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Buscemi puts spotlight on local cinema opportunity to pair the screening with a fundraiser for the theater’s revival. After nearly two years of “I always want to support closure and renovation, the independent cinemas because I Malverne Cinema & Art Center do think that they’re really welcomed a select group of important,” Buscemi said, “and guests on Aug. 19 for a fund- I do find it sad that a lot of raiser hosted by the actor Steve them are gone.” Buscemi, a Valley Stream The event also gave guests a native, giving supchance to see the por ters an early work that has gone look at the theater’s into restoring the next chapter. Hempstead Avenue The evening centheater since it tered on a 30th-anniclosed in September versary screening 2024. Org anizers, of “Trees Lounge,” and new owners, the 1996 film writNick Hudson and ten and directed by Maria Dente have Buscemi, who also STEVE BUScEmI been working to starred in it. The Writer, director and transform the longscreening featured star of ‘Trees Lounge’ time cinema into a a newly restored 4K nonprofit communiversion of the film ty arts center by — a high-resolution digital edi- intertwining two nonprofits, tion created by restoring and Dente’s Dreamers and Enterremastering the original film tainment 2 Af fect Change, materials — with Buscemi while maintaining its identity joined by friends, former class- as a movie theater. mates and other area residents. Dente’s Dreamers is an Buscemi reached out to the inclusive production company Malverne Cinema about bring- that gives people of all abilities ing the anniversary screening opportunities to take part in to Long Island after discussing every aspect of theater, from it with friends who wanted to perfor ming to writing, set attend but couldn’t all be design, costumes and producaccommodated at a Manhattan tion. E2AC uses digital, cinescreening. The idea became an Continued on page 10

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A brush with greatness Jim Zabatta contributed to Valley Stream’s annual art exhibit, which opened Aug. 21, a community event that brings together artwork created in several recreation programs.

New cardiac scanner expands LIJ’s heart imaging capabilities By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital welcomed the addition of new cardiac imaging technology with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday — an investment designed to expand access to advanced heart imaging for patients in the South Shore and Southeast Queens communities. A Siemens SOMATOM Pro.Pulse Dual Source CT scanner has been installed in its imaging department, making it the first hospital in the Northwell Health system to use that specific model. The hospital plans to begin performing

cardiac CT exams in October. “It’s going to basically help us unlock any advanced CT imaging technology that we previously could not perform,” Sean Maraj, the hospital’s director of imaging services, said. “Whether it’s in cardiac CT or interventional radiology, it can ultimately lead to us performing some advanced procedures.” Advanced cardiac CT imaging includes threedimensional and other imaging views that can help identify artery blockages, calcium deposits, and potential problems involving the heart’s chambers, valves and aorta. The technology can be used for patients who meet criteria for cardiContinued on page 9

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Unal Karakas to lead V.S. for five more years

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The Valley Stream Union Free School District 24 Board of Education approved a five-year contract for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Unal Karakas during its Aug. 19 meeting, extending his leadership as the district moves forward with its Vision 2030 initiative. Karakas began serving as superintendent in 2023 and has led district efforts focused on student achievement, innovation, school culture and the modernization of learning environments. Under his leadership, the district has expanded instructional opportunities, strengthened academic support systems and continued investing in school facilities and learning environments. A major recent accomplishment has been the completion of air conditioning installations at all three elementary schools. With the project completed, every classroom in the district will be air conditioned for the 2026-27 school year. The district also has continued implementing Vision 2030, an initiative focused on integrating 21st-century learning and technology into instruction while promoting student engagement and agency. Other efforts have included expanding enrichment and world language opportunities, introducing new instructional models and increasing the use of data and differenti-

of the progress we have made. Dr. Karakas is an asset to our school district and our community, and I look forward to what we will continue to accomplish together.” Karakas said the new agreement will allow the district to build on the progress made during his first three years as superintendent. “It is an incredible privilege to serve as Superintendent of Valley Stream 24, and I am excited about what the next five years hold for our district,” Karakas said. While he said he is proud of the district’s accomplishments, Karakas added that he believes there is more work ahead. “Vision 2030 is ultimately about creating schools where children are excited to learn, educators are empowered to innovate, and every student has access to the opportunities and support needed to thrive,” he said. Karakas said he looks forward to continuing the work with the Board of Education, district staff, families and the broader Valley Stream 24 community. The district said it will continue to focus on innovative teaching and learning, student achievement, modern learning environments and a strong school culture as it advances its vision of “Making the Connection: Innovating Our Future.”

Adaptive basketball court opens at state park

VALLEY STREAM HERALD — August 27, 2026

By JANE BAGATTA Herald Intern

For the past three and a half years, New York State elected offic i a l s, Va l l e y S t re a m S t at e Pa rk employees and employees of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation have worked to create an athletic space that people of all abilities can enjoy. That work recently culminated in the official opening of Valley Stream State Park’s new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant basketball court. Although the court officially opened Aug. 19, it has already been available for play for several months. The renovated court features a new accessible walkway, fresh pavement and basketball hoops with adjustable heights. The improvements give players with physical disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs, the opportunity to participate in a game long popular in Valley Stream. “T his is a hoops community,” Bryan Erwin, chair of the State Council of Parks, chair of the Long Island State Park Commission and chair of the Foundation for Long Island State Parks, said. “This particular sport, it’s the king and queen of all sports, and to have these (ADAcompliant courts) here in this particular community is amazing.” Players from the Henry Viscardi School’s Adapted Wheelchair Basketball Program attended the event and took advantage of the new adjustable hoops. They were accompanied by their coach, Joe Slaninka, an assistant physical education teacher at the school. Slaninka began playing wheelchair basketball in 1991 and has been coaching the sport for 33 years. “Having an accessible court at a Nassau County park is huge,” Slaninka said. “Basketball is a great game. It’s a fun game. It’s played by everybody. But there are 10-foot hoops predominantly. Now that Nassau County and Valley Stream have delved into the accessible court, bringing the hoop down to a more successful height for kids with disabilities is huge.” Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Valley Stream State Park Manager Jessica Wyckoff were instrumental in making the renovations possible. After seeing how many people used the existing basketball courts, the two worked over the past few years to obtain grants for the adaptive court. “I’ve seen people come here all the time and utilize these courts, people of different accessibilities using this court,” Solages said. “And now that it’s been upgraded and become more we l c o m i n g , i t ’s re a l ly g o i n g t o become a beacon of activity, and it’s just exciting. Credit to Jessica and the whole team at the Valley Stream State Park; they got it done. They used every resource, every lever to ensure that these courts were refur-

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Players from the Henry Viscardi School helped cut the ribbon.

Players from the Henry Viscardi School’s Adapted Wheelchair Basketball Program came to show off their skills at the ribboncutting.

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages thanked Valley Stream State Park employees for their work developing the new court.

Elected officials and Valley Stream State Park employees celebrate the opening of the new court. bished, and I thank the whole parks team for really believing in this initiative.” The renovations extended beyond the new accessible court. The other two basketball courts, which have fixed-height hoops, were resurfaced, while the bathrooms closest to the courts were renovated to be ADAcompliant.

P l aye r s wh o w a n t t o u s e t h e adjustable hoops can visit the state park’s office next to the court and ask an employee to lower a hoop. They can also call the office’s phone number, which is listed on a sign posted at the court, for assistance. “It helps grow the game because people now can come here, play quote unquote stand-up ball, see an

accessible version of basketball, and maybe they didn’t know about it,” Slaninka said. “Maybe they have a kid or a cousin or a neighbor that might benefit from this, so they could say, ‘Hey, Valley Stream State Park has a great accessible court.’ Then hopefully we can g row this across Nassau County and bring it to other parts.”

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The Town of Hempstead IDA approved a lease for Miniso to open its first Long Island store at Green Acres Commons, along with leases for Cava Mezze Grill and Perfumes 4 U at Green Acres Mall.

IDA approves new leases at Green Acres Miniso, a Chinese lifestyle retailer, is planning to open its first Long Island location at Green Acres Commons in Valley Stream. The Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency approved an agreement Aug. 18 for Miniso to lease 7,200 square feet at the shopping center. The lease is with Winky Store Holdings LLC. The store is expected to h av e e i g h t f u l l - t i m e - e q u iv a l e n t employees ear ning $18 an hour. An opening date was not provided. The Miniso lease was one of three approved by the IDA for the Green Acres properties. At Green Acres Mall, the agency approved a 2,100-squarefoot lease for Cava Mezze Grill, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant. The location is expected to employ 18 fulltime-equivalent workers earning an average of $18.50 an hour. No opening date was provided. T h e I DA a l s o ap p rove d a 1,080-square-foot lease for Perfumes 4 U Las Ve g as Inc., which plans to ______________

employ three full-time workers at an annual payroll of $160,000. The retailer specializes in designer fragrances and related gifts. No opening date was provided. Macerich Co., a real estate investment trust based in Santa Monica, California, owns the properties and operates under payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements approved by the IDA. The PILOT ag reement for Green Acres Mall was extended in 2024 through 2031, while the agreement covering Green Acres Commons expires at the end of 2026. “These new concepts that are locating in Green Acres Commons and Green Acres Mall validate our investment in these shopping centers,” Fred Parola, CEO of the IDA, said. T h e n ew l e a s e s a re s u b j e c t t o execution. — Angelina Zingariello

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Adelphi University has received a national award recognizing its efforts to support the mental health and well-being of students and employees. The Garden City university was named a recipient of Insight Into Academia magazine’s 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award. Adelphi is among 38 colleges and universities that will be featured in the magazine’s September issue. The award recognizes programs and initiatives aimed at advancing mental health and wellness on college campuses. “The culture of care we have built at Adelphi goes far beyond academic and professional development — it requires fostering a community that recognizes the mental health challenges students face and actively supports them at every level,” Adelphi President Michael Balboni said. Among the programs highlighted was Adelphi’s Mindfulness Center, which opened in 2022 and provides a quiet space for members of the university community. The center offers guided meditation, yoga classes and annual wellness retreats. Adelphi also provides counseling services for students facing psychological, behavioral or learning challenges at its campuses and centers. Scheduled appointments and walk-in crisis counseling are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services include individual and group

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Adelphi University’s Mindfulness Center, which opened in 2022, offers programs as part of the university’s mental health and well-being initiatives. therapy, substance education, wellness workshops and referrals to additional resources. “We know that institutions are not always recognized for their dedication to and prioritizing mental health and wellbeing services and support for their students and employees,” Lenore Pearlstein, owner and publisher of Insight Into Academia, said. “We are proud to honor the colleges and universities who are standouts as the need for these resources continues to grow substantially.” Balboni said the university plans to continue making mental health resources and wellness programs a priority. “This honor from Insight Into Academia reflects the ongoing work and dedication of our care teams to provide accessible mental health resources and wellness initiatives, which will continue to be a focus on our campus,” he said.

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William Poll, principal of Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, left, and Brad Slepian, supervisor of Nassau BOCES Adult Career and Technical Education, were selected for the New York State Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators’ CTE Enterprise Leadership cohort for 2026-27. Two of Nassau BOCES’ top career and technical education administrators have been selected for the New York State Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators’ CTE Enterprise Leadership cohort for 2026-27. William Poll, principal of Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, left, and Brad Slepian, supervisor of Nassau BOCES Adult Career and Technical Education, were selected for the leadership program following a nomination and application process. Finalists were chosen by staff from the CTE Technical Assistance Center and the association’s board. The New York State Association of

Career and Technical Education Administrators, or ACTEA, is a nonprofit organization made up of CTE administrators from across the state. The organization represents the needs and interests of career and technical education programs, staff and students. The collaborative leadership program includes six virtual sessions and five inperson sessions between October 2026 and October 2027. The program is designed to develop CTE leaders and strengthen professional relationships among career and technical education administrators across New York. —Jordan Vallone

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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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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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Residents in East Franklin Square and North Valley Stream had an opportunity to decide which library will provide services to their communities for the next five years, giving voters in the two unserved areas a say in where their local library tax dollars will go. The special election, held from noon to 9 p.m. on Aug. 18, was organized by the Town of Hempstead. The Town of Hempstead confirmed that the election was being held to select a library services provider and approve a multiyear contract and cost for each funding district. The election is part of a process that allows communities without their own library district to select a home library. Under the system, residents agree to have their area taxed for library services, with the winning library’s proposal determining the contract and cost for the next five years. The Town of Hempstead said the special election is required before a contract can be approved. Aviva Kane, director of the Franklin Square Public Library, said the process can be confusing because library funding on Long Island is structured differently from systems in other parts of New York. “It’s very complicated when it comes to layers of government,” Kane said. Kane said choosing a home library does not prevent residents from using other libraries. Residents can still visit other libraries, attend their programs and borrow materials when permitted. However, having a home library can provide additional benefits, including access to certain programs, museum passes, databases and electronic materials offered by that particular library. “Nothing prevents you from using the library in lots of different ways,” Kane said. “But home library means some preferential access.” The amount residents pay can also differ from one library district to another. Kane said the Nassau Library System calculates the net local public support per capita, which reflects the amount residents pay each year toward library services. She cited different per-person costs among nearby libraries, including Franklin Square, West Hempstead and Elmont. For Kane, the election represents an opportunity for residents in the two funding

districts to determine which library services best fit their communities. “Your library, your choice,” she said. Town of Hempstead Communications Director Brian Devine said the special election gives residents in these districts a direct role in determining their library services. “Residents living within these library funding districts have a special opportunity to cast their vote and decide which library will provide services to their communities for the next five years,” Devine said. “The Town of Hempstead notifies district residents of the special election and provides them with information about the prospective libraries, as well as voting times and locations.” According to results provided by the Town of Hempstead on Aug. 19, the Elmont Memorial Library led in both funding districts following Tuesday night’s canvass. In North Valley Stream, Elmont received 214 votes, compared with nine for Waldinger Memorial Library and one for Franklin Square Public Library. The town said 164 absentee ballots were sent to voters, with 24 received without errors, five received with ballot envelope errors and seven affidavit ballots requiring research. The town said those ballots could not change the result of the Tuesday night canvass and that Elmont was the winner. In East Franklin Square, Elmont received 81 votes, while Franklin Square received 37. Waldinger Memorial Library and Lakeview Public Library each received no votes. The town said 45 absentee ballots were sent to voters, with five received without errors and one received with a ballot envelope error. No affidavit ballots required research. One spoiled ballot was not counted. The special election also highlights the differences in how public libraries are funded across Nassau County. Rather than operating as one countywide system, individual libraries generally serve their own tax districts, while the Nassau Library System provides an overarching network and support structure. For residents in East Franklin Square and North Valley Stream, the Aug. 18 vote provided an opportunity to determine which library will serve as their home library and receive their local library tax support for the next five years.

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For composer Leonard Lehrman, a recent trip to Romania was both a return to a place that had influenced his music and an opportunity to hear his work performed by native Romanian singers. Lehrman, a Valley Stream resident, traveled to Bucharest with his wife, vocalist Helene Williams, for a masterclass and two concerts on July 1 and 3. The trip marked Lehrman’s first return to Europe since 2019. The July 1 program at the Jewish Community Center in Romania’s capital brought together singers from throughout the country for a masterclass led by Lehrman and Williams, followed by a recital featuring Lehrman’s music alongside works from the French and Italian operatic repertoire, as well as Romanian selections. The July 3 concert featured the first complete performance in Romanian of a five-song cycle Lehrman composed after his previous visit to the country. The cycle includes three settings of poems by Mihai Eminescu, Romania’s national poet, and two poems by Jewish-Romanian poet Zygmund Tauberg. Lehrman said hearing the songs performed by native Romanian speakers gave him a different perspective on the music. He said translations inevitably change a work, even when they can sometimes produce unexpected results. “The work is conceived in the original language, and everything done in another language is a translation,” Lehrman said. “A translation is never the same as the original.” Lehrman said he relied on translations in French, German and Italian to understand Eminescu’s Romanian poetry when he first began setting the poems to music. His interest in the language and poetry grew from his 2019 visit to Romania, when he and Williams traveled through the country and visited Sighet, the hometown of Holocaust survivor and author Elie Wiesel. During that trip, Lehrman and Williams also visited museums dedicated to

Romanian composer George Enescu. Lehrman said he had a personal connection to Enescu dating back to his youth. “The first piece I ever conducted with an orchestra was in junior high school,” Lehrman reminisced, “I conducted the first Romanian rhapsody of Enesco.” The couple’s connection to Romanian poetry expanded after, on that trip, a woman approached Lehrman following a concert in Bucharest. She told him her 92-year-old father, Tauberg, was a Jewish poet in Bucharest and asked whether Lehrman would consider setting some of his work to music. Lehr man accepted and ultimately added two of Tauberg’s poems to the three Eminescu settings, creating the five-song cycle. The July 3 performance featured soprano Simona Nicoletta Jidveanu, a soloist with the Bucharest Philharmonic Orchestra, performing the cycle with Lehrman at the piano. Tauberg was expected to attend. The trip was shorter than Lehrman’s 2019 visit. He and Williams arrived in Romania after Lehrman finished a library shift Monday and returned home Saturday night, leaving little time for sightseeing. “It was very thrilling,” Lehrman said, “but it was also very tight because we didn’t have much time there.” In addition to the concerts and masterclass, Lehrman and Williams met with the director of Bucharest’s Jewish Theater. Lehrman said the theater is planning a Yiddish festival next May, and he hopes to return to Romania if the couple can develop a program for the event. Lehrman said he hopes the work will continue to travel across languages and borders, while retaining its connection to the cultures that inspired it. “I think the Romanian originals are superb,” Lehrman said, “and my translations are simply workable, but they’re not of the caliber of poetry that the originals are.” Back home, Lehrman is continuing to compose and perform while working at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library. Among his upcoming projects is a new opera based on Bernard Malamud’s short story “The Magic Barrel.”

Long Island Jewish welcomes new technology ac CT, including some with unclear test results, chest pains or shortness of breath. “We realized that our community was disproportionately affected by heart disease,” Maraj said. “That was really the primary driver for us in bringing this service to the South Shore, making this investment so we could better serve our patients here.” The technology may also benefit patients with irregular heartbeats or high heart rates, as well as those who have difficulty complying with diagnostic imaging procedures. According to Jason Tan, the hospital’s president, LIJ Valley Stream has invested about $1 million in the technology, as part of an effort to respond to community needs and improve access to care. Hospital officials discovered that treating cardiovascular disease remains a significant need in the community, and the goal was to bring cardiac imaging closer to patients. “The technology itself is cuttingedge,” Tan said. “This is now a tool that is being utilized more by cardiologists as a way to identify cardiac disease. So, in that sense, we’re evolving with the times.” Planning for the project took about a year. Hospital representatives traveled to Fort Myers, Florida, to evaluate the equipment before deciding it was appro-

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Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital staff cut the ribbon on the new Siemens SOMATOM Pro.Pulse Dual Source CT scanner last Friday. priate for the Valley Stream facility. The construction portion of the project took about six months, while the earlier phase involved researching vendors and determining which technology clinicians would be comfortable using it. The new scanner is not a replacement for existing equipment but represents an updated approach to evaluating patients,

providing a noninvasive way for clinicians to examine the heart and coronary arteries for potential blockages. Depending on the results, patients could then be advised what further steps to take, including additional diagnostic testing or, when necessary, more invasive procedures elsewhere in the health system.

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages also supported bringing the technology to the hospital and recognized the importance of having the machine available in the community. “When it comes to heart disease, early detection can make a tremendous difference,” Solages said. “I was proud to help facilitate this investment in advancing cardiac imaging at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, a significant step forward for our village and for families across the South Shore. This technology will empower physicians to improve care and save lives.” The hospital’s goal is to provide a streamlined experience for patients, from scheduling and re gistration through imaging. Cardiac CT patients will be cared for by a team that includes a CT-specialized radiologic technologist, registered nurse and physician assistant. The project also builds upon broader upgrades to the hospital’s imaging capabilities. The hospital has replaced its imaging equipment with newer technology in recent years, allowing it to provide more efficient imaging for emergency department, inpatient and outpatient services. Identifying cardiovascular disease before it progresses could help patients receive appropriate care sooner and potentially prevent further cardiac damage, hospital officials said.

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Members of the Malverne Cinema & Art Center staff gathered with Steve Buscemi, center left, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his 1996 film “Trees Lounge.”

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matic and live storytelling to educate, engage and inspire positive change in underserved communities. “I love that they’re making it all inclusive,” Buscemi said. “That, to me, is the definition of community.” Last week’s event brought together longtime residents, Buscemi’s friends and former classmates, supporters of the renovation effort and members of Dente’s Dreamers, who greeted guests and assisted throughout the evening, alongside other support staff. Their participation is a key part of Hudson and Dente’s shared vision for the theater, and was one of the elements they were most eager for guests to experience. “We’ve constantly been surprised by people from the larger community, who we never expected to reach out and help,” Hudson said. “Tonight makes you feel like our idea wasn’t dumb.” The event came after months of work inside the theater, including new flooring, painting and updates to its amenities. Organizers are also prioritizing accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as renovations continue. For Dente, seeing the theater filled with people and watching members of Dente’s Dreamers take on their first job made the evening particularly meaningful. “Being able to be here, to do this and to have the greatest staff members in the world, and the greatest community and village supporting us,” she said, “it’s a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful day.” The fundraiser was also a preview of what organizers hope will become a much broader calendar of programming.

Dozens of Buscemi’s friends and neighbors came to support the cinema while celebrating the film’s milestone anniversary. Plans call for the theater to host live performances and community classes, while a stage that had been covered by movie screens will eventually be available for performances. “We’ve only just begun,” Dente said. “We have lots of exciting things that are going to happen here.” Buscemi’s presence was particularly fitting. He grew up in Valley Stream, and his first job was as a movie theater usher. “It’s hard to get people back in the theater, and especially for independent films,” he said. “That’s where my heart really lies.” The theater hopes to reopen this fall. For more information, visit MalverneCinema.org.

Dozens of Dente’s Dreamers were excited to work their first shift as the cinema prepares for its reopening. Buscemi, a Valley Stream native, hosted the fundraiser to help reopen the theater, which is now owned by Maria Dente and Nick Hudson.

OBITUARY William P. Stris, 82, a longtime resident of Valley Stream and dedicated civic leader, passed away on August 19, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Emilie; his son Peter; and two grandchildren. Mr. Stris was deeply involved in the civic and historical life of Valley Stream. He was a founding director of the Parkwold Civic Association of North Valley Stream and served three terms as its president. He was a life member of the Valley Stream Historical Society and, in 1984, authored The History of Parkwold in Valley Stream, NY: 1930–1984. His commitment to education was reflected in a 30-year career as an elementary school teacher in New York City. Throughout much of that career, he was a devoted union representative, school board trustee, and historian. He was also a founding director and Director Emeritus of the Valley Stream Educational Foundation, Inc. First elected to the Valley Stream Union Free School District 13 Board of Education in 1982, Mr. Stris served 13 consecutive terms, nearly four decades, including multiple terms as president. He also served more than 25 years as a trustee of the Valley Stream Central High School District, including several terms as president. And for nearly four decades, he also served on the Nassau County

BOCES Advisory Committee. His long service to public education was recognized with numerous honors, including the New York State School Boards Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Stris’s commitment to education extended beyond his service on school boards. He authored and compiled Public Education in Valley Stream, NY During the Twentieth Century, an extensive history of Valley Stream’s public schools. He also co-authored a book about the school where he taught for three decades, A History of Public School 75 Brooklyn, NY – 1877 to 2000. Preserving local history was a lifelong passion, and his writings created a lasting record of the schools and community he cared so deeply about. Alongside education, Freemasonry was woven deeply into the fabric of Mr. Stris’s life. A longtime member of Reliance Lodge 776 F. & A.M., he served as Past Master, Historian, and Trustee and held statewide office as Grand Steward of the Masonic fraternity. He co-authored First One-Hundred Years of Reliance Lodge F. & A.M.: 1877–1977, authored History of Reliance Lodge F. & A.M.: 1977–2018, and wrote Freemasonry and Public Education at Valley Stream, New York. His decades of involvement in Freemasonry reflected his enduring commitment to fellowship, service, education, and history.

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Jolson ’ Story is timeless

Jolson Festival marks 80 years By Iris Wiener

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

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Classic Car Show

Mazda Valley Stream, in partnership with the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce, concludes its car show season. With DJ. Cars will be parked as they enter. Saving of parking spaces is not allowed. • Where: Rockaway Avenue • Time: 6-9 p.m. • Contact: (516) 318-4816 or (646) 235-2129

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 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

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The Village of Valley Stream’s Summer Concert Series welcomes Tribe, a classic rock band. Where: Village Band Shell • • Time: 8 pm • Contact: (516) 825-4200

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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

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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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 all ages. It’s one of the last opportunities to experience the popular exhibition before it closes on Sept. 7. Included with admission. • 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

Christie Jones: ‘Long Island Color Field Study Bring the family to Long Island Children’s Museum to learn about current Artists’ Corner artist Christie Jones. Make art based on her work to take home at the drop-in program. For all ages. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m., also Oct. 3 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Comic showcase The series continues with comedian Christopher Michael Monty. Seating is limited, so it is recommended to bring a chair. • Where: Arthur J. Hendrickson Pool (behind the pool) • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 821-3786

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Summer sounds Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the exuberant rappersinger Flo Rida.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m.

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Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers

Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The Barbershop Harmony Societychapter is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together. • Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org

Rockin’ on Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the iconic Texas blues, boogie rockers ZZ Top.

Children ages two and up can complete crafts with Ms. K at the library. Where: 60 Verona Place • • Time: 1:30-2:30 pm • Contact: valleystreamlibrary. org or (516) 825-6422

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

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Community Fest

Celebrate the community with family fun at this year’s edition of Community Fest. With entertainment, vendors, food trucks, Kids Zone, and more. • Where: Arthur J. Hendrickson Pool Parking Lot, 123 W. Merrick Road • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. MARIANELA MARTINEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 16, 2025 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on July 1, 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 107 Dean Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 397 and Lot 258. Approximate amount of judgment is $855,419.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616499/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Lisa B. Singer, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161589 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2005-4C, Plaintiff AGAINST Edwin Espana; Marvin Vargas; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 28, 2025, 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 8, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 20 West Oxford Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece

or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 87 Lots 9 & 10. Approximate amount of judgment $711,095.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 607989/2023. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”. Lawrence Schaffer, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 20, 2026 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 161583 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-WMC2, Plaintiff AGAINST Wilfrido Dominguez a/k/a Wilfredo A. Dominguez, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 28, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM premises known as 345 Hendrickson Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 37, BLOCK: 552, LOT: 31. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,061,556.14 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of

filed Judgment Index # 008065/2016. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information, please visit XOME at www.XOME.com or call 844-400-9663. Michael Postiglione, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-064121-F01 90461 161477

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Lehman ABS Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Hugh Coppin a/k/a Hugh A. Coppin; Esther Antione a/k/a Esther Antoine; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 2, 2026, 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 15, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 17 De Witt Street, a/k/a 17 Dewitt Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Rosedale in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 470 Lot 19. Approximate amount of judgment $906,590.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 605394/2023. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624

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Dated: July 27, 2026 161716 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, -againstSTEVEN BROWN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 22, 2026, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and STEVEN BROWN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 15, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 63 CLARENDON DRIVE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580; and the following tax map identification: 37-301-217A & 217B. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING PARTLY IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM AND PARTLY NEAR VALLEY STREAM, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 606375/2024. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590,

Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161746 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Bevelyn Barkley; Keith Barkley; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 24, 2026 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 17, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 8 Princeton Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37 Block 409 Lot 305. Approximate amount of judgment $676,096.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 604238/2023. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: June 30, 2026 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 161712 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST MARVALYN MCKENZIE, DASHAWN DEROSIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 31, 2024, and Decision & Order on Motion duly entered June 23, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 4 Sheridan Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37 Block 185 Lot 39. Approximate amount of judgment $619,486.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615650/2022. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-003754 90879 161658 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff AGAINST Vishal Dan; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 3, 2025, 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 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM, premises known as 122 Rockaway Parkway, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected,

situated, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 90 Lots 110 & 248. Approximate amount of judgment $458,688.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 600396/2020. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine” Anthony C. Esq., Referee

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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 27, 2026 161708 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY FAIRGATE TRUST, Plaintiff against ETIENNE ALLONCE, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Margolin, Weinreb & Nierer, LLP, 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224, Syosset, NY 11791. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 2, 2023, 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 21, 2026 at 3:30PM. Premises known as 173 Shaw Street a/k/a 173 Shaw Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11508. Sec 37 Block 283 Lot 34 and 35. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $198,309.60 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 610487/2021. 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.” Kristin Nicole Moro, Esq., Referee File # 26-0052 161860 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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 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)

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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 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 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following location(s): (NR)CEDARHURST HARBOR DRIVE (TH 280/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Oakland Avenue shall come to a full stop. HARBOR DRIVE (TH 280/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Oakland Avenue shall come to a full stop. PARK LANE (TH 280/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Harbor Drive shall come to a full stop. ELMONT FIELDMERE STREET (TH 307/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on 106th Avenue shall come to a full stop. (NR)FLORAL PARK COVERT AVENUE (TH 286/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Madison Street shall come to a full stop. COVERT AVENUE (TH 286/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Clay Street shall come to a

full stop.

COVERT AVENUE (TH 286/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Jefferson Street shall come to a full stop. COVERT AVENUE (TH 286/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Reed Avenue shall come to a full stop. DREW AVENUE (TH 286/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Lesior Avenue shall come to a full stop. DREW AVENUE (TH 286/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Lesior Avenue shall come to a full stop. FRANKLIN SQUARE DAFFODIL AVENUE (TH 309/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Roosevelt Street shall come to a full stop. DAFFODIL AVENUE (TH 309/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Roosevelt Street shall come to a full stop. LEVITTOWN SPRINGTIME LANE NORTH (TH 292/26) STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Sky Lane shall come to a full stop. SPRINGTIME LANE NORTH (TH 292/26) STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Skylark Lane shall come to a full stop. TOLL LANE (TH 322/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Bayberry Lane shall come to a full stop. BAYBERRY LANE (TH 322/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Tarry Lane shall come to a full stop. BAYBERRY LANE (TH 322/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Chestnut Lane shall come to a full stop. OCEANSIDE DERBY DRIVE WEST (TH 343/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Kent Court shall come to a full stop. (NR)VALLEY STREAM SALEM ROAD (TH 330/26) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Arkansas Drive shall come to a full stop.

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 161928

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff AGAINST MARK SOOKRAJ; TRICIA RAGOONANAN A/K/A PATRICIA RAGOONANAN, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 7, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 29, 2026 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 36 Fourth Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580 a/k/a 36 Fourth Street, Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 39 Block: 013 Lot: 101. Approximate amount of judgment $575,572.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608357/2024. Jared Kasschau, Esq, Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 NFUNY004 90924 161920 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

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The Valley Stream Fire Department participated in the 2026 New York State Championship Drill.

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

Firematic competition has a history stretching back more than a century in New York. Fire departments originally competed in events testing fundamental skills such as stretching hoses and raising ladders, later incorporating motorized firefighting equipment as it became commonplace. The competitions have evolved into tests of speed, firefighting skills and teamwork, while giving volunteer firefighters opportunities to practice basic proficiencies, build physical fitness and develop the teamwork used during emergency responses. The competition was part of a weekend celebrating New York’s Firematic racing tradition. Festivities continued Aug. 16 with a parade from the South Hempstead Fire Department to the Weir Street arch. — Alyssa R. Griffin

VSFD joined in the New York State Championship Drill and Parade as they marched down Weir Street Aug. 16.

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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

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.

Paper, plastic, metal. If recycling were only that simple.

ost of us want to recycle correctly. Yet how many of us have stood over a recycling bin holding a plastic takeout container or a bottle cap, wondering, does this actually go in here? I recently had the opportunity to see what happens after we make that decision. I toured the Sunset Park Materials Recovery Facility in Brooklyn, where much of New York City’s metal, glass and plastic recycling is processed and sorted. It’s an impressive operation. Magnets separate metals while optical scanners identify different plastics; air jets shoot materials onto their proper conveyor belts; and workers, artificial intelligence and robotic arms provide additional quality control. Yet my biggest takeaway was that even with all of that advanced technology, recycling is far more complicated than simply dropping an item with a chasing-arrows symbol into a bin. In fact, much of what I learned doesn’t

happen in localities across the state. Take the Town of Hempstead alone. Trash and recycling pickup is not handled by one office. It is divided among the town’s Sanitation Department, a number of sanitary districts and a patchwork of villages, each running its own program with its own rules. A resident of one block may follow completely different recycling instructions than someone a few streets over, simply because they fall in a different district or village. Multiply that across Long Island, and across the state, and it becomes clear why a recycling symbol can only tell you so much. It’s a hard truth to acknowledge, but the recycling symbol on a piece of packaging doesn’t guarantee that your local municipality can process it. That means a material residents believe is recyclable may actually be treated as regular trash. The single best thing residents can do is learn their local program’s specific rules rather than relying solely on the symbol. I learned a few practical lessons that clear up common misconceptions. For instance, avoiding “contamination”

doesn’t mean that every container needs to be scrubbed spotless; a little residual peanut butter in a jar is manageable. The bigger issue is putting the wrong materials into the recycling stream altogether. Flexible materials like plastic bags act as “tanglers,” wrapping around sorting machinery and bringing operations to a halt. Even worse, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries pose a severe fire hazard at waste facilities, and should never be placed in household bins. Ultimately, the most important lesson from the tour was that better recycling can only take us so far. We often repeat the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle,” but public conversation tends to focus overwhelmingly on the last word. There’s a reason “reduce” and “reuse” come first. Even after sophisticated machinery successfully sorts our waste, those materials need a destination. Recycling is an economic market. Some recovered materials have significant value, while others have very little, and prices fluctuate dramatically. Just because a product is technically recyclable doesn’t mean that recycling it is practical or economical.

here’s a reason ‘reduce’ and ‘reuse’ come first in that wellknown phrase.

That means we must address waste before it ever reaches a processing facility. While consumers must recycle correctly and governments must offer clear guidance and infrastructure, responsibility cannot rest on their shoulders alone. It also must extend to the companies producing the waste. That is the foundation of Extended Producer Responsibility, a policy approach New York has been considering that would require manufacturers to take greater financial and logistical responsibility for the packaging they introduce into our communities. When companies are held accountable for what happens to their packaging at the end of its life, they have a powerful incentive to design products using less material and components that are easier to reuse or recycle. Touring the Sunset Park facility reinforced that there is no single silver bullet for our waste crisis. We need clearer public education and more robust recycling infrastructure across regions like Long Island, but we must also prioritize reduction and reuse. Recycling matters, and we should all strive to do it correctly. But the most effective way to manage waste will always be to create less of it in the first place. Michaelle Solages represents the 22nd Assembly District.

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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

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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y now you’ve all heard me discuss my four decades as a teacher in Valley Stream. I’ve written often about education, college and vocational training. one thing I haven’t discussed are the many stories I’ve heard about students’ lives. of course, student-teacher interactions fit the classic normal distribution known as the bell curve: basically, 10 percent of students will love their teacher no matter how lousy he is, 10 percent will hate him no matter how fantastic he is, and then there are the other 80 percent, who fall somewhere in that large middle realm. Most of us can fondly remember two or three great educators from our youth. We also remember two or three teachers who were awful, terrible or downright crazy. teachers remember students in just

about the same way. I’ve calculated that I’ve had somewhere in the neighborhood of 13,000 students in my driver education, adult ed. and continuing ed. classes over the decades — 40 years of five classes per semester, two semesters per year, as well as extracurricular and co-curricular clubs and advisories. this doesn’t include all the students who knew me and who I got to know just by being in and around the school all day and at performances, sporting events, concerts, dances and plays. Sadly, through the years we tend to clearly remember only the very best and the very worst students. the other 80 percent might fall in the category of fond, if not vivid, memories. those might be youngsters who quietly and diligently worked toward their life goals without much fanfare, or perhaps those who struggled a bit, yet to realize their full potential, as they made their way through the academic process. I can say with certainty that there is

f I’m greeted with, ‘Hello, Mr. Fare,’ I’ll say, ‘Let me guess — I was your teacher.’

Letters who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021, 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 Independent System operator, has been

very little that makes a teacher happier than seeing former students become successful, and success is measured in so many ways: personally, professionally, academically, financially; experiences with family, traveling; achieving growth, maturity, peace and happiness. Probably most important is doing what they love to do, and living the life that they choose and desire. that being said, I certainly have had my share of students who probably think very little of me, just like every other teacher out there. But of those who I see out in the world today, those who remember their high school years with fondness far outnumber their counterparts with mostly negative memories. I’ve always said that certain students connect and learn better with educators with different styles, just as they do with different subject matter. the diversity of teaching and learning styles is what makes public education great. Having taught in Valley Stream, and

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 dead-stopped 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 moder n underground cables, even under challenging circumstances. Wi t h g row i n g p owe r d e m a n d ,

continuing to live here in a very public role as mayor, has certainly increased the number of interactions I have with former students. When I started teaching, my colleagues warned me that seeing my students around the village where I live would be very detrimental and annoying for me. nothing could have been further from the truth. Virtually every student encounter outside the classroom has been positive. even the so-called troubled students tend to grow into productive adults, who understand that my actions back in the day, or their behavior, could have been better. When I’m out and about with my own children, my grandchildren or my fiancé, former students — many of whom are now nearing their 60s! — will come up and say hi. When they greet me with, “Hello, Mr. fare,” I’ll usually say, “let me guess — I was your teacher.” And my favorite kind of greeting is when they recite a phrase that I frequently used in my lessons. I guess some of them actually listened. It’s comforting to know that perhaps I, like so many of my colleagues, was a positive influence on so many lives. Ed Fare is the mayor of Valley Stream.

Framework by Emma Bellissimo

On the sand by a beloved amusement park — Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

extreme weather and grid congestion, investing in modern, resilient transmission systems isn’t optional. every mile of upgraded line and every new substation bring us closer to a future

where blackouts are history. JorIS VeldHoVen President, NY Transco

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