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Skating Rinks Open

Town Outdoor Ice Santa’s Mailboxes From The North Pole Have Arrived At Town Of Oyster Bay Offices

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto announce that the town’s outdoor ice skating rinks at Marjorie R. Post and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park have officially opened for the season and will remain open through Sunday, Feb. 26.

“Ice skating is a fun activity for residents of all ages to enjoy, and the town’s outdoor ice rinks provide the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and take in the wonderful winter atmosphere,” said Imbroto. “Our outdoor ice rink facilities are the perfect antidote to combating cabin fever during the winter months, and are the ideal way to help make coping with the cold fun and enjoyable!”

Public skating sessions are available at both outdoor rinks on Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m., 4 to 6 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Adjusted hours take effect during holiday breaks, with information available on the town’s website.

For residents wishing to take advantage of ice skating but do not wish to be out doors, the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is open year-round and is located at 1001 Stewart Ave. in Bethpage. Indoor skating is open to the public seven days a week, including: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Saturdays from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m.; and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. While the Ice Skating Center is open on New Year’s Day, it will be closed on Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and for Special Events.

For information on schedules, fees and rink programs, call 516-797-7990 for the Marjorie Post Park Outdoor Rink or 516677-5990 for the Syosset-Woodbury Park Outdoor Rink. Visit www.oysterbaytown. com/ice for more information.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced that children can send their ‘holiday wish list’ directly to Old St. Nick at the North Pole through a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes which arrived in Town facilities from the North Pole. Mailboxes will accept letters now through Monday, Dec. 12. The Town of Oyster Bay will forward letters to Santa at the North Pole.

Letters received by Monday, Dec. 12 with a legible name and return address will be

answered by Santa before the holiday. No postage is necessary.

Colorful red mailboxes will be accessible from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily at the following locations:

• Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay

• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa

• Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage Visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call 516624-6380 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. for more information about Santa’s Mailboxes.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Groundbreaking At Saint Bernard’s Church, Levittown

Local Libraries Eligible For Financial Shot In The Arm

State Education Department frees up $34 million for capital funds

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO AND JENNIFER CORR dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com jcorr@antonmediagroup.com

Back in January, New York State law makers were calling libraries in New York to have funding for capital proj ects restored after Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget included a $20 million reduction in these funds. Fast forward roughly 10 months later and those concerns were addressed when the New York State Legislature and the Executive provided an appropriation of $34 million in capital funds for State Aid for Library Construction in the 2021-22 State Budget to 223 public libraries and systems across the state. This list included the Hicksville Free Public Library, the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, the Seaford Public Library and the Wantagh Public Library, which will rake in $508,202 for myriad projects. The funds are meant to help libraries construct new buildings, create additions, update electrical wiring and computer technology, improve broadband infrastructure, meet energy-ef ficiency standards and renovate facilities to provide full accessibility to library users with disabilities, as well as create meeting spaces to accommodate community needs.

“State Construction Aid allows public libraries the opportunity to meet the changing demands of the modern world. Nassau’s residents still use the library to browse and borrow books, but they also use libraries as remote workspaces and for the experience of learning together with others at events and programs,” Nassau Library System Assistant Director Nicole Scherer said. “The public library building is an es sential community asset. Construction Aid is critical for ensuring public libraries can continue to keep their buildings responsive to community needs.”

A press release from the State Education Department stated that project activities eligible for awards include financing broad band infrastructure, construction of new library buildings, construction of additions to existing buildings, and the renovation or rehabilitation of existing space. The projects can include roof replacement; the purchase and installation of alternative energy sources, HVAC systems, windows, doors and lighting systems; electrical upgrades; and construction of new or replacement walkways, parking lots, standby generators, and electric vehicle charging stations. In addition, new furniture, shelving, and equipment, including computer equipment, can be purchased for new or newly renovat ed spaces.

Libraries could apply for a construction allocation that could fund up to 75 percent of a project. In the case of “economically distressed” communities, libraries could be funded at up to 90 percent of the total proj ect costs. State Aid for Library Construction supported 223 construction projects in public libraries and public library systems throughout New York State.

The size of these projects range from the modest $4,900 the Hicksville Free Public Library will receive for the removal of con crete and blue stone flags on the walkway and entryway of the Hicksville Library and replacement of new concrete flags, to larger projects like the Seaford Public

Library’s roof replacement ($108,000), the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library’s main elevator replacement ($116,100) and the Wantagh Public Library installation of a new HVAC system to improve energy efficiency ($279,282). For Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr, these kinds of improve ments are key components of ensuring these institutions of literacy properly serve the local community that comes to use its facilities.

“Libraries play an integral role in strengthening and connecting our com munities by providing access to beneficial, insightful, and accurate information,” Young, Jr. said. “Financial support of these

important institutions improves the overall quality of life for all New Yorkers who use our library facilities. As an essential re source, these infrastructure investments will vastly expand our ability to support underserved populations and those living in geographically isolated communities through increased digital access, enhanced accessibility services and other vital resources.”

Construction funds are allocated to New York State’s 23 public library systems based on formulas in Education Law. Member libraries apply for the State funds allocated to their public library system. Each library system’s governing Board of Trustees then prioritizes the projects and sends approved applications with recommended project awards to the State Library. After State Library review, applications are sent to the Dormitory Authority of New York State for final review and approval.

Like so many other public entities, libraries spent the last two years recovering from the pandemic, particularly on the heels of severe state-imposed budgetary cutbacks. The New York Library Association (NYLA) requested $123.1 million in state funding for the 2020-21 fiscal year. NYLA only received $94.1 million in funding, with the state citing the pandemic as the reason for withholding 20 percent of what was requested.

The 2021-22 fiscal year was no better when then-Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed cutting library aid by an additional 7.5 percent in his executive budget. The pro posal comes after a NYLA survey found that libraries had incurred an average of more than $6,500 in COVID-19 related expenses.

Now that virologists have gotten a better handle on the coronavirus, this latest infusion of funding means libraries can tackle those significant capital projects that will help make them even more viable to its patrons. It’s a development not lost on New York State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa, who ran point on this initiative when it was announced back in October.

“Libraries have a profound impact on the lives of their patrons by empowering them to fully participate in society in various ways, whether it is to pursue employment, self-ed ucation, accessing technology or making social connections,” Rosa said. “These funds will not only help to improve infrastructure but will also ensure that critical resources, materials, and services continue to be available to meet the needs of individuals and communities throughout our state to help them thrive.”

Director Christine Edwins in front of the Hicksville Free Public Library, which will receive $4,900 from the $34 million the State Education fund made available to libraries around New York for capital construction projects. Edwins and her staff will use the money it received for the removal of concrete and blue stone flags on the walkway and entryway of the Hicksville Library and replacement of new concrete flags. (Photo courtesy of the Hicksville Free Public Library)

Massapequa Ames Students Devote A Day To Gratitude

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, gratitude was the focus in sci ence classes at the Massapequa High School Ames Campus on Nov. 17.

The lesson supported the Massapequa School District’s emphasis on social and emo tional learning. A team of admin istrators and professionals from the pupil personnel services office visited classes throughout the day to show students why gratitude should be an important part of their lives.

Ninth-graders learned to recognize and acknowledge the good aspects of their lives, reflect on how fortunate they are, and pause to notice and appreciate anything they may take for granted. The presenters empha sized how small acts of kindness can gives others reasons to be appreciative and grateful.

“We want students to recog nize the things in life that they have, and we want them to build better relationships with their family and friends,” guidance counselor Kate Balcuk said, who added that there was an emphasis on building a positive mindset.

Other presenters included Principal Tania Willman, Executive Assistant to the Principal Danielle Kennedy, dean of students Ken Wing, attendance officer Kelly Sciotto, psychologist Vincent Pennisi, social worker Kim Hession and guidance counselors Sara Levine and Courtney Mollura.

As a culminating activity, each class created a gratitude jar. Students wrote everything they are grateful for on sticky notes, then shared aloud with the class.

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Ames Campus students created a gratitude jar in Gwen Bonn’s science class on Nov. 17. Guidance counselor Kate Balcuk (left) was one of several presenters who visited classes throughout the day for lessons on gratitude. (Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District)

Ninth-grader Brady Kemper added a list of everything he is grateful for to a gratitude jar.

Attendance officer Kelly Sciotto (rear), one of the presenters, checked in on students as they made their gratitude lists.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, DEC. 1

Adult Program: Special Level

Craft Class-Holiday Picture Frame

10:30 a.m. This craft class is designed for adults with special needs run by Special Education Coordinator/Behavioral Specialist Doreen McIlwaine. Registration required at www.levittownpl. org on the Events Calendar. In-person program. No fee. Call 516-731-5728 for more information. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

Adult Program: Mini Winter Mittens Crochet Class

Choose 4:30 or 6:30 p.m. Karen Doherty will take you step-by-step to crochet two sets of adorable mini decorative mittens. Basic crochet knowledge required. Materials supplied, please bring hooks if you have them. Design and color variations available. Registration required at www.levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. In-person program. There is a fee. Call 516-731-5728 for more information. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3

Barre Fitness With Stefanie Perretta [Zoom]

9:30 a.m. Barre fitness Is a full-body workout inspired by elements of ballet, yoga and pilates that focuses on low impact, high intensity movements designed to strengthen and tone your body. Equipment needed—2 to 3-pound weights, a chair and a mat. Register in advance for this meeting: https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZIuf-mrpjwtEtLPxipiwCXjw7S3q0Cld-xB

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from the Hicksville Public Library containing information about joining the meeting. Saturdays through Dec. 17.

SUNDAY, DEC. 4

Dynamic Divas And Beyond 2 p.m. Mary Sollitto and Jim Kanellos of The Devotions will entertain you with songs from Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon and other divas touched with a dash of humor. They will perform some holiday hits as well! Tickets required. Register at www.levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. In-person program. No fee. Call 516-731-5728 for more information. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

MONDAY, DEC. 5

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.

Matinee Movie: Where The Crawdads Sing 2 p.m. From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery set in the dangerous Carolina marshlands. Starring: Harris Dickinson and Daisy EdgarJones. Rated PG-13; 2 hrs. 5 minutes.

Mystery/Drama No tickets required. In-person program. No fee. Call 516-731-5728 for more information. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

TUESDAY, DEC. 6 Yoga

5:30 p.m. Virtual Yoga classes will run on Tuesdays, Dec. 13, 20. Yoga is a system of total body development. The physical postures will enhance muscle tone, flexibility, strength, and balance. The benefits of regular practice include increased energy, decreased stress and fatigue, higher consciousness, a stronger immune system and increased breath. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web. zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdeqqrjovHdcBKvAM3z5ivns2Isj1wbIE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information, visit www.hicksvillelibrary.org or call 516-931-1417.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

Matinee Movie: Dog 2:30 p.m. In this road-trip comedy, two hard-charging former Army Rangers paired against their will— Briggs (Channing

Tatum) and a Belgain Malinois named Lulu - race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time. Also starring Luke Forbes and Patrick Perlaky. Rated PG-13; 101 minutes. Visit www.poblib.org or call 516-938-0077, ext. 224 for more information. Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country. Rd.

Library Board Of Trustees Meeting

6 p.m. The Levittown Public Library Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public. The agenda includes a period for public expression. Call 516-731-5728 for more information. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

LEGAL NOTICES

FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

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

LEGAL NOTICE

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 en-

tered 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 Shren-

kel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-280993 73741 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235673-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

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 improvements 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

LEGAL NOTICE

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.

The Middle East, With A Human Face

Review of: Apeirogon, Colum McCann

present-day actions. It reads like Kurt Vonnegut, minus the satire. The Middle East is about life and death around the clock, and death is a constant presence of every page of this book.

Colum McCann is central to the Irish boom in literature that took off in the 2000s. As with Martin Amis, another native of the British Isles, McCann is now an American and a keen observer of American ways, as evident in his most accomplished novel, Let The Great World Spin

In his latest novel, McCann jumps into the Middle East cauldron. Easy to see why. A native of the Emerald Isle, McCann must see similarities between the sectarian struggles in his homeland and those between Israelis and Palestinians.

Apeirogon is a fictional treatment of two men, Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian and Rami Elhanan, an Israeli, both of whom have lost young daughters to terrorist attacks. To make matters more haunting, Smadar Elhanan was born in the same Hadassah where the young Abir Aramin died in.

This novel does not address the complexities of the ongoing Middle East situation. It

is a novel; the workings of the human heart remain central. Neither man is especially shocked by their daughter’s deaths. They know where they are living. They are united in grief and in the desire for continuing dialogue. They are not especially optimistic for the future. Still, duty must be done. In the past, novels were illustrated by leading artists. This effort contains several stark photographs. The most poignant of those of is of the two young girls who perished. Another is a photo of the two men resting side-by-side on a bus ride to another conference.

To me, the novel gets off to a slow start. The story gets lost amidst the author’s flashbacks, both to historical events and

Speaking of deaths (and resurrections), the author tries out a paragraph on the death of Jesus, which I found distasteful. He addresses the story of Lazarus.

The resurrected man was said to have lived on for another thirty years, long after the death of Jesus. Those around him wondered what Lazarus had seen in the underworld, but it was said that he did not talk when he walked through the streets of Bethany, nor smile anymore, and he never mentioned anything of what he had seen during those four days of death.

My view is that Lazarus, for four days, had dwelled in the promised land. He lived in heaven. Undoubtedly, he enjoyed it. Now he was back in this vale of tears. That probably explains his surly and grumpy behavior (if indeed that was the case). McCann can’t believe that a heaven on earth is possible.

By the middle of the book, the novel takes off. The lives and deaths of the two young girls are as gripping as any recent fiction

you are likely to read. They represent those rare moments where the reader forgets where he is, what time it is, what day it is.

Bonding is cathartic. So too is the joint lectures and appearances.

Bassam gets some relief by telling a hapless U.S. Senator (John Kerry D—MASS) that “you murdered my daughter.” The senator responds by keeping a photo of Abir on his desk.

hapless U.S. Senator (John

Both men have fathered large families. This, I dare say, may be a reason they are able to carry on. The surviving offspring can alleviate the pain.

As with any novelist, the workings of the heart is central to McCann’s fiction.

McCann’s work is also described a healing process, similar to his fellow Irishman

Samuel Beckett who famously proclaimed, “I can’t go on, I’ll go on.” With Apeirogon, McCann expands his fictional universe.

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Helping Nassau County’s Physically Challenged

As a Nassau County Legislator, my main priority is to make the lives of my constituents better. One area that I have particularly focused on is finding ways to help improve accessibility and inclusion for our physically challenged residents of Nassau County. As John Milliken, an expert on this topic has pointed out, the 1.3 billion people in the world who identify as physically challenged are not a niche community, but rather an inspirational movement whose needs must be addressed. Here in Nassau County, the Legislature has taken steps to address those needs.

Late last year, my colleagues and I in the Legislature created an Advisory Council on People with Disabilities. The council was created to advise lawmakers and the county executive on issues relating to people with disabilities and to make legislative and budgetary recommendations to

Five years ago, this column wondered what happened to Black Friday.

I lamented the end of the one-day bargains that had people lining up for hours in the dead of night to secure that three-dollar foot massager at the crack of dawn. Intelligent shoppers would plan their assault on retail locations using military-like precision. It wasn’t enough to know what sales you would be taking advantage of; you needed to know where to go first.

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county government. Recently, the Legislature unanimously approved 11 appointees to the council. What makes this body so important is that it includes physically challenged people who know firsthand the challenges they face so that they can offer meaningful ideas to initiate legislation to improve the

health and independence of all of our residents with disabilities.

Another step the Legislature has taken to improve the lives of the physically challenged in Nassau County is opting into legislation that dramatically increases the low-income exemption on county taxes for both our disabled and senior homeowners. This legislation nearly doubles the maximum income eligibility level to qualify for property tax exemptions for senior citizens and people with limited incomes and disabilities by increasing the new income cap to $58,400 from the prior maximum level of $37,400.

During my tenure as a legislator, I have also continuously supported the NICE Bus System and AbleRide services in Nassau County to provide physically challenged residents with better access to transportation for school, work or medical appointments. This allows

The Death Of Black Friday

Taking advantage of the hundreds of printed circulars they received in the week leading up to Black Friday, they would plot out a course of attack that was second to none.

greater mobility and increases the prospects for those who rely on these means of transport to lead productive lives.

I remain committed to ensuring that our capital projects fully maximize opportunities for accessibility and inclusion for all of our residents, regardless of physical ability. After all, that is what our residents deserve and expect. Stevie Wonder got it right when he said, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability.” I will continue to put that concept into practice for as long as I am a representative in the Nassau County Legislature. Not just because it’s my job, but because I believe it is our obligation as human beings to help each other live happy, productive and fulfilling lives.

Laura Schaefer is a Nassau County Legislator representing the 14th Legislative District

over the world, Amazon touted a “Cyber Monday” after Thanksgiving for all their sales.

Stores advertising limited quantities of your must-have gifts needed to be hit early in the day, or you would be shut out. You could always circle back for something else later in the day. My brother and sister-in-law were the King and Queen of Black Friday shopping.

All that ended thanks to the violence several idiots would perpetrate because they acted like animals when the store doors were finally opened. No retail giant wanted to be associated with violence, so they began offering Black Friday deals all weekend. Some even guaranteed quantities, so it didn’t matter if you showed up on Sunday afternoon. You were getting that big-screen TV for $199.

Many also offered the same Black Friday deals online, so you didn’t have to get out of bed. Just place your order while wearing your pajamas and they will deliver it for free in a few days. Before they took

But this year, retailers have effectively killed Black Friday, rendering it useless.

Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy are all advertising Black Friday savings for the entire month of November. What’s left for Black Friday?

It’s not like they are “teasing” us with certain items on sale now and holding back their best deals for Black Friday. Retailers are inviting us to shop early and not wait until Black Friday.

The best result of this new “Black November” is that these retail giants will now be closed on Thanksgiving Day, allowing their employees to celebrate with their

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Happy 118th Anniversary New York City Subway System

On October 27, 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit company opened the first subway line in New York City. It traveled nine miles from City Hall uptown on the east side of Manhattan across 42nd Street (today’s 42nd Street Shuttle) to Times Square and proceeded uptown to 145th Street and included 28 stations. More than 150,000 riders payed a five cent fare on the first day of service. The original BMT (Brooklyn Manhattan Rapid Transit—today’s B,D,J,M, N,Q, R & Z lines) and IRT (Interboro Rapid Transit—1,2,3,4,5,6,7, Franklin Ave and Times Square shuttles) subway systems were constructed and managed by the private sector with no government operating subsidies. Financial viability was 100 percent dependent upon farebox revenues. They supported both development and economic growth of numerous neighborhoods in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens. As part of the franchise agreement the owners had to sign, City Hall had direct control over the fare structure. For a period of time, owners actually made a profit with a five cent fare. After two decades passed, the costs of salaries, maintenance, power, supplies and equipment would pressure owners to ask City Hall for permission to raise the fares. This additional revenue was needed to maintain a good state of repair, increase the frequency of service, purchase new subway cars, pay employee salary increases and support planned system expansion. Politicians more interested in the next reelection (and subscribing to the old Roman philosophy of free bread and circuses) refused this request each year, for well over two decades. As a result, in order to survive, owners of both systems began looking elsewhere to reduce costs and stay in business. They started curtailing basic maintenance, delayed purchases of new subway cars, postponed salary increases for employees, canceled any plans for system expansion and cut corners to survive.

In the 1930s, New York City began building and financing construction of the new IND (Independent Subway—today’s A,C,E,F & G lines). This new municipal system sub sidized by taxpayer dollars would provide direct competition to both the IRT and BMT. Municipal government forced them into economic ruin by denying them fare increases that would have provided access to additional badly needed revenues. Big Brother, just like the Godfather, eventually made them an offer they couldn’t refuse. The owners folded and sold out to City Hall.

In 1953, the old New York City Board of Transportation passed on control of the municipal subway system, including all its assets, to the newly created New York City Transit Authority. Under late Governor Nelson Rockefeller in the ‘60s, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was created. The governor appointed four board members. Likewise, the mayor four more and the rest by suburban county executives. No one elected official controlled a majority of the votes.

The MTA introduced Metro Cards in

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1996. This provides free transfers between the subway and bus. It eliminated the old two-fare zones, making public transportation an even better bargain. Purchasing a weekly or monthly subway/bus pass reduces the cost per ride and provides virtually unlimited trips. In many cases, employers can offer transit checks to help subsidizes a portion of the cost. Utilize this and reap the benefits. It supports a cleaner environment. In 2021, NYC Transit completed introducing the next generation of fare collection. It is known as One Metro New York (OMNY). Installation of this new state-ofthe-art system is now available to riders at all 471 subway stations. .

New York City Transit has a fleet of 6,500 subway cars with 471 stations serving 5.5 million pre COVID-19 riders. More than three million daily riders have returned. Service is provided on 28 routes, spanning four of five boroughs comprising New York City including Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. Only the 500,000 residents of Staten Island have no direct subway connection to the rest of New York City.

The largest subway system in the world has benefited since the 1960s by grant funding pro vided by the Federal Transit Administration. Of the $1.5 billion in annual FTA funding provid ed to the MTA, New York City Transit usually receives a minimum of 70 percent or more than $1.1 billion. These dollars pay for various capital improvement projects which benefit riders. Since the Urban Mass Transportation Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964, New York City Transit has received billions of dollars in federal assistance from Washington. This is a great example of your tax dollars at work.

Let us also give thanks to the thousands of hard-working men and women who maintain and operate our New York City subway sys tem. It is the life line that keeps the Big Apple moving day in and day out.

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer, who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other

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NICE Bus Riders And Employees Donate More Than $11,000 In Food And Cash To Island Harvest

Annual campaign supports Bethpage Turkey Drive for Island Harvest

With nationwide inflation adding extra stress on those experiencing food insecurity during the upcom ing holiday season, NICE Bus (Nassau InterCounty Express) recently donated more than $11,000 in food and cash to Island Harvest as part of the Bethpage Annual Turkey Drive.

At the conclusion of a three-week campaign, NICE delivered seven pallets of canned and dried goods—more than 3,200 items which is the equivalent of 27 full shopping carts—donated by NICE riders and employees at collection boxes at NICE Garden City and Hempstead Transit centers.

Additionally, NICE secured 100 frozen turkeys for Island Harvest and made a $5,000 donation to the Island’s largest hunger relief organization.

“NICE Bus and its employees are keenly aware of the struggles some of our neighbors face in feeding their families at this time of year, and they have been supporting the annual Island Harvest drive since we began providing service to Nassau County in 2012,” noted NICE Bus CEO Jack Khzouz.

Serving more than 80,000 riders weekly and covering 1 million miles of service every month, NICE Bus promotes and provides

families. There were quite a few years that Walmart, Target and others would open sometime after dinner on Thanksgiving to avoid the insanity of the projected Black Friday carnage.

So, what do former Black Friday-a-holics do with their free time now?

Unfortunately, I’m not quite ready to do my Christmas shopping in November. Not that I was ever the type of Christmas shopper to be done early and sit back drinking eggnog. I usually did most of my Christmas shopping in the middle of December after I had a better idea of what I wanted to get for gifts.

When the kids were tiny, we would wait for the Sears Christmas catalog to come out and make a wish list as we perused the glossy pages. When they got older, I would take them to Toys-R-Us and walk around the store oohing and aahing while I took copious notes. Then my wife and I would wait until the week before Christmas when there were “extended” store hours and go get everything in one fell swoop.

Sometimes I feel like the old man yelling at the clouds about how much better it was in “my” time. I never did all my holiday shopping on Black Friday, but I certainly took advantage of the great sales now and then. When the pandemic hit in 2020, I

annual support to a number of programs meeting the needs of Nassau County resi dents, including Breast Cancer Awareness, the United Way’s Project Warmth program, and Everyone Rides NICE (in which NICE do nates MetroCards to social service agencies). In addition, NICE Bus provides free transpor tation to athletes and their families during the annual 3-day Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged.

—Submitted by NICE Bus

found that shopping for presents could be done entirely online. We followed that tradition again in 2021 and never stepped foot inside a retail store.

But once again, corporate greed has taken away the little joy we once had, causing the extinction of Black Friday.

Paul DiSclafani’s new book, A View From The Bench, is a collection of his favorite Long Island Living columns. It’s available wherever books are sold.

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NICE Neighbors: NICE Bus provided more than $11,000 worth of canned/ dried food, frozen turkeys and cash to Island Harvest to support the annual Bethpage Turkey Drive. Collection boxes at the Garden City and Hemp stead transit centers, as well as at NICE headquarters, garnered items to stuff more than 27 shopping carts, and was supported by 100 frozen turkeys

Holly Laessig Of Lucius’ Fave Dance Music Influences

DAVE GIL de RUBIO

dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

Dance music has always been a great soundtrack for blowing off steam. For Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe of Lucius, it was certainly the case coming out of the existential melancholy generated by the pandemic. But rather than just listening to some hip-shaking tunes, the duo whose incomparable harmony skills have earned them plenty of side-gig work in addition to becoming a centerpiece of their group’s hallmark sound, poured that energy into Second Nature, their band’s fourth album that was released back in April.

“We started out the pandemic thinking it was only going to be a couple of weeks or months,” Laessig explained. “We figured by the end of all this—not that we’re fully at the end—people are not going to want to be in their head listening to some mopey record. They’re going to want to dance and feel free. ”

Having contributed vocals to projects of a wide range of artists including Roger Waters, Jeff Tweedy, Jackson Browne, John Legend, Mavis Staples, John Prine, Sheryl Crow, Grace Potter and The War on Drugs, the Lucius gals roped in former client-turnedfriend Brandi Carlile for this latest project. Coming along for the ride to help out was storied Americana

producer Dave Cobb, best known for working with country-flavored artists like Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell. Suffice it to say that Laessig and Wolfe were surprised by Cobb saying he’d been wanting to make a dance record.

“A few weeks into the lockdown, we decided to start writing some dance music and I think that’s where things started turning around for the record,” Laessig recalled. “Dave Cobb, who produced it with Brandi Carlile, really wanted to make a disco record. We thought that sounded totally bizarre coming from him and we love that.”

Second Nature succeeds in tapping into dance grooves a-plenty with gems ranging from the electro-funk ear worm “Dance Around It,” with its Crow/ Carlile harmonies, to go with an irresistible selfie-stick video and the bubbling “LSD,” to the Afro-pop opening title cut that feels like it shares rhythmic DNA with the spirit of Talking Heads’ Remain in Light

With these kind of good vibes pumping out of Second Nature, Laessig was happy to share some of the jams that helped inform the freeing vibes of Lucius’ latest effort.

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Donna Summer

(December 31, 1948 to May 17, 2012)

“We cover ‘I Feel Love’ in our show. We’ve referenced that track over the years for different reasons. Rhythmically and the bass line is kind of otherworldly and off-kilter a bit. You don’t really think about it until you’re analyzing it and realize it is bizarre, yet awesome. That was definitely a reference for the record.”

David Bowie

(January 8, 1947 to January 10, 2016)

“I think ‘Young Americans’ was probably referenced on this album because we’re huge Bowie fans of every one of his eras. He was a great arranger of background parts and so I think that was something we’re always taking from music for layering. Of course, there’s the two of our voices—we love to play around with that stuff and get the guys involved in the background stuff as well.

Minnie Riperton

(November 8, 1947 to July 12, 1979)

“Another person we referenced a lot going into this record is ‘Les Fleurs’ by Minnie Riperton [off her 1970 debut Come to My Garden]. It feels a little bit like a psychedelic trip and it has these really pretty lilting vocals and feels really light on its feet. We have always loved that song. We’ll be sitting down to arrange something and ask, ‘What if this had a bass line like this song?’ Or what if it had a flute part like on ‘Les Fleurs?’”

Lucius from left: Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe (Photo by Max Wagner)

‘Tis The Season For Mannheim Steamroller

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

If you were to be asked what artist is the bestselling Christmas artist, answers would invariably range from Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby to Mariah Carey, Josh Groban and Kenny G. But that honor actually goes to Mannheim Steamroller, whose dozen Christmas albums (and counting) have racked up 31.5 million sales worldwide to date. And while Mannheim sounds like the name of a German heavy equipment apparatus, it is actually the nom de plume of Chip Davis, an Omaha-based composer/producer who has been churning out neoclassical new age holiday and secular music under this stage name since 1974. Born Louis F. Davis, Jr., the Ohio native is a musical iconoclast and former child prodigy who went from writing his first piece of music at age six and eventually working at an ad agency writing jingles before founding this musical persona after numerous labels shot down his neo-classical music pitch.

“Christmas music always had a special place in my heart for all the seasonal things that happened, which included my grandmother’s fabulous cooking and all of that. I decided to find out where some of the roots of Christmas music came from. Which is why on the first Christmas, there’s a song called ‘The Christmas Sweet,’ which is a suite of four pieces. I took songs like ‘I Saw Three Ships’ and went back to the origins and played it on instruments that would have been used at that time. Being a wind player, I could pretty much play all of those.”

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Mannheim Steamroller was just my notion of trying to create a sound that was different, but also at the same time had classical roots to it,” Davis explained. “I see it as an eclectic mix of classical forms alongside modern-day rock and roll instruments and some older instruments from the 18th century like the harpsichord. [Those major label execs] said that there wasn’t a place on the shelf for something that was eclectic like that, but at the same time they wanted to know if I could send them a box of my debut album because they wanted to pass it around in their office.”

While it may have been a daunting proposition to go forward on his own, Davis was already experiencing concurrent success via CW McCall, a country music persona created by ad agency client and late friend Bill Fries. With the latter providing the voice, concept and lyrics for McCall, Davis wrote the music. In addition to scoring a number of chart-topping country hits, the duo recorded the global number one hit “Convoy” (and earned Davis the 1976 SESAC Country Music Writer of the Year.) With the metaphorical wind blowing at his back, Davis founded the independent label

American Gramaphone and took the name of his new project from a play on the 18th-century musical technique known as the “Mannheim crescendo.” The first in the Fresh Aire series of records was released in 1975 at a time when the New Age genre was coming into being. Davis’ belief in Mannheim Steamroller found him taking out a loan to finance the first tour.

“On that initial tour, the money was used to cover the costs of playing those first three cities—Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake City,” he recalled. “That was in 1975. Mannheim Steamroller was a five-piece with two keyboards, a bass player that also doubled on lute and other fretted instruments. I was playing percussion and recorder and we had another percussionist. Then when we got to a city, we’d hire a small orchestra to play the orchestral parts that were on the record. Ironically, the band behind CW McCall are the same players that are the Mannheim Steamroller players.”

All this bootstrapping eventually led to Davis indulging his childhood adoration of the holiday season nearly a decade later via 1984’s Christmas.

“I grew up in a pretty small town in Ohio of about 500 people when my grandmother was a piano teacher and my dad was a piano teacher at the school there,” he said.

That fascination with Christmas music led to this genre becoming a cottage industry for Mannheim Steamroller that led to another 11 Noel releases. Further opportunities sprang up and included performing at the White House for the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony three times under three different Administrations in addition to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Davis has also produced Mannheim Steamroller holiday ice-skating shows involving other well-known artists like the late Olivia Newton John, Martina McBride, Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano. Currently, there are two traveling troupes performing across the country every holiday season with a third ensemble playing at Universal Orlando Resort during the holidays. Hip surgery a decade ago means Davis has hung up his touring shoes (“It’s very tiring. When we first started with the Fresh Aire tours, the band was the crew. We put the stage up and did everything. It was exhausting) and hanging out on his 150-acre farm just north of Omaha. But rather than live the life of a country gentleman, the 75-year-old musician is still intimately involved with the stage shows he promises will tap into the Christmas spirit fans have come to expect.

“These tours are a combination of the live music and sound effects like in some

cases where there is a thunderstorm happening with one of the pieces,” he said. “There is also a multi-media show that includes slides and film. And then of course, the musicians and the live orchestra.”

Davis’ restless creative spirit has continued to yield musical fruit in the past two decades ranging from albums focusing on Disney music (1999’s Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse) and American heritage (2003’s American Spirit) to amassing a notable catalog of natural sounds, from the Tucson desert to the full sonic span of all four seasons in the Midwest highlighted in his Ambience series. His latest creation is Exotic Spaces, a series that find him casting his musical net rather widely.

“What I did was I tried to musically describe places like the Taj Mahal, so that gave me an opportunity to write using sitars and other really cool instruments like tabla and those sort of things,” he said. “Then one of my favorite cuts on it has me using hydrophones [Ed. Note: microphones designed to be used underwater for recording or listening to underwater sounds.] I’ve been a scuba diver since I was in my twenties and with the hydrophones, I actually recorded the song of the whales. I have one of the songs—I say it’s in the Key of Sea. I use the whale song as the melody and it really is in the key of C. I wrote background stuff around the whale song and I had a really fun time doing that because it lined up so perfectly with what I was composing.”

It’s just the latest leg in Davis’ lifelong journey of following his own musical star, a piece of advice he received from a Nashville lawyer many moons ago.

“What I tell any budding young composer or musician is to follow your own star,” Davis said. “Don’t let anybody detract from what you’re doing because it’s you that’s doing it. It’s the only way I know how to do it.”

Mannheim Steamroller mastermind Chip Davis (Photo courtesy of the Music of Mannheim Steamroller)

Page-Turning Gifts

BY LOU GHIRALDI specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Nothing says the holiday season is upon us more than a slew of new releases in the world of books. And this year is no different, so snuggle up with a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace and get ready for the best holiday book and gift guide for 2022.

First off is the poignant and personal tome from music icon Linda Ronstadt. Feels Like Home: A Musical Memoir is just that, a trip to Ronstadt’s home from yesteryear. She proudly covers her history and heritage, through anecdotes, fact-based stories and recipes. Even though medical issues have robbed her of her singing voice, Ronstadt comes through loud and clear in this book. A true labor of love and a must-read.

During his career, Paul Newman was known not only as a fine actor, but somewhat of a private man. That’s what makes the story of the autobiography Paul Newman—The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir so remarkable. Back in 1986, the Oscar-winning actor and associate Stewart Stern took on an ambitious task of compiling notes, interviews and recollections from Newman’s family and friends, in the hope of putting together a record of sorts on the man himself. The only stipulation was total honesty, Newman insisted on it from everyone involved. After five years of work, the end result was a brutally honest, moving and down-toearth memoir. Even in passing, Newman was able to tell his own story, his way.

Jerry Seinfeld is back with a retrospective coffee table book-size look at his Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Netflix series. The book is broken down by topics and has some terrific behind-the-scenes photos and conversations from the numerous celebrities who appeared on the program. Comedy legend Steven Martin also has a page-turner called Number One is Walking: My Life in Movies and Other Diversions. Leave it to Martin to share his experiences in film and his career in a comic book-like setting. He does and it works in an entertaining capsule of stories that is a breezy read.

In a similar vein, Bono is out with Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. Rather than just put out a traditional autobiography, the U2 frontman takes the unique approach of detailing 40 songs and the stories behind them, his thought process and how each reflects another part of himself. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, insight, heartbreak and joy in a way that only Bono can deliver.

The behind the scenes workings of Big Time Network Television get the once over with three books, from three giants in the business. Each has made historical contributions to the lifeblood of television and continue to do so today. Dick Ebersol’s From Saturday Night to Sunday Night: My Forty Years of Laughter, Fear and Touchdowns in TV takes the reader on his journey from the development of Saturday Night Live in the mid-’70s and his time producing the see BOOKS on page 6B

Olympics to bringing the NFL to Sunday night. Legendary director James Burrows has Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More, which finally puts his cluttered syntax in order. This man’s résumé is so extensive it will take several books to document it all. Think of any popular, groundbreaking, high-quality television show from the last 50 years and chances are James Burrows was a part of it. Enjoyable and

enlightening stories from the making of-, to the success of and end of many shows in his repertoire. As HBO celebrates its 50th anniversary, It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution and Future of HBO looks back at the revolutionary pay cable network. Sharing stories from the development of many popular shows to the business of cable television especially in those early days, HBO has set the standard and it’s all detailed here.

Bo Jackson is regarded as one the best athletes of this or any

other generation, Jeff Pearlman takes a deep dive with The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson. In it, Pearlman recounts the meteoric rise of Jackson, the behind-the-scenes stories of his playing days and sheds a spotlight on what Jackson has meant to sports and society as whole. As people from around the globe are caught up in World Cup fever, now may be a good time to check out Messi vs. Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATS and the Era That Remade the World’s Game. No two bigger

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Hygge:

Hard To Define, But So Much More Than Hype

BY AMANDA OLSEN aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

Do you remember hygge? To many, it’s a hard to pronounce Scandinavian cultural concept that was commodified and slapped on everything fuzzy or foresty a few years ago. Like most marketing gimmicks, that hygge was boiled down to its elements and then repackaged to sell things; in this case it was candles, blankets and books about “how to hygge.“ Turning it into a buzzword takes out all the nuance and depth and replaces it with materialism.

In reality, hygge isn’t about things at all. It’s what you feel when you’re curled up on the couch with a book, someone special cuddled up next to you and a blanket draped across your legs. It’s huddling in front of the woodstove, your seat just far enough away from the heat to make it comfortable, the murmur of voices all around you. It’s a cup of your favorite

drink in your hands, watching snow fall past your window. It’s yarn passing through your fingers as you knit or crochet something warm for a dear friend.

Hygge is being in the moment, being present. As such, it can really happen at any time of year. Hygge is at the beach when your child brings you the perfect piece of sea glass, or in the forest, when the

sunlight filters through the trees to light up your loved one’s hair. The soft brush of your pet’s fur on your cheek can also be hygge. Or falling asleep in a hammock. Or running outside in the rain. If you’re with someone you love, it’s hygge.

Part of the reason why people associate hygge with winter is because the weather (at least in much of the Northern Hemisphere) forces you to slow down. It’s cold, the days are short, and for a long time there is too much snow to get around easily. If you don’t find a way to enjoy the small things, you’ll go a little twitchy by spring. Winter is the time for slowness, for conserving energy, for being at rest.

At its core, hygge is intimate. After all, you don’t have that cozy, warm feeling about spending time with just anyone. These are moments of connection, between you, the people you love and your surroundings. It is a gathering, a joining together. People talk about being grounded, and that’s hygge too, but you must also be interconnected. It’s hard to have hygge alone.

It’s likely you’ve already experienced hygge. That deep, resonant peace you feel being with the people who mean the most to you is hygge. There’s no formula, no path, no stepby-step to follow. It can’t be found in a book. The best way to experience hygge is your way, whether that’s candles and blankets, wool sweaters and boots, or a cabin with a woodburning stove. If you are surrounded by the people you love, you’ve got the right idea.

God Hyggelig, God Jul og godt nytt år!

A perfect recipe for hygge.

A julenisse, or Christmas elf (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Krumkakker and greenery set a festive mood. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Norwegian Christmas Cookies

BY AMANDA OLSEN aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

Cookie traditions everywhere are practically sacred, and Norwegian Christmas sweets are no exception. Families pick seven varieties of cookies to bake and then exchange them with neighbors and friends. They vary from simple to...intense. Some require special equipment, a whole afternoon and an extra set of hands, but for many all you need is some time and love to get started. Invite a loved one to join in and you may find yourself some hygge as you bake!

Brunpinner (Brown Sticks)

3/4 cup butter (softened)

1 cup sugar

1 egg yolk

1 tsp inverted syrup (you can substitute light corn syrup, but inverted syrup is available online and in some specialty grocery stores)

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 egg, beaten (a room temperature egg is best)

Pearl sugar or chopped almonds

Cream butter and sugar together well. add vanilla, inverted syrup, and egg yolk. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add to mix in three batches. Once combined, remove from mixer to a floured surface and knead lightly, then chill for 15 minutes to overnight. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F. Line several cookie sheets with parchment

paper and set aside. Remove the dough from the fridge and divide into three balls. Place on a lightly floured surface, flatten each in a long strip; put the strips on the parchment paper. Brush whole surface with the beaten egg and sprinkle with almonds and pearl sugar, if desired. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until (more) brown. Cut on the diagonal while hot. Try not to eat them all in one go.

Sandbakkel (sand pastry)

These cookies do require a set of special tins to make. They are available online.

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten (best at room temperature)

1/4 tsp almond extract OR 1 tsp. cardamom (optional; pick one or the other, or neither if that is your preference. Or both, why not?)

3 cups flour

1 pinch salt

Preheat oven to 375F. Grease tins thoroughly with shortening. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and almond extract, if you are using it. Combine dry ingredients seperately. Add to wet ingredients in three batches, once each has been thoroughly incorporated. Take approximately 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and press that ball from the center of the tin outwards towards the edges.They should be thin along the edge with a depression in the middle. Arrange on a cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a rack in the tins. Once cool, tap gently on the bottom to release. Try not to eat them all, please.

Sandbakkel tins. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Sandbakkel cookies. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Brunpinner cookies. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Holiday Gifts For Your Ears And Eyes

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

Miles Davis - That’s What Happened 1982-1985: The Bootleg Series Volume 7 (Columbia/Legacy)

The 3-CD set includes two discs of previously unreleased studio material—from the Star People, Decoy and You’re Under Arrest sessions and a third disc showcasing Miles Davis Live in Montreal on July 7, 1983; the collection comes in a slipcase with individual album mini-jackets and a booklet featuring liner notes by Marcus J. Moore and revelatory new interviews with Miles’ ‘80s players including Vince Wilburn, Jr. (drummer and bandmate), John Scofield (electric guitarist), Darryl Jones (bassist), Marcus Miller (bassist) and Mike Stern (guitarist). (3-CD/2-LP)

Blondie—Against The Odds 1974-1982 (Capitol)

The first-ever authorized and indepth archive in Blondie’s history, features all six studio albums—Blondie (1976), Plastic Letters (1977), Parallel Lines (1978), Eat to the Beat (1979), Autoamerican (1980) and The Hunter (1982). Also included are a best of the outtakes and rarities from the Super Deluxe Collectors’ Edition, remastered from the original analog tapes. All the hits are here, of course, but the real story lies in the unreleased material, ranging from early demos to a cover of the Doors’ “Moonlight Drive.” (8-CD)

Billy Joel- Live At Yankee Stadium (Columbia/Legacy)

Shot live on 16mm color film on

June 22 and 23, 1990, at the iconic Bronx stadium, the original concert has been re-edited. The new version includes a never-before-released performance of “Uptown Girl,” interviews with Billy Joel, and behind-the-scenes footage from the event’s production. (Digital, 2-CD+ Blu-ray /3-LP)

The Beatles - Revolver Special Edition (Capitol)

Features a new mix by Giles Martin and Sam Okell, plus the original mono mix, a 4-track EP, 28 session takes and home demos, a 100-page book with a foreword by Paul McCartney, an essay by Questlove, detailed track notes, photos and ephemera including handwritten lyrics, tape boxes and extracts from Klaus Voormann’s graphic novel on the making of the cover art. (5-CD)

Eric Clapton – Nothing But The Blues (Super Deluxe Edition) (Rhino/Warner Records)

This soundtrack to the documentary of the same name features more than an hour of previously unreleased live performances recorded in 1994 during the legendary guitarist’s tour supporting his Grammywinning, multi-platinum blues album From the Cradle. The Super Deluxe Edition comes with the documentary on Blu-ray, the soundtrack on both 2-LP vinyl and CD, a bonus CD with four extra tracks “Driftin’,” County Jail Blues,” “Kid Man Blues,” and “It’s Too Bad,” and an exclusive hardcover book with memorabilia, including a numbered lithograph,12x24 poster, Clapton guitar string set, custom guitar picks and an exclusive bandanna. (2-LP/CD/Blu-Ray)

Aerosmith - 1971: The Road Starts Hear (UMe)

This historic early recording of Aerosmith in their rehearsal room features never-before-heard performance showcasing the quintet’s nascent raw talent the year before they were signed to Columbia Records and two years before their eponymous debut. Completists will salivate over embryonic versions of “Dream On” and “Mama Kin.” (CD/LP).

Dio – Holy Diver (Super Deluxe Edition) (Rhino/Warner Records)

The collection comes with two versions of Holy Diver. The first is a new mix of the album made by Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Slipknot). He used the original analog tapes to remix all nine tracks on the album. The second is a newly remastered version of the original 1983 mix. The Super Deluxe Edition also features unreleased live performances and outtakes, along with a selection of rarities from the era. (4-CD)

Tedeschi Trucks Band - I Am The Moon I-IV (Fantasy)

Compromised of four separate albums, this box set features 24 original tracks inspired by the classic Arab poem “Layla and Majnun.” There are also four accompanying short films and detailed essays by music journalist David Fricke at the band’s website. (4-LP/4-CD)

Madonna – Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones (Rhino/Warner Records)

New career-spanning chronological compilation celebrates Madonna’s record 50 #1 club hits across four decades and includes her favorite remixes, rare and unreleased versions, Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones flows in mostly chronological order, from 1983’s “Holiday” to 2019’s “I Don’t Search I Find,” with remixes by some of the biggest and most influential DJs of all time including Shep Pettibone, William Orbit, Honey Dijon, and Avicii). (3-CD).

Joni Mitchell – The Asylum Albums (1972 – 1975) (Elektra Catalog Group)

Spotlight goes to Mitchell’s moving away from her folk roots to a sound more influenced by jazz fusion on a string of albums starting with For the Roses (1972) right through Court and Spark (1974) The Hissing of Summer Lawns (1975) and Miles of Aisles (1974) (5-LP/4-CD)

David Bowie – Divine Symmetry (Parlophone)

This set focuses on the development of the 1971 album Hunky Dory. Included are demos, new alternative mixes by original co-producer Ken Scott, the early mixes, a legendary live show from September 1971, a BBC Session and BBC In Concert from 1971 all on CD. The Blu-Ray features the definitive 2015 remaster of the original Hunky Dory album and an alternative journey through the album using the alternative mixes. The book set will be a hardcover book housed in a hard slip case. (4-CD/Blu-ray)

Tina Turner – Break Every Rule (Deluxe Edition) (Parlophone)

The follow-up to Turner’s 1984 comeback album Private Dancer, Break Every Rule includes the hits “Typical Male” and “What You Get Is What You See” along with guest appearances by Bryan Adams, Mark Knopfler, Phil Collins and more. (3-CD/2-DVD)

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Live

At The Fillmore, 1997 (Warner Records)

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers famously played 20 nights at the storied Fillmore venue in San Francisco in 1997. Six of the shows were professionally recorded and this release features many of the high points of the residency. The small venue allowed the band to vary their sets each night; they included re-arranged and distinctive versions of their hits, deep cuts, and many cover versions. (6-LP/4-CD)

George Michael Older (Aegean/Epic/ Legacy)

Older was Michael’s third album as a solo artist and would see him experimenting with new musical styles and expanding his artistic horizons. Limited Deluxe Edition Box Set (5-CD/3-LP) and available digitally.

The Rolling Stones - At The El Mocambo (Interscope)

Portions of Live At The El Mocambo leaked out over the years, either on bootlegs or on Love You Live, but the full 1977 performance captures the Rolling Stones at the pivotal moment when Ronnie Wood joined as their second guitarist. Also included is an extended set of classic blues covers. (2-CD)

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you have trouble being consistent, it’s only because you are so imaginative. Just know that you’re in a “rinse and repeat” cycle now. e success of a project will be all tied into your willingness to keep going. e week calls for the same thing you’ve been doing, but you don’t have to do it exactly the same way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Don’t worry about your timing because you’re not in control of life’s rhythms and tempos. Stay present and know you are part of the grand machinery. Life will wait or hurry to greet you as needed. No matter how busy a person is or how rushed a circumstance seems, the right moment will form to fiit and hold you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may assess a situation to know your next move, but you’re not responsible for passing judgment on it. Deciding what you’re going to do is di erent from deciding what should be done. You’ll embrace the freedom in letting things be. You’ll enjoy loads more energy for yourself because you keep to your own business.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Oddly, it is easier to be happy when you’re not in love. Whether it’s a person, a job or other, being extremely passionate about it puts the stakes so high that it’s hard to interact in a relaxed way. Burn for a thing and you may burn out. Turn down the emotional heat and you’ll smile more and operate at a higher level.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re so aware of your energy supply this week. You wake up with a certain amount to give to your various roles, and once it runs out, so does your ability to focus. Planning and prioritizing are a forte of yours these days. You’ll put the important things rst, and the fullness of your attention will ow to what matters most.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It is your pleasure to learn a little something about everything you come into contact with this week, though you will not often do this in an obvious way. e question doesn’t have to leave your lips to get an answer. You’ll ask with your mind and let your observations inform you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re a person who others nd easy to remember. is has its pros and cons this week. ere’s something you want people to do, a message you want to impart or a platform you stand on. It will have lasting impact coming from you. e downside is that you must always be on your best behavior.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Stay open to social options this week, as they will certainly be available to you. Most relationships start casually as people nd themselves in the same vicinity with similar interests. A courteous exchange is really all it takes to spark the feeling that it would be worthwhile to get to know someone better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Rushed communication will be miscommu nication. Take your time. ere’s no need to decide everything in a day. Some conversations simply serve the purpose of putting a topic on the table for further discussion. Relationships get stronger this week as you look past aws and see the good intentions of others.

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The trouble was that when Sylvia first began to play, she had accu mulated a monumental mass of rules to guide her, but when it came

to applying what she had learned to a particular hand, she would become confused and take off in some peculiar direction. Despite her many transgressions, however, she had occasional moments of glory.

Take this case where Sylvia was South. She had heard somewhere a rule about second hand playing low. Apparently, she did not under stand that this principle applied only to the defenders and not the declarer.

So, when West led the jack of clubs, it did not occur to Sylvia to play the queen to try to avoid a club loser. The thought that West might have led from the king was super seded by what she thought was the automatic rule of second-hand low.

Sylvia then ducked the jack in her own hand also, and West played another club. Sylvia took East’s king with the ace, ruffed a club, discarded a heart on the ace of dia monds, ruffed a diamond and trumped her last club. As a result, she lost only a club, a spade and a heart, and so made four spades.

Of course, if Sylvia had covered the jack of clubs with the queen at

one, East would sooner or later have gained the lead with a club and returned a heart through her king to set the contract.

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(Section: 49, Block: 56, Lot: 72)

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

Premises will be sold subject to ovisions of filed udg ment and terms of sale. Index No. 605621/2021. The successful third-party bid der 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.

isa egal o i s ef eree.

Jose h h en ei h s 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

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime to age a mingdale lo at ed at e igh a a mingdale in tends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed to age a es he public sale shall occur as an online auction via www. sto aget easu es om on 12/20/2022 at 12:00 pm. Un less listed below, the contents onsist of household goods and fu nishings homas nglish unit # h is to he o e unit # ionne issett unit # h istie elvin unit #02249. This sale may be withdrawn at any time with out noti e ee manage fo details.

12-7, 11-30-2022-2T-#236054NOB/FARM

HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE

I laintiff designates as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises:

Section: 45, Block: 371, Lot: 6 NATIONSTAR

Plaintiff, vs. if living and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, laiming o ho ma laim to have an inte est in o gen e al o s e ifi lien u on the real property described in this a tion su h un no n e sons eing he ein gene all described and intended to be in luded in the follo ing des ignation namel the ife widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, de scendants, executors, admin ist ato s devisees legatees creditors, trustees, commit tees lieno s and assignees of such deceased, any and all e sons de iving inte est in o lien upon, or title to said real o e t th ough o unde them, or either of them, and their respective wives, wid ows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, de scendants, executors, admin ist ato s devisees legatees creditors, trustees, commit tees lieno s and assigns all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are un no n to laintiff

I I I I I I and J and aid names eing fi titious it eing the intention of plaintiff to des ignate an and all o u ants tenants, persons or corpora tions if an having o laim ing an inte est in o lien u on the emises eing fo e losed herein.)

Defendants. To the above named Defen dants

to ans e the om laint in the a ove enti tled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plain tiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any man ner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or ap pear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a udgment against ou de fault for the relief demanded in the om laint In the event that a defi ien alan e e mains from the sale proceeds, a udgment ma e ente ed against ou

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of

$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., covering premises known as 2 BEACON LANE, HICKSVILLE, 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 designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: October 4, 2022

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LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

NASSAU

U.S. Bank, National Associa tion, as Trustee for the Hold ers of the Banc of America unding o o ation ust o tgage ass h ough e tifi ates e ies 2008-FT1, Plaintiff AGAINST end late individuall and as Limited Administra to of the state of a mond Slater a/k/a Raymond M. late J a mond late a a a mond late III et al., Defendant(s) u suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 16, 2022 I the unde signed efe ee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the assau ount u eme

ou t at u eme ou t Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 20, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 6 Family Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, ith the uildings and im provements erected, situate, l ing and eing at evitto n near Hickville, in the Town of em stead ount of Nassau, State of New York, Section 45 Block 309 Lot 6. Approximate amount of udgment lus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to pro visions of filed Judgment Index# 010244/2014. The auction will be conducted u suant to the I oli ies on e ning u li Auctions of Foreclosed Prop erty established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain o hine Jose h e a o s Referee egal ou f a ha i o i a o a a

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff ile ossing ouleva d Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 25, 2022 #

LEGAL NOTICE

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Please take notice that annual election of the Levittown Fire District will take place on Tuesday December 13, 2022 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at Fire Headquarters, 120 Gardiners Ave., Levittown N.Y. 11756 fo the u ose of ele ting one i e ist i t ommis sione fo a five ea te m ommen ing Janua and ending on e em e to fill the va an caused by the expiration of the te m of offi e of ommis sioner Thomas 0. Steinwall, and one Fire District Trea surer for a three (3) year term ommen ing Janua and ending on e em e to fill the va an caused by the expiration of the te m of offi e of ist i t Treasurer James M. Behrens. lso a ea ing on the al lot will be a proposition re uesting autho i ation fo the oa d of fi e ommissione s to sell one 2009 Pierce pump e as e egulations e ui ed under New York State Town Law. Only those persons who are electors of the Town of em stead ho a e eg istered with the Board of le tions of assau ount on or before the 21st day of November 2022, and who re side in the Fire District for a period of 30 days prior to said election, shall be entitled to vote andidates fo the offi e of i e ist i t ommissione must file thei names in petition form subscribed to at least t ent five e tified egiste ed vote s

of the Levittown Fire District, and said etition shall e filed with the Fire District Secre tary at Fire Headquarters, 120 Gardiners Ave. Levittown NY 11756 on or before Novem e andidate e titions are available from the Fire District Secretary at Fire Headquarters between the hours of 9 AM and 3:00 PM onda th ough ida Dated: November 23, 2022 By order of the oa d of i e ommissione s Levittown Fire District Thomas Brennan Secretary 11-30-2022-1T-#236043-

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enga en uenta ue la ele ci6n anual del Distrito de Bomberos de Levittown se llevara a cabo el martes 13 de diciembre de 2022 entre las m en el ua tel General de Bomberos, 120 Gardiners Ave., Levittown N.Y. 11756 con el fin de elegi a un omisiona do del Distrito de Bomberos por un periodo de cinco (5) afios a a ti del de ene ro de 2023 y hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2027 para lle nar la vacante causada por el vencimiento del el mandato del omisionado homas Steinwall y un Tesorero del Distrito de Bomberos por un mandato de t es afios a partir del 1 de enero de 2023 y hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2025 para llenar la vacante causada por el vencimiento del mandato del Tesorero del Distrito James M. Behrens. Tambien aparecera en la bole ta una proposici6n solicitando auto i a i n a a ue la unta de comisionados de bomberos venda una autobomba Pierce segun las egula iones e ue idas o la e de i udades del stado de ueva York. Solo aquellas personas que son electores del Pueblo de em stead ue esten eg ist ados en la Junta le to al del ondado de assau el dia 21 de noviembre de 2022 o antes, y que residan en el Distrito de Bomberos durante un periodo de 30 dias antes de dicha elec ci6n, tendran derecho a votar. os andidatos a a el a go de omisionado del ist ito de Bomberos deben presentar sus nombres en un formula rio de petici6n suscrito por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes e tifi ados egis trados) del Distrito de Bomb eros de Levittown, y dicha pe tici6n debera presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito de om e os en om e os fi cina central, 120 Gardiners Ave. Levittown NY 11756 a mas tardar el 23 de noviembre de 2022. Las peticiones de los candidatos estan disponibles en el Secretario del Distrito de om e os en la fi ina ent al de om e os ent e las 9 a. m. y las 3 :00 p. m. de lunes a viernes.

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I I I laintiff vs I efen dant(s). u suant to an de on fi ming efe ee e o t and Judgment of o e losu e and Sale duly entered on Septem ber 29, 2022 and a Short Form Order duly entered October I the unde signed Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau ount u eme ou t u eme ou t ive in eola, NY on December 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises no n as estlane ive Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land ith the uildings and improvements thereon e e ted situate l ing and eing in the o n of ste a ount of assau and State of New York, Section 46, Block 535 and Lot 97.

oximate amount of udg ment is $603,718.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to pro visions of filed Judgment Index # 602921/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the ou thouse ain o shine

I safet oto cols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper so ial distan ing annot e maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the ou t ointed efe ee ill cancel the sale. a i ia di s efe ee in us a ou la a niondale New York 11556, Attorneys for Plaintiff 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235675-NOB/MASS

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I laintiff vs I AL., Defendant(s). u suant to an de on fi ming efe ee e o t and Judgment of o e losu e and Sale duly entered on October I the unde signed Referee will sell at public

auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau ount u eme ou t u eme ou t ive in eola, NY on December 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 42 Hamilton Ave nue a a amilton ve nue, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the build ings and im ovements the e on e e ted situate l ing and eing in the o n of ste a ount of assau and State of New York, Section 66, Block 127 and Lots 59 oximate amount of udgment is plus interest and costs. Prem ises will be sold subject to ovisions of filed Judgment Index #602357/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the ou thouse ain o shine I safet oto cols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper so ial distan ing annot e maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the ou t ointed efe ee ill cancel the sale.

Jeff e al ei h s Referee in us a ou la a niondale New York 11556, Attorneys for Plaintiff 11-30-23-16-9- 2022-4T#235677-NOB/MASS

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u suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale en tered on January 7, 2021. I, the unde signed efe ee ill sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nas sau ount u eme ou t lo ated at u eme ou t Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 ain o hine on the th day of December, 2022 at 4:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate l ing and eing in the o n of ste a ount of Nassau and State of New York, and partly in the Town of a lon ount of uf folk and State of New York. emises no n as oun ty Line Road, Massapequa, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY a a ount ine Road, Amityville, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11701, (Nas sau ount and ount Line Road, North Amityville, (Town of Babylon) NY 11701 uffol ount # # 166.00-01.00-040.000 (SUF

Approximate amount of lien $470,088.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject

Plainview Water District Continues Annual Support Of Toys For Tots

District headquarters to serve as an official drop-off location for the charitable foundation

In order to spread holiday spirit through out the Plainview-Old Bethpage com munity, the Plainview Water District (PWD) is once again proud to partner with the Toys for Tots Foundation, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. The PWD headquarters, located at 10 Manetto Hill Rd., will serve as an official drop-off location for the foundation. The district encourages residents to donate new and unwrapped gifts to help less fortunate children.

“We are honored to once again be playing a role in supporting the good work of these organizations who work tirelessly to lift spirits throughout the community,” PWD Chairman Marc Laykind said. “The holiday season is always a time for reflection, to give thanks for what we have and to give back to those who are less fortunate. We encourage all those able to support this program in Plainview-Old Bethpage to help us bring some joy to children in need this year.”

New and unwrapped gift donations can be dropped off at the PWD headquarters through Monday, Dec. 19. Since the dis trict started this partnership several years ago, hundreds of toys have been donated from the community to support this cause.

“Each year, we continue to look to partner with local organizations like Toys for Tots, to do our part and give back,” PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader said. “As a community, it is our responsibility to support those who might be down on their luck. If you have the ability to support these causes, it would be a meaningful and positive impact to make this holiday season.”

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve ‘Toys for Tots’ Foundation is a nonprofit organi zation that aims to provide all children across the United States with happiness and joy throughout the holiday season. Through the gift of a new toy, disadvan taged children will not be overlooked during the holidays, and will know that a

community of people cares for them.

“We want to ensure that we are sup porting the local community in any way we can,” PWD Commissioner Amanda Field said. “We continue to have such a positive experience during our Toys for Tots donation drives in the past, and are so excited to see what this year will bring. We thank all of those who continue to support these wonderful causes each year!”

The Plainview Water District thanks the community in advance for their generous

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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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lease ta e noti e that this fo e losu e au tion shall e ondu ted in om lian e ith the o e losu e u tion ules fo assau ount and the I ealth me gen ules in luding o e use of mas s and so ial dis

contribution. Visit www.plainviewwater.org or call 516-931-6469 for additional information about the Plainview Water District. 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-to-date with district activities and initiatives.

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Boxer, Rapper: Hicksville’s Rello Is A Renaissance Man

JAMES ROWAN

They are both uniquely singular en deavors. In the ring, or on the stage, the performer stands alone to be judged by all to see. Each event is fraught with uncertainty and fear. Hicksville’s Paul Rello, a boxer and aspiring hip-hop artist, is quite familiar with both. In fact, he believes boxing has prepared him for his music career.

“I’m seeing the similarities between fighting in the ring and performing live on stage,” said Rello, who is 31. “I don’t think anything can compare to the moments leading up to a fight. When I first started competing I would get anxious and nervous before stepping in the ring. Once the fight started, I felt comfortable and all of those feelings immediately left as instinct took over. After fighting in nine Golden Gloves bouts, competitive boxing has only gotten easier. Now that I’m performing music live, I can definitely say it’s similar, just not as hard. I think boxing has conditioned me for many areas of my life and performing in front of a crowd is certainly one of them.”

Rello attended Hicksville High School before being sent to an alternative school, Career Preparatory High School in Westbury. He admits to finding trouble as a kid and credits the discipline it takes to compete in boxing with moving his life in the right direction. While he played numerous sports in his youth—including baseball, basketball and swimming—the sweet science appealed to his basic instincts. As a kid, he hung out with an older crowd and as the youngest, and usually the smallest, Rello often found himself getting bullied. Finally, a friend introduced him to the Westbury Boxing Club and trainer Joe Gadigian.

“Learning how to box gave me confi dence and taught me how to stand up for myself,” Rello said. “I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I didn’t start boxing. Westbury Boxing Club was like my second home.”

Gadigian, a former pro boxer and resident of Bethpage, has been a longtime trainer at the Westbury gym and has helped shaped the careers of countless amateur and pro fighters, including current junior welterweight contender Cletus Seldin.

“He’s a survivor,” Gadigian said of Rello. “Even in his lowest moments, Paul was

always an honorable young man. You will never see him quit or back down. He’s street smart but he’s also very capable and intelligent.”

Rello has competed in the New York Golden Gloves tournament three times. He illustrated his heart and desire early on in his boxing career. In one of his first competitions, Rello suffered an allergic reaction to something he had eaten before the fight.

“It was the hardest fight I’ve ever com peted in,” he said. “I had a rash all over my face, my skin was on fire, I was burning up but I still fought anyway. I left it all in the ring that night and when I was done I just wanted to collapse.”

The next morning, Rello picked up the New York Daily News, which has sponsored the Golden Gloves tournament since 1927. Rello won the fight and the headline read, “Rello All Blood and Guts.” The performance earned him “Fight of the Night” honors.

While Rello was drawn to poetry as a young kid, his trials and tribulations in life and inside the ring led him to begin

writing again. His pursuit of a career in hip-hop grew out of his love of poetry. He points to Nas and Eminem as his hip-hop influences, saying that Eminem’s “word play was unmatched and a lot of times he sounded like he was having a conversation

with you when he was rapping.”

“Things took a turn for me when I got into middle school and I started getting into trouble,” Rello said. “I was dealing with a lot of things at a young age and whenever I was going through a tough time, I would write down my thoughts and emotions on paper. Writing raps became an outlet for me to channel my energy. My love for hip-hop has only grown stronger over the years.”

As has his love for boxing; and now he’s on a mission to combine the two passions of his life. Last week, Rello released a new music video, “Ain’t that the Truth.” He’s currently preparing for the Ring Masters tournament in January and plans on launching a professional boxing career later in 2023.

“My goal is to tie boxing to music and be successful in both careers,” Rello said. “They are both very personal to me. I draw on my life experiences in both boxing and music.”

—James Rowan is an Anton Media Group contributor who

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Paul Rello prepares to spar at the Westbury Boxing Club. (Photo courtesy of Paul Rello)

Away from the ring, Paul Rello is an aspiring hip-hop artist. Here he’s performing at RC Duggans in East Meadow.

(Photo by Brian Casselman)