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National PTA honors two district schools used feedback to identify and address needs, and then measured progress. “Strong partnerships between Two Uniondale district schools are among 321 nation- families and schools are critical wide that have been recognized to student success — academically, socially and emotionally,” Bill by the National PTA Datema, president for strengthening of the National PTA, connections between said in an Aug. 1 families and schools, news release. and using communiAt Lawrence ty feedback to Road, the PTA surimprove students’ veyed families about educational experiwhat was working ences. and what needed Lawrence Road attention, then Middle School, in worked with adminHempstead, and istrators to address Grand Avenue Eletheir concerns. mentary School, in Claudia Barnes, the North Baldwin, were school’s PTA presinamed 2025-27 dent during the 2025National PTA 26 academic year, Schools of Excelsaid the surveys lence on Aug. 1, a KRISTle identified communidesignation earned SImmS-muRphY cation as one area through a yearlong that needed process with a two President, Grand improvement. Some year national desig- Avenue Elementary parents reported nation focused on School PTA that they did not building familyschool partnerships. The desig- always know what was happennation recognizes schools and ing at school or where to find PTAs that work to strengthen information. “One of the things we really those partnerships to support students’ educational experienc- kind of hammered in for this survey was communication es and overall well-being. The PTA surveyed families,

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Game on Henry Rios, of Hempstead, above, put his skills to the test as he played “Quake III Arena” at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, hosted by the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City Aug. 7-9. The convention drew thousands of visitors for classic video games, cosplay, collectibles and opportunities to meet graphic artists. At right, Uniondale resident Isaac De Paz tried his hand at the Nintendo video boxing game “Punch Out.” Story, more photos. Page 10.

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New traffic patterns in vicinity of schools By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com

After a Town of Hempstead board meeting on in June, the board proposed the new traffic pattern signs in Uniondale. The proposal passed in a Aug. 4 board meeting. Residents can now see the changes to parking regulations on neighborhood streets as the town made updates to existing rules. The proposals affect portions of Pembroke Street, Gilroy Avenue and Braxton Street, including overnight parking, no-parking and no-stopping zones.

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Overnight parking would be prohibited on Pembroke Street from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on the north side of the street, beginning west of Arcadia Avenue and continuing for roughly 90 feet. The location is new Kellenberg Memorial High School. The change will replace an existing restriction on the same stretch that prohibits parking from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days. The “no stopping here to corner” sign will remain. That regulation is repealed, effectively shifting the parking restriction from school hours to overnight hours.

Drivers who park along Gilroy Avenue will see changes near its intersection with Pembroke Street. This spot is near Kellenberg Memorial High School and Hofstra University.. The town has proposed expanding an existing no-parking-anytime zone on the west side of Gilroy Avenue. The current restriction covers 100 feet, while the proposed regulation would extend the restricted area to 172 feet. The change also established a new 37-foot no-parkinganytime zone on the east side of Gilroy Avenue, beginning 95 feet north of Pembroke Street.

New stopping and parking restrictions for Braxton Street near Uniondale Avenue. The location is near Walnut Street Elementary School and Uniondale High School. The town is prohibiting stopping along the south side of Braxton Street for 45 feet east of Uniondale Avenue. Immediately after that section, parking is prohibited at all times for another 61 feet. Together, the two restrictions affect about 106 consecutive feet of Braxton Street east of Uniondale Avenue, although the first section would carry the more restrictive no-stopping designation.

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Denise Williams, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Uniondale, helped Fenel Daccueil pick out school supplies for his children.

A new partnership brings supplies for students The Kiwanis Club of Uniondale, Viper Collision and the Joey Foundation teamed up to help Uniondale students start the new school year prepared with a school supply giveaway on Aug. 15 at Front Street Mufflers, Tires & Auto of Uniondale, 1201 Front St. Families stopped by to pick up an assortment of school supplies, including backpacks, book covers and colorful pencil cases featuring unicorn and dinosaur designs. Reinaldo Richard, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Uniondale, and Amelia Montenegro, owner of Front Street Mufflers, Tires & Auto of Uniondale, also prepared refreshments for families attending the event. Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks stopped by the giveaway as organizers distributed supplies to children and families preparing for the return to the classroom. The partnership aimed to ease some of the back-toschool preparation for local families while helping ensure students have supplies ready for the new school year. — Stacy Driks

Zayne Skeete, 8, and Izabelle Skeete, 10, far left joined Saul Berrios owner of Viper Collision, Janet Weekes president of the Kiwanis Club of Uniondale and Kiwanis members Denise Williams and Reinaldo Richard, and Andree Skeete. The two organizations partnered with Joey Foundation.

An assortment of backpacks, stretchable book covers and colorful pencil cases featuring unicorns and dinosaurs were among the school supplies.

Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks, left, helped the organizers distribute back to school supplies for those in her community. One family who benefited from the giveaway was Nadira Mahase Reinaldo Richard and Amelia Montenegro prepared refreshments for famiand 3-year-old Zoe Henderson. lies attending school supply giveaway.

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Fire department drill teams from across New York State gathered on Weir Street in Hempstead Aug. 15 for the 2026 New York State Championship Drill, competing in a series of events testing speed, efficiency and teamwork. The championship weekend was hosted by the Hempstead, South Hempstead and West Hempstead fire departments, with the West Hempstead Fire Department and its Westerners Drill Team helping host the competition. The Central Islip Hoboes captured the state championship with 28 points, the East Islip Guzzlers finished second with 17 points and the Spencerport Red Onions made third with 15.5 points. South Hempstead Rascals finished at fourth place with nine points with Miller Place Extinguishers following behind in fifth with seven points.

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President Trump used a visit to Nassau County last Friday to tout falling crime rates and to endorse County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for governor, while more than 100 protesters gathered nearby to criticize the administration’s policies on immigration, health care and affordability. Trump spoke at the Nassau County Police Department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, in Garden City, where he praised local law enforcement and repeatedly pointed to Nassau County as a model for public safety. “Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 one safest county in America,” Trump said, citing a 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. He also praised Blakeman, saying, “We’ll get Bruce in there. We’ll change it around,” as he urged New Yorkers to support the county executive’s gubernatorial campaign. Blakeman credited local and federal law enforcement cooperation for the county’s crime record. He also highlighted Nassay’s agreement with federal immigration authorities, saying the county had removed about 2,000 immigrants with criminal records in one year. He cited cases involving attempted murder, rape, robbery, carjacking and drug dealing as examples of the people he said had been removed. Trump’s remarks largely focused on crime, immigration and his administration’s support for law enforcement. He cited newly released FBI statistics that he said showed the largest reduction in violent crime in American history in 2025, along with additional declines in murders and robberies in 2026. He also criticized Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s criminal justice policies, particularly

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President Trump joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County P.D.’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City last Friday. Trump endorsed Blakeman’s campaign for governor. its bail laws and immigration policies, while praising Blakeman’s record. Outside the police training center, meanwhile, more than 100 protesters gathered at a designated protest area on Endo Boulevard. They included Nassau County Democratic Party officials, community leaders and residents. Civil rights attorney Fred Brewington led protesters in chants, including, “This is what America looks like today and we’re not going away.” Adrienne Adams, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, was among the speakers. She crit-

icized both Trump and Blakeman, saying that Blakeman was the president’s “biggest cheerleader” and urging voters to reject what she described as their extremism. “Keeping our community safe doesn’t stop at law enforcement,” Adams said, arguing that public safety also includes health care, dignity and the ability to afford essential care. Adams criticized Trump’s health care and food assistance policies, and said that Blakeman would take Medicaid cuts further. Sen. Siela Bynoe, county elected officials and community leaders also addressed the crowd, focusing on the cost of living, health care, immigration and ICE enforcement. For supporters who attended the Trump event, however, public safety remained the central message. Nikolai Glushkov, 23, founder of the Glen Cove Young Republicans, came to the rally to support congressional candidate Michael LiPetri Jr. as well as Trump and Blakeman. Glushkov, a lifelong Nassau County resident, said he was encouraged by what he heard about crime reductions. “I took away [President Trump’s] impact on the national level on keeping the crime safe in Nassau County, reducing that along with Blakeman,” he said. Glushkov said he believed that Nassau’s record under Blakeman could serve as a model for the rest of New York. “We are the safest county, and we got to make New York state the safest state this November,” he said. The rally and the nearby protest underscored the political divide surrounding Trump’s visit, with his supporters emphasizing crime and law enforcement while opponents argued that health care, affordability and reforms in immigration policy should be made higher priorities.

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Hempstead Union Free School District voters returned to the polls Monday to decide a Board of Education trustee seat that had been the subject of an unprecedented revote after the state Education Department annulled the results of the May 19 election. Gwendolyn Jackson won the stateordered revote, securing a three-year term on the Hempstead Board of Education after finishing second in the initial election. Jackson received 255 votes, defeating Eugenia Girtman, who received 161; incumbent Trustee Victor Pratt, who received 49; and Caprice Rines, who received 17, according to results released by the district. The ballot count was also livestreamed on the district’s website. Voting took place at Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School. Pratt had won the May 19 election with 288 votes, defeating challengers Gwendolyn Jackson, Eugenia Girtman and Caprice Rines. The revote was ordered by state Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa after the district petitioned her to invalidate the trustee election. Rosa directed the district to hold a new election within 60 days. The district had asked that only the trustee race be invalidated, leaving the voterapproved school budget and capital reserve proposition in place.

carded materials also included envelopes that could have been used to determine how many absentee ballot applications had been mailed. The state’s decision voided that result and gave voters another opportunity to choose the trustee. The Board of Education had taken steps in the weeks before the revote to put new district election leadership in place. At a special meeting on June 25, the board appointed Alexander Hernandez as acting district clerk. The resolution passed 3-2, with Joylette Williams, LaMont Johnson and Jeferry Spencer voting in favor and Pratt and Trustee Elise Nicholson voting against. At the July 6 reorganization and regular meetings, the board conducted its annual reorganization and established its leadership and administrative structure for the new school year. The district’s records show that the July meetings took place as the district moved toward the state-ordered revote. The district subsequently held a regular Board of Education meeting on July 22, with Hernandez serving as acting district clerk. The revote represented the next step in resolving an election that had been thrown into question by the handling of ballots and other election materials. The Nassau County district attorney’s investigation into the allegations remained separate from the State Education Department’s decision to annul the May election.

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WE Summit empowers leaders to ‘own their power’ By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Nearly 300 women gathered at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville on Aug. 4 for the Long Island Herald’s fourth annual Women’s Executive Summit, a day focused on leadership, health, wealth and personal growth. This year’s “Own Your Power” theme brought leaders across industries to share insights on overcoming challenges, building confidence and seizing opportunities. The event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions designed to help attendees invest in themselves and their futures. The day began with a warm-up session, “Be the CEO of You,” led by Susan Gatti, founder of Disruptive Spark Group. Gatti encouraged attendees to reflect on their goals and identify what they hoped to gain from the summit. “We make an investment in ourselves when we come to an event like this, but what we really want is a change,” Gatti said. “The change won’t happen here. It will happen after.” Through a values-based activity, Gatti helped participants focus on their priorities and use those values as a guide for making decisions. Opening remarks were delivered by Stuart Richner and Amy Amato of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE, followed by remarks from Mistress of Ceremonies Kristin Thorne, a five-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter with the Law & Crime Network. “Owning your power means believing in yourself, even when someone else does not,” Amato said. “It means having the courage to launch the business, ask for the promotion, negotiate your salary, take care of your health, build your financial future, and become the leader you were meant to be.” Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island was honored by Richner Communications with the Community Impact award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering girls from across the region. Proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit. The first panel, “Own Your

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Hundreds of powerful executives and entrepreneurs attended the fourth annual Women’s Executuves Summit earlier this month.

Voice,” explored leadership and confidence. Moderated by Sharon Wyman, president and CEO of Discover Long Island, the discussion featured Lillian Paley, vice president of business development at Silver Lining Homecare Agency; Palmina Whelan, capital program director for The New Terminal One; Carina Tom, president of NU World Connect Title LLC; and Suzette Gordon, president and CEO of SCO Family of Services. Panelists shared personal stories about overcoming self-doubt, entering male-dominated industries and learning to advocate for themselves. Whelan reflected on being one of the only women in aviation construction meetings early in her career. “No one is going to speak for me, no one is going to promote me, no one is going to be my cheerleader,” she said. “I realized I had to own my voice.” The summit also featured two blocks of “Power Sessions” covering topics such as hospitality, selfcare, branding, productivity and personal development. During the “Own Your Health” panel, moderated by Kristyn Hodgdon, co-founder and chief creative officer of Rescripted, experts discussed the importance of women advocating for their health and understanding their bodies at every stage of life.

The panel included Dr. Helen Hsieh, founder and medical director of Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, founder of The Beauty Cellar NY; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, of Ideal Body Med Spa; and Dr. Meredith Vandegrift, board-certified plastic surgeon at Vandegrift Plastic Surgery. Speakers encouraged women to move beyond simply “feeling fine” and instead focus on achieving their best health. “Fine is not the same as feeling your optimal best,” Mashkabova said, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s body and seeking answers when something feels wrong. The “Own Your Wealth” panel focused on financial independence and preparation. Moderated by Elisa De Jesus, senior vice president and private client advisor at Bank of America, the discussion featured Kerri Winans Kaley of The Bristal Assisted Living, Michelle Moreira-Jodice of Valley Bank, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction and Christina Rosas of Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. Panelists stressed the importance of financial literacy, asking questions and staying engaged in financial decisions. “Financial confidence doesn’t come from knowing all the answers,” Moreira-Jodice said. “It comes from asking the right questions and building trusted relationships.”

The summit concluded with two keynote presentations. Carrie Skowronski, CEO of Leadology, delivered “Dare to Lead: Reimagine Leadership for the Modern Workplace,” discussing mindset, growth and stepping outside comfort zones. Skowronski encouraged attendees to embrace challenges and recognize their own strengths. “In order to own our power, we have to name our power,” she said. Renee Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, closed the event with “A Life Inspired by Passion & Purpose,” sharing her journey from storyteller and writer to community leader. Flagler encouraged women to recognize their talents and use them in service of others. “Passion is the vehicle that gets us to our purpose,” she said. “Take your gifts, indulge your passion, let it lead you to your purpose and serve your people.” Throughout the day, attendees were reminded that leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by confidence, resilience and the willingness to create meaningful change. For more photos, click here: https://richnerlive.com/richner-event/womens-executive-summit/ For more info on RichnerLive, click here: https://richnerlive. com/

Herald Publisher, Stuart Richner, left, and Executive Director, Amy Amato, surprised Executive Director, Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island with the Community Impact Award, event emcee Kristin Thorne at right.

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The Own Your Voice panel: Moderator Sharon Wyman, left, CDME Discover Long Island, with panelists Suzette Gordon, of SCO Family of Services, Carina Tom, of NU World Connect Title, Lillian Paley with Silver Lining Homecare Agency, and Palmina Whelan of The New Terminal One.

Moderator Elisa De Jesus, left, of Bank of America led the Own Your Wealth Panel with panelists Kerri Winans Kaley, CSA, representing The Bristal Assisted Living, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction, Michelle Moreira-Jodice, of Valley Bank, and Christina M. Rosas, with Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC.

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Closing Keynote speaker Renee Daniel Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement Inc., left the crowd with a powerful message — A Life Inspired By Passion & Purpose.

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Retro gaming fans turn back the clock By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com

Thousands of video game fans stepped back into the past Aug. 7-9 as the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo returned to the Cradle of Aviation Museum bringing together gamers, collectors and cosplayers to celebrate decades of video game history. “I wanted to go since I wanted to have a fun day off with friends and play older games, I never had the chance to play while also seeing cool cosplays,” said Isaac De Paz of Uniondale. The annual convention featured playable classic arcade games and consoles, tournaments, panels, vendors, cosplay and exhibits dedicated to the games and systems that helped shape the industry. Attendees could play games from earlier generations while exploring memorabilia and meeting other fans of retro gaming. For De Paz, the convention offered a chance to experience games and systems he had missed growing up. He played “Crash Bandicoot” on the PlayStation 2 as a child but had never played the original PlayStation game until the expo. Another unfamiliar game was the Pokémon pinball machine which drew a line through the aviation galleries. Some visitors waited a whopping 15-minutes to try it out. “I wonder if people could beat my high score,” Ronaldo Diaz said of East Islip who scored over 200,000 points. “I never knew this game existed but it’s fun to try and catch Pokémon so to speak.” “I think it’s different than a regular pinball machine because there were way more features than the old school ones,” he said. According to the developers Stern Pin Ball, “trainers embark on an unforgettable journey across four distinct habitats, discovering, catching, and bonding with many of their favorite Pokémon,” Stern Pinball stated on their website. There is custom voice work for some characters were added as well. The developers considered it a complete nostalgic journey. Other retro games were located through-

out the museum by years. At one point you are in the 80s and if you walk further visitors were able to play with games from the early 2000s. Shaun King from New Jersey said Grand Theft Auto on Play Station 2 is his top pick over the newer games. The controls were created different than the current models. “I don’t think I will ever forget how to play this game,” he said while deeply concentrating. “I liked playing Crash Bandicoot on the Play Station 2 when I was a kid,” De Paz said. “But playing the original Play Station game for the first time was something I never thought I’d do and ended up having a blast with it!”. The 2026 expo also highlighted milestones in gaming history, including the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 and the 25th anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast’s North American release. The event gave attendees opportunities to play hardware from different generations. De Paz said he also played the original Game Boy and Game Boy Advance for the first time. One of his favorite experiences came while playing “Looney Tunes: Space Race” on a Dreamcast with a friend. “We would laugh whenever we’d hit each other with random goofy items,” he said. The convention’s exhibits extended beyond individual games. The Arcade Age exhibit featured classic arcade cabinets that attendees could play, while other displays focused on specific consoles, games and eras of gaming. The mix of playable games, exhibits and social activities allowed longtime fans to revisit games from their childhood while introducing newer players to systems they may never have experienced firsthand. There was a seemingly endless array of vendor booths, where visitors could purchase mugs, toys, pins, classic games, VHS tapes and hand-quilted blankets. For attendees such as De Paz, the appeal was not simply nostalgia. The expo provided an opportunity to discover older games, try unfamiliar consoles and share the experience with friends.

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Several attendees dressed in cosplay for the convention, including Adam Arena, who suited up as an ODST soldier from the “Halo” video game series.

Colorful collectibles featuring characters and designs from classic video games and pop culture filled vendor displays at the retro gaming event.

Framed 3D artwork depicting scenes from classic video games, including Super Mario Bros., Pokémon and Sonic the Hedgehog, was among the merchandise available from vendors.

Classic Nintendo Entertainment System games, including “Super Mario Bros./ Duck Hunt,” “Mega Man 2” and “Kirby’s Adventure,” were among the vintage games available at the event.

Over a dozen gamers went head-to-head in a Mario Kart Double Dash competition, racing for the top spot

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I take time to reflect on the past school year — celebrating what went well, recognizing my own growth and identifying where I can improve. I think about my students, their successes and needs, and set meaningful goals. I also recharge by researching best practices, reading books and articles, seeking new ideas that will help me grow as an educator and better support every learner. Courtesy Trici Broderick

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What helps you get back into your routine after summer break?

STEPPING OUT

Chicken Kebabs

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad

Spiced Grilled Sweet Potatoes

cuisine’s fresh appeal

Keep the backyard sizzle going

By Karen Bloom

ummer hasn’t left us yet, so we surely want to keep firing up the grill. As August winds down, backyard gatherings, poolside get-togethers and easy weeknight meals continue to call for the smoky, flame-kissed flavors that make grilling a summertime favorite. But late summer is also a good time to move beyond the usual burgers and hot dogs. From grilled vegetables and seafood to perfectly seared steaks and creative takes on familiar favorites, a little variety can bring new life to the backyard menu. Whether you’re keeping things casual or adding a touch of elegance to an endof-summer soirée, the grill offers plenty of possibilities. So before summer slips away, turn up the heat and try something a little different.

Chicken Kebabs With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kebabs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh ﬂavors. • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place

chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down. Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad A quick and easy marinated grilled skirt steak will spice up any gathering. Pair it with a roasted corn salad that embodies the season’s fresh ﬂavors — a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil, and avocado. • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces • 1/3 cup Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 large garlic clove, crushed In a large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad. Corn Salad: • 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked • 2 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 small red onion, diced • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s on tour to celebrate. Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be.It became the ﬁrst streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full.

Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

• 2 tablespoons lime juice • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1/4 teaspoon salt To prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce to taste, and salt; toss to mix well.

Spiced Sweet Potatoes A simple spice rub makes a tasty complement to grilled sweet potatoes, adding some extra zest that gives potatoes some pizzas. • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise. Mix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes. Grill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve potatoes warm.

Celtic Festival and Highland Games The sounds of bagpipes, the rhythm of Irish step dancing and the spectacle of Highland Games return to Old Westbury Gardens. The refreshed edition of its annual summer festival celebrates the rich Scottish Irish and Welsh traditions woven into Long Island’s Celtic communities. The Highland Games remain a centerpiece, featuring centuries-old tests of strength including the caber toss, sheaf toss and stone put. Entertainment for all ages, including performances by songwriter-vocalist Andy Cooney, acclaimed as “Irish America’s favorite son,” and others; along with and tempting eats and a marketplace round out the day.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets at oldwestburygardens.org. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.

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Your Neighborhood Aug ‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption

CALENDAR issues, share updates and connect with neighbors in a welcoming community setting.

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/ neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/ animal-shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page. • Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing • Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220

Summer groovin’

Eisenhower Park’s Summer Concert Series welcomes Let Sing Taylor, a Taylor Swift tribute. The bamd brings the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far. So, let the games begin! Get ready to sport your Taylor- inspired attire and sing your hearts out. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

Aug Glenn Miller Orchestra

“In The Mood” for swing music? Take a step back in time with the most popular and sought after big band of all time! The Glenn Miller Orchestra visits the Madison Theatre on their national tour. Hear all their greatest hits, including “In The Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “American Patrol,” “A String Of Pearls,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade.” The 15 member orchestra, their lead singers, and vocalists perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. • Where: Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Where: Uniondale American Legion Hall, 545 Uniondale Ave. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: info.uerc@gmail.com or call (516) 440-6004

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Melissa Etheridge

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,” Melissa Etheridge sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song of the Academy Award- and Grammy Award-winning artist’s 17th studio album, “Rise.” She then takes a pause, the flurry of her guitar and her bandmates’ boisterous sounds fading out, before she practically shouts with unbridled joy: “God I love being alive!” The words say so much. But in that pause — just a few seconds long — it’s as if she’s reflecting on everything that has happened in her life since she last released an album of new material, 2019’s “The Medicine Show,” and all that is to come on this remarkable, emotional mosaic of songs. Etheridge is known for powerful rock vocals, emotional songwriting, and live shows that feel both personal and energetic. Her • Where: The Paramount, 370 concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, New York Ave., Huntington and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big • Time: 8 p.m. reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that • Contact: ticketmaster.com or same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material. paramountny.com

• Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Aug Harvest for the World

Start the school year prepared at this free community giveaway at Uniondale Public Library, hosted by Harvest for the World. Families can pick up school supplies while the non for profit organization founded by Joanna Bell-Richards helps students head back to the classroom ready for a successful year. Harvest for the World donates food and supplies to families in need to enhance quality of life among residents. • Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale • Time: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Contact: uniondalelibrary.org or (516) 489-2220

Cars for a Cause

Support a good cause while enjoying a day of cars, food, raffles, awards and more at Cars for a Cause, benefiting the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. Check out vehicles from all eras and classes, along with

appearances by Star Wars characters. Car enthusiasts can show off their vehicles while attendees enjoy the festivities and help support a local organization. Rain date is Aug. 29. • Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum parking lot, Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: Chris (516) 378-2000 ext: 651

Christie Jones: ‘Long Island Color Field Study

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to learn about current Artists’ Corner artist Christie Jones. Make art based on her work to take home at the drop-in program. For all ages. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m., also Aug. 29 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Aug Salsa in the park

Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with a salsa orchestra.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

Aug Family movie night

Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. See “Wicked,’ the 2024 musical fantasy adaption of the first act of the stage musical, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum. The second film, “Wicked For Good,” is shown Aug. 26. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Seasonal Sprouts offers is a LEGO-themed adventure for young explorers. Children (ages 4–10) embark on a guided outdoor tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. Everyone discovers the wonders of nature in a fun and hands-on way. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in a LEGO free-play area. $22 per adult, $20 ages 62+, $12 child. Registration required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Citizen Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to be a citizen scientist and study monarch butterflies in the museum’s Milkweed Garden. By measuring plants, rainfall, and monarch eggs you will be collecting real data that scientists can analyze! Your data will help them understand butterfly migration and will help conserve this species. Each Wednesday, take a walk through this garden and see how the plants grow as habitat for visiting monarchs! To join, meet at the front desk. For ages 4+. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 2-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Having an event?

Aug Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center meets

All are invited to attend a monthly meeting held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the American Legion Hall in Uniondale. The gathering provides residents with an opportunity to discuss local

Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AMC4, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. MAURA PRITCHARD, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 20, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 1, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 156 Brookside Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block K and Lot 142. Approximate amount of judgment is $579,539.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602180/2018. Cash will not be accepted. Gerard DeGregoris, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161424 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MESCHAC ABSOLU, AS SOLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HUGUETTE JEANPIERRE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 23, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,

Mineola, NY 11501 on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 327 Lenox Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 499 and Lots 117-120. Approximate amount of judgment is $518,606.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606817/2024. Michael Sepe, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231504-2 161591

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-18, Plaintiff AGAINST Nassau County Public Administrator, as Limited Administrator of the Estate of Mary Alice Turner a/k/a Mary A. Turner; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 15, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 9, 2026, at 4:00PM, premises known as 865 Southern Parkway, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 50 Block 286 Lot 131. Approximate amount of judgment $818,838.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 009443/2012. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or

Shine.” Cary David Kessler, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 23, 2026 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 161585

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU ATLANTICA, LLC, Plaintiff, AGAINST LUCIEN ESCOFFERY; VERONICA ESCOFFERY, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on January 3, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 213 Hudson Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55, Block 494 and Lot 342.A & 342.B. Approximate amount of judgment $890,955.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #005288/2016. Keith Corbett, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 161736 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY STATE OF NEW YORK MORTGAGE AGENCY, Plaintiff against QUINETTE DUNBAR, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 23, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 14, 2026 at 2:00PM. Premises known as 714 Newton Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sec 50 Block 124 Lot 21. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $530,556.48 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 602724/2025. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee File # 24-18793NY 161714 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS 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 Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 09/02/2026 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 456/26. 457/26. UNIONDALE - Yadash Bankay, Special exception to maintain accessory structure (gazebo) larger than permitted, exceeding horizontal maximum on 2 sides & with lot area occupied variance; Maintain 4’ solid PVC fence forward of the dwelling., N/s Hill St., 94.27’ E/o Adams St., a/k/a 611 Hill St. 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 Uniondale 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. 161815 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Avatar Nassau Retail Center LLC, Plaintiff vs. 175 Nassau Road Holding, Inc., et. al., Defendants (612130/2023)

Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 23, 2026, the undersigned referee will sell at auction on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, “rain or shine,” the premises at 175 Nassau Road, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 192), 163 Nassau Road, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 191) and the vacant land on Centennial Avenue, Roosevelt, New York 11575 (Section 55, Block 413, Lot 8). The approx. amt. of Plaintiff’s lien is $3,959,706.55 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold in one parcel and subject to judgment and terms of sale. Charles Casolaro, Esq. Law Offices of Tae H. Whang, LLC, Attys for Plaintiff, 185 Bridge Plaza N., Fort Lee, NJ 07024, (201) 461-0300. 161765 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 601390/2025 COUNTY OF NASSAU __________________ NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. DOMINIQUE ERICA STEPHENSON, AS VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATRIX AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; CASSANDRA MIRALIA AUGUSTIN, AS VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally

described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; RAYMOND PARKER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; FRANKLIN PETERSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; NECKOL GRANT, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; DOROTHY EDWARDS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; DORISE EDWARDS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; GREGORY PITTS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; EBONY GRANT, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; LASHELLY MAYO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF

ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE PITTS A/K/A ADELE L. EDWARDS A/K/A ADELE EDWARDS A/K/A ADELL PITTS any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DAVE MCNAB AS “JOHN DOE #1”, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 694 TOWER COURT, UNIONDALE, NY 11553

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between the school and families,” Barnes said. “They didn’t know what was happening. They weren’t sure where to look for information.” The process of improving communication was a team effort led by the PTA board, Barnes said. The PTA’s vice president of funding, Judine Duquesnay, brainstormed ideas on what to send to parents. Hafeesah Wellington, vice president of programs, also followed through on Barnes’s point, ensuring that parents received timely information. After the PTA gathered information from parents, it shared their concerns with LawClaudia rence Road’s assisBarnes tant principal, Leigh Sumpter, and the dean of students, Adeola TellaWilliams. The school, Barnes said, worked to improve communication with families, and Tella-Williams added that the school used robocalls, online fliers and Google Classroom to reach parents. “The PTA proactively reached out to parents’ homes to encourage attendance (at Lawrence Road)” Tella-Williams said. “The school supported the initiative by sending out robocalls to every household.” “Some parents preferred communication in one medium,” Barnes said. “Others prefer an email.” Barnes said that the recognition by the National PTA reflects the work of more

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Grand Avenue Elementary School students greeted a towering robot at the PTA’s first-ever carnival celebrating the end of the school year and the start of summer on June 5. than just the school’s PTA. “This recognition belongs to the entire school community,” she said. “Everyone should really feel proud.” At Grand Avenue, PTA President Kristle Simms-Murphy used parent surveys to determine what families wanted from the

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Section: 50, Block: 124, Lot: 29 Defendants. __________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your

failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $349,002.00 and interest, recorded on August 07, 2020, in Instrument Number 2020-70190 and in Liber M Vl-44435 at Page 754 , of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 694 TOWER COURT, UNIONDALE, NY 11553. The relief sought in the within

action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or

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organization and how the school could better connect it with community resources. The PTA created a website to serve as a resource hub for families, and began working with community organizations to offer parent workshops during the coming school year. The workshops, Simms-Murphy said, could help parents navigate challenges ranging from technology and screen time to finding support services in the community. “We wanted to hear from parents in our surveys about what things do they want?” Simms-Murphy said. “What do they want to see? What do they want out of PTA?” She added, “Parents just need better access to resources in our community. For Grand Avenue, we created a website, and we’re going to continue to build on that so that parents have resources and we have a resource path for families.” Simms-Murphy said that receiving the School of Excellence designation shows that the PTA’s efforts are moving the school community in the right direction. The organization also offered an incentive for parents to complete its survey. Parents who took part were entered in a raffle for three $50 gas gift cards, an effort that Simms-Murphy estimated roughly doubled participation. “Parents don’t need another task to do,” she said. “It helps to think there’s a reason for me doing this, not just to get feedback, but I’m getting something in return.” Simms-Murphy said that persuading more families to participate gave the PTA more information about what was working at Grand Avenue and what needed to

change. “We need more opinions,” she said. “We need more critiques so that we can improve.” The incentive also provided a bit of financial relief to the three families that won the gift cards, she said. “We helped families not have to sacrifice between getting groceries for their house or getting a full tank of gas.” she said. “That warms my heart to know that we were able to do that.” During a virtual National PTA School of Excellence celebration Aug. 13 the PTA leaders learned about additional programs and awards their organizations could pursue. Geye Samuda, the incoming Lawrence Road PTA president, said that those opportunities would require additional planning and collaboration among PTA board members, but the group intends to explore applying for more recognition. “This is about every child in the community,” Samuda said. “But then it takes a village. It doesn’t just take a village for one school in particular; it takes a village for the entire community.” She added that earning the recognition from the National PTA was challenging because, although School of Excellence is described as a yearlong program, PTA leaders largely work within the roughly 10-month school year. “It’s really challenging, but at the end of the day — and I mean at the end of every day, every event, fundraiser, meeting,” Samuda said, “the feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment that drives all these leaders that led the PTA, whether they’re president, vice presidents or any PTA member — they all deserve this.”

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y sister and I called our father’s friends “Uncle Jack” and “Aunt Sue” Smith (not their real last name). We lived in Mount Vernon, the boot of Westchester County, and they lived in Floral Park. My sister and I believe our dad met Jack through work: Both were vacuum cleaner salesman. Jack and Sue lived with their two daughters and a French bulldog name Dinky on a leafy street that ended at the gate to the local school playground. The four of us, the two girls and my sister and I, played together, swam together and talked about our dreams together. As teenagers, or near-teens, we would shoot baskets or run around in the playground. I still have pictures of the four of us at play, framed in my living room. The Smiths owned an inboard motorboat, the Sue Jean, which they docked at the Freeport Yacht Club. The boat had an upper deck, with equipment for extra

steering; a galley, beds and a head down below; and an aft area for sitting, talking and fishing. I remember once catching two sea bass on one line with two hooks. We’d dive off the boat into the Long Island Sound. Once when I was 9 or 10, I dived into the water with my glasses on. Oops and ouch! At Gilgo Beach, we docked next to other boats, and were always reminded to watch that our hands didn’t get caught between two gunwales. A friend’s aunt lost a thumb that way. At the dock, we cooked over a grill. From there we walked on sand for hours and explored parts of Jones Beach. Other times, we drove directly to Jones and spent the day in the sun. I recall a Native American exhibit that featured a woman I later learned was named Rosebud, from a book by Marjorie Weinberg-Berman. Of course, there were the inevitable bad sunburns and the occasional tumble in a rip current that scraped our backs. Both often necessitated a respite from the sun and the surf. Those summer memories are deeply ingrained, and remind me of family

love, friendship, freedom and learning. They’re captured in my mind and in photos. While life took us on different career and health journeys, the four of us stayed in touch for a long time. One of the ironies of life is that when I moved to Long Island to work at Adelphi, I met the former boyfriend of one of my “cousins.” We had seen each other often as kids, and found ourselves at the same events as adults. There are other summer memories, of course, but the summers on Long Island were all joy, all fun, with no other obligations. In later years, most of my summer memories are of work — jobs at the local pool or as a camp counselor. I found new forms of joy, like being complimented for a job well done or seeing other people benefit from my efforts. Some of the books that have inspired me over the years were summer reads. I remember in particular “Attorney for the Damned,” a biography of Clarence Darrow, with chapters describing his preparation for the defense in the Scopes trial, the case against Dr. Ossian Sweet and the Leopold-Loeb murder trial.

hey were full of joy and fun — but they’re also a great time to learn.

During one summer between college semesters, when I wasn’t working, I tried to transcribe “The Canterbury Tales” into contemporary English, an effort celebrated by neither my professor nor me. Over the years I have counseled my children and friends’ children about the importance of taking advantage of summertime to expand knowledge and hone skills, explore the world of work — and have fun. It is a respite from school, yes, but it has its own subjects to study and master, including sports, the arts and self-discipline. The school year doesn’t allow for much exploration, given homework and daily chores, but summer provides the flexibility to play sports, attend concerts and dramatic performances, visit museums and art exhibits as well as work. These opportunities for personal growth were among the reasons that a colleague and I wrote “Letters to Students,” one chapter of which is “Trust Yourself.” Summer is a great time to explore new interests, make new friends and save money for college, especially on Long Island. Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”

An event-packed season in the Town of Hempstead

s the final weeks of summer approach, I find myself looking back fondly on what has been an extraordinary season in the Town of Hempstead. Summer has always been a special time in our township. It’s when parks come alive, beaches and pools fill with families, and neighbors have an opportunity to spend more time together. This year has been no exception. All across America’s largest township, residents have gathered to enjoy everything our town has to offer. For me, some of the best moments of this summer were also the simplest: talking with families at a local park, seeing kids dancing at one of our children’s shows, meeting seniors enjoying the Senior Summer Beach Program, or watching generations of residents create a music-loving bond at one of our summer concerts. Those moments are what make the town such a special place. This summer, we worked hard to offer residents more opportunities to get outside, encouraging everyone to

take a “staycation,” to have some fun and to make memories without having to travel far from home. Our free Summer Concert Series brought live music directly into neighborhoods across the township, with performances nearly every night throughout July and August. At Town Park Point Lookout, thousands gathered for our Disco Summer Dance Party, featuring Sister Sledge, C+C Music Factory, Lime, Alisha, Tavares and France Joli, along with food trucks, family activities and a spectacular drone show. Our Traveling Summer Luau Series transformed local pools into tropical getaways, with music, games and activities for the entire family. Our children’s shows gave our youngest residents something to look forward to throughout their summer vacation, while programs for seniors offered opportunities to stay active, socialize and enjoy the best of this beautiful season. We truly hit the ground running this summer, and it has been all gas and no brakes. We kicked off the season by opening town pools and splash pads early. When extreme heat arrived, we

extended hours at our beaches and pools to ensure that people had plenty of ways to beat the heat. These facilities are about much more than entertainment; they’re about quality of life. Local government is at its best when it delivers the services residents depend on while also strengthening the communities they call home. That means maintaining our roads and infrastructure, keeping our neighborhoods clean, investing in our parks and recreational facilities, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. But it also means creating opportunities for neighbors to come together. Every packed concert, busy pool and crowded community event represents something bigger: people choosing to spend time together. As we all plunge deeper into the era of smartphones, tablets and social media, it’s extraordinary to see everyone connect offline and strengthen their communal roots in our township. The programs and events we offer are intended to provide residents with memorable experiences they can enjoy just minutes from their homes. I’m proud of what we accomplished this

rom our Concert Series to our Disco Dance Party to our Luau Series.

summer — but I’m even more excited about what comes next. We will continue to invest in our parks, beaches and recreational facilities. We will continue to improve our roads and infrastructure. We will continue to look for new ways to offer highquality services while respecting the hardworking taxpayers who fund them. And we will continue to find ways to bring people together and make our communities even stronger. There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy, including more neighborhood concerts and activities across the township. Come on down and celebrate the unofficial end of the season with our Endless Summer Concert at Town Park Point Lookout. Soon enough, the beach chairs will be packed away, children will head back to school and another Long Island summer will come to a close — but the work of building a better Town of Hempstead never stops. This summer gave us plenty to celebrate. Now we’ll carry that energy and sense of community into the months ahead as we continue to make the town the best place to live, work and raise a family. Thank you to every resident who joined us and made this a summer to remember. John Ferretti is supervisor of the Town of Hempstead.

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s children head back to school, parents naturally want to make sure their kids succeed — good grades, positive relationships with teachers and classmates, and a school year filled with opportunities. That instinct is understandable. Parents have an important role in their children’s education. They should know what their kids are learning, monitor attendance and academic progress, communicate with teachers and school officials, attend meetings when appropriate, and ask questions when something doesn’t seem right. When a problem arises, parents shouldn’t be afraid to address it. The key is to address problems with the school rather than automatically trying to solve every problem for the child. Children need opportunities to develop independence, responsibility and confidence. Those qualities develop when they are given the chance to navigate challenges themselves. No parent wants to see a child struggle with a difficult assignment, receive a disappointing grade, have a disagreement with a friend or feel frustrated by a teacher’s decision. The natural reaction can be to intervene immediately. Send the email. Make the phone call. Explain the situation. Fix the problem. Sometimes intervention is necessary. Parents should step in when a child is

letters Why are we talking about measles again? To the Editor: It happened a long time ago, but I still remember my childhood bout with measles. I was 7. Measles had been going around my elementary school for months. Many of my second-grade classmates had already been sick. With no vaccine available, everyone was at risk. Early that spring, it was my turn. I felt flushed and tired in school one afternoon, and by the next evening was running a fever and feeling achy. The days that followed were awful. I developed a hacking cough and a sensitivity to light. When my temperature hit 102 one night, my parents took turns bathing my arms, chest and forehead with cool washcloths. I remember the worried looks on their faces. After six rough days, I began to feel slightly better — still weak but

being bullied, facing discrimination, dealing with a serious safety concern or encountering a problem that requires adult assistance. But a forgotten assignment can be a lesson in organization. A poor grade can be a chance to understand what went wrong and develop a better approach. A disagreement with a classmate can teach a child how to communicate, compromise and resolve conflicts. A difficult interaction with a teacher can teach a student to respectfully advocate for him or herself. School is about far more than academics. It is also where children learn how to function in the world. They learn to meet deadlines, ask questions, accept constructive criticism, work with others, make decisions and live with the consequences. They won’t always get it right. And that’s OK. Mistakes aren’t necessarily signs that a child is failing. Often, they are evidence that a child is learning. The goal of parenting is not to eliminate every mistake, but to help children understand them and become better equipped to handle the next challenge. Teachers and schools have an obvious role in this partnership. Educators should communicate clearly with families, offer appropriate opportunities for parents to be involved and recognize that they know their children in ways

teachers cannot. At the same time, schools must give students space to develop their own relationships, voices and responsibilities. The partnership works best when everyone understands their roles. Parents provide support and guidance. Teachers provide instruction and expertise. And students, increasingly as they grow older, take responsibility for their own education. That balance may look different in kindergarten than it does in high school. A young child may need considerable parental assistance getting organized, completing routines and understanding expectations. An older student should gradually take more ownership — contacting a teacher, tracking assignments, preparing for a test or addressing a problem before a parent becomes involved. The ultimate goal is not to have children depend on their parents indefinitely. It is to prepare them to become capable adults who can make decisions, solve problems and recover when things don’t go according to plan. As a new school year begins, parents should remember that their children are not projects to be perfectly managed. They are young people learning how to become independent. The job is not to make sure students never stumble. It is to make sure they know how to get back up.

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ar too often, partisanship impedes progress in the Nassau County Legislature. Our July 27 meeting showed what we could achieve through collaboration, and by putting the needs of the people first. One of the most impactful actions taken during that meeting was the approval of the county’s capital plan, through which we will deliver tens of millions of dollars in critical public-safety investments in the communities of District 5. These include a $10 million traffic safety and beautification project focused on Uniondale Avenue; reconstruction of the West Hempstead PAL hockey rink, which is currently underway, and improvements to Hall’s Pond Park; continued investment in the Joysetta & Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County; and capital improvements to the Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Park, in Uniondale. In addition, tens of millions of dollars more, for improvements to regionally significant county roads in Hempstead village, including Washington

Avenue, Franklin Street, Peninsula Boulevard, Fulton Avenue, Clinton Street and Greenwich Street, are on the way. Under the county charter, a 13-vote supermajority is necessary to approve the bond authorization that funds the projects, and because of the current political configuration of the Legislature, a willingness to negotiate and collaborate was essential in order to reach that benchmark. Additional benefits will be on the way for our communities because of how my Democratic colleagues and I utilized that leverage. As part of the agreement to approve the capital plan, a total of 32 Community Revitalization Program grants were approved for Democratic-represented districts, ending the yearslong partisan blockade erected by the administration of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. These resources include funding for investments to improve the auditorium at Uniondale High School and to repair the flooring at the Uniondale Public Library. These funds represent our ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of the county’s young people and families, and I am committed to working closely with community leaders and stakeholders to identify other opportunities to

nd we proved at our meeting last month that we can, and they do.

Letters less feverish. The rash that had covered my body gradually disappeared. I coughed less as the days passed. Almost three weeks after getting sick, I returned to school. In 1963, when measles vaccines finally became available, my mother said that no one would ever suffer from this dreaded disease again. Though her optimism was a bit premature — measles didn’t vanish overnight — the number of cases nevertheless declined steadily as more children became vaccinated. By 2000, the World Health Organization declared the disease essentially eliminated in America. But now measles is back, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 2,400 confirmed cases in 2026 — more than all of last year. In fact, the number of reported cases in the past 20 months is greater than the previous 24 years combined. CDC data also indicates that most of those infected are young and unvaccinated. While U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles, he has had a long history of skepticism about vaccines,

support our shared priorities. Another bipartisan action from the July 27 meeting will benefit neurodivergent people living in our county. The Blue Envelope Program will give people with autism spectrum disorders the opportunity to receive a blue envelope in which to store essential vehicle documents and communication instructions. The goal is to make traffic stops as safe and straightforward as possible for both neurodivergent drivers and officers alike. The capital plan and the Blue Envelope Program are good steps forward in our shared mission of making Nassau County a more resilient, safer, more enjoyable place to live. More must be done, however, to fully restore balance to county government. Common-sense proposals, such as my legislation that would modernize Nassau’s e-bike and scooter laws in the interest of public safety and clarity, have been ignored. So too has a bill I introduced to ban the Blakeman administration from moving interest and investment income earned by the opioid settlement fund — which became necessary after we thwarted the administration’s attempt to move $13.7 million of those proceeds into the general fund to

even pushing debunked connections between vaccines and autism. A chorus of anti-vaxxers share online conspiracy theories about the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. Now we have President Trump’s recent executive order calling for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to be administered to children in three separate doses rather than two, the standard practice. His order has dismayed and angered doctors and other health care professionals, who fear that more children will receive incomplete dosages or wind up completely unvaccinated. While a few thousand cases of measles may not strike some as serious, especially since most people recover from it, it’s astonishing that we’re even talking about a disease that was once practically eliminated. Shame on those who have stoked anxiety and confusion about MMR. And politics aside, there can be no excuse for putting any child at risk for such a miserable infection. Having the measles is no day at the beach. Trust me on that. RICHARD J. CONWAy Massapequa

prop up the county budget. My proposals to create a 311 nonemergency hotline, which would make the government services and critical departments that we fund with our tax dollars easier to access on all platforms, and launch an app for reporting potholes and dangerous road conditions, have met similar fates thus far. Meanwhile, Legislator Cynthia Nuñez’s proposal to waive fuel taxes when gas prices exceed $3 per gallon is still being blocked by the legislative majority — even as prices have soared past $4 in Nassau County. Previously, the majority stymied legislation that would require every county police vehicle to carry EpiPens, and refused to hold a hearing on another piece of legislation that would equip every county park and court facility with automated external defibrillators, or AEDs. Good ideas shouldn’t be judged by whether the sponsor’s name has a D or an R next to it. They should be vetted and debated on their merits. Passing the county’s capital plan, where cooperation was necessary, and the unanimous embrace of the Blue Envelope Program shows us there is a better way forward. By embracing it, we will maximize our opportunities to efficiently meet the needs of every community we serve. Olena Nicks, of Uniondale, represents Nassau County’s 5th Legislative District.

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