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The A-Room In Hicksville Hosts Bluegrass Jam Session

LAUREN FELDMAN

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Just off Bethpage Drive, right along the railroad tracks, is Hicksville’s A-Room Studio. Driving up to this unassuming building, one would have next to no idea what awaits through the heavy metal doors. The studio has serviced local bands for over 25 years, and features some of the largest rehearsal rooms across Long Island. As they proudly proclaim, “Music is our passion. Music is what we know, do, and love.” On Sunday, Jan. 8, this passion was heard loudly and clearly. Pouring from within was something rhythmic, energetic, and harmonized. It was bluegrass.

The Bluegrass Club of Long Island is the result of over 45 years of passion, dedication and community. Players come from all walks of life and have varying skill levels. “I was a non-player, in my 30’s. Loved the music… But I had cotton in my own ears, that’s how beginner I was at violin!” said John Chainey, the self-proclaimed “mouth” of the Bluegrass Club, about his early instrumental experience.

Around the age of 40, Chainey decided to change the course of his life. “I told my friends I was getting serious with my life. Quit my job and said I’m going to fiddle college!” Chainey moved to Texas, where he completely immersed himself for over two years. When he came back, he was surprised to find a plethora of bluegrass groups had cropped up along Long Island. “When I came back, there were bluegrass clubs everywhere! It’s insidious,” he joked.

Chainey has now been involved with the Bluegrass Club of Long Island for over 30 years and continues to encourage others to pursue their interests. “It’s a passion, you know? I’m in my 70’s and I’m always preaching passion. I don’t care how old you are; to have something that you can wake up to and be excited about is a big thing.”

He’s not the only one whose life took an unexpected turn. Heidi Greene was studying to become an EMT when she first heard the call of bluegrass. “I actually was studying to be an EMT, and I heard these guys in a bar. I thought it was St. Patrick’s Day music, but they came out for a drink and I realized it was live. I ended up following them after my classes, and they asked me to sing a few songs. Next thing I know, I’ve got a mandolin, and here we are.” Greene did not have any prior experience

as a musician in the genre. She has been with the Bluegrass Club for over a decade now, and recalls her novice days fondly.

“They’re very welcoming to any new people. Everybody’s willing to share what they have, what they know.”

Gary Schoenberger came from a rockand-roll and folk music background. He decided to explore bluegrass on a whim.

“Maybe 20 years ago, I heard about this bluegrass jam that was around the corner from where I lived, I could literally walk there.” Curiosity peaked, he decided to check the scene out. “I knew nothing about bluegrass music – I didn’t even bring a guitar, because I didn’t know what the story was, and I listened. And then the second time I brought my guitar, and I learned one song after another. Until now I know like a hundred songs.” Schoenberger really appreciates the performance aspect of bluegrass, which he feels has a different energy to it than folk. “It’s great because it’s one of the few genres where you can have a jam where

everyone plays simultaneously. In folk music, you get one solo performer doing their original song, looking at their shoes… it’s not usually a very exciting performance. Whereas this is a lot of fun.”

Part of what makes the bluegrass jams so special is the switching off of lead solos. According to Bill Ayasse, “We have a couple of people that like to sing a lot of songs, and they’ll trade off singing… If it’s in the style of country or bluegrass, pretty much anybody can play them. We figure it out on the spot sometimes, basically… There’s really no rules to it, as long as you learn the style and the songs.” However, don’t let this loose energy fool you into thinking the players aren’t taking it seriously. Chainey noted, “When we do jam, there is a sense of performance. Because even when we’re jamming, we want to do well, we want it to be tight.”

The club normally meets in Smithtown, but an unavailability of their meeting spot led them westward to Nassau County. Ayasse was appreciative of the jam space.

The studio certainly had a lot to accommodate, with many members of the Bluegrass Club toting a variety of instruments. Studio room 3 was packed with guitars, mandolins, banjos, violins, and even a bass fiddle.

The center stage hosted a cluster of eager players dancing and moving to the rhythm.

Still, Ayasse said this was a small gathering compared to other events the club has hosted. “We have concerts where we’ll get a lot more people out… We haven’t done it in a while because of Covid, but we would have the jam, and then after the jam we’d have a concert with either a local name or someone who was on tour.”

These concerts have included the likes of Michael Compton, Joe Newberry, and Andy Statman. Still, large or small in gathering, the Bluegrass Club maintains their mantra of “Pick a jam, pick a key, go for it!”

“We weren’t able to do this in our usual location in Smithtown… One of our members offered to pay for [The A-Room] and we were able to meet up this month.”

Logo for The A Room. (Photo credit: Lauren Feldman)

Mandolin solos, including Heidi Greene (left).

Todd Evans (center) on a resonator guitar.

Legislator Drucker: Amazon’s Repayment Of $2.5M In Incentives A Victory For Nassau Taxpayers

On Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) confirmed that Amazon has repaid nearly $2.5 million in tax breaks “because it cannot fulfill a promise to create 150 new jobs within three years at a recently-opened Syosset warehouse,” Newsday reported.

In August 2022, the IDA voted to rescind a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) that was previously awarded to Amazon for its last-mile warehouse project at Syosset Park located at 305 Robbins Lane in Syosset, and to begin clawing back any taxpayer-funded

incentives that have already been provided. The claw-back followed Amazon’s announced plans to undercut its agreed-upon commitment to creating 150 new jobs in Syosset by closing its Bethpage facility and moving those workers to Syosset.

Following this latest news, Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker issued the following statement:

“Amazon’s repayment of nearly $2.5 million is a victory for Nassau County taxpayers and a triumph for integrity and common sense,” Legislator Drucker said. “Nassau residents should never have been asked to pick up

any part of Amazon’s bill in the first place. Their brazen end-run around a commitment to creating 150 new jobs in Syosset was an outrage and a broken promise that simply could not be tolerated. Amazon’s disregard for our community further reinforced my long-held belief that it did not need or deserve Nassau taxpayer assistance.”

“Through its actions, the Nassau County IDA has sent a clear message that businesses - no matter how large - will be held accountable for their commitments to Nassau taxpayers.”

— Submitted by the Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

Upgraded Tennis Courts Coming To Anchor Park In Massapequa

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola announced on Jan. 9 that upgraded tennis courts are coming soon to Anchor Park in Massapequa. Existing tennis courts will be entirely replaced and reconstructed to ensure generations of residents to come will be able to enjoy a game of tennis at this beautiful park.

“Tennis offers a great workout, competition, camaraderie and lots of fun,” said

Supervisor Saladino. “My administration is committed to keeping our town beautiful and will be replacing aging courts in Anchor Park with brand new, beautiful tennis courts. From upgrading parks to repaving roadways, we’re making sure the Town of Oyster Bay is the best place to live, work and raise a family.

The new tennis courts will be designed and constructed according to the existing layout, while improving the overall safety and experience for players. These upgrades come

in addition to various other park improvements coming soon throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, including new Pickleball courts at the Field of Dreams in Massapequa, Allen Park in Farmingdale, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, and Plainview-Old Bethpage Park.

“We’re upgrading parks throughout the Town of Oyster Bay and know that these new tennis courts in Anchor Park will be a hit for both competitive and recreational tennis

players alike. My colleagues on the Town Board and I encourage you to take advantage of them and enjoy this wonderful sport!” added Councilman Labriola.

Located at the corner of Admiral Road and Anchor Drive along a canal in Massapequa, Anchor Park is a hidden gem in our community. The park is home to a baseball and soccer field, along with basketball courts and a playground.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Amazon’s Syosset warehouse ended up relocating rather than creating jobs. (Credit: Jennifer Corr)

Farmingdale Youth Council 2023 Scholarships Shine A Light

On Tuesday Dec. 20, 2022., a program was held in the parking lot of the Mid Island Y JCC in Plainview to Shine A Light on antisemitism. Antisemitism has, unfortunately, been intensifying through social media and pop culture.

During Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, Shine A Light has become a way for communities and elected officials to make the public aware of different forms of antisemitism and to speak out against it.

A Menorah was lit to celebrate the third night of Hanukkah during the event. More than 200 people showed up to support this program including numerous dignitaries, politicians and organizations. In addition to the speakers, there were giveaways as well as entertainment including a DJ, and firemen on top of a fire truck where they dispensed candy to children.

—Submitted by Edward Freeberg, member of the Jewish War Veterans

Attention high school seniors. During your school years (9th through 12th grade), have you volunteered your spare time helping others in the community?

Maybe as a scout leader, helping at a library, coaching, volunteering at a local hospital or senior center, and so on.

If you have given your time helping others in the commujnity, then you should take some time to apply for one of the Farmingdale Youth Council’s Community Service Scholarships, given in memory of Murray Tuck and Dr. Gary E. Karp.

These two scholarships, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, will be awarded to two different seniors residing in Farmingdale School District who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and plan to further their education at a

college, university, or a technical school. The application forms for either of these scholarships can be found on our website: www.farmingdaleyouthcouncil. org if interested. Please direct all questions to the Youth Council office at (516) 694-0916. All application forms must be completed and returned according to the instructions by Mon. March 13, 2023 to the:

FARMINGDALE YOUTH COUNCIL, INC. c/o Saltzman East Memorial School 25 Mill Lane

Farmingdale, NY 11735

Attention: Scholarship Committee Open to Farmingdale school district residents graduating high school.

—Submitted by The Farmingdale Youth Council

Firemen on fire truck dispensing candy to children.

Edward Freeberg, member Jewish War Veterans.

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Jonas E. Salk Middle School Students Present ‘Elf’

The laughter erupted from the auditorium of Jonas E. Salk Middle School in the Levittown Public School District as talented performers enacted a rendition of the movie Elf

The student actors had loved ones and the school community ready for the holiday season with their rendition of the loved holiday movie, which follows Buddy the Elf’s journey in meeting his father, Walter Hobbs. Henry Miale played the role of Buddy, while Caiden Jingeleski played Walter and Natalia Sanchez played Jovie. Dozens of other students filled out the bustling cast, while many also worked backstage and prepared props.

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Plainview-Old Bethpage Teen Named Student Of The Quarter By Nassau Boces

Bradley Nanoo from the Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD was named Student of the Quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech career and technical education high school. Bradley, from John F. Kennedy High School, is studying Construction Electricity.

Students of the Quarter are honored for their grades, attendance, work ethic and preparedness. These students have taken the initiative on class projects and are role models for their fellow students, in both the classroom and the workplace.

About Nassau BOCES:

A vital regional resource, Nassau BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective services for school districts and municipalities. We empower students to achieve their maximum potential in alternative, artistic, outdoor, special education, virtual, and career and technical environments. We offer adult education and a variety of programs that are vital to improving the Long Island regional economy. In addition, our technology services form the backbone

of many school districts’ infrastructure. As the county’s educational leader in implementing the state’s reform efforts, we are helping to shape the future of education. To learn more, visit www.nassauboces.org and like us at www.facebook.com/nassauboces.

—Submitted by Nassau BOCES

Seaford’s Aspiring Leaders Tapped For Regional Conference

Recognized for their potential, four Seaford High School sophomores have been selected to attend the 2023 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership conference. Ava Caruso, Myles Munro, Anastasia Perlegis and Joseph Sanfilippo will join their peers from the New York metro area for a leadership seminar in early June.

Students are selected as HOBY ambassadors as sophomores to prepare them for school leadership roles typically taken on by juniors and seniors. Ava, Myles, Anastasia and Joseph were selected from eight candidates. They were interviewed by a panel of administrators, guidance counselors and past HOBY ambassadors.

“I want to learn new ways and strategies to help others and better myself,” said Joseph, who is already very involved in school as a member of the National Art Honor Society, Model Congress, track team and Viking Cove school store. “I always make an effort to be a leader in school and being nominated shows

it’s not for nothing.”

Anastasia said it was an honor to be chosen because that means other people recognize her leadership qualities. She is an active member of the National Art Honor Society, Mural Club and honors program.

“I want to find ways to make a big difference and help as many people as I can,” Anastasia said.

Ava, who is captain of the bowling team and a member of field hockey, track, Mathletes, the Science Club, National Art Honor Society and Books and Bagels, is looking forward to the conference and bringing knowledge back to Seaford High School.

“I’m very excited to learn about how to be a better leader,” she said. “It’s nice that someone else notices that I’m working hard.”

Myles, a member of the track team, said, “It’s an opportunity to learn how to really be a leader and to take my academics and my leadership forward.”

—Submitted by the Seaford School District

Fabric Artists Have Good Hearts At Wantagh’s Forest Lake School

A sewing and weaving unit in art classes at Forest Lake Elementary School in the Wantagh School District not only gave fifth graders some new skills, it also allowed them to give back to the community.

Led by teacher Laura Capozzi, students worked in small groups and made seven no-sew blankets that will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. The blankets, which were made by tying pieces of fabric

together, will be part of welcome packages for families. The materials were donated by Forest Lake parents.

As part of the unit, students learned about notable quilt artists. To celebrate their charitable endeavor, fifth graders made a “Day of Giving 2022” quilt, with each student contributing a square.

—Submitted by the Wantagh School District

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Jonas E. Salk Middle School students’ rendition of Elf featured several songs and dances.

Natalia Sanchez delivered a side-splitting performance as Jovie alongside Henry Miale, who played Buddy. (Contributed photos)

Bradley Nanoo (center) of Plainview-Old Bethpage is congratulated on being named Student of the Quarter by (left to right) Barry Tech Principal Peter Dalton and Assistant Principal Nafesa Khan. (Contributed photo)

This year’s ambassadors, seated, were congratulated by Seaford High School seniors and juniors who attended the HOBY conference in 2021 and 2022. (Contributed photo)

From left: Emma Bianculli, Rosalie Della Croce and Emma Jaramillo showed off their Day of Giving quilt in which each student in the class made a square.

Smith and Jacob Heit showcased the

blankets that fifth graders made for the Ronald McDonald House. (Contributed photos)

Hicksville Water District Receives COC 2022 Community Achievement Award

HWD honored for its work in keeping Hicksville’s water safe

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that it has been awarded with the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Community Achievement Award. This annual award, which was presented to the HWD at the Chamber’s annual Holiday Dinner on December 7, honors local individuals and organizations who make Hicksville a better place to live and work for all its residents.

“It is an honor to have been considered by the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce for this award, said HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. “Everything we do at the Hicksville Water District is for the betterment of our community. We take pride in working hard to serve our residents the top-quality water they deserve, and it is gratifying to be recognized for this work by an organization as distinguished as our local Chamber of Commerce.”

The HWD launched several new projects in 2022. The District cut the ribbon on its Plant 5 treatment facility in May, which is now equipped with two Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) systems and four Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters, all

of which represent the most advanced and effective water treatment technology available. This brought the District up to eight running wells, which is more than any other water provider on Long Island. Treatment installation work is also continuing at the District’s Plant 8 site, which is expected to be up and running in 2023.

Also beginning in 2022 was a large-scale water main replacement project in parts of the HWD’s southeast portion. With water mains dating back to the 1950s, the District

Levittown COC Toy Collection

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce had a holiday celebration for its members along with a toy collection for The Joey Foundation. The Joey Foundation was founded by Ann Torcivia in memory of her son who passed away at 6 years old due to Aplastic Anemia, a rare disease in which bone marrow stops producing enough blood cells. The Joey Foundation’s mission statement is to positively impact the lives of children. With the help of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce along with several other local businesses, The Joey Foundation collected over 1,000 toys & gifts for sick children as well as children in need.

—Submitted by Tara Cassano

seeks to get ahead of any problems the current distribution system in this area might present in the future by completely overhauling its infrastructure. The HWD has already completed two of this project’s four phases, and by the time the final phase is finished, residents will be able to reap the benefits of 14,000 feet of new water main, 25 fire hydrants and 320 water services from the District’s water main to the curb shut-off valve.

“This award was granted because of all

the improvements to the District, providing good, clean water to the community and making sure that everything is up-to-date with modern standards,” said Hicksville Chamber of Commerce President Charlie Razenson. “Looking upon the safety and purity of the water is paramount not only to the community as a whole, but especially to the children of the community and keeping them safe.”

—Submitted by Mike Conn of ZE Creative Communications

Hicksville Water District Chairman Nicholas Brigandi, fifth from right, Commissioner William Schuckmann and Treasurer Vincent Abbatiello were honored with the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Community Achievement Award. (Photo credit: Office of Legislator Rose Walker)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, JAN. 19

Writing Our Stories [Live And In-Person]

1 p.m. A Writing workshop for seniors in a fun and supportive environment. Presented by Donald Allen. Join the group live or online via Zoom. Central Avenue - Children’s Room / Patio. Register in advance for this event online at www.massapequalibrary.org or contact Lee Gundel at (516) 798-4607 ext. 6304 for further information. Massapequa Public Library, 40 Harbor Ln.

FRIDAY, JAN. 20

Chinatown And Chinese Culture

2 p.m. Chinatown is rich in history, culture, the arts and foods. Join the Zuckermans on a virtual journey and experience Buddhist temples and Joss houses, view displays of art and sculptures representing various Chinese traditions and superstitions, and a neighborhood full of savory cuisines. Register in advance for this event online at https:// levittownpl.org or contact (516) 731-5728 ext. 244 for more information. This program is online, no fee, courtesy of the Levittown Public Library.

SUNDAY, JAN. 22

Sing Along With Piano Performer Joe Ferrante

2 p.m. Joe is a professional piano entertainer

known for being a member of the Billy Joel tribute band Glass Houses and the Bruce Springsteen tribute band Thunder Road. Joe’s musical repertoire includes hundreds of songs, spanning from oldies to rock to jazz to current pop and everything in between. If you have a request, he probably knows it as he will play a wide selection of music for everyone to sing along to. No registration required, but preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Room A/B. Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

The Rockinghams

2 p.m. The band will perform many hits from the ‘60s including near misses and forgotten gems like “Judy in Disguise.” Event is in-person, no fee. Tickets required, acquire in advance online at https://levittownpl.org if interested. Tickets must be picked up for all music performances 3 days prior to the event, or they maybe forfeited to the waitlist. Community Room, Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane.

Happy Lunar New Year!

MONDAY, JAN. 23

Teen Take & Make: Snowflake Mandala Register between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Make your own snowflake mandala! Teens in grades 6-12. Register online at https://www.hicksvillelibrary.org/ if interested, or contact Erin Bach at (516) 931-1417 ext. 114 for more information. Check confirmation email for link to video instructions. Pick up project in the Hicksville Library Children’s Room from Jan. 24 - Jan. 30. Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave.

“Help, I Can’t Find My Floor!”

7 p.m. An entertaining presentation, live and in-person. Debra Viniar is a professional organizer, and the owner of Clutter Fix Inc. She’ll guide you through a brief overview of the decluttering and reorganizing process, with tips on downsizing, packing and unpacking. Learn how to turn your Overwhelm” into “Ahhh” while having fun! Adult program. Contact Lee Gundel at (516) 798-4607 ext. 6304 for more

information. Massapequa Public Library, 40 Harbor Ln.

Pancake Night For Students Studying

For Midterms And Regents Exams 6 p.m. Grades 8 and up. Students are invited to take a break from studying and join us for some hot and delicious pancakes. Pancakes will be served from 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm and students may use the meeting rooms to study until 8:45 pm. All pancakes will need to be enjoyed in meeting rooms A and B. Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd.

TUESDAY, JAN. 24

Farmingdale Library

Cinema: Groundhog Day (1993) 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day, and the day keeps repeating until he gets it right. Rated PG. 101 Minutes. No registration required. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Location: Room A/B of the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

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From Montauk To Manhattan To Benefit Mental Health

Ultrarunner pushes the limits to raise money for Long Island Crisis Center

AMANDA OLSEN

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At 4 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, Chris LaMagna set out from the Montauk Lighthouse. Twenty-two hours and 20 minutes later, he finished his 130 mile run in Central Park. Along the way, he did not stop for the first 98 miles, a first for this ultrarunner. This incredible run is the second in a new annual tradition to benefit the Long Island Crisis Center, a local non-profit supporting Long Islanders with their mental health. The Long Island Crisis Center provides 24/7, free, high quality, confidential and non-judgmental programs and services to support and empower Long Islanders at critical times in their lives.

LaMagna took up running as a way to cope with his own mental struggles. On the GoFundMe page for the fundraiser, LaMagna describes his previous experiences. “I’m not a specialist in the field, and I can only speak from personal experience. Depression, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety have always been a struggle for me. As I grew, so did my mental issues. One of the ways I overcame my thoughts and feelings was by running. There is something special about it for me. Not only has running allowed me to connect with a fantastic community of people, I now know that I am never alone. This run is my way of bringing awareness to something that affects many of us and is often not discussed.”

Like many, this hobby grew out of the pandemic. Getting outside was one of the few ways to deal with the isolation and boredom of lockdown, and LaMagna took up running to deal with it. “I started running during COVID; I never ran before. I just picked up something to do. And I could only run a block and then I would stop. And I saw that as a challenge, so every day I just did an extra block and then it was a mile, and then it was three miles, and four and five.”

As an executive chef, the lockdown and subsequent restrictions meant LaMagna was left with a lot of free time. This free time meant he could no longer lose himself in his work, and he suddenly found old issues resurfacing. “Once that stopped, I figured I need to do something to work through those issues and I found running…I love the endurance of it. I love the sport of it. I love how you’re able to you know, clear your head. If I have any issues or problems I

can work through them rather than hide them and suppress them. I was traumatized (in the past) by a couple of things that had happened to me and through this sport, I was able to just like work through it.”

Once running gained such a promising place in LaMagna’s life, he started looking to push the limits of what his mind and body could do. This is where ultrarunning came in. Ultrarunning is often defined as a run with a distance greater than a marathon, but most routes begin at 50km and go up from there. For his first ultrarun, LaMagna traveled from the West Side to Southampton, just to see if he could do it.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or feeling suicidal, call the Long Island Crisis Center’s 24/7 hotline: (516) 679-1111 , or reach out to our Crisis Chat 7 days a week from 5pm-11pm.

With that accomplishment under his belt, he started looking to add an altruistic element to his runs. At first, he wanted to raise money for mental health and give it to New York State. That evolved into giving the money to a more grassroots organization, where he figured the money would both go further and stay local. Through his research, he found the Long Island Crisis Center. After viewing their web presence, he decided to go to their headquarters and see what they were about. “I just walked in. It was so like mom and pop. Everybody’s up there just doing hard work like that. They’re just there for people and that touched my heart. Just to know that there’s something out there or a group of people or a community out there.”

The 988 Suicide and Crisis line is also available 24/7 at by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255.

Seeing the hands-on care the Crisis Center was putting into their work moved LaMagna to partner with them.

“It’s really about giving back to the sport and to everyone else out there. Just let them know, you know, there’s no need to be alone. There’s always somebody out there

so that’s how it came about. Last year I did the same run (from Montauk to Manhattan) and we ended up raising about $8,000 for them.”

LaMagna plans to make the run an annual benefit, and possibly expand it to include more people. “This run will definitely be done every year, as many times as I can do it, around the same time. This is like my way of giving back every year. I think this is great for the beginning of the season, right?”

As far as what’s next for LaMagna, he definitely has some big goals. “So my next step right now, oh, man, I didn’t tell anybody this but I guess I’ll tell you. But my next race after this what I’m going to focus on is there’s this 551 mile race out in Vermont and I have 10 days to complete it. And I want to try to complete it in less than 10 days, so right after January 7, we’re going to rest January 8, and then training starts. I’m going to give that everything I have while working full time job and I’m just going to put my head to it. That’s it.

My long term goal is I want to travel on foot from Long Island to France, which means I would have to cross over the Bering Straits or I’d have to go from here to Alaska crossover. It’s like Russia can go through Russia all the way into you know, Germany and all these other countries and then into France. It’s 10,800 miles, and I would want to do that unsupported by myself. Nonstop walking and running. So I’m starting to go from 100 mile races to like, Okay, how long can I go before I can’t go anymore? And then let’s see if I can go further.”

Chris LaMagna crosses the finish line after 22 hours and 20 minutes.

Chris LaMagna. (photo submitted by Long Island Crisis Center)

Chris LaMagna begins his run at the Montauk Lighthouse.

The Art League of Long Island Call For Artists

Deadline is Jan. 31

The Art League of Long Island invites artists from Suffolk, Nassau, Brooklyn, and Queens to submit entries to the upcoming juried exhibit featuring works by artists who call the four counties of the Island home. The 61st Long Island Artists Exhibition is now a biennial exhibit and will be on view in the Art League’s spacious Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery March 4, 2023 through April 7, 2023. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Entry for each artist is limited to five works not previously exhibited in the Art League of Long Island’s gallery, one of which may be chosen from among submissions by the exhibition juror. Two and three dimensional original work in any medium may be submitted, including photography and fine craft, with the exception of videos.

The Art League is honored to have Neill Slaughter serve as juror for the Long Island Artists Exhibition. Professor Slaughter has taught at the university level for four decades as well as exhibiting his art nationally and internationally. Awarded an MFA degree from Indiana University in 1978, his teaching career began in Philadelphia at Tyler School of Art. In 1981-82 he inaugurated a study abroad program at Alnwick Castle in England. From 1983-93 he taught for California State University and Loyola Marymount University, again teaching abroad at University of Kent in Canterbury, England in 1989.

Professor Slaughter has lived in Southampton, NY, since 1993 and taught for Long Island University until his

retirement. He was granted Professor Emeritus status in 2017. Among his awards and honors, Professor Slaughter has received a Ford Foundation Fellowship, a Scottish Arts Council Grant, an LMU Research Grant to Africa, a Fulbright Fellowship to India and a David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2008 Slaughter mounted a thirty-year retrospective, which included a color catalogue and in 2022 a fifty-year retrospective with a webinar lecture. Additional information: www.neillslaughter.com. Full details are available in the exhibition prospectus. To obtain prospectus email info@artleagueli.org or visit www.artleagueli.org/call-for-artists. Applications must be submitted online at www.client.smarterentry.com/alli.

Established in 1955, the Art League of Long Island is not-for-profit visual arts center whose mission is to provide a forum and showcase for artists of all ages and ability levels, whether through art education in the studios or promoting their work through exhibitions and art fairs. The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road, in Dix Hills.

NY-03 Constituents Demand A Free And Fair Special Election

Call on George Santos to Resign!

The citizens of NY’s 3rd Congressional District are fed up with George Santos’s lies and duplicity. Multiple petitions (links below) are circulating in the District with thousands seeking Santos’s ouster and a free and fair special election. The residents call on the U.S. Justice Department to prosecute Santos for fraud, the House Ethics Committee to launch an investigation, and local and national Republican leaders to repudiate Santos and refuse to seat him as a Member of Congress. This is not partisan - both Democrat and Republican residents feel deceived by Santos’s lies. Recognizing that no one in Washington, D.C. will believe anything Santos says, constituents of NY-03 are concerned that they will not have a voice in Congress and will be shut out of critical federal support and services.

Here’s what constituents from NY-03 are saying: “People didn’t have the truth about who this guy was. In my 30+ years in the nonpro t world lobbying for environmental, health and a ordable housing issues in Washington and Albany, I’ve never seen anyone with such an arrogant contempt for the truth or his constituents. While the whole country is aghast at Santos’s lies and utter disregard for decency, the residents of NY-O3 have the most to lose.”

-- Jody Kass Finkel, organizer of the ‘Resign Santos’ petition; volunteer, Great Neck Democratic Party

“I simply can not express strongly enough how shocked, confused and concerned I am over the fact that Mr. Santos (if that’s his real name) has not addressed the people in his district and feels that he can just show up to be sworn in!! As a Jewish woman, I was appalled to nd out he lied about his family and the holocaust!!! We, the people voted in a fraud, a liar. Did he embellish? No, he simply lied about every aspect of his life!!! Shame on you Mr. Santos and shame on us if we allow him into o ce.”

-- Limor Mordo, 58, Republican

who works in the airline industry, Glen Cove

“George Santos is sending the exact wrong message to young people across the country. If he isn’t held accountable, he demonstrates that our system deems it acceptable to lie about accomplishments, fabricate entire backgrounds and work histories, and generally be dishonest in order to get ahead. He must resign.”

-- Aidan Davis, 18, youth activist & college student, Plainview

“George Santos duped his constituents and was elected under false pretenses, fabricating his resume and blatantly lying about his background and credentials. is is criminal and we cannot allow this person to represent our district. ere needs to be a new election.”

trust and the American people deserve a Congress that cares about honesty.”

-- Matthew Wigler, 25, law student, Great Neck

“I am outraged and disgusted by George Santos, a con man who used lies and deceit to scam his way into representing NY-03 in Congress. I demand his resignation! If the GOP won’t back him in 2024, why let him take o ce now?”

-- Gail Limmer, 54, high school librarian Old Bethpage

-- Irwin Zeplowitz, Senior Rabbi, Community Synagogue, Port Washington

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No one in Washington, D.C. will believe anything Santos says, constituents of NY-03 are concerned that they will not have a voice in Congress and will be shut out of critical federal support and services.

“Most pundits would probably consider me to be a swing voter – typically my vote ips 50% between Democrats and Republicans – and integrity is a signi cant factor in my decision. Shame on you George Santos!”

—Concerned Citizens for NY-03

-- Shari Markovich, 59, administrative assistant, Little Neck

“Mr. George Devolder Santos is a conniving fraud who not only agrantly lied about his background but also manufactured connections to the Holocaust, 9/11, and the Pulse Nightclub attack for political gain. He is a dangerous and repugnant imposter who is un t to serve anything but a prison sentence.”

-- Frank Bua, educator, Manhasset

“If Republicans in the House of Representatives are willing to overlook the dangerous fraud George Santos committed and seat him as a colleague in their chamber, they have no business pretending to give a damn about ethics when wasting our taxpayer money launching frivolous investigations into Hunter Biden. e people of Long Island deserve a representative they can

-- Frank Lomuscio, lawyer, Douglaston

“My message to George Santos: I don’t care if you’re Gay, Married, Unmarried, Christian, Jewish, or an Immigrant. I care about Truth, Integrity, and Honor. You have none of these traits and have disquali ed yourself from holding public o ce. Time for you to step aside!”

-- Nick Febrizio, 63, retired project manager, North Massapequa

“Mr. Santos should resign before being sworn in not just because he may have done something illegal (that the courts can decide), not even because what he did is so blatantly unethical (though it is). He should resign because he abused the voter’s trust, and if he wants (as he says) to serve and represent his constituents, the only way he can legitimately do so is to step aside so this district’s voters can choose a representative who will serve with the integrity they rightly should expect of any political leader.”

“We demand nothing less than Santos’s immediate resignation and a full investigation into his lies and money trail. He and his enablers cynically and pervasively exploited our democratic system and brazenly expected the system they abused to allow him to be seated. What a dreadful example for our children and loss for NY-03 to have an illegitimate con man treading water in DC. May our voices together help right this train and bring democracy back to NY-03.”

-- Allison O’Brien Silva, mom of three girls, Manhasset

“ e citizens of NY-03 have been deceived by George Santos’s lies and cons. He is remorseless, immoral and un t for public o ce; democracy must be restored with a thorough investigation and his immediate resignation.”

-- Deirdre Garland Olsen, social worker, Manhasset

“I am OUTRAGED that this man who lied about everything on his resume, might be representing my family and me. As a Jewish woman and mother, I’m disgusted that he used MY religion— stole my faith, my history, my historical pain with the Holocaust—to curry favor.”

-- Susan Naftol, 59, Plainview

“Someone who stole from an elderly person doesn’t strike me as someone who should be voting on legislation a ecting our social safety nets.”

-- Emily Raphael, 61, tutor, Plainview

“I have questions about Santos’s mental stability. is man has no remorse - people like this are often diagnosed as pathological narcissistic liars. How can we trust him to represent us? How can the Republican Party overlook this behavior? We deserve better.”

-- Caren Franklin, Finance Director, Al Roker Entertainment, Port Washington

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in Congress, it legitimizes anyone creating whatever character they wish - a toxic precedent for future candidates. Santos has shown no contrition; his original lies have triggered new lies.”

-- Barry Nisman, 70, retired, Plainview

“Please do not seat a man to represent us who has lied about his heritage, his schooling, his employment, his residence and more. NY District 3 deserves a representative that has honor and integrity.“

-- Cheryl Dender, Coordinator of Community Services, Plainview-Old Bethpage School District

“Over the past few weeks, George Santos has been exposed as nothing more than a pathological liar, a fake and a phony. He has duped the voters of NY congressional district 3, and we the people demand nothing less than his immediate resignation and a new election to be held to nd a candidate worthy of our vote and this seat in congress.

-- Jane Russell, parent of two high school students, Manhasset

“If one of my students lied on their college application the way George Santos has been lying to the media and his potential constituents, that student’s acceptance to a college would be rescinded. Santos needs to give his seat to someone who can tell the di erence between fact and fantasy.”

-- Debbie Gershow Lindell, 61, college counselor, Plainview

—Submitted by Concerned Citizens of NY-03

You Can Still Eat Healthy- Even On A Budget! COLUMNS

January is an interesting time of the year.

On the one hand, there is the excitement of a New Year, full of potential and possibility. On the other hand, you JUST made it through the holiday season, and you are quite literally and figuratively spent. Let’s face it – while the holidays are full of wonder and joy, they also come with their fair share of expenses and exhaustion. Is this really the best time to be making resolutions? The reality is you can’t pour from an empty cup!

The wisest thing you could do for yourself during this time is to go back to the basics. That means replenishing your body, your mind, and your wallet – in other words, healthy eating on a budget.

Let me tell you why this ought to be the first action item on your list. When you prioritize healthy eating, you are nourishing your body and your mind with the nutrients they need to perform at their best. Simply put, it’s how you fill your cup! It’s how you set yourself up for success when it comes to all your other New Year’s resolutions!

And it doesn’t hurt to do it on a budget either! Who doesn’t want to save money after the holidays?

So, here’s how you master healthy eating on a budget. The secret – a little planning goes a long way.

Before shopping:

1. Plan your meals at the beginning of

the week. Make a list of foods that you want to buy before going to the grocery store to avoid impulse buys and to ensure that your meals will be healthy and within your budget.

2. Investigate coupons and sales. Look online or in your local newspaper and flyers for any coupons and sales at your grocery store. Save as much money as possible, any way that you can!

3. Eat before you go shopping. It is never good to shop when you’re hungry. You’ll end up overshopping and buying impulsively to satisfy your current hunger.

While shopping:

1. Look for generic brands. Our eyes

always go directly to the name brand foods. However, the ingredients in generic brands are usually very similar to the brand name versions and they are much more affordable.

2. Try frozen fruits and veggies. Frozen fruits and vegetables are usually just as healthy and tasty as fresh produce, and they are typically less expensive. Check the nutrition label to make sure there is no added sugar or salt and save some extra money!

Day-to-day life:

1. Avoid eating out and ordering in. Although it can be cheap and convenient, most options at fast food restaurants are high in saturated fat, salt, and sugar. Making your meals allows you to ensure that you’re eating healthy.

2. Make pre-packaged snacks. When you’re running from errand to errand, it may be difficult to stop back home for a snack. Instead of heading straight for a drive-through, pack some healthy snacks ahead of time, like nuts, raisins, or carrots.

Make a practice of these good habits for the month of January. Once you’ve mastered the skills of healthy eating on a budget, you’re ready to conquer the rest of your goals with the energy of a well-nourished mind and body! Now let’s have a good start to the New Year!

—Maria Dello, Nutritionist at Dellonutritionals

Coffee Nap Comes To Industry Lounge & Gallery In Huntington

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From open mics in cafes to performance venues like the Industry Lounge & Gallery in Huntington, Coffee Nap is sure making its mark on Long Island. They played at Industry on Jan. 13 as part of the Indie Rock Adjacent Show..

Interestingly, when listening to Coffee Nap, the style ranges from more electronic to ukulele-heavy indie rock.

“I think about music as being a community project,” said Mike Nowotarski, Coffee Nap founder, who is originally from West Islip. “I really feel like every Coffee Nap show is different. Sometimes, we’re playing with different people. We’re playing different songs, or different styles. If you listen to the first EP, [Dandelion Wishes,] it’s very electronic. The album, [“(Of) Smoke Rings and Tenderness”] is really like a rock band. Everyone’s in the room together.”

Coffee Nap has a single coming out on Jan. 20 that will consist of just band members Nowotarski and Rene Sanchez of Brentwood, a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who brings ukulele and a variety of vocal ranges to the band. The new single will return to the Coffee Nap roots, an electronic sound.

When it comes to the inspiration behind the music, Sanchez and Nowotarski each

write their own music and brings it to the band to play.

“There’s this not really well known artist, his name is Khai Dreams, and that’s where I take from because he also plays ukulele,” Sanchez said, adding that Nowotarski is a big fan of Bruce Springsteen. “Mike likes a lot of things. Right now he’s trying to go a bit more electronic in his music.”

And it’s this individuality of each member of the band that makes it unique.

“I went to school in Upstate New York and I was really lucky to be surrounded by a lot of musicians, because I was a music student, and there was also a very vibrant music scene in Ithaca. When I moved back home to Long Island it took a long time to find people to play with and shows to go to.” Nowotarski said when asked about his experience of being part of a band.

Eventually, Nowotarski found himself going to the music scene in Brooklyn, as well as attending open mics on Long Island. He performed under the Coffee Nap name

“I was in a very strange place when I started with this project,” Nowotarski said. “I was working in Queens, and I was living at my mom’s place on Long Island, and I was living this insane lifestyle where I would wake up at 6 in the morning, work, drive back to Long Island, sleep for a half-hour or 15 minutes. I would sleep in my car. I’d drive to Shea Stadium or Bushwick or the Silent Barn in Brooklyn and I would drink a cup of coffee and sleep for 10 minutes in my car.”

It was a time of trying to figure out how to be a working adult while balancing love for musicianship.

“It’s really almost impossible to be a functioning adult and to fulfill your responsibilities, give to the community and be a well-rounded person and also pursue art,” Nowotarski said. “I think that continues to be at the heart of Coffee Nap.”

It was an open mic at the Babylon Bean Coffee House that Nowotarski met Sanchez. He used to be part of a band

called You Guys.

“I think he’s just an incredibly talented musician who can blend in to anything,” Nowotarski said. “He just really has a gift for adding the perfect thing to the music without really disrupting it in anyway. And he’s an excellent songwriter himself, so he’s been really great to play with.”

Currently, the lineup consists of drummer Jake Charvat and bassist and background vocalist Christina Paladino, who also plays in the band Gamblers. Paladino used to play violin for Sanchez’s former band You Guys.

“I got her to join Coffee Nap from that,” Sanchez said. “I really love the way we all connect. Me and Christina have been playing for a minute, and Mike and I have been playing for a minute, and when Jake joined the mix, he blended very well...but it’s not in a way that overtakes anything. It... just meshes with everyone else.”

To listen to Coffee Nap’s music, visit coffeenap.bandcamp.com.

and released his first EP on his own.

At the end of their set, Coffee Nap members; Rene Sanchez, left, Mike Nowotarski, Jake Charvat and Christina Paladino gather together to sing a final song.

(Photos by Jennifer Corr)

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

January 18 – 24, 2023

Academic excellence. Safe and supportive communities. Find out why more families are choosing Catholic education. Join us for an open house and school tour on Sunday, January 29, 2023!

News From Notre Dame

The school has been educating hearts and forming minds for more than six decades

Education must always be more than academics. While academic achievement is a fundamental goal of our school, it is not exclusive. We follow the NYS Learning Standards, and we also provide our children with memorable life experiences. To us, education is about the formation of persons. We do this by promoting intellectual curiosity and fostering problem-solving abilities, not merely providing students with information for rote memorization.

Our moral obligation as Catholic educators is to encourage children to apply knowledge in ways that will have a global impact. We commit ourselves to developing our students’ intellectual gifts and fostering their spiritual growth. We promote the importance of putting the needs of others before our own immediate wants. Our faith-filled environment offers us the ability to beautifully blend the two each day.

We begin each morning by praying as a school community. Classes host monthly school liturgies at First Friday masses, as well as, other prayer services in which the students are active participants. They can be readers, leaders of song, altar servers, or present the gifts at the altar. Special prayer services include our Thanksgiving service, Advent, Christmas pageant, Stations of the Cross in shadows, the Feast of the Epiphany and Lent.

Our students come to us from a diverse range of cultures, beliefs and abilities. Those cultures and beliefs are respected and integrated in a magnitude of ways that benefit the school community. Student abilities are supported and enriched thanks

to our dedicated faculty and small class sizes. Our goal is to provide our students with the skills needed to succeed in a highly literate society, and then, as responsible faith-filled members of that society, to use those skills to create communities that actively promote social justice. Children of other faiths have the opportunity to share

their beliefs as well, adding to the diversity of our community.

Our days are filled with many exciting activities and learning events. Learning does not just take place in one classroom. Our children enjoy a variety of “special” classes with full-time faculty dedicated to expanding their love for learning. Our Art

classes incorporate art history, design, and digital media. Our STREAM classes focus on robotics, coding and architecture. Our Physical Education/Health classes teach the importance of sportsmanship and making healthy choices. Our Foreign Language program offers Italian, Spanish, French and Latin classes. We do have a part-time music teacher who works with PK through Grade 4. If students would like to continue their education and love of music, we offer band lessons through Paul Effman for grades Kindergarten to Eighth grade. We offer a variety of clubs, sports and enrichment classes for our students. Students in all grades have a dedicated recess time where they can use the outdoor play space, playgrounds or indoor play space during inclement weather.

Thanks to the generosity of our school families, we are able to broadcast our morning announcements throughout the school. We have our very own closed-circuit TV system—NDTV. Students in all grades enjoy the experience of interacting with people all over the world. Curriculum is further enhanced through visits to museums, science labs and zoos. We have oneto-one devices for all students; grades 3-8 use Chrome Books; the others use iPads. All classrooms, Nursery to Eighth grade, are equipped with integrated SmartBoards.

We have many wonderful events and programs which we would like to share with you. We would love for you to see us “in action.” Please feel free to call the school to schedule a tour.

—Caryn Flores Durkin, principal and Kara McCarthy, assistant principal

Computer Science Education Week

During the week of Dec. 5, schools across the Diocese of Rockville Centre participated in Computer Science Education Week. This annual event calls for students from kindergarten to grade 12 to learn about computer science, including coding and other aspects of computer science, careers in the field, and important contributions individuals have made to computer science.

One of the most popular activities of Computer Science Education Week is the Hour of Code. During the Hour of Code, students spend time learning basic coding skills from one of the many applications available online. The goals is to have ten million students participate during that week. Kindergarten through eighth students from St. Aidan School in Williston Park used their iPads to practice their coding skills through

Students from St. Mary’s Elementary School in Manhasset participated in the Hour of Code. The first-grade students used Kodable, where they met fluffy friends that are in-game puppies and learned how to care for them. The students used coding concepts to help take care of their pets. The third-grade students had a great time using Code.org to code dance parties.

code.org. The students each have an account and work on specific lessons for their grade level. At Maria Regina School in Seaford, third and fourth grade students wrote code to control Ollie robots.

The seventh-grade students at Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School in Southampton used Scratch to create their own unique video games, including three states with loops, conditionals, and even a “game over” screen. They then had the opportunity to play the games they created. The second graders participated in a Hopscotch coding activity where they were tasked with creating an algorithm for a Christmas-themed hopscotch board with loops and a specific sequence to follow, including a specific start and end. They then enjoyed trying out the hopscotch boards they created.

At Trinity Regional School in East Northport, students completed a variety of coding activities. With their teacher George Dancause, the second and third grade students participated in Tynker lessons and used coding concepts to animate a Robot Party. The fourth and fifth grade students used Tynker to fly a dragon, animate a card, create a comic book, and draw patterns. Middle school students used their Scratch accounts to create projects using different commands, such as “wait” (for dialogue) and “glide for ___ sec. to (x,y)” to practice movement.

The students in all our schools enjoyed learning how to code and will continue to practice this important skill throughout the year.

—Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island

Catholic School’s Week 2023 Open House Directory

T

he following is a listing of Catholic schools across Long Island.

St. Martin of Tours School Amityville www.smtschool.org

St. Patrick School Bay Shore www.spsbayshore.org

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Bellmore www.steas.com

Our Lady Queen of Apostles School Center Moriches www.olqany.org

St. Mary School East Islip www.saintmaryschoolei.org

Trinity Regional School

East Northport www.trinityregional.org

Our Lady of Victory School Floral Park www.olvfp.org

St. Anne’s School Garden City www.stannesgcschool.org

St. Joseph School

Garden City www.st-josephschool.com

Holy Family School Hicksville www.hfsli.org

St. Patrick School Huntington www.stpathunt.org

Long Beach Catholic Regional School Long Beach www.lbcrs.org

Our Lady of Peace School Lynbrook www.olpschoollynbrook.org

Our Lady of Lourdes School Malverne www.ollmalverne.org

St. Mary’s Elementary School Manhasset www.stmary11030.org

Our Lady of Grace Montessori Manhasset www.olgmanhasset.com

St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa www.stroseschool.net Notre Dame School New Hyde Park www.ndsnet.org

Holy Child Academy Old Westbury www.holychildacademy.org

St. Dominic Elementary School Oyster Bay www.stdomsob.org

Holy Angels Regional School

Patchogue www.holyangelsregional.org

St. John Paul IIRegional School Riverhead www.sjp2regional.org

St. Agnes Cathedral School Rockville Centre www.stagnes-school.org

St. Philip and James School St. James www.sspjschool.net

Maria Regina School Seaford www.mariareginaschool.org

St. William the Abbot School Seaford www.stwilliamtheabbot.net

St. Patrick School Smithtown www.spssmith.org

Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School Southampton www.olhamptons.org

St. Edward the Confessor School

Syosset www.stedwardconfessor.org

St. Martin De Porres

Marianist School Uniondale www.stmartinmarianist.org

Holy Name of Mary School Valley Stream www.hnomschool.org

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Westbury www.stbolh.org

St. Aidan School Williston Park www.staidanschool.org

Note: Some schools will conduct private tours for families and/or small groups. These will be done by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled on each school’s website. Visit www.licatholicelementaryschools.org to see more details about all school open houses and tour instructions.

Why Sacred Heart? Why Catholic School?

BY KAITLYN COLE AND ALEXA CUVILLY specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Being students at Sacred Heart Academy has not only allowed us to excel academically, socially, and spiritually in an all-girls, Catholic educational environment, but has also aided us in college preparation, future careers and ultimately- a path to success. The all-girls environment at Sacred Heart is truly unique in that empowerment of women and equity for all is emphasized, all while helping us to grow stronger in our Faith.

We can thrive in a community that is specifically designed for young women who want to achieve in all aspects of their lives without being overshadowed in a male-dominated environment.

The Sacred Heart community, recognizing the importance of inclusivity and impartiality, continues to make all girls feel welcomed and supported in anything they wish to pursue, regardless of race, ethnicity, and backgrounds.

Attending an all-girls school has given us the confidence and opportunity to take rigorous high-level courses, such as AP Chemistry, which are typically male-dominated and affords us the comfort of being surrounded by an entire class of girls with similar interests. Because of this, we have

the confidence to really immerse ourselves in such courses and participate without a fear of being judged or minimized by male classmates.

The teachers at Sacred Heart Academy, such as Dr. Beth Feinman, chairperson of the Science department, never fail to build a personal connection with each of their students and are extremely flexible and optimistic when it comes to teaching new concepts and holding extra help sessions.

Sacred Heart has created an environment filled with encouragement and support as we take the lead in clubs and sports in addition to excelling in our classes. It is incredibly inspiring to see that every single student-leadership position at SHA is occupied by a girl.

Kaitlyn has had the opportunity to serve on the Executive Board of Student Council

and contribute to the Women in Healthcare and Medicine Club. She even created her own club, called Smile Farms, that works in partnership with a local nonprofit to employ developmentally disabled adults.

Similarly, Alexa has held leadership roles such as serving as Vice President of Science Olympiad and Member of the Math Team. Each of these roles has allowed us to develop leadership skills needed to succeed in the future while simultaneously exploring our own interests and passions with other girls and faculty members who share them.

As aspiring physicians, we feel this has prepared us for our futures by giving us the courage and ambition we need to succeed in male-dominated classes in college and in the modern workplace throughout our careers. Sacred Heart also encourages students to excel outside the classroom and in the real world. The skills Alexa has developed at Sacred Heart Academy have allowed her to pursue her passion in science and medicine, leading to an internship with Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute for Neuroscience Research in Spring 2023. Comparably, SHA girls are encouraged to develop into student-athletes as they play on a wide variety of athletic teams devoted to helping female athletes be successful without the worry of being overshadowed by male athletes. This environment has

enabled Kaitlyn to become a Captain of the Lacrosse Team at SHA as a junior and play Varsity Soccer while still succeeding in school and being able to pursue other interests.

In addition, with her coaches’ support, she is now to play Division 1 College Lacrosse while still balancing academics and managing her time well.

Volunteering and service are also significant aspects of Sacred Heart Academy’s mission. Various food and toy drives are held throughout the year to support local shelters and churches by the Student Council, and each student is required to fulfill a volunteer service of 20 hours per year.

As we are in our junior year at Sacred Heart Academy, we are deeply appreciating every moment we can spend with our teachers, friends, and the entire school community.

The experience at Sacred Heart Academy is one that is exceptionally rewarding and unforgettable.

Alexa Cuvilly is a junior at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead and will be conducting neuroscience research at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute of Brain Research. Kaitlyn Cole is a junior at Sacred Heart Academy and will be studying psychology at Boston College.

Kaitlyn Cole and Alexa Cuvilly

Honoring Anna Guardino Of St. William The Abbot School

St. William the Abbot School in Seaford recently honored former principal Anna Guardino for her 24 years of dedicated service to the school, from 1988-2012.

The community gathered for the celebration of the Mass, followed by the dedication of the front circle of the school, forevermore known as “Guardino Way.”

A beautiful reception was held for Guardino in the school gymnasium, which was attended by past and present members of the parish and school communities.

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Syosset’s Thomas Barbella Enrolled At The College Of The Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross is excited to welcome Thomas Barbella of Syosset as a member of the college’s Class of 2026.

At 904 students, representing the largest class in Holy Cross’ 179-year history, the Class of 2026 hails from 575 high schools, 14 countries and four continents. Twenty-five percent of the class are students of color and international students; 24 languages are spoken; and 50 members hold dual citizenship. Nine students live within 1 mile of campus, which is about the same number as those who live more than 5,000 miles from The Hill.

These newly minted Crusaders have distinguished themselves through community service, leadership roles, and diverse participation in areas like the arts, music and athletics.

“Holy Cross is built for broad, deep and meaningful education and that says something very important about the kind of student who matriculates here. Our classes

are small and there is nowhere to hide—in the best possible sense,” President Vincent D. Rougeau said. “Our students have to be ready for spirited engagement. They will have their certainties challenged and perspectives broadened as they prepare for a world that needs their leadership, wisdom, empathy and generosity. And we are confident that they will thrive here.”

The new Crusaders arrived on campus and moved into the residence halls on Aug. 27 where they were welcomed to Mount St. James by an enthusiastic purple crew of current students, staff, faculty and alumni.

About Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, MA, is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,100 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has made a positive impact in society by graduating students who distinguish themselves as thoughtful leaders in business, professional and civic life.

—The College of the Holy Cross

Fr. Eric Fasano, Vicar General of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Msgr. Robert Hayden, former Pastor of St. William the Abbot, Mrs. Elizabeth Bricker, current principal of St. William the Abbot School, Anna Guardino, former principal of St. William the Abbot School, Fr. Brian Ingram, Msgr. Steven Camp, and Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald, current Pastor of St. William the Abbot Parish.

—Catholic Elementary Schools of Long

St. William the Abbot

Catholic School Seaford, NY

2001 Jackson Ave., Seaford, NY 11783

We are St. William's!

Mass Attendance and Daily Prayer Formal STREAM Instruction in our newly renovated, state of the art Makerspace Living Environment and Algebra Regents

National Junior Honor Society and Student Council Middle School Sports including Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Bowling, Cheer, Softball, and Baseball

Extended Care Program to assist Working Parents (Grades N-8)

Spanish Grades K-8 Choir, Art, and Music Band Grades 1-8 Drama Club

After School Enrichment Clubs Grades K-8 Field Trips in support of Curriculum

"Sending our daughter to St. William's is a decision my husband and I can feel good about every day. We know that from the moment we drop her off to the moment she comes back home, she is loved, safe, supported, and challenged. We have been welcomed with open arms into a community that shares our values. We know that sending our daughter to SWS will set her up for success –academically, socially, and spiritually- for the rest of her life. It’s the best gift we can give her."

~ The DeBardelaben Family

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Situated on almost an acre, this five bedroom, four bathroom home at 197 Sands Point Rd. in Sands Point sold on Dec. 23 for $1,650,000. It is set back providing a beautiful scenery along with privacy. As you enter the home you are met with a foyer that leads you into either an oversized formal dining room or large formal living room. The family room is off the living room, with a beautiful brick wood burning fireplace. The eat-in chef’s kitchen features a Subzero refrigerator, Decor range and Bosch dishwasher. The main floor features four of the bedrooms and three of the bathrooms. The primary bedroom with en suite is on the second floor. The basement is finished with a large room for storage, laundry room, and access to the two-car garage. This home has central air conditioning, a propane tank and generator.

HOME & DESIGN

Nature Rooms

With competition for talent high, 61 percent of companies are investing in the design of the office. Creating a space that truly supports all types of workers and cultivates a sense of community, creativity, focus, and well-being is paramount to employee happiness and retention.

To reimagine the office as a destination that supports all types of work and work styles, Elise Nicpon from Room & Board Business Interiors (BI) shared one of several top space concepts that every company needs for a future-focused, employee-oriented workplace.

It’s no secret that the pandemic has led to a greater appreciation of the outdoors. Bringing the outdoors in, aka biophilic design, goes beyond incorporating plants and shrubbery into the space. In addition to plant life, providing access to natural light, including natural features like stone and wood, and embracing color are all biophilic design principles that have been proven to reduce stress, enhance mood, and improve creativity and productivity.

Atriums with an abundance of glass windows are a popular choice for funneling natural light into central areas.

Room & Board’s headquarters feature a wraparound design.

This luxurious customized residence at 17 Shorewood Dr. in Sands Point sold on Dec. 2 for $6,950,000. It was designed and built to perfection in 2013. The home provides an ideal floor plan for everyday living and indoor/outdoor entertaining. It has seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The home has an extraordinary use of materials, breathtaking gardens, five fireplaces, a saltwater pool, a pool house, a sports court and an outdoor kitchen. The home has a wine cellar, media room, craft room and a full gym with a dojo. There is a utility garage and a three and a half car garage. The sits on two acres and has a full-house generator.

Indoor gardens are also trending due to their physical and mental benefits. Not only do indoor gardens add beautiful design elements

Room & Board’s outdoor courtyard features Emmet Chairs, covered seating spaces, and heating for colder days.

that participate in solving common spatial problems, but they also aid in room acoustics and improve worker well-being.

In addition to bringing nature into the office, take the office outdoors. Access to the outdoors has become an increasingly desired amenity among employees, resulting in more courtyards, balconies, and rooftops being incorporated into the design of commercial buildings. The daylight and fresh air offer a healthy and stimulating workspace, a calming environment to relax, and even a change of scenery for meetings and presentations.

—Room & Board Business Interiors

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

North Shore Land Alliance Awarded Grant For Historic Tavern House

The North Shore Land Alliance is honored to have been awarded a grant through the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation for the adaptive reuse of the Tavern House at the Humes Preserve. This historic structure on Oyster Bay Road in Mill Neck will become the Land Alliance’s new headquarters.

The unassuming, wood-framed Tavern House has been a part of Long Island history since the mid-18th century. Over several centuries, this property passed through multiple owners serving as a tavern or inn, farmhand quarters, guest cottage and summer home for Ambassador John P. Humes and his family. The Land Alliance acquired the 28-acre property in 2015. The land was purchased for conservation purposes and is now open to the public. With the conservation of the Humes property, we have created a 150-acre conservation corridor in the most biodiverse area in Nassau County.

The Tavern House within the Humes Preserve will serve as the Land Alliance’s

first permanent headquarters. The 4,000 sq ft building will include offices, meeting spaces, room for small-group educational programming, and environmentally-friendly septic and geothermal heating systems. While the structure’s interior will be modernized, the Land Alliance has made great efforts to preserve the building’s original features. “The move will better connect the lands we have conserved for public

purposes to the people and the organization who made their permanent protection possible,” said Lisa Ott, President and CEO of the Land Alliance.

“Through this project, we can preserve an important piece of Long Island’s story. The Tavern House has borne witness to hundreds of years of growth. It is an important part of Long Island’s history. With this grant, we are proud that we have ensured that

it will be an integral part of Long Island’s future as well”, states Kathryn Curran, Executive Director of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. Thanks to the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation’s generosity, the adaptive reuse of the historic Tavern House at the Humes Preserve will be possible. “The Land Alliance is grateful for The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation’s efforts to preserve Long Island history,” said Lisa Ott. “We are so grateful for the strategic funding they have provided to our organization and so many worthy projects across Long Island.” The Land Alliance’s new headquarters are set to open in February 2023.

The North Shore Land Alliance, Inc. is a nationally accredited nonprofit land trust founded in 2003 that works to conserve and steward Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters and environmental resources. For more information about the North Shore Land Alliance, please visit www.northshorelandalliance.org.

—Submitted by the North Shore Land Alliance

MLK Weekend Activities Aim To Build Beloved Community

Since 2015, Abraham’s Table of Long Island has brought together thousands of people of faith to find shared values and common purpose. With rising incidents of hate on Long Island, the Beloved Community project was launched in 2022 to engage faith communities in a unified response that reflects Dr. Martin Luther King’s call for a Beloved Community with “an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.”

Abraham’s Table developed a toolkit of resources to help Long Island congregations pray, preach, educate and act to stem hatred on Long Island, before, during and after MLK weekend, January 13-16, 2023. To date, 110 faith supporters from 90 congregations and organizations have signed on to this project with almost 30 congregations/organizations reporting scheduled programs or activities, and more reports coming in each day.

These faith-based anti-hate Beloved Community activities took place along with many others during MLK weekend: • Bat Sheva Slavin hosted the Beloved Community opening brunch on January 13th, featuring speakers and musical presentations, and the closing program on Monday, January 16th, which also included musical selections and prayers,

as well as a keynote talk by Frank Meeink, a nationally-known former American Nazi who served time in prison and is now an anti-hate advocate. Both programs were held at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack.

• Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn featured an anti-hate cultural program that includes music, dance, poetry and literary readings, planned by an interfaith coalition of 12 congregations, on January 15.

• Rabbi Susy Moskowitz of Temple Beth Torah in Melville held a January 13th Shabbat service that included the pastor and choir of the African-American City of Oasis Church, Far Rockaway.

• Rabbi Lina Zerbarini of Kehillath Shalom Synagogue in Cold Spring Harbor held a January 15th dinner and conversation with Calvin Alexander Ramsey, whose children’s book, Ruth and the Green Book, inspired the Academy Award-winning film The Green Book.

• Fr. William Brisotti, Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal RC Church in Wyandanch, discussed his sermon notes, included in the Beloved Community toolkit, geared to the Christian Common Lectionary readings from December that call people to be prophets who stand up to hatred and injustice.

• Rev. Ron Garner, Pastor of Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, spoke at a press conference ahead of MLK weekend about his church’ s plans to use resources in the Beloved Community toolkit to publish anti-hate bulletin inserts, and how he incorporated prayers and preaching notes into services on January 15th. The church also hosted a discussion of Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story on January 15th. Dr. King carried Thurman’s book, Jesus and the Disinherited, throughout the civil rights movement.

• Rev. Lynn Sullivan, Pastor of the Garden

City Community Church, co-hosted Blessed Community MLK weekend interfaith activities with two other Garden City congregations, the Church in the Garden and the Garden City Jewish Center.

• Sr. Lenore Toscano, OP, helped present the Dominican Sisters’ Beloved Community Vesper Service in Amityville on January 15th.

• The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in East Hills and colleagues held multiple activities throughout MLK weekend, beginning with a communal breakfast. Big Brothers/Big Sisters were also on hand to collect clothing donations, and the JCC gathered shoes for NAMI, food for the CNB (Community Needs Bank), and packed over 1000 bags of different items (laundry kits, snack packs, etc.) for people in need at local pantries and shelters.

The Beloved Community project was motivated by the U.S. Department of Justice report that, in New York State, the number of hate crimes based on race, ethnicity or ancestry, rose from 153 in 2018 to 200 in 2020 and by acts of hate that have taken place here on Long Island over the past year.

— Submitted by Abraham’s Table of Long Island

The Beloved Community project was launched in 2022 to engage faith communities in a unified response that reflects Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call for a Beloved Community with ‘an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.’

— Abraham’s Table of Long Island

HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You set the tone and people treat you accordingly. e con dent assertions you make now signal to the world that you’re a force to be reckoned with. Later you’ll nd it easy to be generous and nurturing because you won’t feel like you have to prove or defend yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). is is a common problem for many people. We all want to be our best selves, lose the things that bother us about ourselves and shine in the ways we think we could. But it’s hard to do the work of changing, if we even know what that is. is is why models are essential. You’ll seek and nd excellent ones this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some memories swagger proudly to mind, others sneak in unwelcome and proceed to do cringe-inducing dances in your psyche. Some memories don’t come back at all. It’s why you make the extra e ort this week. You want the things you’re involved in to be extraordinary enough to make the round trip.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s hardly ever the case, but strangely often true this week: Unpreparedness is the key to success. Say yes even if you suspect you’re not ready. It’s amazing what you can come up with on the y. You can trust yourself to say and do the right thing, so just get in there and start acting and reacting to life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). No one can prove the demise of the cat was its curiosity. It’s more likely that curiosity is the quality that made the cat king. To watch and learn in stealth -- to silently track a subject before the pounce -- these are the habits of a fearsome thriver. You’ll use your curiosity well, learning what you need to know to succeed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). ere is no zero-sum game here. You can get all the points you want this week without taking points away from anyone else. You’ll work within a diverse group -- the luckiest kind! You can all succeed together, and, because you take the time to understand the strengths of everyone involved, you absolutely will.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Don’t fall prey to the common myth that you need to gure yourself out before you interact e ectively with others. e way to gure things out is to interact naturally with others and take both the awkwardness and the wins as good information to grow on. You’ll become masterful because you have the courage not to be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll ask yourself a question you already know the answer to and you’ll get a di erent answer than you had before, proving once again that as humans, we often operate from guesswork, so convincingly we believe it ourselves. is is natural and keeps us moving. Just don’t be afraid to change your mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s not always easy to nd bright people like you, but it’s worth the e ort to try. No one becomes sharper alone. Supporters and competitors, teammates and enemies all help you become your best self. It may surprise you which category people fall into. Bottom line: You can’t go wrong aligning with vibrant minds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To overcome the fear of rejection, one must risk the dreaded feeling and accept what comes. It helps to be rejected and it also helps not to be. So there is no downside of taking small, manageable social risks. Practice in low-stakes environments where you will not be judged harshly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). No one said growth was comfortable, but the discomfort can certainly be managed and paced. You are intrigued this week by the versions of yourself you might become. You’ll be inspired to tinker with your appearance, habits or environment. It’s a wonderful high when you nd something that works for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Everyone wants to talk to you this week, and you’re not sure you want to hear what they have to say. Your trepidation is well founded. Everything you pay attention to that doesn’t contribute to your purpose is stealing something from you. You’ll get extremely good at guarding your time and directing your e orts.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

is year brings many a wonderful and lucky day in which unexpected and indeed unexplainable things happen. A bright, younger in uence comes into your world. Together you’ll investigate new places, eat di erent kinds of foods and enjoy a relationship that’s free of tired, old rules. You’ll be given a valuable item or job. Try it out to decide if it’s worth the energy of maintenance. ere are proud family moments, too. It’s wonderful how you can help someone succeed in the same ways you have.

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Explore the Blue Mountains

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showed out, South was faced with the problem of trying to avoid the loss of a spade as well as a diamond.

So, rather than stake the outcome on a simple spade finesse, South cashed the king of diamonds and put East on lead with a fourth diamond. East returned a spade, and South, of course, followed low. This method of play would have been successful had East held the ten or queen of spades (or both), but with the spades situated as they were, South finished down one.

The odds were 3-1 in favor of East’s having one or both spade honors, and from that standpoint, South’s line of play had much to recommend it. Nevertheless, his approach was incorrect because he failed to spot a 100% chance for the slam.

After cashing the ace of diamonds at trick six, South should have played the K-A and another spade. This would have guaranteed the contract no matter how the spades or diamonds were divided.

Regardless of which defender won the third spade, that player would be forced to return a diamond or yield a ruff-and-discard. Either play was certain to eliminate the potential diamond loser and thus assure the slam.

Weekly Sudoku Puzzle

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

Data Analyst (Provisional)

Under the supervision of the district's system administrator; collect, process and analyze Pre K-12 school data elements using software including but not limited to Student Information Systems, Special Education data platforms and other third-party education software. A critical responsibility of the position is the understanding how data moves between our systems and the implications for good data mapping, data management, and process workflow.

Responsiblities:

• The coordination and accurate reporting of K-12 NYS data reporting elements.

• Extensive knowledge of student information system components, including teacher grade book, grading, reporting, scheduling, etc.

• Knowledge of the general principles of data processing, retrieval, analysis, and statistical reporting as related to student information systems. Ability to write code within the student information system to create and run various customized reports.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in educational records and reporting or similar or related field.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including communication of technical information.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other school personnel and other administrators.

This is a provisional appointment and will require participation in the Nassau County Civil Service exam for Data Analyst when it is available. Must be a Nassau County resident for a minimum of one (1) year.

Data Science Engineer (Great Neck, NY)

Formulate statistical modeling to process terabytes of mobile data and infer actual footprint tra c; Collect and analyze geolocation and demographics data to deliver actionable insights for retailers; De ne and implement automated quality assurance metrics. Master’s degree with 3 months experience. Send resume to Josh Su n, NS Info Holdings LLC, 310 E Shore Road, Great Neck, NY 11023.

Federal, New York State and local laws prohibit discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in connection with the rental, sale or financing of real estate. Nassau also prohibits source of income discrimination. Anton Community Newspapers does not knowingly accept advertising in violation of these laws. When you suspect housing discrimination, call Long Island Housing Services’ Discrimination Complaint Line at 800660-6920. (Long Island Housing Services is the Fair Housing Agency of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.)

FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2019-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST RICHARD HICKIS, JR., LESLIE A. HICKIS, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 6, 2022, 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 February 7, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 45 MEADOWWOOD LANE, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 48, Block 311, Lot 46. Approximate amount of judgment $401,336.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611930/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Jennifer Ettenger, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-001395 74402 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#236627-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WATERFALL VICTORIA GRANTOR TRUST II, SERIES G, Plaintiff -againstPUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. WELDON A/K/A PATRICIA WELDON; ROBERT W. WELDON, JR., AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTE OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. WELDON A/K/A PATRICIA WELDON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 6, 2022 and entered on October 19, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme

Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Lambert Avenue, distant 1180.72 feet easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Lambert Avenue with the easterly side of Massapequa Road; being a plot 99.68 feet by 71.03 feet by 97.76 feet by 71 feet. Section: 48 Block: 519 Lot: 26

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 105 LAMBERT AVENUE, FARMINGDALE, NY Approximate amount of lien $560,903.67 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judg ment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 602327/2018.

ELLEN DURST, ESQ., Referee Kosterich & Skeete, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#236824-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY NOTICE TO BIDDERS DESCRIPTION:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SCHOOL PHYSICIAN MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative Offices uilding entrance off of Grant Avenue) within Weldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735 until 11:30 a.m. on January 27, 2023 and then at said office pu licly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time. All information for bidders may be obtained at the above-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part

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of that proposal, which in its judgment is for the best interests of the School District.

By Order: Board of Education

Farmingdale Union Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735

Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York

Dated of insertion: January 18, 2023 1-18-2023-1T-#237060NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

SECTION 00 01 16INVITATION TO BID FARMINGDALE

PUBLIC LIBRARY RE-ROOFING

The Farmingdale Public Library will receive separate, sealed bids for the construction contract for e oofing as follows:

Contract No. 1

RE-ROOFING

Written bids will be received at 11:00 AM on February 3rd, 2023 at Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735, at which time they will be received and read publicly. Bids shall be sent to the attention of Christa Lucarelli, Library Director, Farmingdale Public Library.

igiti ed files of the lans and pecifications in porta ble document format (PDF) may be obtained from Beatty Harvey Coco Architects commencing on January 19th, 2023 at 10:00 AM. The portable document format (PDF) files are furnished ithout guarantee of compatibility with the Contractor’s software or hardware, and BHC’s sole responsibility for the electronic media is to furnish a replacement of defective files

Each potential bidder shall register with Beatty Harvey Coco Architects via email at BHCBidding@bhc- architects.com to obtain the credentials to download the plans and specifications from the architects file share e site. All of the following information is required prior to any credentials being furnished to the potential bidder: Company name that the bid will be submitted under, company address, company phone & fax number, contact person and company electronic-mail (E-mail) address. Bidders must additionally include their Federal Express number with their information. Upon receiving the above complete information, download credentials will be transmitted to the bidders supplied E-mail address and received by each bidder within 24 (twenty-four) hours starting as of the commencement date stated above. Only those bidders that have registered with the architect shall be eligible to furnish a bid.

Those bidders submitting a bid but not registering with the architect are not eligible and will have their bids re-

turned to them unopened.

Bid Security in the form of a Certified Check or oney Order, payable to the order of the Farmingdale Public Library, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount e ual to five per cent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid, shall be submitted with each Bid. The surety issuing the Bid Bond shall have a minimum policyholder rating of “A“ as listed in A.M. Best’s Insurance Guide and be licensed as an admitted carrier to conduct business in the State of New York.

Each bid must also be accompanied by a Letter of Intent from a surety company acceptable to the Owner, which letter shall assure the Owner that the Bidder, if awarded the contract, will be able to secure from the surety the required bonds in the required amounts.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Payment and Performance Bonds covering 100% of the work. The Surety providing bid security and performance and payment bonds shall have a minimum policy holder rating of “A“ as listed in Best’s Insurance Guide and be licensed to conduct business in the State of New York.

All questions and requests for clarifications must e su mit ted in writing, (via e-mail or mail), and received no later than January 25th, 2023 to: Beatty Harvey Coco Architects

Email: BHCBidding@bhcarchitects.com

Answers to bidders’ questions will be published in writing to all bidders of record no later than 4:00 PM on January 25th, 2023.

Each bid must be submitted on the official forms furnished in the bid package. Each contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the proposals will be rejected ith orty five days of the date of opening proposals subject, however, to the right reserved by the Board of Trustees for the Farmingdale Public Library, to waive any informalities in, reject any or all proposals, accept any bid in whole or in part, or to advertise for new proposals, if, in the opinion of this Board of Trustees, the best interests of the Farmingdale Public Library will thereby be promoted. This invitation is an offer to receive proposals for a contract and not an offer of a contract.

All bids shall include non-collusive idding certification or statement required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and shall also contain a non-segregated facilities certificate hich shall pro vide that the bidder does not maintain or provide for his employees’ facilities which are segregated on a basis of race, creed, color or national origin, whether such facilities

are segregated by directive or on a de facto basis.

The contract will contain a provision that every laborer and workman employed on or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the rate of wages which are set forth in the prevailing wage rate schedule from the New York State Department of Labor.

The Farmingdale Public Library reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities and informalities in bidding.

Board of Trustees Farmingdale Public Library DATED: January 18th, 2023 1-18-2023-1T-#237385NOB/FARM

HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, AGAINST JENIFER HUAMAN, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on March 9, 2018.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 45 James Street, Hicksville, NY 11801-2841.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 11, Block 274 and Lot 12.

Approximate amount of judgment $510,546.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006637/2015.

Mark E. Goidell, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 1-18-11-4-2023;12-28-212022-5T-#236363-NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff against JOANNE M. SACCO AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE EMMA MANGANO TRUST, et al

Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 15, 2018, 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 February 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 52 Kuhl Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 11 Block 272 Lot 11 & 12. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $462,310.32 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judg ment Index No 000121/2015. 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.”

Michele A. Baptiste, Esq., Referee AYSJN028 2-1; 1-25-18-11-2023-4T#237013-NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of PIRAEUS LLC. Arts of Org filed ith ecy of tate of NY (SSNY) on 12/24/2022. Office location 442 S Oyster Bay Road #1025 Hicksville, NY 11801 . SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 442 S Oyster Bay Road #1025 Hicksville, NY 11801 Purpose: any lawful act. 2-22-16-8-1; 1-25-18-20236T-#237271-NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU CIT BANK, N.A., V. DULCE M. ROSADO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 28, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CIT BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and DULCE M. ROSADO, 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 February 21, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 85 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 12, Block 331, Lot 29:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, AT HICKSVILLE, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003855/2016. Adrienne Flipse Hausch, 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE Regular Meeting Change Notice

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, will hold its regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 commencing at 5:00 pm. The meeting will e held at the istrict office located at 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York. The regular meeting scheduled for February 14, 2023 has been cancelled. All meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District are open to the public. This notice is posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 104 of the Public Officers a of the tate of New York.

By Order of the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT

Dated: Hicksville, New York January 10, 2023 1-18-2023-1T-#237386NOB/HIX

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Index No. 614093/2019 Date Filed: 1/10/2023

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JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, -againstDolores Drudy a/k/a Dolores V. Drudy; Sean Drudy, if he be living or dead, his spouse, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; General Electric Capital Corp DBA Ge Money Bank; Palisades Collection LLC, Colorado Capital Investments, Inc.; GE Money Bank; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, State of New York, and “JOHN DOE”, said name eing fictitious, it eing the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 63 Grape Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered Jan. 10, 2023 and filed ith the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk s Office

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGH THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Consolidation and or odified ortgage (hereinafter “the Mortgage”) to secure $350,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Clerk s office on September 6, 2005, at Liber M 29344 of Mortgages, page 748, covering premises known as 63 Grape Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801 a/k/a Section 45, Block 324, Lot 30.

The relief sought in the ithin action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above.

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. NOTICE

DANGER

OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME.

SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY.

SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: 3/8/2021

Ellis M. Oster, Esq. Senior Associate, Director of Litigation LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP F/K/A SHAPIRO, DICARO & BARAK, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 585) 247-9000 Fax: (585) 247-7380 Our File No. 17-066478 #100045 2-8-1; 1-25-18-2023-4T#237387-NOB/HIX

LEVITTOWN

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

JOHN G. KENNEDY, Esq., Referee

Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851

Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#236636-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

LEVITTOWN FIRE DISTRICT

Please take notice that the regular meetings of the Board of Fire Commissioners, of the Levittown Fire District during the year 2023 will be held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM (2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11) and on the second Sunday after the second Monday of each month at 10:00 AM (1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 4/23, 5/21, 6/25,7/23, 8/27, 9/24, 10/22, 11/26, 12/24). All meetings will take place at the Fire istrict Offices located at Gardiners Ave. Levittown NY 11756.

Dated: January 10, 2023

By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners L evittown Fire District Thomas Brennan, District Secretary 1-18-2023-1T-#237294NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, V.

BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LEVITTOWN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001472/2017. Lawrence A. Weinreich, 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.

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MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION of KSNEDDON WELLNESS LLC. Articles of Organi ation filed ith Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on Office location: Nassau Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and address SSNY shall mail a copy of process is 18 August Walk, Long Beach, NY, 11561, USA. Purpose: any lawful act.

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will be held at the Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Road, in North Massapequa, New York, for voters residing in all election districts of said School District, on January 31, 2023, at 12:00 o’clock Noon Prevailing Time and the polls will be kept open between the hours of 12:00 o’clock Noon and 8:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of voting upon the following proposition:

PLAINEDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROPOSITION

in North Massapequa, New York.

SEQRA DETERMINATION. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the aforesaid project has been determined to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), the implementation of which as proposed, the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library has determined, as lead agency, will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Full SEQRA documentation is available at the office of the oard of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library at 1060 Hicksville Road, in North Massapequa, New York, during normal office hours

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 20l4 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting whose name does not appear on the register of said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except a person who is otherwise ualified to vote and is registered under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law.

Voters registered for general elections under said Article 5 are eligible to vote at the January 31, 2023, election without further registration.

registration before the special district meeting on January 31, 2023, will be Thursday, January 26, 2023. Said register ill e filed in the office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, in said School District and will be open for inspection y any ualified voter on each of the five days prior to the day set for the special district meeting, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 3:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, except Saturday January 28, 2023 and Sunday, January 29, 2023 which days will be by appointment. The register will also be available for inspection on the date of the special district meeting at the polling place.

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NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST F, Plaintiff, vs. LUCAS CAIN, MARGARET NICOLETTI, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 31, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, on the North Side steps, Mineola, New York on February 2, 2023 at 2:30 P.M., premises known as 36 BAYBERRY LANE, LEVITTOWN, NEW YORK 11756.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 51, Block: 238, Lot: 8. Approximate amount of judgment is $460,656.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600951/2018.

MARGARET CADOGAN A/K/A PEGGY CADOGAN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL A. BRENNAN, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 20, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and MARGARET CADOGAN A/K/A PEGGY CADOGAN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL A. BRENNAN, 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 February 21, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 38 HILLTOP ROAD, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756: Section 45, Block 150, Lot 8: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE

Notice of formation of MILAN ELECTRIC, LLC. Arts of Org filed ith ecy of tate of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/22. Office location Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 164 Lindbergh St., Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Purpose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING AT SINGLE VOTING LOCATION, REGISTRATION OF VOTERS AND AVAILABILITY OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Plainedge Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York On behalf of Plainedge Public Library, Nassau County, New York The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District and the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library, Nassau County, New York HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that a special district meeting of the ualified voters of lainedge Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York,

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library is hereby authorized to construct a new library building operated by said Board of Trustees, with the principal address of 1060 Hicksville Road, in North Massapequa, New York, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, site work and other improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $25,635,434, with a $2,000,000 portion to be paid with capital reserve fund monies and, as to the remaining $23,635,434 portion thereof, that the Board of Education of Plainedge Union Free School District is hereby authorized to issue obligations in the amount of $23,635,434 (together with renewals thereof) or as much thereof as may be necessary therefor and for which said School District is hereby authorized to raise by the levy of a tax upon the taxable real property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of the Education Law, such amount as is necessary annually to pay principal, interest and premium, if any, on such obligations, and the library tax shall be raised, but in no event in an annual amount greater than $2,350,000 to pay such debt service.

Said proposition may appear on the voting machines in abbreviated form due to space constraints; if so, the full text of the proposition will be posted at the voting site.

A copy of the full text of the proposition referred to and preliminary plans regarding the project described in said proposition is on file in the office of the oard of Trustees of the Plainedge Library District at 1060 Hicksville oad and the offices of the Plainedge Union Free School District Clerk, located at 241 Wyngate Drive, each in North Massapequa, New York, where the same is available for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours.

Voting at said special district meeting will be by the use of voting machines.

The sole polling place where such special district meeting will be held is at the Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Road,

The Board of Registration shall prepare a register for said special district meeting, except that the register prepared at the last annual meeting or election shall be used as the basis therefor, and shall include all persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration and shall also include all persons who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special district meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special district meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years prior to the preparation of said register.

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION. NOTICE

IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that Personal Registration for the special district meeting ill e accepted at the Office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, at 241 Wyngate Drive, in North Massapequa, New York, throughout the year except for the five days preceding the special district meeting, between the hours of 9:00 A.M., and 3:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, Monday through Friday and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said special district meeting to be held on January 31, 2023. The last day of

ABSENTEE BALLOTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may e applied for at the Office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, 241 Wyngate Drive, in North Massapequa, New York. Such applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the special district meeting. Furthermore, such application must be received by said School District Clerk on the date seven days prior to the special district meeting, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on the date prior to the special district meeting, if the ballot is to be personally obtained by the voter of his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the special district meeting. Completed absentee ballots must be received by said School District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, on January 31, 2023, the date of the special district meeting. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued ill e availa le in the Office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the special district meeting, except Saturday, January 28, 2023 and Sunday, January 29, 2023 which days will be by appointment, and such list shall also be posted at the voting place during the special district meeting, and any ualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the absentee voter’s ballot of any person on such list, by making his challenge and the reasons therefor known to the Inspectors of Election before the close of the polls.

MILITARY BALLOTS: Military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a ualified voter of the School District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot.

Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or elec-

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tronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must e received in the office of the District Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 pm. on January 5, 2023. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the istrict Clerk before close of the polls at the special district meeting and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign county’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt of another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the istrict Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date of the special district meeting and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the special district meeting.

SNOW DAY OR OTHER CLOSING

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In the event that School District schools must be closed on January 31, 2023, due to weather or other emergency, the Special District Meeting will be held on February 2, 2023.

Dated: North Massapequa, New York, December 14, 2022.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICIA DE ASAMBLEA ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO A UN LUGAR UNICO DE VOTACION, REGISTRACIÓN PARA LOS VOTANTES DISPONIBILIDAD DE BOLETAS AUSENTES

Distrito Escolar Unido Libre de Plainedge, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York

A nombre de La Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unido Libre de Plainedge y la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York SE DA AVISO de una asamblea especial para los votantes calificados del istrito scolar Unido Libre de Plainedge del condado de Nassau, Nueva York, que se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, en el 1060 Hicksville Road, del Norte de Massapequa, Nueva York, para los votantes que son residentes en todos los distritos electorales de dicho Distrito Escolar, el 31 de enero del año

2023, a las 12:00 en punto del mediodía, hora prevaleciente y las urnas se mantendrán abiertas entre las 12:00 p.m. y 8:00 p.m., hora vigente, con el fin de votar so re la siguiente proposición:

PROPUESTA DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE PLAINEDGE

Si la siguiente resolución se adoptara, se da a saber: ESTA RESUELTO, que la Junta Directiva de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge está autorizada para construir un nuevo edificio de i lioteca operado por dicha Junta de Fideicomisarios, con la dirección principal en el 1060 Hicksville Road, del Norte de Massapequa, Nueva York, incluyendo los muebles originales, equipos, maquinarias, aparatos, anexidades (conexiones) accesorios, trabajo local y otras mejoras y gastos en conexión con ello, a un costo máximo estimado de $25,635,434, con una porción de $2,000,000 para pagarse con dinero del fondo de reserva de capital y, en cuanto a la porción restante de $23,635,434 del mismo, que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unión Libre de Plainedge está por la presente autorizado a emitir obligaciones por la cantidad de $23,635,434 (junto con renovaciones de la misma) o la cantidad que sea necesaria para la misma y para dicho distrito escolar. Por la presente, se autoriza al Distrito a recaudar mediante la imposición de impuesto sobre propiedad de inmuebles de dicho Distrito Escolar y recaudar en cuotas anuales según se provee en la Sección 416 de la Ley de Educación, la cantidad que anualmente sea necesaria para pagar el capital, los intereses y las cuotas, si hay algunas como tales obligaciones, y los impuestos de la biblioteca serán aumentados, pero no en ningún evento de una cantidad anual superior a $2,350,000 para pagar dicho servicio de la deuda.

Dicha proposición podrá aparecer en las máquinas de votación en forma abreviada por motivos de restricciones de espacio; de ser así, el texto completo de la propuesta se publicará en el lugar de votación. Copia del texto completo de la proposición referida y los planes preliminares del proyecto descrito en dicha proposición están archivados en la oficina de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca del Distrito de Plainedge ubicada en el 1060 Hicksville Road y en las oficinas de la ecretar a del Distrito Escolar Unido Libre de Plainedge, ubicada en el 241 Wyngate Drive, ambas en el Norte de Massapequa, Nueva York, donde el mismo se encuentra disponible para su inspección por cualquier persona interesada durante el horario regular de negocio.

La votación en dicha asamblea especial del distrito se hará mediante el uso de máquinas de votación. El único lugar de votación donde se llevará a cabo dicha asamblea especial

del distrito es en la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, en el 1060 Hicksville Road, del Norte de Massapequa, Nueva York.

DETERMINACIÓN SEQRA. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que el proyecto antes mencionado ha sido determinado a ser una acción no cotizada en conformidad con las regulaciones del Departamento de Conservación Ambiental del Estado de Nueva York promulgado en conformidad con la Ley de Calidad Ambiental del Estado Ley de Revisión (“SEQRA”), cuya implementación según lo propuesto, la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge ha determinado, como agencia líder, que no resultara ningún efecto adverso significativo en impactos ambientales. La documentación completa de SEQRA está disponible en la oficina de la Junta de ideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge en el 1060 Hicksville Road, del Norte de Massapequa, Nueva York, durante las horas de negocio de la oficina

AVISO DE REGISTRO. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, en conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, registro de persona votantes es requerido, y que ninguna persona tiene derecho a votar en dicha asamblea cuyo nombre no aparezca en el registro de dicho Distrito Escolar, o que no se registre como se establece a continuación, excepto una persona ue de otro modo est calificada para votar y se encuentra registrado en conformidad con las provisiones del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral.

Votantes registrados para la elección general bajo dicho Artículo 5 son elegibles para votar en la elección del 31 de enero de 2023 sin más registración. La Junta de Registro preparará un registro para dicha asamblea especial del distrito, excepto que el registro preparado en la última asamblea anual o elección se utilizará como base para ello, e incluirá a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro y también incluirá a todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier distrito anual, asamblea especial o elección y que haya votado en cualquier asamblea o elección anual especial del distrito llevada a cabo o conducida dentro de los cuatro años anteriores de la elaboración de dicho registro.

AVISO DE REGISTRO. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la registración personal para la asamblea especial del distrito se aceptar en la Oficina de la Secretaría en Escuela del Distrito de Plainedge en el 241 Wyngate Drive, del Norte de Massapequa, Nueva York, durante el año (excepto durante los cinco (5) días antes de la asamblea especial del distrito), tiempo prevaleciente entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. de lunes a viernes y cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea puesto en dicho

registro, siempre y cuando él o ella sea conocido o aprobado a satisfacción de tal Junta de Registro, para entonces o después tener derecho a votar en dicha asamblea especial del distrito que se llevara a cabo el 31 de enero de 2023.

El último día de inscripción antes de la asamblea especial del distrito de enero de 2023, será el jueves 26 de enero de 2023. Dicho registro será archivado en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge, de dicho Distrito Escolar y estará disponible para inspección por cualquier votante ue calificado, durante los cinco días antes de la fecha fijada para la asam lea especial del distrito, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p. m., hora prevaleciente, excepto el sábado, 28 de enero de 2023 y el domingo, 29 de enero de 2023, cuyos días serán con cita previas. El registro también estará disponible para su inspección durante la fecha de la asamblea especial del distrito en el lugar de votación.

VOTOS POR AUSENCIA. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes para boletas de voto por ausencia se pueden solicitar en la Oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge, en el 241 Wyngate Drive, del Norte de Massapequa, Nueva York. Dichas solicitudes deberán ser recibidas en la Secretaría del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la asamblea especial del distrito. Además, dicha aplicación deberá ser recibida por la Secretaría del Distrito Escolar siete días antes de la asamblea especial del distrito, si la boleta debe enviarse por correo al votante, con fecha anterior a la asamblea especial del distrito, o si la boleta debe ser obtenida personalmente por el votante o persona designada. Al recibir una solicitud para enviar una boleta de voto por ausencia por correo con tiempo, la Secretaría del distrito enviará la boleta por correo a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a no tardar de seis (6) días antes de la asamblea especial del distrito. Boletas por ausencia completas deberán ser recibidas por dicha Secretaría del Distrito Escolar a no tardar de las 5:00 p. m., Hora prevaleciente, el 31 de enero de 2023, fecha de la asamblea especial del distrito. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes boletas por ausencia hayan emitidas estar disponi les en la oficina de Secretaría del Distrito Escolar durante cinco días antes del día de la asamblea especial del distrito, excepto el sábado, 28 de enero de 2023 y el domingo, 29 de enero de 2023 cuyos días serán con cita previa, dicha lista también será publicada en la lugar de votación durante la asamblea especial del distrito, y cual uier votante calificado puede desafiar la aceptaci n de la boleta de votante por ausencia de cualquier persona en dicha lista, haciendo saber las razones por el desafío a los Inspectores de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.

BOLETAS MILITARES:

Los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votante calificado del Distrito Escolar. Votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar puede presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar, una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de registro, solicitud de boleta o votación. Las solicitudes para registro y las solicitudes para las boletas de votantes militares deben reciirse en la oficina del ecretaría del Distrito Escolar del Distrito a no tardar de las 5:00 pm. el 5 de enero del 2023. No boleta electoral militar será sondeada a menos que se reci a en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas de la asamblea especial del distrito y mostrando una marca de cancelación por el correo postal de los Estados Unidos o el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestre un sello fechado de recibo de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) reci ido por la oficina de la ecretaría del Distrito a no tardar de las 5:00 p. m. del día de la asamblea especial del distrito, firmada y fechada por el votante militar y su testigo, con una fecha que este asociada no más tardar del día de la asamblea especial del distrito.

DÍA DE NIEVE OTRO

CIERRE: En caso de que las escuelas del Distrito Escolar deban ser cerradas el 31 de enero de 2023 debido al clima u otra emergencia, la Asamblea Especial del Distrito se llevará a cabo el 2 de febrero de 2023.

Fecha: Norte de Massapequa, Nueva York, 14 de diciembre de 2022 POR ORDEN DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE UNION LIBRE DE PLAINEDGE, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

Por: Maureen Ryan Secretaria del Distrito 1-18-11-2023; 12-21-142022-4T-#236220-NOB/ MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. DIANE TEMPRANO, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 25, 2017, 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 January 31, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 205 Division Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings

and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 65, Block 49 and Lot 58. Approximate amount of judgment is $564,046.85 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 014802/2012. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Anthony Rattoballi, Esq., Referee

Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff

1-18-11-4-2023; 12-28-212022-4T-#236520-NOB/ MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/ B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, V. PETER J. VOZZO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 12, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and PETER J. VOZZO, 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 February 7, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 133 PITTSBURGH AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 52, Block 168, Lot 2778-2780: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MASSAPEQUA, IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609302/2018.

Julianne Bonomo, 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 ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#236826-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME

COURT NASSAU COUNTY

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE OF THE OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-FXD1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007FXD1, Plaintiff against FRANK DARA, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 5, 2016, 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 February 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 21 Cedar Drive, Massapequa, NY 11758. Sec 66 Block 15 Lot 30. All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying, and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $722,785.95 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 005009/2012. 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.”

Jennifer Ettenger, Esq., Referee SLSNY109 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#236866-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OH1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OH1, Plaintiff -against- JOSEPH CORREA A/K/A JOSEPH F. CORREA, DARNELL

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

ment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 003545/2017.

CORREA A/K/A

DARNELL

MINEO A/K/A DARNELL M. MINEO A/K/A DARNELL M. COREA, et al

Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 7, 2022 and entered on October 11, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section: 48 Block: 108 Lot: 40, 41 and 42

The Foreclosure Sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s COVID-19 Policies and Foreclosure Auction Rules.

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Said premises known as 203 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY Approximate amount of lien $520,618.80 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judg-

GREGORY GRIZOPOULOS, ESQ., Referee DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

2-1; 1-25-18-11-2023-4T#236964-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., V. THOMAS A. O’CONNOR, JR., ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 23, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and THOMAS A. O’CONNOR, JR., 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 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 21, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 337 NORTH BOSTON AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 52, Block 43, Lot 79: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA CALLED “MASSAPEQUA”, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of

filed Judgment Index # 010138/2014. David S. Dikman, 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.

2-8-1; 1-25-18-2023-4T#237228-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JOANN GIRETTI. et al, Defts. Index #602380/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered December 9, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 22, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 53, Block 158, Lot 33. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. PETER KRAMER (516)510-4020) Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100038 2-8-1; 1-25-18-2023-4T#237231-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. STACEY KOULOURIS,

ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Amending The Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 5, 2022, 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 on February 21, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 19 Birchwood Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 46, Block 515 and Lot 1. Approximate amount of judgment is $622,385.48 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614767/2018. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Harry George, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff

2-8-1; 1-25-18-2023-4T#237062-NOB/MASS

PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE

LEGAL NOTICE

MAN A/K/A SYLVIA B. ESSMAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated February 14, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 7, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as and by Lot 17 in Block 92 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Woodbury Acres, Section No. 3, situated at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, December 15, 1961, Louis K. Mclean, C.E., and S., Wantagh, NY” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 23, 1962 as Map and Case No. 7628. Section: 13 Block: 92 Lot: 17

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 93 HARVARD DRIVE, PLAINVIEW, NY

Approximate amount of lien $810,799.16 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judg-

ment and Terms of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 0007468/2016.

ARZA R. FELDMAN, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 9024.11 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#236639-NOB/PLVOB

WESTBURY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS MASTER SERVICER FOR CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB AS TRUSTEE FOR KNOXVILLE 2012 TRUST, Plaintiff against ROSA GONZALEZ, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 3, 2022, 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 February 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 219 Evelyn Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. Sec 10 Block 62 Lot 16 & 17. 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 Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,022,219.60 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 017072/2010.

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.”

Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee DHNY078 2-8-1; 1-25-18-2023-4T#237270-NOB/WBY

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff -against- LOUIS ESSMAN A/K/A LOUIS T. ESSMAN, SYLVIA ESS-

Albertson, John Steven, 74, of Selden, formerly of Hell’s Kitchen passed away December 10, 2022. Beloved father of Christian (Aileen) and Kerri. Adored Papa of Katelyn, Ashton, Molly and Noah. Loving brother of Marilyn, David (Cindy), Diane (Jay). Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend to many. John obtained many nicknames throughout the years, “NY John, OJ, Johnny Burgers, Papa, Papa John, Papa Burgers and Johnny”. His family was so important to him, and he loved spending time with them. A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, December 15th, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

William P. Mauer Sr. of Islip, NY on December 14, 2022. Loving husband of Norma. Will be missed by many family members and friends. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc.

Samuels, Mary R., 80, of Sarasota, Florida passed away December 14, 2022. Reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband Paul, daughter, Mary Piergies and son, William Comeau. Loving mother of Rose Bouyet, Alice Comeau, Margaret Baily and Stacy Herles (Ted). Cherished grandmother of Bryan, Anthony, Kayla, Allen, Ashly, Nicholas, Johnny, Abbie, McKenzie, Jacob,

Wiliam, Joey and Tara. Adored great-grandmother of Taylor, Ava, Braydon, Harper, Decklyn, Dravin, Danika, Joey and Bryce. Treasured sister of William Griffith and Ann Fransisco. A Funeral Service was held Tuesday, December 20th, at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Interment followed at Long Island National Cemetery.

Weis, Deborah, E., 66, passed away on December 16, 2022. Loving mother of Christopher (Tula). Cherished grandmother of Nico and Lena. A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, December 21st, at St. Kilian’s RC Church. Interment following at Saint Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Philip Lee Shue of Syosset left this world on December 20, 2022 at the age of 97. He is survived by his wife, two sons, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. A proud and loving father and husband, he lived the definition of the American dream. From his humble beginnings in Jamaica, he resided in China, Europe and Canada before moving to New York in the 1960’s where he settled and built a family and business. Funeral arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home in Farmingdale.

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Strassel, Josephine, 56, of Bethpage, passed away December 12, 2022. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Edward and Stefanie. Dear sister of Cathy

OBITUARIES

DiStefano. Devoted dog grandma of Nova. A Funeral Mass was held Friday, December 17th, at St. Rose of Lima RC Church, Massapequa. Interment followed at The Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Edelberg, Annamarie, 81, of Bethpage, passed away December 20, 2022. Beloved wife of Allan E. Edelberg. Loving mother of Christine DeMartino, Angela Reinhardt, and Alana Spera. Cherished grandmother of Ken, Christian, Donald, Derek, Lexi, Ryan, Nicole, Anthony, and great-grandmother of Avery and Robbie. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

FARMINGDALE

Robert F. Mudd of Farmingdale on December 14, 2022. Cherished husband of Linda. Loving father and father in law of Teresa and Brian Scherer. Devoted grandfather of Max. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home in Farmingdale.

Kirk, Hayden Patrick of Farmingdale on December 19, 2022. Devoted son of Robert P. Kirk Jr. (Natalia) and Kathleen Thorman-Moran (James). Loving brother of Kieran, Olivia and Liam. Cherished grandson of Robert P. Kirk and Joan Thorman. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Arrangements

entrusted to the McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. 385 Main St. Farmingdale. www. mccourtandtrudden.org

Oliveri, Rose Marie of Farmingdale on January 5, 2023. Devoted wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Joanne Domingo (Bob), Frank (Donna) and Dianne Scimeca (Sal). Cherished grandma of Rose (Barry), Nicholas (Cristina), Anthony (Joanna), Rob (Siobhan), Frank (Jean), Len (Jean), Sal and Roseanne. Great grandma of Ashleigh, Kilian, Robbie, Caleb and Ellie. Also survived by many loving family and friends. She was a proud member of the St. Kilian Women’s Guild, a Past President of St. Kilian Mothers Club, Past President of Farmingdale, Nassau-Suffolk, New York State and Supreme Council Columbiettes. Also a member of St. Kilian Players, Eucharistic Minister

and Lecturer for St. Kilian Parish. Arrangements entrusted to the McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. 385 Main Street, Farmingdale.

Borzomi, Vittorio Roberto of Farmingdale on January 5, 2023. Devoted husband of the late Rosa. Loving father of Caterina Borzomi-Ray, Rosamaria McGuinness (Kevin) and Sandra Murphy (Sean). Cherished Nonno of Ariana, Vittoria, Gabriella and Juliana. Loving brother of Maria (Tony), Giuseppe (Renata), and the late Francesco, Emma (Silvio), Sisto (Nuccia), and Tito (Giselda). Also survived by many loving nephews and nieces, family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to the McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. 385 Main St. Farmingdale. Please make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research

Hospital in memory of Vittorio. www.mccourtandtrudden.org

MASSAPEQUA

Mosia, Norma, 89, of Massapequa, formerly of Whitestone passed away December 19, 2022. Loving and devoted mother of Laura Coiro (the late Anthony), Claudia Remi (Robert), Stephanie Messina (Michael) and Craig (Annemarie). Adored grandmother of Gina Capone (Jay), Vito, Leanna Lester (Clinton), Renee (Joseph Reed), Ronnie (Jill), Olivia, Phil, Juliet, Victoria, Jake, Luke and Shane.

Cherished great-grandmother of Anthony, Stella, Emilia, Rocco, Elijah and Sophie. A Funeral Mass was held Friday, December 23rd, at St. William the Abbot RC Church, Seaford. Cremation was Private. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Anton Media Group celebrates the lives of all those in the community. We publish obituaries of residents and former residents at no charge to the families as a courtesy. We do this within the shortest time frame possible according to space availability. Email no more than 100 words to obits@ antonmediagroup.com, or mail to 132 E. Second St., Mineola, NY 11501. 315 Conklin Street, Farmingdale (516)249-0336 234 Broadway, Bethpage ArthurFWhite.com

Anton Media Group celebrates the lives of all those in the community. We publish obituaries of residents and former residents at no charge to the families as a courtesy. We do this within the shortest time frame possible according to space availability. Email no more than 100 words to obits@ antonmediagroup.com, or mail to 132 E. Second St., Mineola, NY 11501.

Anton Media Group celebrates the lives of all those in the community. We publish obituaries of residents and former residents at no charge to the families as a courtesy. We do this within the shortest time frame possible according to space availability. Email no more than 100 words to obits@antonmediagroup.com, or mail to 132 E. Second St., Mineola, NY 11501.

Anton Media Group celebrates the lives of all those in the community. We publish obituaries of residents and former residents at no charge to the families as a courtesy. We do this within the shortest time frame possible according to space availability. Email no more than 100 words to obits@antonmediagroup.com, or mail to 132 E. Second St.,

Local Swimmer Breaks Polish National Record

At European Masters Aquatics Championship

Just this past September, local resident and swimmer Eric Znachowski won a gold medal and broke the Polish National Record for the 50M breaststroke at the European Masters Aquatic Championship that took place in Rome, Italy.

At the meet, Eric not only won a gold medal, but also broke the Polish National Record for the 50m breaststroke. This was a surprise to him since he didn’t know what the record was previously and recognizes this great achievement. Eric acknowledged someone else will eventually break the record he set, but that the lessons he learned from the experience will stay with him for a lifetime.

Znachowski said, “It felt amazing to be able to compete in Rome, not only because it’s a beautiful city and the swimming pool was amazing, but also because I had my

friends and family cheering for me.”

Eric has loved swimming since he learned at seven years old, and enjoys sharing his passion for the sport as Manager of Goldfish Swim School in Farmingdale, NY, a national franchise of leading learn-to-swim facilities with 135 schools in North America.

Eric enjoys swimming not for the medals and the swim meets, but rather for the challenges and the journey he takes to prepare for them. In his role as Manager of Goldfish Swim School, he was faced with added responsibilities and lifestyle changes as he prepared for the meet in Rome. Eric had to train early in the morning and late into the night so he could continue to prioritize his role as manager. He credits his ability to achieve all his goals during this time on the support he received from his family.

—Submitted by FishmanPR

Farmingdale State College Moves To 5-0 In Skyline Play With Win Over Old Westbury

The Farmingdale State men’s basketball team improved to 5-0 in Skyline Conference competition with a 105-70 victory over Old Westbury on Saturday, Jan. 7.

FSC (10-4) led by 11, 27-16, midway through the first half and used a pair of Kobe Thomas (Hicksville, N.Y.) baskets to go up by 15.

The Rams followed with a 3-pointer from senior guard Aaron Davis (Valley Stream, N.Y.) and two free-throws by freshman forward Macai John (Hauppauge, N.Y.) to take a commanding 20-point edge.

After an OW (1-10, 1-3 Skyline) jumper, a 7-0 run, highlighted by a John dunk, put

Farmingdale State in front, 43-18, with 3:43 on the clock.

In the final 30 seconds of the half, senior forward Nick Hurowitz (Mount Sinai, N.Y.) knocked down a 3 and Jaden Barwicki (Island Park, N.Y.) made a layup as the Rams took a 29-point lead, 53-24, into the break.

With FSC in front 57-31 early in the second half, junior guard Jevon Santos (Elmont, N.Y.) knocked down a 3, Hurowitz made a layup and senior guard Corey Powell (Valley Stream, N.Y.) tallied a dunk to go up 64-31.

Farmingdale State still led by 33,

Get In The Game

Senior Softball Players Wanted

How would you like to feel like a kid again? Want to re-live the thrill of hitting a double or catching a long fly ball? If you will be 60 years old on or before December 31st, 2023, you are eligible to play senior softball this summer.

We are looking for men to try-out for our team. We are the Generals who play in the Long Island Senior Softball Association, a league consisting of eighteen senior teams across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Our home field is conveniently located at Cantiague Park in Hicksville.

Enjoy the camaraderie of men who want to turn back the “hands of time,“ enjoy friendly competition and maintain a healthful lifestyle. Remember, “You don’t stop playing because you get old! You get old because you stop playing!”

For further information, call Lou Martino at 631-923-1555. Cell: 516-241-7073.

—Submitted Lou Martino, Manager Hempstead Generals Senior Softball Team

76-43, with 9:44 to play and outscored the Panthers 29-27 down the stretch as they went on for the 105-70 victory.

Hurowitz led the way with 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals, while Barwicki hit a trio of 3’s and totaled a season-best 13 points. Tre Riggins (Baldwin, N.Y.) notched nine points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one blocked shot, Santos recorded seven points, three rebounds and four assists, and both Zamere McKenzie (Beacon, N.Y.) and Thomas totaled eight points apiece. Davis and John added seven points each.

Senior forward Elijah Galloway (Bronx,

N.Y.) tallied six points, four rebounds, three assists, a steal and one block, freshman guard Kamren Denhart (Elmont, N.Y.) produced five points, two rebounds and an assist, and junior guard Kamani Jones (Baldwin, N.Y.) had four points, two assists and a rebound. Freshman guard Anthony Cupid (Valley Stream, N.Y.) recorded three points and two steals and junior forward Jovayne Walters (Cambria Heights, N.Y.) added two points and seven rebounds.

14 different players recorded points for FSC to account for the season-high 105 points.

—Submitted by Farmingdale State College

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