The Nassau Observer 11/23/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Dropping Of The Roses Keeps The Memory Alive

Pearl Harbor Day given its due via longstanding memorial event

DAVE GIL de RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

When the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service made a surprise military strike on the United States at the naval base at Pearl Harbor at 8 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 1941, more than 180 U.S. aircraft were destroyed, 2,403 Americans were killed and 1,178 others were wounded. Until September 11, 2001, it was the deadliest attack on American soil. Eight-plus decades later, the Long Island Air Force Association (LIAFA) will be hosting its annual “Dropping of the Roses” Pearl Harbor Memorial Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 7, an event the LIAFA has been hosting for the past 26 years at the American Airpower Museum at Farmingdale’s Republic Airport. Col. (ret.) Bill Stratemeier will serve as the master of ceremonies, a role he’s played since LIAFA took on hosting these festivities and one he takes very seriously.

“It’s all about honoring the sacrifice of what Tom Brokaw called The Greatest Generation—the soldiers who fought in World War II,” Stratemeier explained. “We can never forget the bloodshed and sacrifice of the men and women in our armed services in protecting our freedoms as we know them today and every conflict since.”

The seed for Dropping of the Roses dates back to 1970, when it was started by the late Joseph Hyrusko. A military medic serv ing on the U.S.S. Solace as the Pearl Harbor attack was gone around him, Hyrusko’s good fortune meant the hospital ship he was aboard wound up not getting attacked. To that end, he spent the next 48 hours sav ing 200 to 400 people, including diving into the water to rescue 15 trapped sailors from the nearby sunken U.S.S. Oklahoma. Years later, Hyrusko would recount hearing other seamen who were stuck in this underwater tomb tapping out S.O.S. signals on the hull of this bombed vessel. It’s a sound he said would haunt him to his dying days. Hyrusko’s experience that day inspired him to hop into the cockpit of his own plane on December 7, 1970, load up with American Beauty roses—one for each year passed of the Pearl Harbor attack and fly over the Statue of Liberty, where he’d unload them at the exact time of the attack—12:55 p.m.,

New York time. While Hyrusko passed away in the cockpit of his plane in the mid1980s, his gesture lives on. The current Dropping of the Roses memorial features plenty of patriotic fervor, ranging from

“God

“Taps”

or the museum are announced as being deceased. This pomp and circumstance even includes the Navy tradition of ringing a bell for each name read. And while a number of local dignitaries are on hand to lend support, making the ceremony all the more special is the attendance of a number of World War II veterans. For a very long time, LIAFA invited members of a local Pearl Harbor Survivors Association to attend with the peak number showing up to be around 14. Over time, this special group of veterans has died off and with ered away.

“Over the years, the Pearl Harbor Survivor Association would always go down to their local waters wherever their chapter was and throw a wreath into the water on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day,” Stratemeier said. “They were getting to be frail and elderly and it was getting too cold to be out doing that, so we invited them to our ceremony. This will be either the third or fourth year in a row now where we’ll have World War II veterans at our ceremony. This year we’re going to have two guys who are 100 years old and I think the youngest guy is 96. We try to get younger generations there, but it’s hard. We’re talking to an older audience— all gray-haired and bald people.”

The dearth of awareness about this Day That Will Live in Infamy does give cause for concern about the day and its importance in history.

“It slips further and further into the recesses of our mind with each generation that comes along,” Stratemeier said. “My father is still alive. He’s 96 and he was at Okinawa. But for the most part, you talk to people they know of somebody and it’s their father or grandfather who is now deceased. You have to depend on those experiences to keep all this alive and to keep it going.”

By the time the pilot is ready to take off, he will have had 81 American Beauty roses (including one extra white rose for 9/11) blessed by a chaplain and handed to him by a Navy corpsman. And while Stratemeier has been the host of Dropping of the Roses for nearly two and a half decades, the solemnity, emotion and patriotism of the even never get old for the 26-year Air Force man.

“People love it and we love doing it,” he said.

The public is welcome to attend the “Dropping of the Roses” Ceremony on Dec. 7. Free admission is between 10:30 a.m. and noon. After 12 p.m. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, $10 for kids 5 to 12. No tickets or pre-registration necessary.

Pearl Harbor survivors at the Dropping of the Roses ceremony. (Photos by Walter Geary)

Honoring Pearl Harbor survivors.

Color Guards VVA 82.

Navy Personal presenting American Beauty roses for a blessing.

the singing of “The National Anthem” and

Bless America” to a the reading of a psalm and a moment of silence observed as

is played in honor of veterans and people directly related to the LIAFA

MTA Alerts Customers To Holiday Season’s Upcoming Gridlock Alert Days

Customers encouraged to take advantage of fare discounts

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is reminding customers that public transit is the best way to travel during the upcoming holiday season – especially on the upcoming Gridlock Alert days. As more and more riders return to the transit system, the MTA is ready to take customers to the region’s diverse array of events including the Grand Central Holiday Fair and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) designates the days expected to experience the heaviest volume of traffic as Gridlock Alert days. On those days, drivers are strongly advised to use alternative modes of transportation including subways, commuter railroads and buses. The first Gridlock Alert day of the holiday season was Wednesday, Nov. 16, which will be followed by 13 more days through the end of 2022.

“The MTA provides the most econom ical and convenient means of traveling throughout the year, especially during the holiday season when traffic increases and people are out and about,” said New York City Transit President Richard Davey. “And with more trips comes more opportunities for riders to tap their way to free rides with OMNY’s ‘Lucky 13’. There’s no easier way to get around the city and region than on public transit.”

“Riders across the metropolitan area should enjoy everything the city and region have to offer during the holiday season – not sit in endless traffic,” said Metro-North Railroad President and Long Island Rail Road Interim President Catherine Rinaldi. “The MTA will get you to your destination safely and smoothly, and with the coming holiday attractions, commuter rail riders can plan their trips and purchase their tickets all in one place with the MTA TrainTime app.”

Gridlock Alert days are:

• Wednesday, Nov. 23

• Wednesday, Nov. 30

• Thursday, Dec. 1

• Friday, Dec. 2

• Tuesday, Dec. 6

• Wednesday, Dec. 7

• Thursday, Dec. 8

• Friday, Dec. 9

• Tuesday, Dec. 13

• Wednesday, Dec. 14

• Thursday, Dec. 15

Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) riders can plan their trips with the MTA TrainTime app. TrainTime provides a one-stop app to find train schedules, purchase tickets, view seat availability, track trains in real time, and

more. TrainTime offers everything needed for a smooth ride, all at riders’ fingertips.

Riders are reminded to take advantage of numerous fare deals the MTA is offering. Those traveling via the LIRR and MetroNorth within New York City during off peak hours can purchase a CityTicket at a discounted rate. Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road riders can also purchase a 20-trip ticket which offers a 20% discount off comparable 20 peak one-way fares. These tickets are valid for 60 days.

Those traveling via subway and buses can utilize the “Lucky 13” fare capping feature when tapping with OMNY more than 12 times in a seven-day period, Monday through Sunday. OMNY has also expanded to Reduced-Fare customers, allowing for even more customers to join the “Lucky 13” program.

For real-time service updates and information, customers can use the following options:

MYmta app – Customers who use the comprehensive MYmta smartphone app will see real-time travel information for all MTA services all in one place.

TrainTime app - The MTA launched a totally revamped TrainTime app as the new one-stop app for commuter rail customers in the region on both Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, showing all train schedules for 30 days in the future.

new.mta.info – The “Service Status” box at new.mta.info is always the definitive source for the latest status for each line.

Live Subway Map – The Live Subway Map shows the real-time position of trains,

planned service changes at any given time, highlights accessible stations, and much more.

MTA Weekender – Customers can sign up for the “MTA Weekender,” a weekly digest of major weekend service changes throughout the transit system.

Twitter – Twitter users can follow @MTA, @NYCTSubway, @NYCTBus for service updates and customer service support.

0000020– Customers can chat with NYC Transit via WhatsApp. Riders can receive customer service support in their native lan guage through the help of Google Translate.

For those who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 511. Connecticut customers should call 877-690-5114. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use their preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the MTA at 511.

—Submitted by the Metropolitan Transit Authority

Free Drive-In Holiday

Experience Coming To Town This

December

Oyster Bay Town

announce that the town will once again bring back the Drive-in Holiday Experience, featuring free family entertainment for Town residents. The event will be offered Dec. 9, 10, 11 and 12 at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. Registration opened online Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.

“The town’s free Drive-in Holiday Experience will feature festive lighting displays, a walk-thru holiday village featuring the Massapequa Chiefettes, special appearances by friends from Arendelle and the North Pole, and will feature many children’s favorite snowman in Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” said Supervisor Saladino. “This event is open to town residents only, with registration beginning online at www.oysterbaytown.com/ holiday, at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14.”

Residents must create an account on

the town’s portal to register. The portal will open at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14, at which time residents can set up an account and select a time slot to reserve on either Dec. 9, 10, 11th or 12th. Time slots will be available late afternoons and evenings on each day. Only one time slot reservation per family is permitted.

“Youngsters interested in getting their letters to Santa can bring them to our Holiday Experience as well,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “We will have a mailbox set up, and the town will forward letters to Santa at the North Pole. Letters that include the child’s name and return address will receive an answer from Santa.”

For more information on this year’s Drive-in Holiday Experience, visit www. oysterbaytown.com/holiday. Registration for the event will remain open until all time slots are filled. Residents can contact 516-797-7925 for more details.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Skip the traffic and take the Long Island Rail Road. (Photo courtesy BlastOButter42 via Wikimedia Commons)

Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh

Bethpage Hall Of Fame Welcomes Eight New Members

After a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bethpage Educational Foundation brought back its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Oct. 22. The Bethpage Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of alumni and staff. Bethpage central and building administrators, board members, faculty, community members, alumni and loved ones gathered in the Bethpage High School gymnasium for the special event to honor eight new Hall of Fame inductees.

Bethpage High School senior Gabriella Conte performed the National Anthem at the start of the ceremony and Superintendent of Schools David Schneider welcomed the distinguished guests. Retired Bethpage Superintendent Terrence Clark and Board of Education President and Bethpage Educational Foundation board member James McGlynn spoke to the crowd about the significance of the evening and how the Bethpage Educational Foundation provides meaningful assistance to the educational program in the Bethpage Schools.

Kevin Fullerton, principal at John F. Kennedy Middle School, and Nicholas Jantz, principal at Bethpage High School, shared how the foundation’s support has enhanced student learning in their buildings.

During the induction portion of the ceremony, Clark invited each Hall of Fame inductee to the podium to receive their Eagle trophy and to speak about their memorable experiences in Bethpage. They spoke about how honored they were to earn a place in the Hall of Fame and expressed how special Bethpage was to them. The following eight inductees were honored throughout the evening:

Anne Marie Marrone Caliendo –Bethpage High School, Class of 1989

Terrence Clark –

Superintendent of Schools/Social Studies Teacher, Retired

Dr. Philip Coniglio –Bethpage High School, Class of 1992

Sal Greco –Bethpage High School, Class of 1956

Anna Israelton –Board of Education Trustee

Lt. Colonel, Michael McCaffery –Bethpage High School, Class of 1984

Cary Rosoff –Bethpage High School, Class of 1973

Elizabeth Skrypek –Bethpage High School, Class of 1972

All attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner which was served by Bethpage High School’s national honor society members. To close out the evening, a raffle was held where attendees received great prizes.

Members of the Bethpage High School National Honor Society volunteered at the Bethpage Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner.

Eight individuals were inducted into the Bethpage Hall of Fame on Oct. 22.

Bethpage Superintendent of Schools David Schneider (left) congratulated retired Bethpage Superintendent of Schools Terrence Clark for being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

2022 Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Philip Coniglio spoke highly about his time as a student in Bethpage.

Central and building administrators from the Bethpage Union Free School District showed their support at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner.

Plainview Water District Makes Mark At Take Back Day

Three hundred pounds of expired/unwanted medications properly disposed of to keep from entering community’s aquifer

The Plainview Water District (PWD) successfully hosted its fifth annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day and collected more than 300 pounds of unwanted or expired medications. These medications will now be disposed of properly in order to prevent them from making it into the community’s sole-source aquifer for drinking water. This district has now collected and properly disposed of more than 1,400 pounds of medications since it began this annual event five years ago.

“We are pleased to offer this opportunity to POB residents for the past five years,” PWD Chairman Marc Laykind said. “The turn out that we see each year shows that there is a need for a service like this in our community. The District is proud and looks forward to continuing to serve and work with residents to come together and protect our shared environment and water supply.”

When someone improperly disposes of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, such as flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away in the garbage, there is a likelihood that the medications’ contents will ultimately make their way into the community water ways and water supply. If there is an elevated presence of toxins from pharmaceuticals in the groundwater, the district will have no choice but to invest in expensive treatment systems so the contaminants can be removed before they reach customers’ homes.

“Each year, the Plainview-Old Bethpage community continues to join us in participating in our annual Pharmaceutical Takeback Day to help us protect our water source,” PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader said. “The district is grateful for the continued community-wide involvement and support, as this event would not be successful without it. We thank all of those who participated this year, for helping us protect our environment and water ways with the proper disposal of these medications.”

This year’s Pharmaceutical Take Back Day was once again held in partnership with the Nassau County Police Department. This anonymous, contactless drive-thru event included social distancing and safety protocols which helped the District bolster participation. The event was held at the PWD headquarters at 10 Manetto Hill Rd, on Saturday, Oct. 22.

“Protecting our shared environment from these potentially harmful substances requires a collective community effort,” PWD Commissioner Amanda Field said. “For the past five years, the POB community has continued to show up to participate in the proper disposal of these substances.

We continue to surpass the previous year’s collection totals and are thrilled to continue to offer this event annually. Thank you to all that came out to participate.”

For additional information about the Plainview Water District, visit www. plainviewwater.org or call 516-931-6469. Residents can also sign up to receive information by submitting their email address through the district’s homepage or following them on Facebook in order to stay up-todate with district activities and initiatives.

—Submitted by the Plainview Water District

Hicksville Water District Hosts Second Annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day

Residents safely dispose of unused and expired medications

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) hosted its second annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Oct. 22, encouraging residents to dispose of unused and expired medications in their homes through a safe, contactless drive-thru event. The event provides the community with a safer alternative to flushing these medications down the drain, which can ultimately force them to end up in our water supply. Altogether, residents came out to dispose of approximately 100 pounds of pharmaceuticals, allowing them to not only protect our water, but also to get these potentially harmful materials out of their homes.

“A significant aspect of the Hicksville Water District’s ability to provide our residents with the highest quality of water available is protecting our supply,” HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi said. “Pharmaceutical Take Back Day empowers our community to help us along in that mission, as it enables them to dispose of their unused medications in a safe and simple manner. Not only does this prevent these potentially dangerous substances from entering into our water supply, but it also helps residents get them out of their homes as winter approaches. We thank our neighbors for coming out in support

of this event and we greatly look forward to seeing them again next year.”

The improper disposal of medications poses a threat to Long Island’s single-source aquifer, as it opens up the possibility of foreign contaminants entering our water supply. One of the most common forms of improper disposal of these substances is flushing them down

the drain or toilet, putting them on the fast track to contaminating our water and forcing water providers to increase the amount of treatment needed in order to make water safe for human consumption. Residents actively take a stand against this by participating in events such as the district’s Pharmaceutical Take Back Day.

—Submitted by the Hicksville Water District

From left: Plainview Water District Commissioners Marc Laykind and Amanda Field and Nassau County Police Officer

Kenny Brown at at Pharmaceutical Take Back Day 2022 (Photo courtesy of the Plain

From left: Hicksville Water District (HWD) Chairman Nicholas Brigandi (far left) and Commissioner Karl Schweitzer were joined by HWD Clerk Tabitha Schillinger, Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker, HWD Clerk Joe Marasco and Nassau County Police Activity League Officer Sean Gaddy in collecting approximately 100 pounds of unused pharmaceuticals, preventing them from entering into the water supply. (Photo courtesy of the Hicksville Water District)

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THURSDAY, NOV. 24

Thanksgiving At The Milleridge Inn “The Bird is the Word and our Birds are the Best. Make the reservations and we will do the rest.” With Thanksgiving around the corner, save time in the kitchen and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the Milleridge Inn, 585 No. Broadway in Jericho. Dinner will be served from 12 to 4 p.m. Reservations are required. Enjoy the Sit Down Prix Fixe, which is $62.95 for adults and $32.95 for children ages 2 to 12 (free for children 2 and under). For the Grand Buffet, the price for adults is $35.95 (children under two are free). Visit www.milleridgeinn.com for more information.

MONDAY, NOV. 28

English Language Learners Classes

Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, through Dec. 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 1:30 p.m. Literacy Nassau provides services for adult learners in need of improved skills in basic and intermediate English and literacy for speakers of all languages. Registration required.

In-person program at Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. No fee. Email jdaprile@literacynassau.org or call Literacy Nassau to schedule a registration appointment at 516-867-3580.

Monday Movie: Vengeance (2022)

A city-slicking radio talk show host from New York learns about the unsettling tale of a murdered young woman, a girl he once had a one-night stand with. Determined to learn the truth, he ventures to the American southwest in pursuit of clues that could yield the identity of her killer. Starring B.J. Novak, Isabella Amara, Nathaniel Augustson, Grayson Berry and Eli Bickel. (Rated R; 94 minutes) Location: Community room. No registration needed, firstcome, first-served. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.hicksvillelibrary.org, email adultprogramming@hicksvillelibrary.org or call 516-931-1417, ext.124. Hicksville Public Library,

169 Jerusalem Ave.

Adult Program: Fresh Starts & New Beginnings With Marla 6 p.m. Join an open discussion with Life Coach Marla Matthews for a fresh look at the possibilities the future holds. No registration required. This program is in-person. No fee. Call 516-731-5728 for more information. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

residents. Location: Room C/D. For more information, visit www. farmingdalelibrary.org or call 516-249-9090.

TUESDAY, NOV. 29

Farmingdale Library Cinema: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. No registration required. Rated: PG; 115 Minutes Stars: Lesley Manville and Isabelle Huppert. A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. Preference given to United Farmingdale School District #22 residents. Location: Room A/B. Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd. For more information, visit www.farmingdalelibrary.org or call 516-249-9090.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30

English Language Learners Classes

always of hadn’t with United

Author Talk: Kate Swenson 7 to 8 p.m. Online registration began Nov. 14. A virtual interview and Q & A visit with Kate Swenson, author of Forever Boy: A Mother’s Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy. When Kate Swenson’s son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of having the perfect family life. She hadn’t signed up for life as a mother raising a child with a disability. Preference given to United Farmingdale School District #22

Yoga 5:30 p.m. Virtual Yoga classes will run on Tuesdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20. Yoga is a system of total body development. The physical postures will enhance muscle tone, flexibility, strength, and balance. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom. us/meeting/register/tZcqdeqqrjovHdcBKvAM3z5ivns2Isj1wbIE

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Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, through Dec. 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 1:30 p.m. Literacy Nassau provides services for adult learners in need of improved skills in basic and intermediate English and literacy for speakers of all languages. Registration required. In-person program at Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. No fee. Email jdaprile@literacynassau.org or call Literacy Nassau to schedule a registration appointment at 516-867-3580.

Faster, Easier Method Of

Turkey This Season

LAUREN FELDMAN

The holidays are fast approaching and for many of us, preparations have already begun. Often central to the proceedings is the question of food; is it time to send a pre-order slip to a local restaurant? Or will the meal be prepared at home this year? For those in the latter category, the holiday season pres ents an annual challenge of time management, as dish after dish is produced under a tight schedule. The result is a wonderful dinner for guests and family to enjoy, but a hard day—or days—of work leading up to it.

Since the turn of the 19th century, turkey has been a staple of the holiday meal. Many of us go the traditional route, a slow-and-steady oven roast. For a smaller bird, this might be a

two- or three-hour process. For a larger-sized turkey, a full roast can take up to four or five hours.

To compensate, home cooks wake at dawn to put the turkey in the oven—or even prepare the

night before—to ensure the star of the meal will be ready in time. This is well and good for those who truly enjoy the process, but for those of us who just wish we could speed things up, there is

another cooking method worthy of consideration: spatchcocking.

Spatchcocking is a preparation style which has gained household popularity in recent years. It stems from the “butterfly” meth od, which involves preparing poultry by slicing it nearly in two but leaving the parts connected. The basics of spatchcocking are as follows: Turn your turkey breast-side down on a cutting board. With kitchen shears, cut first along one side of the backbone, then along the other. Remove the backbone and open the bird like an upside-down book, with the cut end face-down and the skin face-up. Flatten your bird, then season as desired and it is now ready to cook. What are the benefits of the spatchcock method? Perhaps most important is the time factor. By more than doubling its surface area, spatchcocking a turkey cuts the average cooking time by up to 75 percent. This means less time hovering in the kitchen and more

time with family and friends (or some extra sleep that morning).

Spatchcocking also achieves a more even cook because the meat is flatter in the oven, unlike a traditional roast which requires readjustment of the bird and oven temperature. And unlike the more delicate butterfly method, spatchcocking was designed for those with ordinary supplies and skills. It is an easier, more feasible method for the typical home cook who does not have high-end supplies.

The method does come with a notable shortfall. Spatchcocking produces a slightly drier dark meat than a traditional tur key, as this is the meat which traditionally rests in the juices at the end of the roast. So, if you have a preference for extra juicy dark meat, this is likely not the method for you. However, if given a chance, the spatchcock method might just prove to be both a time and energy saver this holiday season.

Night On The Town Tasting Event Benefits Michael Magro Foundation

The Michael Magro Foundation was delighted to be the beneficiary of “A Night on the Town,” a tasting event hosted by Warriors for a Cause on Oct. 24. More than 350 attendees turned out to network, enjoy tasty offerings displayed by nearly 30 local restaurants, vineyards and bakeries to honor Paul, Terrie and Marc Magro, the forces behind the Michael Magro Foundation.

A Night on the Town, which was held at Mineola’s Jericho Terrace, featured music, raffles, auction items, and of course, an abundance of generously donated foods. Laughter and conversation filled the venue’s rooms as attendees reveled in the ability to gather in person and enjoy the many tasty food and drink offered. The highlight of the evening was the honoring of the Magro family for their work with the foundation, all done in the name of Michael, their son/ brother who lost his battle to cancer at age 13. Warrior for a Cause presented the Magros with a check for $71,000, proceeds from the evening and reflective of the event’s success.

The foundation, which held its own remarkably successful tasting event, an Evening of Tasting & Giving, until the start

of the pandemic, is grateful to have been approached by Warriors for a Cause, a 501c3 volunteer run organization that raises money for several local not-for-profits, charities and foundations. Founded in 2013, this charitable group of like-minded men and women came together to form an ever-broadening social circle that helps support causes close to their hearts.

Michael Magro Foundation Vice President/Co-Founder Terrie Magro, expressed her appreciation to all those who supported the outing. “What a remarkable

evening, filled with new friends and old friends alike. Paul, Marc and I are just so pleased and grateful to everyone involved with Warriors for a Cause, as well as our supporters who came out for this event. All of you made this evening possible and ensured the foundation’s ability to continue helping families with a child battling cancer as they try to navigate this chaotic time. We are so grateful to have all of the Warriors for a Cause become part of the Michael Magro Foundation family.”

Sponsors for the 2022 outing include Gold Sponsor for the Night on the Town is Americana Manhasset. Silver Sponsors for the event are East End Group and Lalezarian Properties. Bronze Sponsors include Black Dahlia Floral & Event Design, Bulovas Restorations and the Edward Smith Mineola Lions Club.

The Michael Magro Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by Paul and Terrie Magro to honor the life of their son Michael, who passed away from leukemia at age 13. The foundation works with the Cancer Center for Kids at NYU Langone Long Island Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Cancer Division, and others— NYU, Cohen’s and Stony Brook—pediatric

specialties where treatment of chronic diseases is ongoing, as well as with children’s hospitals throughout Florida, Texas, Oregon and California. New hospitals in states throughout the nation are partnering with the foundation to provide services to their youngest patients. Core programs offered are Life Essentials [helping families struggling financially during their child’s treatment with non-medical expenses]; Project SOAR [providing support for childhood cancer patients, families, students and teachers when the child returns to school following a long illness]; and Bonding With Baby [helping siblings of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) communicate and bond]. In partnership with The Spencer Foundation, the Michael Magro Foundation offers Operation Playcation, an initiative providing inpatient pediatric hospital patients with new PlayStation units and games.

Visit www.michaelmagrofoundation.com or email info@michaelmagrofoundation. com for more information on the Michael Magro Foundation or to support the foundation with a tax-deductible contribution.

—Submitted by the Michael Magro Foundation

From left: Paul Magro, Patricia Palmeri, Marc Magro, Terrie Magro and Roy DeMarco (Photo courtesy of the Michael Magro Foundation)

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand recently announced that the town’s massive ‘Cruise-Thru’ Toys for Tots Collection Drive will take place at John Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date is Sunday, Dec. 4). In partnership with the United States Marine Corps and Optimum, the Town is collecting toys to help families and those less fortunate throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season. In addition to the ‘Cruise-Thru’, collection boxes are located at town facilities through Dec. 14.

Saladino said, “The Toys for Tots Drive has long been a huge success under the leadership of the U.S. Marine Corps, especially here in the Town of Oyster Bay, as just last year we collected over 20,000 toys for Long Island children. I encourage all of our residents who are able to donate to this amazing cause, as the Toys for Tots Drive helps ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness.”

The ‘Cruise Thru Holiday Toy Drive’ will provide residents an excellent way to con tribute directly to the cause and help bring

a smile to a child’s face this holiday season. Additionally, the event will feature an appearance by Santa Claus, and a drop box where kids can drop their letters to Santa off at. Letters dropped off with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday.

“Toys for Tots sends a message of hope to less fortunate children who otherwise wouldn’t be receiving presents this holiday season,” Hand said. “I urge residents, who can, to donate new unwrapped toys to any of our drop-off locations. By making a donation, you can help ease the financial burden of families hardest hit by the effects of the coronavirus this holiday season.”

Toys for Tots Collection Boxes are located at the following locations:

Oyster Bay Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay; Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa;

Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage.

For more information, visit www.oyster baytown.com or contact Councilman Tom Hand’s office at 516-624-6309.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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Thanksgiving Greeting

John Adams, second President of the United States, sent a mov ing letter to Francois A. Van der Kemp, who was one of the Dutch radical leaders of the Patriot Party. Van de Kemp was also a minister and publicist who gave the Patriot movement a Christian tint in his blazing speeches. I quote the following from Adams’ letter to Van der Kemp:

“I will insistthe Hebrews have [contributed] more to civilize men than any other nation. If I was an atheist and believed in blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations … They are the most glorious nation that ever inhabit ed this Earth.

The Romans and their empire were but a bubble in com parison to the Jews.They have

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return for the mystery by which we live. Who is worthy to be present at the constant unfolding of time? Amidst the meditation of mountains, the humility of flowers—wiser than all alpha bets—clouds that die constantly for the sake of God’s glory, we

are hating, hunting, hurting. Suddenly we feel ashamed of our clashes and complaints in the face of the tacit glory in nature. It is so embarrassing to live! How strange we are in the world, and how presumptuous our doings! Only one response can maintain us: gratefulness for witnessing the wonder, for the gift of our

unearned right to serve, to adore and to fulfill. It is gratefulness which makes the soul great.”

It would have been so easy for the pilgrims of 1621 to focus on what they didn’t have. Yet, their story reminds us that any moment is one to focus on what we have been given and to say thank you for it. Each day in this week of Thanksgiving and beyond—we say the words of the Psalmist Hodu—Give thanks to our Creator for it is good.

As we sit to eat our turkey (which in modern Hebrew is the same word—hodu), may we know just how good is our bounty and how great is our blessing. We should celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving EVERY DAY and through our behavior, we will show our unlimited appreciation to the true Source of all our blessings.

Seven Tips For Choosing Your Health Benefits For 2023

BY PHILLIP FRANZ

Amid higher inflation, you may be looking at ways to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your well-being and budget in mind.

Annual or open enrollment season is here—a time when more than 19 million people in New York state and millions of Americans across the country will have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance plan for the coming year.

Open enrollment is a good chance to review how often you’re using health services and decide whether you’ll stick with the plan you’ve got or switch to another being offered. It’s also an opportunity to assess your overall care costs to ensure you’re choosing a plan that will work best for next year’s budget.

Enrollment timing: For people with coverage from their employer, open enrollment typically happens for two weeks sometime between September and December. Medicare members can enroll or make changes to coverage from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Most selections made will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

Here are seven tips to help in choosing a health plan through work, the Exchange Marketplace or Medicare:

1Consider all your options. Take time to understand and compare the benefits, services and costs of each plan, so you can figure out which will work best for you. A good first step may be to watch a quick refresher video on health insurance lingo, including premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance and out-ofpocket maximums.

Medicare members: As you weigh your options, ensure you’re familiar with the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. If you need a review, visit www. MedicareEducation.com—an online resource with answers to

questions about eligibility, plan choices, cost basics, prescription coverage and more.

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Check your prescription benefits. Knowing how to get the most out of your prescription benefits may help you manage costs. For example, check into discounts and lower-cost alternatives, including generics, which may be available. You may also be able to fill your prescriptions at a participating network pharmacy or with home delivery by mail—two more money-saving options.

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Don’t forget about specialty benefits. Additional benefits, such as dental, vision, hearing or critical illness insurance, are often available and may contribute to overall well-being.

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Medicare members: Some plans offer virtual mental health care with a $0 copay, including UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage.

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Look into wellness programs. Many health plans offer incentives that reward you for taking healthier actions, such as completing a health survey, exercising or avoiding nicotine.

Medicare members: Many Medicare Advantage plans also offer gym memberships and wellness programs for members at no additional cost.

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Anticipate next year’s health expenses. If you’re expecting a significant health event in the next year, such as surgery or the birth of a child, compare the differences in plan designs for that specific situation, including any out-of-pocket costs.

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Consider a plan with virtual care services. If you’re busy or just prefer connecting with a doctor from the convenience of your home,

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Talking About Weight With Your Kids

The holidays are here and it’s not un common for people of all ages, including children, to pack on extra pounds. The sugary treats and heavy meals are abundant and many kids tend to be less active during the colder weather.

Regardless of the season, it’s always a good time to talk to your kids about healthy eating—especially with many adults and children alike having put on weight from stress eating and pandemic inactivity.

Sadly, being significantly overweight is common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the per centage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s. Today, nearly 1 in 5 school age U.S. children and young people (6 to 19 years) is considered obese. When you factor in those who are considered overweight but not yet obese, the figure rises to 31 percent.

Why the dramatic increase? Behavior and habits are the most likely factors, with tech nology playing a big role. Many families have become sedentary, with TV, computers and videogames as the culprits. Both kids and parents are often modeling these behaviors.

Of course, shaming a child for being over weight is never appropriate. Approach the issue as a family topic rather than focusing on an individual child. The message should be that we all need to eat more healthy foods like fruit, vegetables and lean proteins and less fatty, fried or sugary foods so we feel better and have more energy.

Here are some guidelines when broaching the subject of weight with your children, as per recommendations from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Foster open dialogue. Encourage your kids to share their thoughts and feelings about body image. When children discuss feelings about weight, be sure to listen and acknowledge that the feelings are real. Explain that people come in all different shapes and sizes, and you love your child no matter what.

Don’t make negative comments. Judging your own body or your child’s can result in lasting detrimental effects to your child’s body image and relationship with food. Set a good example for children in the way you talk about your own body as well as others.

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Medicare members: Most Medicare Advantage plans provide access to virtual care, which can be an easier, more affordable way to talk with doctors about common health issues on a smartphone, tablet or computer.

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Take action. Children learn fast and they learn best by example. Teach children habits that will help keep them healthy for life. Look for ways to spend fun, active time together.

Avoid the blame game. Never yell, scream, bribe, threaten or punish children about weight, food or physical activity. If you turn these issues into parent-child battle grounds, the results can be harmful. Shame, blame and anger are setups for failure.

Talk with your healthcare provider. If a health professional mentions a concern about your child’s weight, speak with the professional privately. Discuss specific concerns and ask for suggestions on making positive changes in your family’s eating habits and activity levels.

Seek advice. Look for a registered dietitian with a specialty in pediatric weight management. Many hospitals and clinics have comprehensive programs with edu cation and activities for both kids and adult family members that may be covered by your health insurance plan.

An important final note: If you are among the Long Islanders whose financial issues make it difficult to access healthy, fresh foods, don’t despair. Community Solidarity shares nutritious food to those in need, with 50 per cent of that being fresh produce. Visit www. communitysolidarity.org to find out more.

Dr. Sue Cohen is the director of Clinical Services at Right from the Start at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, the leading children’s mental health agency on Long Island. Visit www.northshorechildguidance.org to learn more.

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PARENTING PLUS

BY JANET BURNS

The Garden City Trojans field hockey team has a history of success, and this year’s team has kept their record of success intact.

In the 2022 fall season, goalie Mackenzie Wehrum, our November Athlete of the Month at Anton Media Group, contributed a lot toward making that happen, according to her coaches and teammates.

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Athlete Of The Month: Mackenzie Wehrum, Field Hockey

After a strong season in goal with a .91 save percentage, Wehrum had three shutouts in the post season and allowed only two goals, guiding her team to the New York State Finals. Her outstanding play earned her all-tournament honors.

On Thursday, November 3, Wehrum’s shutout helped her team to claim the Long Island Championship this season, a title which the Trojans have held for the past seven out of eight years (with 2020’s Covid-impacted season being the exception.)

During this year’s playoffs, Wehrum only allowed two goals, and clocked over 40 saves, as well as a 0.15 GAA.

“Since I stepped on the field my freshman year of high school I have only fallen in love with the sport more

as the years have gone by. I have done whatever I could through the years to play as much as I can and I have done just that. I am determined to make myself a better player not just for myself but for the teams that I am on. I am determined that when I do eventually get to play field hockey in college to work hard to better myself for my future team and coaches,” Wehrum said in her NCSA college recruiting profile personal statement.

Scheduled to graduate this spring, Wehrum won’t have too long to wait before her college playing career begins. She has already committed to playing for Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, where she’ll enroll as a freshman for the 20232025 school year.

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Mackenzie Wehrum, a field hockey goalie for the Garden City Trojans, is our Athlete of the Month for November.

NE W YORK ISLAN DERS LEGENDS NIGHTS

The Islanders are a storied franchise thanks to many legendary players. For the 50th Anniversary season, celebrate the eight alumni whose numbers hang in the rafters. The first 10,000 fans at each of the eight Legends Nights will take home a commemorative bobblehead.

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‘Tis The Season For Cooking

Nothing brings people together quite like food, especially home cooking. Here are some of the newest and bestselling cookbooks on the market, just in time for the holiday season.

1. Go-To Dinners by Ina Garten

Even Ina Garten, America’s most-trusted and beloved home cook, sometimes finds cooking stressful. To make life easy she relies on a repertoire of recipes that she knows will turn out perfectly every time. Cooking night after night during the pandemic inspired her to rethink the way she approached dinner, and the result is this collection of comforting and delicious recipes that you’ll love preparing and serving. You’ll find lots of freeze-ahead, make-ahead, prep-ahead, and simply assembled recipes so you, too, can make dinner a breeze.

In the first-ever cookbook from TikTok star and social media sensation Nadia Caterina Munno—a.k.a. The Pasta Queen— is opening the recipe box from her online trattoria to share the dishes that have made her pasta royalty. In this delectable antipasto platter of over 100 recipes, cooking techniques, and the tales behind Italy’s most famous dishes (some true, some not-so-true), Nadia guides

you through the process of creating the perfect pasta, from a bowl of naked noodles to a dish large and complex enough to draw tears from the gods. Whether it’s her viral Pasta Al Limone, a classic Carbonara, or a dish that’s entirely Nadia’s— like her famous Assassin’s Spaghetti—The Pasta Queen’s recipes will enchant even the newest of pasta chefs.

4. Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman

5. Somebody Feed Phil The Book by Phil Rosenthal and Jenn Garbee

Phil Rosenthal, host of the beloved Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, really loves food and learning about global cultures, and he makes sure to bring that passion to every episode of the show. Whether he’s traveling stateside to foodie-favorite cities such as San Francisco or New Orleans or around the world to locations like Saigon, Tel Aviv, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, or Marrakesh, Rosenthal includes a healthy dose of humor to every episode—and now to this book.

Deb Perelman is the author of two best-selling cookbooks; one of the internet’s most successful food bloggers; the creator of a homegrown brand with more than a million Instagram followers; and the self-taught cook with the tiny kitchen who obsessively tests her recipes to make sure that no bowls are wasted and that the results are always worth the effort.

6. Better Homes and Gardens 100th Anniversary New Cook Book

Better Homes & Gardens celebrates its 100th anniversary with this expanded edition of the “red plaid” cookbook, a trusted staple in kitchens across America since 1930.

All-new chapters look back at the history of Better Homes & Gardens, including a “Behind the Kitchen Door” feature about America’s first test kitchen, and a “Then & Now” section comparing

3. The Woks of Life by Bill, Kaitlin, Judy and Sarah Leung

This is the story of a family as told through food. Judy, the mom, speaks to traditional Chinese dishes and cultural backstory. Bill, the dad, worked in his family’s Chinese restaurants and will walk you through how to make a glorious Cantonese Roast Duck. Daughters Sarah and Kaitlin have your vegetable-forward and one-dish recipes covered—put them all together and you have the first cookbook from the funny and poignant family behind the popular blog The Woks of Life.

original classics to updated recipes influenced by flavor and current food trends. With more than 1,000 recipes and a photo for each one, the book covers traditional dishes such as brownies and new fa vorites like cold brew coffee.

—Compiled by Christy Hinko

2. The Pasta Queen by Nadia Caterina Munno

Tilles Center

Eglevsky Ballet, Long Island’s premier ballet company and academy, presents its annual production of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker” starring New York City Ballet soloist Miriam Miller as the “Sugar Plum Fairy” and New York City Ballet principal Tyler Angle as the “Cavalier”.

The production also stars Fox Weather meteorologist (and Instagram and TikTok sensation) Nick Kosir as “Dr. Stahlbaum”, the father of “Clara,” the ballet’s protagonist. Eglevsky Ballet brings the beloved story to the Tilles Center stage with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning costumes, thrilling choreography and a cast comprised of more than 60 students and the company’s professional dancers. Eglevsky Ballet’s production is the longest, continuously running production on Long Island. Directed and choreographed by Executive Artistic Director Maurice Brandon Curry, Eglevsky Ballet’s produc tion tells the story of a young girl named “Clara” and how a mysterious gift from her godfather, “Herr Drosselmeyer” brings about an enchanted, fantastical dream. The Eglevsky Ballet has presented The Nutcracker as a holiday gift for children of all ages since 1961. This exciting pro duction is a vibrant representation of the trajectory in which Mr. Curry is leading the organization.

This year, the role of “Clara” will be danced by professional company member, Briana Laman. The “Nutcracker Prince” will be portrayed by professional company member, Ryan Cavaline. The central first act pas de deux in the prelude to “Waltz of the Snowlflakes” is usually danced by a “Snow Queen” and a “Snow King”. Mr. Curry has the music (his personal favorite in the ballet) performed by the characters “Clara” and “The Nutcracker Prince”. “Having this pas de deux danced by these two characters,” Curry says, “intensifies the connection between the two characters. We see the arc of their relationship and gives the opportunity for Clara’s dream to have a more poignant and personal effect on our audiences.”

This year, Eglevsky Ballet is partnering

with Birthday Wishes of Long Island to offer support assistance in their mission. Birthday Wishes provides a birthday gift and a “Birthday-in-a-Box” for children experiencing homelessness.

Jamie Rapfogel, the Director of the Long Island Branch states, “We are thrilled to partner with the Eglevsky Ballet and their holiday performance of The Nutcracker this December at the Tilles Center!

What a special way to allow the families we serve to experience the magic and delight that this event allows. Just like our mission, of Eglevsky Ballet providing birthday parties to children experiencing homelessness brings feelings of normalcy and joy so does the honor of watching the Eglevsky Ballet’s holiday extravaganza!”

Eglevsky Ballet is asking all who attend the performances to bring an unwrapped toy for boys and girls ages 1-17 to donate to Birthday Wishes.

Do not miss these performances of The Nutcracker with Long Island’s own Eglevsky Ballet at the Tilles Center on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. and on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Featuring live music provided by the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony and guest stars from New York City Ballet and television, it is a produc tion not to be missed.

Tickets may be purchased at the Tilles Center box office or through Ticketmaster.

Cheese Ball Dip

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

Hands down, dips and spreads make the all-time favorites list when it comes to appetizers, but as equally yummy as the finger food appetizer counterparts like deviled eggs, chicken wings, nachos and quesadillas. That said, dips and spreads are in a class of their own.

The list of possible ingredients is endless, although many have a standard base ingredient, a cream cheese or a sour cream. e added ingredients are wide-ranging too: anything from some of the more savory things like artichokes, avocados, bacon, mushrooms, olives,

yogurts and fruity mangoes and apples.

ey are so versatile and come in so many variations and easily complement any holiday, event or occasion. And when you are planning a party, your appetizer menu is one of the rst things you might consider, including some of the more

important to consider how easily the dip or spread transfers. Is it scoopable? Is it spreadable? Do you need a sturdy cracker or chip to pair with it? Which utensils are best-suited for the job? Is it served in a bowl or on a plate? Is it served warm or chilled?

Dips and spreads are always a crowd-pleaser. Here is one of my personal family recipes.

Cheese Ball

8 oz. cream cheese, softened ¼ c. chopped walnuts (or almonds or pecans) 1 Tbsp cooking sherry ¼ c. walnuts, toasted and chopped

In medium bowl, combine rst three ingredients. Shape into a ball and chill, covered for at least three hours. Roll in toasted walnuts to coat. Serve with crackers; Triscuit or any

Thoughtful Ways To Give Thanks

For many Americans, the holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude and spending quality time with loved ones. However, with inflation at 8.2 percent, more than half (54 percent) of consumers plan to spend less on holiday gifts this year. With this in mind, here is a list of three ways to show your loved ones how much you ap preciate them this holiday season—with out breaking the bank.

1. The average person spends five hours a week cleaning. Taking the initiative to clean up the dirtiest areas of your home will allow you and your loved ones to spend more time to

gift of peace of mind.

2. When we hear about selfcare, we often think of bubble baths and scented candles. However, 54 percent of people strongly agree that having a completely clean home is one of the most calming feelings. Surprising your loved ones with a clean home will help them relax without the bow.

3. Give the chef in your life a well-de served break by cooking and cleaning up afterwards. Not only will your loved ones enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal, but they will also be thrilled by the sparkling clean kitchen.

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Hit The Off Switch Bone Appétit!

Hit movie Home Alone

made waves about hapless holiday makers leaving their child behind. But in the real world, what gadgets are most likely to have been left on in the home when people head abroad?

The holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental. com have researched online for the most likely items in the home to be left on and come up with a checklist of things that need to be turned off before leaving the house.

As well as saving vital energy and reducing the risk of acci dents in your absence, these top tips will also help people save money during the current cost of living crisis.

The following steps can identify fire risks, other potential hazards and energy draining sources. But they point out not everything can be turned off, cit ing burglar and intruder alarms

which must be checked to see they are in good working order. Switch these things off before heading off on your travels:

Chargers

Unplugging chargers is a good tactic as they draw power into their power supplies constantly, so you can make an energy and cost saving.

Lights

You need to consider turning lights off, although weighing up if you will have a timer switch to factor in. Sometimes there are lights in the attic, garage or basement which are forgotten about and need to be turned off.

Modems and routers

By turning these off you can also prevent hackers from getting into your wifi as well as saving on power.

Heating

It’s a waste of money and energy to heat the house when you are away in the summer. Consider keeping the heating on very low if on holiday in the winter.

Kitchen appliances

Some of these are worth unplugging to save electricity and reduce the fire risk to your home. But not all—it would be unwise to turn off the fridge and freezer leaving you in a real mess on your return. Weigh up which appliances can safely be turned off.

Water

Locate the stopcock and turn off the water before leaving home on your holidays. It’s important as it will help prevent water leaks that can result in expensive floods and damage.

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The holiday season is the most wonderful time to celebrate with your friends and family, but also with your pets. A recent survey by the leading sustainable and biotech-driven pet food company, Wild Earth, shows that pet parents love including their furry friends on special occasions.

Do something special

Only 6.5 percent of pet owners don’t do anything special with their pets— which means a whopping 93.5 percent of you do.

Pets are truly part of our families, so it makes sense that they are involved in our celebrations.

Play dress-up

This year, grab a few sizes of your favorite holiday outfit. People everywhere are dressing their pooches up in their favorite acces sories and costumes. A little bow or Santa hat is the perfect addition to any pet’s wardrobe.

Photo shoot

Gathering the whole family for a photo takes divine intervention, but your pet is always ready to get their cute picture taken. A pet photoshoot is sure to make your pup the star of the holiday card.

Special meal

Bone appétit! The holidays are the time to try out new recipes and cook your family’s traditional favorites. You can whip up a special dish for your pet using clean, high-pro tein ingredients such as spinach, sweet potatoes, carrots and even cranberry sauce.

Buy a gift

Unwrapping presents isn’t just for our human family. Pets are part of your family too, so treat them to a special and healthy gift you know they will just love.

—Wild Earth

Jimmy Smits’ Fave Acting Influences

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

With a storied line of crime procedurals under his belt ranging from a guest shot on Miami Vice and a major role on L.A. Law to starring in NYPD Blue and the late lamented Bluff City Law, Jimmy Smits wasn’t looking to go back down that path. That is, until Emmy Award-winning producer and director William Finkelstein, who knew Smits from back in the L.A. Law/NYPD Blue days, hipped the native New Yorker to the project the former was working on for CBS. All it took was mentioning the neighborhood the show was going to be based in to catch Smits’ attention.

“William Finklestein and I were having conversations, because we keep in touch,” Smits shared. “He was getting ready to do a cop show and it kind of came on my radar specifically because of all the stuff that transpired during COVID-19 with regards to this kind of spotlight on law enforcement transgressions and all of that. I told him good luck with that and it was beautiful to have this woman’s voice as the driving force behind this particular precinct and the whole thing about community policing. Then he said it was set in

a section of New York called East New York that not too many people know about. I told him to stop right there because that was my Wonder Years place. When I came back from living a couple of years in Puerto Rico, I was going to school [in East New York]. Pretty much my junior high school, high school and first years of college were all in that neighborhood. That’s where my first child was born, when I started going to college and making the choice to become an actor. All of those things happened in East New York, so I have an affinity for it.”

Smits plays veteran two-star Chief John Suarez, who serves as a mentor to Amanda Warren’s Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood, whose character was recently promoted to head up East New York’s 74th Precinct. Rounding out the cast are a number of familiar faces (Rubin Santiago-Hudson’s officer Marvin Sandeford and Richard Kind’s Captain Stan Yenko) and new talent (Elizabeth Rodriguez’s Detective Crystal Morales and Olivia Luccardi’s officer Brandy Quinn). The driving narratives for East New York revolve around the complex relationship between

law enforcement and local citizens in a lower income community of color. The combination of a talented cast and character-driven storylines were irresistible to Smits with the title locale being the deciding factor.

“For me, if you don’t have the character element in [a project] then I don’t want to see it,” Smits explained. “The stars felt like they aligned in regards to what’s happening with law enforcement and what’s been happening in New York along with women empowerment and having a character who is really a strong voice. We’ve come up with this ensemble of actors that is really tight and wonderful, but the characters are really compelling, unique and they each have their own spin on [the storylines]. It felt like something I really wanted to be a part of. And also for my old neighborhood—to kind of give props to it and give back in a way. That’s why I’m on this show.”

Having fallen in love with the art of acting, Smits was more than happy to share those talents that helped shape his career trajectory.

Raúl Juliá (March 9, 1940 to October 24, 1994)

“He was a brilliant, sanguine force of nature in terms of his acting ability. But the fact that he came from the place that my moms came from and his first language was Spanish. And he loved the classics. All of those things influenced me in terms of making a choice and me being able to see him out there working like that. It influenced me with regards to becoming an actor myself. He’s tops on the list.”

James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 to present)

“He is somebody that has broken barriers and has an immense love for the theater. I admire the work he’s done on film and through the years, he’s had a sustaining career.”

Katherine Hepburn (May 12, 1907 to June 29, 2003)

Rita Moreno (December 11, 2011 to present)

“Both of them in terms of powerful women who have come

from minority/disadvantaged communities. Because of their ethnicity and gender, they’ve had to work twice as hard [to succeed]. That energy is fascinating to me.”

Peter Brook (March 21, 1925 to July 3, 2022)

“One day a director— who is very famous in the theater world named Peter Brook, came to this community group I was involved with as a kid. He had this international group of actors from Africa, a Nordic-looking woman, a Japanese kabuki actor and kind of created an international language of theater. [Ed. Note: International Centre for Theatre Research]. It fascinated me that theater has such power and it fermented for this teenager at the time—to see if I could really do this as a profession. A light went on in terms of the power of physicality, space and telling stories. That moment really influenced me. It’s like a marker for me.”

Gregory Peck (April 5, 1916 to June 12, 2003)

“I did this film called Old Gringo and it was another kind of marker for me. Greg became a mentor and a friend. He was someone whose activism, along with Jane Fonda’s, was something I looked at. Along with the way he carried his life and approached his feelings about the artist’s ability to enlighten while doing his work at the same time. It touched me in so many different ways.”

East New York airs on CBS on Sunday nights. Check local listings for times. Visit www. longislandweekly.com to read a longer version of this story.

From left: Darien Sills-Evans (Deputy Mayor Raymond Sharpe), Jimmy Smits (Assistant Chief John Suarez) and Amanda Warren (Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood) (Photo credit: CBS 2022)

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s easier to be sure-footed when you’re walking the stability of a known world. While there may be a lot that needs to change, when you think about all the systems and routines that have to go right to keep things marching along, you feel grateful for whatever is happening smoothly in this part of life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). e week goes well if you don’t get too wrapped up in winning. at would make your game tight and vulnerable to mistakes of tension. Back o and consider two ways to relax into your play. Pretend like you have so much advantage you’ll never run out, or imagine instead that you have no advantage and therefore nothing to lose.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s a good time for social strategizing. For instance, you may want to decide ahead of time what and how you will share with people. It is both kind and smart to consider the expectations of others. When in doubt, go for a pleasant state of neutrality. Avoid inspiring envy and controversy or giving people a reason to focus unhelpfully.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Financial demands seem a ordable when someone else is paying. Chores and maintenance go faster when done by others. As true as this may be, you still prefer to take care of things on your own. Your reward for this is that you become incredibly capable, con dent, vital, attractive, forward-thinking and unstoppable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll speak words of kindness if they come to you, but you don’t have to. e way you hold yourself open to the world, the nice things you think to yourself about the strangers passing by and the friendliness of your smile contribute more than you know to the spirit of gentleness that would ideally prevail in a better world.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). e act of creating a fantasy is like giving yourself a gift. e right fantasy can do more than entertain you. It can give you the clues about the life you might create for yourself. It can be the vision that shows you where you could go and pulls you into a future that would delight you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). is week’s to-do list contains items that are less than fascinating, but give them more attention than you think they deserve. ey have potential to advance you, perhaps delightfully so. It is the details -- the glorious, captivating details -- that will provide the magic of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). As much as you’d like others to focus on the same things that matter to you, it won’t happen often this week. ere are bene ts to the diverse energies, though. You’ll get more versions of the story, and multiple viewpoints will be interesting, broadening the scope of your project and causing you to learn more, and quickly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In the animal kingdom, there are not enemies, just creatures competing for resources. Humans tend to see the competition as sinister, and yet the same principle applies. Take moral bias out of the equation and you will see people in terms of what they need or want, not in subjective terms of good and evil.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are good at many things and great at something that is rare. Too much time has passed since you gave much-deserved attention to your talent. Use your exceptional gift this week, or at the very least, plan to use it soon, building the schedule, training or environment to make this possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have powers so terrifying and awesome you wouldn’t dare use them regularly. at would be like using a lightning bolt to do the work of a stapler. You don’t need to deploy these powers this week, though the thought will cross your mind. It’s a con dent feeling just to remember what you are capable of.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You embrace duty, knowing it’s not likely to change. People say it gets easier, but “it” actually remains about the same. What happens is that you get stronger, as well as smarter, more innovative and capable until one day, the task that used to make you sweat will be a piece of cake. at day is coming sooner than you think.

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It’s wonderful to know yourself this well. Past lessons braid together, and things you didn’t understand will suddenly start making sense in a way that applies directly to the main challenges of your life. New relationships are the e ervescence of the year, and though delightful and breezy, you’ll be surprised at how supportive these ties can be. Ask for the help you need to better position yourself in the professional realm. A mentor will be key. Also, a nancial issue will be set right.

was right. South would have made six clubs, scoring 1,370 points, whereas East would have gone down only three — 500 points — at six hearts doubled.

North’s seven-club bid is certainly questionable. He could have passed and left the decision to South, who was probably in a better position to

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judge whether to double or go on. But North feared that if the EastWest hands were as distributional as his own, East might make six hearts.

West led a heart, and South pro ceeded to make the grand slam despite his apparently certain spade loser. He ruffed the heart in dummy, drew two rounds of trump and then cashed five diamond tricks, discarding a spade from his hand. Two more rounds of trump, ending in dummy, brought about this posi tion: North

The lead of the ten of clubs from dummy left East with no recourse. If he discarded a spade, South would discard a heart; if he dis carded a heart, South would dis card a spade. Either way, South would win the last three tricks.

Note that an opening spade lead by West would have defeated the contract by cutting a critically important link between the North and South hands.

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Students recently heard personal stories of service and sacrifice at McKenna Elementary School in the Massapequa School District, which hosted a Veterans Day program. Throughout the morning, 40 retired and active members of the armed forces visited classrooms to share their experiences.

The special visitors were parents, grandparents and other relatives of McKenna students and represented all branches of the military. The veterans who attended served as far back as the Korean War. Many of the guests showed pictures, uniforms and equipment such as military backpacks and helmets.

Principal Dr. Lowry said that every classroom was visited by at least one veteran or active service member. During 30-minute question and answer sessions, students asked the guests about their military service, memories and post-military life.

“It was important for both the students and the veterans to experience,” Dr. Lowry said. “Students learned about the need to re spect and honor the service of our veterans. And it warmed the hearts of the veterans to

interact with the children and share their experiences in a positive way.”

McKenna’s lobby was transformed into a hall of heroes, which each grade designing patriotic artwork. Projects included a “Hats off to our veterans” display by

kindergartners, paper camouflage soldiers by second-graders, a red poppy field by third-graders and an American flag made out of red, white and blue paper links by the fifth grade.

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

McKenna Elementary School welcomed dozens of active and retired military personnel for its Veterans Day program on Nov. 10. (Photos courtesy of the Mass apequa School District)

Weston Webb visited his son Alex’s second-grade class to talk about his service in the military.

Veterans, representing all branches of the military, visited classrooms for question and answer sessions with students.

FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Harendra Singh a/k/a Harendra V. Singh; Ruby Singh; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 24, 2022 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 December 6, 2022 at 2:00PM, premises known as 25 South Violet Street a/k/a 25 Violet Street, Bethpage, NY 11714.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage formerly Central Park, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 46 Block 207 Lots 1, 2

3. Approximate amount of judgment $442,505.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 608915/2017. 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.”

John Kennedy, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: September 21, 2022 11-23-16-9-2-2022-4T#235617-NOB/FARM

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, A TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AC5, Plaintiff AGAINST LORRAINE C. TEMPIA, LORRAINE M. TEMPIA, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 04, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 12, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 42 MEROKEE PLACE, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected,

situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 48, Block 444, Lot 58, 59. Approximate amount of judgment $510,264.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002997/2017. 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”. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-003614 73564 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235671-NOB/FARM

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST RUBEN D. FLOREZ, ALBA PATRICIA ALVAREZ, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 29, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 13, 2022 at 2:00PM, premises known as 54 GRANT STREET, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 48, Block: 567, Lot: 21. Approximate amount of judgment $367,218.40 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #012773/2011. 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”. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-280993 73741

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-19, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-19, AND VARIOUS MORTGAGORS, Plaintiff, vs. NICOLA A. DIAZ AKA NICOLA DIAZ, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Order Consolidation Actions duly entered on April 11, 2017 and an Order Extending Time to Sell duly entered on October 3, 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 December 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 154 Woodward Parkway, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 48, Block 598 and Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment is $777,736.78 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 11713/2014. 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.

Kathryn N. Andreolli, Esq., Referee

Pincus Law Group, PLLC, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York 11556, Attorneys for Plaintiff 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235676-NOB/FARM

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST

Brandon Shauger a/k/a Brandon S. Shauger; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 18, 2018 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 December 13, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 18 Frank Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve-

ments erected, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 48 Block 270 Lots 409, 410, 411 412. Approximate amount of judgment $589,881.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010101/2015. 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) 430-4792

Dated: October 19, 2022 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235711-NOB/FARM

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REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU ELM CAPITAL LLC, Plaintiff - against - MARIA ROUSIANOS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 28, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 13th day of December, 2022 at 2:00 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.

Premises known as 55 Elm Ave., Farmingdale, NY. (Section: 49, Block: 56, Lot: 72)

Approximate amount of lien $6,057.21 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 605621/2021. The successful third-party bidder will be required to pay the Referee a deposit equal to 10% of the sum bid. The deposit must be paid by certified check or bank check made payable to the Referee. Cash will not be accepted.

Lisa Segal Poczik, Esq., Referee.

Joseph Ehrenreich, Esq. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 366 North Broadway, Suite 410 Jericho, NY 11753 Tel. 516-942-4215

Dated: October 18, 2022

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the

time of 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. 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. 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235721-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER 1, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 22-487 FARMINGDALE

ROBERT MASCIANA: (A) Variance to allow existing unroofed front porch and front platform with steps to grade having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing Florida room having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (C) Variance to allow existing 12.3 ft. by 8.3 ft. shed exceeding maximum height, having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing Florida room, rear deck and 12.3 ft. by 8.3 ft. shed exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Florgate Rd., 307.86 ft. N/o Henley Rd., a/k/a 26 Florgate Road, Farmingdale, NY

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11-23-2022-1T-#235825NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE: A compensation fund has been established to pay monetary claims to individuals who were either denied rental housing, on the bases of race, or who received misinformation about the availability of rental housing, on the basis of race, at Farmingdale Villas, LLC, 300

Genova Ct, Farmingdale, NY 11735. If you feel you have been denied rental housing, or received misinformation about the availability of rental housing, on the bases of race, by Farmingdale Villas, LLC, contact Farmingdale Villas, LLC, via US mail at 300 Genova Ct, Attn: Victims Compensation Fund, Farmingdale, NY 11735 to request a claim form.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Farmingdale Union Free School District Notice of Audit Report

Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the District for the period beginning on July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2022, have been examined by an independent public accountant and that the report and management letter prepared in conjunction with the external audit by the independent public accountant has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to Article 35 of the General Municipal Law, the District’s Board of Education may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of external audit and management letter prepared by the independent public accountant and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than 90 days after their presentation to the Board.

Dated: November 10, 2022

Farmingdale, New York Farmingdale Union Free School District

By: Mary E. Rogers District Clerk 11-23-2022-1T-#235958NOB/FARM

HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER 1, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-489

HICKSVILLE LIGHTHOUSE COMMONS, LLC Variance to install 3.7 ft. by 10 ft. illuminated wall sign on South side of building exceeding max-

imum number of wall signs per tenancy than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o N. Broadway, 790 ft. S/o Nevada St., a/k/a 200 N. Broadway, Hicksville, NY APPEAL NO. 22-490

HICKSVILLE

ROLANDO QUINONEZ

(A) Variance to allow existing canvas awning having less side yard setback, aggregate side yards, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Amend Specific Plans as presented for Appeal No. 21-233 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated January 6, 2022 and for Appeal No. 1734 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated February 16, 2017.

N/s/o Princess St., 50 ft. E/o Burns Ave., a/k/a 150 Princess Street, Hicksville, NY NOVEMBER 21, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11-23-2022-1T-#235826NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 008262/2014 COUNTY OF NASSAU Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 2 BEACON LANE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 Section: 45, Block: 371, Lot: 6

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs. MARGARET M. VERHAGEN A/K/A MARGARET VERHAGEN, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are un-

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known to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK DISTRICT COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY; NEW YORK STATE DE PARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; and “JOHN DOE” and “MARY DOE,” (Said names being fictitious it being the intention of plaintiff to des ignate any and all occupants tenants persons or corpora tions if any having or claim ing an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein Defendants o the above named Defen dants

YOU ARE HEREBY S D to ans er the omplaint in the above enti tled action and to serve a copy of your Ans er on the plain tiff s attorney ithin t enty days of the service of this Summons exclusive of the day of service or ithin thirty days after service of the same is complete here service is made in any man ner other than by personal delivery ithin the State he nited States of America if designated as a defendant in this action may ans er or ap pear ithin sixty days of service our failure to appear or to ans er ill result in a judgment against you by de fault for the relief demanded in the omplaint In the event that a deficiency balance re mains from the sale proceeds a judgment may be entered against you

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mort gage to secure the sum of $328,250.00 and interest, recorded on April 11, 2011, in Instrument Number 2011041100762 and in Liber 35930 at Page 69, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., cover ing premises known as BEACON LANE, HICKS VILLE, NY 11801.

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

NASSAU County is des ignated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is lo cated in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and com plaint 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 infor

mation on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

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

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Notice of formation of REM Arts and Productions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of the State of New York SSNY on 6 02 2022. Office located in Nassau County.

SSNY has been designat ed for service of process.

SSNY shall mail copy of any process against the LLC to 48 WRIGHT RD., ROCK VILLE CENTRE, NY, UNITED STATES, 11570.

Purpose: Any lawful pur pose.

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SUPREME COURT COUN TY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUST EE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST - ASS - A D CERTIFICATES, SERIES - laintiff vs ERT M CARRAGHER JR, A Defendant s ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale After In uest and Appointment of eferee duly entered on August I the un dersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the assau ounty Supreme ourt Supreme ourt Drive ineola on De cember at p m premises no n as eau mont Avenue assape ua

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land ith the buildings and im provements thereon erected situate lying and being in the o n of yster ay ounty of assau and State of e or Section loc and ot Approxi mate amount of judgment is plus interest and costs remises ill be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # his foreclosure sale ill be held on the north side steps of the ourthouse rain or shine ID- safety pro tocols ill be follo ed at the foreclosure sale If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns the ourt Appointed eferee ill cancel the sale ar icciardi s eferee riedman artolo road Street Suite e or e or At torneys for Plaintiff, Firm File o- - - - - -# - ASS

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU S an ational Associa tion as rustee J organ Alternative oan rustS ortgage ass- hrough ertificates laintiff AGAINST eslie hornton if she be

living or dead her spouse heirs devisees distributees and successors in interest all of hom and hose names and places of residence are un no n to laintiff et al Defendant s ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly en tered September I the undersigned eferee ill sell at public auction at the orth Side Steps of the assau ounty Supreme ourt at Supreme ourt Drive ine ola on December at premises no n as erric oad assape ua All that certain plot piece or par cel of land ith the buildings and improvements erected situate lying and being at assape ua in the o n of yster ay ounty of assau State of e or Section loc ot Approximate amount of judgment plus interest and costs remises ill be sold subject to pro visions of filed Judgment Index# he auction ill be conducted pursuant to the IDolicies oncerning ublic Auctions of oreclosed rop erty established by the enth Judicial District oreclosure Auctions ill be held ain or Shine Dominic illoni s ef eree

S egal roup f a Shapiro Di aro ara LLC

Attorney s for the laintiff ile rossing oulevard ochester e or -

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU I D NATIONSTAR A D A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 2 RHODE ISLAND A ASSA A

District: Section Block Lot

vs. JOHN F OLSEN AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOANNE S A A J A S A A

SEN, AS HEIR AND DIS TRIBUTEE OF THE ES TATE OF JOANNE OLSEN A A J A S

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIUBTEE OF THE ES TATE OF JOANNE OLSEN A A J A S any and all persons un no n to plaintiff claiming or ho may claim to have an inter est in or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action such

un no n persons being here in generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, name ly the ife ido husband ido er heirs at la next of in descendants execu tors administrators devisees legatees creditors trustees committees lienors and assignees of such deceased any and all persons deriv ing interest in or lien upon or title to said real property by through or under them or either of them and their respective ives ido s husbands ido ers heirs at la next of in descendants executors administrators devisees legatees creditors trustees committees lien ors and assigns all of hom and hose names except as stated are un no n to plain tiff; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL S I YORK STATE DEPART MENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND UR A D J D # through J D # the last t elve names being fictitious and un no n to plaintiff the persons or parties intended being the tenants occupants persons or corporations if any having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint Defendants o the above named Defen dants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your ans er or if the complaint is not served ith this sum mons to serve a notice of appearance on the laintiff s Attorney ithin days after the service of this summons exclusive of the day of ser vice or ithin days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you ithin the State of e or in the event the nited States of America is made a party de fendant the time to ans er for the said nited States of America shall not expire un til days after service of the Summons and in case of your failure to appear or an s er judgment ill be ta en against you by default for the relief demanded in the com plaint

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to se cure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on September 25, 2006, at Liber 31015 Page 635, of the Public Records of NAS SAU County, New York, covering premises known as RHODE ISLAND AV ENUE MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758.

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

described above.

NASSAU County is des ignated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is lo cated in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and com plaint 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 infor mation on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

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

Dated ctober ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff I A D S erchants oncourse Suite estbury -- - - - - -# - ASS

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUN TY OF NASSAU, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CER TIFICATEHOLDERS OF S I GAGE PASS-THROUGH SGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES - laintiff vs S D SSAI A Defen dant s ursuant to an rder on firming eferee eport and Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on Septem ber and a Short orm rder duly entered ctober I the undersigned eferee ill sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the assau ounty Supreme ourt Supreme ourt Drive in eola on December at p m premises no n as estlane Drive lainvie All that certain plot piece or parcel of land ith the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate lying and being in the o n of yster ay ounty of assau and State of e or Section loc and ot Approximate amount of judg ment is plus interest and costs remises ill be sold subject to pro

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visions of filed Judgment Index # his foreclosure sale ill be held on the north side steps of the ourthouse rain or shine ID- safety proto cols ill be follo ed at the foreclosure sale If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns the ourt Appointed eferee ill cancel the sale ar icciardi s eferee incus a roup la a niondale e or Attorneys for Plaintiff

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SUPREME COURT COUN TY OF NASSAU, NATION STAR MORTGAGE LLC

D A A I

GAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs ISA A S

A Defendant s ursuant to an rder on firming eferee eport and Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on ctober I the undersigned eferee ill sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the assau ounty Supreme ourt Supreme ourt Drive in eola on December at p m premises no n as amilton Ave nue a a amilton Ave nue assape ua

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land ith the build ings and improvements there on erected situate lying and being in the o n of yster ay ounty of assau and State of e or Section loc and ots

Approximate amount of judgment is plus interest and costs rem ises ill be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # his foreclosure sale ill be held on the north side steps of the ourthouse rain or shine ID- safety proto cols ill be follo ed at the foreclosure sale If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns the ourt Appointed eferee ill cancel the sale

Jeffrey albreich s Referee incus a roup la a niondale e or Attorneys for Plaintiff

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REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIA TION, Plaintiff - against - D S I D AS EXECUTRIX OF THE S A A DA I D A A A DA

LINDO, DECEASED, et al Defendant s ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale en

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tered on January 7, 2021. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nas sau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501

“Rain or Shine” on the 14th day of December, 2022 at 4:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, and partly in the Town of Babylon, County of Suf folk and State of New York.

Premises known as 96 Coun ty Line Road, Massapequa, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11758 a/k/a 96 County Line Road, Amityville, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11701, (Nas sau County) and 96 County Line Road, North Amityville, (Town of Babylon) NY 11701 (Suffolk County).

(SBL#: 53-C-59 (NASSAU COUNTY); DSBL#: 0100166.00-01.00-040.000 (SUF FOLK COUNTY))

Approximate amount of lien $470,088.70 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judg ment and terms of sale. Index No. 609399/2018 (NASSAU) 613911/2018 (SUFFOLK). Farshad D. Saed, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: September 29, 2022 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health re quirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering de posit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also re quired 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.

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Notice of formation of Asaro filed ith Secre tary of State of New York on 06/03/2022

ffice location assau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to : 36 Leonard Drive Mass apequa NY 11758. Purpose : any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD

APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay notice is hereby given that the Zon ing Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER 1, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following ap peals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-481

MASSAPEQUA PARK

DAVID FINKELSTEIN:

(A) Variance to construct front portico exceeding max imum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing fencing around swimming pool having less setback from pool edge than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Amend Spe cific lan as presented for Ap peal No. 21-433 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated Oc tober 7, 2021.

N/s/o Balchen St., 168.51 ft. E/o Juliana Rd., a/k/a 311 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-482

MASSAPEQUA

BRJ HOLDINGS IV INC.

(A) Variance to allow exist ing reconstructed dwelling exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Amend Specific lan as presented for Appeal No. 21-386 and granted by Deci sion of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated September 9, 2021.

E/s/o Hollywood Ave., 260.90 ft. S/o Merrick Rd., a/k/a 16 Hollywood Avenue, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 22-483

MASSAPEQUA

JAMES WEPPLER (A) Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard, front yard and within 30 ft. from intersection than per mitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding max imum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordi nance.

SW/ cor. of Park Lane Pl. Alhambra Rd., a/k/a 30 Park Lane Place, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 22-484

MASSAPEQUA

DENNIS TAUSSIG Variance to allow existing shed having less front yard set back, side yard setback, ag gregate side yards, exceeding maximum height and build ing coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

s o arfield l ft

E/o Seaford Ave., a/k/a 43 arfield lace assape ua NY

APPEAL NO. 22-485

MASSAPEQUA

MATTHEW FORMAN: Variance to construct new

dwelling having less average front yard setback, roof pitch, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

N/s/o Hampton Blvd., 111.85 ft. E/o Cedar Shore Dr., a/k/a 129 Hampton Blvd., Mass apequa, NY APPEAL NO. 22-486

MASSAPEQUA

DANIEL BASSEY: (A) Variance to allow existing attached shed having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing ga ebo ith fireplace and chimney exceeding maxi mum height than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing attached shed and gazebo exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

(D) Variance to allow existing attached shed, gazebo and raised patio exceeding max imum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Amend Specific lan as pre sented for Appeal No. 08-424 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated October 30, 2008.

E/s/o Alhambra Rd., S/o Mer rick Rd., a/k/a 35 Alhambra Road, Massapequa, NY NOVEMBER 21, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11-23-2022-1T-#235824NOB/MASS

OLD BETHPAGE

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay notice is hereby given that the Zon ing Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER 1, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following ap peals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-491

OLD BETHPAGE

ADAM ROSLYN (A) Variance to construct side platform with steps to grade having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to construct sec ond story addition and rear platform with steps to grade having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Variance to construct sec ond story addition, rear plat form with steps to grade, side platform with steps to grade and roofed over front porch exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by

Ordinance. (D) Variance to construct widened driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. S/s/o Crescent Dr., E/o Cres cent Ct., a/k/a 66 Crescent Drive, Old Bethpage, NY NOVEMBER 21, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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PLAINVIEW

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of KAIA VI, LLC, a limited liability company. Arts. of Organiza tion filed ith the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on ffice location Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 1098 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, AGAINST UNKNOWN HEIRS ES TATE OF AUGUST F. LO GIUDICE AKA AUGUST F. LO GIUDICE if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, nextof-kin, distributees, execu tors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and succes sors in interest and generally all persons having or claim ing under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inher itance, any right, title or inter est in or to the real property described in the Complaint, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly en tered on January 6, 2020.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mine ola, NY 11501 on December 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM premis es known as 16 Gordon Ave, Plainview, NY 11803.

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

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 12, Block 384 and Lot 9.

Approximate amount of judgment $690,601.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provi sions of filed Judgment Index #005911/2016.

Jeffrey W. Halbreich, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attor neys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235717-NOB/PLV

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PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay notice is hereby given that the Zon ing Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER 1, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following ap peals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-492 PLAINVIEW

JEFFREY SILVER: (A) Variance to construct pavilion having less rear yard setback and exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct rear platform with steps to grade having less rear yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct pavilion and al low existing shed exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

(D) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(E) Variance to allow existing swimming pool having less rear yard setback than permit ted by Ordinance. (F) Amend Specific lan as presented for Appeal No. 96-197 and grant ed by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated June 20, 1996.

E/s/o Washington Ave., 261.53 ft. S/o Northern State Pkwy., a/k/a. 1030 Washing ton Ave., Plainview, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-493

PLAINVIEW

VANESSA ASSA Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance. SE /cor. of Jamaica Ave. Manor St., a/k/a 55 Jamaica Avenue, Plainview, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-494

PLAINVIEW

DAVID ISLER (A) Variance to construct front foyer having less average front yard setback (Main Park way W.) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct all-season room, platform with steps to grade and fireplace having less av erage side/front yard setback (John Street) than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct platform with steps to grade having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to construct all-season room

and front covered porch ex ceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (John Street) than permitted by Ordinance. (F) Amend Specific lan as presented for Appeal No. 74-325 and grant ed by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated Sep tember 5, 1974.

NW/ cor. of Main Pkwy. W. John St., a/k/a 176 Main Parkway W., Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 22-456

PLAINVIEW

MINGQIAO Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard and within 30 ft. from inter section than permitted by Or dinance.

SW/ cor. of Island St. Uni versal Blvd., a/k/a 21 Island Street, Plainview, NY NOVEMBER 21, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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TwentyTwo Opulence LLC Arts of rg filed SS 10/21/22, Nassau Co. SSNY desg as agent for process shall mail to: 4 Sharon Ct Pla inview, NY 11803 General Purpose 12-28-21-14-7; 11-30-232022-6T-#235976-NOB/PLV

OBITUARIES

Joseph L. Neuman, 91, of Bethpage passed away on Oct. 18. Beloved husband of 62 years to Helen. Loving father of Glenn (Kathleen) and Debra Guida (Anthony). Adored Papa “PJ” of Michael (Amy), Glenn Jr. (Lucy), Nicole Augugliaro (Anthony), Erin Scime (Dan), John, Sara and Emily. Devoted Dog Dad and companion of Heidi. A funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 21, at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Interment with military honors followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Josephine “Jean” Napolitano, a resident of Bethpage,passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, at the age of 86. Jean will remain in the hearts of many: her husband of 65 years, Frank; her two children, Anne Schulman (Richard) and Frank (Lisa); her five grandchildren, Alex, Danielle, Jennifer, Michael and Samantha; and the many others whose lives were touched by her kindness and sense of humor. A funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Oct. 25, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Bethpage. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

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MacArthur Girls Win Long Island Soccer Title

JAMES ROWAN

The storied MacArthur girls soccer program just wrote another incredible chapter, winning the Conference, Nassau County and Long Island championships in 2022. The team went 14-1-2 and allowed just three goals in 17 games.

The magical run ended in Cortland, NY, when the Lady Generals lost 2-1 to Albertus Magnus High School in the New York State Class A semifinals at Tompkins Cortland Community College. It was the first time MacArthur advanced to the state semifinals since 2011. MacArthur won the Nassau County title in 2019 and lost in the County finals in the spring of 2021.

It was junior Sara Kealey who helped MacArthur got on the board first in the State semifinals. Kealey chased down a ball that appeared to be going out of bounds. She arrived at the ball and sent a cross that was deflected by the Albertus Magnus goalkeeper. Ysabelle Perillo found the rebound and buried it in the back of the net. But it would be Magnus who scored the next two goals for the 2-1 victory.

“It is an amazing feeling to say we are

Long Island Champs,” Kealey said. “We all worked hard to achieve the win in that game. Being a Long Island Champion with this team is something I will never forget.”

Added senior Kaitlin Tung: “It means so much to be a Long Island champion, but even more to be able to do it with teammates I consider family. We did this together and I couldn’t be more proud of everyone.”

Despite the heartbreaking loss, it was a phenomenal season for MacArthur and its first-year coach Steve Costello. Costello has built MacArthur’s baseball team into a perennial power and led the Generals to a county title in his first season as a girls soccer coach.

“It’s a great feeling,” Costello said. “Obviously the girls on the team were the most important factor, but assistant coach Ryan Snyder was a holdover from last year’s staff and he played a huge role in our success. Most importantly, the girls deserved the championships that they won. They earned them with their play. I am extremely happy for them.”

The backbone of the Lady Generals were senior goalkeeper Lexie Thompson and the backline that included Ava Angiuli, Caitlin Barry, Hallie Bray and Meghan Wetzel. Also contributing to the defense were Ani Angelakis and Julia Marazzo, as well as

two-way players Bella Calabro and Hailey Metzger. The team notched 15 shutouts and allowed only one goal until the final game.

Each week, it seemed a different player stepped up for MacArthur. In the Nassau County quarterfinals it was Bella Calabro who scored in the fourth minute for a 1-0 win over Wantagh. In the semifinals, it was Hailey Metzger who scored in a 1-0 win over Plainedge. In the county finals, it was Metzger and Kaitlyn Tung who scored for a 2-0 win over Garden City.

In the 1-0 win over Shoreham Wading River for the Long Island championship, it was Kealey who scored and Thompson who made 11 saves, many of them acrobatic.

“This season was beyond what I expected,” Kealey said. “We have the talent, dedication, and we work together as a team with great coaches. The reward of the accomplishments was earned with our hard work. Having an undefeated season, Conference champs, Nassau champs, Long Island Champs and we went States. These were all amazing results.”

On the season, Tung led MacArthur with nine goals and six assists. Kealey had eight goals and two assists, while Metzger had four goals and three assists.

“This season was so rewarding for all of us,” Tung said. “Our hard work and commitment at every practice allowed us to

be so successful and improve as individuals and as a team. We were able to conquer so much with our dedication.”

The Lady Generals earned numerous post-season awards. Lexie Thompson, Kaitlyn Tung, Ava Angiuli and Meghan Wetzel earned All County honors. Bella Calabro, Caitlyn Barry and Sara Kealey were named Honorable Mention All County. Hailey Metzger, Hallie Bray, Julia Marrazzo and Carly Koprowski were named to the All Conference team.

The rest of the Lady Generals include: Jenna Nasello, Lauren Stevens, Amanda Lora, Amelia Molina, Sofia Maris, Irene Anastopspolaus, Ysabella Perillo, Nikki Magnozzi, Sienna Sedacca, Isabella Duffy, Makenzie Drauch, Jenna Deblasio and Gianna DiManti.

Costello gave all the credit to his players. When asked how special this team was, he said, “Extremely special. These girls are amazing people. From the beginning, assistant coach Ryan Snyder and myself depended on them for feedback and advice constantly. Every day spent with them was a joy—they are smart, fun, dedicated, hard-working, tough, and talented. We could never have asked for more from a team.”

James Rowan is an Anton Media Group contributor from Levittown.

MacArthur girls soccer players with the hardware earned after winning the Long Island Championship. (Photo courtesy of the MacArthur Goal Club)