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H-W welcomes back students on the first day
Residents speak out at PPL board meeting page 3
The Hewlett-Woodmere School District welcomed students back to classrooms on Sept. 1, officially kicking off the 2026-27 school year. Schools throughout the district were filled with the excitement of a new beginning as students reunited with friends, met their teachers and settled
into classrooms for the year ahead. For many students, the first day brought a mix of anticipation and nerves as they adjusted to new schedules, new classes and new routines. Teachers and staff greeted students throughout the district, helping families ease back into the rhythm of the school year.
With backpacks filled and summer officially behind them, HewlettWo o d m e r e s t u d e n t s began another year of learning, friendships and
new experiences. For students and educators alike, the first day marked the start of a new chapter in the district. — Melissa Berman
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PPL meeting draws packed house, heated concerns By MELISSA BERMAN More than 100 residents, including Assemblyman Ari Brown and Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel, packed the Peninsula Public Library’s lower-level meeting room on Sept. 3, with many voicing concerns about the library’s leadership and the direction of the institution. The meeting drew a standing-roomonly crowd, with more than 20 people speaking during public comment. The board was advised not to respond to or engage with members of the public during the meeting. For some residents, the concerns centered on whether the library would continue to serve the entire community. Monique Hazzard, an Inwood resident who has lived in the community for 63 years, said the library has been part of her life since childhood. “I grew up here and learned the library, went to the schools, with my family, with everyone,” Hazzard said. “When I heard that I thought maybe the library was going to close, so I said, ‘Hey, then I’m going to come and find out what’s going on.’” Hazzard said she was particularly concerned about whether she and her grandchildren would continue to have access to the library and its programs. “I was wondering if we were going to be able to have access to the library, since it is a public library,” she said. “I thought maybe the name might be changed, and
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Peninsula Public Library Trustee Rochelle Genack, left, Secretary Atara Cohen, Trustee Miriam Statman, Trustee Sara Isaacson and President Akiva Lubin listened to over 20 residents speak during public comment at the Sept. 3 Board of Trustees meeting. maybe only one group of people will be allowed to come in, because I’m not Jewish.” Hazzard said she hoped residents from across the community would continue to feel welcome. “I’ve always learned from whatever the library had to offer,” she said. “I’m appreciative of that.” Library employee Davevonté Young, who said he has worked at PPL for five years, also addressed the board, describing what he called a difficult environment for employees. “Speaking about the five years I worked here, it’s been the ups and downs,
but this has been worse,” Young said. “You have let me down.” Young said employees have dealt with staffing and resource concerns and argued that workers deserved more than what he described as attempts to resolve their concerns with an apology, pizza party, email or vacation. “We’ve been through the ringer,” Young said. “We got no staff, no books, no nothing.” Young said employees had repeatedly expressed concerns about the library’s leadership and that staff members have left as a result. Rena Mosak said she was disturbed by
what she described as an attitude toward members of the public who feel excluded from the library. “When somebody says they feel like they’re not part of the community, it has the same taxes as I do to become part of this library,” Mosak said. “I find that extremely disturbing.” Mosak said all taxpayers in the library district should have equal access and a voice in the institution. “A library is a place where people join together to grow, to learn and to take advantage of the richness of knowledge of all kinds,” she said. Board President Akiva Lubin said the board’s goal is not to create a library for one group at the expense of another. “Our goal is to create a library that genuinely serves the entire community,” Lubin said. Lubin said the library is continuing and expanding initiatives introduced recently, including efforts to ensure that residents who have historically felt underserved can see their heritage, culture and experiences represented in the library. “A truly inclusive library does not become less inclusive by serving an underserved population more effectively,” he said. “It becomes more inclusive.” Lubin said the library intends to maintain a strong general collection while expanding programs and services to reflect the community’s changing needs. “The fundamental purpose of a public library is to serve the community in which it is located,” he said.
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The Sustenance Hope Opportunities Place, known as the S.H.O.P., at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC received 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to help Five Towns families facing financial hardship as students headed back to school. The backpacks were donated through a partnership with State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Green Acres Mall, providing children served by the Cedarhurst social services hub with supplies for the new academic year. The S.H.O.P., at 591 Malvin Mall in Cedarhurst, provides essential goods, nutritional support and other assistance to individuals and families experiencing hardship throughout the community. “For many families, back to school is an exciting time,” Stacey Feldman, executive director of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC wrote in a news release. “Unfortunately, it is also a time of stress for many families in our community. Expensive items for families who are struggling to make ends meet. These beautiful backpacks filled with supplies will bring a huge smile to the faces of children who will be starting school.” The donation comes as the cost of preparing children for a new school year continues to put pressure on household budgets.
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Stacey Feldman, left, State sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Paul Weidenaum and Rivkah Halpern were all smiles as the S.H.O.P received 100 backpacks filled with back-to-school essentials. According to a National Retail Federation study, families with children in elementary through high school planned to spend an average of $836 on back-toschool items this year. Total spending was expected to reach a record $43.3 billion, up from $39.4 billion last year, driven by slight increases in planned spending on shoes, school supplies and electronics. Among shoppers who had not yet pur-
chased most of their back-to-school items, 46 percent said they were waiting for better deals, while 23 percent said they would make smaller purchases during the school year. For some Five Towns families, however, reusing supplies from previous years can help keep those expenses down. Gelena Suley, a District 14 resident, said she spent no more than $30 on school supplies this year, helped in part
by the convenience of shopping through Amazon. “As [the] kids got older, I stopped worrying about supplies,” Suley said, noting that she has two children, including one who is a freshman at George W. Hewlett High School. “I realized they had a supply box in the house and had mostly everything they needed.” For families already struggling to make ends meet, even basic school necessities can add another expense to an already strained household budget. The 100 backpacks distributed through the S.H.O.P. were intended to ease some of that burden while ensuring children had what they needed for the start of classes. Feldman thanked Canzoneri-Fitpatrick for the donation, reiterating the strain the start of the school year puts on families financially. “They can [now] begin their new academic year with dignity and ready for success,” she said. “Backpacks are an essential part of a student’s school year, and everyone deserves to have the proper resources for the upcoming year,” said Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick.”Stacey and her team at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC do a great job of making sure families have access to great resources, and I am glad that I was able to contribute to that and make sure students are given the best chance to succeed this school year.”
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Twenty-five years later, we remember
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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 created 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.
LEttER to tHE EDitoR 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
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By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
The Lawrence school district is opening its library doors on Saturdays this fall, giving children a place to read, create and explore outside of the regular school week. The district’s new Stories & Discovery program will take place every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Lawrence Primary School library. The free program is open to all District 15 school-aged children and their families. The initiative is designed to encourage a love of reading while incorporating art, science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities and opportunities for families to learn together. “Stories & Discovery is about creating a place where children can come together to read, imagine, create, experiment and have fun,” Superintendent Ann Pedersen wrote in a news release. “We want our library to be a vibrant community space where every child feels welcome and excited to discover something new.” Each Saturday will feature a variety of activities, including read-alouds, independent reading and opportunities for children to discover new books and authors. Students will also be able to participate in hands-on art projects and age-appropriate STEM activities
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The Lawrence school district created a free Stories & Discoveries program at Lawrence Primary School for students to read and create outside of school hours. designed to promote curiosity, creativity, problem-solving and discovery. The program was developed in part after district officials recognized a need for greater access to library resources for children on weekends. Stories & Discovery is intended to supplement that support while making learning enjoyable rather than simply an extension of the school day. Families can attend together, with activities designed to appeal to chil-
dren with different interests. A student who enjoys books can spend time reading, while another can participate in an art project or STEM activity. District officials are encouraging families to make the Saturday program part of their weekly routine and see the library as more than a place to check out books. Through Stories & Discovery, the district hopes to create a community gathering place where children can
develop their literacy skills, explore new interests and discover that learning can extend well beyond the classroom. Lawrence Board of Education President Heshy Blachorsky said the district recently learned that children were not regularly using libraries on Saturdays, in part because of the distance to the Lawrence Public Library for some students. “We found out recently, for some reason, that our children weren’t going to the library on Saturdays,” Blachorsky said. “We understand the library is far away from the Number 2 school and the Number 4 school in Inwood.” By opening the Lawrence Primary School library on Saturdays, district officials hope to remove that barrier and bring books and educational activities closer to families. The program also reflects the needs of the district’s diverse student population. Blachorsky said more than 80 percent of Lawrence students are Englishlanguage learners, making access to opportunities that reinforce language skills particularly important. “These children don’t have the luxury that you and I had of coming home and being taught and read to by my parents with the command of the English language,” Blachorsky said. “All their support, and all their success, comes from the school. We recognize that.”
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Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach re-opened on Aug. 29 after the tornado damaged 50 cabanas on Aug. 20.
Sun and Surf re-opens after tornado damage By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Less than two weeks after an EF-1 tornado tore through the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, damaging 50 cabanas, the longtime beach club is beginning the process of rebuilding while allowing members to return for the final weekends of the summer. William Baumert, president of Sun & Surf, said the club has made significant progress clearing debris and repairing the property since the Aug. 20 tornado, which had estimated peak winds of 97 mph and damaged portions of the club. The club partially reopened Aug. 29 and 30 and the cafeteria, bar and Osprey deck will be open, while the restaurant will remain closed. “We want the people to see that we’re not going anywhere,” Baumert said. “A lot of people would think, ‘Oh, my God, look at this,’ and they’re never going to rebuild.” The restaurant is expected to remain closed through the end of the season because its dining room is being used to store belongings from members whose cabanas were damaged. Baumert said the restaurant is expected to reopen next season. During the week, the club will close to allow construction crews to safely begin rebuilding affected cabanas and lockers. “We are presently in the process of getting rid of the debris from the storm, and we are also in the process of rebuilding,” Baumert said. “We hope, within the next three weeks, we’ll have it completed.” The most heavily damaged areas include cabanas and lockers in E-21 through E-52 and F-33 through F-62. Baumert said the damaged cabanas will be rebuilt, with the extent of the work depending on the condition of each structure. Some cabanas were damaged when debris and portions of structures were lifted by the tornado and landed on other roofs.
Despite the extensive damage, Baumert said most of the club has been cleared and repaired enough for members to return safely. The club’s notice to members said nearly all areas would be accessible, with the exception of the most heavily damaged sections. The club warned that small debris and potentially hazardous materials could remain on the property. Members, particularly children, were encouraged to wear closed-toe footwear and exercise caution around damaged areas. Members whose cabanas or lockers were in affected sections were given escorted access to retrieve belongings and salvage what they could before specialized crews began work. Sun & Surf members also continued to have access to Silver Point through Sept. 13 while work at the club continues. Baumert said the club’s staff and members have received significant support from neighboring businesses and other beach clubs following the tornado. “Everybody has been nothing but helpful in terms of helping this out,” he said. “Some of the restaurants have been providing free lunch for the workers.” Other beach clubs, he said, also offered to accommodate Sun & Surf members while the club was closed. “It was so nice that people were helping out as friends and neighbors, rather than as competitors,” Baumert said. For a club where some families have spent generations together, the damage has been particularly difficult. Baumert said some members have belonged to Sun & Surf for three generations and described returning to the club as an “automatic custom” for many families. With rebuilding underway, Baumert is looking toward next summer, when he hopes the club will be fully restored and the tornado will be a memory. “We’ve got most of it in hand now,” he said. “God willing, we’ll be around a long time.”
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Executive Director & Founder Expressive Connections
SPECIALIZED CARE EXCELLENCE
DR. RALU ONUBOGU
EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP JEFFREY L. REYNOLDS, PHD President & CEO Family and Children's Association
Director of Clinical Operations Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk
Founder & Executive Director The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying
LISA BURCH
President & CEO EPIC Long Island
Senior Director of Residential Services CN Guidance and Counseling Services
Founder & President Cornerstone Behavioral Services, LLC.
DONNA RILEY MATUSIAK, MA, CCC/SLP
THERESA DILLMAN
President & Chief Nursing Officer Northwell Plainview and Syosset Hospitals
VP of Resident Services & Quality Compliance The Bristal Assisted Living
MICHAEL N. ROSENBLUT President & CEO Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation
Executive Director St. Johnland Healthcare
HAN JO KIM, MD
Spine Surgeon Hospital for Special Surgery
HEALTHCARE HERO
SHELDON GENACK, MD, FACS
SHARI LEVENTHAL, CDP, CMDCP
Chairman, Department of Surgery Episcopal Health Services
JORDAN BRODSKY, MD, FACR Rheumatologist Rheumatology Consultants LLP
Director of Guest Services Excel at Woodbury for Rehabilitation and Nursing
TRACY MOCCIO
Executive Director Maple Pointe Senior Living
SARA MALAGOLD, PHD
Doctor Complete Neuropsychology, P.C.
INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY HELEN HSIEH, MD, FACOG
HEALTHCARE VISIONARY
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Founder, Medical Director Vibrance 360
LIVEONNY TEAM
ALEXIS TISCHLER, DVM CHPV CPEV
INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC CENTER TEAM
Founder, Operator, Veterinarian Comforted Companions Veterinary Care
RISING STAR
ALISON FENECH, MSW
CHILD LIFE & CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY TEAM
JENNIFER BUSHATI, CTRS-G, CDP Recreation Director Plattduetsche Home Society
Hospice Liaison /Account Manager MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care
TRAILBLAZER
Cohen Children's Medical Center
NURSE EXCELLENCE AWARD
MARK SOBERMAN Field Sales Consultant Henry Schein, Inc.
HARRY S. JACOB, MD
NURSE CONNECT
EXCELLENCE IN ORTHODONTICS ELENI MICHAILIDIS, DDS, MS, MPH
President Primary PartnerCare Physicians, PLLC
PATIENT CARE EXCELLENCE CHANTAE SULLIVAN-PYKE, MD, MS, FACOG Site Director Spring Fertility of Long Island
Co-Owner Avenue Orthodontics
NATALIE BITTON, DDS
JASON WALLEN R.T,BS
EXCELLENCE IN SPECIAL NEEDS THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS & INNOVATION LEE D. STOCKNER
JOHN L. GOMES, MD
Founder & CEO Women’s Health Care of Garden City
STUART B. ALMER, FACHE President & CEO Gurwin Healthcare System
Assistant Director The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island
Founder Bitton Orthodontics, PLLC
VISIONARY
VISIONARY IN NEUROSCIENCE KIMON BEKELIS, MD
Director The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island 1363003
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MARINA MILGROM, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist First Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
President, Music Lee Inclined Guy, Inc. Inventor, Occupational Octaves Piano™
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