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A Casino For Nassau?

A proposal to remake the Hub draws mixed reactions

JANET BURNS

Local officials and community leaders are starting to weigh in on a proposed redevelopment of Nassau’s Hub in Uniondale that would bring a casino, hotel, and other high-end amenities to the area.

In early January, the Las Vegas Sands company announced its plans to turn roughly 80 acres at the current site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum into a gambling and entertainment complex.

According to the company, its proposal represents a “multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment and casino project,” featuring such tourist draws as “celebrity chef restaurants, experiential events and venues and flexible meeting and convention space, including ballrooms ... high-quality casino gaming, which is planned to represent less than ten percent of the project’s total square footage, a luxurious day spa, swimming pool and health club, and a variety of other entertainment programming.”

Las Vegas Sands said it will work with RXR Realty, which owns a large piece of property across from the Coliseum, to create a plan that “maximizes economic opportunity, helps to build stronger communities, and protects the quality of life for all Long Islanders.”

Previous plans to revamp the area known as the Hub in Uniondale haven’t taken hold, including a plan promoted by RXR as recently as fall 2022 to create “a new vibrant, walkable, mixed-use downtown in the heart of Nassau County.”

Scott Rechler, CEO and chairman of RXR, said in an early January press release, “The plan envisioned by [Las Vegas] Sands is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create the kind of world-renowned entertainment and hospitality destination that has been sought after by Long Islanders.”

Sands’ portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, and Sands Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.

The new proposal follows legal filings seeking approval of three downstate casino licenses in New York, which the state has said it won’t approve or otherwise rule on until late this year at the earliest.

As the news site Patch reported, it’s unclear what would happen to the Coliseum under the new plan, which was rebranded several years ago as NYCB Live, Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

As NBC New York reported recently, former New York Governor David Paterson has been hired by Las Vegas Sands to “help lobby the community ... [and has] touted the 12,000 construction jobs and the 5,000 permanent jobs that the project could create.”

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has effectively endorsed the latest plan for the site proposed by Las Vegas Sands and RXR.

“There has to be significantly more revenue than what’s being generated there now,” Blakeman told press on January 12. “You also have to take into consideration the fact that is the Coliseum viable? As it currently exists, I don’t think it is.”

Built in 1972, the Coliseum was home to the New York Islanders hockey team for several decades, and is now home to NBA G-League’s Long Island Nets and the New York Riptide lacrosse team. As amNewYork reported this month, Riptide signed a multiyear lease agreement to remain at Nassau Coliseum this past November.

Some local residents have already spoken out against the proposed casino at the site. On January 14, the group Nostrand Gardens Civic Assocation held a small protest at the Hub.

Group member Pearl Jacobs told ABC7 New York that the plan represents “a traffic nightmare, and a pollution and environmental nightmare.” The group also expressed

concerns that the development would bring a rise in crime to the area.

A Change.org petition, posted by the Say No to the Casino Civic Association, has also been started to oppose the casino’s creation, arguing that the move would “change the character of Nassau County and the surrounding neighborhoods.”

The Las Vegas Sands company has reportedly already secured agreements to take over the lease of the 72-acre Coliseum/ Hub complex.

A still-live website promoting a previous plan by RXR to develop the site, found at NassauHub.com, described the developer’s most recent vision as a “robust ecosystem ... comprised of office uses with a focus on life sciences and R&D, innovative residential housing, engaging entertainment and retail complementary to the Coliseum, open green spaces, walkable streets with multi-modal connectivity and public amenities, turning the Nassau Hub into a place where people can live, work, play and innovate.”

In September, RXR received a 60-day extension from Nassau County on a $1 million payment that was part of its agreement to redevelop the property.

According to Long Island Business News, RXR entered into an escrow agreement with the Town of Hempstead in April 2021 so that FP CLark, the town’s planning

consultant, could work on the project’s environmental review.

A spokesman for RXR told Long Island Business News at the time, “We’ve submitted everything with the town, the town’s been reviewing and now we’re just waiting for the town to act.”

On January 12, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams of Freeport took a measured stance in a statement to press.

“As this process unfolds during the next several months, it is imperative for Sands Resorts to conduct extensive community outreach and then incorporate the feedback they receive into their proposal,” Abrahams said.

“Engaging directly with residents and stakeholders like Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, the Town and Village of Hempstead, local fire departments, school districts, civic associations, chambers of commerce and others is a necessary first step for addressing concerns and identifying opportunities.”

Abrahams continued, “I’ve heard from many residents that oppose the casino aspect, and although I agree with that sentiment based on past casino projects, it’s important to listen to everyone so we can move forward together with all perspectives in mind.”

An artist’s rendering of a planned concert hall at the current site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Submitted photo)

An artist’s rendering of a previous plan for redevelopment of the Nassau Hub area by RXR. (Via NassauHub.com)

A recent aerial view of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site. (Via Wikimedia Commons)

An artist’s rendering of the hotel, casino, and entertainment complex at the current site of the Nassau Hub and Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Mineola Schools Selected For “Funding Your Ideas” Grant From Jovia FCU

Two Mineola schools were selected to receive grants as part of Jovia Financial Credit Union’s “Funding Your Ideas” Teacher Grant Program. Each school will receive $500 to help fund specific programs that were submitted with the applications.

Mineola Middle School’s “Great Tools Build Great Mindsets” program is spearheaded by Band Director Zach St. John who will use the funds to purchase high quality mouthpieces and ligatures for instruments used by the seventh grade music students.

Mineola High School’s Student Service Center submitted the “One World” program, an initiative that fosters friendships and bridges the gap between generations. Their grant will be used to purchase supplies needed for students to create small flowering planters with personalized messages of friendship that will be delivered to senior citizens the students have met at luncheons and events throughout the year, including some living in nursing homes.

— Submitted by the Mineola School District

ACLD Foundation Raises Over $340,000 To Benefit ACLD At The 2022 Enivable Life Ball

The ballroom at the Garden City Hotel was filled with music, laughter and memories shared as supporters gathered for ACLD Foundation’s annual Enviable Life Ball, which raised over $340,000 for the exclusive benefit of Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD). ACLD’s mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives, promote independence and foster supportive relationships within the community.

Governor Kathy Hochul was honored this year with the Humanitarian Award, presented to an individual who has advocated for the people we support and their families. Governor Hochul has been instrumental in signing important legislation that protects the rights of people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Though Governor Hochul could not attend, Kerri Neifeld, Commissioner for the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), accepted the award on her behalf. Neifeld spoke highly of Hochul’s work in her first year as Governor of New York, highlighting accomplishments such as the appointing of New York’s first Chief Disability Officer, Kim Hill, and the additional $500 Million Hochul invested in the OPWDD budget to allow an increase in the access to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities statewide. “In the first year that she’s been in office, Governor Hochul has done more for the developmentally disabled community then we’ve seen done in over a decade,” said Neifeld.

NYS Senator John W. Mannion of Syracuse, NY, was presented with the Advocacy in Action Award for his work as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Developmental Disabilities. Mannion accepted his award via video, highlighting the vital work of our staff.

This year’s festivities were especially poignant as ACLD celebrates its 65th Anniversary. The ACLD Foundation honored the staff of ACLD with the Leadership Award for their dedication, commitment

and unwavering service to the people ACLD supports. Twenty members of ACLD’s staff were selected from each program and department to represent the organization. “The last two years, we all know, have been among the hardest in most of our lifetimes,” said ACLD President/CEO Rob Ciatto. “Our faith, resolve and resiliency were tested time and time again, but despite the pressures, our staff rose to the occasion.” Ciatto then presented 20 members

of ACLD staff with the Leadership Award, calling them “the backbone of this agency.”

Jamie Engel, the new President of the ACLD Foundation, shared his first-hand experience with the vital work ACLD does. Engel comes from a family with a long-standing relationship with ACLD, with his father, the late Arthur Engel, serving as President of the Board of Directors in the 1970s, and his mother, Rita, who remains active with ACLD to this day. “Through

the decades, ACLD has remained a constant in my life; When you live and grow up in a home with developmentally disabled family, you can feel isolated. ACLD created a sense of community with other families who had shared experiences. I am forever grateful to the life ACLD has helped create for my family, but especially for my brothers Marc and Stuart,” said Engel.

Abby Levinson, a long-time resident at ACLD took the podium during the program to share her experience with ACLD over the last 30 years. “The thing that makes ACLD so special is the staff,” said Levinson. “Whether it’s Joann driving me to and from day program or Gloria going food shopping with me, I know there is always someone there to help me if I need it. If I could say one thing to the staff of ACLD, it would be thank you. Thank you for being our friends, caring for us and being like our family.”

Joseph Ortego, Esq., Chair of the ACLD Board of Directors presented a special recognition award to Alan Spiegel, former President of the ACLD Foundation. Spiegel served as President of the board from its inception in 2016 until this year.

“[Spiegel] has been an integral part of the ACLD family for four decades, and when we needed someone to lead our newly formed ACLD Foundation, [he] stepped up without hesitation,” said Ortego.

“He has led the foundation with purpose, intent, integrity and above all – heart. He has created a beautiful legacy alongside his wife Ellen and we are honored to recognize his six years of service to the ACLD Foundation.”

— Submitted by the ACLD Foundation

Mineola High School students creating planters with personalized messages of friendship that will be delivered to senior citizens they met during various luncheons and events organized by the Student Service Center. (Courtesy of the Mineola School District)

Mineola Middle School Band Director Zach St. John showing off his “Funding Your Ideas” Teacher Grant Program approval letter from Jovia Financial Credit Union.

ACLD President/CEO with 20 ACLD staff members, chosen to represent the ACLD staff receiving the Leadership Award.

(L to R) ACLD Foundation President Jamie Engel, NBC’s Pei-Sze Cheng, ACLD Board of Directors Chair Joe Ortego and ACLD President/CEO Rob Ciatto. (Photos by Sean Sime Photography)

Westbury Residents Drs. Usha and Shashi Patel (right) were Diamond Sponsors for the Ball. Their son, Sameer, (left) attends ACLD’s Day Habilitation Program in Levittown.

SCHOOL NEWS

MINEOLA ALUMNI RETURN TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE FUTURE GRADUATES

Over 50 graduates from the Mineola High School Class of 2022 returned to their alma mater for the school’s annual Alumni Day on Jan. 6, an opportunity to reconnect with their teachers and provide information and insight to current students.

The alumni rotated through 11th and 12th grade classes, answering questions and expounding in their post high school experiences. Many discussions involved the college application and selection process and the challenges of getting acclimated to college life.

Following their classroom presentations, the former students were treated to lunch as they reconnected with friends, faculty and administrators and shared memories and future plans.

— Submitted by the Mineola School District

WINTER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS UNDERWAY IN GARDEN CITY

Garden City Winter Enrichment, run through SCOPE Education Services, got off to an amazing start on Jan. 7. Over 450 Garden City students from pre-K to 12th grade took part in engaging enrichment activities through SCOPE’s Saturday enrichment program located at Stratford Avenue School. 275 Garden City students participated in the program last year.

Students enjoyed courses in sports and fitness, coding and robotics, including artificial intelligence coding, video game design, cooking, baking, chocolate making, canvas painting, chess, speed cubing, sculpting and pottery. The program is facilitated and coordinated by Mr. Dan Seid, a fifth-grade Stratford Avenue teacher, and Mrs. Jen Soper, the Stratford Avenue physical education teacher.

This year, Ms. Vaiano, a fifth-grade Stratford teacher, wrote a new curriculum in artificial intelligence design theory. The program was made for older elementary and middle school students on how to program and code artificial intelligence machines.

The enrichment program also features a robust Broadway and theater performance arts program taught by Stratford music teacher Mr. Matthew Byrne.

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade joined Mr. Byrne in learning skills in performance arts, self-expression and communication. The students are working toward putting together a final feature production show for their last class on March 18, 2023. Still in the creative vein, Ms. Cassie Pensa and Ms. Amanda Epp from Stratford are teaching courses in culinary arts and canvas painting.

The program also hosts an extensive teen leadership and community service program. Garden City High School teens can register and apply to be student volunteer counselors. Students learn leadership and childcare skills by attending training meetings and orientations with Ms. Robin Holman,

assisting

Back by popular demand, the program also offers a “Dungeons & Dragons epic class,” taught by Garden City Middle School staff member Mr. Josh Khan. Students enter into a world of wizardry and magic as they share their epic tales with friends.

New this year, there is a pre-K enrichment program being taught by Stratford veteran teacher Mrs. Pat Lupo. Overall, the program provides excellent opportunities for students in the district to learn and grow.

— Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT MUSIC FESTIVAL AND ART EXHIBIT

The Annual District Music Festival and Art Exhibit, sponsored by the Sewanhaka Central High School District, will be held at Elmont Memorial High School on February 2, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. This much anticipated event features the most talented young musicians from each of the SCHSD’s five schools. These students, selected by audition, will perform as members of a District Orchestra, Band and Choir under the direction of three noted guest conductors. These conductors have impressive résumés which have earned them accolades throughout the metropolitan area.

Noel Monat, the SCHSD Coordinator of Music, announced that over 300 students from all five of the District’s schools will participate in the Music Festival. There is no cost to attend this event and all are welcome.

— Submitted by the Sewanhaka Central High School District

UPCOMING MINEOLA BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS

The following is a list of upcoming Mineola Board of Education meeting dates:

• Thursday, February 9th - Workshop Meeting

• Thursday, March 2nd - Workshop Meeting

• Thursday, March 16th - Business Meeting

Board Meetings are held at the Mineola Synergy Building, 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, NY 11040.

— Submitted by the Village of Mineola

veteran Garden City staff member. The students work one-on-one with younger students in the classroom, facilitating and distributing materials, and assisting with the fun lessons and projects during class time.

2022 Graduates gathered for Mineola High School Alumni Day on January 6.

Mineola High School alumni rotating through classrooms for presentations to 11th and 12th grade students at Alumni Day.

Mineola High School alumni werehappy to reconnect with friends and share experiences with future graduates at Alumni Day. (Courtesy of the Mineola School District)

Superintendent of Garden City Public Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha, Ed. D. stopped by to admire students’ projects. (Courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

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LIPA Announces Time-Of-Day Rate Proposal

The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announced a proposal to modernize its electric rates for residential customers in 2024 with a standard Time-of-Day (TOD) Rate and an optional Super Off-Peak Rate. These new rates will help customers save money and support the transition of Long Island and the Rockaways to clean, affordable energy. Customers will still have the option to stay on a flat rate. Customers who try the new rates will receive a 12-month “Bill Protection Guarantee,” which means they will receive a refund if they would have paid less on a flat rate.

With the new TOD Rate, customers pay different rates for electricity based on when they use it. Electric rates are higher during weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (peak) but lower all other hours of the day and on weekends and holidays (off-peak). With the Super Off-Peak Rate, rates are further discounted in the (super off-peak) hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The plan would immediately reduce rates for more than 80 percent of customers without any changes to how or when they use electricity. Under this proposal, customers would have the ability to save even more money and support a cleaner electric grid by making small changes in their daily routine by conducting energy-intensive activities –such as doing laundry or charging electric cars – in off-peak hours. For instance, a

customer on the TOD Rate could save approximately $4 per month by doing their laundry and $43 per month by charging their electric car during off-peak hours.

“Time-of-Day Rates are an important rate modernization reform that will help lower customer bills and advance clean energy,” said Thomas Falcone, Chief Executive Officer of LIPA. “Once adopted, this plan will save more than 80 percent of customers money while supporting our clean energy transition by reducing carbon emissions and taking the burden off the electric grid during the highest times of demand.”

Most customers will pay the same or less under the TOD Rate or Super Off-Peak Rate without changing their electricity usage

or habits because most customers already conduct most activities during discounted off-peak periods, which make up 88 percent of the hours throughout the year.

To help customers transition to the new plan, LIPA is proposing a one-year Bill Protection Guarantee for a customer’s first year on the TOD Rate (or Super Off-Peak Rate). If after 12 months a customer’s electric bill on the TOD Rate (or Super OffPeak Rate) is higher than it would have been under the Flat Rate, LIPA will automatically refund the difference for the entire 12-month period.

The TOD proposal was developed with input from the New York Solar Energy Industries Alliance (NYSEIA),

the Department of Public Service (DPS), the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and consumer advocates such as the Utility Intervention Unit (UIU), and the Public Utilities Law Project (PULP).

LIPA invites all interested stakeholders to provide input on its rate modernization proposals. There will be two public hearings on February 21, 2023, where customers can sign up to speak. LIPA will also accept written public comments until February 27, 2023. Written comments can be submitted by emailing TODpubliccomments@lipower. org. The proposal is scheduled for consideration at the March 29, 2023, meeting of the LIPA Board of Trustees in Uniondale, New York. Consideration by the Board of rate and tariff changes are held in open session, and the public is always invited to attend and speak. For more information on how to attend and participate in public hearings and Board meetings, please visit lipower.org. Should the proposal be approved by the LIPA Board at the March meeting, there will be extensive communication to all customers before they would be transitioned into any new plan, including 90, 60 and 30-day notices, which will include information about the plans and how to optimize their rates as well as the Bill Protection Guarantee.

—Submitted by the Long Island Power Authority

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER

Congressman Santos Is A Town Issue

Congressman Santos Is A Town Issue

I am beside myself with worry and disappointment after the January 12, 2023, Town of North Hempstead Board meeting. During the public comment portion of the meeting many residents rose to express dal-plagued Representative George Santos.

I am beside myself with worry and disappointment after the January 12, 2023, Town of North Hempstead Board meeting. During the public comment portion of the meeting many residents rose to express their concerns about our new scandal-plagued Representative George Santos. ese residents are rightly concerned about the Town’s ability to e ectively advocate on their behalf to the federal government now with Mr. Santos as our Representative in Congress. I was shocked and disturbed by Supervisor DeSena and Councilman Adhami’s attempts to sti e residents’ concerns by limiting their remarks to “Town business”. I am here to tell you that Congressman Santos is very much a matter of concern for the Town, despite what they may want you to believe.

e Town of North Hempstead is situated entirely within New York’s 3rd Congressional District, and Mr. Santos is our one and only elected o cial in the U.S. House of Representatives. Our state, county, city, town, and village o cials rely heavily on our congressperson for help on a whole host of critically important issues, such as securing federal funds for schools, road repairs and maintenance, environmental clean-ups, and disaster relief, to name a few. Residents often require assistance from their congressperson to navigate our complex federal bureaucracy,

like Veterans’ A airs, Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, and many other federal agencies. Unfortunately, even before taking o ce Mr. Santos lost all faith and trust from the very constituents and elected o cials he is supposed to represent.

For anyone who might still be seeking assistance from Mr. Santos, I am afraid they may not get it. Many constituent calls are going unanswered, and the voicemail is

often full. Mr. Santos has been running away from the press, and may soon be running from the Nassau County DA, the Queens County DA, the NYS Attorney General, the Eastern District of New York, the Federal Election Commission, and the House Ethics Committee. With all this chaos surrounding him, how can he possibly nd the time to give our residents the attention they deserve, or build the trust and skills it takes to deliver

like Veterans’ A airs, Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, and often full. Mr. Santos has been running away from the press, and may soon be running from the Nassau County DA, the Queens County DA, the NYS Attorney General, the Eastern District of New York, the Federal Election Commission, and the House Ethics Committee. With all this chaos surrounding

results for them?

Mr. Santos, please spare yourself and the rest of us any further embarrassment, do the right thing and resign immediately. We need someone in Congress who will truly represent us, ght e ectively for us on the issues, continue to deliver federal grants for ongoing

Mr. Santos, please spare yourself and the rest of us any further embarrassment, do the right thing and resign immediately. We need someone in Congress who will truly represent us, ght e ectively for us on the issues, continue to deliver federal grants for ongoing projects, and secure funding for the future of the 3rd Congressional District.

Dalimonte

— Councilwoman Mariann

Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte (District 6). (Via Town of North Hempstead website)

Town of North Hempstead Town Board addressing residents concerned about George Santos. (Image from the Town of North Hempstead Jan. 12 Board Meeting Livestream)

Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman

(Via Town of North Hempstead website)

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THURSDAY, JAN. 26

Movie Series: The Verdict

In one of the most gripping court drama films ever, Paul Newman is a down-onhis-luck Boston lawyer going up against a powerful firm led by defense attorney James Mason. Many consider this Newman’s greatest performance. Rated R; 2hr 9min (Includes Captions). 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mineola Memorial Public Library. Free.

and see a screening of Birth of Planet Earth Prize giveaway before closing. Open to the public, 21 & over. General Admission: $25 (includes two beers). Museum Members: $20 (includes two beers). Designated Driver: $15 (no drink tickets). Proceeds benefit the museum’s Preservation and Education Programs. 6:00 to 10:45 p.m.

Uniondale Community Council’s 38th Annual Dinner Dance

Join us for a fun-filled winter evening honoring prominent Uniondale leaders and their contributions to the community. While raising funds to help continue our growth and contributions to the Uniondale community, we will be honoring Rhonda Taylor, Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Curriculum, Charmise Desiré, Uniondale School District Board of Trustees, Stephen Doherty Ex-Chief and 50-year member of the Uniondale Fire Department and Erzulie (Mrs. Claudy)

visit the official website: https://www.vbli. com/. Tournament starts at 9:00 a.m. at 575 Merrick Ave, Westbury.

Long Island Diver’s Association Film Festival

The Long Island Diver’s Association (LIDA) Film Festival has become an annual tradition for New York area divers seeking to break the winter doldrums and to begin looking forward to new dive adventures. After two years of virtual Film Festivals, LIDA is proud to present our Annual Film Festival in-person once again! Our presentations feature images from around the world as well as our own backyard. Reception to follow presentations. $40 advanced purchased, $45 at the door. 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Hofstra University Student Center Theater.

SUNDAY, JAN. 29

FRIDAY, JAN. 27

Astronomy On Tap

Join us at the Cradle of Aviation Museum to learn about the latest in our Universe at ‘Astronomy on Tap’ as scientists, educators, and observers bring the excitement of astronomy and space to Long Island. Explore the Space Gallery and telescopes outside (weather permitting), enjoy talks and games in the Atrium, hear a talk in the planetarium,

Damas, posthumously, popular proprietor of Claudy’s Beauty Supply on Uniondale Ave. 7:00 p.m. at Verdi’s, 680 Old Country Road, Westbury. Tickets start at $100 per person.

SATURDAY, JAN. 28

VBLI Men’s/Women’s Tournament Don’t miss your opportunity to get on the court. Space is limited and will sell out. Formats Offered: Men’s Six’s - B/BB | A/ AA; Women’s Six’s - B/BB | A/AA. For more information and to register your team,

‘When We All Stand’ Preview Reception

The exhibition “When We All Stand” focuses on the collective power of the arts to address complex issues in society and demonstrates the ability of art and artists to chart a path for social change. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. Artists included in the exhibition are Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and

the Equal Justice Initiative, For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia Victor. Admission is free; light refreshments will be served. 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Emily Lowe Gallery, South Campus, Hofstra University.

TUESDAY, JAN. 31

Speed

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Our events offer a fresh alternative to speed dating and matchmaking. Our personable hosts will assist you with your MyCheekyDate ‘Date-Mate’ Scorecard. After being shown to your table, the ladies will remain seated for the duration of the event. The gents move from lovely lady to lovely lady every six to seven minutes. Simply jot down your potential ‘Date-Mates’ at the bottom of your Scorecard and we’ll take care of the rest. Ages: 25-39. Tickets are $36 via MyCheekyDate. 7:00 p.m. at Le Caire Lounge, 279 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park.

THURSDAY, FEB. 2

SCHSD Music Festival and Art Exhibit

The Annual District Music Festival and Art Exhibit, sponsored by the Sewanhaka Central High School District, will be held at Elmont Memorial High School this winter. This much anticipated event features the most talented young musicians from each of the SCHSD’s five schools. There is no cost to attend this event and all are welcome. Event starts at 7:00 p.m.

BOOK REVIEW

Tom, Vivien, Ez---And Poetry

Review Of: The Waste Land: A Biography of A Poem,

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

Ez Po and Possum

Have picked all the blossom, Let all the others Run back to their mothers

---Ezra Pound, 1935

As we noted in a recent issue, the year 2022 was a good one for longtime Long Island resident Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather It turned out well also for T.S. Eliot. His signature poem, “The Waste Land” declared that April is the cruelest month. It was published in October 1922 and so that month, 100 years later, saw a spate of activity, with three new biographies published on the man, those by Robert

Crawford, Lyndall Gordon, and Matthew Hollis’ study of how the poem came to be written, edited, published, and received by the critics.

Hollis’ work takes on a familiar story. There is Eliot’s 100-page manuscript, Ezra Pound’s cesarean operation, Vivien Eliot’s concise additions, the bold vision of Horace Liveright, a small time New York publisher and John Quinn, a Manhattan attorney who arranged to have the poem as the winner of Dial magazine’s annual $2,000 award as the top poetic effort in America.

Pound was il miglior fabbro (“the better craftsman”) of the editing process, eliminating the first section, pruning it down to the “April is the cruelest month” to its “Shanti, shanti, shanti” ending.

Vivien Haigh-Wood, Eliot’s long-suffering first wife, provided critical editing herself. Vivien, who thought the entire London literary scene was full of pretentious snobs applied her own scalpel. For instance:

No ma’am you needed look so old fashioned at me

By Matthew Hollis

Was changed to: If you don’t like it, you can get on with it

While the lines: It’s that medicine I took in order to bring it off

Was tightened up to: It’s them pills I took to bring it off

This volume, however, is the story of the century’s most fruitful literary friendship. Ezra Pound was the great mover and shaker of the modernist era. The two men had much in common. Pound was a classicist who lost a teaching job at Hamilton College in Ohio. An only child doted on by his middle-class parents, Pound set sail for Italy. He self-published his first volume of verse. With volume in hand, he landed in London, determined to capture that literary capitol.

Eliot, the youngest of a large and distinguished New England family, was raised in St. Louis where his father operated a successful brick manufacturing firm. His

see REVIEW on page 4A

A Biography of A Poem

prolonged education took him to England for studies at Oxford. Conrad Aiken, another aspiring poet and Eliot’s classmate at Harvard, set up the fateful meeting between Pound and Eliot. The two clicked. More important, Eliot had a draft of “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” in his baggage. Pound was bowled over, convinced that he had discovered genius. The wheels were in motion.

Pound managed to get “Prufrock” published in Poetry, the leading “little magazine” of its day. Pound gave up the life of an academic for poetry. Eliot, on track for a professorship at Harvard, incredibly enough, did the same. How to keep the man in London? After three months of courtship, Eliot married Vivien Haigh-Wood, a flirtatious woman with a history of poor health. What an epic misalliance that was. Still, the two toughed it out for 17 years of marriage. From that tumult, and the bleak house of postwar Europe thrown in, came “The Waste Land.”

Eliot and Pound were soulmates concerning the craft of poetry. In time, their interests would diverge. Eliot was a fragile man who feared the wrath of God. Pound was part of a mistaken 19th- and early 20th- century view that art and beauty might yet save the world. Hollis gets to the point:

As Pound grew more waspish, Eliot grew more wounded. Economic injustice is what ruins lives and isolates people (Pound). It is a lack of religious engagement that prevents a cohesive society (Eliot). A Christian faith will eradicate the need for inequality (Eliot). A Christian church enforces inequality (Pound).

Such was the beginning of a rupture between the two, one that lasted for nearly a quarter of a century before old

age and a sense of mortality brought the two poets together.

Hollis’ biography is thorough, scholarly, and readable. A poet himself, the author can dissect what Eliot called “the music of poetry” in both men’s verse.

Liveright’s faith in the poem was admirable, so, too, was Quinn’s maneuvering to have the verse win the Dial monetary prize.

Mostly, this is the story of two expatriates destined to bring English verse

into a new century. Both too, were the prophetic artists of out time. Both understood what August 1914 signified. Pound, more than Eliot, seemed devastated over this world and his own failure in trying to save it. By the 1960s, Pound stopped writing, retiring into the world of silence. That helped him keep to his bearings. Eliot’s Christian faith, plus his happy second marriage, was the man’s own road to sanity. Eliot was prolific in all ways. He also accepted that His kingdom is not of this earth.

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Local Internet Provider Files Petition Against Verizon

hard to bring broadband competition that the market has been demanding for so many years.”

Optical Communications Group Inc., a company that provides Internet across Long Island, New York City and New Jersey, has filed a petition against Verizon New York for allegedly acting intentionally and/or negligently in handling OCG’s rightful and legal contract to lease Verizon’s utility poles and underground conduits, which are accessed through manholes.

“Here we have another classic David vs. Goliath story,” said Frank Kanter, the administrative director of the Fire Internet Coalition. “At FIC, we support any endeavor that promotes timely and rigorous broadband competition that is controlled by the free market and economic conditions. This nonsense between OCG and Verizon is a clear product of ineffective or weak laws, rules and regulations. Ratepayers subject to Big Telecom are the ones who suffer. FIC stands behind OCG, and will continue to support this local business that is working

According to a document from the Fair Communications Commission (FCC) titled “A National Broadband Plan For Our Future,” which was released in 2010, Congress, from 1978, first directed the FCC to ensure that the rates, terms, and conditions for pole attachments by cable television systems are just and reasonable. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 expanded the definition of pole attachments to include attachments by providers of telecommunications service, and granted both cable systems and telecommunications carriers an affirmative right of nondiscriminatory access to any pole, duct, conduit, or right-ofway owned or controlled by a utility. In 2010, the FCC revised the pole attachment rules to lower the costs of telecommunications, cable, and broadband deployment and to promote competition.

OCG is alleging that Verizon, on numerous occasions, illegally occupied OCG’s paid-for-space on the utility poles and underground facilities and used OCG’s cables without permission. OCG also alleges that for years Verizon has overcharged and

mishandled bills that were paid, resulting in an overcharge of over $260,000. And now, despite trying to work with Verizon, OCG alleges that Verizon has declared that they will terminate OCG as a licensee of Verizon’s conduits.

This would devastate OCG’s business a press release from the Fair Internet Coalition stated. This action would also hurt the customers relying on OCG’s services and decrease competition outside of Verizon and Optimum.

To fight back, Jesse C. Morris, of Coyle & Morris LLP, is representing OCG. Morris explained that a petition against Verizon has been filed within the New York State Public Service Commission, a New York State agency that regulates telecommunication.

“In a lot of areas on Long Island, the telecom or internet service is either on cable tv or it’s on old copper lines or it’s just poor,” said Brad Ickes, the president of OCG. “There’s a great deal of people, especially with COVID, who are working from home and more and more people are using those particular older networks, and those networks really can’t handle it so this way everyone’s Internet is slow, doesn’t work and a lot of people have an issue from working

from home because of the poor internet service.”

Ickes explained that as OCG deployed out through Suffolk to provide connectivity to various companies and entities, they realized that there were many areas with poor internet service.

“I was at one time a New York City police officer in the Bronx and I worked for their tech unit designing fiber for the police department,” Ickes said. “So as I was building out into Long Island, I would go and speak to the fire houses about their service, some of them were so bad they had to use cell phones to run ambulance calls. So there’s a number of fire houses out in Suffolk County especially that we brought fiber in and connected the different locations together and gave them high speed internet so that... their ambulances can function and it gives better service to those people who live out in more remote areas or even regular areas.”

Ickes said that OCG has plans to expand service out into Nassau once it finishes its deployment into Suffolk.

Anton Media Group reached out to Verizon, but did not receive a response.

For more information on this case, visit fairinternetcoalition.org.

The Santos Scandal, One Month In

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Roughly a month after U.S. Representative George Anthony Devolder Santos (R, NY-03) made an international splash as the subject of numerous investigative reports, not a whole lot has changed (at least on paper) as a result.

Nevertheless, trickles and streams of new facts or opinions about freshman Rep. Santos have persisted from media outlets and fellow electeds, adding up to a sizable river of information about the 34-year-old congressman. Even for those in media, or in politics, it’s a lot to keep track of.

As such, Anton Media Group will be providing regular roundups of news about our local congressional rep for the foreseeable future, whether about Santos’ past or his closely watched present.

• Rep. Santos has been appointed by the House Republican Steering Committee to two House panels in the U.S. Congress: the Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

• On January 17, the group Concerned Citizens of NY-03 held a press conference with Bronx Democrat Ritchie Torres calling on the Federal Election Commission to start an investigation into Santos’ campaign finances.

• Patch.com followed up on previous reporting about Santos’ unregistered and/or failed nonprofit for animals, and revealed that multiple veterans accuse Santos of pocketing $3000 in 2017 that had been crowdfunded with the intent of saving the life of one of the veterans’ service dogs.

• On January 15, House Oversight Committee Chairman James

Comer, a fellow Republican, told CNN, “It’s not up to me or any other member of Congress to determine whether he can be kicked out for lying. Now, if he broke campaign finance laws, then he will be removed from Congress.”

• On January 18, numerous news outlets and social media accounts shared photos and one video that are supposedly from Santos’ younger years in

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Brazil, in which a young person who closely resembles Santos appears in drag costume as ‘Kitara Ravache.’ On January 19, Santos denied that he has ever performed as a drag queen, and called the story “the most recent obsession from the media.”

• The listed district office for Rep. Santos is now open, according to Gothamist. The sign outside still identifies former Rep. Tom Suozzi (D, NY-03), and a sole employee was observed inside “scrolling on their phone.”

• On January 11, leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party, including chairman Joseph G. Cairo and fellow Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, called for Santos’ resignation. Later that day, NY Reps. Nick LaLota, Nick Langworthy and Brandon Williams, as well as South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, joined the call for Santos to resign. Santos has repeatedly said that he will not.

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How do we stay warm in the winter? Comedian Milton Berle, of blessed memory, used to quip that his wife was going to need a new fur coat. Jerry Seinfeld routinely suggests retiring to his parents’ condo in Boca. Yet, we know that the real protection from the raw elements in nature is provided by the Almighty.

Here are several of my own suggestions to hearten the soul, warm the spirit and celebrate the beauty of the season.

1. Pray with fervor!

2. Bake fresh challah.

3. Take a steamy shower or bath multiple times a week.

4. Listen to relaxing music to find inner peace.

5. Drink lots of piping hot chicken soup - the Jewish Penicillin!

6. Increase your metabolism by running to do a good deed.

7. Perform acts of kindness. Warning: May be contagious.

8. Speak loving words to others

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and watch as it warms their hearts.

10. Tell a great story or joke to perk someone up.

11. Make a blessing over a toasted bagel or hot cocoa.

12. Paint a beautiful scene from nature using vibrant colors.

13. Brighten the world with your smile.

Weathering the storm is nothing new to the Jewish people. As

Mark Twain, the legendary writer, pointed out, our history is packed with examples of overcoming environmental challenges. The famous SADS syndrome - Spirit, Attitude, Determination and Survival keeps us alive and moving forward despite the climate.

Interestingly, our spiritual life is compared to water, which, like falling snow, descends from on high, then trickles down to earth. Likewise, the snow showers that occur during these months can be opportunities for spiritual osmosis, if only we let our Heavenly Creator’s divine teachings touch our souls.

Let’s abide by the proverb which states, “If your life is not as you will it, adjust your will to your life!” After all, true joy comes from within, and we have the power to form our own happiness. The biblical King Solomon tells us “To everything there is a season” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Yes, there will be intense, chilly

weather ahead, but there will also be forthcoming periods of sun and renewal – and that is certainly something to be glad about.

In Deuteronomy (26:11) we are instructed to “Rejoice in all the good that G-d has given [us].” And yet another proverb reminds us how important a good attitude is to our health: “A merry heart is a good medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” The Talmud tells us that there are three elements that can restore a person’s spirit: beautiful sounds, sights and scents. So, if you are feeling down, imagine the crackling of golden logs in a fireplace or the aroma of fresh kugel floating through your home. Think about the purity of pristine snow or the way that delicate icicles act as prisms of sunlight.

It is my hope that you’ll internalize these insights this winter season, and allow them to both fuel your spiritual life and warm your soul.

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Are You Ready for Human Composting? COLUMNS

Sometimes, the garbage in my kitchen pail really stinks.

Most of the time, it’s because somebody threw a food item into the pail a few days ago and now it is rotting away. It’s plain and simple. Old, rotting food stinks after a few days, especially during hot weather. We spend hundreds of dollars every year on garbage bags to camou age the odor from rotting food. I don’t believe there is a law against tossing garbage directly into the outside garbage pails without a bag, but no one does that. Even garbage bags, from time to time, break, causing a mess inside the pail. Ignore the garbage, and it will eventually begin to stink.

Long Islanders with large properties sometimes create compost piles to store food scraps and lawn trimmings, allowing Mother Nature to break them down naturally. e process takes a few months, but eventually, composters are rewarded with nutrient-rich soil for use in their gardens. Of course, composting piles are often accompanied by a speci c o ending odor. Most of us, with meager 75 x

100 properties, want to keep our neighbors happy. Composting is usually not an option.

Recently, New York became the sixth state nationally to legalize human composting after death. e process actually has a name, “terramation,” but is also referred to as “Natural Organic Reduction.” Washington State became the rst to allow human composting in 2019, followed by Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, and California.

To set the record straight, you can’t just dump Uncle Leo into your composting bin with apple cores, egg shells, and lawn trimmings. e process

of human composting is quite involved. Recompose, a green funeral home that operates out of Seattle, Washington, o ers human composting as an option, along with traditional funeral services and cremation. According to Recompose founder Katrina Spade, “ e body is placed in a reusable vessel along with plant materials such as wood chips, alfalfa, and straw.” e vessel is then stored at a unique facility to allow the microbes and bacteria to break down the body over a month or so.

When all is said and done, the entire process takes about 120 days as the material needs to be “cured” for another two to six weeks. e result is about a cubic yard of what is described as “soil amendment.” Human composting produces about three times as much material as a bag of potting soil, which you can buy from any nursery. at’s plenty of a composted Uncle Leo to spread around his favorite tomato plants. e cost for human composting is about $7,000, which includes pickup and composting. It’s more expensive than cremation but less

than a full funeral.

When you think about it, returning a deceased loved one to the soil is not that di erent than when we traditionally bury our dead, except it takes up less space. It may be better because a toxic substance like formaldehyde doesn’t replace your body uids. Cremation is how I want to go, mostly because I’m claustrophobic.

But human composting? at’s a little too out there for me. I already hate bugs. e thought of being con ned in a box for two months surrounded by wood chips and alfalfa with no air conditioning sounds more like Hell than Heaven.

I get it. We are running out of

space to bury people, especially downstate and here on Long Island. I also understand how energy-ine cient cremation is, requiring much energy to heat an oven above 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit. At least with cremation, your family gets a lovely vase with ashes they can put in the living room. Human composting might be more environmentally friendly, but the last thing I need to leave my loved ones is a lasting odor. ey get enough of that from me when I’m alive.

Besides, I’m already doing my part for the environment by recycling and separating paper from glass. Now they want my body, too?

Originally from Scotland, border collies were made to be their person’s right hand, taking commands and unleashing their hyperfocus on keeping sheep in line. They quite literally can run all day, and their ability to focus and infer meaning from our words is unparalleled.

That intensity is both a blessing and a curse. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “these dogs need a job” in reference to certain breeds, and in this case, it’s the literal truth. If a border collie doesn’t have a consistent outlet for both their physical and mental energy, they will find one, and you won’t like it. Like any bored dog, they may destroy something or they may exhibit anxiety, OCD, and other mental issues.

My dog thinks her job is fetching tennis balls because when she was a puppy, we used fetch as the primary way of burning off her energy. We throw them up into the trees with a chucker and she has to try and figure out where it will fall. By all means, if you and your dog like agility or flyball, get involved. If you want to try canine freestyle (a kind of synchronized pairs dancing with the dog), go for it.

The job doesn’t always have to be active, either. Mental stimulation is just as critical. Another of my dog’s jobs is hitting a mark. I can say “over here” or “over there” and point and she will sit on that spot. In fact, teaching her tricks has been a really special way for us to interact. She knows all the basics, but she will also heel, stay close, find my kids, round up the chickens, go to a particular room and put her nose in the circle of two hands with fingers and thumbs together. We also do a lot of obedience work off-leash. It goes a long way towards keeping her safe when we’re out in public. Just like you, your dog needs space. Every dog can benefit from a yard with a sturdy, solid fence, but for the border collie, it is essential. This is not a breed for an apartment or even a small yard. That’s not to say that you can’t have a border collie in a small space, but it will be exhausting for you and unfair to the dog. You will most likely not be able to walk them often enough, fast enough, or long enough to keep them out of trouble. A dog park might work, but not all dogs are suited to these shared spaces.

Border Collies are not gregarious like a lab or golden. They do not like a great deal of intense stimulation and may shut down or lash out if pushed too far. They can be shy of strangers and need a great deal of careful socialization throughout

their lives. If you are the type of person who enjoys throwing loud parties with lots of guests or if you frequently have new people coming to your home, this might not be the breed for you.

However, if you enjoy canoeing, camping, or if you have a farm or large acreage with lots of room to run, the border collie might be the perfect companion for you. We have taken our dog camping in the canoe in the Adirondacks multiple times. She loves being outside with her people. When we can’t go someplace that remote we take her to the beach or hiking on state or county land. She also loves running in our yard.

One of the best

traits of this breed is their desire to please. It goes a long way towards making training and general living together easier. For some dogs, combining this with some food motivation is all you need to get your dog focused on you and what you are asking for.

Border Collies can be great companions, but you need to be realistic with yourself. Do you have everything this very demanding breed needs in order to be living up to their potential? Can you commit the time and energy it takes to keep them tired? A tired dog is a content dog. You have to wear them out to keep them sane, or you’ll be the one going crazy.

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Social Security Administration Launches Redesigned Website

Visitors to SSA.gov will experience a fresh homepage and a new design to help them find what they need more easily.

“SSA.gov is visited by more than 180 million people per year and it is one of our most important tools for providing efficient and equitable access to service,” said Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. “Whether providing service in person or online, our goal is to help people understand what they may qualify for and seamlessly transition them to an application process.”

Improved self-service capability allows people to skip calling or visiting an office, which helps Social Security staff focus on those visitors who need in-person assistance. Part of ongoing efforts to improve how the public can do business with the agency, the redesign is intended to provide a clear path to the tasks customers need to accomplish. Many of the most visited sections of SSA.gov are now live with a more user-friendly and task-based approach. New pages and improvements based on public feedback will continue to be unveiled in the coming months.

Visitors to SSA.gov can use interactive tools to:

Check eligibility for benefits

The new benefit eligibility screener is a convenient and simple way for people to learn if they might be eligible for benefits. Save time on Social Security Number (SSN) and card online services

If a person loses their SSN card, they may not need a replacement. In most cases, simply knowing their SSN is enough. If a person does need a replacement card, they may be able to request it online by visiting www.ssa. gov/ssnumber. Individuals can also start an

application for an updated card or request an SSN for the first time. People may never need to visit an office and, if they do need to visit an office to complete the application, they will save a lot of time by starting online. Start an application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

People can start the application process online and request an appointment to apply for SSI benefits by answering a few questions at www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/.

Apply for Social Security benefits and other online services

For most benefits, people can apply online

or start an application online. In many cases, there are no forms to sign. The agency will review the application and reach out with questions or for more information. Visit www.ssa.gov/onlineservices to apply for retirement, disability, or Medicare.

Many Social Security services do not require the public to take time to visit an office. Using a my Social Security account, a personalized online service, people can start or change direct deposit, or request a replacement SSA-1099. For individuals already receiving Social Security benefits, they can print or download a current Benefit Verification Letter if they need proof of their benefits.

People not yet receiving benefits can use their online account to get a personalized Social Security Statement, which provides their earnings information as well as estimates of their future benefits. The portal also includes a retirement calculator and links to information about other online services.

The agency encourages people without a my Social Security account to create one today at www.ssa.gov/myaccount/.

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NYSOFA Shares Resource Guide For

Drivers

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) encourages older drivers and their families to utilize several resources that can help avoid safety risks behind the wheel, including NYSOFA’s guide Are You Concerned about an Older Driver?

“There are many factors affecting driver safety for older adults. But age alone is not a predictor of risk,” said NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen. “In fact, research shows that older adults, as a group, successfully adjust for age-related changes that otherwise affect safe-driving practices.”

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drivers aged 55 and older are involved in fewer crashes than other groups. However, they are also more likely to be killed or injured in traffic crashes due to conditions like fragile bones, prescription medication use, visual impairments, and chronic medical issues that often accompany the aging process.

“There are several factors that can lead to unsafe driving conditions for older adults, including medical issues that increase susceptibility to injury, as well as impairment caused by prescription medication,” Olsen said. “Many resources are available to help individuals adapt to these new realities in their lives or find alternatives to driving,

when necessary.”

Caregivers are a vital set of eyes and ears as well as a trusted source for family conversations or interventions that can resolve unsafe driving situations. If you are a caregiver or a concerned family member, please see NYSOFA’s guide Are You Concerned about an Older Driver? It offers background about

safety risks, how to assess these risks, conversation starters for helping a loved one accept or cope with changes in their driving status, adaptive vehicle equipment, educational resources and more.

“Keeping New Yorkers safe on the roads is one of our top priorities,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, commissioner of the

Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. “Getting older does not mean you have to stop driving, but you do need to be aware of anything that might impact your safety and the safety of others and take action. We are happy to partner with the Office for the Aging to help raise awareness of this important topic.”

In 2015, NYSOFA and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee launched the Safe Driving Tips for Older New Yorkers website to promote older driver safety. The site encourages online and in-person safety training and car safety check programs; provides information to help older drivers understand options for roadway safety; and offers a user-friendly guide about preventing adverse drug interactions that can affect one’s ability to drive.

Other Resources

• Offices for the Aging and their community partners are also a resource to help older drivers, including safety assistance or alternative transportation options. To reach local assistance, call the NY Connects helpline at 1-800-342-9871.

• The American Occupational Therapy

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Association (AOTA) also brings attention to a different aspect of older driver safety, including tips on anticipating changes that can affect driving, family conversations, screening and evaluations, and interventions that can empower older drivers and help them remain engaged in their communities. Visit www.aota.org to learn more about the association.

• The Department of Motor Vehicles’ Older Driver Resources webpage (www.dmv. ny.gov/older-driver/older-driver-resources) provides information about driving skills and programs, health tips, license FAQs, vehicle safety tips, and more.

• CarFit (www.car-fit.org) is an educational program that provides older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles ‘fit’ them, as well as information and materials on community-specific resources.

About the New York State Office for the Aging

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) continuously works to help the state’s 4.6 million older adults be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of person-centered, consumer-oriented, and cost-effective policies, programs, and services that support and empower older adults and their families, in partnership with the network of public and private organizations that serve them. Stay connected—visit the NYSOFA Facebook page; follow @NYSAGING on Twitter and NYSAging on Instagram; or visit aging.ny.gov.

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Leaving A Legacy

When approaching or in retirement, it’s very common to have a desire to leave something behind. While legacy planning is often thought of in financial terms, it can include so much more.

For retirees looking to leave a legacy, options abound. Some people may choose to share their skills and knowledge with others, either through teaching or writing. Others may opt for financial support, whether through direct giving or by setting up a trust or foundation. And still others may choose to build something tangible that will benefit future generations, such as a park or community center.

Sharing skills and knowledge

One of the most valuable things anyone can offer is their skills and experience. Retirees may choose to pass their knowledge on by leading formal classes or workshops, or informally through mentoring or coaching. Whatever the method, it’s a way to share knowledge and experience and help others reach their potential.

Writing it down

Another way to leave a legacy is through writing. The writing could be in the form of a memoir, autobiography, or even just a simple letter to be passed on to future generations. Whatever the format, it’s a way retirees can share their lives and experiences with others.

Financial support

For some retirees, leaving a financial legacy is important. This can be done in several ways, such as setting up a trust or foundation or making direct gifts to family members or charities. Permanent life insurance, like universal or whole life insurance, is an easy way to leave a financial legacy for family or even to an organization that was important to them.

Building something

Another way to leave a legacy is to build something that will benefit future generations. This could be a physical structure like a park or community center or something less tangible like a scholarship fund.

Sharing their time

Retirees have wisdom and experience to offer, and one of the best ways to pass it on it is by sharing their time. This could be volunteering with an organization, or simply spending time with family and friends.

A lasting legacy

Retirees hoping to leave a lasting legacy should consider all of their options and choose the one (or ones) that best suits their goals, values, and abilities. Whether they decide to teach, build, write, or donate, it’s important to do what feels right. What matters most is that they take the time to consider what they want their legacy to be and how best to achieve it.

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Many retirees see retirement as a time to travel and see new places.

Eight Things Retirees Should Know

Retirement can be a time to slow down, relax, and enjoy life, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges. For anyone embarking on their retirement journey, here are eight financial and lifestyle considerations to keep in mind:

1. Budget

Retirees will want to have a good idea of all their retirement finances, including both their yearly and monthly budgets. This can help them make informed decisions about their spending and figure out how much they can afford on things like travel, new hobbies, and other activities.

2. Money

Many retirees worry about whether they are making the most of their retirement savings. Retirees may want to consult a financial advisor to help sort out this information and provide guidance on how to make the most of one’s money. From tax-efficient withdrawal strategies and a plan to weather market volatility, financial advisors can help turn a lifetime of savings into guaranteed income retirees don’t have to worry about.

3. Downsizing options

For some retirees, downsizing is a great way to simplify their life (and save money). Understanding what the options are for relocating to a smaller home can help retirees make an informed decision about what is best for them. It can help to get in touch with a real estate agent and discuss what options are available.

4. Travel plans

Many retirees see retirement as a time to travel and see new places. For retirees who want to prioritize travel, it can help to plan ahead and research different travel options.

Advance planning can allow retirees to keep an eye out for the best deals and make the most of their time.

5. Plan your free time

Retirement can be a great time to pursue new hobbies and interests. Some retirees may want to volunteer, take up a new sport, or join social clubs. Having a rough plan for how they want to spend their time can help retirees make the most of their retirement.

6. Social circle

For some people, retirement can be a time to reconnect with old friends and family. Others may find that their social circle changes as they meet new people. Understanding how they prefer to socialize can help retirees make conscious decisions and plan for their retirement years.

7. Retirement hustle

Some retirees find that they want to stay active and busy in retirement by starting a small business or working part-time. A job or small business can also provide a source of supplemental income. Retirees who choose to have a retirement hustle will also want to consider how to set up their business and whether they prefer to live close to work.

8. Estate plan

Retirement can be a good time to review one’s estate plan and make sure that it is upto-date. This can include things like wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents, and updating beneficiaries for any permanent life insurance policies, like universal life insurance and whole life insurance. Talking to an attorney about these matters can help retirees ensure that their wishes are carried out.

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Free Support Group For Grandparents Of Autistic Kids

When a child faces a mental health challenge, the entire family is impacted. But while people may sympathize with parents and siblings, they often forget that grandparents also struggle with feelings of sadness and helplessness.

That’s why North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center (the Guidance Center) runs a free support group just for grandparents whose grandchildren are on the autism spectrum: GASAK, for Grandparent Advocates Supporting Autistic Kids.

GASAK’s mission is to support, inform and advocate for grandparents with autistic grandchildren. At meetings held on the last Thursday of each month, GASAK participants network and share information on issues critical to families impacted by autism. New members are welcome to join at any time.

While the program isn’t new, it recently returned to in-person meetings at the Guidance Center’s Marks Family Right from the Start 0-3+ Center in Manhasset after being virtual since the start of the pandemic.

While there are many programs for parents of autistic children, few if any address the specific issues that come up for grandparents, said Dr. Sue Cohen, director of clinical services at Right from the Start.

“Sometimes the parents are overwhelmed dealing with their children’s needs,” Cohen said. “At GASAK meetings, grandparents can share their own concerns with their peers.”

One GASAK member said, “A lot of times your friends can’t relate to what you’re going through, but when you walk into

the GASAK group, you feel comfortable instantly. Nobody judges you.”

The program occasionally features guest speakers, including education lawyers, social workers, special education advocates and others.

“When a grandparent leaves a meeting,”

said Cohen, “they walk away with information that can make a huge difference in the lives of their children and grandchildren.”

But the camaraderie members experience is perhaps the most important benefit of the group. Case in point: one grandmother who has two autistic grandsons who were nonverbal until they were three years old. When one of them said “Mom” for the first time, the GASAK group celebrated her good news.

“There is such compassion among members,” Cohen said. “And by sharing our worries as well as our joyful moments, we give new members hope.”

In addition, the Guidance Center provides a variety of therapeutic services for children on the autism spectrum, as well as their parents and other family members. They also provide testing for preschool-age children to young adults.

To learn more about the GASAK group and the testing services, contact Cohen at 516-484-3174 or email scohen@ northshorechildguidance.

For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

—North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

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New York Ranks Among Top States To Retire

Affordability is the key determining factor for adults 55 and older

Caring.com, a leading senior care referral service and the nation’s top site for senior care review, announced the Best and Worst Places for Senior Living in 2022. The list is based on Caring.com’s annual Senior Living Report, which relies on in-depth expert analysis and survey findings from 1,000 Americans over the age of 55 to develop a comprehensive set of ranking criteria based on 46 key metrics. All 50 states and 300 cities in the U.S. were graded across five categories, including affordability, healthcare, senior living and housing, transportation, and quality of life.

According to the study, Vermont earned the best overall score and ranks first in the healthcare category. Minnesota, Maine, Nebraska, and South Dakota are among the top five states for retired Americans. New York is the 6th best place for seniors but ranks number one for senior living, transportation, and quality of life. Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Massachusetts also made the top 10.

In comparison, California ranks as the worst overall state and least affordable. Similarly, Florida, Arizona, Mississippi, and Louisiana are also among the five worst states for retirees. Texas and Georgia are number six and number seven from the bottom and receive the lowest scores for transportation.

“Our research shows that affordability is a top priority for seniors and adults approaching retirement,” said Jim Rosenthal, CEO of Caring.com. “While many people associate good weather and sunshine with the best places for retirement, our 2022 Senior Living Report offers a broader perspective on a range of factors that impact the wellbeing of seniors. We’ve compiled this guide to help seniors and their families identify places that address the needs and socio-economic conditions of older populations, particularly as they transition to retirement and consider making a move to a new area of our nation.”

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau

shows that the senior population is fast-growing, and almost 20 percent of Americans will be 65 or older by 2023. This year’s Senior Living Report focuses on identifying places that offer the most affordable lifestyles and opportunities for older adults. Affordability makes up 33 percent of the final score and this category measures the cost of housing and job availability for seniors. West Virginia, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Indiana are among the most affordable states for seniors to retire.

After affordability, the quality and availability of healthcare is the next largest factor that Caring.com’s panel of experts and survey respondents evaluated to determine the suitability of a given area for seniors. Additional categories like transportation focus on access to public or private transportation services, and quality of life includes the availability of neighborhood amenities like museums, libraries, parks and fresh markets. The senior living and housing

category is based on several metrics, including the percentage of multifamily homes and houses with no steps at entrances. The unique methodology analyzes a total of 46 metrics across all five categories.

The 2022 report also highlights the best and worst cities for seniors to live. Hartford, Pittsburgh, Burlington, Portland and Minneapolis are listed among the best cities. In contrast, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palm Beach, Alamo, Brookhaven and Murrieta were ranked as the worst places for retirement.

Top 10 Best States for Senior Living in 2022

1st – Vermont

2nd – Minnesota

3rd – Maine

4th – Nebraska

5th – South Dakota

6th – New York

7th – Iowa

8th – Wisconsin

9th – North Dakota

10th – Massachusetts

Top 10 Worst States for Senior Living in 2022

50th – California

49th – Florida

48th – Arizona

47th – Mississippi

46th – Louisiana

45th – Texas

44th – Georgia 43rd – Nevada

42nd – Alabama

41st – New Jersey

Top 10 Best Cities for Senior Living in 2022

1st - Hartford, CT

2nd - Pittsburgh, PA

3rd - Burlington, VT

4th - Portland, OR

5th - Minneapolis, MN

6th - Madison, WI

7th - Lancaster, PA

8th - Wilmington, DE

9th - Wisconsin Rapids, WI

10th - Boston, MA

Top 10 Worst Cities for Senior Living in 2022

302nd - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

301st - Palm Beach, FL

300th - Alamo, CA

299th - Brookhaven, NY

298th - Murrieta, CA

297th - Bakersfield, CA

296th - Carlsbad , CA

295th - Port St. Lucie, FL

294th - Newport Beach, CA

293rd - Torrance, CA

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As a global real estate industry expert, Esther Muller knows which markets are hot right now, and she said that Israel is one such market.

“The housing market has turned in extreme directions in the past few years, which has left prospective homeowners feeling more hopeless as time goes on,” Muller said. “While it may seem near impossible to find a great home for a decent price in the United States, that’s not the case in other places abroad.”

More people are discovering a much better experience in other markets, such as Israel, she added. How exactly are they finding these kinds of opportunities? Only with an expert like Muller.

This home that is situated in the Village of Upper Brookville at 15 Centre View Dr., just off Mill River Rd. sold on Dec. 6 for $2,050,000. It sits on more than two acres that are private, secluded level land. This home has an impressive grand entrance with 22-foot ceilings. It has a contemporary design and an open-concept floor plan. The floors are Brazilian granite. The home has three fireplaces, six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The recent updates to this home include a new kitchen with breakfast seating and panoramic views. New utilities and features include WiFi-controlled heat, air conditioning, hardwood floors, a blue stone balcony, a sunken great room and formal tea, living and dining rooms. The first floor has a master bedroom en suite wing with a spiral staircase to a loft and study area balcony. The lower level includes laundry, a sunken great room lounge, a library, media room, full eat-in-kitchen and a dining area. The entry to the resort-like grounds includes an in-ground pool with a waterfall and a hot tub. There are two electric awnings, an outdoor kitchen, a renovated tennis court, a garden and a half-basketball court. Taxes are $27,432 and the homeowner’s fee is $1,500 per year.

Muller’s main mission is to connect people looking to buy property with a solid place to be able to do that: Israel. She is striving to make the process smooth for people interested in buying property in Israel, where it’s financially viable to do so.

“It’s the best investment and legacy for our children,” she said.

Muller is passionate about helping her clients find the right fit.

“As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, I have

always strived to make the world a better place to live,” Muller said. “My business vision is to advise you on how to achieve your mission to find a perfect home in a safe and solid investment.”

Muller is a global real estate industry expert with more than 30 years of experience in the real estate market. As an owner, broker, investor, author and coach, Muller has established herself as a trusted authority in the industry. She has authored two books: Tips from the Tops and Success is the Destination. Her current mission is making the home-buying process in Israel smooth for her clients.

Visit www.esthermuller.com for more information.

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.

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The fenced-in dog run—also known as Charlie’s Run—offers two large spaces for pups to romp and socialize. One area is designated for small dogs (less than 25 pounds), and the other is accessible for all dogs. Dogs must be accompanied by their owners at all times.

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Beginning on Jan. 6, Long Islanders had their chance to escape reality by stepping into the Vanderbilt Museum and Reichert Planetarium in East Northport. With Feb. 3 and 5 being the last days “Mesmerica” will be shown, Long Island Weekly caught up with the musical artist behind the show, James Hood.

First, what is “Mesmerica?”

According to its website, it is a “visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses.”

One of the instruments Hood plays is the hand pan, and the music in “Mesmerica” is constructed around that instrument. Hood said he is fascinated by the instrument’s ability to fill a room with a relaxing energy.

“The music goes well with the intention of the show, which is to give people an experience of peace within themselves without ascribing it to any meaning besides what we do as humans, to lose track of time when we’re enjoying ourselves,” Hood said.

The “Mesmerica” show started in

“Mesmerica” will be playing on Long Island for two more nights.

2019, and was playing in about 27 planetariums when the pandemic started. Hood said the show went dark for two years, and began showing again in October.

“‘Mesmerica,’ the word is a play on words between the old fashioned word for mesmerized, and obviously America,” Hood, of Los Angeles said. “My mission is to give people an opportunity to experience the spaciousness that’s inside their mind that people who can meditate say is so wonderful, that feeling.”

And, Hood explained, planetariums are the perfect spaces for these shows, because with high definition, three-dimensional images coming his way, he finds he can sit still for a long time without a single thought entering his mind. Hood first became interested in planetariums when he attended shows there and was inspired by the endless possibilities of the dome.

“We are transcendent beings that lose track of time whenever we’re enjoying ourselves,” Hood said. “And we’ll sit and watch a sunset without saying anything for a long time and in some ways, this is an experience a bit like that, to just be overwhelmed with

the visual and musical program that you actually give the meaning to.”

There’s flexibility in this show, as each audience member can personalize their experience with it.

“It meets you wherever you are,” Hood said. “But it doesn’t give you a narrative to lock your logical mind onto... But it does feel like you’re going on a journey and you’re making it up as you go along in a lot of ways. But you only go as far as you want. So in some ways, you are the star... because everyone’s going to meet it differently.”

About Hood’s artistry

Hood was formerly a rock drummer in London. He played for various groups, including The Pretenders. But then, Hood decided to hang up his drum sticks and become a composer. “It was a great idea, but not the easiest thing to do when you don’t know how to play any instrument other than the drums,” Hood said. “I knew percussion and rhythm, but I had a head full of music. The computer came along to enable me to create composition, because I was able to make a lot of mistakes and learn.”

Hood moved to the United Stated after the millennium, feeling that America would be the right place for Hood’s next step in his musical journey.

“As it turns out, I wouldn’t be able to do what I do anywhere else,” Hood said.

To get $12 tickets for “Mesmerica” at the Vanderbilt Museum and Reichert Planetarium, visit tickets. mesmerica.com.

Artist James Hood created the music for the “Mesmerica” show, partnering with artists all around the world for visuals.

(Photos courtesy James Hood)

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between an all-male team and an all-female team, playing the same hands simultaneously at the two sites, ended in a narrow victory for the men.

The event, the brainchild of former New York Times bridge columnist Alan Truscott, established many records, including the longest continuous match (2,352 deals) and the most players participating in a match (more than 1,000). It also

raised more than $15,000 for charity.

This deal, played by R. Jay Becker (no relation to this writer) in New York, contributed to a strong comeback by the men after they had fallen behind. Becker reached four hearts as shown. East won the opening diamond lead and shifted to a trump. Declarer won and smoothly led the spade three, which rode to East’s ten. The defense was now helpless.

In practice, East returned a diamond to dummy’s king. Becker then drew the last trump and led another spade to East’s king, endplaying her. Whether she returned a diamond or a club, declarer had the remainder.

If instead East had cashed the king of spades before returning a diamond, declarer would simply ruff a spade, draw the last trump, cross to the eight of hearts and ruff another spade to establish a discard for his losing club.

The only chance for the defense is for West to put up the spade ace at trick three and shift to a club, playing for East to have both black kings. This is not unreasonable, since if South has the club king, he already has at least 10 tricks, while at the same time he is hardly likely to lead a low spade from his hand if he holds the king.

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Nassau Rules Committee Holds Meeting To Evaluate County Reapportionment Maps

LAUREN FELDMAN

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On Jan. 17 the Nassau County Legislature Rules Committee held their 14th term meeting agenda, during which they evaluated two proposed maps for the redistricting of Nassau County. This is a meeting which occurs every ten years following new citizen data collection via the census. A Temporary Districting Advisory Commission (TDAC) assisted both the Democratic and Republican parties with crafting proposals to evaluate Nassau’s 19 Legislative districts for reapportionment: the former presenting Motion 33, and the latter Motion 34.

As noted by Communications Director Danny Schrafel, this meeting was a procedural step and does not indicate final approval; that will come from the full Nassau County Legislature at a later date not yet determined. As well, neither map was required to be accepted wholly or in part by the Rules Committee.

The Democrats And Motion 33:

First to present was the Democratic Committee with Motion 33. The committee proposal, presented by David Mejias, cited Daniel B. Magleby, PhD and Megan Gall, PhD, GISP, who were hired to perform research, analyze the current map, and propose a new alternate map. As clarified by the Democratic presentation, “Both [individuals] are independent, and both testified that they have never been hired by a partisan organization in the past.”

Mejias proposed a map which includes five performing majority-minority districts and an Asian influence district, for the first time in the county. All five majority-minority districts have a black and Latino population in excess of 50 percent – a requirement of the Federal and New York State Voting Rights Acts – the Asian influence district also exceeds 40 percent, which complies with another requirement.

Both the 2013 map, as well as any similarly adopted map, violates the Federal and State Voting Rights Acts, as well as the Municipal Home Rule Law. It was important to the comittee, in the drawing of this new map, to ensure that it would not deny voters of color the equal opportunity to participate and elect candidates of their choice, in keeping with the law.

The Democrat proposition therefore demands a clean slate, and an overhaul of the 2013 map.

The Republicans And Motion 34:

Following was the Republican Committee with Motion 34. Lisa Perillo, presenting on behalf of the committee, cited the mission of the TDAC as complying with the Municipal Home Rule Law, as well as both Federal and State Voting Rights Acts. They also affirmed that the Republican proposal adheres to these laws.

Equal population is crucial to redistricting. “The goal of redistricting,” the committee stated, “Is ultimately to give every person’s vote the same weight.” With that in mind, the Republican plan aimed to achieve as equal a distribution of population as possible across districts, and proposed a layout in which deviation was only 0.098 percent. The maximum deviation allowed across districts is 5.0 percent.

The layout proposed by Perillo includes a voting-age, non-Hispanic African American district, for the first time in the county. The plan also includes three black-Hispanic coalition districts. The plan promises both contiguous districts, as well as districts which are more compact than in the existing map. It also prioritized maintaining the cores of each district, which provide areas of common ground for residents. According to the committee, around 91 percent of the cores of each district are maintained within the Republican proposal, which does not mirror the Democrats’ proposal for sweeping change.

Public Opinion And Commentary:

Following the proposals was prepared commentary from various members of the Nassau community. Redistricting, as a process which reoccurs every 10 years, relies on public involvement and voices from Nassau districts.

Commonly expressed was concern about population growth resulting in the fracturing of towns. One community member urged the Legislature that “Maps should be drawn with communities of cohesion in mind. Lines should be drawn in pursuit of keeping communities together.” The Republicanpresented map in particular struck a chord with many members of the community, who fear the implications of proposed changes.

While the committee claims to keep the cores of each district the same, community members noted that there was an unequal amount of redistribution occurring more intensely in majority-minority areas. Several speakers came forward to dispute the fracturing of black and brown communities, which would put voters of color at a disadvantage both in voting rights, as well as the ability to select their representatives.

This was especially frustrating for community members of color at the meeting. One of whom spoke up in disbelief over the proposal, “Why is it that predominantly black and brown communities have to come and beg for something that should just be ours?” She implored the Rules Committee to

consider the impact each proposal would have on these communities. “Make sure that Nassau County is an example. You have that power.”

Following the meeting, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D) released the following statement: “The Republican redistricting commission proposal is a clear example of a racial gerrymander that violates multiple aspects of local, state, and federal law. Nassau County residents deserve better. Now the Legislative Republicans have an opportunity to address the illegal aspects presented by their Temporary Districting Advisory Commission members that would dilute the votes of our minority communities for another 10 years and needlessly expose taxpayers to the risk of wasteful, costly litigation.”

The Final Ruling:

The Republican motion held a majority approval of 4:3 in favor, and the Democrat motion held a majority approval of 7:0 in favor, and so the Committee ruled to pass along both propositions to the Legislature for further review. A future meeting will determine which map – if either – will take effect in whole or part. The proposed maps, as well as the existing map, are available on the Legislature’s website at https://www. nassaucountyny.gov/5455/Redistricting for those interested in a more close-up look at each district.

Proposed reapportioned map from the Democratic Party. (Photos courtesy of NassauCountyGov website). Proposed reapportioned map from the Republican Party.

GARDEN CITY

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-4, Plaintiff AGAINST Charles Ferzola, Thea Ferzola, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 18, 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 1, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 59 Osborne Road, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 34, Block: 64, Lot: 229. Approximate amount of judgment $1,652,081.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604746/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website ( https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) 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”. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-087326-F00 74489 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#236828-NIN/CITY

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 21st, 2023, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 16th, 2023 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons

shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online.

Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 21st day of February 2023 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucoun tyny.gov/527/AnnualTax-Lien-Sale

A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 08th, 2023.

Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.

Dated: January 25, 2023

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER

Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the

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lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same.

Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.

The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and in-

terested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 25, 2023

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 2-1; 1-25-2023-2T-#237560NIN/CITY

MINEOLA

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-12N, V. SANTIAGO CARBALLO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final

Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 30, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-12N is the Plaintiff and SANTIAGO CARBALLO, 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 January 30, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 271 IVY STREET, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552: Section 35, Block 356, Lot 631: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WEST HEMPSTEAD, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 002645/2015. Leland Lewis Greene, 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#236630-NIN/MA

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SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. GESNER SEJOUR, et al, Defts. Index #611849/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 17, 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 2, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 35, Block 456, Lot 582-584. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

ELLEN DURST, Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99998 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#236631-NIN/MA

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SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Barbara Abdirkin NYS Attorney General any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said Margaret Stiglitz, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained

A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at Office of the Public Administrator, 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on February 8, 2023, at 09:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of MARGARET STIGLITZ, should not be judicially settled.

[X] Further relief sought (if any):

1) Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $2,585.06 pursuant to SCPA 2309(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the Office in the amount of $517.01 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);

2) Fixing and determining the attorneys’ fees of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorneys for Petitioner in the amount of $30,000.00 and disbursements in the amount of $331.63, for a total of $30,331.63, of which $5,331.63 has been paid and $25,000.00 of which remains unpaid;

3) Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C. in the amount of $6,000.00 of which $0.00 has been paid and $6,000.00 of which remains unpaid;

4) Releasing and discharging the surety;

5) Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Margaret Stiglitz, decedent, should said

alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship;

6) Granting such other and further relief as to the court is just and proper; and that process be issued to all necessary parties who have not appeared to show cause why the relief requested should not be granted; and that an order be granted directing the service of process pursuant to the provisions of SCPA Article 3 upon such persons named in Paragraph (6) whose names or whereabouts are unknown and cannot be ascertained or who may be persons on whom service by personal delivery cannot be made.

Dated, Attested, and Sealed, December 2, 2022 (Seal)

HON. MARGARET C. REILLY Surrogate s/DEBRA KELLER LEIMBACH

Chief Clerk

Richard T. Kerins

Signature of Attorney Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC

Firm Name 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530

Address (516) 538-1111 Telephone rkerins@mmkolaw.com

Email (optional)

NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney.

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CBA COMMERCIAL ASSETS, SMALL BALANCE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2, Plaintiff -against- MARIS GORDON AND PETER GORDON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated September 8, 2020 and entered on September 22, 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 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Mineola, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described

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as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the westerly line of Willis Avenue and the northerly line of Grant Avenue; being a plot 104.68 feet by 50 feet by 104.80 feet by 50 feet. SBL# 9-409-462

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 199201 WILLIS AVENUE, MINEOLA, NY

Approximate amount of lien $1,215,390.28 plus interest costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 3762/2014. ELLEN N. SAVINO, ESQ., Referee Dorf Nelson LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 555 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 2-8-1; 1-25-18-2023-4T#237230-NIN/MA

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GENNARO SANTELLA and FATIMA P. BONILLA, Defendants.

ursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 2 , 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, on the North Side steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 28, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., premises known as 352 WELLINGTON ROAD, MINEOLA, NY 11501. 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 Mineola, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 9, Block: 274, Lot: 1332. Approximate amount of judgment is $650,718.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 609691/2017.

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.

JO , s , Referee

oach in, C , Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 2-15-8-1; 1-25-2023-4T#237472-NIN/MA

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS

ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 21st, 2023, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens

on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 16th, 2023 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. -20 re uires a 00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also re uires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 21st day of February 2023 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucoun tyny.gov/527/AnnualTax-Lien-Sale

A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 08th, 2023.

Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon reuest, accommodations such as those re uired by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office pon re uest, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. ated January 2 , 202 ASSA CO

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Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the

County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.

owever, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same.

Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss et se , with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate owever, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.

The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained

by the County Treasurer as li uidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding,

1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid re uirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. ated January 2 , 202 ASSA CO

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NEW HYDE PARK

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Notice of formation of REC SI A I C Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY(SSNY) on 11/24/22. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 55 Diamond St, Elmont, NY 11003. Pur-

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pose: any lawful act. 1-25-18-11-4-2023; 12-2821-2022-6T-#236479-NIN/

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST CLOTAIRE PIERRE LOUIS, MARGO PIERRE LOUIS A/K/A MARGO PIERRE-LOUIS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered March 30, 2016, 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 1, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 200 WALDORF AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Elmont, Town of empstead, County of assau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 428, Lots 42 to 47. Approximate amount of judgment $698,075.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003953/2010. 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”. Mark S. Ricciardi, s , eferee ross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-209418 74280 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#2 2 - I

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STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU SC A ATIONAL TRUST COMPANY IN ITS CAPACITY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE

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OF AAMES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2005-2, V. FANNY E. FERNANDEZ, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

O IC IS GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of oreclosure dated June , 20 , and entered in the Office of the Cler of the County of Nassau, wherein SC A ATIONAL TRUST COMPANY IN ITS CAPACITY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE

O O O S OF AAMES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2005-2 is the Plaintiff and FANNY E. FERNANDEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public

auction AI O S I at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, O SI S S, 00 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January , 202 at 2 0 , premises known as 364 CARNATION AVE, FLORAL PARK, NY 11001: Section 32, Block 510, Lot 15: 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 FLORAL PARK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 022490/2009. Gerald Gardner right, s - eferee. 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.

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ON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN ELMONT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006395/2015. Mark Ricciardi, s - eferee obertson, 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.

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-WMC3, MORTGAGE ASS- O CTIFICATES, SERIES 2006WMC3, Plaintiff, vs. PAMELA BEDEAU, ET AL., Defendant(s).

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STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTO A O O S O O

EQUITY ASSET TRUST 200 - O I ASS- O C I ICATES SERIES 2006-3, V. AUSTIN RICKETTS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE O IC IS

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of oreclosure dated October 17, 2016, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS S O A O O S O O I ASS S 200 - O I ASS- O CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-3 is the Plaintiff and AUSTIN RICKETTS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN O S I at the ASSAU COUNTY SUPREME CO , O SI STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 1, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 15 MONACO AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 0032, Block 00697-00, Lot 00002: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THERE-

ursuant to an Order Confirming eferee eport and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 2 , 20 and an Order Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Extending Time to Sell duly entered on February 7, 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 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 398 Sapir Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 238 and Lot 138. Approximate amount of judgment is $959,005.62 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 005289/2013. 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.

Joseph e arco, s , Referee

Pincus Law Group, PLLC, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York 11556, Attorneys for Plaintiff 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#2 - I

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SURROGATE’S COURTNASSAU COUNTY PROBATE CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

By the Grace of God Free and Independent File No.2022-1521

To John Andrejkovics, Mark Andrejkovics, Diane Demes, Marilyn Bull, Jeffrey Andrejkovics and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said CLARA STAMPEL aka CLARA ANNA STAMPEL , deceased, and if any of the said above distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained.

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A PETITION having been duly filed by ran attanzio, residing at 990 First Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on Feb. 22, 2023 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of CLARA STAMPEL aka CLARA ANNA STAMPEL , lately domiciled at 1150 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square.NY ,admitting to probate a Will dated September 24, 2012 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of CLARA STAMPEL aka CLARA ANNA STAMPEL, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that X Letters Testamentary to FRANK LATTANZIO

Letters of Trusteeship to Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to Further relief sought (if any)

HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate Dated, Attested, and Sealed, 12/7/22 (Seal)

Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk

This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto ou have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you.

Name of Atrorney: Frank Lattanzio Esq

Address 1143 Hempstead TPKE, Franklin Square NY 11010

Phone No. 516-354-7688

A TRUE COPY OF THE WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS CITATION

Notice: 22NYCRR 207.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, 2005-6, Plaintiff AGAINST ROZANNA BEAUMONT, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 25, 2018, 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 1, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 115 Arthur Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being the Incorporated Village of South Floral Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 32, BLOCK 347, LOT 15, LOT 16, LOT 17 AND LOT 18. Approximate amount of judgment $762,159.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008592/2008. 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”. Leland L. Greene, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-117158 74416 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#236831-NIN/NHP

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Notice of formation of JIRRY Beverages Co., LLC. Articles of organi ation filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y (SSNY) on 3/17/21. Office ocation assau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served he ost Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is United States Corporation Agents, INC 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. The principal business address of the LLC is 58 Sobro Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580

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TY OF NASSAU, COUNTY ACQUISITIONS LLC, Plaintiff, vs. KEVIN TASEEM SCOTT, PERSONALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF KATHERINE SIMS SCOTT, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 18, 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 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 581 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Westbury, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 10, Block 69 and Lot 300. Approximate amount of judgment is $17,092.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 606963/2020. 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.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee

Robert Bichoupan, P.C., 175 East Shore Road, Suite 270, Great Neck, New York 11023, Attorneys for Plaintiff 2-1; 1-25-18-11-2023-4T#236875-NIN/NHP

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

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WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/ B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against SURINDER S. GHOTRA A/K/A SURINDER GHOTRA, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 18, 2019, 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 15, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 112 Hillside Boulevard, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Sec 8 Block 35 Lot 85. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of New Hyde Park, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $649,604.12 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index o 602785/2018.

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this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated November 7, 2022. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. GRACE BILELLA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming eferee s eport 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 at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1067 Mirabelle Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. 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 45, Block 2 and Lot 82. Approximate amount of judgment is $437,918.85 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 001885/2017. 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.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq.,

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 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.”

Larry H. Weiss, Esq., Referee NY201700000152-2 2-1; 1-25-18-11-2023-4T#237009-NIN/NHP

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU– THE MONEY SOURCE INC., Plaintiff,

-against- ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GEORGE BATES AKA GEORGE S. BATES, DECEASED; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ARTHUR ANTHONY BATES, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE BATES AKA GEORGE S. BATES, DECEASED; CRAIG BATES, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE BATES AKA GEORGE S. BATES, DECEASED; SHARRON GREEN AKA SHARRON BATES, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE BATES AKA GEORGE S. BATES, DECEASED; ROBIN PINKNEY BATES, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE BATES AKA GEORGE S. BATES, DECEASED, if he be living and if he be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint; BRENDA LEE BATES, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE BATES AKA GEORGE S. BATES, DECEASED; PATRICIA ALTHEA BATES, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE BATES AKA GEORGE S. BATES, DECEASED; EDWARD S. BATES, SR., AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE BATES AKA GEORGE S. BATES, DECEASED; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10,” said names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, intended to be possible tenants or occupants of the premises, or corporations, persons, or other entities having or claiming a lien upon the mortgaged premises; Defendants - Index No. 611980/2021 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. 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, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (THE MONEY SOURCE INC) AND FILING THE ANSW ER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. Dated: November 7, 2022 Filed: December 7, 2022. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 182 Bedford Avenue, Garden City Park, NY 11040. Dated: December 19, 2022 Filed: De, 2022 Greenspoon Marder LLP., Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Meir Weiss, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 (No Service by fax) Please respond to Cypress Cree Office rade Centre South, 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 3436982 2-8-1; 1-25-18-2023-4T#237359-NIN/NHP

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on ebr ary 21st, 2023, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by ebr ary th 2023 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 21st day of February 2023 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucoun tyny.gov/527/AnnualTax-Lien-Sale

A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before ebr ary th

Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.

Dated: January 25, 2023

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such

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proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.

The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding,

1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 25, 2023

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 2-1; 1-25-2023-2T-#237560NIN/NHP

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NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-KS7, Plaintiff AGAINST OMAR GONZALO DEMARIA, SANDRA ERMELINDA PRATAVIERA; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 25, 2017, 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 6, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 46 ELM DRIVE, NEW HYDE

PARK, NY 11040. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at New Hyde Park, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 8, BLOCK 211-9, LOT 109.

Approximate amount of judgment $334,608.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008376/2014.

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”. Original Sale Date: January 17, 2023.

MARK ELLIOT GOIDELL, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00298262 74887 1-25-2023-1T-#237579-NIN/ NHP

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Notice of formation of ELL AESTHETICS LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/11/2023

Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 135 E Cherry St., Floral Park, NY 11001.

Purpose: any lawful act.

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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.”

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20064, V. MAGALY CLAVIER, ET AL.

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LB BLUEBIRD, LLC SBMUNI CUST FOR, Plaintiff against STEPHANIE DACUS A/K/A STEPHANIE T. DACUS, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Law Office of ichael hrenreich PLLC, 555 Willow Ave., Suite 105, Cedarhurst, NY 11516.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 4, 2021, 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 2:30 PM, all that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York, the Premises known as 270 Grand St., Westbury, NY 11590. Sec 11 Block 503 Lot 5. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $13,225.81 plus interest, fees, costs and attorneys fees.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 615663/2018. The foreclosure sale will

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 18, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-4 is the Plaintiff and MAGALY CLAVIER, 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 101 HILLARY LN, WESTBURY, NY 11590: Section 11, Block 387, Lot 20:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS

THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE AT WESTBURY, 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 # 004258/2009. Giulia Palermo, 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#237229-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY

OF NASSAU U.S. Bank N.A., as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. 2006-WMC1 Asset Backed ass- hrough Certificates, Series 2006-WMC1, Plaintiff AGAINST Renu Kapoor; Mayank Kapoor a/k/a Mayank S. Kapoor; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 6, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 16, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 11 College Lane, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, and East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 45 Block 401 Lots 25A and 25B. Approximate amount of judgment $936,783.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 000609/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792 Dated: December 15, 2022 74519 2-8-1; 1-25-18-2023-4T#237061-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against SHEILA MILLER, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANDREA BEDFORD A/K/A ANDREA AGNES BEDFORD A/K/A ANDREAS BEDFORD A/K/A ANDREAS AGNES BEDFORD, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 30, 2019, 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 17, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 3 Hommell Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Sec 37 Block 462 Lot 147. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $806,878.10 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions

of filed Judgment Index o 005021/2016. For sale information, please visit www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default.

Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 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.”

David Dikman, Esq., Referee NY-73000135-16 2-8-1; 1-25-18-2023-4T#237269-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF WESTBURY TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT

ROLL

NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 1406, the Assessor of the Village of Westbury has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Village of Westbury for the Tax Year 2023-2024, that a copy there of has been filed with the undersigned, the Clerk of the Village of Westbury, at this office located in the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York, where it may be seen and examined by any person interested therein from February 1, 2023 during business hours until the 21st day of February, 2023, and that on such date the Board of Review will meet to hear complaints between the hours of 2:30p.m. and 6:30 p.m., in relation to assessments at said Village Hall.

LEGAL NOTICES

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, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 2/28/2023 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 871 Park Avenue, Westbury, New York 11590, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Westbury, Town Of North Hempstead, Nassau County, State Of New York. Section 11 Block 109 Lot 18 And 19

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $645,069.97 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index 9412/2015

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

Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 01/03/2023 File Number: 17-300290 LD 2-15-8-2; 1-25-2023-4T#237383-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

BY

ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHRISTINA R. KIERNAN VILLAGE CLERK/ TREASURER 1-25-2023-1T-#237381-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-E, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-E Plaintiff, Against JESULA DESULME, NEPHTALIE SOUFFRANT Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/16/2019, I, the

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 21st, 2023, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 16th, 2023 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at:

State of the Town address, and I want to thank the League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset for all their hard work presenting this time-honored tradition. I am excited to share all the ways

my administration has been hard at work putting our residents first.”

For those interested in attending the luncheon, there is a $45 charge per person. Check-in will begin at 11:15 a.m., with

lunch starting at 11:45 a.m. The deadline for registration is Jan. 20. For those interested in attending the luncheon, pay online at www.lwvofpwm.org or call 917-2701340. For those wishing to solely attend the

Town of North Hempstead, or dial (516) 869-6311 if you are calling from outside the Town.

by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead Town Board Adopts Organics Management Plan To Reduce Food Waste

North Hempstead Town Board Adopts Organics Management Plan To Reduce Food Waste

Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board unanimously adopted an organics management plan to reduce the flow of wasted food, which will in turn reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help feed the hungry, at the most recent board meeting. The plan was developed in collaboration with the Town’s Climate Smart Communities Task Force as part of the Town’s Climate Action Plan and utilizes the U.S. EPA Food recovery hierarchy to prioritize food waste prevention, donation, and diversion.

Food waste creates carbon dioxide and methane that contributes to climate change. The goal is to create awareness and shift behavior, leading to a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment for North Hempstead residents.

The Town’s Organic Management Plan focuses on three core areas:

• Prevention strategies such as smart shopping, storage, and repurposing food

• Encouraging donation of excess food to

local food banks

• Hands-on education and tools for home composting, as well as local community composting resources to divert food scraps from landfills and combustion facilities

The Town has devoted a section of North Hempstead’s website to food waste including an inventory of local food banks and helpful tips and resources, launched a “Food Waste Free Friday” campaign on the North Hempstead’s Facebook page and will continue their popular home composting program in the spring.

The Town’s Organics Management Plan also references a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation law that went into effect

The town plan uses the US EPA Food recovery Hierarchy to prioritize solutions: #1 prevent, #2 donate, #3 divert. (Chart from the United States Environmental Protection Agency)

in 2022 requiring Designated Food Scrap Generators (DFSG) or businesses and institutions that generate two tons or more of food scraps per week, to comply with donation requirements or both donation and recycling (composting/recycling facility) requirements. As commercial composting services become available in North Hempstead, the Town will play an active role

in educating local businesses and large food generating institutions of this law.

Residents can access the Town’s Organics Management Plan along with tools and resources to reduce food waste at NorthHempsteadNY.gov/ClimateAction

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

LEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 21st day of February 2023 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucoun tyny.gov/527/AnnualTax-Lien-Sale

A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 08th, 2023.

Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative

formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.

Dated: January 25, 2023

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork

TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the

Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.

The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be

established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any

other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder

to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 25, 2023

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 2-1; 1-25-2023-2T-#237560NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury for the year 2023/2024 will be filed in the office of the Village Clerk, 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, on February 1, 2023, where it may be seen and examined by any person during regular business hours until Thursday, February 16, 2023.

FARA A. GAERTNER

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR/ VILLAGE CLERKTREASURER

Dated: January 20, 2023 Williston Park, NY 1-25-2023-1T-#237613-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION

of limited liability company (LLC). Name: RKJ Oceanside LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/09/2023. 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 38 Bedford Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 3-1; 2-22-15-8-1; 1-25-20236T-#237616-NIN/WBY

—Submitted

Composting and using a rain barrel are two great ways to help the environment from your own backyard. (Photo from the Town of North Hempstead website)

Plaudits Accumulate For Coach Ross

According to Clive Walters of 2C2W, “To be eligible for the award, coaches must have made an outstanding contribution to their sport and have demonstrated a commitment to coaching education.”

FRANK RIZZO

frizzo@antonmediagroup.com

Donald Ross has influenced and shaped countless lives in four decades of coaching track and cross country at Westbury High School.

In addition to numerous championship titles, his charges have won full scholarships to an impressive list of schools: Dartmouth, Hampton, Indiana, Marshall, Penn State, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Albany, South Carolina and Syracuse. Many of his squads have been recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association as Scholar-Athlete Teams for achieving a 90 or better team average.

These coaching achievements have not gone unrewarded. His peers in the Nassau County Coaching Association named him the “Coach of the Year” several times. He earned a “Coaches Special Recognition Award” from U.S.A. Track & Field—Long Island division.

This past November, Ross was presented with the “World Coaches Award” at the 2C2W World Coaches Day Awards gala at the Jericho Terrace. A press release stated that 2C2W, formed in 2010, “is an enterprise with one of the most successful youth track and field teams in the Northeastern United States. 2C2W has produced 26 AllAmerican athletes in track and field over the past five years.”

The certificate of appreciation praised Ross for being a “mentor, guide, friend and role model, and you exemplify all of these traits. In recognition of all your hard work as a coach and motivator in making your athletes perform to the best of their abilities, this award is a small gesture of appreciation for your dedication to your craft.”

In addition, the veteran coach was chosen as Grand Marshal of the high school’s homecoming parade.

A biography in the homecoming day program noted that the Texas-born Ross moved with his mother, Jerlean Ross, sister Patricia Denice and brother Gary Wayne to Westbury at a young age. He was a standout football and track athlete at Westbury High School, graduating in 1974. He minored in coaching at Wilberforce University in Ohio and started at Westbury High School as a substitute teacher. Encouraged by the principal and athletic director at the time, he began as an assistant track and field coach. In 1981, he took the head coaching position.

The program, after listing his numerous outstanding athletes, noted that he “helped

to make Westbury a nationally known and respected program in the sphere of high school track and field.” It added that Ross has served the district as “a dedicated and exemplary security guard since 1996. Mr. Ross is committed to motivating student/ athletes to reach their full potential and achieve lofty goals at Westbury High School and for some at the collegiate level as well.”

In an interview with Anton Media Group after being named the county’s “Coach of the Year” in 2014, Ross said, “On my team we’re looking for kids who are doing well academically as well as athletically. Education is our bread and butter because a solid education and a diploma and a degree can mean a good job.”

In the same article, Westbury Athletic Director Doric Capsis praised Ross for being “dedicated to the sport of track and field 365 days a year.”

“His philosophy, which I wholeheartedly agree with, is to provide the students with competitions beyond the league meets which will challenge our athletes and bring forth their greatest achievement,” said Capsis. “He does not rest on past accomplishments nor does he allow his teams to do so.”

Read a longer version of this story at www.nassauillustrated.com.

Mayor Taps Boylan To Succeed Liotti

FRANK RIZZO

frizzo@antonmediagroup.com

Westbury Mayor Peter Cavallaro said that there were a number of people qualified to succeed Thomas F. Liotti as village justice.

“But I only considered one candidate,” he said to laughter, holding up a finger as he faced a large audience filling up village hall on Jan. 6, before the village trustees meeting.

They were there to observe the installation of Westbury resident and attorney Dana Boylan, selected to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Liotti, who had held the position since 1991. She is expected to run for a full term in the village election to be held on March 21.

Wendy Liotti appeared on behalf of her husband to hail Boylan’s appointment. The longtime judge had fallen and was in rehab and “he’s doing very well,” she assured the audience.

Quoting her husband’s words, Liotti congratulated Boylan and affirmed she would continue the tradition started by his predecessor, Judge John Molloy, to make the court “a model to be emulated throughout New York State.”

In a press release, Cavallaro called Boylan, “an outstanding lawyer and public ser vant,

who has committed her life to the law, criminal justice, and youth issues. She has served the village in several capacities, and the Sherwood community in the past as past president of the Sherwood Civic Association. She has a demonstrated commitment to the law and to the community that will make her an excellent village justice.”

According to a press release, “Boylan is a former Nassau County assistant district attorney who served under three successive DAs— Dennis Dillon, Kathleen Rice and Madeline Singas—from 2005 to 2018. She then went on to serve as Director of

Youth Services for Nassau County and she currently serves as the deputy director of the Department of Human Services in Suffolk County. Boylan has been a member of the board of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, the NYS Association of Youth Bureaus and the United Way of LI and has participated in the Nassau Bar Association Westbury Middle School Mentoring Program and other philanthropic, professional and community organizations.”

Boylan was also an officer in the Westbury Arts Council and became a member of the village’s zoning board.

Cavallaro talked about the importance of judicial temperament, stating, “What it means is [having] someone who’s going to be dispassionate but compassionate at the same time. Who’s going to apply the laws [in ways] that are fair for everybody that appears before her. And everybody who knows Dana knows that she’s even-keeled and she has the perfect temperament to sit on the bench.”

Boylan expressed gratitude to her friends, colleagues and supporters, and thanked Cavallaro for the appointment and praised him for having kept Westbury a prosperous village.

She called Westbury “an important community in Nassau County. It’s filled with a spirit of inclusion. Its motto is ‘A Community for All Seasons’ and consequently it’s a community for all people.”

She mentioned the various boards and civic organizations and how they all work together to make Westbury what it is.

“To have the year end in this way with this momentous happening is hugely important for me,” she emphasized.

She concluded, “I plan to be a justice that you can be proud of. I plan to ensure that I’m fair and respectful of our laws and honor the reason why Mayor Cavallaro chose me to make me the third village justice.”

Read a fuller version of this story at www.nassauillustrated.com.

Donald Ross holds his “World Coaches Award” at the 2C2W World Coaches Day Awards gala at the Jericho Terrace in Mineola. (Contributed Photo)

Dana Boylan is sworn in as new village justice by Mayor Peter Cavallaro as husband Carl looks on. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

Old Westbury Women’s Soccer Team Earns Honor From United Soccer Coaches

The SUNY Old Westbury Panther Women’s Soccer Team was named a winner of the 2022 College Silver Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award by United Soccer Coaches, the largest soccer coaches’ organization in the world, with more than 30,000 members.

Of the more than 2,600 teams playing men’s and women’s soccer across the five levels of collegiate competition in the sport nationwide, only 117 men’s and women’s teams received either the Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze version of the College Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award.

Teams honored at the platinum level went an entire season without a player or coach receiving a yellow card or red card. Teams honored at the gold (1-10%), silver (11-30%) and bronze (31-50%) levels are based on a percentage calculated by the total number of cards received by players/coaches divided by the team’s total number of games played.

“This is a wonderful team award,” said Head Coach Betty Bohringer. “To be recognized is really impressive and is a fantastic testament to the quality of the skills and competitive discipline of our players, the culture of our program and the high character our students display.”

Lenore Walsh, athletic director. “This national recognition highlights the commitment to competitiveness and sportsmanship we expect our Panther student-athletes to exhibit every day.”

North Hempstead Polar Plunge Returns To North Hempstead Beach Park On February 4

Fifty teams claimed the Silver Award alongside SUNY Old Westbury.

“High standards, disciplined play, and remarkable comradery are hallmarks of our teams,” said

The United Soccer Coaches is an organization of American soccer coaches founded in 1941. It is the largest soccer coaches’ organization in the world, with more than 30,000 members. It offers training courses for both beginning and experienced coaches and a wide range of award programs. Rare among sports organizations, it serves its sport for both men/boys and women/girls.

Special Olympics New York, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board would like to remind you to join the hundreds of others who will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” on Saturday, February 4 for the 2023 Annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

“I am so happy to announce the return of the polar plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park on February 4. Over the last year, I have steadfastly worked hand in hand with representatives from Special Olympics New York to bring to fruition the triumphant return of this polar plunge, as it had been cancelled for the last few years due to the pandemic,”

Herricks Recognizes Swim Team At January Board Meeting

Supervisor DeSena said. “Special Olympics New York is a fantastic organization that changes lives through the joy of sport, and I am proud that North Hempstead will once again partner with them on this event to make it a success and raise funds for these outstanding athletes.”

— Submitted by SUNY Old Westbury

Garden City Pool Now Hiring Lifeguards For The Summer

Brave souls with warm hearts will run, jump, and dive into the chilly waters of Hempstead Harbor to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with the plunge at 11 a.m.

Lifeguards are needed for the upcoming pool season. If you are interested in a lifeguard position at the Garden City Pool for this summer, please contact Steve Espey, Recreation supervisor, at 516-483-2525.

At the Jan. 5 Herricks Board of

Each winter, Special Olympics Polar Plunges are held throughout the country to attract thousands of thrill seekers to engage in a worthy and exhilarating fundraising

This Polar Plunge will help to provide year-round sports training and competition in over 22 Olympic-style sports for more than 31,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities living in New York, giving them continuing opportunities at no cost to them or their

families.

For more information, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

by the Town of North Hempstead

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course At Michael J. Tully Park

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board have announced a 4-week lifeguard certification course that will be held at Michael J. Tully Park beginning March 6. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a special deep-water skills test at Eisenhower Park on Saturday, March 18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Individuals ages 15 and older can sign

up for the American Red Cross Blended Lifeguard Training Course. Those who register must pass the pre-test requirements to participate in the class. Admission will be on a first come, first serve basis. After passing the pre-test, participants must pay a $325 fee to cover the course, book, and class materials. The pre-test will be held on Monday, February 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Upon the conclusion of the course,

participants will have the opportunity to register and take the Nassau County Lifeguard Certification Test.

Additionally, the Town is also seeking lifeguards to join the North Hempstead team at one of its six aquatic facilities. Lifeguards can work at an indoor facility, or outside at either pools or a waterfront venue, and they will have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer months.

The positions offer a competitive salary and access to Tully Pool for swim training. All applicants must have the appropriate lifeguard certification from Nassau County and possess a current CPR/AED certification.

For more information on lifeguard positions, pre-test requirements, or the course, please call 516-739-3055.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

— Submitted by the Village of Garden City

The 2022 Panther Women’s Soccer Team, winners of this year’s College Silver Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award from United Soccer Coaches. (Courtesy of SUNY Old Westbury)

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Education meeting, the board congratulated and recognized the varsity swim team for their outstanding season and for finishing third in the New York State Swimming Championships. Pictured L-R are Herricks Board of Education Trustee Brian Hassan, Vice President Henry Zanetti, President James Gounaris, Katie Yee, Natalie Wu, Ellie Wu, Isabella Chang, Kayra Patan, Kailey Simons, Herricks Varsity Swimming and Diving Head Coach Danielle Sullivan, Herricks Athletic Director Jim Petricca and Trustees Juleigh Chin and Nancy Feinstein. Students missing from picture: Cathy Chang and Jayden Lai. (Courtesy of Herricks Public Schools)

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