americans will face decades of financial strain.

We can’t keep asking young adults to choose between building a career and building a life.

That trade-off reshapes the labor market in ways that affect us all. Gallup

reports that 51 percent of employees with student debt are seeking new employment, and more than half of job seekers say their loan obligations significantly influence which offers they’ll accept. New graduates feel compelled to chase the highest-paying jobs rather than the professions they’re best suited to, creating workforce shortages in the fields our communities need most. For Long Island employers, student debt is both a challenge and an opportunity. One of the few constructive developments in federal legislation is the permanent extension of tax-free employer contributions to employee student loans. Employers can contribute up to $5,250 annually toward an employee’s student debt with no federal tax burden for either party. Employers of all sizes can implement this support quickly and cost-effectively, strengthening recruitment, retention, and the financial well-being of their workforce.

New York is positioned to build on that progress. Paidly, a platform that empowers employers, borrowers, students and their families to make education affordable, has been working with state legislators to allow tax-free payroll

deductions for student loans and education savings plans. Combined with the existing federal benefit, New Yorkers could direct up to $8,750 annually in taxadvantaged student loan relief — a real and immediate impact for borrowers trying to pay down debt, save for a home or simply stay on Long Island. These solutions are practical, affordable and achievable. Being highly educated and highly skilled should not come with a lifetime sentence of debt. And the 22-year-old who graduates from Hofstra or Stony Brook or Nassau Community College should be able to imagine a future here instead of being forced to leave the moment the loans come due. New York has an opportunity to lead the nation in supporting our workers. By expanding taxadvantaged student loan assistance to the state level and encouraging employers to become part of the solution, we can restore financial stability for working families and make the American dream attainable for Long Islanders.

John Scully is the CEO of Paidly, and Samantha Park is the platform’s content specialist.

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SGiving blood: the gift that cannot wait

ummer is a season many of us look forward to. Families head out on vacation, schools close for the year, community calendars lighten and many of the charitable drives and volunteer activities that fill the rest of the year take a brief pause.

Illness, accidents and medical emergencies, however, never take a vacation.

Every day, hospitals across Long Island and around the country rely on a steady supply of donated blood to care for trauma victims, cancer patients, premature infants, people undergoing surgery and those living with chronic blood disorders. When blood is needed, there is no time to wait for donors to come forward. The blood must already be on the shelves.

That’s why the emergency blood shortage announced by the American Red Cross should concern every one of us. The Red Cross reports that blood donations have fallen sharply since the end of May. That is not a problem that can be solved overnight.

Blood products have a limited shelf life. Red blood cells can be stored for only about six weeks, while platelets, which are critical for cancer patients and others undergoing treatment, last only a few days. A constant stream of volunteer donors is necessary simply to keep pace with everyday medical needs.

Unlike many products hospitals use, blood can’t be manufactured in a laboratory. It can’t be ordered from a factory or

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Peter King is right about America’s leadership

To the Editor:

Re Peter King’s op-ed in last week’s issue, “America must not abdicate its leadership”: King is so right in his assessment. While I’m no expert on foreign affairs, I do think I have a unique perspective on the topic he addresses.

You see, my mother was born and raised in Germany, and was 16 when World War II broke out. My father’s parents were born in Germany, but in 1923 they moved to the United States for the very reason King points out: the Treaty of Versailles left Germany impoverished with little hope. So my father grew up here in New York, but as fate had it, my grandparents decided to move back to Germany in the late 1930s, because Germany was once again a prosperous country.

When the war broke out, my father was drafted into the German army

substituted with another medicine. Every pint comes from a volunteer willing to spend less than an hour giving something that costs nothing but can mean everything to someone else.

It is one of the rare opportunities for an ordinary person to directly save a life.

Most blood donors never meet the people they help. Yet each donation has the potential to help a number of patients. A single donation can help save as many as three lives.

It’s easy to assume that someone else will donate — that someone younger, healthier or with more free time will answer the call. But maintaining an adequate blood supply depends on thousands of people making that same small commitment throughout the year, because the demand for blood remains constant.

If anything, summer brings additional challenges. Increased travel can mean more motor vehicle accidents. Outdoor recreation can result in serious injuries. Construction projects continue. Hospitals remain busy. Every one of those situations depends on blood being available.

Long Island residents and the business community have always demonstrated their generosity during times of crisis. For those who have donated before, now is an excellent time to schedule another appointment if they are eligible. For first-time donors, there may be some uncertainty, but the process is safe,

carefully supervised and generally takes about an hour from registration to refreshments afterward. Most donors say the experience is easier than they expected, and leave knowing they have made a meaningful difference.

Donors of all eight blood types — A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+ and O- — are needed to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. While some blood types are used more frequently than others, every donation strengthens the system that hospitals depend on daily.

This isn’t simply about responding to an emergency declaration. It’s about recognizing that each of us may someday depend on the generosity of someone we’ve never met. Few people expect to need a blood transfusion until an accident, illness or unexpected surgery changes everything in an instant.

When that day comes, no family should have to wonder whether enough blood is available.

Make an appointment to donate blood. The Red Cross collects nationwide, but does not have facilities on Long Island, where New York Blood Centers and other agencies and organizations help meet the need. To learn where to donate, go to AABB.org, the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies, to find an AABB-accredited donation facility.

A single hour you spend giving blood today could mean the difference between life and death for someone in need.

opinions America 250: A republic,

if we can keep it

iwas lucky enough to celebrate our nation’s Bicentennial in 1976, and for those of us who remember that celebration, America 250 feels a little different.

maybe it’s nostalgia, but I remember a year-long excitement that captured the imagination of the entire country.

The commercials on TV, the products in the stores, sports teams — even our local grocer was in on the action. And it wasn’t just the tall ships in the harbor or the red, white and blue decorations that adorned every inch of our neighborhoods. There was genuine excitement about our country and its story.

Schools devoted months to the revolution. Families planned vacations at historic sites. Our town even hosted a North Hempstead Ball, complete with colonial costumes and powdered wigs. By comparison, this year’s America 250 seemed a bit more subdued, but perhaps that’s not a bad thing. Anniversaries aren’t just celebrations; they’re opportunities to reflect on what we’ve

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inherited, what we’ve preserved, and what responsibilities now rest with us.

Two hundred fifty years after 13 colonies declared that governments derive “their just powers from the consent of the governed,” America’s greatest accomplishment is not economic or technological — it’s the ongoing existence of a free people governing themselves.

Benjamin Franklin captured that idea perfectly.

As he emerged from the Constitutional Convention, someone asked: “Well, Doctor, what have we got — a republic or a monarchy?” Franklin responded, “A republic, if you can keep it.”

Bwith a civic optimism that feels less common today.

enjamin Franklin’s words in Philadelphia were a sobering warning.

The genius of his response is that it shifted the burden from the founders to us, the people. The Constitution didn’t guarantee a self-sustaining democracy that would somehow last forever. Instead it created self-government that depends on each generation’s willingness to participate and to preserve what those who came before worked so hard to create.

I know that every era in American history has its divisions and disappointments. But I can’t seem to shake the feeling that many Americans approached the Bicentennial in 1976

the Luftwaffe, as it turns out. It wasn’t until I was in college that he revealed this aspect of his life to me. He had always said he was an American soldier, which was believable, as he had no accent growing up in New York. And we lived in Queens, with many Jewish neighbors, and, understandably, he didn’t want this aspect of his past to get out to the neighbors.

So, the question I would always ask my parents was, how could a great country like Germany allow Nazism to happen? They would offer several reasons, including that in the beginning, most Germans thought Hitler was someone who would implode and eventually go away. And by the time they realized that he wasn’t going anywhere, it was too late. Besides, they were just trying to live their lives and recover from the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles.

But the reason that can’t be ignored was appeasement — King’s central argument in his essay. Like it or not, the U.S. needs to maintain its global leadership as a deterrent to regimes whose goal it is to expand their borders against the will of all other nations. I’m troubled by the administration’s seeming lack of knowledge or respect for history, and how it somehow repeats itself.

I wish members of Congress would speak out more on this topic, and follow King’s advice publicly. While I agree that Europe must increase its defense spending, we need to maintain our role as “global policeman,” because no other country, in my opinion, has the credibility and military muscle to take on this role. Vladimir Putin is not someone who can be trusted. Why we have let him get this far is a reminder that appeasement does not work with evil minds.

WILLIAm FUESSLEr Wantagh

Somewhere along the way, many of us started treating democracy less as an extraordinary inheritance and more as a permanent fixture in our everyday lives. We’ve become more skeptical, and more detached from the civic life that actually holds us together. The most frightening consequence of that is our voter participation. millions of Americans who have a right that generations struggled to secure choose not to exercise it.

And that apathy, I believe, is the greatest danger to our democracy.

You see, some of our most important elections today aren’t being decided in November, but in low-turnout primary contests. In those races, a small number of highly motivated fringe voters are determining who holds office, while the vast majority of everyday voters stay home. When only a small fraction of voters cast ballots, the groups that are more organized naturally wield greater power.

Understand that these candidates don’t in any way represent the positions or the outlook of the majority, but they get to call the shots because their voters

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showed up on primary day. And in cities and states dominated by one party, the primary winner is often the overwhelming winner in November.

It happened just recently in New York City, where three socialist candidates unexpectedly won on primary day with super-low turnouts. In one case, a candidates unseated a longtime moderate incumbent despite receiving just 33,000 votes in a congressional district with over 760,000 people. That means that just 5 percent of that district made an unusual decision that probably doesn’t sit well with the rest of the district. But the result underscores my point, that low turnout gives an outsized role to a small number of people.

It’s not illegal. Nor is it a flaw in our democracy. That’s just how the system works, and radical groups have discovered how to take advantage of the majority’s apathy. In fact, they’re using that same playbook all over the United States. The lesson here is to recognize that political power doesn’t disappear — it’s simply awarded to those who vote.

But let’s get back to Ben Franklin’s sobering warning: the republic is ours, but we have to keep it. And that’s best done by voting — as often as we can. Or we will live to regret our indifference.

Jack Martins represents the 7th State Senate District.

At the Town of Hempstead’s America 250 Celebration, Dominick Critelli, 105, and Christopher Macchio performed.

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