Courtesy Wantagh School District Wantagh High School students visited the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in March — one of several educational initiatives funded by the first Warrior 5K, which helped make the trip more affordable for students.
By CHARlES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
The Wantagh School District will once again commemorate Sept. 11 with its second annual Warrior 5K, an event intended to help students and teachers forever remember the events of that day.
This year’s run will take place on Sept. 14 on the Wantagh High School track. According to Principal Paul Guzzone, last year’s event attracted around 1,000 people, not all of them runners.
“When we first met up as a group to formulate this initiative, we thought we would only get 400, 500 people to sign up, and we thought that would be a good first experience,” Guzzone recalled. “We ended up with over 800 runners.”
The first run came after the district partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation — a public charity that honors veterans and first responders — to help send Wantagh high juniors to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in Lower Manhattan in 2023. There students learned about the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and the sacrifices of many of those who died that day. The experience left a lasting impact on students and faculty alike, according to Guzzone, and inspired the district to find local ways to honor those who died on 9/11 or in the years since, from related illnesses. After the trip, the high school faculty formed a committee to organize an event to raise money for future museum visits, a senior scholarship, and the creation of a CoNtiNued oN page 7
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Throughout the summer, Wantagh’s Thursday Night Live block party has brought families together for evenings filled with games and music, also allowing the area’s small businesses to showcase their wares.
Held along Railroad Avenue, the second annual event gives local shops — both new and established — a chance to connect with the community in a festive setting.
Iand sell at the block party. The store has been in operation for 20 years, and new ownership took over about 10 years ago.
t’s such a great opportunity for kids and families to get out.
Hosted by the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce, the July 17 event drew mostly families with young children, who had a blast on the inflatable obstacle course, played games, and explored vendor booths. The block party also will take place on three dates in August, continuing the celebration of Wantagh’s close-knit spirit.
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Carissa Alfieri, of What A Girl Wants, in Wantagh, and her coworker, brought over a dozen jewelry pieces to display
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“I feel like maybe it makes it a more desirable neighborhood to live in, just to see that there’s more going on in the neighborhood,” Alfieri said. She said the block party has given the business exposure within the community, and it has gained a few wonderful customers. She didn’t expect the heat that day, but said she will try to make the remaining dates. Workshop, owned and operated by Kristen Estela, is a new craft and event studio that opened three months ago at the site of the block party. Estela said the event has given her business exposure and allowed the community to become acquainted with the location.
“I think it really just brings everybody together,” Estela said. “Wantagh is a very community-centric town. And for us, it’s nice to, especially dur-
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Seaford High School students Matthew Kind and Michael Kofod have been appointed as ex-officio members of the Board of Education, giving students a voice at board meetings for the 2025–2026 school year.
The Seaford School District is adding a new perspective to its Board of Education meetings with the inclusion of student representatives. Class of 2026 President Matthew Kind will serve as the district’s first ex-officio student board member for the 2025–2026 school year, with junior Michael Kofod as the alternate.
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Matthew and Michael were sworn in at the July 9 reorganization meeting and will attend all regular board business meetings, with Matthew providing student updates and Michael filling in as needed.
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Both students have strong leadership backgrounds—Matthew leads the senior class and serves on several committees and sports teams, while Michael participates in student government and plays three sports.
Matthew said he is “prepared to advocate for and speak on behalf” of students, while Michael hopes to “strengthen the connection between students, board members and administration” through communication and collaboration.
Shoppers explored a wide variety of handcrafted items, antiques, and collectibles at a summer vendor fair hosted by Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh on July 20. The event featured exhibitors offering everything from new merchandise to unique bargains, presented by local merchants and individual sellers.
Held in the temple’s auditorium, the fair welcomed visitors with free admission and brought together people from across the South Shore in search of unique finds and special items to take home.
— Charles Shaw
Everyone knows that you may surrender a life insurance policy at any time for the “cash surrender value”. However, a better option may be a “life settlement” which pays more than the cash surrender value.
In a life settlement, you sell the policy to a third party instead of cashing it in. Here, the payment will be something greater than the cash surrender value but less than the death benefit. The buyer assumes the policy, pays the premiums and receives the death benefit.
There are many reasons why people want to cash in their policy. Paying the premiums have become a burden, they no longer need or want the death benefit or the money is needed for some other purpose.
There are some tax advantages to cashing in as well. Any money paid into the policy as premiums comes back to the seller tax-free (since the money used to pay the premiums was already taxed).
The purchaser of the policy will
determine the amount they are willing to pay for the policy based on the amount, if any, of the cash surrender value and the age and health of the seller. Since there are numerous companies out there you may “shop around” for the best offering. Some companies offer a “life settlement calculator” where you may go online, plug in all your information, and receive a quote within twenty-four hours.
You may hear of the term “viatical settlement” when exploring the issue of whether or not to cash in your policy. Viatical settlements generally pay more than life settlements but are limited to terminally ill policy holders with less than two years of life expectancy as determined by a medical professional.
Finally, if you want to do the best you can with your policy, but do not have the time or inclination to shop around, there are “life settlement brokers” who, for a fee, will do the shopping for you.
Around $180 was reportedly stolen at a & Eleven on East Meadow Avenue in East Meadow on July 11
Two property line stakes were reportedly stolen from a residence on Jackson Avenue in Seaford on July 8.
Ten cases of beer were reportedly stolen from a Stop & Shop on Merrick Road in Seaford on July 16.
Two women reportedly stole four pairs of sneakers at Famous Footwear on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown on July 17.
A bicycle was reportedly stolen on
South Lane in Levittown on July 19. arrests
Kerry Schumeyer, 46, of Farmingdale was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at a Target on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown on July 14.
The front windshield of a car parked on Saucer Lane in Levittown was reportedly damaged on July 9.
The front door frame at a residence on Old Farm Road in Levittown was reportedly damaged on July 22.
A Queens man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for a violent 2020 incident at The Home Depot in Levittown that left a store employee with permanent wrist injuries, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced.
Joshua Mitchell, 29, was convicted in May of assault, grand larceny and other charges related to the incident, which began as a shoplifting attempt and escalated into a serious assault in the store’s parking lot.
According to prosecutors, Mitchell was seen on June 17, 2020, placing 91 high-value plumbing items into a large bin in a shopping cart and attempting to leave the Hempstead Turnpike store without paying. The merchandise was valued at more than $3,300.
When an asset protection officer confronted him near the exit, Mitchell allegedly pushed the cart into the employee, then fled through a different exit and drove away in a Hyundai Elantra with fake Pennsylvania plates.
A kitchen designer employed at the store followed Mitchell into the parking lot in an attempt to stop him. Prosecutors said Mitchell drove toward the man, striking him and launching him into the air before fleeing the scene.
The victim suffered multiple injuries, including fractures to his wrist, shoulder tears, and permanent damage that required three surgeries. Despite treatment, doctors later determined
that he would not regain wrist mobility or grip strength.
“The victim was only trying to do the right thing, and everyday tasks are now anything but that because of this defendant’s reckless and criminal actions,” Donnelly said in a statement.
“The sentence handed down today reflects the serious harm this defendant caused, and the consequences of doubling down on a crime.”
Mitchell was arrested in Laurelton, Queens, on Sept. 24, 2020.
Following a jury trial in May, he was convicted of first- and second-degree assault, leaving the scene of an incident resulting in serious physical injury, grand larceny and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
He was sentenced by Judge Howard Sturim to 22 years in prison with five years of post-release supervision. Prosecutors had recommended the maximum sentence of 25 years.
“Joshua Mitchell will spend decades in prison not only for theft, but for a violent act that left an employee of The Home Depot with permanent physical damage,” Donnelly said in a statement. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Bureau Chief Alexander DePalo and Assistant District Attorney James Taglienti of the Vehicular Crimes Bureau.
Mitchell was represented by Alain Massena, Esq.
By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale Sept. 26 to 28 and preparations are in full swing for one of golf’s premier international events.
After three years of planning, work to install viewing stands, including two triple-deckers and eight double-deckers, with some flanking the first and 18th fairways, bleachers, hospitality tents and a large merchandise area began May 19 and will continue up until the first practice round Sept. 23.
“We’re expecting 50,000 fans per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” 2025 Ryder Cup Director Bryan Karns said during a press conference held at Bethpage Black July 24. “Living in New York for the past few years and attending Jets, Yankees and Mets games, it’s an incredibly passionate fan base. Any time a major championship has come to Bethpage, the crowds have been remarkable. Fans are going to understand this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and they’re really going to value what it means to attend a Ryder Cup.”
Half a million fans registered for a lottery system used to purchase tickets said Evan Crowder, PGA of America Operations Manager. Tickets for the three scoring rounds of the tournament are sold out, though a handful remain for the Sept. 23 and 24 practice rounds.
Renowned for its degree of difficulty and rich history that includes hosting the U.S. Open (2002 and 2009) and PGA Championship (2019), Bethpage Black will have a slightly different look for the Ryder Cup with the tee box of the first hole — a 430-yard, par-4 — moving 30 yards closer to the pin and about 20 yards to the north for a clearer path to the green.
“The five most important holes at the Ryder Cup are the first, and 15 through 18 where the majority of matches are decided is set up incredibly well,” Karns said.
Added Kenny Kurzendoerfer, 2025 Ryder Cup Operations Manager: “This is where you want to be as a fan, where the first tee box and 18th green are in close proximity. It’s definitely a bucketlist moment to experience the first tee at a Ryder Cup. It’s truly unlike anything you’ve seen before in golf. I’ve been lucky to be a part of a few of them now and it still gives me chills.”
In terms of transportation to and from the course for fans, Jones Beach lots 4 and 5 will serve as the main public parking areas where shuttle service will be provided to Bethpage. Shuttles will also run from both the north and south side of the Farmingdale LIRR station, Crowder said. There will also be a ride-
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The Ryder Cup dates back to 1927, when the inaugural matchup was held at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts. Initially a contest between the United States and Great Britain, the format expanded in 1979 to include players from continental Europe. The U.S. played host to the event in 2016 and most recently in 2021.
The event features 28 matches across three formats – foursomes, fourballs, and singles. Teamwork and strategy are essential to winning.
Although the 12-player rosters for both teams have yet to be announced,
some of the top U.S. players include Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, and Collin Morikawa, with Europe featuring Rory McIlroy, Rasmus Hojgaard, Matt Wallace and Tyrrell Hatton.
The U.S. team selection is based on a points system, where points are awarded based on performance in PGA Tour events and major championships. Automatic qualifiers, with Scheffler already being one, will be the top six in points after the BMW Championship on Aug. 17. Captain Keegan Bradley will select the remainder of the roster Aug. 27, Karns noted.
memorial at the high school. They settled on a 5K run, and the inaugural event took place last September, raising around $50,000 to support those initiatives, Guzzone noted.
The funds helped the district achieve several goals related to Sept. 11 education. Most notably, they reduced the cost of the museum trip from $100 to $20 per student, and as a result, about 130 students and faculty members visited the memorial in March. Guzzone described it as an “amazing experience,” and said the district was happy to ease the financial burden for students.
“That really should be a rite of passage for every child,” he said of the trip. “Keeping that alive is going to be really important.”
As for the memorial at the high school, roughly $30,000 has been set aside so far. Guzzone said the project is expected to cost around $100,000, and will likely take about five years of fundraising. It is currently in the early planning stages, with renderings in development.
“We want it to be tasteful,” the high school’s assistant principal, Christopher Widmann, said. “We want to honor the people from the community who were lost that day.”
The Wantagh Warrior 9/11 Committee awarded five $500 scholarships to graduating seniors in June. The success
the district to launch a new initiative, a teacher grant program. Teachers in the district can apply for grants of up to $500, with a total of $3,000 available. The funding is intended to support classroom efforts to promote literacy and education focused on the events of 9/11.
According to Widmann, the inaugural run was a community effort, involving PTAs, local businesses and community members who teamed up to support the runners.
“That was so rewarding for us,” he said. “It really became an event that a lot of people from the community came to be part of. That really got us excited, and we said, ‘Well, I guess we’re going to have to keep doing it.’”
This year’s Warrior 5K is once again sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, along with Orlin & Cohen Sports Medicine and the Wantagh 6-12 Association.
Guzzone said he expected a larger turnout this year. He took part in last year’s run, and described it as an emotional experience.
“It becomes an emotional moment, because you realize you’re doing something bigger than just school,” he said. “It’s bigger than yourself. It’s bigger than teaching. It’s just big.”
This year, the 1K Fun Run will begin at 8:15 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9 a.m. For more information, visit wantagh-
ing the summer, when people aren’t seeing each other at school every day, to be able to come down and to reconnect with their friends.”
With a focus on the children that day, Workshop offered free-to-use Play-Doh and blocks, and raffled off prizes. She appreciated how much the community values the block party.
“I’m glad it’s gaining a little bit more traction,” Estela said. “I think it’s a really positive thing to have the kids come down and to be able to hang together.”
Tease Hair Bar, which is also new to the site, has its entrance is in the back parking lot, so the business doesn’t receive much traffic from the street. The block party directed people to the back, where the store is located, and visitors then asked about the business. Stylist Grace Conway said customers have come to the shop’s table and purchased party packages and haircuts.
“Today we’re hoping that a lot of kids come, and they’re getting free tinsel,” Conway said. “We have tattoos, face glitter. We are offering braids for a few bucks. But it’s just nice for everybody to come over and learn about tinsel, because everybody loves it.”
Several partygoers said they got a chance to meet people they don’t usually bump into.
“It brings (the community) together,” attendee Linda Sileo said. “You see peo-
ple you haven’t seen in years.”
As a mother, attendee Jackie Zorskas said she appreciated all the offerings for children, and her daughter enjoyed the different vendors.
“It improves it greatly, because you run into people that you don’t see that often,” Zorskas said. “And it just brings everyone together in a really nice fashion.”
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Another attendee, Kristen Walsh, said her favorite part was visiting Workshop. She also mentioned that all the restaurants at the site offered fun things for the children. She hopes to come as much as possible, as long as the weather is nice.
“It’s such a great opportunity for kids and families to get out,” Walsh said. “All the local businesses do a great job of getting everybody together.”
If you’ve been turning up the TV or struggling in noisy conversations, it might be time for a hearing test— and Ear Works Audiolo gy is here to help. With 11 Long Island locations and a team led by Dr. Victoria Kopec and Dr. Toni Zanetti, Ear Works provides compassionate, personalized hearing care for every step of your journey.
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By DARSH MIRCHANDANI Intern
Dozens of Long Island residents gathered at Mulcahy’s in Wantagh for a new financial literacy event aimed at helping W-2 employees improve their long-term financial outlook through real estate and income diversification.
Titled The Working Class Guide to Getting Rich, the event, which took place on July 20, was organized by Peter Grosso, a Ronkonkoma resident and former union ironworker who shifted to a career in real estate following a serious injury on the job. Grosso suffered a fall while working on the construction of Citi Field, which led to a long recovery period and years spent on Social Security Disability. Once back on his feet, Grosso pursued real estate and eventually founded RE/MAX Integrity Leaders.
The event’s primary audience included working professionals such as teachers, firefighters, nurses, construction workers, and other full-time employees who may not have access to formal financial education. Grosso said his goal was to share information and strategies that he wishes he had known earlier in his career.
“I started in the trades and had no exposure to these ideas,” Grosso said.
“This event is about providing people with tools to improve their financial future, even if they are starting with limited resources.”
The program featured several speakers with direct experience in applying
real estate strategies to build personal wealth. Matt Viccaro presented on house hacking, a method of using government-backed FHA 203k loans to purchase and live in multi-family properties while collecting rental income. Vic-
caro began his journey with under $10,000 and now invests in multiple properties.
Sal Rizzolo, who started his career as a barber and now works in mortgage banking, discussed the long-term advantages of purchasing rental properties early and how to invest with minimal out-of-pocket costs. Vanessa Johnson, a former corporate accountant, shared her experience leaving a six-figure salary to focus on real estate investing. She emphasized the use of private money lending and explained how everyday individuals can raise capital and finance property deals without traditional bank loans.
Topics throughout the day included flipping houses, managing rental properties, building partnerships with coworkers or family members, and using creative financing strategies. The event also touched on basic tax planning and asset protection.
In addition to the speaker sessions, Grosso introduced Blue Collar Empire, a new online platform designed to provide ongoing support, resources, and networking for those interested in wealth-building strategies tailored to working-class professionals. The community will offer educational tools and opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
The Girl Scouts of Nassau County will host their second annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K Run and Family Fun 1-Mile Walk on Sunday, Sept. 14 at Jones Beach State Park.
Open to the public, the event features scenic views of the beach, special activities at the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center, and a box of Thin Mint cookies for every participant at the finish line. It takes place during Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend and supports the Girl Scouts’ mission to provide girls with access to leadership-building experiences.
“We’re thrilled to bring back Girl Scouts’ sweetest event, our Thin Mint Sprint, for its second year,” said Rande Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “This event is more than just a run/walk, it’s also a celebration of leadership, togetherness and the spirit of giving. Whether you are a Girl Scout or just a running enthusiast, we welcome everyone to join us and help support the next generation of changemakers.”
Last year’s inaugural event drew more than 550 participants from across Long Island. Proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts of Nassau County.
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available at gsnc. org/thin-mint-sprint.
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State Sen. Steve Rhoads will host the first annual 4-on-4 charity volleyball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jones Beach Volleyball Courts in Wantagh. The event is open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
The tournament will support the Bellmore Merrick Community Cupboard, a local organization that provides food assistance to families in need. Each player is asked to bring two nonperishable food items as an entry fee. The cupboard is especially in need of household cleaning supplies, per-
sonal grooming items, tomato sauce, kids’ snacks, and condiments such as oil, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard.
Teams must register in advance and are encouraged to choose a team name and dress in fun, creative themes. Registration is open through Aug. 4 and can be completed by emailing rowe@nysenate.gov.
The event is part of an effort to raise awareness about food insecurity and engage the community in a cause that directly benefits local families.
— Charles Shaw
What: 4-on-4 Charity Volleyball Tournament
Hosted by: State Sen. Steve Rhoads
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 • 6–8 p.m.
Where: Jones Beach Volleyball Courts, Wantagh
How to Register: Email rowe@nysenate.gov by August 4
Entry Fee: Two canned or nonperishable food items per player
By Roksana Amid
As sundown takes hold at Morgan Memorial Park on Aug. 2, artists representing a rich spectrum of dance styles — from classical ballet and folklorico to tap, contemporary and hip-hop — take to a stage. The fifth annual Gold Coast Dance Festival — set against the backdrop of the Long Island Sound — is a grand celebration of culture, movement and community connection.
Hosted by New York Dance Theatre, the free event attracts folks to see a varied lineup of dancers from Alvin Ailey, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York City Ballet, Broadway, and more. This year’s edition also includes Ballet Nepantla, a returning favorite known for blending traditional Mexican folklorico with contemporary dance.
“Ballet Nepantla are an astounding company,” Festival Executive Producer Nicole Loizides Albruzzese says. “They’ve been noted as embodying the in-between-ness of those who live on the borderland, mixing in cultures and gaining a little bit from either side.”
Founded in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, this began as an informal gathering of dancers organized by Albruzzese, a professional performer and Glen Cove resident. She invited a few colleagues to Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay as a way to decompress from the emotional toll of the lockdown. This experience inspired her to bring a professional dance festival to Glen Cove the following year.
“Because the world just stopped talking to one another, stopped dining together, we wanted to create something that brought people together without the need for words,” Albruzzese says. “Dance can do that.”
Since then, the festival has grown to involve dozens of performers and companies, including John Manzari, a renowned Broadway tap dancer and featured artist from “So You Think You Can Dance,” and MorDance, a contemporary ballet company based in Yonkers. This will be MorDance’s first appearance here.
For those inspired to dance themselves, join Jamie Shannon of Kilowatt Dance Theater for an introductory Lindy Hop class on the beach at 4:30 p.m., open to all ages and skill levels, before performances begin.
“Lindy Hop is one of America’s beloved early social dances, stemming from jazz and Harlem and a beautiful social era,” Albruzzese explains. “Bring your dinner down, enjoy a class, and go see a show. You get a more intimate look at the artists beforehand, and then you get to see them on stage.”
New York Dance Theatre, which is celebrating its 51st year, produces the festival through its nonprofit mission to make high-level dance accessible to all audiences.
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• Festival updates and class announcements available on New York Dance Theatre’s social media platforms
The company also runs the Développé program, a a scholarship initiative that provides free yearlong dance education to atrisk youth, foster families and English-language learners across Long Island.
Développé partners with community organizations, including Options for Community Living, which supports families experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. One of the newest scholarship recipients is an 11-year-old girl who had never taken a dance class before this summer.
“She leaves the studio glowing,” Albruzzese says. “She’s one of the most graceful dancers in the class. Starting classical dance between the ages of 11 and 14 can be intimidating, but she’s handling it so beautifully.”
A suggested festival donation of $20 supports the Développé program. Contributions help fund workshops, lectures, performances and scholarships provided by NYDT throughout the year.
Albruzzese says the festival is designed to be inclusive, welcoming people of all backgrounds and abilities.
“A woman came up to me last year and said, ‘It’s not so often I find something to do with my mom or my grandmother,’” she recalls. “Her grandmother was 92 and squealing with excitement watching the performances. That’s what this is about. You can just grab a park bench, sit on the grass and stay for five minutes or the entire evening.”
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Last year’s featured performers represented Haiti, China, Iraq, and Mexico. Each year’s lineup is curated to reflect global traditions and storytelling through movement, according to Albruzzese.
“I think because we offer such a huge, diverse array of cultural programming, everyone leaves loving something. We birthed a star, and it’s shining everywhere. It’s benefiting the artists, the audience and our local cultural institutions,” she adds enthusiastically.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, beach chairs and picnic dinners.
Check out a stylized concert version of the classic golden age musical. Egotistical leading man-directorproducer Fred Graham (Broadway’s Charlie Marcus) is reunited with his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi (Broadway talent Christina DeCicco, of Rockville Centre) when the two are forced to play opposite one another in a new production of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew.” The battle of the sexes continues onstage and off, as it becomes clear that, as much as this couple profess to hate each other, they are also still in love. Throw in a number of cases of mistaken identity, the mob, and comedic routines into the mix and you get “Kiss Me, Kate” — a dazzling Broadway classic that earned the very first Tony award for Best Musical. A cast of 30 brings this “concert” production to life with limited costumes and scenic elements. The dynamic performers include Molloy’s renowned CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students and also alumni.
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3, 3 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.
Illusionist Leon Etienne has sold out venues all over the world with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Now he arrives here with his jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show. You’ve seen him on “America’s Got Talent,” “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, “Masters of Illusion,” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” Hailed by critics as “America’s Rock Illusionist,” Leon is a worldwide hit with audiences, critics and producers. He’s recognized for his onstage charisma, a fast-paced, high energy, rock n’ roll performance style — and his no-nonsense approach to magic. This interactive, family-friendly spectacular showcases mind-blowing tricks, award-winning sleight of hand and non-stop laughter. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it’s an immersive experience filled with wonder, laughter and jaw-dropping moments you won’t soon forget. Etienne’s performance style attracts worldwide attention; join in this unforgettable night of magic and you’ll see why.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $31.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
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On Exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9.
• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
• Time: Ongoing
• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
Thursday Night Live
Wantagh Chamber of Commerce presents a free summer block party series featuring live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Join in the fun on Railroad Avenue outside Mulcahy’s and in the parking lot behind The Irish Poet.
• Where: Railroad Avenue, Wantagh (outside Mulcahy’s)
• Time: 5 p.m., also Aug. 14 and Aug. 28
• Contact: Visit wantaghchamber.com for details
Summer tunes
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Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage. Blast off into the stratosphere with this electrifying tribute to the Rocketman himself. With a nostalgic setlist that’ll take you right back to when rock was young, this is a must-see for Elton John fans — of all generations.
Rus Anderson, Elton John’s official body double for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour launch, recreates an early Elton concert complete with flamboyant costumes actually worn by Elton himself.
• Where: 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh
• Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.1 p.m.; Thursdays, 7:15-10 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 221-2370
Game time Play Mah Jongg and Canasta every Thursday at Congregation Beth Tikvah. Snacks and drinks are provided. $5 contribution.
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• Where: 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh
• Time: Thursdays, noon-4 p.m.
• Contact: mahjonggCBT@ yahoo.com or (516) 7852445org or call (516) 825-6422
Summer sounds
Enjoy Lady Supreme, a Diana Ross Experience, at Eisenhower Park.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Rock on with Half Step’s tribute to the Grateful Dead at Eisenhower Park.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
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Storybook Stroll
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure Stroll the gardens and enjoy a telling of Eva Moore’s “Lucky Ducklings.” With a take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at
the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
In concert
Eisenhower Park welcomes all to its annual Salute to Veterans concert, featuring American Bombshells and Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 6:45 p.m.
• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
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Unbox A-Saurus for Us!
Dr. Patricia Osiris visits with young paleontologistsin-training at Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join eccentric paleontologist Dr. Patricia Osiris (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in.
Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug 6
• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
Music Monday
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Enjoy live music in the parking lot of Wantagh Library as part of its Music Monday summer series. Concerts are free and open to all, just bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening.
• Where: Park Ave., Wantagh
• Time: 6:30-8 p.m
• Contact: Visit wantaghlibrary. org for more information
Magic Check out Long Island Children’s Museum’s Bubbles exhibit for some extra sudsy fun. Through playful, hands-on experiments
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• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
Elton’s greatest hits, wildest outfits and outrageous stage antics come to life again as Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton like no other. He storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock ‘n roller. This is a detailed re-creation of Elton John’s ‘70s shows that’s not to be missed. Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984. $82, $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $35.
explore what makes a bubble form, what makes them pop and discover new creative ways to make bubbles. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to participate.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Family movie night
Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. Enjoy Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Set more than three decades after the first film, it follows Lydia Deetz, now a mother, struggling to keep her family together in the wake of a loss as Betelgeuse returns to haunt her. Starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadowr
• Time: Movie begins at dusk
• Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Bingo at Temple
B’Nai Torah
Temple B’nai Torah hosts weekly bingo with prizes, progressive games, and refreshments every Wednesday and Thursday.
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Pre-Shabbat on the Beach
Join Congregation Beth Tikvah for a musical Pre-Shabbat singalong at Jones Beach Field 6. Services are free, open to all and follow traditional Jewish Shabbat rituals. Bring seating, there is no parking fee after 4 p.m.
• Where: 1 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh (meet on the boardwalk west of the comfort station)
• Time: 6-6:45 p.m.
• Contact: Call (516) 785-2445 for more information
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By JACK SCHWED Intern
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti announced on July 11 that palm trees will be put on display at several town pools following a donation from Butch Yamali, owner of Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park.
“I’m happy to make this donation and help bring a little tropical flair to our great town pools,” Yamali said. “As someone who enjoys these facilities with my own family, it’s nice to be able to give back in a way that helps everyone have more fun this summer.”
The first tree was planted at the Carman Avenue Pool in Salisbury by Clavin, Ferretti, Yamali and a crew of town workers last week. In the coming days, the 39 remaining trees will be placed at pools across the Town of Hempstead.
Entering Peter’s Clam Bar, visitors are immediately greeted by its tropical plantings and artwork, echoing the appearance of an island oasis.
Ferretti, a lifelong resident of the Town of Hempstead, is a frequent customer of Peter’s Clam Bar. Recently, he approached Yamali with the idea of bringing the restaurant’s aesthetic to town pools.
The Town of Hempstead is installing palm trees at town pools, thanks to a donation by Butch Yamali, owner of
Island Park. The first trees were installed at the Carman Avenue Pool in Salisbury. Above, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Town Clerk Kate Murray, Supervisior Don Clavin, Legislator John Ferretti, Councilman Dennis Dunne and Yamali.
“I’ve used these pools my entire life,” Ferretti said. “They’re beautiful pools, but I always thought that if we added a little bit of flair, maybe a Caribbean vibe to it, it would really make the residents happy and really spruce up the pool.”
Yamali decided to help out with Ferretti’s initiative by donating 40 palm trees, the same number that decorate
the clam bar. He said he feels proud to have made a contribution that not only beautifies the pools but allows the community to feel more comfortable and happy using them.
“Thanks to Legislator Ferretti’s initiative and Butch Yamali’s generous donation, our town pools will be even more beautiful and welcoming,” Clavin said. “We’re always looking for ways to enhance the experience at our community facilities, and this is a great example of how local partnerships can make a real difference.”
BRUCE A. BLAKEMAN NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST JAMES DILLON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 30, 2017, 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 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 3549 Wadena Street, Seaford, NY 11783. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Seaford, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 63 Block: 20 Lot: 694. Approximate amount of judgment $399,728.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007076/2015. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-001721 86108 154584
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Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 08/06/2025 at 9:30 A.M.
to consider the following applications and appeals:
1317/25. SEAFORDSeaford Chamber of Commerce, ratify and confirm amusement rides (special event) between July 25, 2025 - July 27, 2025., N/E cor. Sunrise Hwy. & Seamans Neck Rd. running thru to Jackson Ave., a/k/a Town of Hempstead Parking Lot S-5.
ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.
This notice is only for new cases in Woodmere within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals
The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo
Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 154843
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Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF
APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 08/06/2025 at 9:30
A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30
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410/25. SEAFORDAndrew & Theresa Raschen, Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, construct 2-story addition & 2nd-story addition with steps (open below), both attached to dwelling., N/s Wooded La., 176’ N/o Voorhis La. a/k/a 1378 Wooded La. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.
432/25. SEAFORDTepa Realty, LLC, Waive off-street parking (convert apartments to offices on 2nd floor of existing building)., S/s Merrick Rd., 121.36’ E/o Smith St., a/k/a 3956 Merrick Rd.
S.E.Q.R. determination not made. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Seaford within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-Streaming-
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Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.
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NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST CHARLES MUSARRA, JOHN A. MUSARRA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 6, 2017, 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 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 2419 Cedar Street, Seaford, NY 11783. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Seaford, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 63, Block 269, Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment $84,863.30 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #005165/2013. Original Sale date: July 9, 2025. Christine Grillo, Esq, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-003473 86541 154778
with a gift giveaway, thanks to the assistance of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots.
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
In a spirited celebration of Christmas in July, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti, and the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots brought early holiday cheer to the young campers of Malibu Beach Camp — complete with a massive, fun-filled water gun fight and gift giveaway.
Timed shortly after National Water Gun Fight Day, the event added a splash of excitement to the summer heat, as campers joined in a playful competition: Team Town of Hempstead vs. Team Nassau County. Hundreds of water guns were donated by Toys for Tots, helping the children cool off while enjoying a day full of laughter and friendly rivalry.
“Events like these are a great way to have some fun, beat the heat, and create life-long memories for our young residents,” Clavin said. “Celebrating Christmas in July by having a giant water gun fight is a fun way to celebrate the season — it’s like a summer twist on a snowball fight.”
Ferretti, who helped secure the water guns with the help of Toys for Tots, shared his enthusiasm for the event and its impact on the campers.
“Helping these campers have a blast and build friendships brings back memories for me,” he said. “I look forward to leading Team Nassau County to victory over Team Hempstead.”
The idea of Christmas in July dates back to 1933, when it was first celebrated at a summer camp like Malibu Beach Camp. Originally intended to bring some holiday spirit to campers and offer a break from the summer heat, the tradition has since grown into an annual celebration that emphasizes generosity and goodwill.
“For over 76 years, Toys for Tots has been an outstanding organization dedicated to making children smile,” Clavin said, thanking the group for their donation and longstanding commitment to giving back to the community.
“While we’re all here to have a great time with some friendly competition, let’s remember to play safely and responsibly to ensure everyone enjoys the day to the fullest,” Clavin added. “Thank you once again to Legislator John Ferretti and especially the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Not only are they heroes for our country, but they’re also heroes for our community. I look forward to our continued partnership during the holiday season.”
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Q. We have a doorbell camera, and understand that it’s a deterrent to would-be burglars, but as we’re renovating our home, are there other ways we can “design” in ways to keep people from robbing it? We keep seeing reports on the neighbor app of our door camera about people checking out houses in the area, and we’re very concerned. Any ideas would are appreciated.
A. People often plan the latest technology items into renovations, and I learn from my clients, all the time, about ideas they’ve researched, from locations for hidden cameras to sensor devices that tell them when people are approaching. Some clients ask about electronically controlled driveway gates, and I advise them that unless the fencing is also monitored, all they’re stopping is a vehicle.
When you have a very long driveway to the house, gates make sense, even if just to give the impression that the property is more secure, but when you can see the entrance from the street from the front door or windows, it’s a moot point to have a controlled driveway gate, because 80 percent of the time, burglars approach a home on foot, slipping around a gate, or over a short fence, to get to a more secluded spot to enter without being seen. With that in mind, outside areas of buildings that create hidden corners should be planned out of the design.
According to the National Center for Policing Innovation, the average burglar will spend no more than 60 seconds breaking in. If you can delay a break-in for 90 seconds or longer, a burglar may get nervous and leave. A hiding spot gives them extra time.
Fortify exterior doors with deadbolts that extend at least an inch and a half into the door frame. Glass doors in the front or back of a dwelling can be fortified by installing “hurricane”-strength glass instead of standard glazed doors, and sliding doors with a metal track rod can be effective. Hurricaneglass windows are much more costly than regular windows, but protect your home from burglars as well as storms.
Remember that even with an alarm system, which can be a deterrent, if a burglar has already had a look at the interior of your home and knows where to go, they will be in and out before any law enforcement gets there.
I was impressed that the police came to my home quickly when a door accidentally blew open, and checked every closet and potential hiding place before pronouncing the home secure. So if you come home to an open door or window, it’s advisable not to enter without calling the police for a safety check. It could save you from injury or worse, confronting a burglar.
Pet doors measuring more than six inches across should be avoided. Silly as it sounds, some burglars actually use a child to squeeze through a pet door and open the doors from the inside. More to come.
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people often ask me why I care so much about immigration.
Of course, my constituents care about it; they want to stop the chaos at the southern border and fix the asylum system, and they want to see people treated like human beings.
I agree with them. More than that, though, immigration is personal for me.
I look at America through the lens of the immigrant story — the story of my family, and the story of the American dream. My father came to this country as an infant. His parents — my grandparents — came from Italy with nothing. And yet, through hard work and devotion to family, they built a life here. Their son went to law school on the GI bill after serving in World War II, rising to become a mayor and a State Supreme Court justice. Their grandson is a member of the United States Congress.
An article that hung in my grandfather’s home, from Nov. 10, 1960, is titled “Success Story.” A segment reads:
“Glen Cove can be proud of its Mayor
Joseph A. Suozzi, who was elected to the State Supreme Court on Tuesday . . .
“Judge Suozzi came to these shores as an infant, the son of immigrant parents. Their lot was not an easy one, in a strange land, but Mr. and Mrs. Michael Suozzi raised a fine family, and while they lived comfortably, they did not gain great material wealth. But they did gain another kind of wealth which no Depression, no misfortune can ever take away from them. They devoted their lives to their family and their success of their children is their great fortune.
ieven wrote to the president, asking him to work with me on comprehensive reform.
“Now their boy, Joe, will soon be a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court. How proud they must be! And we who know them share their pride.
“Mike and Rosa Suozzi certainly made good in America. God bless them.”
That’s why I care about immigration. Through my own family, I’ve seen the promise of America fulfilled. But I also see how that promise is at risk — because our immigration system is broken, and Congress has failed to fix it. It’s painful for me that this issue by which I define my American experience has become such a negative, controversial force in our politics.
it is said that each of us, if we’re lucky, gets 80 summers. Some folks prefer winter or the rebirth vibe of spring, but for most, it is summer, the short season of our years, that seems sweetest.
Summers have telescoped lives of their own. Whatever our age, summer begins in our minds as hopes and expectations, is realized in the days from June 21 to Sept. 21 and is remembered ever after.
The very first summer I remember was 1951, at Rockaway Beach, where we rented a bungalow on 54th Street. That was the Summer of My Sister, who had recently been born and, for some reason, expected to come along on our vacation. The fireworks on the boardwalk every Wednesday night were my big-sister treat, and best memory. There was the Summer of New Hampshire, when our parents took us on a much-hyped car trip to the Granite State. I was 8, my sister was 4 and our
Congress has failed for decades to pass comprehensive immigration reform because too many politicians have weaponized immigration policy for political gain without doing a thing to fix it. Even when bipartisan solutions emerge, they’re often derailed by political forces more interested in scoring points than solving problems.
Reasonable people should agree that violent criminals who are here illegally should be deported. But what’s happening now is far more chaotic. Parents who’ve lived here for years, send their kids to school with my kids, work six days a week and go to church on Sunday are living in fear. We need to figure out a way for people who work, pay taxes and follow the rules to stop having to look over their shoulder. Families that have been here for decades deserve legal status so they can build lives for their children and grandchildren, like our family did.
We must secure the border, fix the broken asylum system, and create legal pathways for Dreamers, farm workers, TPS holders, essential workers in fields like health care and hospitality, and residents who’ve been here for over a
decade.
Democrats and Republicans must come together. While President Trump has had remarkable success securing the border, he has done so through executive orders, which can easily be overturned. Real progress must come from Congress.
I’ll continue to do my part. I’ve worked toward comprehensive immigration reform as co-chair of the Democrats for Border Security Taskforce, as co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and through the bipartisan coalition I built of “business, badges and the Bible” — members of the business, law enforcement and religious communities who have longstanding stakes in American immigration policy.
I even wrote a letter to the president, asking him to work with me and make a deal on comprehensive reform. I’ve reached out, and I hope he reaches back.
We can uphold the law and our values. We can protect our borders and treat people with dignity. We can be safe and fair.
That’s the America my grandparents believed in when they arrived in this country. It’s the America I still believe in. And it’s the one we have to keep fighting for — together.
Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.
summer of ’25 be remembered?
grandmother, who sat in the back seat, was ancient, I guess in her 50s. My father had made all the arrangements via mail, writing to Stonybrook Farms to set up our holiday. We drove 10 hours, pumped with excitement. When we drove through the broken gates, the moment collapsed on itself like a black hole. The cabins were like chicken coops. My mother started to sob. But Dad had a plan. We stayed one night, skipped out in the predawn hours and drove all the way to Canada. That summer I learned to have a Plan B, and how to skip out under cover of darkness.
i lived through the Summer of Love, but this summer is not feeling like love.
The Summer of Robert English was a doozie. I was about 15, living in Cedarhurst, and my mother’s best friend invited her nephew, 16, to visit for the summer from New Mexico. I fell wildly in love with Robert the second I saw him. Which was also how he felt when I introduced him to my best friend, Jackie. I barely survived their romance.
The Summer of Working for Dad was like pinning a golden moment in time. My dad was a dentist, and after my
freshman year in college, I worked in his office in Brooklyn. Chairside assistant. Holder of hands. But it wasn’t the work that made the summer remarkable; it was getting to know my father. We went out to lunch every day and we talked. Without the context of our regular family life, he became a real person to me.
Also, one of his patients gave me a $10 tip.
I remember the Summer of the Diet Doctor, when I answered an ad for an assistant in a diet-pill practice. The doctor was 48 and his wife was 18, my age. I remember that summer because I lied to get the job, not revealing that I was going back to college in the fall.
By July I couldn’t stand it; I told them the truth. They asked me to stay on. That was the good part. The bad part was that the doctor was a groper. Quite a few life lessons were learned.
Our best summers were the Montana Summers, the five years we traveled the state, from Missoula to Glacier Park, from Flathead Lake to White Fish to Helena. We hiked and learned to fly fish and, as a family and for the first time,
leaped out of our comfort zone and found footing in new terrain.
More recently, the Summer of Covid was, for us, not deadly, but frightening. We stayed at our place in Florida through the summer, hidden away inside, except for late afternoon, when we went down to the beach and into the Gulf. Every day, the same routine. We didn’t see our children and grandchildren for months. We think of that summer with gratitude, for our family surviving, and even for the endless open expanses of time to think and read and test ourselves against the unknown.
What will the Summer of ’25 be remembered for? I lived through the Summer of Love in 1967, high on freedom and music and just being young. We protested the war in Vietnam and sat in on sit-ins and danced to the Dead. But this summer is not feeling like love. Political strife ramped up by bad actors has supercharged the atmosphere.
I’ll keep calling out the threats to our freedoms and democracy, but that’s not a full-time job. I will also find the joyful moments, hold on to them and try not to let go.
Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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it happened in an instant. One moment, 9-year-old Robbie Levine, of Merrick, was rounding the bases in a 2005 Little League game; the next, he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest.
Teammates, coaches and parents could only watch in horror. There was no automated external defibrillator available on the field, no trained bystander able to keep the boy’s heart beating until help arrived. Robbie never made it home.
Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t wait — not for an ambulance, and not for advanced age. It strikes without warning, even in children and young athletes who seem perfectly healthy. That’s why learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and ensuring rapid access to an AED, can mean the difference between life and death.
Every minute without intervention in a cardiac emergency decreases survival by 10 percent, according to the American Heart Association, yet far too many public athletic fields — so many of them used by kids — remain unprepared for the worst.
Nassau County is taking a critical step with the proposed Robbie’s Law, legislation that would require AEDs at all county-run athletic fields. Named in memory of Robbie Levine, the measure underscores the urgent need to equip public spaces with lifesaving tools. It is unclear when the Legislature will vote on it.
This effort shouldn’t be controversial: AEDs are relatively easy to use, with clear voice instructions, designed for anyone — even those without medical training — to operate. When paired with immediate CPR, a defibrillator can increase a victim’s survival rate by more than 70 percent, according to the American Red Cross.
The American Heart Association estimates that nearly 90 percent of cardiac arrests that occur outside hospitals are fatal, often because bystanders don’t act quickly enough. Every second matters, because emergency medical services often take six to eight minutes to arrive in heavily populated areas. Brain death begins in as little as four minutes. Those first critical minutes belong to those on the scene and whatever tools they have on hand. Without AEDs, families lose loved ones not because paramedics were late, but because no one nearby was ready.
The AHA’s Nation of Lifesavers campaign aims to change that by making CPR training a more regular part of American life. Members of Duke University’s men’s basketball and football teams were recently trained in handsonly CPR — a streamlined method that doesn’t involve mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and can be mastered in under an hour. If elite college athletes can take the time to learn this lifesaving skill, so can
Editors’ note: This letter was sent on Monday to the Nassau County Legislature.
Nassau County’s government structure mirrors that of the federal government, with three equal branches: the county executive, the Legislature and the judicial branch. Like Congress, the Nassau Legislature crafts laws, controls the county’s purse strings, and oversees the county executive and various government entities. Therefore, it’s up to you to hold the reins on a county executive who overspends and writes policies that put your constituents in danger.
A police state is characterized by an overwhelming government control that permeates civil society and liberties. There is typically little distinction between the law and the exercise of political power by the executive, and the deployment of internal security and police forces play a heightened role in governance. A police state is a characteristic of an authoritarian government, typically in one-party governments. Nassau County is showing signs of becoming such a state.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman took the safest county in the nation, with a police force that is beyond reproach, and decided that it is not good
the rest of us.
Nassau’s Robbie’s Law must be just the beginning. CPR training should be as universal as learning to swim, or drive. Schools should make it a part of health class curriculums. Community centers, youth sports leagues and workplaces can host free or low-cost training sessions. The more people who know what to do when a heart stops, the more likely it is that bystanders will become confident rescuers.
AEDs should be as common as fire extinguishers — not just in gyms and schools, but also in parks, libraries, shopping centers and other places where people gather. They must be easy to locate, clearly marked, and regularly maintained. Nassau should follow the lead of Suffolk County, where at least 135 AEDs have been deployed across the county. The cost is modest; the value of a saved life is immeasurable.
We teach children to look both ways before crossing the street, to buckle their seat belts and to wear helmets when they ride bikes. CPR and AED familiarity deserve the same emphasis. No family should endure the heartbreak the Levines carry to this day.
Call your county legislator and tell them to support Robbie’s Law. To find your legislator, go to NassauCountyNy. gov/489/County-Legislature. And to find out where you can be trained in CPR and the use of an AED, go to RedCross.org.
enough. With the establishment of a personal militia, Blakeman’s authoritarian tendencies have raised significant concerns about public safety and accountability.
It is imperative for the Legislature to illuminate the financial implications of this decision, not only in terms of direct costs associated with maintaining such a force, but also the potential
nearly three decades ago, after reporting on severe Lyme disease cases on Long Island, I chose to receive a series of newly available vaccinations designed to prevent the illness following a tick bite.
In 1998, SmithKline Beecham introduced LYMErix, the first vaccine to help protect against Lyme disease. I received three doses from my family physician. I experienced no side effects, and although I was bitten by ticks in the years that followed, I never contracted Lyme disease.
In 2002, however, LYMErix was withdrawn from the market following a class-action lawsuit filed by 121 people who claimed they experienced adverse reactions, including arthritis, after being vaccinated.
Since then, Lyme disease has continued to surge across Long Island.
Testing now shows that about half of all deer ticks in the region carry the disease. Many physicians no longer wait for the telltale bull’s-eye rash before starting treatment — instead, they prescribe antibiotics immediately when they confirm a tick bite.
Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme, have also spread worldwide. Climate change has contributed to the problem, with warmer winters leading to fewer cold days that might otherwise reduce tick populations.
aborne diseases in the U.S. has more than doubled.”
While no Lyme vaccine is currently available in the United States, several are under development. One candidate uses OspC protein antigens to provoke an immune response, and could be released in the coming years.
nd my experience helps make the case that a vaccine can work.
An article published last month in New Scientist, titled “Ticking Time Bomb,” described the global rise of tick-borne illnesses. It stated that ticks “represent a vast and growing reservoir of viral, parasitic and bacterial pathogens” and currently “carry more human-infecting pathogens than any other disease-carrying organism.”
The report noted that tick populations are expanding rapidly, and bringing a growing number of diseases with them. “In the past 20 years,” it said, “the annual number of cases of tick-
human and monetary liabilities that could arise from trigger-happy citizens who enjoy playing cop. The community deserves transparency regarding how taxpayer dollars are being allocated, especially when it comes to the exorbitant fees paid to politically connected attorneys defending unconstitutional policies. And the Legislature must investigate whether using our tax dollars to pay outside attorneys has been the purpose all along.
The Nassau County Police Department has long been regarded as a model of integrity and excellence in law enforcement, earning the trust and respect of the community it serves. However, there is a shortage of detectives on our streets. Knowing this, it is unconscionable that the Legislature permitted Blakeman to reassign 10 detectives from their vital roles to serve as ICE officers, compromising the safety of your constituents.
How much is this costing taxpayers? When will our Legislature take the initiative to hold hearings and investigate the repercussions of such decisions on our community’s safety? It is imperative that we prioritize the well-being of our neighborhoods and ensure that our law enforcement resources are effectively deployed to protect and serve all residents.
The NCPD’s mission statement promises to “strengthen and expand the partnerships between the police and the communities we serve.” Yet Blakeman’s cozy collaboration with ICE has thrown
a wrench into the NCPD partnership with the communities it serves. Parents are gripped by fear, hesitating to send their children to school or venture out for basic necessities like food or health care. The irony is inescapable: The very people who are supposed to protect us are now viewed with suspicion. Immigrants are hesitant to call for help in times of need.
Your constituents need to know where the money is going from the 1,400 immigrants detained in Blakeman’s mini-internment camp. With each staying for three days at $195 a day, Nassau is reaping profits from the deportation of primarily hardworking, taxpaying residents, many of whom have been contributing to the community for years and have no criminal record. If you intended to go into the prison business, shouldn’t it have been brought to a vote? The county should not be making money off deporting our immigrant neighbors and then turning a blind eye to the needs of the families left behind.
Out of an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, only 3 percent have criminal records, with 20 percent of those records consisting of minor traffic violations. Immigrants contribute 21 percent to the overall economy. Yet amid their tireless efforts as house cleaners, landscapers and restaurant workers, many are being suddenly swept away while their children — who may or may not be citizens — are left in school, wondering where their parents have gone.
A June article in Newsday reported that New York-based Pfizer Inc. and the French pharmaceutical company Valneva have developed a Lyme vaccine called VLA15. It is in latestage clinical trials, and could be submitted for Food and Drug Administration approval as early as 2026.
Still, the article noted that vaccine hesitancy may pose a barrier to widespread acceptance. “If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is,” the article stated, referencing the public pushback that followed LYMErix’s release in the late 1990s.
“A new shot for Lyme could face pushback,” the Newsday article’s headline, featured mixed public opinions. A retired police detective from East
Yaphank said, “I don’t get any shots.”
A woman from Bay Shore, however, said she would “for sure” get the new vaccine if it is approved by the FDA.
Additional resources on tick safety and disease prevention are available on Suffolk County’s Arthropod-Borne Disease Laboratory website, under the section “Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases.”
Meanwhile, the State Legislature recently passed a resolution unanimously requiring the state Department of Health and other agencies to publish a report detailing tick populations and tick-borne illnesses by county. The measure was introduced by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., with co-sponsorship by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, of Sag Harbor.
“We need to fight this, and the only way to do so is to have timely and correct information at our fingertips,” Schiavoni said.
Carl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury whose courses include investigative reporting and environmental journalism.
This is happening in Nassau County.
The Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club is calling on the Legislature to fulfill its responsibilities of oversight and hold the reins on Blakeman’s authoritarian tendencies for a police state; investigate whether forming a private militia, taking detectives off the street, creating an internment camp and
masking law enforcement make us safer. Further, the Legislature must disclose to the public how tax dollars are being allocated to fund these unconstitutional initiatives and their defense.
CLAUDIA
BOrECKY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club
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