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Golden Crest restaurant gets a fresh look community and share his culture. Golden Crest became a destination for customers Golden Crest, a longtime looking for traditional JamaiJamaican restaurant in Union- can fare with the taste of dale owned by Kenneth John- either the Caribbean or their son, is welcoming customers home. “I saw it as an opportunity back after a three-month renovation project that refreshed to provide food for not only the nearly 30-year-old business Jamaicans who lived in Uniondale,” Johnson while preserving said, “but also to its role as a gathershare that part of ing place for food my culture and and community. cooking skills with The restaurant, the community.” at 540 Jerusalem Among the eatery’s Ave., reopened most popular dishMarch 26 after es are curried goat extensive renovaand jerk chicken. tions to its interior. “It’s more than A formal grand reopening, featur- KENNETh JohNSoN a restaurant,” he added of Golden ing Jamaican fried Owner, Golden Crest Crest. “It’s like a fish, is planned for community center Sept. 19, timed for where people chitwhen families have returned from summer vaca- chat and they play music tions. Johnson said his own sometimes. They play domibusy schedule also contributed noes.” The restaurant’s temporary to the delayed celebration. Originally from Kingston, closure, he said, did not go Jamaica, Johnson, operated a unnoticed: Customers regularrestaurant there before com- ly approached him to ask when ing to the United States in 1979 it would reopen. Their enthuand bringing the Jamaican- siasm inspire him to plan the food experience to Uniondale. formal grand reopening and There were no other Jamaican fish fry. “Everybody wanted the resrestaurants nearby, which he saw as a chance to serve the ContInued on page 8
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Incoming pre-K and kindergarten students explored a water sensory table, one of several hands-on activities designed to introduce children to learning through play.
A welcoming start for the youngsters By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
Children played at a water sensory table, colored, got their faces painted and joined teachers for dancing and games on Aug. 20, when Uniondale School District welcomed its newest students and their families to its third annual Early Childhood Jamboree. The event, held at Cornelius Court School, brought together incoming pre-K and kindergarten students before Sept. 1, the start of the 2026-27 school year, while parents met educators, learned about resources and connected with other families. Milerbin Genao, the school district’s director of elementary ELA and math, said the jamboree was created to make the transition to school less intimidating for young children. “We realized that for these little ones that have not been part of a school system yet, that first day of school can be scary,” Genao said. “What better opportunity to get them to meet
their future teachers, their future principal, their assistant principal, know a familiar face before they enter school.” During the jamboree, parents learned about developmental milestones and spoke with representatives from the Uniondale Public Library, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Child Care Council of Nassau and school PTAs. The library provided information about upcoming September and October programs and registration materials for families interested in obtaining library cards. California Avenue School’s step team also played its part by introducing students to performing arts at an early age, which is a district emphasis. Genao said Uniondale begins exposing students to performing arts as early as pre-K and kindergarten, with the district working to expand opportunities for younger students to participate. She said the district sees performing arts as part of a broader effort to give elementary stuContInued on page 10
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Cheryl Wills, originally from Hempstead and later a Uniondale resident, is a Uniondale High School alumna who graduated in 1984. After graduation, she pursued a career in broadcast journalism and is now an anchor at NY1. After spending years in front of the camera telling real-life stories, Wills had the opportunity to make a special cameo in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which was released in theaters July 31. Wills is no stranger to cameos, having appeared in other movies and television shows, including “Ghostbusters,” “Morbius,” “Law & Order: SVU” and “21 Bridges.” The Herald sat down with Wills to discuss her journey from Uniondale to broadcast journalism and her experience getting a taste of Hollywood.
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Q: What did Uniondale and/or Hempstead expose you to that later helped you as a journalist? A: Growing up in Hempstead and attending Uniondale High School exposed me to a vibrant, diverse, and resilient community. After my father, a NYC firefighter, passed away in 1980, moving to Long Island was a major turning point for my family. Living in the community taught me empathy and the importance of listening to everyday people whose voices often get overlooked. Those foundational experiences gave me the exact investigative curiosity and grounding needed for a long career in broadcast journalism. Q: Was there a teacher or experience at Uniondale H.S. that helped you shape your career or did you decide in college you want to become a journalist?
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A: Uniondale High School laid the academic and creative foundation that gave me the confidence to pursue broadcast journalism. My career path truly solidified during my time at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, but my high school educators—including Assistant Principal Wilma Tootle (whom I keep in touch with today) —constantly encouraged my passion for writing and public speaking.
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CHERYL WILLS be “that” reporter in a film? A: It was an absolute thrill! Film productions often seek authentic New York news anchors to deliver in-universe news updates, so the story feels real to audiences. When the production team reached out to feature authentic local journalists, I was honored to step into the role. Growing up as a news junkie, I never imagined that my real-life career as an anchor would eventually land me a cameo in the biggest Marvel movies of all time. Q: What were you reporting in the movie? A: In true Spider-Man fashion, I was delivering breaking news updates on camera about the Hulk and Spiderman! Q: Was the cameo filmed in your studio? A: The production captured authentic newsroom elements in our studios in Manhattan. Q: As someone whose everyday job is telling other people’s stories, what was it like suddenly becoming part of the story yourself? A: It is always humbling when the tables turn and you become part of the narrative — whether through a blockbuster film cameo or sharing my personal journey uncovering my Civil War ancestral roots. Q: What would you tell a Uniondale student today who wants to become a journalist or pursue a career that seems far outside what they’re doing right now? A: I always tell students: “You can’t be what you can’t see”. Recognize that your potential is limitless, and it does not matter where you start — it’s how high you fly. Master literacy and reading, because the ability to analyze and tell compelling stories is the ultimate key to opening doors in any field. Never let temporary obstacles define your future; persistence and dedication to your craft will carry you into spaces you once only dreamed of entering.
Islanders’ Palmieri brings hockey and joy
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NHL forward practices drills with children of military families on East Meadow rink By SEAN KENNEDY Correspondent
The outdoor hockey rinks at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow were filled with joy on Aug. 5, when New York Islanders star Kyle Palmieri hosted more than 50 military families for an afternoon of smiles, goals and fun. Palmieri and his foundation, The Kyle Palmieri Foundation, along with the Islanders, introduced their beloved sport to the children of military members in the form of street hockey, offering each child sticks along with their chance at meeting one of the sport’s best players. “Events like these make the game of hockey a lot more accessible, and for me to connect this to my work with the military, veterans, and their families, is a unique opportunity that I’m excited for,” Palmieri told the Herald at the event in Eisenhower Park. Palmieri and the Islanders worked together with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS, to create a lasting moment for military families and their children. TAPS, which started operating in 1994, works with families grieving the loss of loved ones KYlE PAlmIErI in the military community. Forward, “Kyle has worked with New York Islanders TAPS across multiple teams that he’s played with, and it’s amazing that he’s so willing to give back to the military community,” Morgan Price, a coordinator in TAPS sports and entertainment division, said. “Having someone that has their back, knowing that their sacrifice that their family gave is not going unnoticed, it’s just really amazing.” For Palmieri, helping the military community is also a personal endeavor. One of Palmieri’s sisters, Taylor, served in the National Guard, while one of his brothers-in-law, Stephen Ficchi, served in the U.S. Army. “The military has always been a very important cause for me,” Palmieri said. “The ability to use my platform and be a part of the military community is something that’s always been important to me.” Palmieri, a 35-year-old right winger, was born in Smithtown before moving to New Jersey in his early years. After being drafted out of Notre Dame in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks in 2009, Palmieri was traded to his hometown team, the New Jersey Devils, in 2015. Soon after arriving back in New Jersey, Palmieri and the Devils launched the “Squad21” initiative, allowing active service members and veterans to see a hockey game free of charge. The program carried over when the Islanders traded for Palmieri in 2021, and it became The Kyle Palmieri Foundation. “I started my foundation eight years ago, and it provides an opportunity to do little things like this, to put a smile on a kid’s face or brighten up a family’s day,” Palmieri said. “It’s a great opportunity for them to get out and be a part of the community that they have a lot in common with.” The Islanders organization was eager to help Palmieri in his pursuit of bringing the sport to a demographic deserving of recognition in their own communities. “For us, it’s about giving them an opportunity to learn and to love the game,” Ann Rina, Islanders vice president of community relations, said. “Hopefully,
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Kyle Palmieri, New York Islanders forward, spoke to children of active military personnel at a street hockey clinic at the Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow on Aug. 5.
Ceci Warshauer, 10, of Medford, participated in drills.
Dalone Germain, 13, of New Jersey, got a puck past Sparky, the Islanders’ mascot, at the street hockey clinic hosted by the Kyle Palmieri Foundation.
after an event like this, they want to take that hockey stick home and continue their hockey journey.” The event was filled with families watching rinkside, as the children got their first taste of a new sport. Those spectators included Gary Dowling of North Babylon, whose nieces are just discovering the sport and learning from one of hockey’s best players. “They love the Islanders, they love hockey, and it’s cool to hang out with other military families,” Dowling said. “When you have someone like (Palmieri) here, especially when he could be out training or getting ready for the upcoming season, it’s really cool to
see.” Palmieri sustained a season-ending ACL injury during a game last November, while making a spectacular assist on a goal. While he’s progressing well through rehabilitation and is expected to be ready for the season-opener on Sept. 30, he also had his sights on an equally important goal: making sure the kids who attended the street hockey clinic had a memorable experience. “It’s all about them having fun,” Palmieri said. “Hopefully, a couple of them get excited about maybe playing hockey someday.”
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Elias Serrano Bonilla an East Meadow resident and a leader of the Hempstead Locos Salvatruchas MS-13 gang, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in two 2024 attacks that left eight people injured in Hempstead and Uniondale, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced on Aug. 18. Bonilla, 22, pleaded guilty on July 2 to second-degree attempted murder, second-degree conspiracy and second-degree assault. His sentence includes five-year post-release supervision. Prosecutors identified Bonilla as a “homeboy,” or leader, of the Hempstead Locos Salvatruchas, an MS-13 clique. On Oct. 20, 2024, Bonilla and several others attacked six people playing soccer at Kennedy Memorial Park in Hempstead, prosecutors said. The group punched and kicked the victims and used knives and a machete during the attack. One victim was stabbed in the rib cage and required surgery to remove his gallbladder and repair his diaphragm and liver. Another
Six people were arrested and 22 vehicles were impounded after police broke up an unpermitted car meetup involving roughly 150 vehicles in Uniondale on Aug. 18, Nassau County police said. Officers responded to Mitchel Field, at 1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., around 10 p.m. after receiving reports of the gathering. Because of its size, officers from several specialized Nassau County police units including a rapid response team and a Canine Unit along with Hempstead police. Officers issued about 100 vehicle and traffic summonses and impounded 22 vehicles. Police said officers stopped a 2010 Volkswagen near Charles Lindbergh and Earle Ovington boulevards after observing several traffic violations. During an investigation, officers allegedly recovered a loaded .22-caliber handgun from the vehicle. The driver, Maleyna Galeano, 18, and passengers Nya Reeves, 20, Joshlynn Almonte, 18, all from Central Islip, and two boys, ages 17 and 16, were arrested. All five were charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Galeano was also charged with multiple vehicle and traffic violations. The car was impounded. Police said the Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team separately stopped a Black 2012 Audi near Charles Lindbergh Boulevard and West Road after allegedly observing traffic violations. Investigators found what police described as a forged New York state inspection sticker and a wooden baton in the trunk. The driver, Jordi Perez, 28, of West Babylon, was alone and was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, displaying a forged inspection sticker and multiple vehicle and traffic violations. All six defendants were arraigned Aug. 19 in Hempstead, with the two juveniles appearing in the Youth Section of First District Court. The charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Call 1( 800)244-
suffered a deep forearm laceration from a machete. Prosecutors said Bonilla and other gang members attacked two more people outside Super Laundromat in Uniondale on Dec. 18, 2024, using pipes and a machete. One victim suffered a deep forearm laceration and cuts to his back, while the other suffered a deep forehead laceration and other cuts. “Gang violence in our communities is unacceptable,” Donnelly said. Co-defendants Kelvin Martinez and Pedro Martinez Velasquez were each sentenced April 30 to 12 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. “One of my top priorities is weeding out MS-13 gang members and their violence from Nassau County, and this sentence represents another significant step in that direction,” Donnelly said. “My office’s message is clear: gang violence in our communities is unacceptable, and we put such criminals in front of judges and behind bars.” — Stacy Driks
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Tabernacle of Joy hosts community giveaway
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UNIONDALE HERALD BEACON — August 27, 2026
Uniondale families preparing for the new school year received free school supplies, clothing, food and other resources as Tabernacle of Joy Church hosted its annual Community Day on Aug. 15. The event, held at the church on Brookside Avenue, also brought community resources such as NuHealth. Children also enjoyed activities and a bounce house, while families had access to health and community resources. Community Day is in its fourth year in its current format, but Crystal Mackey, the event’s coordinator, said Tabernacle of Joy has organized back-to-school giveaways and other outreach efforts since the early 1980s. Her father, Apostle J. Raymand Mackey, and his wife, co-pastor Brenda Mackey, have led many of those efforts through co-sponsor Helping End Violence Now, or H.E.V.N., a faith-based coalition that works with schools, law enforcement and community organizations. “It brings so much joy and happiness,” she said. “I’m so elated just to see smiles on the kids’ faces.” The Community Day continued Tabernacle of Joy’s decades-long outreach efforts in Uniondale, providing families with essentials for the classroom while bringing residents and community organizations together before the new school year. Barbara Solomon has been a member of the church for 35 years and has a joy in helping people around her. “The TOJ community outreach represented the extended hand of God to the community,” said Solomon. “Church events of this nature are necessary to serve as a reminder to those most needy that someone cares and that they are not forgotten.
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Assistant Pastor Elder Crystal Mackey, left, and Bishop Leon Coreett helped welcome families to the community giveaway.
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Hofstra University’s women’s soccer team encountered plenty of gridlock during last year’s 6-5-7 season that featured seven straight ties and is seeking a breakthrough fall that yields a deep postseason run. The Pride’s historic draw streak lasted a month from Aug. 28 to Sept. 28 as part of a frustrating campaign in which Hofstra finished 3-3-3 in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and qualified for the conference tournament with a 3-2 win at Stony Brook in the regularseason finale. The Seawolves ended Hofstra’s season four days later with a 2-1 overtime win in the CAA North Division quarterfinals created plenty of hunger for the Pride’s 14 returning players. “They were disappointed in the way it ended,” said 21st-year Hofstra head coach Simon Riddiough. “They have all worked very hard and had good energy in the preseason but we are very young with a lot of new players.” Hofstra will look for more wins with a largely new roster that includes 13 newcomers. The Pride lost nearly 80 percent of last year’s scoring. The top returning scorers are junior forward Hailey Moschitta and senior defender Alexia Des Croisselles, who each tallied two goals apiece. Riddiough said he hopes for a collective scoring effort this fall with a number of potential goal scorers in Maggie Peterson, Kendyl Peterson and Jadyn Hsu at the forward position along with freshman midfielder Mia Claro, an AllState player from Kellenberg. Veteran fifth-year midfielder Amy Meadows also could be a key offensive force and she tallied Hofstra’s lone goal in a season-opening 3-1 loss at St. Joseph’s on Aug. 15. Senior midfielder Alexia Bromfield, who came off bench to score a late tying goal in Hofstra’s 1-1 draw with Columbia on Aug. 21, adds to Hofstra’s offensive depth. “We’re going to be relying on a collective team effort,” Riddiough said. “Set pieces are going to be especially important.” The backline is anchored by senior fender Sasha McTiffin, a preseason AllCAA honorable mention selection. The defense also returns Des Croisselles, junior Emma Johnson and sophomore Jessica Martin. Senior Jill Conlon, a former two-time All-County player at Calhoun High School in North Merrick, adds depth to the defensive roster after missing last season with an injury. Freshman Ryann Zydor, who earned All-State honors at Oceanside High School, is another local product who could see playing time on
Hofstra’s defense is anchored by senior Sasha McTiffin, a preseason All-CAA honorable mention selection. the backline. The defense will be aided by the return of junior goalkeeper Lilly Bailey, a Perth, Australia native, who posted four shutouts and 52 saves last season. “She’s very good with her feet and is very athletic,” Riddiough said of Bailey. “She needs to become a bit more commanding with her communication, but outside of that I’m pretty content with how she is as a goalkeeper.” Hofstra will next host Fordham Aug.
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Goalkeeper Lilly Bailey posted four shutouts a year ago.
27 at 7 p.m. and then return home on Sept. 13 to face Ivy League power Brown for a Sunday matinee starting at 1 p.m. The Pride kickoff CAA play on Sept. 20 against Towson at 1 p.m. The Pride were picked to finish third in the CAA’s six-team North Division behind Stony Brook and Monmouth and ahead of Towson, Northeastern and Drexel. A top three standings finish would qualify Hofstra for a 10th straight CAA playoffs and 19th time in 21 years since Riddiough took com-
mand of the program with a chance to earn an automatic qualifier into the NCAA Tournament. “There’s going to be a lot of parity and hopefully by the time conference play starts we’ve got ourselves sorted and we can challenge people and get ourselves into the playoffs again,” Riddiough said. “We’re a young team and we’re going to learn and take our lumps early and hopefully by conference season we’ll be ready to get some results.”
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News briefs Young Hempstead entrepreneurs Sheena and Selena Harris turned summertime lemonade into an investment in their future. Guided by their own motto, ‘We may have little hands, but we have BIG plans.’ Nassau County Legislator Viviana L. Russell who represents portions of Uniondale and Hempstead visited the sisters’ lemonade stand in Hempstead on July 25. Russell sampled their original strawberry lemonade as well as homemade strawberry jam. The sisters who were accompanied by their mother Tatiana Harris said they pick the strawberries themselves and make the jam by hand. Proceeds from their business are being saved to help fund their future college education. The young entrepreneurs are also the granddaughters of Village Trustee Tanya Carter. “I was so impressed by the Harris sisters’ entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and vision for their future,” Russell said. “Not only do they create exceptional products, but they are using their business to invest in their education — a wonderful example of determination, goal-setting and financial responsibility.” Russell also praised the sisters’ motto: “We may have little hands, but we have BIG plans.” Sheena and Selena were also scheduled to participate in the Young Entrepreneurs of Uniondale Showcase on Aug. 8, where young business owners around Nassau County had an opportunity to showcase
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Young entrepreneurs Sheena and Selena Harris sold lemonade and jam to help save for their future college education. their products and entrepreneurial skills. “After tasting both the original and strawberry lemonade, as well as their homemade strawberry jam, I can honestly say they were all absolutely delicious,” Russell said. “I wish these remarkable young ladies continued success and look forward to seeing them inspire others at the Young Entrepreneurs of Uniondale Showcase.”
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Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, left, officiated at the wedding of Uniondale residents Danhue Clarke and Sabrina Samuels at Hempstead Town Hall on Aug. 21.
Uniondale residents Danhue Clarke and Sabrina Samuels celebrated a new chapter together when they were married at Hempstead Town Hall on Aug. 21. Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray officiated at the ceremony, joining Clarke and Samuels in marriage. The Town Clerk’s Office issues marriage licenses and offers civil wedding
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taurant to reopen,” Johnson said. “When it was closed, people came to me every day and asked, ‘What happened?’ When am I going to reopen again? But when we came back, people were glad.” The renovations included a new restroom, ceiling, flooring, tables and chairs, coolers and kitchen equipment. The walls were tiled, giving the establishment a refreshed appearance, while its original sign and its glass display area, where customers can see the food being prepared, were preserved. Johnson admitted to being “a little bit nervous” about beginning renovations — starting a new chapter of his life after building the restaurant he cherished for nearly 30 years. “The closure allowed me to refresh the building pretty much,” he said. “And to improve the curb appeal and hope for future success.” Claudia Barnes, a longtime customer and a family friend of Johnson’s, echoed his feelings about Golden Crest’s community atmosphere. The restaurant has become more than a place to eat, Barnes said. Customers who came as young adults now bring their children, and many grown children are customers themselves. Johnson has watched many young diners grow up, as if they were his own family. “I’ve seen a different set of custom-
Golden Crest’s grand reopening The Golden Crest, on Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale, is planning an official grand opening on Sept. 19 at noon. Owner Kenneth Johnson will be serving fried Jamaican fish. The selections include escovitch and brown stew as well as fried and steamed fish.
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Golden Crest, at 540 Jerusalem Ave. in Uniondale, reopened after a three-month renovation that refreshed the nearly 30-year-old Jamaican restaurant. The formal grand opening is scheduled for Sept. 19. ers come in to only find out that these are different generations of customers,” Barnes said. “Customers shake hands and greet everybody in the store, sit for a while, chitchat, get their food and leave. Everyone seems to know each other.” The restaurant’s first night back was less about serving food than it was about welcoming back frequent diners. They came by to see the renovated
space, reconnect with friends and celebrate the restaurant’s return. “The first night, I don’t think he made food that day,” Barnes said. “People just came to say, ‘We’re glad you’re back.’” The restaurant provides a convenient option for Jamaican families who may not have time to prepare dinner after work, while welcoming people from other backgrounds as well. “I
think for a lot of people who are Jamaican and they work — they go home and make dinner; it can be tedious for a lot of families,” Barnes said. “It’s very convenient on the way home to pull over and get Jamaican food.” According to Neilsberg Research, Uniondale’s population is 6.7 percent Jamacian— more than 2,200 people — while the Jamaican portion of the Town of Hempstead — more than 19,000 people — accounts for roughly 2 percent of its population. For longtime customers, Golden Crest’s reopening represents more than a renovated dining room. It marks the return of a familiar Uniondale institution where generations have gathered over Jamaican food and conversation.
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Study shows multiple cannabis methods linked to addiction risk By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ Nearly half of U.S. adults who use cannabis primarily smoke it, but about 1 in 7 use the drug in nearly every form available, a pattern associated with daily use and a higher risk of cannabis use disorder, according to a new study led by NYU Langone Health researchers. Cannabis can be smoked, vaped, eaten or consumed through dabbing, which involves heating cannabis concentrates and inhaling the vapor. About 43.8 million people ages 12 and older — more than 15 percent of the U.S. population — reported using cannabis within the past 30 days, according to recent national survey data. Researchers analyzed responses from 17,732 adults who reported past-month cannabis use in the 2022-23 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The study, published online Aug. 8 in the journal Addictive Behaviors, is the first national study to examine how different methods of cannabis use cluster among users. The researchers identified four groups: 48 percent who primarily smoked cannabis, 21 percent who both smoked and vaped, 17 percent who primarily used edibles and 14 percent who used nearly every form, referred to as the “polymodal” group. About half of those in the polymodal group reported using cannabis every day. That compared with 28 percent of primarily smokers, 31 percent of those who smoked and vaped, and about 13 percent of those
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NYU Langone Health researchers studied how adults use cannabis and the potential risks associated with different methods. who primarily consumed edibles. The same pattern was found for cannabis use disorder, the clinical term for problematic cannabis use and addiction. About 67 percent of polymodal users met the criteria, compared with 36 percent of primarily smokers, 47 percent of those who smoked and vaped, and 15 percent of primarily edible users. “Our findings suggest that using cannabis in multiple forms may be a red flag for heavier use and symptoms of addiction,” said Omar El-Shahawy, an assistant professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the study’s lead author. El-Shahawy said asking patients not only whether they use cannabis but also how they use it could help health care providers determine whether a more detailed assessment is needed. The study also found differences among
the groups based on age and demographics. Nearly one-third of people in the smokingand-vaping and polymodal groups were between 18 and 25, compared with about one-sixth of those who primarily smoked. More than half of those who primarily consumed edibles were women, and edible use was particularly common among college graduates. Researchers did not examine why people selected particular methods of cannabis use, so the reasons for those patterns remain unclear, El-Shahawy said. The study also found that people who smoked cannabis were more likely to smoke cigarettes than those who primarily vaped or consumed edibles. Because both cigarette and cannabis smoke involve combustion, researchers said using both could expose people to a wider range of chemicals and increase risks to the lungs. “The strong tie between smoking canna-
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dents opportunities to develop confidence and become public speakers, while continuing to emphasize academics. “Performing arts is really big in our district — they start as early as pre-K and kindergarten,” Genao said. “But there’s also an increase in supporting children and being public speakers. “The performing arts are important,” she added. “We also want to make sure that there’s a lot of publicity around the work that we’re doing for the academics.” Since that effort grew, children in Grand Avenue Elementary School and California Avenue Elementary School have prepared with TED- Ed presentations. The district hopes to expand the program to all elementary schools. For Claudia Cruz, the jamboree was part of an effort to help prepare her 3-year-old daughter, Soleil, for her first experience in the Uniondale School District. Cruz said Soleil had stayed home with her until she was 3, when she enrolled her in a part-time preschool program three days a week to help her adjust to being away from home. “I wanted her to adjust because she was so attached to me — I didn’t want to just throw her into school,” Cruz said. “If not, I feel like I would be nervous.” Cruz said the preschool gave Soleil experience with a daily routine, including breakfast, lunch and playtime, while also introducing her to the alphabet. The one-day jamboree was important, she said, because the children will remember the event, two weeks before school starts, especially socializing with other children. Other parents who came for the first time included Jasmin Awala, who initially had considered the Academy Charter School for her daughter, Journi, but found the enrollment process too difficult. After moving from Hempstead to Uniondale, she said she felt that enrolling her daughter in the Uniondale School District was the
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Incoming pre-K and kindergarten students in the Uniondale School District played Simon Says with California Avenue School second-grade teacher Keturah Lee. She brought the children together to get accustomed to what they might be doing in school, and also choreographed a performance for the elementary step program. best option. “I moved here because this district has better programs,” Awala said. “It was also hard to get into the Academy.” She added that she was already impressed by the number of services that were offered during the jamboree, learning more about the community she moved into. Journi, who said she was excited to start school, then toured the classrooms with her mother to see what kind of learning activities will be available, come Sept 1. Awala said she was pleased to see the range of activities and resources available to families and preferred having her child attend a public school in Uniondale.
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Journi Gamble, of Uniondale, showed off her cat face paint. Her mother, Jasmin Awala, attended to learn about the different services and to tour the classrooms, which helps incoming pre-K and kindergarten students become comfortable with the school experience before their first day. Journi also was looking forward to starting school, responding enthusiastically when asked if she was excited for the first day. Genao said helping children feel “trust, safe, welcomed” can support their social-emotional development, which then can carry over into their academics. Genao says the enrollment of pre-K and kindergarten students is at 243 – however, enrollment is still open.
KerboomKidz gets Uniondale kids moving By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
Bernard Brown Park turned its outdoor recreational space into a high energy dance floor for children. KerboomKidz returned to the Town of Hempstead’s summer children’s shows on Aug. 2 KerboomKidz went on “park tours” to bring movement and mental health programs with instructors to communities in Long Island throughout the summer, including Uniondale. Children as young as 2-years-old participated in the dance session. Instructors Bridget Cunningham and Max Ginsburg worked with children of different ages and experience levels, using simple movements while leaving room for students to freestyle and express themselves. Cunningham, has been part of the program for two summers and expressed her love to teach children how to dance. The overall goal is not to just teach children choreography but to give a comfortable space to explore dance moves. “We really try to frame our sessions so where it’s manageable and attainable for like all kids for like wherever they may be in their dance expertise,” she said. “We do simple movements and then as they get older we make it a little more difficult or modify it.” For some of the youngest children in Uniondale, the experience may be their first introduction to organize dance. . “I think it’s cool that we’re the first or potentially the first experience into dance for them,” Cunningham said. “That can just be kind of nerve-wracking but at the same time and inspiring because this is the first time you might be introduced to this kind of part of life as a two-
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Bridget Cunningham, danced alongside her fellow KerboomKidz instructor, max Ginsburg, as they encouraged children to follow their lead at Bernard Brown park, part of the town of Hempstead’s children shows.
Janatta Bartley and 2-year-old Chase mctootie slowly danced along to the music.
year-old.” Instructors try to make the sessions enjoyable rather than intimidating, particularly for children who may be hesitant to dance in front of others. “We never want to push them to do anything they don’t feel comfortable with,” she said. Instead, instructors give children the opportunity to participate at their own pace. Some shy students later approach the instructors after a session to ask questions or express interest in taking dance classes. For Bridget, the value of the program extends beyond
learning choreography. She said children sometimes remember instructors long after their sessions have ended, returning in subsequent years with keepsakes from previous visits. “I think people underestimate the impact that is made on kids,” Cunningham said. As summer programs wind down and the school year approaches, the performances gave children one final opportunity to share the dances they learned — and, for some, a first chance to see themselves as dancers.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced $35 million is now available to install and operate Level 2 electric vehicle chargers in New York through the state’s new Charge Ready NY — Large Public Sector Project program. This initiative will reduce purchase and installation costs of electric vehicle chargers, expand consumer access to charging at public sites and reduce air pollution in communities across the state. “As we continue to lead the way in building a cleaner, more connected transportation system, New York must have a vast network of charging stations that are convenient to reach and easy and affordable to use,” Hochul said. “By investing in much-needed public charging options, we are giving New Yorkers more confidence to drive an electric vehicle and reduce their exposure to volatile gasoline prices while improving air quality in our communities.” The competitive program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, provides funding to public sector entities including New York State agencies and authorities, local governments and state or city university systems, to install Level 2 charging stations on publicly-owned land for use by the general public. Selected projects will be awarded a minimum of $1 million and a maximum of $15 million to install electric vehicle chargers at one or more sites. Proposers may request up to 80 percent of eligible documented purchase and installation costs of electric vehicle supply equipment. To get funding, you have to use equipment and network providers that NYSERDA has already approved under its Charge Ready NY 2.0 program. Proposals are due on Oct. 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET. A complete list of all eligibility rules and evaluation criteria can be found at the solicitation summary on NYSERDA’s website. “Switching to an electric vehicle can
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Jolson Festival marks 80 years By Iris Wiener
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or many, Al Jolson is forever embraced as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer,” and honoring his legacy has become an annual tradition. Celebrating him every year is an unmissable moment for so many. As Jolson himself once said, “A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.” Judging by the enduring enthusiasm for his music and legacy, there will be no shortage of that encouragement at this year’s celebration. Fans of legendary entertainer Al Jolson will travel from as far away as Kentucky, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New Jersey when the Long Island • Saturday, Sept. 26, Jolson Festival returns next 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • To purchase tickets and for month, on Sept. 26. The more information, call Jan annual celebration takes Hernstat at (516) 678-3524 on added significance as it • Lambrou’s Catering Hall, marks the 80th anniversary 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park of “The Jolson Story,” the beloved film that inspired generations of Jolson admirers and serves as the theme of this year’s event. With the 27th festival in a span of more than 32 years, the event has grown into a national gathering for devotees of Jolson’s music and legacy. Jan Hernstat, who has served as president of the Al Jolson Society for more than 24 of those years, expects visitors from to make the pilgrimage to Lambrou’s Catering Hall in Island Park with gusto. According to Hernstat this year’s milestone anniversary has inspired even more people to attend. “Because this is the 80th anniversary of ‘The Jolson Story,’ it’s really about the movie and the love for Al Jolson,” he enthusiastically says. For Hernstat, the connection is deeply personal. As a child home sick from school, he stumbled upon “The Million Dollar Movie” and repeated television broadcasts of “The Jolson Story,” and found himself captivated. “They used to play the same movie eight or nine times in a row,” he recalls. “I must have watched ‘The Jolson Story’ five or six times, and that was it. I was hooked.” He notes that while Jolson dominated Broadway from 1911 through the mid-1920s, few living fans remember those performances firsthand. Instead, it was the Academy Awardwinning film that introduced audiences to his remarkable story and unforgettable songs. “Nobody’s alive to say they saw him on Broadway,” Hernstat says. “Why are people alive who can say they are Jolson fans? Because they saw ‘The Jolson Story.’ That movie took this old guy who was no longer relevant and made him
a superstar all over again.” Courtesy Jan Hernstat This year’s Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” in 1936. It entertainment lineup has was his final lead role in a musical film. been carefully built around that cinematic celebration. Tony Babino, known as “The Heart of Al Jolson,” is back, performing the film’s signature hits, while Richard Halpern will sing the songs featured during Jolson’s childhood scenes in the movie. Music historian Ed Greenbaum will present rare outtakes and songs that were considered for “The Jolson Story” but never made the final cut, offering fans a glimpse into what might Courtesy Iris Wiener have been. The festival Tony B., joined by Society President Jan Hernstat, left, wows also features Brian Gari, the crowd with his lively take on Jolson standards. grandson of entertainer Eddie Cantor; Noah Diamond portraying Groucho Marx; Bob Greenberg performing as Lou Costello, Curly Howard, Ralph Kramden and Oliver Hardy; Angelo Capone as Jerry Lewis; and comedian Jeff Greenberg. Hernstat especially enjoys his own playful interaction with “Groucho Marx” throughout the annual auction portion of the day. The inclusion of Jerry Lewis is especially fitting. Lewis and Dean Martin were lifelong Jolson admirers, and Lewis famously said that meeting Jolson was the only time he had ever been speechless. Hernstat relates that Jolson’s influence stretched far beyond one generation of entertainers. “He was the first superstar before the phrase was even coined,” he says. “He had universal appeal. He was a star in Europe and all over because of ‘The Jazz Singer.’” Yet even after decades of studying Jolson’s career, Hernstat still finds new discoveries. “You would think I’ve heard every song he ever recorded, but I haven’t. I don’t rush to hear and see everything, because when I discover something new, it’s exciting.” Looking back over more than three decades of organizing the festival, Hernstat shares that the greatest reward has been the people. He treasures the opportunity to meet classic entertainers who have attended over the years, along with the friendships formed among fans who return annually. He has begun to appreciate the broader impact of his work. “I am doing something that is making people feel good and helping people,” he reflects “I never looked at it like that when I started doing it, but now I know that’s what it is.” As the lights go up on another Long Island Jolson Festival, the celebration honors more than an entertainer — it will celebrate the film that ensured his music, charisma, and remarkable story would live on. Eighty years after “The Jolson Story” rekindled America’s love affair with Al Jolson, fans continue to gather for the same reason Hernstat did as a child: to relive the movie that first made them believe they were witnessing the world’s greatest entertainer.
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,”she sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song on her 17th studio album. Her concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
Troy Ramey Troy Ramey is part troubadour, part crooner and all heart — an artist who blends emotional depth with timeless soul, captivating audiences with every note. With a voice that moves effortlessly between vulnerability and power, Troy doesn’t just perform — he shares pieces of his life, inviting listeners into the story with him. Raised in a music-filled household, Troy initially pursued athletics until the sudden loss of his father led him to discover the healing power of music. From singing at open mics in Boston to performing on national television as a Top 12 finalist on “The Voice,” Troy’s journey has been one of reinvention and resilience.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
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‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption
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
Long Island’s American Idols Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes Constantine Maroulis, Kevin Covais and Robbie Rosen, with special guests. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
Little Learners Art Lab Each week in this engaging workshop at Long Island Children’s Museum, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week decorate beaded key chains. $4 with museum admission. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon • Contact: licm.org or (516) 2245800
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Dancing Dream
Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with Dancing Dream’s tribute to ABBA. This tribute act will take you back to the days when Swedish disco group ruled the music world with their great pop hits and memorable performances. The
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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.
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Australian Pink Floyd Show
The Australian Pink Floyd Show arrives at the Paramount on The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour, bringing the complete Pink Floyd Experience with a stunning laser show, massive inflatables, and more! The Australian Pink Floyd Show will take the stage with a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans worldwide. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state-ofthe-art LED screen technology and other special effects. Featuring a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers. The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David Gilmour and Rick Wright. Covering music from every era of Pink Floyd’s evolution, this tour highlights TAPFS’s unwavering commitment to the legacy of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright, and Mason, delivering an authentic and heartfelt tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd productions. In addition and in true Pink Floyd tradition, • Where: The Paramount, 370 huge inflatables include a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo. Reproducing the New York Ave., Huntington complete Pink Floyd experience and bringing the music to new audiences, TAPFS inspired a whole new genre of acts. So much more than a tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: ticketmaster.com is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept into the worldwide arena circuit. or paramountny.com
New York City-based ensemble was founded by two European singers in 2009 in hopes of transporting nostalgic audiences back to the happy and groovy times of the ‘70s. And they’ve since done just that. The seasoned musicians and talented lead singers (“Agnetha” and “Frida”) to take everyone on a nostalgic trip back to the glitz and glamour of the ‘70s with their beautiful harmonies, elaborate costumes and choreography. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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Cactus that won’t bite!
Uniondale Public Library hosts a creative arts and crafts program where participants can paint rocks to resemble colorful cacti and design their own potted “cactus” garden to take home. The no-water-needed creations offer a fun way for new adults to explore their artistic side while making a low-maintenance decoration. Registration is required.
• Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale • Time: Noon • Contact: uniondalelibrary.org
all ages. It’s one of the last opportunities to experience the popular exhibition before it closes on Sept. 7. Included with admission.
Unity in the Community
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m-5 p.m.; also Aug. 30 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
The Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center welcomes all to its International Unity in the Community Day and Back-toSchool celebration. The free event will feature backpack and school supply giveaways, raffles, games, food and entertainment vendors, and family-friendly activities celebrating the community’s diverse cultures. • Where: Cornelius Court School, 1060 Cornelius Court Uniondale • Time: Noon-4 p.m. • Contact: uerc.uniondale@ gmail.com or (516) 440-6004
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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the exuberant rappersinger Flo Rida.
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Rock out
Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes The Lords of 52nd Street, the legendary New York band known for backing up Billy Joel and classic hits. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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Grooves in the park
Eisenhower Park’s concert series continues with Los Lobos. The MexicanAmerican band rocks on, inspired by the deep and soulful Mexican and Latin American sounds they grew up with. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
Bricknic Weekend Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to festive weekend to enjoy summer’s final days, inspired by Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects: Made with LEGO Bricks. Pack a picnic, explore the award-winning outdoor exhibition, then enjoy live music, LEGO-themed crafts, free-play building stations, lawn games and fun building challenges for
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• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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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 PUBLIC AND 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 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
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 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
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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 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 go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: July 27th, 2026 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff MATTHEW ROTHSTEIN, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 161761 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of September 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the
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forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: BALDWIN WALES AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 93 feet south of the south curbline of Demott Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-289B/26) BELLMORE NATTA BOULEVARD south side, starting at a point 83 feet west of the west curbline of Bergen Street, west curbline west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-300/26)
EAST MEADOW TAYLOR AVENUE - east side, starting opposite the northwest curbline of Andrew Avenue, north for a distance Of 20 feet. (TH-334/26) ELMONT CLINTON STREET west side, starting at a point 260 feet north of the north curbline of Bedford Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-323/26) OAKLEY AVENUE west side, starting at a point 116 feet south of the south curbline of E Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-313/26) (NR)FLORAL PARK 240th STREET - west side, starting at a point 317 feet south of the south curbline of Jericho Turnpike, south for a distance of 16 feet. (TH-331/26) UNIONDALE LACLEDE AVENUE east side, starting at a point 160 feet north of the north curbline of Front Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-325/26) (NR)VALLEY STREAM EVERETT STREET - east side, starting at a point 170 feet north of the north curbline of Sobro Avenue, north for a distance of 23 feet. (TH-324/26) WEST HEMPSTEAD EUSTON ROAD SOUTH - east side, starting at a point 25 feet north of the north curbline of
9th Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-326/26)
and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: EAST MEADOW SHERMAN AVENUE west side, starting at a point 185 feet north of the north curbline of North Jerusalem Road, east for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-631/19 - 2/20/20) (TH-333/26) ELMONT EVANS AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 344 feet north of the north curbline of Langdon Street, north for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-426/18 - 11/27/18) - (TH-329/26) OCEANSIDE FRANK STREET - north side, starting at a point 55 feet west of the west curbline of Weidner Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-26/13 - 4/09/13) (TH-350/26) WANTAGH McDONALD AVENUE west side, starting at a point of 150 feet north of the north curbline of Campbell Avenue, north or a distance of 20 feet. (TH-33/25 - 3/11/25) (TH-332/26) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 4, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 161930 PUBLIC AND 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 ANNUAL ELECTION UNIONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS AND VOTERS OF THE UNIONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 779 of the Laws of 1964 of the State of New York, as amended by Chapter 511 of the Laws of 2021, an election will be held in the Uniondale Public Library District on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the polls to be open between the hours of 3 o’clock p.m. and 9 o’clock p.m. at the Uniondale Public Library, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, in said District, for the purpose of electing a Library Trustee for a five (5) year term to succeed Jessica Ellerbe whose term expires December 31, 2026. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Uniondale Public Library District held on the 19th day of August, 2026, candidates shall set forth the Library Trustee seat for which they shall run and shall file their name(s) with the clerk of the Library District, Ms. Joyce L. Nolan, at the Uniondale Library, Uniondale, New York. Petitions must be returned to the Library by close of business on September 15th, 2026. Such nomination shall be submitted in petition form, subscribed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. Such form of petition may be picked up at the Uniondale Public Library beginning August 28th, 2026. Resident electors are eligible to hold the office of Library Trustee. Every elector qualified to vote in the preceding General Election of the Town of Hempstead and who shall have resided in Uniondale Public Library District for a period of thirty (30) days preceding the 15th day of October, 2026, shall be qualified to vote for Library Trustee at this election. Dated: Uniondale, New York August 20, 2026 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES DEBORAH R. MABRY JAXON A. BROWN JESSICA ELLERBE DAVID SWEET CYNTHIA L. BOHANAN Library Trustees JOYCE L. NOLAN Library District Clerk WILLIAM DEWITT Library District Attorney 161932 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ANUAL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE UNIONDALE MUNICIPIO DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NEW YORK A LOS ELECTORES CALIFICADOs Y VOTANTES DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE UNIONDALE SE DA AVISO POR LA PRESENTE que de acuerdo con la Sección 3 del Capítulo 779 de las Leyes de 1964 del Estado de Nueva York, según hayan sido enmendadas por Capítulo 511 de las Leyes de 2021, una elección va a tener lugar en el Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública el jueves, 15 de octubre de 2026, el lugar de votación estará abierto entre las horas de 3 y 9 pm en la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, en el Distrito ya mencionado, para el propósito de elegir un Fideicomisario para un período de cinco años para suceder a Jessica Ellerbe, cuyo término vence el 31 de diciembre de 2026. SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que de acuerdo con una resolución adoptada en una reunión de los Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale que tomó lugar el día 19 de agosto de 2026, los candidatos expondrán el escaño de Fideicomisario para el cual se presentarán y presentarán sus nombres a la secretaria del Distrito de la Biblioteca, la Sra. Joyce L. Nolan, en la Biblioteca de Uniondale, Uniondale, New York. Las peticiones tienen que ser devueltas a la Biblioteca al final del día laboral del 15 de septiembre de 2026. La nominación tiene que ser entregada en la forma de petición, firmada por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito. La forma de petición puede ser recogida en la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale a partir del 28 de agosto de 2026. Electores con residencia son elegibles para ocupar el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca. Cada elector calificado para votar en la Elección General del Municipio de Hempstead y quien
haya vivido en el Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale por un período de treinta (30) días antes del día 15 de octubre de 2026, será calificado para votar para Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca en esta elección. Fechado: Uniondale, New York el 20 de agosto de 2026 POR ORDENANZA DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA DEBORAH R. MABRY JAXON A. BROWN JESSICA ELLERBE DAVID SWEET CYNTHIA L. BOHANAN Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca JOYCE L. NOLAN Secretaria del Distrito de la Biblioteca WILLIAM DEWITT Abogado del Distrito de la Biblioteca 161933 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of September 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following location(s): BELLMORE ANTHONY AVENUE (TH 294/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Bellmore Avenue, west for a distance 40 feet. BELLMORE AVENUE (TH 347/26) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 50 feet north of the north curbline of Clubhouse Road, north for a distance 118 feet. EAST MEADOW CHESTNUT LANE (TH 345/26) North Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Prospect Avenue, west for a distance of 40 feet. CHESTNUT LANE (TH
345/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Prospect Avenue, west for a distance of 50 feet. (NR)EAST ROCKAWAY BAISLEY AVENUE (TH 348/26) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of North Boulevard, north for a distance of 43 feet. BAISLEY AVENUE (TH 348/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of North Boulevard, north for a distance of 30 feet. NORTH BOULEVARD (TH 348/26) North Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Baisley Avenue, east for a distance of 30 feet. LEVITTOWN SPRINGTIME LANE NORTH (TH 292/26) South Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Skylark Lane, east for a distance of 30 feet. MERRICK CENTRAL BOULEVARD (TH 299/26) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Berkshire Road, north for a distance of 55 feet. ROOSEVELT BROOKSIDE AVENUE (TH 302/26) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 10 feet north of the north curbline of Whitehouse Avenue, north for a distance of 270 feet. BROOKSIDE AVENUE (TH 302/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Whitehouse Avenue, south for a distance of 35 feet. SEAFORD WEST SEAMANS NECK ROAD (TH 187B/26) West Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 105 feet south of the south curbline of Demott Avenue, south for a distance of 434 feet. WANTAGH PARK AVENUE (TH 339/26) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a
point 10 feet east of the east curbline of Wantagh Avenue, east for a distance of 105 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following location(s): WANTAGH WEST SEAMANS NECK ROAD (TH 187/26) West Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 105 feet south of the south curbline of Demott Avenue, south for a distance of 615 feet. (Adopted 6/9/26) PARK AVENUE North Side NO PARKING OR STANDING - from the east curbline of Wantagh Avenue, east for a distance of 100 feet. (Adopted 5/1/56) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 4, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 161929 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING UNIONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE UNIONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Section 215 Sub Part 9A and 10 of the laws of New York State Town Law, a public hearing will be held by the Uniondale Public Library District on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7pm located at the Uniondale Public Library, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, for the purpose of review and public inspection of the estimate of proposed expenditures and revenues by the district for the year 2027. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the proposed
expenditures and revenues will be available for inspection at the Uniondale Public Library at 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale between the hours of 10am to 4pm Monday through Friday, except holidays. The proposed expenditures and revenues will be posted online at www.uniondalelibrary. org. Dated: U n i o n d a l e, New York August 26, 2026 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES UNIONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 161883 LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE SESIÓN SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE UNIONDALE MUNICIPIO DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NEW YORK A LOS RESIDENTES DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE UNIONDALE SE DA AVISO POR LA PRESENTE que de acuerdo con la Sección 215 Sub Parte 9A y 10 de la ley Municipal de Estado de New York, una sesión pública va a tener lugar en el Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale, el jueves, 3 de septiembre de 2026 a las 7pm, ubicado en la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, para el propósito de repasar la inspección pública de la estimación de los gastos e ingresos propuestos para el distrito para el año 2027. SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que una copia de los gastos e ingresos propuestos estará disponible para la inspección en la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale en 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale entre las horas de 10am y 4pm lunes a viernes, excepto los días feriados. Los gastos e ingresos propuestos serán publicados online e n www.uniondalelibrary. org. Fechado: Uniondale, New York el 26 de agosto de 2026
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POR ORDENANZA DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE UNIONDALE 161884 LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE Index #: 610169/2024 Mortgage Assets Management, LLC Plaintiff, vs Aaron L. Scott, Jr. As Executor Of The Estate Of Mabel T. Templeton AKA Mabel T. Wallace, Shakeira Hogan As Heir To The Estate Of Anthony Hogan Who Was Devisee To The Estate Of Mabel T. Templeton AKA Mabel T. Wallace, Renee Dysart Aka Renee Phillips As Devisee To The Estate Of Mabel T. Templeton AKA Mabel T. Wallace If Living, And If He/She 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 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; Gina Hogan As Administrator And As Heir To The Estate Of Anthony Hogan Who Was Devisee To The Estate Of Mabel T. Templeton AKA Mabel T. Wallace If Living, And If He/She 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 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, United States Of America On Behalf Of The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS “John Doe #1” through “John Doe #12,” the last twelve 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 Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 128 Hudson Avenue Roosevelt, NY 11575 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not
personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Renee Dysart AKA Renee Phillips, and Gina Hogan, Defendants In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Jeffrey A. Goodstein of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Sixth day of August, 2026 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated August 25, 2008, executed by Mabel T. Templeton AKA Mabel T. Wallace (who died on December 12, 2016, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) to secure the sum of $532,500.00. The Mortgage was recorded at Book 33260, Page 51 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on September 25, 2008. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed September 14, 2017 and recorded on September 26, 2017, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 42403, Page 893. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed October 19, 2022 and recorded on October 20, 2022, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 46911, Page 651. The property in question is described as follows: 128 Hudson Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE
IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that
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Students had fun washing cars while helping raise money for programs benefiting Lawrence Road Middle School students and families.
Lawrence Road PTA washes cars The Lawrence Road Middle School PTA hosted a community car was on Aug.15. Students rolled up their sleeves at the Advance Auto Parts parking lot in South Hempstead to raise money for the organization’s programs and activities. As it was a middle school event, the car wash became district wide as some high school students helped out. Drivers paid the students $10 for cars, $15 for small SUVs and $20 for large SUVs. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to the PTA and help support its efforts to give back to students, families
and the surrounding community. Beyond raising money, the car wash offered Uniondale students an opportunity to connect with residents, build community relationships and have fun while working together. The fundraiser is part of the PTA’s broader effort to strengthen connections among families, educators and the community while supporting Lawrence Road students. — Stacy Driks
Raneik Barrett, 17, a 12th grader; Joshua Cadely, 13, an eighth grader; and Benjamin Doyley, 14, a 10th grader, pitched in at the car wash.
Claudia Barnes, Lawrence Road Middle School PTA president from 2024 to 2026; former PTA member Judine Duquesnay; and PTA President Gaye helped support the fundraiser.
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further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: August 17, 2026 Gross Polowy LLC
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Do we have to replace all the windows? Q. We have been told that when we add to our second floor, over our one-story garage, we will have to change every window in the house so we can meet the “egress” code. This is going to make our project out of budget, so we have to ask somebody else to know whether this is the case, and whether there’s any way we can keep the windows we have. There is nothing wrong with them, and it seems like a lot of cost when, if we left everything alone, we apparently wouldn’t have to do this. Can you explain this?
A. You don’t need to change every window in your home. You got the easy, simple answer, which was wrong or, at best, only partially right, and misleading. If everything could be explained with a simple answer, like the black-and-white, all-ornothing answer that you received, the world would be a simpler place. But nothing is simple, and, onte eeper unfortunately, regulations on windows, which make sense, were not explained to you correctly. First, the building codes exist for occupant and public safety. You need to be able to escape in an emergency, and you also may need to be rescued. Picture a big firefighter with his equipment strapped to him, trying to get in to save a child who is huddled, as many will do, in a closet. Window size regulations in the building codes for escape and rescue were changed with the issuance of the 2003 version. In that updated code, the previous clear opening size was 4 square feet, but it was changed to 5.7 square feet for floors above or below the first floor. The first-floor windows for habitable spaces were then upgraded to 5 square feet clear opening from 4 square feet. This became required if more than 50 percent of the building was being physically altered, or if the occupancy use of a room changed, such as changing a den to a guest room. All bedrooms are now required, in new construction, to have 5.7-square-foot openings with a minimum height of 24 inches and a minimum width of the clear opening, with the window in the open position, of 20 inches. Now that you have processed that information, the key is “habitable” versus “non-habitable.” Your bathrooms, laundry room and kitchen are not habitable rooms and are not sleeping rooms. The windows in those non-habitable rooms do not have to comply, and need not be changed. Rooms like your dining area, living room and family room may have access to the outside by doors, so those windows do not need to be changed. This leaves the bedrooms, which may need to be changed, but if the area you are adding over your garage does not constitute 50 percent of the dwelling, the new windows need to be 5.7 square feet, but the ones in the old bedrooms do not. Appendix J allows for the existing windows to remain. Calculate the new areas and compare. Good luck!
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n two weeks we will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 — the deadliest attack on American soil in the nation’s history. Nearly 3,000 innocent people were killed that day, and the death and suffering didn’t end there. In the years that followed, thousands more became ill and, in many cases, died from the toxic dust in and around the World Trade Center. Each year, as Sept. 11 approaches, I think back to that day, and how it began so beautifully and uneventfully. I was in Washington, in a car with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, heading toward the Capitol. The sky was exceptionally clear — great for flying, I thought. I figured my wife, Rosemary’s, plane would be right on time. That night was to be the annual congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first of George W. Bush’s presidency. Most members of Congress and their spouses
would be there. Rosemary was due to land at D.C.’s Reagan National Airport at about 9:40 a.m. The morning traffic wasn’t particularly heavy. The Capitol dome was in clear sight as I scanned the morning paper. Then Rob’s cellphone rang. It was my press secretary, Kevin Fogarty, telling us matter-offactly that he’d heard on “The Today Show” that a commuter plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. Then we heard on the radio that the plane had hit high on the north tower, exploding “like a bomb.” That didn’t sound like a commuter plane. I feared that Rosemary’s 8:30 flight out of LaGuardia might have been near Lower Manhattan about the time of the crash. Kevin called back to say that the flight had been held and was on the runway, but he had no further details. My daughter, Erin, called. She had just spoken with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the trade center and had seen the crash. “It’s just massive,” he told her. “Flames and black smoke shooting out. Debris flying through the air.”
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I got out at the Cannon Building, walked up to my fourth-floor office and opened the door to the reception area. It was 9:03. I looked up toward the television on top of a bookcase, and watched as a huge jet flew directly into a tower and exploded in soaring flames. At first I thought it was a video of the north tower crash, but then I realized it was a second plane. Erin called again. John had seen the plane coming in his direction before it hit the south tower, and he began to run down from his 28th-floor office. Still no word from Rosemary. My calls went directly to her voicemail. I managed to contact my son, Sean, who worked at the Commerce Department. As we were talking, at 9:21, Rosemary called. Having no idea what was happening, she complained about her plane being taken back to the terminal and the airport being shut down. “How am I supposed to get to the White House tonight?” she asked. “New York is under attack,” I told her. “Terrorists have attacked the World Trade Center.” Just then I heard the pilot of her plane making that announcement,
y wife had no idea why her flight from LaGuardia was grounded.
and passengers shrieking. My district office director, Anne Rosenfeld, who was very pregnant, drove to LaGuardia to pick up Rosemary. Erin was concerned that she hadn’t heard again from John. But at 9:35 she called with the good news that he had found a cab that took him to the 59th Street Bridge, and was now taking another cab home. At 9:43, CNN reported an attack on the Pentagon. We were at war. Capitol police were evacuating the Cannon Building, and there was a report of an explosion near the Commerce Department. I called Sean, but his line was dead. He called at 9:55. The report was false, and I breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment I allowed myself to think all was well. But of course, it wasn’t. The next report was of the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa. For days, weeks and months there would be news of friends, neighbors and so many more who had died. The funerals were endless. Our lives would never be the same. Most important, though, America never wavered. We fought back, and the struggle continues. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
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ike it or not, the war with Iran will soon enter its seventh month. It may be true that the war was started with the express purpose of taking away Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon, but as of now that goal has proved elusive. Iran has been a clever and resilient foe, and it’s possible that the current battle will last far into the future. The longer it lasts, the longer Americans will pay a hefty price for gasoline, fertilizer and other badly needed consumer products. On numerous occasions, President Trump has displayed a chart highlighting the fact that the Iran war hasn’t lasted anywhere near as long as the Vietnam War, the war in Afghanistan or the Korean War, and on that he is correct. The Vietnam War lasted from 1955 to 1975. The war in Afghanistan lasted 20 years, and the Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953. The problem with the White House chart is that it fails to point out the fact that the wars in Vietnam and Afghani-
stan were total failures, and the Korean War is considered a draw and not any kind of victory. Many of us who were alive during the 20 years of strife in Vietnam still remember the photo of desperate evacuees reaching for a helicopter ladder as the U.S. Army left the capital. By all accounts, Vietnam was a terrible loss. Our military failed to prevent Communist forces from taking over South Vietnam, culminating in the fall of Saigon in 1975 and the unification of the country under a Communist government. Another indelible image from that war is the dramatic photo of children, one of them naked, fleeing a napalm attack. The war in Afghanistan was another embarrassment for our nation. Failing to consider the loss of over 15,000 Soviet soldiers, we forged ahead and ultimately withdrew after 20 years, leaving the country to the Taliban, the same group we tried to oust in 2001. That war cost the lives of more than 2,400 U.S. military personnel, and an additional 20,700 were wounded. An estimated 66,000 to 69,000 Afghan national military and police officers were killed. The Korean War was supposed to
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result in the unification of that country, but ended with an armistice agreement. It’s estimated that the U.S. lost 33,700 members of the military, and 103,000 were wounded. When America entered that war, it didn’t anticipate that China would contribute hundreds of thousands of troops, transforming a relatively local battle into an international showdown. The strategic location of South Korea has been of major importance to the United States, which makes the current situation in that country so confusing. Trump recently pulled back U.S. support for strategic war games, apparently as a favor to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. Trump is seeking to renew what he describes as a friendship with Kim, which experts agree is, at best, a waste of time. Our adventure in Iraq should be added to the list of doubtful wars conducted by the U.S. military. While we succeeded in removing Saddam Hussein, a brutal dictator, there were setbacks. We started the war with the goal of finding stockpiles of so-called weapons of mass destruction, but none were ever found. In addition, the failure to
e’s compared it with Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Not the best idea.
recruit the Iraqi army to our side turned their soldiers into our sworn enemies and triggered a civil war. America lost more than 4,400 troops. The U.S. has won a number of significant conflicts in recent decades — the invasions of Grenada (1983) and Panama (1989-1990) and the Gulf War (19901991). Of course, whether we “win” sometimes depends on how you define a military victory. Occasionally these wins end with political solutions. What would you call the war with Iran? It’s currently a standoff, with the Strait of Hormuz still closed. Trump is now considering declaring the strait some kind of American property, but that idea isn’t exactly acceptable to everyone else in the region. In the meantime, the Iranians feel emboldened by virtue of the fact that there is a stalemate. Trump has declared a number of times that the warring parties are close to a deal, but it never happens. Historians tend to attach presidents’ names to lost wars, and there’s little doubt that Trump will own the Iran War. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.
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letters How much did county residents pay for that presidential rally? To the Editor: Re President Trump’s rally at the Nassau County Police Department’s training facility on Aug. 14 (“A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit,” Aug. 20-26): The rally’s theme was public safety, and how Nassau County is the safest county in the U.S. The truth is that our county first achieved that accolade under the leadership of then County Executive Laura Curran. As I watched the rally on television, it sure looked like a campaign event, with everyone running for office on the Republican ticket invited up to the stage to receive the president’s endorsement. The backdrop for all of this was the hundreds of police officers and trainees who were cheering on the same president who pardoned the folks who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021,
something changed? If it has, have the affected people been told? Consider your family. Planning a birthday party, a holiday gathering or a weekend outing can get complicated when several people make arrangements independently. Maybe someone buys food that someone else already bought. A guest is given one time, while everyone else has another. A few minutes spent making sure everyone has the same information can prevent hours of frustration. The same applies to friends and coworkers. When plans change, people need to know. When responsibilities are divided, everyone should understand who is doing what. When there’s uncertainty, asking a question is almost always better than making an assumption. Businesses and organizations have a responsibility, too. Customers shouldn’t have to navigate conflicting information depending on whether they visit a website, receive an email or speak with an employee. If hours change, services become unavailable or procedures are different, that information should be updated where customers are most likely to find it. Clear communication also means acknowledging when something has changed. Too often, people continue operating according to an outdated plan because no one made the extra call, sent the email or had the necessary conversation. A few minutes of communication can head off lots of unnecessary work. Communication is a two-way respon-
sibility. Sending information isn’t enough; sometimes we need to make sure it was understood. That can be as simple as asking, “Does everyone understand the plan?” or “Are we all on the same page?” Clarity builds trust. When people know what is expected, who is responsible and where things stand, they’re more likely to feel respected and confident. When information is unclear, people are left to guess — and guessing is where misunderstandings begin. There’s a broader lesson for our communities. Schools, municipalities, civic organizations, nonprofits and businesses are more likely to earn cooperation when people understand what is happening and why. Clear communication makes it easier for residents and customers to participate and understand decisions. The answer isn’t necessarily more emails, meetings or messages. It is better information delivered to the right people at the right time, with clear responsibility for what happens next. Before assuming someone else handled something or becoming frustrated because someone “should have known,” we should first ask whether they were actually told. In our families, friendships and workplaces and our dealings with businesses and organizations, we can all do a better job of making sure the right people have the right information. It takes little effort — and can save us a lot of time, frustration and aggravation.
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he last column I wrote was an obituary for my husband, don, who died in July. this month I hoped to move on to my usual subjects like politics, or the life and times of my grandkids, or the weird and wonderful touchstones of our evolving culture. In 40 years of column writing, I’ve never been at a loss for words. But this loss is different. I discovered that I’m not myself anymore; more challenging, I’m not sure who I am. When you’re a partner in a 58-year-long marriage, identity becomes somewhat fluid. We were a “we” and now I’m an “I.” the reminders are constant, some profound, some silly. When would I ever buy one banana? How do I change the lightbulbs? I’d like to step out to dinner, but I’ve never sat across from an empty chair. I walk the dog and realize that no one would know if I fell into the bushes and spent the night alfresco.
I’m not feeling sorry for myself, just observing from an emotional distance how the scenery, the characters and the story have changed completely. And I’m not yet sure what part I’m playing. I explored not doing what I ordinarily do. I ate a sweet potato and a bowl of Haagen dazs for dinner. no protein-starch-vegetable pyramid. I stayed up all night and slept all morning. I went to the mailbox in our building and realized I couldn’t reach it. that was donnie’s job. Sometimes I find myself wondering where he could’ve gone. How is this possible? We have A.I. Why hasn’t someone figured this out? I see signs in nature and out of nature, like the perfect, long-stemmed red rose that came floating my way in the ocean. I’m a super-grounded person, yet I’m willing to let my thoughts take flight. of course, I’m reading all the grief literature and, of course, on facebook, thanks to its mind -reading algorithms, everything that has ever been published about grief is on my page. I’ve heard more from elizabeth Kubler-ross
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’m told I need to join widows’ groups. But I prefer the couples we hung out with.
Letters at the U.S. Capitol. I wonder how much of our county funds, raised by residents’ taxes, were spent on salaries and overtime to have those police in the stands, provide protection for the president and close our streets and highways for the convoy of vehicles through our county that day. Is that the wisest way to use our county tax dollars? How does this help our citizens and communities? BIll YoUngfert Franklin Square
A stronger grid for Long Island to the editor: this month marked the 23rd anniversary of the northeast blackout that left 50 million residents in the dark. the event is a stark reminder of what can happen when critical transmission infrastructure fails, and why projects like Propel nY are essential. electric transmission is the backbone of our energy system, moving electricity long distances from where it’s generated to the communities that depend on it. While we have made progress since the 2003 blackout, the lesson from that historic event remains clear: our grid is only as strong as its weakest link. the state’s grid operator, new York
in the past month than in my entire life, and she’s been dead for 22 years. “Uplifting” poetry and exotic mourning rituals fill my page. Strangest of all, I’ve heard from people out of the past — the way, way past. People I knew in college or my first job, people who heard from a friend of a friend and just wanted to say what a champ my donnie was. How sweet that so many people stop for a moment and write down words that will land in my mailbox and lighten the weight of these days, even briefly. this is part of what I do now in these early days: I curate the memories of our life together. My kids and I try to figure out the unfathomable. We distract ourselves with activity and open books we never actually read. My other job is saying yes. According to the experts, I must say yes to every opportunity to see people, even though they may be irritating nudniks who were never part of my life. And I need to join widows’ groups, friends advise. But wait; I want to embrace my old friends. I like the cou-
Independent System operator, has been sounding the alarm about growing reliability challenges on long Island and in the downstate region. Winter cold snaps and summer heat waves are putting enormous strain on the grid, requiring emergency procedures to keep the lights on. Without investment, the region faces increasing risk to energy reliability. Propel nY is a key solution to ensure that long Island and the downstate region have the necessary infrastructure to deliver power for our growing needs. Put simply, Propel is designed to avoid brownouts and blackouts while strengthening the local economy and lowering the cost of power. our transmission network operates like a highway system, and it’s now experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic. Power that could serve the area can’t get here efficiently or economically due to bottlenecks on aging transmission lines. Picture the throgs neck and Whitestone bridges at rush hour, with deadstopped traffic. Propel is the equivalent of adding three new “bridges” between long Island and the statewide grid to create new pathways for power flows. It will reduce congestion, lower electricity costs and significantly reduce the risk of power interruptions. Propel doesn’t rely on one generation source — whatever power is available and less expensive can move on Propel. this provides the nYISo with more flexibility to power the region with modern underground cables, even under
ples, the women and men with whom we dined and hung out. they, especially, share my memories. no friendship possibility need be exclusionary. the categorization of women whose partner has died is problematic. I have always had difficulty with the word “widow.” there is something about the word, which comes from old english and meant “lonely,” “separate” and “divide.” And, of course, the spider. I don’t think we need to be identified by our marital status. recently I was filling out a form, and it asked if I was married, single, widowed, divorced. And I thought, nobody’s damn business. My husband’s death should not change my official identity. except maybe for Social Security. for my next column, I promise, I’ll stay anchored in the everyday world. Maybe back to politics. When I wrote don’s obituary, I received dozens of supportive, loving notes from readers, and I thank you all. this has set a new standard for me. ordinarily when I open an email, I’m expecting big-time political push back. this was a sweet, healing interlude, connecting with readers heart to heart. let it be. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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