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Postal petition created by irked residents such as mine, have been sent back, and I had a credit card, an Exxon card, and that stateGlenwood Landing resi- ment was sent back.” Resident Donna Edquist dents have launched a petition to have the United States Postal shared her own experience, Service reevaluate the hamlet saying she visited the post for home mail delivery. The office within 15 minutes of receiving notice that her packpetition comes after months of residents reporting age would be trouble getting returned to sender. their mail and She added that she packages. showed the packT he Glenwood age’s tracking numLanding Post Office ber to an employee has a new postmasbut was not given ter, Jennifer Gouthe package nis, as of the beginbecause the P.O. box ning of the year. was written incorSince then, resirectly by one digit. dents have raised Barth described concer ns over having to contact being locked out of billing companies post office boxes, fo r a ch a n g e o f packages not being address as a “huge s o r t e d a n d t h e JEREMy BARTh i n c o nv e n i e n c e. ” removal of a com- Glenwood Landing Not all entities munity bulletin d e l i v e r t o P. O. board. boxes, including Resident Jeremy Barth, who UPS Shipping Tools and Federhas lived in Glenwood Landing al Express. for 42 years, started the petition Edquist said that she has after complaints of mail with- had difficulty getting some out a P.O. box number in the entities to change her address address being returned to send- to her P.O. box number and that er. some companies, like UPS, may “So far now, packages have re f u s e t o s e n d a p a ck a g e been sent back,” Barth said. because her address registers “People’s mortgage statements,

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St. Luke’s Project Renewal takes shape By WIll ShEElINE wsheeline@liherald.com

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is moving forward with plans to renovate its parish and community hall, with air conditioning, new windows and improved accessibility among the priorities for Project Renewal. The project, which has been in development for several years, is intended to preserve the building while making it more useful for the parish and the broader Sea Cliff community. The hall, originally known as Lambert Hall, is the village’s largest indoor public meeting space and has hosted film festivals, arts events, family celebrations and community programs.

Bruce Castellano, a member of the church’s vestry and its buildings and grounds liaison, said the project reflects the hall’s growing role in the community. “It’s the largest indoor space in Sea Cliff,” he explained, “and because it has a real stage and has an adjoining commercial kitchen and all of that, it’s been used by many groups.” The hall’s popularity, Castellano added, has also made its shortcomings more apparent, particularly during the summer. The building doesn’t have central air conditioning, and its existing windows have been replaced twice but still leak, he said. “AC was a priority,” Castellano said, “and the other priority was accessibility.” The first phase of the work will focus on air Continued on page 9

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Q: How does it feel to be back with North Shore for the year?

Dr. Tom Dolan Back-to-school at North Shore By JULIA CAPITELLI jcapitelli@liherald.com The 2026-27 school year began at North Shore School District on Sept. 2, and Tom Dolan has returned as interim superintendent after the departure of Superintendent Chris Zublionis. He will serve in the role throughout the school year as the Board of Education, the search firm School Leadership and community members in the search for a new superintendent. Dolan highlighted students, staff and parents as well as upcoming projects. He also thanked bus drivers, custodians and clerical staff, calling them “unsung heroes.” Q: How was the first day of school? A: Well, there’s two first days. We welcomed the staff back on Aug. 31, and that’s always very

special. It’s good to see them all back…I wore all my Ted Lasso clothes, and I addressed the faulty on opening day as Ted Lasso, and we had a ball doing it, and (Board of Education President) Andrea (Macari) spoke also. The intriguing thing is we both had the same message. It was one of welcome and support and encouragement and outreach…On Sept. 2, we welcomed the students back. (Assistant Superintendent for Instruction CarolAnn) Smyth, (Assistant Superintendent for Business James Pappas) and I got into every building, and that’s where the amazing thing happens. Within 10 or 15 minutes of arrival, students and teachers have just fallen back into the patterns of school. It’s incredible. Within 15 minutes, students are learning, teachers are engaged, and it’s really so affirming how quickly school starts.

A: I continue to be thankfull and honored, and I’m enjoying the word very much, and it feels great. It did take kids coming back to remind me of the excitement that our kids bring. Q: What is something that you are looking forward to this school year? A: There’s a lot of work being done on facilities. Our Director of Facilities, Mr. Matt Backes, is incredibly diligent and optimistic and a moving force to get things done, so I know there’s going to be a lot of work done, not just on the football field, but also by the end of the year after a lot of work, and it’s going to be a lot of work, our baseball fields and the other fields over at the high school. I’m anxious to see that come to fruition. I’m anxious to assist the board and the community on the superintendent search. Q:What are the top three things that you want to see happen across the district? A: Continued academic success in combination with students who are happy to be here, that’s one. Two, a staff that is

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Interim Superintendent Tom Dolan, second from right, joined Principal Eric Contreras and French teacher Evelyn Pommateau to welcome students back to North Shore High School.

Starting a new school year at North Shore Glen Head Principal Thomas Sheehan, Glenwood Landing Principal Bridget Finder, Sea Cliff Principal Megan McCormack, middle school Principal Ryan O’Hara and high school Principal Eric Contreras along with administration, faculty and staff welcomed students back to all five schools as North Shore School District’s year began on Sept. 2. Interim Superintendent Tom Dolan, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction CarolAnn Smyth and Assistant Superintendent for Business James Pappas also visited each school to greet students and staff. High school students were reunited with friends, middle school students prepared to navigate schedules and begin classes and elementary school students were eager to meet their teachers on the first day. Back-to-School Night is set for Sept. 10 at Glen Head, Sea Cliff and Glenwood Landing schools, Sept. 3 at the middle school and Sept. 24 at the high school.

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demanding our attention that we lose sight of what deserves our attention most. There is also another kind of noise we need to be careful not to become accustomed to. We live in a time when hatred and hostility can be heard with alarming frequency. Things that once would have shocked us can, after being repeated often enough, begin to feel ordinary. We hear people being attacked or demonized simply because of who they are. We should never become comfortable with that. Hatred should never become background noise. Perhaps that is another reason the shofar is so powerful. It tells us: Stop. Listen. Pay attention. holom It reminds us to pay attention to our families, our relationships, our values, our community, and our connection to G-d And that is perhaps the most beautiful message of Rosh Hashanah: we can always begin again. We all have things we wish we had done differently. We have made mistakes and fallen short. But we are not defined by our past. The shofar reminds us that every new year brings another opportunity too reconnect, to repair, to grow, and to become better. All we have to do is stop for a moment and listen. For more information about the High Holidays, visit: www.ChabadofSeaCliff.com or call 516-669-3367

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Board of Trustees discuss updates, continue projects By JULIA CAPITELLI jcapitelli@liherald.com

The Sea Cliff Board of Trustees provided updates on issues affecting the village and continued work on projects at its public conference meeting Tuesday night. Propel NY Energy, Toll Brothers and residential battery storage were among discussion topics. The board’s public meeting with a public comment period is set for Monday. Here are three things to know:

Trustees updated on Propel NY Energy

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Battery storage legislation revisited

Village Administrator Bruce Kennedy informed trustees of recent developments concerning the Propel NY Energy project. He discussed village filings, including objections on the first two phases on the project’s Environmental Management and Construction Plans, a motion to dismiss the application and a notice of threshold deficiency on EM&CP Phase 2 citing the village’s land ownership rights in Hempstead Harbor. Kennedy explained that the motion to dismiss was filed because Propel has “failed to establish a current need for this $3.26 billion transmission line.” He also expressed concerns about the health of the harbor. Propel representatives cite grid reliability concerns and a need for more capacity as reasons for the project’s necessity. The New York Independent System Operator chose Propel in 2023 to export wind energy off of Long Island. Several offshore wind projects have since been cancelled.

Mayor Elena Villafane said at the Board of Trustees public meeting on July 13 that the North Shore Country Club property was under contract to be sold to Toll Brothers, a residential developer and home-building company. According to Villafane’s July 13 announcement, roughly 73 acres of the property are located in Sea Cliff, within a residential zone. She said that Toll Brothers was seeking a property-specific planned unit development, allowing 27 homes on the Sea Cliff side. Villafane updated trustees on the situation at the Tuesday night conference meeting, saying the company has submitted a petition to the village and that Village Attorney Brian Stolar was reviewing it for legal sufficiency. Trustees must also review the application and decide whether the plan is satisfactory or if they would like the company to make revisions.

Trustees began drafting legislation to regulate residential battery energy storage systems in March. Between then and June, most of the law’s provisions were determined. Resident Roger Street Friedman submitted comments for trustees to consider. Overall, the village’s residential BESS legislation will closely mirror the New York State code, particularly regarding fire safety measures. Trustees agreed that units over 40 kilowatt hours would not only require a building permit, but approval from the village’s planning board. Units above 80 kilowatt hours would not be permitted as residential units. Trustees agreed to review Friedman’s comments and send any revisions to Stolar ahead of Monday’s public comment meeting. The public hearing for the legislation will be scheduled on Monday night.

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North Shore boys soccer weaved a grandiose 2025 campaign, rolling to a 6-1-3 record in Conference A-2. The Vikings nearly beat eventual Nassau Class A finalist Friends Academy in the quarterfinals. In fact, the Vikings held a 1-0 lead with 10 minutes left before letting it slip away in a 2-1 overtime loss. Four key players have graduated and now playing college soccer, including leading scorer Henry Cardozo at Mount St. Vincent’s. But that doesn’t mean the Sea Cliff/Glen Head program is down and out with a roster of just four seniors. Hardly. Not with a very promising midfielder, junior Emil Samuels, being let loose. “Our division is going to be strong but we’re still very competitive,’’ Vikings coach Mike Bishop said. “We’re young. But I’m not going to say it’s a rebuilding season. I think we can really compete. I’m happy with what I see so far. And it bodes well for next year with sophomores and juniors starting.’’ One of those juniors, Samuels, notched 5 goals and 4 assists for 9 points. He’s a midfielder who may to play some wing to add scoring punch. Samuels scored both North Shore goals in last Friday’s 2-2 season-opening draw with Valley Stream South. Samuels left the Friends Academy game early with an injury and it hurt North Shore’s chances. “We’ll try to push him a little higher on the field to get some more

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North Shore’s Ethan Velasquez clashed with Valley Stream South’s Luke Huczko in last Friday’s season-opening draw. goal contributions,’’ Bishop said. “He’s got vision on the field and is a workhorse.’’ S e n i o r c a p t a i n , L u ke Launer, a winger, may need to mount more goals this season. But Launer isn’t worried

about North Shore’s status. “I think the team is less technical, but we have more grit and want than we did last year,’’ Launer said. “The practices feel different with intensity this year. Even

though we’re less technical because so many good players left, you can tell this team wants it differently.’’ Launer notched 4 goals, 2 assists in 2025. “The biggest part of my game is playmaking,’’ Launer said. “I definitely want to score goals but I want to be the guy on the team that’s setting other people up for success.’’ Joining Samuels at the midfield are junior Vincent Marotta, who is defensiveoriented, and new addition, sophomore Aiden Vazquez. “(Marotta) might contribute goals but he’s very technical, reads the game very well and is a good passer,’’ Bishop said. “He’s really improved since last year.’’ Vazquez moved back to Long Island after spending last year in Texas. “He’s a nice addition to the team, an all-over-the-field-type player,’’ Bishop said. On defense, senior centerback Milton Sierra Velasquez is solid and will assist new goalie, sophomore Alex Lemontowski, who replaces graduated Finn Duffy. Lemontowski is up from JV. “He’s a great keeper to take over the reins,’’ Bishop said. Junior forward Anthony Greco also moves up from JV, where he starred. He will be asked to score goals. Senior Lorenzo Graziosi will pitch i n at m i d f i e l d wh e n h e returns from a back injury. “Scoring goals, I have the pieces but I have to put it all t o g e t h e r, ’ ’ B i s h o p s a i d . “Those three in the midfield are good but we have to figure who’s going to contribute with goals. I might have to push Emil to forward if we’re struggling.”

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Donations coming in support of project conditioning, window replacement and the electrical and mechanical upgrades needed to support those improvements. The second phase is expected to address accessibility, including an elevator, ramps and changes to the passageway between the historic church and the hall. Additional improvements, including storage, are also planned. The church has already begun working with Bryant Liou, a local architecture firm led by William Bryant and Joanne Liu. The firm is helping St. Luke’s develop the plans, identify contractors and navigate the permitting and construction processes. Victoria Bjorklund, who is helping to lead the project’s planning and fundraising efforts as co-chair of the architectural committee, said the church began by asking parishioners, tenants and community members what they wanted to see improved. “We started originally with working on planning what the process would be and what was needed,” Bjorklund said. “We started with questionnaires to all the parishioners, and also to people who are using the parish hall as tenants, or who also may be renting it on an occasional basis for different events like the Love Your Neighbor Project, and we got feedback back from all those people, and it was remarkably consistent.” Then, Bjorklund said, the church hired a professional appraisal company to assess the building and develop estimates for the proposed work. The accessibility improvements are particularly important, she said. Bjorklund recalled a recent funeral at St. Luke’s, when two people in wheelchairs wanted to use the parish and community hall’s bathrooms but faced difficulties moving between the church and the hall. The proposed elevator would connect the street-level

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this mock-up image shows what the proposed new elevator could look like. Adams Street entrance with the upper and lower levels of the hall. The plan also calls for an outside ramp and a more open entrance area, replacing the current narrow passageway with a more welcoming connection between the church and hall. The project’s estimated cost is about $1.9 million, according to Dan DiPietro, the church’s treasurer and chair of the Project Renewal steering committee. The elevator, DiPietro said, is expected to be the most expensive component, because of the wiring and other infrastructure that would need to be relocated. He added that the church is prioritizing the air conditioning and windows because the hall’s use in the summer is limited by the heat. The goal is to have those improvements completed by Memorial Day 2027. The church has formed a stewardship committee to oversee fundraising, and an architecture committee to review technical proposals. The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island has provided a fundraising consultant on a pro bono basis, and Sea Cliff-based consultant J. Krause

Wilson has also offered assistance with foundation grant applications. DiPietro said the initial cost estimates raised concerns, but the response from the community has been encouraging. “We found out that, actually, some people in the community … before we even asked were sending these fairly substantial checks,” DiPietro said. “So that was very morale-boosting to see that happen.” Bjorklund said the church is accepting checks payable to St. Luke’s Project Renewal, and that the funds are being kept separate from the church’s general reserves. “We’ve had people walk into the church with checks in their hands to support this,” Bjorklund said, “and I find it extremely moving that people care so much that, unsolicited, they’re wanting to participate, and to be a part of this.” Castellano said that the church is committed to completing the work without taking on loans, and will move forward as funding allows. “My feeling is always do it right and do less, as finances will allow,” he said. “I’d rather see a couple of major projects done well than more projects done with shoddy materials or to cut corners and costs.” He added that the project’s name reflects the church’s intention to preserve the building’s character while preparing it for future generations. For Bjorklund, the project is also about ensuring that the hall remains a place where the community can gather, and she encouraged supporters to contribute to the project. “Every gift counts, no matter the size,” she said. “Every gift counts because that’s what it means to be a village.” For more information on the project and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, visit SaintLukes-SeaCliff.org.

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Over 20,000 fans packed into the fields in front of the theater in Eisenhower Park.

Flo Rida brings the hits and the heat to the park Grammy-nominated rapper Flo Rida brought his catalog of chart-topping hits to Eisenhower Park on Aug. 31 as part of Nassau County’s free summer concert series. The concert, presented by Nassau County, featured Flo Rida as the headliner, with DJ duo Quantum Cor opening the show. The performance was held at 7 p.m. at the county park in East Meadow and was free to the public. Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, has been a fixture in pop and hip-hop music for nearly two decades. The Florida native broke onto the national music scene in 2007 with “Low,” featuring T-Pain, which became a massive crossover hit and spent 10 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. The song helped introduce Flo Rida’s signature blend of hip-hop, dance and pop music to an international audience. “Low” was featured on his 2008 debut album, “Mail on Sunday,” and became one of the defining hits of the late 2000s. His success continued with a string of songs that became staples of radio, clubs and parties, including “Right Round,” featuring Kesha; “Club Can’t Handle Me,” featuring David Guetta; “Good Feeling”; “Wild Ones,” featuring Sia; “Whistle”; “I Cry”; and “My House.” Located in the heart of Nassau County, Eisenhower Park encompasses hundreds of acres and draws residents from communities across the county. Its summer concerts give Long Islanders an opportunity to see established performers without traveling into New York City or purchasing tickets to a traditional arena or theater show. The Aug. 31 performance continued that tradition with an artist whose career has produced some of the most commercially successful pop-rap songs of the past two decades. For Nassau County residents, the concert also brought a major national act practically into their backyard, with Eisenhower Park serving as a regional e n t e r t a i n m e n t d e s t i n at i o n wh i l e remaining deeply connected to the surrounding community. —Jordan Vallone

Flo Rida brought his catalog to Eisenhower Park as part of Nassau County’s free summer series. The ‘Low’ and ‘My House’ entertained a pack house at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.

Valentina Peranzo, 10, and Kyleigh Hegarty, 10, were among fans in the crowd.

At points during the show, Flo Rida hopped off stage and interacted with fans in the crowd.

County Executive Bruce Blakeman clapped along during the performance.

Residents advocate for home mail delivery as invalid unless she calls and confir ms her address. She added that in the past, Disney refused to send MagicBands, needed for park entry, hotel access and secure payments, to her address. “I actually had to have them sent to a friend,” Edquist said. “They sent them to somebody who wasn’t even me. They were willing to send them to another person but wouldn’t send them to my address.” Edquist’s daughter, Kelsey, is mailed books by publishers to read and review. Her clients also pay her by mailing her checks. Edquist claimed checks have been returned to sender or remained at the post office without being placed in the P.O. box and without communication. “It turned out there were seven or eight checks totaling like eight or $9,000,” she said, “just sitting there and had been sitting there for two months.” Amy Gibbs, USPS spokeswoman for Long Island and Queens, wrote in an email that addresses on mail and packages should follow a four-line for-

mat, including the P.O. box number on the third line. Glenwood Landing has not historically had home mail delivery because it has had f e w e r t h a n 7 5 0 d e l iv e r y addresses per route, the number required by the USPS to deliver mail directly to homes. Residents are assigned to the postal service’s Fee Group E for P.O. boxes, meaning they are given the smallest possible P.O. box that accommodates their volume of mail for free. Additionally, they are part of this fee group because they live within a zip code boundary administered by a post office, their physical addresses are potential car rier delivery points and the postal service does not provide carrier delivery to homes. Residents like Barth question if Glenwood Landing still does not have enough househ o l d s f o r h o m e d e l ive r y. According to Census Reporter, a site that compiles and presents United States Census data, there are currently 1,615 households in the hamlet. Gibbs explained in a statement that USPS provides all

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Glenwood Landing residents are petitioning for the United States Postal Service to consider the hamlet for home mail delivery. customers with one free form of delivery, which can include carrier service to a mailbox or a no-fee P.O. box. She added that once the postal service determines the type of delivery it will provide to a delivery area, it does not change it. “In the case of Glenwood Landing, the Postal Service decided many decades ago that we would provide delivery to Glenwood Landing residents and businesses through no-fee Post Of fice Boxes,” Gibbs

wrote. “We have no plans to change the established type of delivery in Glenwood Landing.” Barth said he has been in contact with U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi’s office about the issue. He added that the petition’s purpose is to urge the postal service to do a fact-finding survey to determine whether the hamlet qualifies for home delivery. The petition is online at Change.org, and a physical copy at Glen Head Hardware.

The online petition has 282 signatures as of press time. Additionally, Barth pointed out how the community has changed over time. Glenwood Landing regularly received steamboats stopping in Hempstead Harbor at a dock near the intersection of Glenwood Road and Shore Road for several decades, beginning in the late 19th century. The hamlet was also a site of industrial development in the early 20th century. “The area isn’t an old steamboat industrial area anymore,” Barth said. “It’s matured, and I think we need postal delivery, and the only way to do that is get the postal service to review the area and verify that it meets their requirements.” Edquist said she would “love” to have home mail delivery and that she thinks the petition is a good idea. “I know it’s going to take a while,” she said, “but I think it’s worth fighting for at this point.” The petition can be found at Change.org/p/request-for-maildelivery-11547.

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Mike Reinhart, deputy commissioner of Nassau County Parks & Recreation, Debbie Pugliese of the department of human services, Barbara Harris, and Michael D’Ambrosio, Nassau County’s deputy commissioner, at the summer show.

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Music from one of the defining girl groups of the 1960s came to Eisenhower Park when Barbara Harris, an original member of The Toys, took the stage for a noontime concert Aug. 12. Harris performed at the park’s Parking Field 1 as part of Nassau County’s summer concert programming, giving Long Islanders an opportunity to hear a performer whose career stretches back more than six decades. Harris is best known as a member of The Toys, the New York-based pop trio that rose to national prominence in the mid-1960s with “A Lover’s Concerto.” Harris began singing in churches before moving to Queens when she was 11. While in high school, she sang with a group of young performers that eventually evolved into a trio with Barbara Parritt and June Montiero. The three became The Toys and signed with DynoVoice Records. The group found its biggest success in 1965 with “A Lover’s Concerto,” written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell.

Fans line danced to the hit, ‘Love Train.’

Drawing its melody from the classical “Minuet in G major,” the song climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold more than 2 million copies. The Toys followed the hit with “Attack!,” which reached the Billboard Top 20 in 1966. During their years together, The Toys appeared on popular television music programs including “Hullabaloo” and “Shindig!” and toured with singer-songwriter Gene Pitney. They also appeared in the 1967 film “It’s a Bikini World,” performing “Attack!” Although the original group disbanded in the late 1960s, Harris continued performing, carrying the music that first brought The Toys national attention to audiences decades later. Her Aug. 12 appearance at Eisenhower Park offered Nassau County concertgoers a midday dose of 1960s pop and a chance to hear music from one of New York’s homegrown vocal groups. —Jordan Vallone

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Bring the orchard home Apple picking season arrives By Karen Bloom

here’s something quintessentially fall about wandering through an orchard, basket in hand, in search of the perfect apple. As September settles in, we wait for the air to turn crisp and the leaves to begin their colorful transformation. Meanwhile local orchards are coming alive with the sights, scents and flavors of harvest time. There are baskets to fill, cider to sip and plenty of reasons to gather family and friends for a leisurely day outdoors. Apple season typically stretches well into October, giving plenty of time to visit a nearby orchard and bring home a bounty of crisp, juicy fruit. And with dozens of varieties to choose from, there’s an apple for every palate and practically every recipe. For eating fresh, look for favorites such as Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Macoun, Empire and Gala — varieties prized for their crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor. For baking, apples such as Cortland, Empire, Rome, Granny Smith and McIntosh hold their own in pies, crisps, cakes and other autumn favorites. Mixing several varieties can add even more depth of flavor to a dessert. Some apples are particularly well suited to sauces and other dishes. McIntosh and Paula Red, for example, soften beautifully when cooked, while Cortland’s flesh resists browning, making it a natural choice for salads and other recipes where appearance matters. Of course, no orchard outing is complete without fresh-pressed cider — another quintessential taste of the season. Whether you enjoy your apples straight from the tree, baked into a warm dessert or transformed into a savory dish, there’s no better time to celebrate the harvest. So fill your basket, head home and get cooking. These delicious recipes are a perfect way to savor the season, one apple at a time.

Dutch Apple Pie

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as a scrumptious ending to a meal, or even as a snack. Crust: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening • 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water Filling: • 8 cups sliced cored peeled apples • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Topping: • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary). Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap flattened round of pastry in plastic wrap, and refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling. Heat oven to 400° F. On surface sprinkled with flour, using floured rolling pin, roll pastry dough into circle 2 inches larger than 9-inch pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side and being careful not to stretch pastry, which will cause it to shrink when baked. Trim overhanging edge of pastry

1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired. In large bowl, toss filling ingredients. Pour into pie plate, mounding apples toward center. In medium bowl, use pastry blender or fingers to mix butter, 1 cup flour and the brown sugar until a crumb forms. Sprinkle evenly over top of pie. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar on top. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until pie crust and crumb topping are deep golden brown and filling begins to bubble. Transfer to cooling rack to cool.

As summer gives way to fall, head to the garden and celebrate the timeless cycle of planting, harvesting and renewal. Families can dig into the season, get hands in the soil and discover the traditions that connect people, plants and place at Planting Fields Park’s Community Garden. Join Shane Weeks and Tecumseh Ceaser of the Metoac Indigenous Collective for a hands-on morning exploring Indigenous gardening practices, the cultural importance of native plants, sustainable harvesting techniques and the vital tradition of saving seeds for future generations. The experience then continues in the garden, where participants help replenish the soil with nutrient-rich local seaweed before creating native wildﬂower seed balls to take home. It’s a fun way to support pollinators and carry the garden’s spirit of growth into your own backyard.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-noon. Information available at plantingﬁelds. org or call (516) 922-9210. Planting Fields Park, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay.

Apple-Berry Crisp

Crumbles and crisps offer the flavor of homemade pie without the fuss of making pastry. • 5 Golden Delicious or Rome apples, peeled, cored, and sliced • 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, blueberries, cranberries or raspberries • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1/3 cup unsifted all-purpose flour • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 5 tablespoons butter • 1/3 cup quick rolled oats Note: If using cranberries, add two tablespoons more brown sugar to apple-berry mixture, since cranberries are especially tart. Heat oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a 1 1/2to 2-quart baking dish. In large bowl, combine apples, berries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; toss to blend. Place appleberry mixture in prepared dish. In medium-sized bowl, combine flour, salt, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly; stir in oats. Sprinkle mixture over apples and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is crisp and golden.

‘The Rocketman Show’ Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson — Elton John’s official stunt and body double for various “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour projects. Hand picked by Elton and David Furnish, it was Rus’ own live Broadway-esque production “The Rocket Man Show” that got him noticed. Rus storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, killer vocalist, fierce piano player. His painstaking attention to detail includes wearing spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984.

Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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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 presents 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. This exhibit highlights a rarely seen dimension of his artistic practice: the paintings that he personally created at the beginning of his career. Through Nov. 8. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

McLovin’ Full On Get Down! Visit Still Partners for a night of music with New York City-based DJ McLovin’. McLovin’ hosts themed dance nights and community events. • Where: 225 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: stillpartners.com or call (516) 200-9229

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Remembrance Ceremony

The Village of Sea Cliff invites the community to gather for a ceremony honoring those who died and first responders and others who answered the call of duty on Sept. 11, 2001. Join the village at Stenson Memorial Library to remember, reflect and pay tribute. • Where: 281 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff • Time: 8:46 a.m. • Contact: (516) 671-0080

Gold Coast Garden Tour Step back in time at Planting Fields on a 60-minute guided walking tour through the history of this magnificent Gold Coast estate and its extraordinary gardens. The landscape at Planting Fields includes a remarkable collection of rare plant specimens, champion trees, and increasingly important natural habitats. It embodies the grand legacy and vision of W.R. Coe and renowned landscape architects and designers such as the Olmsted Brothers and A. Robeson Sargent. The tour also includes a brief stop outside the new Oudolf Garden, where guests can learn about the internationally acclaimed designer’s vision for the site. $18, $17 seniors, $5 ages 6-17.

• Where: Pirie Park, Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff • Time: 8 a.m. • Contact: GoodVillage. BetterWorld.org.

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Tunes with Carlos Pavan

Sea Cliff Arts Council welcomes all to an afternoon concert by Argentine composer Carlos Pavan. Pavan, based in New York since 2000, combines folklore rhythms with jazz and classical concepts.

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Michael Carbonaro returns with Wonderboy, his all-new live tour from the star of truTV’s “The Carbonaro Effect.” Packed with audience participation, sly improv, and his signature reality-twisting illusions, Carbonaro delivers a high-energy, laugh-filled experience for all ages. Part magician, part comedian, all mischief-maker —Wonderboy is where magic is the superpower, laughter is the sidekick and reality doesn’t stand a chance. The multi-talented actor-magician-comedian has built a career turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Best known for his hit “The Carbonaro Effect,” he’s made millions laugh in astonishment by blending quick-witted comedy with jaw-dropping illusions in everyday settings. Now he delights everyone with his newest adventure, Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy — a tour where audiences discover him as the Hero of Mischief, in a world where magic is the superpower and laughter is the sidekick. An accomplished actor, he’s appeared in “Law & Order: SVU,” “CSI: Miami,” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” among other projects. As a magician, he’s been named Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts and is the sole recipient of the Copperfield Prize, awarded for elevating the art of magic itself. A performing magician • Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington since his youth, Carbonaro studied experimental theater at New York University with the • Time: 7:30 p.m. aspirations of entertaining audiences through a variety of theatrical mediums, including hidden-camera magic, which he later showcased frequently on late night TV, prior to his own • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com series. Bringing wonder, mischief and magic to the stage — reality doesn’t stand a chance.

• Where: 86 Roslyn Ave., Sea Cliff • Time: 2 p.m. • Contact: seacliffartscouncil.org

Welcome to Sea Cliff The Sea Cliff Civic Association hosts its annual Welcome to Sea Cliff party. The festive gathering welcomes new residents to Sea Cliff, including greetings from the mayor, trustees and civic association president. • Where: TBD • Time: 4 p.m. • Contact: AnnMDiPietro@gmail.com

Fall Fun Fest • Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay • Time: 11 a.m.-noon, also Sept. 12, through October • Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

Falaise Tour Visit Sands Point Preserve’s cliff-side French Norman-style mansion, which was the residence of Captain Harry F. Guggenheim and his wife, Alicia Patterson, founder of Newsday. Explore the exquisite artwork, antiques, and furnishings inside one of the most inviting mansions on the Gold Coast. • Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point • Time: Varied times, also Sept. 1213, Sept. 18 and 20 • Contact: sandspointpreserve conservancy.org or call (516) 5717901or call (516) 333-0048

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Sea Cliff Arts Council hosts a performance by singer-songwriter and Antigone Rising lead singer Nini Camps and local guitarist and music teacher Frank Ferrara. They explore the intersection of traditional Cuban music with American blues.

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Join a team of expert guides from the North Shore Audubon Society for small group tours through Sands Point Preserver’s diverse habitats in search of migrating bird species as well as those that thrive here through year-round. Adults only; geared for birders of all levels and experience, including those with none. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required. International Coast Cleanup Day follows. • Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point • Time: 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. • Contact: sandspointpreserve conservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901

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Join certified guide Linda Lombardo on an Ecotherapy Walk at Sands Point Preserve. The theme is Celebrating the Fall Equinox. Ecotherapy, also known as Forest Bathing, is not simply hiking in the woods, or a walk on a beach. The focus is on connection and relationship, allowing the heart to open to the beauty of the natural world, and at the same time, understand our belonging in that world. Register for individual walks or a series of three. $135 for series of 3, $120 members; $49 per session, $44 members.! • Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point • Time: 10:30 a.m. • Contact: sandspointpreserve conservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901

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Longest Table Love Your Neighbor Project invites folks 21 and older for its second neighborhood musical chairs potluck. $25 per chair. • Where: Roslyn Park, Sea Cliff • Time: 4 p.m. • Contact: lynp.org

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Join the Good of the Village Association for the sixth annual golf tournament, beginning at Pirie Park. Proceeds support Sea Cliff’s libraries, museums and public spaces. Breakfast at Matt’s Deli and lunch at K.C. Gallagher’s.

Celebrate the season with a day of family-friendly fun at Sands Point Preserve’s annual festival. Kids can enjoy pumpkin painting, face painting, puppet shows, animal presentations, family games and bird-watching activities with the North Shore Audubon Society. Live music, photo opportunities, visits with Oriana the Harvest Bubble Fairy and adoptable pets from the NCSPCA add to the festive atmosphere. Food trucks, local honey and an Autumn Market will also be on site (food and market purchases are additional). $45 per car, $40 members. • Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point • Time: Noon-4 p.m. • Contact: sandspointpreserve conservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-AR13, -againstHARRY E. HUNT, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on September 26, 2018, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-AR13 is the Plaintiff and HARRY E. HUNT, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 21, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 16 THE BOULEVARD, SEA CLIFF, NY 11579; and the following tax map identification: 21-A-31. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT SEA CLIFF, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 010293/2015. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161868 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, NA, successor to The Bank of New York Trust Company, NA, as trustee, for the Chase Mortgage Finance Trust Multi-Class Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-S3, Plaintiff AGAINST Horace Patrick; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 10, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 6 ,2026, at 2:30PM, premises known as 2502 Cedar Swamp Road, Glen Head, NY 11545. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 17. Block: 14 Lot: 1. Approximate amount of judgment $1,785,886.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601382/2018. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Willis Carman, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 25, 2026 For sale information, please visit Servicelinkauction.com or call (866) 539-4173 91246 162044 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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The resolution provides that the faith and credit of the Village are irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable; that an annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year; that the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds authorized by such resolution, including renewals of such notes, is delegated to the Village Treasurer; that all other matters, except as provided in such resolution, relating to the bonds authorized, including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed in such resolution and the manner of the execution of the same and also including the consolidation with other issues, and the authority to issue such obligations on the basis of substantially level or declining annual debt service, is delegated to and shall be determined by the Village Treasurer; and that this LEGAL NOTICE shall be published. A summary of the bond resolution follows: BOND RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2026. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,298,994 BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK AND RELATED APPARATUS, IN AND FOR SAID VILLAGE. The period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is twenty years, pursuant to subdivision twentyseven of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. THE FULL TEXT OF THIS BOND RESOLUTION IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK LOCATED AT 300 SEA CLIFF AVENUE, SEA CLIFF, NEW YORK, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

Dated:Sea Cliff, New York September 9, 2026 Sarah Beaudin Village Clerk 162251

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of Village of Sea Cliff, Nassau County, New York (the “Village”), at a meeting held on September 8, 2026, duly adopted the resolution summarized below, subject to a permissive referendum. The resolution provides that the faith and credit of the Village are irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable; that an annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year; that the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds authorized by such resolution, including renewals of such notes, is delegated to the Village Treasurer; that all other matters, except as provided in such resolution, relating to the bonds authorized, including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed in such resolution and the manner of the execution of the same and also including the consolidation with other issues, and the authority to issue such obligations on the basis of substantially level or declining annual debt service, is delegated to and shall be determined by the Village Treasurer; and that this LEGAL NOTICE shall be published. A summary of the bond resolution follows: BOND RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2026. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $275,000 BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF A HEATING,

VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT THE VILLAGE HALL, IN AND FOR SAID VILLAGE. The period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is ten years, pursuant to subdivision thirteen of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. THE FULL TEXT OF THIS BOND RESOLUTION IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK LOCATED AT 300 SEA CLIFF AVENUE, SEA CLIFF, NEW YORK, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. Dated:Sea Cliff, New York September 9. 2026 Sarah Beaudin Village Clerk 162250 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Sea Cliff Date: September 22, 2026 Time:7:00 pm Place:Village Hall, 300 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York Subject: Application of Giuseppe Adragna, 212 Downing Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, to construct a swimming pool and a 1,000 square foot sports court, which requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 138-1703(B)(2)(b) to permit a pool to be located within 19.1 feet of a steep slope area, where a minimum of 30 feet is required, (b) 138-1703(B)(3), to permit the pool to be located 15 feet from western side yard property line, where a minimum of 30 feet is required, and (c) 138-516, to permit a 1,000 square foot sports court, where the maximum permitted size is 500 square feet. The proposed pool also requires a special permit pursuant to

Village Code §138-1703(A). Premises are designated as Section 21, Block 222, Lot 81 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Application of Charlie Emmanueldis, 10 Tanglewood Lane, Sea Clif, New York, to construct first and second story additions, which require a variance of Village Code §138-614.1, to permit a floor area of 5,136 square feet, where a maximum of 4,582 square feet is permitted. Premises are designated as Section 21, Block 85, Lot 14 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Application of Richard and Sarah Regan, 86 Lafayette Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, to construct first and second story additions and a garage, which construction requires a variance of Village Code §138-514.1, to permit a floor area of 5,699 square feet, where a maximum of 4,821.75 square feet is permitted. Premises are designated as Section 21, Block 83, Lot 12 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Application of Frank Thomas and Mariah Honecker, 89 15th Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, to construct a 2 story addition and a front porch, which construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 138-405, to permit lot coverage of 34%, where a maximum of 30% is permitted, (b) 138-408, to permit a front property line setback of 17 and 9 feet, where a minimum of 20 feet is required, (c) 138-411, to permit an easterly side yard setback of 4.5 feet, where a minimum of 10 feet is required, (d) 138-413.1, to permit an encroachment into the height-setback ratio, and (e) 138-414.1, to permit a floor area of 1,497.6, where a maximum of 1,200

square feet is permitted. Premises are designated as Section 21, Block 150, Lot 641 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Application of Cynthia McFadden as Trustee of the Cecilia Palmadesso Trust, 5 Grove Street, Sea Cliff, New York, to construct 1st and 2nd story additions, which construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 138-511, to permit an egress window to be 11.3 feet from a side property line, where a minimum of 15 feet is required, (b) 138-513.1, to permit an encroachment into the height-setback ratio, and (c) 138-514.1, to permit a floor area of 1,940 square feet, where a maximum of 1,650 square feet is permitted. Premises are designated as Section 21, Block 192, Lot 55 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. [Re-opened] Application of Jeremy LeRoux, 358 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, to construct a swimming pool and retaining wall, which construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 138-405, to permit lot coverage of 31.4%, where a maximum of 30% is permitted, (b) 138-1703(B)(2)(b), to permit a pool within 30 feet of a steep slope area, and (c) 138-1703(B)(3), to permit a pool 15 feet from a rear property line, where a minimum of 25 feet is permitted. The proposed pool also requires a special permit pursuant to Village Code §138-1703(A). Premises are designated as Section 21, Block 127, Lot 315 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 (3) business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. Dated: September 8, 2026 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 162248 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BROOKVILLE 18 Horse Hill Road Brookville, N.Y. 11545 516-626-0973 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Architectural Review Board (ARB) of the Incorporated Village of Brookville, NY on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 immediately following the 6:00 PM Planning Board public hearing(s) at the A.H.R.C. at 189 Wheatley Road in Brookville. The Architectural Review Board will be hearing the following applications: 1. Zhao, 121 Wheatley Road, Brookville, NY New patios, walkways, retaining walls, pavilion, tennis court and running path The above applications are on file at the Village Office, 18 Horse Hill Road, Brookville, and may be viewed Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. until the time of the hearing. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. September 3, 2026 Edward Haleman Chairman 162249

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hether it’s the war in Iran, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s expansionism or the continuing threat of Islamist terrorism, the United States and the world are faced with crises from multiple directions. This should be a time when nations with common values and interests forge a united front, no matter our policy differences or personality clashes. The most significant example of this unity occurred at the close of World War II, when the U.S., Canada and the countries of Western Europe put aside historic differences and rivalries to unite against the common threat of world communism emanating from the Soviet Union by forming NATO, which became the largest and most successful military and governmental alliance in human history. After centuries of conflict, including World Wars I and II, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans, NATO ultimately caused the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, and prevented the inva-

sion of one country by another on the continent of Europe for 75 years, until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. As the world’s lone superpower, the U.S. was the main force within NATO, providing troops on the ground in various countries, a nuclear umbrella for all of the organization’s members and, most important, our credibility and commitment. The member countries were of course also essential to NATO’s success, coordinating their military units under an American Supreme Command and pledging unity. No wonder it has been Russian President Vladimir Putin’s long-held dream to somehow bring about NATO’s dissolution. NATO demonstrated its commitment to stand united when it responded so quickly and forcefully to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Though no other NATO country was attacked and there was no war on European soil, countries responded with troops, courage and ability. Great Britain, Denmark, Canada, Poland and Italy would suffer casualties at a per-capita rate which approached our own. Previously, in the successful Operation Desert Storm against Iraq in 1991, countries such as Britain and

France sent troops to fight alongside American forces. NATO did, however, develop lingering deficiencies. Its over-reliance on the United States led to a continuing failure by member countries to meet their financial commitments to the alliance. I recall being at a meeting in London with Britain’s defense minister as far back as 1997, where he acknowledged the fear of NATO’s becoming a “paper tiger.” It is to Present Trump’s credit that he effectively saved the alliance by pressuring its member nations to pay up. Trump’s more recent actions, however — his threats to take Greenland from Denmark, engaging in a tariff war with Canada while referring to it as our 51st state, his exchange of insults with Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, and his attack on Pope Leo— have only weakened NATO. Similarly, Trump’s withdrawal of troops from Poland and Germany, and cuts in aid to Ukraine, have raised doubts about American credibility and reliability. Also damaging to the alliance was the failure to coordinate strategy with NATO countries before beginning the war against Iran. (This was so contrary to the close cooperation I saw between American

s strong as we are, maintaining alliances is vital to our national security.

and British generals when I had visited Afghanistan.) This has resulted in Britain’s refusal to provide its minesweeping capability to Trump in the Strait of Hormuz, and Meloni’s denying us use of air bases in Italy. These actions, on both sides, are shortsighted, and counterproductive to everyone. There is no doubt that the United States is the superpower and indispensable partner in the alliance. It is also true that our relationship with NATO, and our actions and level of support for Ukraine, South Korea, Taiwan and Israel, are watched carefully by our adversaries China, Iran, North Korea, Al Qaeda and ISIS, as well as by our allies and friendly nations such as Japan and the Philippines in the Pacific and Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. As strong as the U.S. is, maintaining alliances and international support is vital to our national security. Isolationist policies such as America First and Fortress America have failed us in the past, and we can’t afford to rely on, or even experiment with them again. We live in an ever more dangerous, threatening world. We cannot risk America First becoming America Alone. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

What our government once was, and what it is now

’ve just finished watching a threehour documentary on the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt titled “Rendezvous With Destiny.” It highlights the accomplishments of one man and provides us with a refreshing reminder of a time in history when our leaders led and the people benefited from their selfless labors. When you have sat through hours of commentary by brilliant historians and seen the priceless film footage, it’s impossible not to think about the current state of our country and its leadership. I’ve had the good fortune to spend 29 years in public service at the local and state levels. I’ve rubbed elbows with some of our nation’s most gifted politicians, and witnessed their accomplishments as a spectator and firsthand. The more you witness the history of our multiple governments, the more you realize how our current government is no longer capable of serving the people who desperately need it. I have no issue

with the people from both parties who provide us with services in our counties, towns and villages. But I am saddened by our federal system, which serves only itself. The U.S. Congress is trapped in a state of gridlock. Years go by and not one bill is passed that helps the people who need it. The House and Senate managed to pass a bill that provides tax relief to the wealthy and robs the poor of health care coverage and food benefits. Members of Congress who voted for the so-called Big, Beautiful Bill try to portray it as a tax-cutting law, but on closer examination, it helps only those who need no help. One provision of the bill provides some tax relief for suburban homeowners by raising the cap on deductions for state and local taxes from $10,000 to $40,000 through 2029. Many members pledged to stop Congress from insider stock trading, but the bill failed to even get a floor vote, thanks to pressure from some of the more senior members. The voters took note of the failures of Congress in recent months by kicking 16 members from both political parties off

the ballot. We are six months into a war with Iran that has robbed us of our extensive inventory of key weapons and put us in danger if we were to have any conflict with China or Russia, our sworn enemies. We have insulted our NATO allies, who are being criticized for failing to join the battle in Iran, even thought they were never consulted. The price of gasoline continues to spike due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic. There is little or no chance that there will be any compromise before Election Day, and some incumbents will suffer for this travesty. With prices still high, health benefits being cut for 12 million people and another 7 million losing the benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, President Trump keeps insisting that affordability is a Democratic hoax. In the midst of this national economic crises, the president has ratcheted up his personal war with Canada by imposing 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods. Tariffs work both ways, and American consumers will pay more for toilet paper, plywood and other crucial products.

he nation is juggling lots of challenges, but the president is fixated on other things.

While our country faces crisis after crisis, our ally Ukraine is being bombarded by hundreds of Russian drones. The Ukrainians have waged a successful four-year battle against the Russian invasion, but they now faces the possibility that North Korea will enter the conflict with thousands of troops. Europe is doing its share, but it appears that Trump doesn’t want to offend Russian President Vladimir Putin by offering Ukraine more assistance. Our nation is being forced to juggle numerous challenges, but the president is fixated on building his White House ballroom as well as a ceremonial arch near Arlington National Cemetery. He is also accelerating his efforts to put his name on our currency and a number of public buildings. The more we watch documentaries on Roosevelt and former Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, the more we are struck by the contrast between what government once was, and still should be, and what it is now. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Twenty-five years later, we remember

ept. 11, 2001, remains a defining moment for anyone who lived through it. For some, it is remembered in exact detail — where they were standing, who they were with, what they saw and the moment they realized that life as they knew it had changed forever. For others, particularly those born after the terrorist attacks, it is history. They learn about it in school, see photos and videos and hear stories from parents, grandparents and teachers. But 25 years later, the challenge for all of us is the same: How do we remember Sept. 11 in a meaningful way, and how do we help those who continue to live with its consequences? In the middle of unimaginable horror, people helped one another. Strangers carried strangers. First responders risked their lives for people they did not know. Communities opened their doors. Ordinary people performed extraordinary acts of courage and kindness. Long Islanders were in the thick of 9/11, as volunteer fire departments from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, many with FDNY firefighters, raced to the site. Baldwin’s Bob Beckwith, a retired city fireman, responded, and three days later stood with President George W. Bush atop the rubble in a defining image of the attacks’ aftermath. Roosevelt High School students creat-

ed a memorial garden honoring two graduates who died at ground zero. Students at Deasy Elementary School, in Glen Cove, made stuffed animals for children who lost parents in the attacks. Scouts from across Suffolk collected 153,000 bottled drinks in 70 hours for rescue workers. The attacks brought a sense of insecurity and a horrifying realization that we could not control what was happening around us. Nearly 3,000 people were killed at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, including 497 Long Islanders. Families lost parents, children, siblings and friends. First responders ran toward danger, and countless others demonstrated extraordinary courage simply by helping strangers. In the succeeding years, children grew up without mothers or fathers. Some followed in their parents’ footsteps, becoming police officers, firefighters or other public servants to honor those they lost. Grandchildren were born who never had the opportunity to know the people whose names are spoken every Sept. 11. For many families, the anniversary isn’t simply a day on the calendar. It can bring back memories, grief and questions that never fade away. That is why remembering matters. Memorials, ceremonies and the simple

act of saying the names of those we lost are vital ritual. We remember everyone who died, we remember those who died later from illnesses connected to their work at ground zero, and we remember the families that were left behind. The anniversary is a day for reflection and service — much like Memorial Day and Veterans Day, when we pause to recognize sacrifice and those who served something greater than themselves. Honor their memory through action. Help a neighbor. Support a first responder or veteran. Visit a memorial, take part in a community service project, or teach a child why Sept. 11 still matters. Children should learn about that day in age-appropriate ways, understanding both the tragedy and the remarkable response of people who came together. These lessons are important. Twenty-five years is a long time. But it is not long enough to forget. So say the names. Remember the lives. Honor the families. Thank those who responded. Support those still suffering. And then do something good. The Herald’s 9/11 special section seeks to do just that. Through the memories and experiences of people who lived through or lost someone on that horrific day, and were forever changed, we hope to show that Sept. 11 isn’t just something that happened 25 years ago. It is part of our history, and part of our present.

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letterS We were unified after Sept. 11. What’s happened since then? To the Editor: The aftermath of Sept. 11 was a lost opportunity for this country to be much stronger and united. For a very brief time, we grieved, suffered, and consoled one another, despite differences in race, ethnicity, religion and politics. At the time, the feeling was that we had taken a quantum leap in our tolerances and respect for one another. For many, a spiritual awakening was activated to strengthen our resiliency as well. Who would believe the shelf life of this unity would expire in so short a time? This teaching moment was fleeting, and in many ways has been forgotten. We are now more divided politically, led by our two parties. We are angrier in our discourse, often misinformed, and less patient with our differences. We attack the

person, not the ideas. We are more distrustful — and in many cases, the mainstream media plays their role in this. The sadness is that we could have been better

as a country, but regressed to our darker side. TONY GIAMETTA Oceanside

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s the 2026-27 academic year gets under way, it’s a good time to get motivated for the challenges and opportunities ahead, whether you’re a student, a parent or a teacher like me. The next nine to 10 months will be a time of growth, and include the occasional hurdle that will require us to employ old and new knowledge and skills. It would certainly help to be inspired by someone as you take on a new year. Well, how about an entire team? I have been a professor of sport management for 21 years, 16 as a full-time professor at Farmingdale State College. I am also a huge sports fan. And in that time, not one team I closely follow — the New York Jets, Mets, Knicks and

Georgetown University basketball — had won a championship. That is 83 years of futility. Tack on the years since the Mets won in 1986, that’s another 20 years and another 80 seasons of no championships. That is a lot of losing. In fact, A.I. told me that the odds of none of my teams winning a title in 40 years was extremely low, roughly 0.44 percent. So you can imagine how strange, and great, it feels now, as I approach a new school year with a Knicks title under my belt. Teaching sports management, I find a lot of motivation in working with students who are going to be the future leaders in this growing industry. But have I felt joy? Not really. To see your favorite teams lose year after year — and my teams seemed to lose a lot of painful games — sapped the joy out of being a fan. I’ve always felt like an out-

sider in the world of fandom, jealous of others around the country whose teams achieved their ultimate goal. We’re New York fans, for God’s sake. We deserved better! Well, 2026-27 is shaping up to be very different. The magical playoff ride that started for the Knicks in April and culminated with an NBA championship in June continues on for us fans. At least it does for me. Frankly, though, I’m not sure what that means, or how I should behave at school. After spending the past few months fist-bumping and high-fiving strangers in the street, in restaurants, on the train and on the subway, do I now continue that in the classrooms and hallways at Farmingdale? Can I keep saying, “Knicks in five!” as I do to my wife, members of my extended family and my best friends — but now to students and fellow professors? I sure hope so.

an I keep saying, ‘Knicks in five!’ now to students and fellow professors?

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Turns out that urge is likely very normal. According to Todd Rogers, a professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School who leads the Fandom and Social Connection Initiative, “Fandom is a very communal phenomenon and has the potential to increase the quantity and quality of our relationships.” All I can say is that I’m hyped. I have an energy now that I realize has been absent for the past 21 years. I know that I’ve always given students my best, but the effort was devoid of the joy that comes with cheering with thousands of other New Yorkers who share the beauty of being a sports fan — connection, camaraderie and community. I don’t ask students who their favorite teams are, but I’m confident that many I’ll interact with this year are Knicks fans, and that they’re hyped as well. And that will make this year unlike any other. Sarbjit Singh is an associate professor of sports management at Farmingdale State College.

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